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Online Purchase - Fresh North Co

Their website says Charlotte North Carolina, but the dresses I ordered came straight from China. They are using someone else’s stock photos and sending completely different junk. Only offering a partial refund and saying I have to pay customs and fees to ship the dresses back to china

Dollars Lost: $97

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Fresh North Co

Employment - Employment - Volaris Group *SPOOFER*

Sent me a text message about working from home opportunities: You will be working from home with flexible hours. The pay is $55.00 per hour for full working hours and $55.00 per hour during training. You’ll be paid weekly via paycheck, with a maximum of 35 hours per week. If hired, you’ll be a full-time employee, not an independent contractor, and will qualify for benefits like health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plans with matching contributions, paid time off (PTO), life and disability insurance, flexible work arrangements, and employee assistance programs (EAPs) for mental health support. We value work-life balance and employee satisfaction. Please let me know your level of interest so we can move forward with the next steps. Since I have been looking for work for a long time, I am desperate for work. I got on a Teams meeting where they asked me a lot of questions about my qualifications and personal information. The one question that got me really wondering was about my bank account and how long I've had it. Once I sent the following request, they stopped replying to me. Before proceeding any further, I need to verify the legitimacy of this opportunity. I’ve come across several reports online regarding scams involving impersonation of Volaris Group and similar interview tactics. I take matters of identity, employment, and financial safety seriously. For transparency, can you please confirm the following: Your official company email address and website. A verifiable HR or recruitment contact I can speak with via phone or video. A formal offer letter on company letterhead. Confirmation from the official Volaris Group website or LinkedIn page of this position and your affiliation with them. I’m interested in legitimate remote opportunities, but I need to ensure everything is above board before sharing any further personal or financial details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Volaris Group *SPOOFER*

Debt Collections

I received a voice message from a phone number +1(657)933-3271 pretending to be the national federal enforcement unit and used the name of Damond Roar to say a message through eleven-labs using Brian voice an AI. Urgently to call this number +1(841)650-8253 to solve my unsettled debt that if I don't my wages will be snatched house etc.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Orange, CA

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: national federal enforcement unit

Phishing - [email protected]

Stating that he found my dog in the field and wanted $50 to get my dog back. I had to give this dog up 5 years ago and he went to a home over 100 miles from me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: [email protected]

Online Purchase

Go to website for help getting Wikipedia page published You send details on the page and existing articles They tell you that you’ll qualify You pay $399 per page They submit a draft and you get rejected, but you can buy a PR package to get more resources published that wiki will accept If you buy that you pay an extra $2k-4k They write online articles on obscure blogs not by real reporters, and the sources all get rejected by Wikipedia You ask for refund it never comes and you’re given more things like more random articles on websites you never asked for when the only thing you wanted or would pay for was Wikipedia

Dollars Lost: $4300

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: All American Writer

Online Purchase

The order was never delivered I sent an email and they said they’ll reship it and I never received that order either.

Dollars Lost: $50

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Dfyne

Other

Received an email requesting a signature for autopay from the Geek Squad Billings Team ([email protected]) for the amount of $449.99. I have never used or contacted Geek Squad. There was a link in the email to review and sign the supposed document affirming payment. I did not click on the link because I have never used this service. The email that sent the message to me is "[email protected]".

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Geek Squad Imposter

Employment

I received this text message, but I wanted to check online for scams before replying. I know people at Publicis, both in Fr and the US, and this would be a strange way for one of the largest media companies in the world to recruit. No company would send an inquiry like this using a personal gmail account.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Publicis Groupe

Government Agency Imposter - Fake Website

Ask for information regarding the state, laws and safety. The response I received was that was only a instagram account not cops. However its appears to be its a state account the state still is part of a government that means it has to give the correct information regarding the state.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used:

Retail Business - Crest Analytics Consulting LLC

The scammer forwarded an email trail to accounting, sophisticated as this was an email trail not just one email. The attachment has a real looking invoice and a W9 tax form attached filled out with Tax ID and signature. The invoice is descriptive with the banking details to pay. They requested funds urgently as they were overdue and simulated that they were directed to forward it to our accounting. The email at k12net.com is suspicious, this email address did not match the one in the email trail. The response email had only name, not name and email noted. They asked for a large sum urgently. Email here with names changed out for privacy -> Hi, Just a heads-up that the current billing includes charges for coaching, development services, and (Employee of our company) premium membership. Details are provided in the thread below. Please process the payment today if feasible, or inform us about the expected timing. Best regards, Grant K. Edward Business Manager Crest Analytics Consulting LLC From: (***Employee of our company) Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025, 2:38 PM To: Grant K. Edward [email protected] Subject: Re: lNV #00-B624 Hi Grant, Was this originally sent to (email for accounting) as discussed during setup? Just want to make sure it went to the right place. If not, could you forward it there when you get a chance? Thanks, (Employee of our company's name) From: Grant K. Edward [email protected] Sent: Monday, March 31, 2025, 11:54 AM To: (Employee of our company's name only) Subject: lNV 00-B624 Hi (Employee of our company), Thank you for your email. As we prepare to move into the next phase of our R and D engagement, I wanted to follow up on a couple of items to help us align more closely with your team’s strategic direction and maintain forward momentum. Firstly, please note that lNV 00-B624 remains outstanding. We would appreciate it if you could review and advise on the status at your earliest convenience. Additionally, to ensure that our efforts are aligned with your broader objectives and informed by any relevant prior work, we would kindly request the following documentation: · A current business roadmap, outlining key initiatives, priorities, and any timelines that would help us tailor our approach. · Any applicable legal or intellectual property (IP) guidance that may impact the scope or handling of our work. These materials will help us build more effectively on previous progress, streamline collaboration, and support more targeted and impactful outcomes. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification. We’re committed to making this next phase as productive and valuable as possible. Best regards, Grant K. Edward Business Manager Crest Analytics Consulting LLC

Dollars Lost: $0.0

West Chester, OH- 45071

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Crest Analytics Consulting LLC

Phishing - Cora Lizzie Alias Fake Delivery Brushing and Phishing Scam

Received an envelope with an empty ziploc bag. Very strange as I did not order anything from this person.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Dallas, TX- 75234

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Cora Lizzie Alias Fake Delivery Brushing and Phishing Scam

Identity Theft

Fake loan just to get my pii and bank info.then they wanted to deposit money in my account and have me send it back to them via Walmart or cash app or venmo

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Lending Club [email protected]

Government Agency Imposter - Escambia County Sheriff Imposter

Said he was from Escambia County Sheriff office, said my step son needed ankle monitor to get out. We looked up his incarceration & he gets out in 14 days anyway, so didn't offer him anything. A second number was used on my husband with the same scam 678-436-9903 Thank you

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Escambia Sheriff Dept

Phishing

Left message from an unknown number stating they were a server from Montgomery County Ohio and will be serving papers between 1-3 pm in ref to a legal matter. They used my maiden name ( haven’t had that name for 38 yrs!)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Dayton, OH

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Process server Montgomery County

Employment - employment

Using Starz Entertainment LLC to offer employment opportunities

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Santa Monica, CA

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Starz Entertainment LLC

Retail Business - Southwest Mediation

I was contacted by someone named Alexis James. She claimed to be from a firm called Southwest Mediation in the Olive District? She stated there's a civil lawsuit filed against me. I've been notified and failure to reach out to them may result in penalties and jail time. She called me from 725-238-4355. I have no clue where in Hawaii is the Olive District? Never been to a place called the Olive District?

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Olive District, HI

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Southwest Mediation

Tax Collection

Saying I owed them 5000.00 in back taxes.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Advocacy Division

Identity Theft - Identity Theft

“This is the office of LCS mitigation group we've been trying to contact you in reference to a default judgment that has your name on it please contact office immediately at 844-280-1852 we also will accept your refusal for not calling back as a submission of guilt…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: LCS Litigation

Employment

Here is the message: “Hi, I'm a recruiter at TARGET, my name is Elowen. Your background and resume have been recommended by multiple online recruitment agencies. Therefore, we would like to offer you a great remote online part-time job to help TARGET merchants update data, increase visibility and bookings, and provide you with free training. Flexible part-time and full-time work, allowing you to work 60 to 90 minutes a day, 4 days a week, and earn extra income on weekends. You can work anytime and anywhere according to your schedule and earn $250 to $500 a day. The basic salary is $1,000 per 4 days of work. Paid annual leave: In addition to maternity leave, paternity leave and other statutory holidays, ordinary employees also enjoy 15-20 days of paid annual leave. The company currently has 50 vacancies, if you want to join us, please send a text message to 4********* for more information (Note: You must be at least 28 years old)”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Target

Online Purchase

I was suppose to get my shipment I had 4 other people at my house to help get stuff inside, nothing ever showed. The tracking number given to me was for medical supplies that got delivered to adena hospital signed by someone with the last name ******, I provided this information to eBay and got said information from UPS. eBay said they done an investigation but how could they when they tell me I had the wrong tracking number never gave me the right one and they say the wrong tracking number was delivered so they can’t give me my money back. It makes no sense at all I’m just an every day guy without money to throw away this is a big deal to me

Dollars Lost: $675.68

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: ps-zzlot

Online Purchase

I was purchasing purfume which was supposed to be for 9.95 cents. I should have know better because it was on Facebook, but turns out this company chraged for for ebooks! The ad had nothing to do with this company whatsoever.

Dollars Lost: $112

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Petpenlibrary.com

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I purchased a high-value kids toy from this merchant and received a FINAL receipt that states the confirmation number, item price, shipping location, final price and transaction confirmation. Later that week, after two days, the seller requested an ADDITIONAL $210 for shipping of the item and withheld the shipping confirmation unless I agreed to pay that amount. Sharon, [email protected], contacted me via email. They'd stated that they would NOT send the item without receiving the additional payment and would cancel my order if I didn't not pay it despite the transaction being finalized and the money retracted from my bank account. I've reported the business to my bank but I need others to beware of such a scam. This was highly upsetting seeing as this toy is out of stock via its maker's retailer. I believe they were trying to extort money from others because it is a sold-out item.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Tomball, TX- 77375

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Kid's Anthem

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam - Instagram Ads

Instagram ad for a lip stain oil. Actual product sent was a creamy matte lip gloss, different colors ordered, completely different brand name/packaging

Dollars Lost: $32.95

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Beryse

Phishing - document delivery service / Process Server

I'm calling in behalf of document delivery service. We have been retained to schedule and deliver legal documents to you between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM to either your home or place of employment. Will be making only two attempts to deliver this documents, which will require a signature as proof of delivery If we are unable to deliver this documents after two attempts, it will be classified as a failed action to serve, which will result in a pending matter to pursued with all your consent If you have any questions or if you feel the need to reschedule the delivery, you will need to contact the legal firm directly at phone number 877 701-1778 And reference your file number Please advise this call has been logged and submitted as proof that you've been notified of the pending legal matter. Have a good day.…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Process Server / document delivery service

Online Purchase

I order this product over a month ago. Still haven’t got the product. Everytime I email them they say it takes 10 days and the tracking number is not even real. It’s only $30 but I don’t want this to happen to anyone else.

Dollars Lost: $30

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Cozyhoome

Employment - Employment Scam

Hi, I'm a recruiter at TARGET, my name is Elowen. Your background and resume have been recommended by multiple online recruitment agencies. Therefore, we would like to offer you a great remote online part-time job to help TARGET merchants update data, increase visibility and bookings, and provide you with free training. Flexible part-time and full-time work, allowing you to work 60 to 90 minutes a day, 4 days a week, and earn extra income on weekends. You can work anytime and anywhere according to your schedule and earn $250 to $500 a day. The basic salary is $1,000 per 4 days of work. Paid annual leave: In addition to maternity leave, paternity leave and other statutory holidays, ordinary employees also enjoy 15-20 days of paid annual leave. The company currently has 50 vacancies, if you want to join us, please send a text message to 6562157925 for more information (Note: You must be at least 28 years old)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Target

Counterfeit Product - Counterfeit Product

I purchased an account on IGV.com and they claim to have 365-day protection, but that is a lie, and when I had the account reclaimed and tried to get a refund, I was told there was no recourse for anything and if i charged back from my bank, i would be removed from the site. Anny According to the platform regulations, if a customer contacts the bank for chargeback, this customer will be permanently banned by the manager and will no longer be able to make purchases on our platform

Dollars Lost: $25

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: IGVault HK Limited.

Employment

June 23, 2025 Dear Mr. Minton and Ms. Doyle, I am writing to formally demand immediate payment of wages owed to me by SEFI Inc. I commenced employment on April 18, 2025, with my first scheduled pay date on May 19, 2025. Despite prior assurances that payment would be issued within 10 business days, I have yet to receive any wages as of June 23, 2025 — more than a full month past the promised pay date.

Dollars Lost: $3700

Las Angeles, CA

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Sefficore

Online Purchase - Product Not As Advertised/Misuse of BBB Trademarks

My Mom was scammed into buying a Multifunctional Medical Device from the this site "https://www.cialmthrive.com/" which she saw on Facebook. The site claims to be the "Mall of America" by use and placement of the logo on it's site. Also it uses the BBB logo saying it is A+ which which is also not true. Example on this page: https://www.cialmthrive.com/products/precision-multifunctional-medical-device I also saved the page here in case they change it later: https://web.archive.org/web/20250703223142/https://www.cialmthrive.com/products/precision-multifunctional-medical-device My Mom did receive an item, but she was charged double what the site say (~$60 instead of ~$30) and the item was significant different. She received a pulse oximeter but the site claims it also measures blood sugar and blood pressure. Since you own the BBB trademark and they are using it without your authorization I recommend you immediately take this action first, then any thing else you can do next.

Dollars Lost: $61.17

Thermopolis, WY- 82443

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Mall of America

Employment - Publicis Groupe Imposter Employment Text

Darlene claims she is from the Publicis Groupe's Human Resources Department. She says she has a remote high-paying job opportunity, PT or FT. 60 minutes of free training per day. $100-$500 per day guaranteed with monthly income guaranteed to be not less than $10,000, paid daily. Annual leave of 15-25 days annually.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Publicis Groupe Imposter

Tech Support

I thought I was searching on Snopes to see if an article was true (about bodies washing ashore). Then my computer locked up and I got a message saying to call 888-310-0913. I didn't call the number. Message also said not to close down, but I did.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Windows Support

Phishing - Auto Warranty

Car factory warranty expiration scam via mail. No name of company, email or website noted. Just a phone number (888) 307-1175. Descriptive marketing practices.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Auto Warranty

Online Purchase

I ordered a dress from a company called Debbie's dresses, it was delivered in the wrong size an extremely shoddy workmanship,and the company is refusing to refund my money or accept a return unless I pay $40 to return it to China.

Dollars Lost: $39

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Debbie's dresses

Online Purchase - Gadget Goblin Phishing Survey Sweepstakes and Retail Scam

They send an email asking you to take a survey. Then after that you pick one of the items below for taking the survey that they claim they been trying to get in touch for 2 weeks . This was the final contact time. We picked a generator it was 10.95 for shipping. We sent it call the number they said it was 14.95. I told them return my money or i was goinging to take action. They are a scam company.

Dollars Lost: $14.95

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Gadget Goblin Phishing Survey Sweepstakes and Retail Scam

Employment

Hello, this is Jasmine Martine, HR Client Service Representative at WBD Global Streaming. We have obtained your phone number by working with multiple HR platforms. As a result, our company has a job for you as a content promotion assistant, which is a great remote part-time/full-time online job with one-on-one coaching to get you started. Paychecks are billed daily. You can earn anywhere from $100 to $500 per day if you wish. Monthly pay is around $6,300. 3-day paid trial period with a $1,000 newbie bonus at the end of the trial period. Note [you must be 23 years old or older] If this is what you want, send a message to this WhatsApp number +14842073790

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: WBD Global Streaming

Tech Support

I subscribed to momiptv for 3 months and I liked their service so much I wanted to extend my account for 1 year.I thought that I was emailing the correct web but I was getting scammed. gave them 67.00 for a 1 year extension I thought it was a great price so I sent the money,everything was fine until I received an email from the correct website and was told my subscription was ending in a couple of days I was extremely upset because I thought I had extended my service for 1 year they told me that they Never use WhatsApp that’s when I realized that I had been duped

Dollars Lost: $67

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Mom IPTV

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I bought some dresses back in December 2024. They were supposed to deliver the package within 2-6 weeks. I patiently waited until one day, by the end of January, I started calling, claiming either my package or my money back. They said the company's policy would not allow them to refund me for this. The lady told me she also couldn't give me a tracking #, even though they charged me for "package protection" because they partnered with a 3rd party company and they didn't provide a tracking #. She said she would call me within 2-3 business days for a follow-up, but she never did. I called them again and again and again, and they never gave me an answer. Tired of this, I decided to ask my bank to help me get my money back because it was a scam. They helped me out, and I got a return, but a few weeks after the return was denied because it was past 90 days since the date I made the purchase. They also charged me for a "membership" I never agreed to and some extra fee that had nothing to do with my initial purchase. I would love to see a class action lawsuit because it's not just how much I've lost, but the audacity of these people to keep scamming others, thinking we are not going to do anything.

Dollars Lost: $61.58

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: LavisIvy

Moving

I request a quote online for vehicle transportation service. A few quotes arrived to my email then I received a call from a broker offering me transportation services for my vehicle this person send me a contact that looks legit. I chosen to transport my vehicle with an initial $200 deposit then pay the rest at time of delivery. They would supposed to pick up the vehicle the next day but didn't happen so I called them then they started to give me a bunch of excuses then I requested my refund for service not granted that's when they started to make it like I was cancelling a contract and I was going to pay a penalty of $200 for cancellation. I called my financial company to report this fraud.

Dollars Lost: $200

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Roadway Movers LLC

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

Very suspicious behavior, order tire, they gave me legit looking fedex tracking, it came to near my house, then was suddenly delayed then suddenly left heading back towards their ware house and supposed said oh we can refund you but there will be a 20 dollar "restocking fee" for something they never delivered. I am starting to believe they have spammed fake positive reviews as I see the other one star reviews here given similar run arounds.

Dollars Lost: $64

Marion, IL

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Simpletire

Online Purchase

These group of people. 2 couples, they work between NY and Tennessee, counties included are Erie and Orleans. They claimed to be registered with the BBB and insured. They are not. In addition they are illegal aliens. They ruined my floors, damaged my plumbing, by dumping dirt and debris in the plumbing, costing me thousands to get it fixed. Still having problems with my plumbing. They refused to provide receipts of extra materials that was supposedly needed. They dumped much of the material that i purchased for the floor in the garbage, when they were confronted they became angry and hostile. I feared for my safety... one of the couple left NY to TN. They were supposed to fix a bathroom and kitchen floors...the damage that they did will cost me a lot to fix. But the damage done to my peace of mind is irreparable.

Dollars Lost: $18000

Medina, NY- 14412

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Murrillo remodeling and maintenance

Debt Collections

I received a message on my phone on July 3, 2025 at 7:38 am. The message reads as follows: "No further warning this is not a generic notification your file has been escalated for high impact legal strike execution and your fast fading opportunity to halt sweeping enforcement is about to vanish if you've been ignoring previous alerts hear this clearly this may be the final moment before federal action locks and you're now fully exposed to wage garnishment full bank levy and enforced proper seizures and once initiated reversing these actions is nearly impossible call me now at (814)650-8004 seven there are still lawful aggressive relief programs that could slash or even eliminate your own balance but only if you act before the federal enforcement system engages a single day of delay could unleash irreversible asset recovery operation again this is Rider Kane with the national asset enforcement division call immediately." I called the number they called me from and no one picked up; however, the message said, "Hello you've reached the central processing center for the "Tax group". We are trying to reach you about the new fresh start program designed to help anyone that still has tax debt that is open for enrollment. Our records you may still have some past tax debt and the new fresh start program will allow you to eliminate any past amounts owed. You must enroll during the open enrollment period...press 1 for more information...press 2 if you do not owe any money...are not interested and would like to be removed from our no calling list." I believe they want to scare me into calling me so they can make a pitch on how they can get my business for tax debt relief. This is harassment and gave me so much anxiety. It should be illegal. I just got a new number and am not sure how they got my number. I blocked them and hope I do not hear from them again.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: National Asset Enforcement Division

Online Purchase

A purchase for shoes were made for $250, payment was made via apple pay. Purchase was made on May 24, 2025. Was supposed to receive an email with shipping and tracking details on the shoes, have not received that information nor the shoes.

Dollars Lost: $250

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Hollywood1k25

Phishing - Scam Call

Call was a prerecorded message from a "funding manager" named Johnathon who did not disclose what company he was calling from but the number he called from was 855-665-7945 with a call back number of 844-487-3574 it was fro some type of personal loan or some thing like that. Not interested in their bullcrap. I have reported it to the FCC, FTC, National do not call people as well as here

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: 800 Service

Counterfeit Product - counterfeit product/service

I am reporting Alexandria Salazar, aka Beauty by Ms Lex who is operating an unlicensed and unregulated beauty business out of her home. She is performing multiple services that legally require proper state licensing and certification. After searching her name and business through the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, I found no valid license. Alexandria Salazar is advertising and performing the following services from her private residence without a business license or cosmetology license: Eyelash extensions Lash training classes (charging thousands of dollars to students) Massage services Tattoo removal Lip fillers (injectables) Waxing services These services are regulated in California and must be done by licensed professionals in approved environments. Operating without a license, especially while offering cosmetic injectables like lip fillers, poses a serious health and safety risk to clients. I became suspicious after attempting to book a lash appointment and noticing she was not listed as a licensed provider. Since then, I’ve seen her actively advertising on social media and taking payments from both clients and students. It is deeply concerning that she is promoting herself as a trainer and collecting large sums of money from students while lacking the qualifications to legally perform or teach these services. This situation raises urgent concerns about: Consumer fraud Public health and safety Unlicensed medical and esthetic procedures Please investigate this individual as soon as possible before someone is seriously harmed or defrauded. I am available to provide social media links, screenshots, or other documentation if needed. Thank you for your time and immediate attention to this matter.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Beauty By Ms Lex

Online Purchase - Kewoa

Thought this was another website like shein, not the best quality but definitely the best prices. I ordered the first white dress I seen in my size (about 17$) and paid. I checked the “”tracking”” daily and it always said something like “departed” from a bunch of random places. For a week. It was “departed” from multiple places for a week. So I reach out to their “customer service” and they said oh it’s lost in the mail I’ll send you a new one and 50% of your total back as a refund. Okay cool sounds good. NOT. They initiated NO refund, there was never a first package let alone a second one, now I have an email from them saying “oh sorry my bad would you want a 70% refund?”

Dollars Lost: $17

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Kewoa

Online Purchase

Saw an ad on I******** for this company - that they were sending out tank tops free of charge, just pay shipping. Ordered from the SHOP app so felt confident it was okay. Placed order on 06/03/25. Reached out on 06/13/25 for a status update and was told that they had run out of stock, but they were restocking and it should arrive no later than 06/20/25. Waited until 07/02/25 to reach out again to now be told that their “storefront had been unexpectedly shut down” causing them to “lose access to order and payment systems”. Claimed they were restocking again and offered to “reship” my order. Shop app shows that it never left “preparing shipment” phase and clicking on their business now says “products unavailable, visit shop website”. Their website was down last night but has resurfaced today with new items for $0 and the same “just pay shipping” jargon. I requested that the money be returned by PayPal or Venmo as I was tired of the runaround and didn’t feel it was right for me to go through extra trouble getting my money back when the error is not on my part. They continue to allege they have no access to order or payment systems and that it has to be requested from bank. Do NOT waste your time.

Dollars Lost: $7.95

San Antonio, TX- 78201

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Alpha Lux Fitness

Phishing

I received an email saying someone had ordered Norton Utilities for my computer - call this phone number if you did not order this. When I called the number, they pretended to be Norton and would cancel the order if I would let them connect to my PC remotely. I recognized this as a scam and did not let them do this.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Norton - IMPOSTER

Phishing

I was helping an elderly friend purchase a flight with United Airlines and needed to change the itinerary. My friend claimed that she had been given a direct customer service line (855-801-6691) to a United Airlines employee named "Mike White" by United Airlines customer service, and she insisted we call that number. I initially took her claims at face value. After calling "Mike White," he said he could change the itinerary for a fee. After giving him my credit card information, he sent the new itinerary to me from a non-United Airlines email ([email protected]). I discovered that he was actually an "independent travel consolidator" and had charged hundreds of dollars of fees on top of the actual cost of the flight (the email mentions fees, but there is no itemized bill attached). "Mike White" was evasive when I asked what "air-itinerary.com" was and why the itinerary was not sent from an official United Airlines email address. While the new itinerary was legitimate, I am concerned that this individual is scamming United Airlines customers and representing themselves as United Airlines.

Dollars Lost: $752.2

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: United Airlines Imposter

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam - QVC Impostor

BEACH CHAIR SALE MARKETED ON FACEBOOK AS 'QVC'. I PAID FOR THEM VIA PAYPAL. THE ITEMS NEVER ARRIVED AND THE TRACKING NUMBER AND SITE THEY REFERRED ME TO PRODUCED NO USEFUL INFORMATION.

Dollars Lost: $54.97

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used:

Phishing - Home Warranty Division

Notice of expiration of home warranty, should contact them to avoid losing the warranty. Eligibility could be revoked if no response by 07/07/2025

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Home Warranty Division

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