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Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam - Fake Collectible Items

The website looks very legit and the items were advertised as authentic Labubus. However, they were not upon arrival. Reaching them for a refund was without result and the website is no longer valid now.

Dollars Lost: $239.53

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 4, 2025

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I made a purchase of 2 jpg to pdf files that I needed to send a document by email. I paid $0.10 per file, to equal $0.20, which is seen on my statement 6/27/25. So that should've been it and concluded on business, until on 7/4/25, when a charge of $49.90 was made on my credit card by them, and then $49.90 again 30 minutes later. They attempted to charge by card 4 more times, being declined because my account had no more available credit. I went on the website, which contains no address, no phone number, and no real business name. The only form of contact is an email address [email protected], which I contacted multiple times, continuously receiving generic responses saying the same thing. I was unable to speak to a person individually in order to explain & resolve the issue hopefully. I attempted to look the company up via reverse address lookup based on my card. There are multiple company names in that suite # with the same owner, so it is very sketchy, still cannot speak to anyone, no numbers, no contacts. So, they get your credit card for a $0.10 document and then just continue to charge your card as long as they can, 30 minutes apart, until they cannot any longer. Don't do it, it's more hassle than it's worth at all, becoming very time consuming and inconvenient for the customer getting scammed. Stay away from them, there are plenty of companies that do this service for free, have business information on their website for assistance, and will not steal from you.

Dollars Lost: $99.8

New York, NY- 10016

Date Reported: July 4, 2025

Online Purchase - Online Purchase - Emma and Liam

I ordered a dress online -the dress came but the size and material were wrong. I attempted to refund the dress. The company e mailed me and offered me to keep the dress and buy another item at a discount. I declined as the dress does not fit and I want my money back. I have not heard from them since and I have sent a few e mails to follow up since this time. I have also made a comment on the facebook page -they are not responding to me. When I looked into this further I found the website does not offer customers a phone number or address -only an e mail. I also noticed the home page says the company is located in Toronto ON, however when my item was shipped it was sent from China. I am now concerned I will be out this money.

Dollars Lost: $89.95

Toronto, ON-

Date Reported: July 4, 2025

Employment - https://app.melonbyte-global-aso.com

What I am sharing with you is an online job, which is done remotely online via mobile phone or computer. It is easy to get started. You can do this job at home or other places. You can do it in any free time. It is about 1 hour a day, and the salary is more than $100 a day. The working hours are from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time). You can work any time in between. Are you interested in this type of work and working hours?Before you officially join the company, It will provide you with one-on-one training, and you will receive a training bonus of $70-150. Whether you are successfully hired or not, you can get this training bonus.Let me know if you need more detailsThe company will provide the website address of the work platform, and we will register a work account. We will complete the work through this platform every day (two groups of optimization tasks need to be completed every day, each group needs to complete 40 click task optimizations, and at least 80 optimization tasks need to be completed every day, which takes about 1 hour). The platform has an algorithm system to assist us in completing the work tasks. Our working hours are 10:00-22:00 Eastern Time. We can do it anytime during this period. It only takes about 1 hour a day to complete the work and get paid international company with users all over the world. The company's main business is to help TikTok, Facebook and various other applications increase exposure and rank high in (Apple Store, Google Play). App developers publish their APP software on Apphud's work platform, so our responsibility is to promote the APP published by merchants on the Melon Bytes platform. The actual work is to rate the applications published by merchants on the Melon Bytes platform, but there is no need to really write a review for the application here, but just one click to increase the rating of the application, just like you click ?? on TikTok to like your favorite videos

Dollars Lost: $17671.76

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Phishing

Copy: From: [email protected] Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) - Final Notice: Enforcement Actions Effective July 5st. Our records indicate that you currently have outstanding traffic violation penalty(ies). Pursuant to Texas Administrative Code, Title 43, Rule §15C-16.003, if payment is not received by July 4, 2025, the following enforcement actions will be taken: 1.Reporting to the state's violation database. 2.Suspension of your vehicle registration effective July 5nd. 3.Suspension of your driving privileges for 30 days. 4.Referral to toll collection, with an additional 55% service fee applied. 5.Initiation of legal proceedings may occur, and your credit rating may be negatively impacted. Pay Now: https://tx.state-dmvsac.city/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

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam - Facebook Ads

I was targeted by a Facebook ad from Centerty for "This is NOT a Sketchbook" by art teacher, Lauren Horn. The video made it look like it was the original item by the author. I ordered two, one that came with a set of drawing pencils. I did not receive the authentic hardcover books that are printed on high quality drawing paper. Instead, I received two fake, unauthorized copies of the original artist’s work. Here’s how I can tell: 1. They are not hardcover as described- they are flimsy and bent on the edges. 2. They are printed on cheap copy paper, not high-quality drawing paper. 3. The printing is low quality- the photographs are too dark to draw from. 4. Some of the letters are missing from the text on the front cover. 5. The original product advertisement and link have been deleted from both Facebook and the Centerty website. I reached out to the company requesting a refund and they offered me $6 of the $58.78 I spent. I countered with a repeated request for a full refund and they replied with an $8 offer. After that, I filed a report with PayPal to get a full refund. I am still waiting to hear back from them.

Dollars Lost: $58.78

New York, NY- 10001

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I ordered a specific dress from Midnight Lueur based on the photos and product description on their website. What I received was completely different — completely different color, wrong fit, different style and cheap quality, not even close to what was advertised. When I showed them clear photo proof, they repeatedly tried to manipulate and gaslight me by offering only partial refunds (first 10%, then 20%, then 30% saying it was their final offer out of goodwill) instead of honoring a full return and refund as promised in their own policy. They falsely claimed my issue ‘does not qualify’ for a refund when it absolutely does. This company is blatantly scamming customers with false advertising, bait-and-switch tactics, and deceptive refund practices. Midnight Blur should not be trusted — they are operating fraudulently.

Dollars Lost: $127.8

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Employment - Irad Oncology

I was offered a remote job for Irad Oncology. I accepted the job offer and was sent a check by email for a $1,000 for software for my home office. I contacted the bank, in which is Community Bank. I was advised the check issued by Cathy Nevone was fraudulent and the bank was aware of the fraudulent account. Elizabeth Perkins is the individual that I spoke with about the job. Beware of these two women who are scamming people and using the company name Irad Oncology.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

San Diego, CA

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Identity Theft - Telemarketing

Carlile from Merchant Services called - I have stated MANY times when they call to be taken off the calling list. Stated today if they call back would be filing a complaint. He just kept saying "I understand" & continued talking. I asked repeatedly what it is they understand me to say & to please repeat back what I said - they just keep talking as if you've said nothing. I hung up & they called back...

BBB Note: Please contact the Federal Trade Commission by using their website www.ftc.gov and filing a complaint against the company for violation of the Telemarketing Act: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Advance Fee Loan - Loan Solicitation - Phishing Scam

I received an email from the “Support Manager” at quickgrowthdash.com calling me Porsche, which is not my name, saying that my “application was under review.” I have applied for no loans. This is fraud being attempted and I reported it. I emailed them back saying void this and leave me alone. Please take care of this scamming company.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I attemtped to purchase a product with curatle and it was never delivered. When I contacted the support line, I was ignored. I am still working with my bank to recover the money, but it might take a while. Warning this is a scam company, do not do business with them!

Dollars Lost: $570

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Phishing - KS Dept of Revenue IMPOSTER

Kansas Department of Revenue - Division of Vehicles FINAL NOTICE: Enforcement Actions Effective July 4 Our records indicate outstanding traffic violation fines associated with your case. Pursuant to Kansas Administrative Regulation K.A.R. 15C-16.003, failure to satisfy payment by July 4, 2025 will result in the following enforcement measures: 1.Submission to the Department of Revenue's statewide violation database. 2.Suspension of vehicle registration effective July 5. 3.30-day driver's license suspension. 4.Referral to the Kansas Payment Center with imposition of a 55% administrative fee. 5.Potential criminal prosecution and reporting to credit bureaus. Pay Now: https://ksdot.com-cgl.city/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

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Employment - Employment Solicitation Scam - Adjust Impostor

Hi, I'm Lena, a recruiting representative at Adjust. We'd like to offer you a remote position with flexible hours and will assist Adjust's merchants with data updates, visualizations, and bookings. Free training is available. You'll work 60 to 90 minutes per day and be paid $100 to $500 per day. The base salary is $800 per 4 days of work, plus a 5-day paid trial period. After the trial period, you can sign a contract with a base salary of $5,000 plus a performance bonus of $1,000 to $3,000. We also offer paid annual leave, maternity leave, and paternity leave.(Note: You must be 25 years of age or older.) If you would like to participate, please send a message to this number: +12136196037 Looking forward to hearing from you!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Bill Notice - Phishing Scam

Invoice # R-****** was sent to my accounts payable for services rendered from Dec. 2nd 2024 to Jan. 30 2025. $48,920.00 was requested to be wired to Bank GO2bank Account name Precision Analytics Consulting LLC Account#:15107661196137 Routing #: 124303162 Only email

Dollars Lost: $0.0

New York, NY- 10038

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

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

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

Placed an order for waist beads over 6 weeks ago and have not received my order. I emailed their support team several times and have not received an answer. I used their contact form and haven’t received an answer from that as well. Received email with USPS tracking link 10 days after ordering and the status has stayed the same: “Pre-Shipment, USPS Awaiting Item”. When I click on the USPS link a download window pops up. It’s very shady.

Dollars Lost: $73.96

Lansdowne, PA- 19050

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Other - Other

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

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

My emails to them: Order placed 5/6 * Refund request (items yet to leave the facility) 5/21, 5/22 * Phone call, left detailed message 5/28 - no response * Items (damaged and not as described) arrive 6/17 * Refund requested following exact instructions on your website 6/17 * Another refund request 6/20 and 5 more times after. I have tried to cancel this order via phone and email and have been completely ignored (see details with dates above). Now I am trying to get a refund after the items arrived a full month (6 weeks after order date) after was promised and I am being ignored again. I have included the BBB on this thread so they can also follow up accordingly along with my complaint.

Dollars Lost: $76.83

New York, NY- 10013

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

AMERICAN BEAUTY D/B/A BROW PRO HAS AGREED TO REFUND ME $25.80 and is now saying they can't return to to my credit card

Dollars Lost: $25.8

Astoria, NY- 11105

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Credit Cards - E car rentals

I tried to book a rental car on line i called the available phone number855-470- 0346 I was told to purchase a Go2ban k debit card and load the card with $337 dollars and I was told by a representative not to do Anything with the card because the card was very sensitive and they didn't want mistakes on my behalf so I called after leaving my local Walgreens I called them and gave them the card information I was told to wait for a of confirmation number coming to my email no confirmation email was ever sent so I called back and was told the agent by the name of Sam at extension 1011 was on a coffee break and he was my new support agent and his words were that Sam incorrectly loaded card information so my card was blocked the agent told me and explained to me that I need to get another Go2bank card and load it again with $337 dollars and call them back with new card number and when they arrived with the delivery car they would return my $337 in cash at the time if drop of with the rental car I told them that was all the money i had and the told me my card would be blocked for 7 days before it was usable I never gave permission to block my card and now I have no money no car and no way to get to work that was all the money i had and they scammed me out if it i tried calling back only to have the agent hang up the phone when i was trying to get this resolved I was hung up on 3 times by this Rental company and now i have no money no car and cant fet to work and will be probably miss out in this my job I NEED HELP

Dollars Lost: $350

Buffalo, NY- 14227

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Employment - Target IMPOSTER

Hi, I'm a recruiter at TARGET, my name is Maya. 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 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, and earn extra income on weekends. You can work anytime and anywhere according to your schedule and earn $100-$500 per day and get paid the same day! 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 5864747070 for more information (Note: You must be at least 25 years old)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Other

I googled Walmart technical support and called the 888 number to fix my phone number in my Walmart app. I was on the phone with him for five hours and he had me go into my Cash app going into crypto and then he had me go to the Walmart store and purchase to Walmart money cards. I just received my Social Security check on the first and they drained both my checking and savings account.

Dollars Lost: $900

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Golden Harvest Sweepstake

I received a voicemail stating I was a 3rd place winner of a Golden Harvest Sweeprakes. 5,500,000, 650,000 home, 7000 a week for life, and a 2025 vehicle. The Mega Millions Sweepstakes had made all necessary arrangements for you to receive your prize, and funds are currently being processed and remitted at the Federal Reserve Bank. Please call claim department at 929-709-6775.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Counterfeit Product - https://mypassporthub.com/

The website looked like it was going to process my application for a passport, it took all the information and did not present us with a passport, but instead gave a form to use to apply for his passport.

Dollars Lost: $94.95

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Phishing

Someone names Patrice Branch has called me numerous times over the span of a few months from National Asset Management about a "civil matter" and didn't disclose any personal identifying information on if it was sent to the right person, however this sounds like a pre-recorded call as its the same wording every time, ending with a smug "Good luck" at the end. They included a number of 833 795 5753 which is different form the number that they originally called me on.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Retail Business

Facebook advertisement to sell OHMAHA STEAKS bundle of chicken and Beef bundle. You pay with your credit card and then you get a verification e-mail looking like it is from Ohama Steaks. Your spam folder identifies it as dangerous to click on. You also got an email from pay pal indicating a sale of a desk, which is not what you ordered.

Dollars Lost: $103

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

This woman has been calling and texting me claiming I was eligible for a lot of money but in order to receive it I would have to go buy some Vanilla visa gift cards and give her the gift card number to get my money. She says she from California and she want to help people. I know this is a scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Online Purchase - Juvein

Do not buy from this company. Although the website looks legit, this company is not and does not follow their own stated policies. It took almost a month to receive my order(website says 2-4 business days). I received tracking that product was coming from China. The picture attached to the tracking showed a bag of potato flour, not the protein powder I ordered. When I received my order, it was from a random person,not a business. I have not opened this product as I am afraid to ingest it as I have no idea what it really is. I have repeatedly reached out to the company since receiving my order and they will not honor their own "30 day money back guarantee,try risk free" policy. Very deceptive advertising!

Dollars Lost: $127.68

Piscataway, NJ- 08854

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Employment - Employment Solicitation Scam - Costco Impostor

Hello, I'm Gianna from the Costco Recruiting team. Your profile caught our attention through multiple recruiting platforms and we believe you'd be a good fit for our current part-time remote job opportunity. This position focuses on helping merchants on Costco manage and update their product information to increase visibility and engagement. The hours are very flexible - just 60 to 90 minutes per day, 4 days per week. You can work anywhere and will be paid between $250 and $500 per day. The base pay is $1,000 per 4 working days. We also offer free training and 15 to 20 days of paid vacation per year in addition to all standard vacation days. The company currently has 20 vacancies, if you want to join us, please send a text message to 3237135071 for more information (Note: You must be 25 years old or older)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter - Phishing Calls

Scammer is requesting credit card numbers and expiration dates as well as my social security number after confirming my name. This is the number 737-303-4487 and name was Jonathan David

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Phishing - Phishing Scam

They had me download a app called Assist Client and started asking for bank and CasApp info stating they needed the info to to schedule the assembly of my dining room set I purchased online through walmart. They got alot of my wife's bank information and we had to change her bank info. I also called them back and asked them their location and her response was Why do you need it?then hung up the phone

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Credit Cards

They text CJYIY.Q info u61A40

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Employment - Employment Solicitation Scam - Target Impostor

Hi, I'm a recruiter at TARGET, my name is Maya. 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 5132548864 for more information (Note: Applicants must be at least 28 years old and responsible.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Arlington, VA

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Online Purchase - Summer flex Roofing and Masonry

They (representatives of Summerflex Roofing and Masonry) came by my house and offered to clean my roof and gutters. I invited them back the next day to begin work and the informed me that my roof needed to be replaced and removed many of the shingles, then insisted that they needed a $7,000 deposit to get the materials. The never called back and never showed up. I called back and had numerous conversations over a couple weeks about getting my refund but it was never provided. Their phone number now goes straight to voicemail and their voicemail box is full. I spoke with a company of a similar name, Summerflex Construction, and they said that they'd heard of this company ripping off other people, not just in Washington state but also in New Jersey.

Dollars Lost: $7000

Seattle, WA- 98104

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

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

Counterfeit Product - Online Retailer Scam - Lububu Impostor

I was directed by a TikTok ad to [email protected] where I purchased a supposedly authentic lububu (BOGO) on 6/10/25. The packaging arrived on 7/2/25 and after opening what looked like authentic packaging, the product inside was clearly a knock off (poor stitching, misalignment of print features, etc.)

Dollars Lost: $34.98

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Employment - Maya from Target (IMPOSTER)

Hi, I'm a recruiter at TARGET, my name is Maya. 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 5132547753 for more information (Note: Applicants must be at least 28 years old and responsible.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Government Agency Imposter

I received a letter from Business filing (busfile.org/WI2025) instructing me to file my annual report for my business before the deadline or my business would be administratively dissolved or revoked if the 2025 Annual Report is not filed on time. It included a QR code as well as a website. I went to go pay and it was telling me I owed $200 + $100 late fee. I felt like something was definitely off when I saw the high total when usually my fee is $25 annually. I didn’t pay and instead looked up this company to find other people have also received this letter. Also see https://newbusinessfiling.org/

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Dayton, OH- 45458

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Online Purchase

Advertising authentic Labubus at discounted prices. Sends you a tracking number that is fake but still updates and you'll end up receiving nothing.

Dollars Lost: $115

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

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

Investment - Investment

Do not buy anything from these individuals. Carla Moore and Erica/ Noemi Moore are committing pure fraud. Giving people fake documentation for home purchases.

Dollars Lost: $100000

Houston, TX

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Online Purchase - Delivery

Bricktify posted their products on Facebook. I went to their site and ordered 3 of their products. As soon as I entered the payment information I received two emails, one from Bricktify saying my order was confirmed and then a second one from what looks like PayPal saying that I paid a person named Nguyen Hong. That's when I realized this may be a scam. They sent me tracking information saying that it will updated in a few days. A month later I still could not access tracking information. When I reached out to them through their website the response I received said that I need to be patient, things are moving slower than expected. At this point, tracking information as not been updated, I've reached out again telling them I want my money back and am no longer receiving responses.

Dollars Lost: $195.15

San Francisco, CA- 94104

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

Phishing

received an attached "invoice" for an "FSI Health Plan" renewal plan. The "invoice" is a doctored photo, and not anything official. There was nothing of note in the body of the email.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 3, 2025

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