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Phishing

This is a letter that comes periodically and is marked "Official Business". Then the letter states that if your warrantee expires on your car, you will be liable for repair charges. (DUH!) They ask you to call with your VIN number and they seem to know what year and make of car you own. While it is obvious to me this is a scam, the intentional use of words like "official" and "financially liable" makes this extremely scary for someone who doesn't know better - say a very young driver or elderly. Further, there is no company name nor address on this at all - just a phone number demanding your VIN and your current mileage. They should be shut down immediately before someone calls them out of fear and hands over a credit card.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - Phishing Scam - PayPal Impostor

Really good fake e-mail from "paypal" letting me know there was a payment request from Gemini.com. Scams are getting better every day.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Retail Business

During a Google search for vehicles for sale, a vehicle appeared on a business website. I contacted them by phone and email that was listed on the website. We had extensive conversation regarding the vehicle for sale. I became suspicious when they wouldn't provide a Carfax report so I purchased one myself. Upon reviewing the data in the Carfax report it became obvious it was fraud. I contacted the local police department in the city of the advertised business and they confirmed it was fraud

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Trucks More

Online Purchase

I placed an order through a Facebook ad for silk flowers with this company on April 9 and even paid for expedited shipping. All emails I sent, they just kept telling me the items were shipped and refused to refund my money. After a month of this shipment not moving, I opened a claim with PayPal. Still, the items would barely move and after daily communication with them, I finally opened a dispute through PayPal in June. Item was still showing it was barely moving every day I tracked it. Suddenly, the seller then said it was delivered on June 9 which it never was and PayPal ruled in their favor as the somehow created a fake tracking showing it was delivered. I have never received this item and am now out $52.01 and have now noticed this had happened to MANY other people when reviewing their Facebook page. People need to be made aware of these frauds so others don't lose money as I have.

Dollars Lost: $52.01

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Emphasizeh

Employment - Employment Scam

Was contacted by Text and email that my application had been selected by Delta.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: David Wilson

Online Purchase - Unauthorized Charges

i was calling to activate a gift card i go thru my health insurance and it wasn't working, so it transferred me to a person to help me get it to work.. they said it was activated after I gave them my bank info, they gave me lots of reasons why I needed to do that... before I did, I recheck the number on back of card and it was the correct number.. was looking at my bank acct and noticed this "my safe id" and another acct I already reported earlier today were taking money out at same days. I asked my husband if he recognized them and he didn't. So I contacted my back and had them cancel that card.

Dollars Lost: $162.28

Cheyenne, WY- 82001

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: My Safe ID

Online Purchase - Locayt

Presented as a pre-screening app fee to view a rental house. Never replied to my multiple request to set up an appointment to view the house nor my requests for a refund of the app fee.

Dollars Lost: $49

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Locayt

Debt Collections - Alex Tyson Law PLLC

I was contacted by Alex Tyson La PLLC via email stating that I had an open loan balance from Cash Advance USA. All of the emails stated that if the debt wasn't paid in full that I would be summoned to court and that my wages would be garnished. Every email was threatening enough for me to doubt whether I or my late husband had actually taken out the loan. I submitted payments for the installments, but then I kept receiving other collections request. I started doing some investigating and it occurred to me that I was being scammed. I have already contacted my bank who is doing their own investigation as well. This whole process is embarrassing and and I hope no one else has to go through what I have been through.

Dollars Lost: $1320

Seattle, WA- 98104

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Alex Tyson Law PLLC

Online Purchase - Wilkins Doberman Puppy

I was searching for a breeder for Doberman Pinscher puppies and I came across a website that seemed very legitimate. It contained very well put together information about health guarantees, transportation, how long they have been in business, etc. I put in a request to inquire about a puppy and was contacted by the person who said they were the breeder. They texted me what seemed like all the right information and answered all of my questions so I agreed to put a deposit down on one of the puppies. They immediately started pressing me for money when I started questioning about seeing veterinary papers and asking for pictures of the mother and father and more of the puppy. This person ignored my requests and would only identify themselves by what I'm presuming is someone's last name. After doing some research, I found out that this "company" has scammed many others and operates from all over the country using the same material on the websites, but under different names. I then told this person that I was rescinding my decision because of the information I found out and requested my deposit back. They got very angry when I told them why I was no longer interested and refused communication. The following day I received a text saying that they would refund my deposit. I sent them my tag for Venmo and never heard back or received my money.

Dollars Lost: $300

Rochester, NY- 14619

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Wilkins Doberman Puppy

Online Purchase - NoBlu Vision

Purchased 3 pairs of eyes glasses that were suppose to change in the sun and adjust to my eye sight. Glasses did not change to sun light or adjust to my eye sight. Glasses are junk!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Chestnut, NJ- 07083

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: NoBlu Vision

Other - Debt

Transcript “There's a scale going to follow up with a complaint receiving our office for Tony steel reference case number 342463 again this is for attorney meal reference case number 342463 documents regarding your file are being prepared to be sent out you will need to be available to sign for the delivery please show the agent to all dispatch confirmation if they are unable to reach you at home they will attempt to reach you with your verified place of employment in order to stop for your action from being taken you will need to contact agent immediately at number 888-731-1447 again this phone number is 888-731-1447 this call has been logged and recorded as proof of efforts being made to notify you…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Online purchase not received

I ordered summer dresses via this "company" from a facebook ad. I paid via credit card. I waited and did not receive anything. Contacted them via email and eventually they got back to me and said they would check. Gave me a tracking number and it said delivered. I never received anything. I emailed back and asked for a picture to confirm the package was delivered and they could not provide one. They finally emailed back and offered me a 55% refund. I refused and am filing a discrepancy with my credit card company and reporting them as a scam.

Dollars Lost: $40

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Sysnapha

Employment - Kelly Williams Realty / imposter

Offered me a job as a personal assistant said he was gonna be leaving the country and wanted me to pay his bills so I’m assuming he would send me a check for that reason

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Kelly Williams Realty / imposter

Online Purchase

Saw the ad on Instagram and it seemed to check out. Ordered over a month back and all tracking email fail when clicking them and all websites and emails do not work.

Dollars Lost: $80

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Lux Builds

Counterfeit Product

My son tried to fill out passport paperwork. This site popped up as the official application. When filled out you had to pay $85 for the application and $20 for expedited processing just to print.

Dollars Lost: $105

Austin, TX

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Uspassportassist

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

Saw beautiful quilt on Facebook and ordered it. Purchased the item on 4/21/25 for $156.09. No phone number was available. Have had 14 email interactions since. Received product on 5/29/2025. Product received wasn't even close to photo provided. Provided photos of both the pictured item & item received. Was told I could receive a 30% refund of what I paid & keep the product, which would be $46.82. Or I could return the product for 100% but would have to pay for the shipping. This address was provided for the return. Lin Ding +15015345948 132 Gaolong West Road, Kaku Shang Zhonggao City, Gaobu Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, 523084. I am already assuming that this address is bogus. Last email was to say just that.

Dollars Lost: $156

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Vantique

Online Purchase - ZynStyl Scam Website

Order a purse and never got it then tried to take more money from account when asked why shipping said it was delieved when it never was, sent me two different links saying it was ahipping then turned around ans tried to take another 100$ from account.

Dollars Lost: $25

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: ZYNYSTYL

Online Purchase - Online Airline Ticket Booking Scam

Scammer goes by several names: AIRBCNF, BOOKCHEAPNFLY, Reservations LLC, all out of Jamaica NY 11420. Scammer called AMERICAN AIRLINES and pretended to by the wife of credit card holder. This impersonator fraud cancelled my wife's travel reservations to EUROPE and then COMPLETELY rebooked the flight causing our credit card to charge for a unnecessary flight charge with penality fees of $2996.00. We are disputing the charges with AIRBCNF. There was absolutely NO NEED TO CANCEL and rebook my wife's flight. AIRBCNF never received my wife's permission to change or cancel flight and identified themselves as an American Airlines representative. AIRBCNF only cancelled and rebooked my wife's flight. My flight was never changed.....WHY WOULD SOMEONE CANCEL ONLY ONE FLIGHT ? This AIRBCNF company is acting in bad faith. They also are under the name of BOOKCHEAPNFLY. Someone from AIRBCNF called our home and threated us because we immediately disputed the charge on our American Express card...that call came from (315) 210 6812. The caller said the woman who changed our flight schedule was going to be fired from her job since we disputed the American Airline charge that was fraudulently made against our American Express Card. THIS AIRBCNF company needs to be stopped from future fraud activity and credit card charges. Feel free to contact me for further information.

Dollars Lost: $2996

South Ozone Park, NY- 11420

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: AIBCNF

Online Purchase - Online Purchase Scam

This is the message I have received repeatedly since ordering on June 24. Your order number is 32168M573101 and the product name is Women's Casual Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-ShirtBlack_L. The tracking number is: 7072773588264556940. We checked that your package logistics status has been updated. Now the package logistics status is: transit. Detail status of the logistics:brugge,8000,Belgium,The shipment has been processed in the parcel center of origin.

Dollars Lost: $72.05

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Structurlly

Advance Fee Loan - Advance America Loans

Advance America they email me and text me that i was approved for loan for 10,000 so they got my information told me they going to put 500.00 into my account and i would have to sent back to them and the 10000 would be into my account what she did went into my saving and took 500.00 and put in my checking account i didn’t realize it until i sent the card number to her i called her and told her what she did she ask for 250.00 more i told her i wasn’t send her nothing that New Jersey address in Mahaw New Jersey

Dollars Lost: $500

Fanwood, NJ- 07023

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Advance America Loans

Phishing - Home records Division

Postcard said this is for a Warranty Replacement Notice call 1-888-413-5452 for uninterrupted protection mailed directly to my home with my name and address listed.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Home records Division

Employment - Pilothouse Digital Ltd.

Company insisted that I invest $100 into the company after training in order to continue employment

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victoria, BC- V8W 1X6

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Pilothouse Digital Ltd.

Debt Collections - Phishing

"Hello, my name is Carol Miller and I'm calling from the offices of Sullivan and associates we have received time sensitive documents regarding a pending matter involving Jerome Had We have already mailed out several notices to the last address on file and there has been no response back. The firm is left with no other options. We will move forward with all the necessary actions required to resolve this pending issue. This a courtesy call to see if there is any questions Please call Sullivan associates at 855-203-1580 again the number is 855-203-1850. It's imperative if you return the phone call immediately please reference case number. 2519 Six Nine...

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Knotts Island, NC- 27950

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Sullivan and associates

Phishing - Student Loan Debt Department

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Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Student Loan Debt Department

Online Purchase - Bubulands.com Online Retail Scam

Ordered product via website. Received order confirmation and email to infirm about shipping delays. I responded back to email to inquire about estimated shipping date and email bounced back. Website is no longer valid. Have disputed charged with PayPal.

Dollars Lost: $69.9

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Bubulands.com Online Retail Scam

Online Purchase

I paid for a 3 day free trial for $1.00. I never got the information. When I tried to cancel, there was no way to do it. I sent emails and have not received a response.

Dollars Lost: $1

Los Angeles, CA

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: My Life .com

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Business Compliance Letter Scam

I was mailed a Virginia Annual Registration Fee to my home address with the instruction to send money to busfile.org/VA2025

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Business Filing

Online Purchase

They promise 1 interview in 15 days or a full refund. All their "interviews" are AI Bots. It's a total scam. No offers are real offers. I paid for two months at $342 total. After 7 emails back and forth I got one month refunded. They said it was their policy to only give 1 refund. So don't make the same mistake I made.

Dollars Lost: $171

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: JobHire.ai

Online Purchase - No Product Received

Took money with no product

Dollars Lost: $32.75

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Hong gong baotena l

Debt Collections

A person representing Docuprocess AI called my phone gave a reference number when i asked what this was about they said it was about a bill from 2004 from a local hospital and they wanted payment today. When i explained that i didn't have the money then the gentleman on the phone threatened me with court and to take my car and strip it down and sell it for parts. Before this he already had my social security number. He was asking for a payment of 2830.00 today.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: DOCUPROCESS AI

Phishing - Romance Scam

There has been what is said to be a “woman” targeting my father in law. He lost his wife of 52 years recently, is a disabled vet, and has been completely brainwashed. We cannot do anything to stop it as he believes everything is true. He has told us they’re getting married, she’s bringing him a bmw, a million dollar condo…etc. he has fallen 5 months behind on his rent, car payments, has lost his internet service and cable, and has no money for food. He will be evicted soon. There is no reasoning with him because of his current state of mind. Please help! My number is ************* ****

Dollars Lost: $50000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Worthless Problem-solving Service - Fake Lead Referral Service Scam

I purchased turning 65 medicare leads from this company and after I received the leads, I realized every phone number was disconnected and every mailer was a return to sender meaning fake address. All leads were fake people and I never received any real clients at all that I paid for.

Dollars Lost: $1666.5

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Lead transfer system

Government Agency Imposter - Passport website imposter

Googled “renew Passport” and was taken to website that states easy way to renew passport online

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: US Visa and Passport

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - travel services

I was searching for last-minute flights to San Francisco and found this company listed on Google Flights as the cheapest option. I proceeded to purchase a ticket through their website, providing my credit card details, name, date of birth, and address. Within an hour, I received a phone call from them requesting that I send a screenshot of the payment receipt to "confirm the payment." This struck me as unusual and suspicious, so I hung up. I then looked up the company and saw numerous negative reviews that raised serious concerns. Shortly after, they called again to request the screenshot. I told them I no longer felt comfortable and asked to cancel the booking. They placed me on hold, then returned to say the payment had already been confirmed and that my flight details would be sent shortly. I again asked to cancel, but they told me it would cost $50 to do so. The next day, I received flight information from them—but I still didn’t trust the situation. A review I had read mentioned that this company had canceled customers’ flights behind their backs, obtained a refund, and never returned the money to the original purchaser. I called the airline directly to verify the booking. The airline informed me that the contact information associated with the ticket was inaccurate and appeared to be fabricated. They also noted that the amount I paid didn’t match the actual ticket price and that the ticket had been purchased with a different credit card—not mine. Additionally, the original travel date had been changed the night before. Due to these red flags, the airline canceled the ticket and flagged the transaction as fraudulent. I’ve since contacted my bank, canceled my credit card, and am now monitoring my accounts for any signs of identity theft. This was an incredibly distressing experience, and I strongly urge others to be cautious before doing business with this company.

Dollars Lost: $118.82

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Adam Vacations

Online Purchase - online purchase

Site appeared legit being https and usual buying experience incl payment options (paypal). Got order confirmation email which said: "Just to let you know — we've received your order #QL10xxxxxx, and it is now being processed.We will package and dispatch your parcel within 2 business days. You can expect to receive it in 8-10 days.If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to this email, and we will respond ASAP." However no further communication for the next 7 days. I tried "Contact Us" on site couple times, no reply. Starting to fee like I got scammed.

Dollars Lost: $400

Phoenix, AZ- 85016

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: VPSORDER.COM

Debt Collections - Debt Collections Scam - Bjorn Harris Harris Impostor

I received a text message from 69534 about an outstanding debt being collected on behalf of Elizabeth River Tunnels. I have not used the Elizabeth River Tunnel system and the number provided does not match that listed for debt collection on BHH's website.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase

I placed an order and never received the item, even though the tracking information claimed it was delivered. The company is not legitimate. I contacted them, and they said they would resend the item, but when I checked the new tracking number, it showed delivery to a completely different address in Tennessee. I also tried to file a dispute through PayPal, but because the seller provided a tracking number showing “delivered,” PayPal sided with them. This seems to be part of the scam—using fake or unrelated tracking numbers to appear legitimate. Do not trust this company. They are not real, and you will not get what you paid for.

Dollars Lost: $59.99

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: zvovbs

Employment

Scam text as follows "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..."

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Target Imposter

Phishing

Recieved bright pink Home Insurance Expired letter, make contact immediatly to keep insurance

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Home Warranty Division

Employment - Target imposter

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 2078303670 for more information (Note: You must be at least 28 years old)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Target imposter

Employment - Employment Smishing and Identity Theft Scam

An online job get rich quick scheme of making $300-500 a day

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Employment Smishing and Identity Theft Scam

Debt Collections - Collection

A person left a voicemail stating they wre looking for my ex wife. I contacted them at that number to have them take me off their call list. He asked if I was *****. I said yes and they said that I was on a lawsuit with her and that we owed $4,000 for an old Best Buy credit card. I informed him that I never had a Best Buy credit card and he stated since we were married, that debt is my responsibility also. He said you will be in court next week and will owe $7,000 after we go to court, unless I settled today. I told him to go to hell and he hung up.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Foster Lewis Law Group Impersonator

Other

We bought an iphone 13mini from Koala Stash via Backmarket.com in September. As soon as it came the touch screen was not working- would triple press letters and numbers, making it a pain. Requested a return, life happened- like immense adult life crap- wife said she could deal with the phone to save us a hassle. We moved, phone was still a pain. Come April- still under said 'warranty' I resubmit a return, it's allowed, I send it back TO Koala Stash. We're adults, we respect our stuff, keep it clean, because we don't have money to keep buying phones- hence an older iPhone 13mini. Upon receipt I get a message from Backmarket with one grainy photo from Koala Stash saying they opened it and it was damaged due water so there isn't anything they can do. Wow, how convenient. Backmarket has the very seller asses the phone and takes THEIR word for it. So I vehemently push that there was no exposure to water and how was I to know the grainy photo was even our phone and I wanted before sale and additional photos from Koala Stash. They provided a few more- no before photos. Backmarket said they were sending the phone back to us- as it was sent it. Unrepaired, they offered a 10% discount on our next purchase. Yea....yea. So upon receipt of the phone, we figured we'd just sell for parts, the screen is broken- not the glass, but the screen now looks like it was dunked in water- lines running through it, phone getting hot- I can't even turn it off. SO I contact Backmarket again, they claim it was damaged in shipping and will refer me to the shipping claims dept. I see on other posts how that goes. So long story short, this is all about them making money. Not you, not the consumer. DO NOT BE CONFIDENT in any of their claims for replacement, fixes, etc. All sellers I am sure will just dump water on it, smash it more or whatever they need to do to keep that money. It's amazing...disgustingly amazing.

Dollars Lost: $400

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Backmarket

Online Purchase

Ordered On shoes. Never received. Totally got scammed.

Dollars Lost: $60

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Posing As: Dick's sporting goods

Employment - Publicis Groupe Imposter

I'm Darlene from Publicis Groupe's Human Resources Department. We've recently seen your excellent background and would like to recommend you a remote high-paying job opportunity! You can choose part-time or full-time, the work content is simple and can be completed at home. We will provide about 60 minutes of free training every day. The salary range is $100-500 per day, and your monthly income is guaranteed to be no less than $10,000, paid daily. In addition, regular employees can enjoy 15-25 days of paid annual leave, which is an ideal choice for you who really pursue work-life balance (recruitment requirements: over 18 years old). If you are interested, please send me a message:+15169280369

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Publicis Groupe Imposter

Retail Business

Claiming a payment was processed for something I DID NOT BUY and saying to contact them for a refund if this was done in error. Used Geek Squad PC Protection (Anti-Virus) as product via PayPal.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Lafayette, LA- 70506

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: JAY EVANS VIA LEX SNOW

Online Purchase - Wellamoon

Purchased 2 knee braces and came in wrong size. Company is unresponsive via phone. The amount noted plus tax and delivery.

Dollars Lost: $42.85

Post Falls, ID- 83854

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Wellamoon

Other

I regularly receive mail from Vehicle Service Division saying that immediate responce to this notice is required as well as a signature. The notice references an automobile I own. Several months ago I called the number that appears on the notice to ask that no further mail be sent to my address. They were unwilling to listen to my request and continually insisted that I activate a service contract because my factory warranty had expired It asks that I call immediately as this will be their final attempt to notify me (LOL)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Henrico, VA- 23231

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Vehicle services division

Employment - ebay imposter

The text message was the same as the one posted on this webpage.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: ebay

Home Improvement - home improvement

googled for dryer vent cleaning..the company, dryer socalddryerventpros came up and had $58 special for a inspection, called their number and asked for a appointment, July 3, 2025...it turned out it was a "bait and switch" scam...the rep eventually conned my wife to pay $300 cash for cleaning our vents and left the work incomplete and fraudulently gave a receipt to my wifes cell phone that did not work....I have tried many times to speak to somebody who answers their phone to refund $300 or give me their address, ownership. contractors license ?? etc...their website still active and are probably scamming other people....

Dollars Lost: $300

Date Reported: July 9, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

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