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Employment - Indeed IMPOSTER

Received text message from recruitment manager at Indeed offering remote work and free training, flexible hours, to update App Store.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Burbank, CA

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Indeed IMPOSTER


Online Purchase - MN Corporate Certificates

After opening my LLC in Minnesota, I received a letter in the mail stated "2025 Certificate of Good Standing Request Form" asking me to send in a check for $98.50 to get a certificate of good standing sent. I sent in the check in March and it was cashed. I never received anything in the mail. Several follow up calls have reached a "representative" who takes down my information and promises someone will give me a call back and I never get anything back. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Dollars Lost: $98.5

Saint Paul, MN- 55104

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: MN Corporate Certificates


Employment

This was the text: Hello, I'm Maya from TARGET. Your background and resume have been recommended by multiple online recruitment agencies. Therefore, we would like to offer you an excellent remote online part-time job to help TARGET merchants update their data, increase exposure and bookings, and provide you with free training. Flexible working hours, both part-time and full-time are available, working 60 to 90 minutes a day, 4 days a week, and earning extra income on weekends. You can work anytime, anywhere according to your own schedule and earn $100 to $500 a day. The basic salary is $950 for every 4 days of work. Paid annual leave: In addition to statutory holidays such as maternity leave and paternity leave, ordinary employees also enjoy 5 to 15 days of paid annual leave. If you want to join us, please send a message via SMS to 7868308943 for more information (Note: you must be at least 25 years old)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Target Imposter


Employment

Text message 'Hi, I'm Adina from Qualtrics. Your background and resume have been recommended by multiple online recruitment agencies. Therefor, we would like to offer you a great remote online part-time job to help update app store data, increase app views and downloads, and provide you with free training. Flexible working hours, both part-time and full-time are available, working 60 to 90 minutes a day, 4 days a week, and earning extra income on weekends. You can work anytime and anywhere according to your schedule and earn $100 to $500 a day. The basic salary is $800 per 4 days of work. Paid annual leave: In addition to statutory holidays such as maternity leave, ordinary employees also enjoy 5 to 15 days of paid annual leave. If you want to join us, please send a text message to 6467263086 for more information (Note: you must be at least 25 years old)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Qualtrics Imposter


Employment - Employment

I received this text message: “Hi, I'm a recruiter at Qualtrics, my name is Adina. 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 Qualtrics 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 $600 per 3 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 8459068374 for more information (Note: You must be at least 25 years old)”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Qualtrics


Online Purchase - Fashiomain

The website advertised very attractive Egyptian-style dresses made with gauze cotton material. When I received them, they were made out of a heavy polyester-type material, and none of the designs advertised on the website were on the dresses. For example, the white linen dress that I ordered had been stitched with black thread.

Dollars Lost: $80.99

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Fashiomain


Counterfeit Product - NuBlu Vision

These glasses were advertised on television with a toll free number and made claims that once they were received were not even close to the claims made. FRAUD

Dollars Lost: $53.44

Betsytown, NJ- 07201

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: NuBlu Vision


Online Purchase - Locayt

Viewing rental sites on Zumper app on iphone, when putting in interest for rental property, text and email response to apply for a tour came via Locayt. They responded to email/texts and phone calls regarding application questions. No responses about application or a tour time. Additional messages from them about following up by calling and to apply with no mention of previous application.

Dollars Lost: $49

Chicago, IL- 60640

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Locayt


Phishing - Phishing - Travel Scam

The site is one of the first to appear when searching for travel clearance to the country of Colombia. The site requests passport numbers, date of birth, email, and other PII ensuring proper entry to the country. At the end, the site charges a $49.95 fee for processing, which was paid via credit card. Once the payment was processed, I received an email confirmation. As the time for my travel came, I had not seen the approval. I attempted to contact the customer support email, but received a notice that yahoo was unable to deliver the message to the address. When you call the customer service number, it immediately goes to voicemail, requesting your name, email, and phone number.

Dollars Lost: $49.95

Harrisburg, PA- 17111

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: GetCheckMIGColombia


Phishing - Phishing Scam

Called that i had 86000 in capital that i had to 72 hrs to claim, have to call an escrow company to open an account with 2800 in order to claim the 86000. The guy was even ignorant with me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used:


Employment

I had applied for a remote data entry job with what I thought was Barnes Construction through Zip Recruiter. I received a text message from Julie Cardinel claiming to be with Barnes Construction. She informed me that I had advanced to next phase of their hiring process. She informed me to contact a Mrs Christina Shams through Signal app. Gave me the link to download it. I did download it and had to add this person and phone number to my personal contacts so that I could reach out to her for the next phase. When I finally got it all downloaded, I proceeded to call the number (816) 972-1064 through the app and there was no answer. I finally hung up and sent a text. She never asked anything about my skills or anything job related. She did ask for my email address so that she could send my hiring packets to me and then proceeded after that to tell me that she was going to turn everything in to the Admin that was making the decision and I should hear something shortly. I did receive an email but the offer letter was for Cordial Dental first and then a few minutes I received another email with Barnes Construction on the offer letter. Both emails were sent from the same email and had 2 different names for the president of each company. I will note that the letters were the same type of form letter. I looked up Barnes Construction on Google and it took me to a website for the company. At first I was like, ok it looks legit but the more I thought about it, I was skeptical so I decided to call the phone number listed on their website and I was told it was not a valid number. I thought ok....maybe I hit a wrong digit so I tried again. Got the same message. Mrs. Christina has reached back out asking for feedback and I have not responded. I came on BBB to see if they were listed and found another person had the same issue. I never sent my documents (thank goodness) and won't.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Fayetteville, NC

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Barnes Construction


Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare - We received a fax from Harbor Medical wanting a physician's signature to bill Medicare for unnecessary wrist orthosis for a patient.

We received a fax from Harbor Medical wanting a physician's signature to bill Medicare for unnecessary wrist orthosis for a patient. The fax the scammer used to send was different than the fax we were to send the requested information back to. The fax came from 647-776-5208 and the fax back number was 848-668-4167.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Harbor Medical


Online Purchase

The company advertised an indestructible dog toy. They offered a free replacement should damage happen or refund. Within 5 minutes, the toy was destroyed and I took pictures and notified them. They apologized and said they would send a replacement. They never did. They ignored repeated inquiries as to replacement status. I demanded a refund, but the request was ignored. No reply.

Dollars Lost: $43.94

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: lettucepets.com


Online Purchase - Facebook Game Items For Sale

Please do not purchase from GameWorld2255 they quote you a price for max upgrade $200.00 , then add additional 50. Then add another 150. 00 even though the agreement was 200.00 dollars and paid for.

Dollars Lost: $250

UT

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Gameworld2255


Employment - Ebay Impostor

Hello, I'm Judy from the ebay 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 ebay 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. There are only 20 openings at this time, if you are interested, please text 4482058945 for more information. (Note: You must be 25 years old or older)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Ebay


Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - 2025 Mebane Travel & Adventure Show

Flyer received USPS... cordially invited to 2025 Mebane Travel & Adventure Show.. promises many complimentary goodies.. $100 dining card, Cruise, Air tickets, Hotel stay... Yada yada.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Albany, NY- 12211

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: 2025 Mebane Travel Adventure Show


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

This company is imposing and scamming people though social media ads and social media marketplace. They are presenting themselves as Natural Life. Natural Life's real website is www.naturallife.com. The impostors website is www.sunkindly.com. They are allowing to to make full purchases without providing a order number or invoice. During the shopping experience they are advertising super low markdowns/ warehouse sale events. They do have a chat box for help but it isnt instant messaging and it claims to send an email in "2-3 days". No phone numbers, addresses, or emails can be found on the website after looking thoroughly it. On the bank statement it is showing as KIMV WEAR CAPIVITY CO with a phone number of 938-888-8145. Natural Life certified social media platforms has made recent posts notifying users of the impostors/scammers. Currently working with bank linked to the debit/credit card company on disputing the fraudulent charges.

Dollars Lost: $73.12

FL

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Natural Life Imposter


Phishing - Phishing Phone Call

They call me and ask me my name. Is a Indian lady

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used:


Phishing - North Carolina DMV-Impostor

North Carolina DMV Final Notice: Enforcement will begin July 12. Our records show that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. Per North Carolina Motor Vehicle Code D508-12.083, if you do not pay by July 11, 2025, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to DMV violation database 2. Suspend your vehicle registration effective July 12 3. Suspend driving privileges for 30 days 4. Go to toll booth and be charged a 40% service fee 5. You may be prosecuted and your credit score will be affected Pay Now: https://www.ncdot-goc.cfd/us Please pay now before enforcement to avoid a license suspension and further legal trouble. (Reply Y and reopen this message to click the link, or copy it to your browser.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: North Carolina DMV-Impostor


Advance Fee Loan - advance fee loan

Daily voicemail from robocaller: “This is Evelyn from underwriting I'm reaching out about a time sensitive personal matter your file has been reviewed and is nearly approved we're just waiting on a few final steps to verify some details please get back to us to wrap this up you can reach me or someone on my team at 888-919-4305 or just press two to speak with an underwriter now to decline future contact press nine…” Note: recording has been the same but calling from different numbers. However today I got a different recording from a different Evelyn at a different callback number: Evelyn from lemming West Coast branch I've been looking over your file for your funding approval and it's almost done we just need to confirm two quick things if you have a moment right now press two to connect with me or underwriting directly if it's easier you can also call me back at 877-580-1825 before 5 PM today and we'll wrap this up together to opt out of future calls press nine…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Evelyn at underwriting


Employment - Employment Scam

I applied for a remote position and was emailed by someone claiming to be interested in me from the company I applied to. They invited me to discuss it further on Google chat. They requested an image of my Driver license. Sent me an offer letter then proceeded to send me a check for mobile deposit to purchase home office equipment for my job duties. Wanted me to purchase it from their vendor.

Dollars Lost: $750

Chicago, IL- 60601

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Fin Advisors


Other - Harrisharris

I revived a the below text from the number 69534 with someone else’s name. Ryan, Harris & Harris is a debt collector for Elizabeth River Tunnels. This notice is regarding a balance of $83.27 on your account 114345026. To Pay: https://hhcollect.co/9WsDG or https://www.driveert.com/#/paybyplate-landing or call 855-336-5120. Reply STOP to stop

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Harrisharris


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - U.S TREASURY DEPT--MR. BOBBY WALLACE ***Imposter***

A man called saying he was from the U.S. Treasury Dept wanting me to authorize the cancellation of my Publisher's Clearing House check for $6+million dollars. Told him that I was never notified of any winnings. No one had come to my door with the giant winning check as seen on TV. Gave me my file number 933145 and the check number 33583110. So he said for me to call PCH at (765) 779-2018 and talk to Michael Collins who answered the phone-(no switchboard). Mr. Collins said Treasury requires $899.99 to reinstate my check which he quoted to be $8+million. Told I could not do as am on Social Security. Then told him I would pay it from the winnings. He then said I pay $99.99 now and $399.99 after I receive the check. After the check was reinstated, he said that they would call and set up a time for delivery of the giant check seen in TV ads. Told him a lot money and asked him to call me in an hour.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: U.S TREASURY DEPT--MR. BOBBY WALLACE


Phishing

Got a letter in mail from Mt Juliet Municipal Court for a parking ticket. I never been out there and the date is not accurate. It also wants the money to be sent to a an address in San Francisco. It looks really legit and even have my license plate. Permit 634 is listed. 

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used:


Employment - Coscto Imposter Text

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 3464015286 for more information (Note: You must be 25 years old or older)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Coscto Imposter


Online Purchase

Placed an order for a Labubu and from the beginning the shipping information indicated it was coming from China despite the company having a US address located in NYC. Tracking number for shipping is not valid and it has been three weeks since order was placed with nothing.

Dollars Lost: $28

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Bear R Us


Retail Business - QR Code Generator

QR Code generator allows you to create a FREE qr code. after we did this, we made our fliers for the business and ordered them. the following week when i returned to work, we had an email stating our "free trial' qr code was ending. they never once informed us that this code would only be accessible for so long. then proceeded to say we have to pay to keep it. we had already purchased our fliers with THAT QR code on it, so we agreed to pay $11 a month and can cancel at anytime. instead they took the entire years worth ($133) and will not refund us for the 11 months my boss did NOT approve with me to purchase.

Dollars Lost: $133

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: QR Code Generator


Employment - Amazon Imposter Employment

This is what I received. Hello. I am Linda Jackson, a recruiter at Amazon. Your resume has been recommended by several online recruitment companies. After preliminary review, we have decided to invite you to an interview for the position of Information Systems Manager. The company currently has 5 vacancies. This is a great remote online network job that can help merchants update data and provide free training. The company works 20 to 60 minutes a day (anytime, anywhere), and if you are willing, the daily salary can reach 200 to 500 US dollars. The basic salary is more than 2,000 US dollars per week. Paid annual leave: In addition to statutory holidays such as maternity leave and paternity leave, ordinary employees also enjoy 15-20 days of paid annual leave. If you want to join us, please contact us via WhatsApp: +13217204675 (Note: You must be at least 25 years old)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Amazon Imposter Employment


Phishing

I was contacted on TikTok by a profile claiming to represent LoBabies, a baby product company. They commented on a video of my baby saying they’d like to “feature” him and offered an ambassador opportunity. After I responded, they messaged me with a long list of “perks,” including a £30 deposit, commissions, and a buy-1-get-2-free deal — but only if I made an initial purchase. They never explained the real value of the deposit or clarified how payments work. The use of British pounds (despite me being in the U.S.) and the push to make a purchase immediately made it feel suspicious. This appears to be a misleading marketing tactic or scam where users are tricked into buying products under the false impression of being paid or featured. I believe they are targeting creators by using their baby content and offering fake incentives.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: @lobabies_aliana


Phishing - Funding Approval Phone Call

Keep calling me telling me that they have been looking over my file for funding approval and it's almost done, and they just need to confirm two quick things. I haven't applied for anything.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Living Union West Coast Branch


Other - Text Message Loan Scam

Recieved a txt from Alexis from CNFI USA, asking me to contact her about a $20,000. personal loan I supposedly requested. She asked me to please contact her to discuss more options. I feel this is a scam since I did not request a loan. I have not responded to the 3 txts I have recieved.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: CNFI USA


Debt Collections - Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP

I received a letter from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP referring to themselves as a debt collector for an unpaid toll from Northwest Parkway in Colorado. The dates listed was between 4/20/2023 and today (7/11/25). I have never been to Colorado nor any unpaid Toll bills. They even went as far as listing a reference number and a client code. After further research i realized this "company" has multiple complaints of scam underneath them for the same exact action they pulled with me. Please be careful.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Broomfield, CO- 80021

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Linebarger Goggan Blair Sampson LLP


Utility

I called Spectrum through their app to resolve a connection issue, and the call was intercepted by a scammer posing as Spectrum internet services. They tell me I didn't have the things I do actually have. And then I had to be transferred to earthlink, to get different internet, because I couldn't use my connection and had to get fiber. So they cold transferred me over to Eathlink with the instructions to say, I was a new customer and not to mention I had spoken with a spectrum person at all, and then to call them back. I did that dart services. Had to pay an installation fee, and then my debit card stopped working. So I had to get a different debit card, and now that I'm trying to cancel the service because it was a scam, they're saying I have to pay a $200. cancellation fee and I cannot speak with a supervisor. "They'll give me a call back".

Dollars Lost: $85

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Acting as: Spectrum/Earthlink


Online Purchase - Redfin / imposter

Redfin posted a house for rent, we sent a message to your the home it directed to a website for prescreening and had a 49 dollar fee. The house was off market the whole time

Dollars Lost: $49

Sparks, NV- 89436

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Redfin / imposter


Debt Collections

Message left on voicemail identified their business name file number indicating that I have been served and need a response immediately to take care of the issue.. When I returned the call a different person answered insisting I verify who I was they would not identify themselves they had my information such as home address, mortgage Bank, credit card Bank name, my cell phone number... I called said Bank which is also my mortgage company explain situation they verified nothing historical in their records of me owning, oweing on a card.. only current mortgage that is up to date..

Dollars Lost: $0.0

CA

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Civil source processing


Other - Government Agency Imposter Safety Manuals Scam .

Subject: Report of Fraudulent Safety Manual Solicitation Sent to My Business (CXM LLC) Dear BBB Scam Tracker, I am reporting what I believe to be a deceptive or fraudulent solicitation sent to my business, CXM LLC, based in Washington, DC. On or around July 10, 2025, I received a document titled “2025 – Safety Manual Order Form (Washington DC Businesses)” from an organization identifying itself as C.P.S., requesting a payment of $295.00 for a supposed OSHA-required safety manual. The form strongly implies that purchasing this manual is necessary to avoid government fines or civil penalties, citing various OSHA statutes. Upon closer review, it is clear that: • C.P.S. is not affiliated with OSHA or any government agency (as buried in small print). • The letter uses fear tactics and misleading language to pressure small businesses into paying for a service that is not required by law. • It requests payment to a P.O. Box and lists a Gmail address ([email protected]), further suggesting a lack of legitimacy. • The return form asks for a signature, email address, and phone number, potentially gathering personal/business information under false pretenses. I have not responded to the letter or submitted any payment. However, I am reporting this in the interest of protecting other small business owners from falling victim to what appears to be a predatory solicitation or scam. A photo of the letter is available upon request. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, ***** ******* *****, CXM LLC ###-###-####

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Washington, DC- 20056

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: C.P.S.


Online Purchase - Online purchase not received

I ordered several ingredients on 04/24/2025. It is 07/11/2025 and I have yet to receive a single item. I tried the number listed on my credit card transaction, but it would not go through. In addition, the site is no longer available. If they are back up - DO NOT ORDER.

Dollars Lost: $43.85

Miami, FL- 33178

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Supply Center USA


Other

I received a letter in the post about a loan secured by my current lender and listed my home address. This letter said it is a final notice. With a check attached to the bottom of the letter for $199.00. It says I need to call 888-801-8190 dated 7/7/2025

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used:


Other

I received a letter in the post about a loan secured by my current lender and listed my home address. This letter said it is a final notice. With a check attached to the bottom of the letter for $199.00. It says I need to call 888-801-8190 dated 7/7/2025

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Wachovia Bk Na


Online Purchase - Misleading Social Media Advertisement

company is advertising one item and shipping something else. In this case it was not really bad, but this scam can provide them funds over multiple items ordered this way. The ad is on Facebook so it has a large viewing audience. In this case it was an advertised set of wireless waterproof LED Tail lights. They are showing the IP67 Waterproof LED Tail lights at $64.94 and the confirmation has a picture of this on it as well. They then send you a 2 pc 12 LED Trailer Light 12v-36v Turn Signal Brake Tail Light Universal for Utility Trailer wired set of tail lights $16.49. Then when you contact them they tell you your order is correct and for your compensation for unpleasant feelings they will provide you with 30% off your next order. The will not provide a return address to return item for refund. contact info is as follows: BINOZ PTE LTD, 138 Robinson Road # 02-50, Oxley Tower, 068906 Singapore

Dollars Lost: $65

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: BINOZ PTE LTD or binonus.com


Employment - Employment

The scammer wanted me to contract them via WhatsApp at the number provided in the text. I did not. However, I assume they would request banking information if they wanted to "immediately start paying" me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Denton, TX

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Warner Bros Impersonator


Other - Other

I was having a package shipped to me through this company. They requested I send money for insurance so I did so that they would release the package. Then after the package supposedly having been shipped they requested 585 more dollars on top of the insurance. I informed them I was not sending anymore money because they did not state that when asking for insurance money. Now they have stopped my package and state they are sending my refund to the person I bought the package from. I am extremely upset and don’t know what to do I’m out 1635 dollars as of right now. I’m not sure the place I bought the product from didn’t scam me as well.

Dollars Lost: $435

Beaumont, TX- 77701

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Proactive Express Services


Other - Other

Facebook marketplace message claiming to sell a car for another person with an email address attached. The email address suggests that the sale take place through a escrow company called "Dynamic Auto Transportation". This company will request the money, and the car will never arrive. How to spot: -The car found will have pictures from another real car listing on the internet -The website has gimmicky features like a cursor tracker and sloppy logos -The address listed on the site is an abandoned warehouse -The USDOT number registered goes to a house not an office building

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Katy, TX- 77450

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Dynamic Auto Transportation


Employment

I received a text message offering me a position to work for Target. The message was initially sent from: [email protected] This is the what the text message said: “ 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 9203272974 for more information (Note: Applicants must be at least 28 years old and responsible.)” I replied and this is what I received: “ Hello, my name is Scarlett, and I'm in charge of this recruitment. I'm glad you're interested in this position Before I introduce the job, I’d like to ask you a question: When you shop online, do you usually check other customers’ reviews of a product first?“ After I responded I received this message: “ Great! I believe you'll have a good understanding of this job. Next, I'll share more details about the position with you. This job is the same as your online shopping experience. The job involves logging into Target's work platform every day and providing five-star positive reviews for products. Our positive review data improves product rankings and increases product sales, and merchants reward us with generous commissions. You can do it easily from your phone or computer. It's not hard to understand, right? ” I sent a message in response to the above text requesting: “Can we set a time to speak over the phone, and or virtual platform for a video conference call? “ I then received this in response: “ Sorry, I can't take your call for the time being because there are too many people inquiring about job information right now, please use SMS to leave me a message and I'll reply to your message as soon as I'm free!” I was then sent this message with a “Target Rate Salary Sheet” listing a pay scale with commissions and was then sent this massage: “Okay, I think I've given you a detailed overview of the job. Every new employee is required to go through training to ensure they fully understand the role. After completing the training, you’ll receive a bonus of $70 to $130. Do you use WhatsApp? You’ll need it to contact the training mentor and participate in the training.“ I was then sent this message after I responded: “I’ve arranged a training mentor for you. Please add her on WhatsApp and send her a message to receive your training access. WhatsApp number: 15132547753“ “Training code: YHCTE519228 Please send the training code to the instructor to obtain your training qualification“ I then followed up on WhatsApp per the instructions sent in the above text message. This is the message I received on WhatsApp: “ Hi, I'm Selina, a training instructor at Target. “ Your training code has been confirmed. Please provide your name and age. This training will be recorded and archived.” This was my reply requesting verification and authenticity and verification they were employed by Target: “It’s good to meet you (virtually) Salina. My name is Mike. Before I provide additional information about me. Can I confirm that this is a legitimate process for hiring for this position with Target, and that you are an employee of Target. How was contacted and put in touch with you is different than what I am accustomed to. Thanks“ I was then sent the following messages via WhatsApp in response to my above message/request: “ Before I start describing the job I would like to ask you a question that will help you understand the job. „ Have you ever shopped online? Do you browse buyers' reviews of items before you shop online? After I delayed following up due to suspicion this is a scam, I was sent picture of a certificate posed to verify their employment with Target and was sent this address: 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA I am submitting this given this has all the characteristics scheme/scam “

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Green Bay, WI

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Target Imposter


Credit Cards - Phishing Loan Scam

Left voicemail, very convincing AI voice "Hi there, this is Evelyn from Leming West Coast brand. I've been looking over your file for your funding approval and it's almost done. We just need to confirm two quick things if you have a moment right now press two to connect with me or underwriting directly. If it's easier, you can also call me back at 877-580-1825 before 5pm today and we'll wrap this up together. To opt out of future calls press 9."

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Leming West Coast Branch


Phishing

Tax resolution center scam phone calls - multiple

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used:


Phishing - Phishing

I received a letter purporting to be from Hyundai from James Winters. I was told to call 888-535-0247 and give my VIN car number and mileage before 22 July or I would lose all my Hyundai coverage. That made no sense to me, since I just purchased the car in March this year. I called thee4 dealer just to be sure it was a scam and he said this number is already targeted as a scam. This person obviously knows my name, address, and the year of type of Hyundai I have.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown, MI

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Hyundai


Debt Collections - Collections

got a voice mail from an Amy from STP saying they have legal documents to deliver to me and need to verify the address and time..asked to call this number back 531-220-2581...the number Amy called me from came up blocked

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: STP Employment


Employment - Employee scam

Received the following text but I don’t respond. Hello. I'm Lena, a recruiter at Amazon. Your resume has been recommended by several online recruiting companies. After an initial review, we have decided to invite you to interview for the Information Systems Manager position. The company currently has 5 openings. This is a great remote online networking job that helps merchants update data and offers free training. Work 20 to 60 minutes a day (anytime, anywhere) and earn $200 to $500 a day if you want. Weekly base pay is $2,000+. Paid annual leave: In addition to maternity and paternity leave, regular employees receive 15-20 days of paid annual leave. If you would like to join us, please contact us at this number: +14157676133 (Note: You must be of the age of 25 to join us. (Note: You must be at least 25 years old)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Amazon Imposter


Employment - Employment Scam

I applied on LinkedIn and the alleged company reached out in less than 2 business days to have the first interview with Christiana E Hamilton. With AI at an all time high, it is not unusual for communication to be through an app. This alleged company used the app called Signal. In which they conducted my entire first recruiter interview through. The interview took well over an hour and 40 minutes. I know this sounds crazy but they pin it to being “flexible” so that you can have your interview. I am in dire need for a job, so I was not in any position to say anything. The very next morning at 7:29 am CST, the alleged head of department, Aaron B. Phills sent me an email as “Welcome to Acciona Advocates”. I thought it was odd after only one “interview” and it was through an app. I never spoke with an actual human being. I was given a rather detailed offer, that was familiar to me (as I have been in HR for 8 years). Though the one item that was a big red flag was that they mentioned a background check and I received an offer before any background check was initiated (in which I never received to date). Upon asking specific questions, I would get a “dance around” the question. Then on July 3rd, a week to date after I applied, urgency that I receive this particular fedex package and I could not start without it. Mind you they did not provide a laptop/cell/printer or anything! I let them know I had everything needed in order to start. This is where I began to have an idea that this offer was not actually legitimate. Come Monday, July 7th, they reached out to me, stating that it was imperative that I reach out myself to fedex to see where this package was. I let them know that I could start without the package, as the first week was training. Once I began to show hesitation and concerns, they stopped reaching out to me. All of this was on a timeline of only 8 business days. I pray that no one else is in my situation, in dire need of a job, and becomes their next target.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Chicago, IL- 60603

Date Reported: July 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Acciona Advocates


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