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Online Purchase - Rachel New York

I ordered clothes from an ad on FaceBook from the Company Rachel New York. My purchase total was $188.27 purchased with a Credit Card. The Clothes came they are too small. Their return policy says you can return up to 30 days. I immediately emailed for a return label. They responded back wanting me to send pictures, I responded to refer to my order for pictures. They offered me a 10% refund to my card and to keep the clothes. I do not want the clothes, they are too small for me i stated I wanted a full refund, they offered me a 20% refund which i refused I just wanted a return label and a full refund. Rachel New York will not refund my money and will not send a shipping label.

Dollars Lost: $188.27

Carteret, NJ- 07008

Date Reported: September 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Rachel New York


Credit Cards

“A PlayStation five special edition bundle, including a 3-D wireless headset has been ordered using your name and phone number for a total amount of $1537.35 If you did not authorize this transaction, please take immediate action To cancel the order or to speak with a customer support representative call us back immediately on the same number that appears on your caller ID for direct connection Alternatively, you may also reach our toll-free customer service number at 833-696-2192 We urge you to respond properly to prevent any unauthorized activity on your account Thank you…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

FL

Date Reported: September 23, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Other

I received a suspicious voicemail (see below). Recognizing it is a likely phishing attempt, I searched the number and found the BBB site with a report for exactly that same phone number just a few days ago with virtually identical content - clearly a scam operator. Transcribed voicemail follows: ... $1537.35 If you did not authorize this transaction, please take immediate action to cancel the order or to speak with a customer support representative. Call us back immediately on the same number that appears on your caller ID for direct connection. Alternatively, you may also reach our toll free customer service number at ###-###-####. We urge you to respond promptly to prevent any unauthorized activity on your account. Thank you.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 23, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Phishing

A voicemail message on my landline claimed that a "preauthorized" purchase of a Playstation 5 special edition bundle including a 3-D wireless headset had been made using my name and phone number at a cost of $1,537.35. If I hadn't authorized this transaction, I should call back immediately to the number on my caller ID screen; or I could call their toll-free number at 833.696.2192. The message said I should "respond promptly to prevent any unauthorized activity" on my account. Clearly a scam. I have made no such purchase, nor do any of my bank accounts indicate such.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 23, 2025

Business Name Used: unknown recording began with the message already in progress


Online Purchase - Facebook Retail Website Scam

They offered their tick and flea prevention device online. Facebook in my case. You click on a link that takes you to their web page. you place the order and provide a payment method of your choice. The order is taken and a few weeks later they send an email saying that due to high demand they are out of stock, but they will soon ship the product, I placed the order 06/06/2025. Later I received another email saying the order was delivered, which it wasn't. I've emailed their customer support several times and they give me the round around. I started a dispute with my credit card. The CC hasn't reached a resolution over the dispute yet. I'm still emailing the customer support but have received no response. This company is clearly scamming customers with the promise of a product that they will not deliver.

Dollars Lost: $37.97

Jamesburg, NJ- 08831

Date Reported: September 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Saker Plus


Phishing - Phishing

Scam report submitted on behalf of target by BBB Employee: "The date it happened was June 5th, 2025. It started with an email stating my McAfee had expired and they charged me $730 and if I didn't want it to call. I did. I spoke with someone and we started the process. It turned out that we went through the Better Business Bureau site as a preferred business. We logged into a portal and accessed a refund page. I was to enter the total in two amounts. The first was $300. When I went to enter it the system glitches and added a bunch of zeros and jumped to the confirmation page. It had deposited $30,000. Now the guy was saying we need to fix it right away because it looks like fraudulent activity and the BBB would come after me. So he got on the phone and I could hear his end of the conversation and he was saying things like no, I don't want to report her, this was a mistake, an accident, how do we fix it. Then I got emails about a non active warrant. Then we go through this portal again, and he already seems to have the last four digits of my bank account. I said I never purchased anything and he said oh it was free on my computer ( yes we had bought a new computer). He said the service provider is where the info came from. We proceed with getting directions on what to do. He told me to go to the bank with this information he gave me and do a wire transfer before the money was actually in the bank. I did it. Of course it took my money. I got home and spoke to him again and he did this security wall again and said see your money is still there, the bank just couldn't see the transfer that went in. He said the computer needs to be connected to this portal so the money can be moved back to the BBB. He said I would get more papers by courier so the government can't come after me. Daniel Christopher is the McAfee Billing Manager. The person's signature on the BBB emails is Michael ****** The warrant email has the case #5478913548 and they included a link to Davie Police Dept. I just want my money back. This was horrible." There were three separate letters sent to this target. Ms. ******** ********* THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT WE RECEIVED A REQUEST OF COMPLAINT AGAINST THE NAME OF MS. ******** ********* FOR ATTEMPTING TO FRAUDULENTLY RECEIVE AN ILLEGAL FUND OF $30,000.00 INTO YOUR " TD BANK ACCOUNT ENDING WITH ******5682*" FROM "Better Business Bureau ACCOUNT ENDING WITH *****7867". THE REQUEST HAS BEEN ACCEPTED, AND CASE NUMBER 5478913548 HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST. PLEASE, RESOLVE THIS ISSUES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OR THE CASE WILL BE INVESTIGATED AND WILL BE DIRECTLY TRANSFERRED TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY TO RESOLVE THE ABOVE CASE NUMBER: 5478913548. Davie Police Department 1230 S Nob Hill Rd, Davie, 33324 REGARDS Michael ***** Second letter is as follows: We appreciate the efforts you are putting in to return the funds yourself using the personal method to make sure there are no extra commercial charges added to the transaction by your bank , as the banking institution are meant to make profit on each transaction they do, You need to make sure the transaction has been approved from your bank's end. Rest of the details have already been sent and discussed with the MCAFEE BILLING MANAGER (MR. DANIEL CHRISTOPHER) for further instructions. Name:Miss NAMFOEN ********** Bank: KASIKORN BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED Account:1913655725 Swift:KASITHBK Bank Branch Code:1168 Address:21 Moo 2, Thong lamchiak, Chia Yai, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80190 Bank Address:400/22 Phahon Yothin Road, Sam Sen Nai Sub-district, Phaya Thai District, Bangkok 10400 REGARDS Michael ***** Third letter is as follows: We value the work you're doing to reimburse the money. The business is grateful for your assistance and has taken the required steps to restore the organizational funds in an attempt to compensate for your trouble by offering the possible compensation. The rest of the information is in the documents that are attached below. The remaining information has already been forwarded and addressed with Mr. DANIEL CHRISTOPHER, the MCAFEE billing manager, for more guidance. REGARDS Michael *****

Dollars Lost: $29000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 23, 2025

Business Name Used: McAfee and BBB Imposter


Other

Received a suspicious “final notice” letter claiming to be from a “Private Lender” regarding a property. The letter, dated 9/10/2025, included a fake perforated check for $199 labeled “Allocated Waiver” and urged immediate contact at a toll-free number (1-800-209-5527) to avoid revocation of the waiver within 7 days. It featured a generic “Home Owner ID” (e.g., CH6883281), vague property details, and phrases like “IMMEDIATE RESPONSE REQUESTED” to create urgency. The letter included a Florida license number (FL #W30217) and a disclaimer stating “THIS IS NOT A CHECK” and “Not affiliated with Private Lender,” raising red flags. No legitimate lender or mortgage company was named, and the language was filled with jargon (e.g., “allocated waiver”) without substance. The phone number and letter format match reports of mail-based phishing scams targeting recent homeowners, likely using public real estate records. Avoid calling or cashing the check, as it’s a tactic to harvest personal information or money.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 23, 2025

Business Name Used: No clear business name used. Implies it’s affiliated with our mortgage lender though didn’t name it.


Phishing

Two seperate voicemails left saying the same thing: “Thousand $537.35 if you did not authorize this transaction please take immediate action to cancel the order or to speak with a customer support representative call us back immediately on the same number that appears on your caller ID for direct connection alternatively you may also reach our toll-free customer service number at 833-696-2192 we urge you to respond promptly to prevent any unauthorized activity on your account thank you…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 23, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Online travel service / booked flight then called to say it costs additional money for luggage

I reserved three round-trip Asiana Airlines tickets from Seattle to Seoul, Korea at 9/22/2025, through Tarifasodeal (1-888-539-6670) that is posted in the MSN homepage with travel dates departing June 15, 2026, and returning August 20, 2026. The original price shown on their website was $2,339.79. After attempting to reserve, the tickets were not issued immediately. Instead, the company called me and stated that the return ticket could not be issued and that I should use Hawaiian Airlines instead of Asiana Airlines. They also demanded over $3,000 total to include luggage. When I asked to cancel, they said the tickets could not be canceled and then charged me $1,581 for an Alaska Airlines one-way ticket, which I did not request. I never received any valid Asiana Airlines tickets. I believe this is a fraudulent airline ticket scam and I am reporting this incident.

Dollars Lost: $1581

Fort Lauderdale, FL- 33324

Date Reported: September 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Tarifasodeal


Retail Business

Did not answer or call back. Voicemail 1 from 854-999-0522 9/22/25 5:09pm: “Are using your name and phone number for a total amount of $1537.35 if you did not authorize this transaction please take immediate action to cancel the order or to speak with a customer support representative call us back immediately on the same number that appears on your caller ID for direct connection alternatively you may also reach our toll-free customer service number at 833-696-2192 we urge you to respond properly to prevent any unauthorized activity on your account thank you…” Voicemail 2 from 864-920-0493 9/22/25 5:32pm: “Has been ordered using your name and phone number for a total amount of $1537.35 if you did not authorize this transaction please take immediate action to cancel the order or to speak with a customer support representative call us back immediately on the same number that appears on your caller ID for direct connection alternatively you may also reach our toll-free customer service number at 833-696-2192 we urge you to respond properly to prevent any unauthorized activity on your account thank you…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

SC

Date Reported: September 23, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Home Improvement - Home Improvement

"Bill" with phone number written on H. Construction Commercial Asphalt card...770-527-0740...drove up the 1/4 mile driveway to our front door. He claimed that extra asphalt remained from local road work and that repairs for our driveway could be done for $10 per foot. I declined. One week later, another guy from the same company (written on side of truck) drove up, and honked his truck horn until I came out. He had the same offer. Again, I declined.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 23, 2025

Business Name Used: H. Construction Commerical Asphalt


Online Purchase - Luminon Nutrition

I had this pop up come up on FB. It was advertised as a pink salt trick that would help you lose weight. I thought, wow this sounds really good and the pink salt trick was going around etc. So I bought the product and spent about $400 dollars for 9 bottles....as they persuaded me that I needed to take the product that long. When the item arrived and I looked at the ingredients, there were no ingredients listed as was described in the video I watched. I sent an email to the address that was included that was inside the box. I received a reply asking me to settle for 25% of total paid....I said no. They offered me 50%, I again said NO.....as the guarantee shows if not completely satisfied within 60 days, request a refund which would be 100% and no questions asked. I told them I would settle for 75% and they did not answer that email. To whom it may concern, (this is the initial email I sent them requesting my refund) I received my order on July the 29th 2025. It was shipped on July 25th. I begin taking the supplement or whatever you might want to call it on the 30th of July. I took it for the whole month of August and nothing really happened. When I watched the infomercial and it had Oprah Winfrey and the physician who apparently came up with this blend talked about pink salt concoction. Interesting there's no pink salt in this supplement. Matter of fact the four things they spoke about on that video don't seem to be in that supplement at all. And then I watched another infomercial that had the exact same information using Oprah Winfrey but another physician. And they named it something different. I spent quite a bit of money on nine bottles because I really needed to lose about 60 pounds and I thought I had found the answer according to the testimonials that I saw. Apparently all of that was just hype. So, I know in your customer guarantee you will refund the money within 60 days no questions asked. I also read somewhere else that you actually give a person 180 days to try it. I just want my refund back for my nine bottles. That's all I'm asking. I do not believe the supplement or the blend concoction is what the video says it is therefore I would like a refund without any questions asked. I will thank you in advance.. Here are their responses.. Thank you for reaching Barislend. People's bodies are unique. The effects of the product depend on how your body reacts to the supplement. In some cases, it takes 2-3 months before you see the product results. The best advice we can give is to continue trying the product as it will surely help you sooner. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this situation may have caused. We understand that you are seeking a full refund. After reviewing your concern and escalating it to our management team, we are pleased to offer you a 35% reimbursement of Order ID 37899819 and 37900221. This way, you can still benefit from the product while addressing your concern. Please let us know if you would like to proceed with this resolution. If you accept, we will initiate the refund process immediately, and the amount should be reflected on your credit card within 7-10 business days, depending on your financial institution. If you have any additional inquiries or issues, please respond to this email or reach out to us via the toll-free number provided below. My reply This is not satisfactory. I want a 100% refund. I have 8 bottles still sealed that I don't want!!! I do understand that every one's body is different. After 30 days I expected to see at least a minimal result....that didn't not happen. Besides your info video is a complete scam. As I mentioned earlier.....it's talks about the pink salt miracle....there is no such ingredient in those capsules. You are preying on obese people hoping for a breakthrough....I was one of them. I do not except your 35% offer. Their response: Thank you for reaching out to us, We acknowledge your request for a full refund and have escalated this matter to our manager. Your feedback is highly valued. As a result, I managed to arrange a 50% reimbursement for your order, totaling $93.19 (37899819) and $104.24 (37900221). This way, you can fully utilize the products and enjoy the numerous benefits they have to offer. If you choose to return the package, please be aware that you will be responsible for the shipping and handling fees. It is also essential to obtain a Return Tracking Number for our records. The processing time for your full refund is 5-10 business days after we receive the returned product. Kindly inform us if you would like to proceed with this resolution. If so, we will initiate the process immediately, and the refund should reflect on your credit card within 5-7 business days, depending on your financial institution. We eagerly await your response to proceed accordingly. If you have any additional inquiries or issues, please respond to this email or reach out to us via the toll-free number provided below.

Dollars Lost: $400

Aurora, CO

Date Reported: September 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Luminon Nutrition


Phishing

Received a text message on 09/23/2025 at 12:21PM with the following message: "Service Ontario: Our system speed camera shows your radar ticket still hasn't been paid, to avoid any loss of demerit points pay by September 23rd, 2025. See Ontario Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you do not complete payment by September 23rd, 2025. we will do the following: 1. report it to the DMV violation database; 2. suspend your vehicle registration effective on September 23rd, 2025. 3. suspend your license for 30 days 4. referral to a toll booth with a 35% service fee 5. you may be prosecuted and your credit score may be affected. Pay Now at https://ontario.safedrivinggovat.cc Please pay immediately before execution to avoid license suspend. (Reply 'Y' and re-open this message, or copy it to your browser)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

ON-

Date Reported: September 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Service Ontario 212 63 55 16 23


Phishing

Need to call toll free number to cancel or dispute charges. I of course, did not!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Greenville, SC

Date Reported: September 23, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Phishing - Walmart - Impostor

This number called me and left me a voicemail stating “A PlayStation five special edition bundle, including a 3-D wireless headset has been ordered using your name and phone number for a total amount of $1537.35 If you did not authorize this transaction, please take immediate action To cancel the order or to speak with a customer support representative call us back immediately on the same number that appears on your caller ID for direct connection Alternatively, you may also reach our toll-free customer service number at 833-696-2192 We urge you to respond properly to prevent any unauthorized activity on your account Thank you…” when I called back they hung up on me

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Walmart


Phishing - Fraud alert - Playstation 5 (PS5)

Description I had a voicemail message on my landline call stating it was an important notification that Walmart received a preauthorization purchase of a Playstation 5 special edition bundle with a 3Dwire headset from my name & phone number for a cost of $1,537.35. If I didn't authorize the transaction, call them back immediately to cancel or speak to an authorized representative. Alternatively, I could call their toll free number (833)696-2192 and speak to their customer service. Message said to act quickly to prevent unauthorized activity on my account.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Unknown fraud alert


Phishing - Property Allocated Waiver

THIS NOTICE IS TIME SENSITIVE: INFORMATION FOR THE MORTAGEE ONLY FINAL NOTICE: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE REQUESTED Notice Date: 9/12/2025 Contact Toll-Free Phone 800-201-1436 This letter is to inform you about an important matter regarding the property at ________________ secured by your current lender. We reserve the right to revoke allocated waiver after 7 days of receiving this notice. Please call IMMEDIATELY as this will be our FINAL ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY YOU: 800-201-1436 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9AM to 5PM CST Allocated Waiver: Amount: $495.00 Signature: William H. Keating THIS IS NOT A CHECK Not all consumers have previous coverage. Not affiliated with your lender.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Portland, OR- 97220

Date Reported: September 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Property Allocated Waiver


Online Purchase - Fresh North

Ordered 2 blouses from company calling themselves Fresh North. Saw ad on Facebook. Website said they are based in Charlotte, NC. Received items and they were poor quality and did not fit. I've contact the company 5 times to return items. They offered a percentage off my paid price. I said I wanted to return them for full refund. They said I would have to pay shipping to return them to China. There was no mention of China on their website. Address/contact in China for return is: Wang Maoqin Lane 1177, Jianlan Road, Meixu Street, Yinzhou District Ningbo, Zhejiang 315100 China tel# +86 15314571683

Dollars Lost: $73.17

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Fresh North


Online Purchase - Chevy GMC Parts Hub

Tried purchasing a dash board thru chevygmcpartshub.com and he asked for zelle so paid for item and it never got shipped and then fake shipper called asking for 400 insurance with item cost the same and said item was on hold from Nebraska to california and never received item and shipper never replied after asking him for dash board or money back he took robbed money from me

Dollars Lost: $560

Bennington, NE

Date Reported: September 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Chevy GMC Parts Hub


Home Improvement - C&C Creations

I paid NAME $5700 to replace my old deck. He should have started work Memorial Day Weekend – Sunday/Monday when it did not rain. He did not show up and did not respond why he did not come to start deck work. He did come June 2nd and June 8th. June 2nd he forgot his saw – lost 2 hrs. Removed old floor boards/railings put down new floor boards. June 8th he came with his daughter to pick up old flooring/railing for their bonfire and put up 6 old, rotting posts – stating they would be covered with new railing system. I asked him if deck would be done by July 4th – he said yes. Ghosted me entire month of July. On August 3rd I sent a text message: “Another month has passed and my deck is nowhere near finished. Not acceptable. Return my money and material receipts or finish the deck by August 15th. No more excuses”. No response. I want my money back. In September 2025 Lucas posted on his Facebook page that his company C&C Creations was started, fully insured and official. (Appears to be a painting/construction type company).

Dollars Lost: $5700

Cobleskill, NY- 12043

Date Reported: September 22, 2025

Business Name Used: CC Creations


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - none given

I had a voicemail message on my cell phone stating it was an important notification that they received a preauthorization purchase of a Playstation 5 special edition bundle with a 3Dwire headset from my name & phone number for a cost of $1,537.35. If I didn't authorize the transaction, call them back immediately to cancel or speak to an authorized representative. Alternatively, I could call their toll free number (833)696-2192 and speak to their customer service. Message said to act quickly to prevent unauthorized activity on my account.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Snowflake, AZ

Date Reported: September 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Didn't get it call went to VM


Credit Cards

Hi, this is Evelyn with lending unions West Coast branch. I've been trying to reach you over the past few days. I left a voicemail and sent a text last week but I haven't heard back so I just wanted to follow up personally. I'm gonna assign to your file and it looks like we're almost there Everything's almost approved and ready to go. We just need to confirm a couple quick things specifically income related. And if it's easier, you can also complete that online through the loan portal If you've got a minute now press two to speak with me or someone from the underwriting team directly and if you've already taken care of your funding great otherwise this approval is set to expire by the end of July so that means this Thursday is the last day to wrap things up? You're always welcome to reapply down the road, but I'd love to help you finalize it now if we can. Again to move forward press two now or give us a call at 833-727701 zero To opt out of future calls press nine…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Hollister, CA- 95023

Date Reported: September 22, 2025

Business Name Used: West Coast branch


Credit Repair/Debt Relief - Credit Repair/Debt Relief - globe essential source, dynamic resource solutions

8Company goes by two different names my globe esstential Call: 1-419-792-4934 Toll Free: 1-866-238-3211 Fax: 629-910-9040 Email: [email protected] Address: 15-75 BAYLY Street West Ajax Ontario Canada L1S-7L7 and Dynamic Resource Solutions 1235 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5R 3K4 phone number 833-221-7810 they pretend to be multiple people but it’s two people who supposedly work for that companies who will claim to help you get out of your financial troubles once supposedly approved they’ll give you three option to get the funds a co-signer, car title or insurance fee but once they get one of the following information you won’t here from them again I advise anyone to be aware of Jackie Mackenzie and Rick Ellis god know if that is really their names they a fraudulent people praying on the weak

Dollars Lost: $450

Toronto, ON- M5R 3K4

Date Reported: September 22, 2025

Business Name Used: globe essential source dynamic resource solutions


Counterfeit Product

I bought an item through a website that was using false advertisements. They sold me a fake replica of the item I was trying to get. The website is deceiving, and they keep reoccuring charges to my payment methods. I had to lock/cancel my card. The website is higreenic.com. and another one is atgreenic.com. its a scam site, ripping a multitude of people off. Thanks. My email is j*******************. My contact number is *** *** ****

Dollars Lost: $24.68

Redwood City, CA- 94061

Date Reported: September 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Higreenic


Online Purchase - PRO TURF LAWN & LANDSCAPE LLC

We found the post on facebook marketplace we set it up to go see the camper, upon viewing we weren’t able to see all the damages due to the fact they had there stuff in all of the cupboards, and there was a shed against the back ladder for the roof we asked multiple times if there was any damage or weak spots, and he reassured us that there was not. We gave him half cash to hold it and deliver the camper and paid the rest in full when he delivered it. Expecting to receive the tittle as NAME told us he signed it in the wrong spot so he was going to file for a new one this was 6 months ago we have wrote him every week sense asking for it and there’s always an excuse. We contacted the police and they ran the vin and it came back as a salvaged title and his friend told the mutual friend whom was questioned and his exact words were your not ever going to get the tittle he knew it was a salvaged tittle. So we have no tittle and we’re sold a camper that has way more damage than what can be fixed. We are currently working with the police department and going to be filing a suit against him.

Dollars Lost: $6500

Lyons, NY

Date Reported: September 22, 2025

Business Name Used: PRO TURF LAWN LANDSCAPE LLC


Counterfeit Product - AI KOALA BEAR SCAM

I ordered what was advertised to be an AI Koala bear online on August 7th, 2025. The website showed it to have lifelike features and behaviors and pitched it as a companion tool. I first ordered just one, but when I went to checkout another popup arose on the screen prompting to purchase a second one at a discounted price, but you only had a few seconds to decide. I made the purchase and bought two. It took a month for them to arrive, September 4, 2025, and when I opened the bag all I received inside was two plain old koala stuffed animals approximately 6 inches high that I could have purchased anywhere for about $2 a piece. I certainly wouldn't have paid the $78 I was charged for them. I'm furious. I can't get a response from the company, and yet I constantly see their website popping up everywhere advertising their products. This concerns me for obvious reasons. I can't imagine how many other people have experienced the same already. They sell a variety of items. The website is https://osimcarestore.com/, their address from the website is: HONG KONG HU JIE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED FLAT/RM 1203 12/F TOWER 2 CHINA HONG KONG CITY 33 CANTON ROAD TSIM SHA TSUI KL, and their support email is listed as : [email protected]. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated in resolving this matter or at the very least, shutting them down so no one else falls victim. Thank you.

Dollars Lost: $89.58

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 21, 2025

Business Name Used: Osimcarestore


Phishing - Phishing - Fake Fraud Alert - Apple Impostor

Mission bundle including a 3-D wireless headset has been ordered using your name and phone number for a total amount of $1537.35 if you did not authorize this transaction please take immediate action to cancel the order or to speak with a customer support representative call us back immediately on the same number that appears on your caller ID for direct connection alternatively you may also reach our toll-free customer service number at 833-696-2192 we urge you to respond properly to prevent any

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Austin, TX

Date Reported: September 21, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Retail Business - REAL TONE TOOLS HOUSE

They said that the $10.95 was for shipping for a Starlite Internet Box. It is sponsored by Elon Musk. He was giving away a certain quantity and the money was for shipping. When I called them because I never got it, they said that the money was for a drawing. This drawing determined whether or not I would get the Starlite box. I asked for a refund. They said that they would cancel my "membership", but I could not have my $10.95 back. It's a total scam and when I put their name in your search box, I determined that they are not a legitimate business.

Dollars Lost: $10.95

Akron, OH- 44319

Date Reported: September 20, 2025

Business Name Used: REAL TONE TOOLS HOUSE


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - State Farm Imposter Scam - Fake Rewards Giveaway

Congratulations-You've earned 12,500 points! You've unlocked an exclusive reward! Were thrilled to let you know that you've earned a milestone worth celebrating! To show our appreciation, we're giving you a free car emergency kit- a must have for every responsible driver. It's packed with essential tools to help you stay safe in any situation on the road. This gift is 100% free no strings attached. Just our way of saying thank you for being a part of the Statefarm family. (Shows a picture of the kit) Big red button that says "Claim your free kit now " Hurry supplies are limited! There is even a button to unsubscribe "here"

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Valley Cottage, NY- 10989

Date Reported: September 20, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Phishing

We saw ad on Facebook for English Bulldog puppies. We contacted Michael Troyes through messenger. Told him we couldn’t come to get the puppy until Saturday (he said he lived in PA). Had planned to take cash to him. He said to call back on Friday to see if he still had puppy which we did and he still had her. We’re going to leave Saturday morning but got text that he needed the money in gift cards. We went to Wal-Mart on Friday and got the cards and planned on getting the puppy on Saturday. He insisted on us taking pictures of the receipt and cards. Then he insisted on opening a card so he could check it out. We opened one card and took a picture of it and he said it was the wrong card. The number had to start with 4020, but this card started with 5181. He wanted us to take them back and we said we couldn’t the cards would all start with the 5181. He said to open the other cards and see what those cards started with. We did I that and they were all 5181. We took pictures of the first four numbers but he wanted to see all the numbers. We said no you will get them when we come to his house and then he could check them. He kept texting all day Friday asking for the numbers and we kept saying no. Finally by 10:10 Friday night we said no deal. You keep the puppy the deal is off we won’t be coming. On Saturday morning he started in texting again and again asking us to take the puppy but he stilled needed to see the cards. By early afternoon we finally gave in and sent him pictures of the cards front and back of all of them (3 cards $500.00 each). We would drive to PA and pick up the puppy on Sunday. Everything was set. We got a text in the evening from Michael that said he was on his way to the hospital that his wife was in an accident. He would text me back about Sunday. He did and said that his wife was hurt bad and he was staying by her side. He would take the puppy Sunday morning to a delivery service and have her delivered Sunday afternoon. He would text me the tracking number and information as soon as he got it. He did. I checked the tracking number and it said that she would be leaving by 2:00. The delivery service was Streamline Logistic LTD (267)536-5449 or (336)525-6481 or (888)264-0544 or streamlinelogisticltd.com. On Sunday morning around noon we got a text from Stream Line the the cage the puppy was in was not the right kind of cage they could use the transport the puppy in that they needed $1,500.00 plus $850.00 for rental and you get a full 100% back. But we you have to use PayPal or chime. We didn’t know how to use either one. We tried but it didn’t work so then gift cards they used my debit card to try to get the gift cards on line but that didn’t work because the cash was pending in my account. So then they said go to Wal-Mart and get gift cards starting with 4020. We went and asked if the cashier could tell if the cards started with 4020 and they couldn’t tell. So now after texting back to them that we couldn’t tell they asked us to get razor gift cards.. we found them but there weren’t enough so they asked for Steam gift cards. Between the two we found enough of them for the $1500. & $850. We took them all to the customer service desk to check out. We were asked why we were buying so many and we told them. They told that we were being scammed call the police when you get home and cancel your debit cards. We went right home called the police and the banks. The police came and checked the address of Michael’s home and we found that it was a vacant lot. We had also called for telephone number of stream line and there was no number for them at 123 Maplewood Drive, Johnstown, PA 15905. We also called for an toll free number we got it but we told that we couldn’t contact them from my area. We have been getting texts tell us that they were contacting pet abandonment services and we would be sued for abandoning the puppy because our names or on the paperwork as owners. That was on Monday and on Friday afternoon after calling all week text us “Do you want us to give this puppy to the pet abandoned team? I’m asking for the last time before we take our final decision. We are not returning their text because the police said don’t contact them again and that they can’t sue us. So thay is our story.

Dollars Lost: $1500

Johnstown, PA- 15905

Date Reported: September 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Michael E Troyes English Bulldog


Phishing - PayPal / impostor

Received email with the following content: From: Balazs Marianna Fwd: Screenshot from Balazs Marianna 2025-09-19 registration 1 Invoice Amount 405.00 order ID 192025-XKTXPJ-19M0vX Invoice NO: 564269753 "We Appreciate your continuous support to Paypal. Paypal has an excellent reputation, therefore as a favor we will not charge our clients for post-paid renewal this year. Please call at +1(804) 816-4509 to report if that transaction was not authorized by you. Note: Transaction will appear on your bank statement within 12 hours." Item OmniBook 7 14" AI PC $245 Disk Clean $160 total $405 This plan will auto-renew. turn off auto-pay before expiration. 12 hours to report. If you have any question or cancel and refund money please call our toll free number +1 (804) 729-5285 610 Charles J Brenham ISNIPMW05N6Y8EU3B9DVS764PYIUSA3QZMCM1J

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 19, 2025

Business Name Used: PayPal / impostor


Government Agency Imposter - TxDMV Imposter Government Agency Imposter Fake Traffic Violation Smishing and Identity Theft Scam

I received a text message from +90(545)908-24-57 stating the following: Texas (Tx DMV) Final Notice: Enforcement Begins September 21th. Our records indicate that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. Pursuant to Texas Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you fail to pay by September 20, 2025, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to the TxDMV violation database. 2. Suspend your vehicle registration effective September 20th. 3. Suspend your driving privileges for 30 days. 4. Pay a 35% service fee at toll booths 5. You may be prosecuted, and your credit score will be affected. Pay Now: https://hcdistrictclerk.tiravo.vip/pay?gr=e0iiz3 Please pay immediately, before enforcement begins, to avoid license suspension and further legal trouble. (Reply Y and reopen this message, or copy it to your browser.) I did not click the link or respond to the sender, but I do believe that if I had, it would have stolen personal information. I searched and saw that the country code +90 is Turkey, so I don't believe this message originated in the United States, let alone Texas.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

TX

Date Reported: September 19, 2025

Business Name Used: TxDMV Imposter Government Agency Imposter Fake Traffic Violation Smishing and Identity Theft Scam


Employment - Employment

I was offered a Fake position of Assistant Manager and asked to complete application online requesting personal information. I was also sent link to create account to a “ digital back office “ system that would allow me to have access to company information and training. All of which never existed

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Alpharetta, GA- 30004

Date Reported: September 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Bartion Estates Limited


Phishing - Phishing Loan Scam

I have been receiving the same call every day for about 4 months. It's a recording claiming to be from the "Underwriting Department" saying my loan is almost approved. The call always comes from a different number from many area codes, toll numbers and normal numbers. The recording asks you to press 2 to speak with a loan officer. When I ask what name they have written on the application they give a name that is mine. I have asked multiple times to be taken off of the list, but still receive a call twice daily. When I talk with them they will not give me the name of the company or their location they just hang up. I have over 40 recording of their messages.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

10 Different States And Cities

Date Reported: September 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Nationwide lending services


Tech Support

: 445.00 USD Details Order ID: IHT-XLGRUB2025-Z4MO2G-8559 Email: [email protected] Invoice No: 07068283382962 We appreciate your continuous support of Norton LifeLock. Norton has an excellent market reputation, therefore as a favor, we will not charge our clients for post-paid renewal this year. Please call at +1 (801) 609-9341 to report if that transaction was not authorized by you. Note: Transaction will appear on your bank statement within 12 hours. expiration. Item Description Price Qty Total 360 Security (10 GB) Complete Network Security (Android, Mac OS, Windows, AppleiOS) [Digital] Computer Care $245.00 1 $245.00 Disk Clean Storage Analysis $100.00 2 $200.00 Terms: Sub Total: Discount: $445.00 $0.00 hours. This charge will appear on your statement within 12 Tax (0%): -$0.00 This plan will auto-renew. Turn off auto-pay before Grand Total: $445.00 Issue With Invoice? You have 12 hours to raise a report. If you have any question or cancel and refund your money please call our toll free number +1 (801) 609-9341 362 Leona Walk AH936BLFEZLH5H06GMWHK3OWMM0CX2RCB63V5K

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Apologia Freeman


Online Purchase - Online vehicle sales scam

I was told to wire transfer the money to R & M Motors but it was a roofing company that i saw after i sent it to the numbers he gave me to send to. Then he sent me a purchase order and about 24 hrs later he called me and said the machine was on its way and gave me the delivery date and the transporter's number. He called me saying he broke down and it wouldn't be delivered until Saturday so I waited. On Saturday no delivery. The transporters stopped answering the phone so i called David Serra the sales person at R & M. He gave me the run around about why he wasn't answering the phone. After a week of going back and forth with the delivery of the machine and the transporter, I came to find out he was in an accident in Pueblo, CO and the machine was a total loss. That's when i tried to get the wire transfer back but couldn't. It's been a headache since day one. Frustrating.

Dollars Lost: $21500

Berlin, WI- 54923

Date Reported: September 19, 2025

Business Name Used: R and m motors llc


Online Purchase - Yardworksshop.com

I attempted to order product from yardworksshop.com and after entering both my mastercard and debit card info, their system just showed the transaction clocking for several minutes without processing the transaction or providing an order number or email confirmation. I attempted the transaction 3 times per their FAQ, and then sent them a message via their online contact form. I did not provide my mastercard or debit card numbers in the contact form, only during their checkout process. This website appears to have a valid security certificate and looks like a legitimate business carrying products with a well known brand name. The two cards I used on this site are ones I rarely use, and immediately canceled them both. The following week, both cards were attempted to be used on walmart.com and another website. The transactions were declined. This is a scam using what appears to be a legitimate store front, but they do not provide a phone number and their address is a non-existent number/location.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Portland, OR- 97223

Date Reported: September 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Yardworksshop.com


Other

I have a motorhome listed on craigslist - within 10 minutes received a text from someone wanting to buy it and they want a RDH report. and told to use website www.roadhistorydriving.com - I advised I would only use carfax and they are insisting I use the website roadhistorydriving.com - they also said they would bring cash or cashier check to purchase for the full amount I am asking... First red flag.. who agrees to pay full price for motorhome without seeing it in person. Crazy....

Dollars Lost: $0.0

WY

Date Reported: September 18, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Phishing

+62 851 24093874 Is the phone number that the text cam from. The text was sent to 18 other individuals, half with a German phone number and half with a 325 area code. It was saying that I had overdue toll fees and that I would lose my insurance drivers license if I did not pay them. It said to click on the link that I gave above to pay

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Posing as: TxDMV


Rental - Kyle Jeffrey William

Rental he sent application i zelled money then blocked it because they then said venmo money gram The name maybe wrong..the money name to send to was Jon Hoosier

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Stratford, CT- 06615

Date Reported: September 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Kyle Jeffrey William


Phishing

Texas (TxDMV) Final Notice: Enforcement Begins September 20th. Our records indicate that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. Pursuant to Texas Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you fail to pay by September 19, 2025, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to the TxDMV violation database 2. Suspend your vehicle registration effective September 19th 3. Suspend your driving privileges for 30 days 4. Pay a 35% service fee at toll booths 5. You may be prosecuted, and your credit score will be affected. Pay Now: https://hcdistrictclerk.milora.vip/pay?qr=r2acpf Please pay immediately, before enforcement begins, to avoid license suspension and further legal trouble. (Reply Y and reopen this message, or copy it to your browser.) The country code is from Turkey? (+90)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Acting as: Texas TxDMV


Other

Company sent two texts with a link asking to setup payments.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Greenville, SC- 29607

Date Reported: September 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Shepherd Outsourcing


Online Purchase

I’m a breast cancer survivor and needed to purchase a lumpectomy pillow to provide protection to my body while riding in cars, resting and all activities during my road to healing. I placed the order via performing a Google search for the pillow and placed my order online. The company sent me an email that looked very suspicious because it lacked the company information as well as a tracking number. After reaching out via email and they finally sent an email back with the bogus Track 718 tracking information, I realized I was scammed. Since this has happened to me, I will search the BBB website to make sure that the company is legitimate before placing my order, please buyers beware and research before you make your purchases. Anytime you deceive a customer who is a breast cancer survivor, you are very low in character and credibility!!

Dollars Lost: $45

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Pink Lady


Identity Theft - identity theft

My identity and previous address (and now rental property) was used to create a business called Essaniti LLC. The business lists me, ****** ********, as the owner of the business. I have nothing to do with this, have no knowledge of this business or even what services it is supposed to provide. I only know about it because our tenants got a letter in the mail from the Franchise Tax Board about the business. I have filed a police report with Escondido Police, filed a complaint with the CA Secretary of State, Franchise Tax Board and the Federal Trade Commission.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Escondido, CA- 92027

Date Reported: September 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Essaniti LLC


Government Agency Imposter - Government Agency Imposter

Texas (TxDMV) Final Notice: Enforcement Begins September 20th. Our records indicate that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. Pursuant to Texas Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you fail to pay by September 19, 2025, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to the TxDMV violation database 2. Suspend your vehicle registration effective September 19th 3. Suspend your driving privileges for 30 days 4. Pay a 35% service fee at toll booths 5. You may be prosecuted, and your credit score will be affected. Pay Now: http://hcdistrictclerk.lgsuyrp.vip/pay?qr=zy78al Please pay immediately, before enforcement begins, to avoid license suspension and further legal trouble. (Reply Y and reopen this message, or copy it to your browser.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 18, 2025

Business Name Used: TxDMV- Imposter


Government Agency Imposter - TxDMV Imposter

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on July 2. Our records indicate that you currently have an unpaid traffic violation. Pursuant to Section 15C-16.003 of the Texas State Administrative Code, if payment is not received by July 2, 2025, the following enforcement actions will be taken: 1. Report to the DMV violation database 2. Suspend your vehicle registration starting July 3 3. Suspend driving privileges for 30 days 4. Transfer to a toll booth and charge a 35% service fee 5. You may be prosecuted and your credit score will be affected Pay Now: https://txdmv.com-pqxg.loan/pay Please pay immediately before enforcement to avoid license suspension and further legal disputes. (Reply Y and re-open this message to click the link, or copy it to your browser.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 17, 2025

Business Name Used: TxDMV Texas DMV Imposter


Other

a person using the name Mike GOODWIN Deontrell Livestock Farm is using our address of 10717 Nash road Chesterfield Va to sell Scottish highlander cattle. No such person lives at our address. People are scammed sending cash to this person. web address . deontrellivestockfarmllc.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089784961158 telephone numbers (904) 452-8513 ( 540 )704 7363 .This started October 2024 and continues through this date September 17 2025. People are coming to our farm looking for these cattle they purchased . We do not sell our angus cattle to individuals on line ,only through a livestock market. Our address has been stolen.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 17, 2025

Business Name Used: deontrell livestock farm


Phishing - final notice, Allocated Waiver

Statement appears with “immediate response” final notice to inform about “an important matter regarding property at (lists my address) secured by current lender.” Also says call immediately toll free and provides what appears to be a check for $495 signed by William H Keating

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Portland, OR- 97220

Date Reported: September 17, 2025

Business Name Used: final notice Allocated Waiver


Credit Cards - Nationwide Lending Services

I receive several calls a day from this “organization” with a recorded message that my “request” or “application” is almost complete. I have never applied for anything with this organization. The calls always come from random spoofed numbers and the call back number is always toll free and rarely the same number twice. Today the call back numbers were 844-509-3132 and 844-509-2968. All attempts to get this to stop have failed. Legit companies don’t do this!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Nationwide Lending Services


Online Purchase

purchased this unit and was genuinely excited to start using it. My home was built in 2018 with no electrical issues, and I carefully followed the instructions. The unit would run for 5–10 minutes before repeatedly tripping the breaker. I tested it on multiple outlets with the same result. When I reached out to “customer care,” I quickly realized it wasn’t a real company—just Henry himself. He claimed he had never heard of the problem and told me to return the unit, which I did in its original packaging. Days passed with no update. Attempts to contact him by phone or email went unanswered, and when he finally replied, it was by text from his personal cell phone. He told me the unit “works perfectly” and promised to call me the next day. That call never came. After chasing him through calls, texts, and emails, he eventually claimed he would issue a refund. Three business days went by—no refund. At this point, I had to escalate the matter to my credit card company because I had essentially been robbed of $1,000. When Henry finally called again from a different number, he blamed “issues with his finance system login.” I told him the entire experience was extremely unprofessional and that I had expected to be dealing with a legitimate business—not some guy selling units out of his house. His response? He said he didn’t like my attitude and that he “didn’t need to hear my bullshit.” He even suggested I was lying about the unit not working, which makes no sense—I bought it because I wanted it to work. Bottom line: Henry is running a shady operation. He dismisses legitimate concerns, dodges accountability, and insults his customers. Save yourself the headache and your money—don’t support this sketchy business.

Dollars Lost: $1087

Perth, ON-

Date Reported: September 17, 2025

Business Name Used: The Perfect Sleep Pad


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