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Online Purchase - Ward Shop

Ad on YouTube to get Hey Dude shoes for $5. I placed an order on 6/30/25 still have not received. Keep getting emails item is in transit.

Dollars Lost: $12.21

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Online Purchase

My husband saw on Facebook marketplace this zero turn lawnmower from this company grassvibe, he sent me the information so I got online and I ordered the mower on June 25, 2025. It says 2 to 3 days delivery which I never got also the phone numbers don’t work I emailed them on their website they have where you can chat with somebody I did that five times no one ever comes back good thing I went through PayPal and I already filed a complaint with them so I will be getting my money back but this business needs to be prosecuted

Dollars Lost: $1999

Orlando, FL- 32807

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Phishing - USPS Imposter

UPS® Ground Reschedule Your Shipment Delivery We attempted to deliver your UPS package on July 12 th, but were unable to contact you and the delivery could not be completed. Your package needs to be signed for in person, so please reschedule the delivery by doing the following. Reschedule Now: https://[email protected]/us Options Include: ·Selecting a new delivery date/time Just reply with 'Y', then close and reopen the message to make the link work. If that doesn’t do it, copy the link and paste it straight into Safari. Important Notice: ·Your package is secured at our local facility and will be held until July 15. ·If not rescheduled by this date, your shipment will be returned to the sender. ·Ensure your contact information is current for delivery updates via UPS My Choice®. Thank you for trusting UPS® Ground. We’re committed to delivering your shipment on time and in good condition.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Employment - Employment

Sent the text message below: Hi, my name is Karina-Jo and I'm a Recruiter. We are currently looking for a part-time assistant to join our team. The online work hours are flexible and you can work remotely. This job only takes 1 hour per day to complete, can be done at any time and place, and the daily salary ranges from $100 to $300. You will be paid immediately at the end of each workday. All you need is a smartphone or computer to start working. You can even work on weekends or any free time. If you are interested, please contact me via WhatsApp: 15878207415 Note: You must be 22 years old or above

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Port Coquitlam, BC-

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Online Purchase - Wayfair IMPOSTOR

I saw an add on Facebook for wayfair sales deals ,went to the website link and saw an air conditioner for sale ,I checked the website url and it was for Wayfair so I purchased it with my credit card. When I went back to check on the delivery status the website was no longer available. I went to the Wayfair.com website and created an account and saw there were no orders that I purchased. This of course set off red flags that I had been scammed. My credit card company is investigating the issue.

Dollars Lost: $103

NY

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Online Purchase - Clothing Website Scam

Purchased new Johnston & Murphy Men's Leather Bicycle Shoes that never arrived.

Dollars Lost: $100

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Other

Received a random text message from someone claiming to be Alexis from CNFI USA about "following up on my personal loan request for $15,000 to assist with my finances." I never made such a request anywhere.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Home Improvement - Joe Hoffman

I paid Joe Hoffman a $750.00 to reseal 3 window frames. He worked a bit on one and never showed up again to complete the job, nor did he return phone or email messages.

Dollars Lost: $750

Minneapolis, MN

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Identity Theft - Compromised Wag Dog Walking service account

Via Wag dog walking service, Pet Parent "Monica" for a french bull dog named "Pluto" contacted me (Wag Cargiver) requesting an overnight boarding. She messaged me and asked for my number to review the dogs schedule and needs before the boarding scheduled. After I gave her my number, a man called saying I violated Wag policy and my account was suspended and I could be banned form the site, and I needed to re-verify my information to remain on the app. From there they got my login, added their credit card and then initiated an instant payment and stole the money I made that week.

Dollars Lost: $188.29

FL

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Employment - WBD Global Streaming (Warner Brothers Discovery)

Hello, this is Jasmine Martine, HR Client Service Representative at WBD Global Streaming. We have obtained your phone number by working with multiple HR platforms. As a result, our company has a job for you as a content promotion assistant, which is a great remote part-time/full-time online job with one-on-one coaching to get you started. Paychecks are billed daily. You can earn anywhere from $100 to $500 per day if you wish. Monthly pay is around $6,300. 3-day paid trial period with a $1,000 newbie bonus at the end of the trial period. Note [you must be 23 years old or older] If this is what you want, send a message to this WhatsApp number +12209466753

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Online Purchase - AltCustoms

Ordered an item. Not shipped, not fulfilled, no response to contacts. Others online have experienced similar issues.

Dollars Lost: $29.99

Davison, MI- 48423

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Phishing - Save Learning School Loan Email

Not sure if someone applied for school loan in my name or if they are fishing for my private information. I definitely did not solicit this email.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Phishing

My husband called a phone number, and got what he thought was social security. They asked questions they are not supposed to according to the REAL Social Security Admin phone number that i gave him. These unknown people now have his SS#, address, and other pertinent information

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Employment

Hello, this is Jasmine Martine, HR Client Service Representative at WBD Global Streaming. We have obtained your phone number by working with multiple HR platforms. As a result, our company has a job for you as a content promotion assistant, which is a great remote part-time/full-time online job with one-on-one coaching to get you started. Paychecks are billed daily. You can earn anywhere from $100 to $500 per day if you wish. Monthly pay is around $6,300. 3-day paid trial period with a $1,000 newbie bonus at the end of the trial period. If this is what you want, send a message to this WhatsApp number +19378582032

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Debt Collections

I was texted by 91651. This text is from Shepherd Outsourcing, a debt collector regarding your MIDCOUNTRY BANK FSB (PIONEER FUNDING - for which the current creditor is JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEMS LLC) account. Visit https://portal.shepherdoutsourcing.com/s/T3KYd. Reply stop to opt-out or call 888-991-5696. # of messages varies. Message & data rates may apply. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. . SOG Ref# 1001439752 Reply STOP to opt out. I did not respond

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Employment - Talanx Group, LLC

This was what they sent to me after telling me I was accepted for the position of Executive Administrative Assistant: At Talanx Group, we believe that addressing the needs of both our customers/Clients and employees is critical to our success. A well supported team delivers exceptional service. We prioritize creating a positive and respectful work environment, where all team members feel valued and empowered. To support your setup, a check will be issued to cover the cost of essential software and company merchandise. These purchases must be made through our official sales agent, who ensures that all equipment is personalized (including your name and our company branding) and of the highest quality. Once your payment is processed, the sales agent will provide a tracking number for your order. It generally takes 24-48hrs for your equipment to be delivered to your home address upon confirming your payment.   Below is the list of office equipment required to set up your home workspace.   Apple MacBook Pro 14" (M3 Max, 1TB SSD, 36GB RAM), LG UltraFine 5K 27” Display, Ergotron LX Desk Monitor Arm, CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock, Logitech MX Keys Combo (Keyboard + MX Master 3S Mouse), Samsung T7 Shield 2TB Portable SSD, Sony WH-1000XM5 or Bose 700, Headphones, Logitech Brio 4K Ultra HD Webcam, Herman Miller Aeron or Steelcase Series 2 Chair, Uplift V2 Standing Desk (60"x30"),ASUS RT-AX88U Wi-Fi 6 Router, APC Back-UPS Pro 1500VA, Baskiss Cable Organizer Set and Brother MFC-L3770CDW Wireless Printer.   I trust that you have had a chance to review the information provided, and I believe you may already be familiar with some of the listed equipment and software programs. Please note that our authorized sales agent will pre-install all necessary software on your MacBook prior to shipping the full equipment package to your home address. Kindly confirm if everything is clear on your end. If there is anything that requires further clarification, kindly let us know.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Online Purchase - Bloom and Heart

I ordered a product online June 12. Order was confirmed and money was taken from my account. I received tracking info on June 26. They told me the order was delivered, but it never showed up. Company details: Lumetra Limited Registration #78202628. They don't provide a phone number. I reached out multiple times and never received a single response

Dollars Lost: $79.99

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter - Citibank Imposter - Fake Fraud Alert - Phishing Scam

Received a text asking if I spent $300 at a store then received a phone call. 

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Online Purchase - MEDSEFRAOUI LLC

?? FORMAL COMPLAINT – Online Fraud, Deceptive Practices & Data Misuse by Mohammed Sefraoui 1. INTRODUCTION I hereby submit this formal complaint regarding a serious case of online financial fraud, false advertising, unauthorized collection of personal data, and deceptive business practices perpetrated by Mr. Mohamed Sefraoui and his companies: LILYA BLOGGING LLC, registered in Wyoming, USA (File #: 2024-001507762) MEDSEFRAOUI LLC, registered in Montana, USA (File #: C1466567) Lilya Blogging SARLAU, based in Morocco (Commercial Registry #: 640321) Additional related entities listed below. 2. TRANSACTION DETAILS Course Name: Lilya Blogging Community Enrollment Date: September 8, 2024 Course Start: September 28, 2024 Course Exit: January 29, 2025 Amount Paid: $1,113.47 USD Payment Method: Bank transfer to CIH Bank, Morocco Recipient: MOHAMMED SEFRAOUI Bank Account: 230570382500221100840004 (CIH Bank) 3. CORE FRAUDULENT CLAIMS A. Fake Success Story – Petkeen.com Mr. Sefraoui falsely claimed in promotional videos and sales pages that he purchased Petkeen.com for $54,000 and sold it for $800,000 to validate his expertise. However, in March 2025, Mr. Simon Treulle, CEO of Pangolia Pte. Ltd., publicly denied this claim and issued a Cease & Desist notice against Mr. Sefraoui for unauthorized use of their company name. B. Fabricated Testimonials He presented fake student testimonials showcasing income from blogging, while in reality, those earnings (if any) were from Facebook Bonus programs that were not available to most students. In fact, the majority of those individuals never received that income—funds remained frozen or were inaccessible, rendering the entire claim deceptive. C. Nonexistent Program Structure Mr. Sefraoui stated the program had five progressive levels of training. However, levels 4 and 5 were never developed or made available, proving the structure was purely fictitious. D. Fraudulent SaaS Product A key selling point of the program was the promise of a SaaS automation tool to help students monetize their content. This product was promoted heavily to 14 cohorts over months, but to this day, no such tool has been released—a clear bait-and-switch tactic. 4. LOW-QUALITY TRAINING MATERIAL The actual training delivered primarily consisted of generic YouTube videos, impractical tasks such as posting 24 Facebook posts per day, and scraping images from cooking websites—all of which have no educational value or connection to legitimate blogging. 5. PERSONAL & FINANCIAL HARM Additional $512.38 USD spent on tools and advertising under misleading advice High physical and mental toll due to long working hours and emotional manipulation Abandonment of prior professional focus due to false hope created by Mr. Sefraoui’s claims 6. PERSONAL DATA VIOLATIONS Lilya Blogging SARLAU and MEDSEFRAOUI LLC collected sensitive personal data including full names, emails, phone numbers, and identification documents without proper authorization from Moroccan CNDP, violating Moroccan Law 09-08. 7. SUSPICIOUS FINANCIAL STRUCTURING Shortly after collecting funds from approximately 4,000 individuals (estimated total $4+ million), Mr. Sefraoui formed unrelated entities: Sefraoui Immo SARLAU (Morocco, Real Estate) – Reg. #: 640623 Zain Invest Locacoes LTDA (Brazil) – CNPJ: 57.932.073/0001-39 LILYA BLOGGING LIMITED (Hong Kong) – BRN: 77486938 8. REFUND ATTEMPTS I requested a refund and received only the registration fee back. The refund was minimal and does not reflect the time, money, and emotional damage suffered. 9. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT I am one of over 200 verified victims who are preparing a group legal action. Additional victims are joining regularly, and multiple independent reports of the same fraudulent behavior exist. 10. RELIEF SOUGHT Formal investigation into Mohamed Sefraoui and all listed entities Immediate suspension of related business activities Inclusion of this case under international fraud and cybercrime violations Public awareness notifications to prevent further victimization Restitution or compensation for all financial losses

Dollars Lost: $512.38

Kalispell, MT- 59901

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Phishing

***** ***** had granddaughter ***** **** contact apartments.com on June 15,25 to apply for a rental house at 280 Tuolumne Rd. Turlock, CA 95380 and a reply was received on June 16,25. Reply was to complete application on website called avail.com ***** tried completing the application but could not do to difficulties so someone called her from number 214-458-9413 on 6/16/25 the man did not give her his name but gave the wifes name of Nickejia Nicole Smith and when paperwork was signed it was by by Odisho Cota, On 6/16/25 ***** **** was told that whoever put the deposit first would get the house. The owner accepted $500.00 of $1350 to hold the house for them the money was sent through Venmo to Kevin Richardson Venmo account used is @Kevin-w719 in the amount of $500 after this was sent on 6/16/25 a phone call came through from Odisho and spoke to ***** ***** the applicant on 7/4/25 he reassured her that she would get the house and that the ad was removed from Zillo and Apartments.com. The remainder amount of $2200 was sent from Walmart to Walmart from Turlock, CA to Walmart in Riverside, CA. After Granddaughter ***** **** has tried reaching out she cannot get through the number is blocked. Turlock Police Dept was called on 7/4/25 to place a report the case #**********. No communication has been involved since 6/4/25 ***** ***** phone number 209-622-5428

Dollars Lost: $2700

TX

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter - bank imposter

Received an email. Here's the contents [email protected] www.paypal.com From: [email protected] To: [email protected] You have an invite from Payment Warning: A transaction of $962.17 to Gemini.com was detected.If this wasn’t you, please call (805) 500- 6710 to stop the payment. Protecting you from fraud is our priority. Ready to get coding? Create a PayPal account to review the invite. (It expires in 30 days!) Create an Account PayPal Help & Contact | Security | Apps Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn PayPal is committed to preventing fraudulent emails. Emails from PayPal will always contain your full name. Learn to identify phishing Please don't reply to this email. To get in touch with us, click Help & Contact. Not sure why you received this email? Learn more Copyright © 1999-2025 PayPal, Inc. All rights reserved. PayPal is located at 2211 N. First St., San Jose, CA 95131. PayPal RT003034:en_US(en-US):1.0.0:c95f2184e1a7c

Dollars Lost: $0.0

CA

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Phishing - Loan Application Phone Call

As others, a person named Evelyn called leaving a message that a large consolidation loan was on her desk almost ready for approval. They needed me to call back for information to finalize the loan. This same call has come daily now for 3 weeks.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

CA

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Phishing

Received "California UCC Statement Request Form" - an invoice for $98, seemingly for the filing of a UCC document in California (that costs about $5 online). It seemed legitimate because my company's name and my lender's name were correct. Still, there is no letterhead and no ".gov" email address; the phone number listed is flagged as a scam number. The UCC Document Number listed is also too long according to the California Secretary of State search system.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Sacramento, CA- 95818

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Phishing

I received an email from what at first appeared to be Paypal ([email protected]). The email did NOT address me by first name and last name which is something the real Paypal says they always do. The email started with : "Hello, [email protected]". The body of the letter: "You have an invite from Payment Warning: A transaction of $962.17 to Gemini.com was detected.If this wasn’t you, please call (805) 500- 6710 to stop the payment. Protecting you from fraud is our priority" It then provides a link that says: "create an account" -- I did not click on the link. Hovering over the link and right click revealed -- https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/account-selection?v=1&utm_source=unp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=RT003034&utm_unptid=63dd527e-60c8-11f0-9f47-5f8f0db66985&ppid=RT003034&cnac=US&rsta=en_US%28en-US%29&unptid=63dd527e-60c8-11f0-9f47-5f8f0db66985&calc=c95f2193d8ab9&unp_tpcid=developerinvitationwithnewacount&page=main%3Aemail%3ART003034&pgrp=main%3Aemail&e=cl&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys&appVersion=1.342.0&tenant_name=PAYPAL&xt=145585%2C150948%2C104038&link_ref=mpp_account-selection I have not used Paypal in a long time. So long in fact that when I went to the real Paypal site via my browser (to check this all out) I saw that one of my credit cards had expired and the other was no longer a valid one.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

San Jose, CA- 95131

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Online Purchase

Looking for outside couches and this folds out like a bed. Somethimg different amd comes with cover . Order it June 19 5 to 8 days. Its now July 13 and haven't gotten nothing. I call every day just voice messages i have emailed amd nothing . Its called palaishomes.com

Dollars Lost: $219

Los Angeles, CA- 90061

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Online Purchase

The dresses were not as described and when I asked for a full refund they refused. They have refused multiple times or only offering partial refund for me to “keep” the items. I do not want the items, I would like a full return. Upon further investigation on Facebook, this has happened to multiple people. Some not even receiving the products.

Dollars Lost: $86.42

Carson, CA- 90746

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Online Purchase

They flashed a sale on Instagram for a huge discount on Aviator Nation clothing 6/2. I clicked and was able to order products very inexpensively. I expedited shipping (that was the largest cost). The product never came at all. They sent tracking right away from China. I knew it was fake clothing at this point, but still was ok to receive it for my kids. I reached out to them 6/12 that it hadn't been received. They sent tracking. And then again 7/3 I emailed them. I told them I paid for it to be expedited. They said as a gesture they would give one piece to me for free once received. The day tracking said it was delivered 7/6. I emailed them that nothing was received about an hour later. Then I asked for a refund the same day. 7/7 I asked about the status of my refund. They sent tracking that said it was delivered. I emailed them 7/8, 7/9 and again today asking for a refund with no response. https://velmeshe.com

Dollars Lost: $54.5

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Phishing

Insisted I’m being served. Wanted to know when I’d be at my address.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Encino, CA- 91316

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Online Purchase

I tried to buy a game from a person online. At first I thought it was weird because the initial account they wanted the transaction to be paid out to was being blocked by PayPal. He told me to send it through friends and family; he blocked me on Facebook shortly after the transaction. I tried to dispute it through PayPal, and they rejected it. This is very inconvenient for me, and I just want my money back. My bank informed me to contact you guys since there was a problem with PayPal and refunds.

Dollars Lost: $154.5

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Online Purchase

The glasses were described to help with any prescription so I ordered for my husband and I for $119. Then it asks a question and thinking it has to do with your order I hit yes and they charged for another order for the glasses of $79. Total $200. When the glasses got here I figured I'd return the 2nd order but the quality of the glasses was cheap and it DOESN'T do what it says it does. Their cheap plastic readers nothing for long distance eye sight. There was no return address or anything with the glasses. I found a phone number on the bank transaction but no answer. I want my money back and they can keep their cheap readers!

Dollars Lost: $200

FL

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Other

I received a letter addressed to my business claiming my annual business statement was past due. The letter gave the correct month for filing deadline. It had a website and an ID number I had never seen before. Also came with a QR code that I thankfully did not scan. Busfile.org/MI2025 was the website provided along with Entity ID# ********* for my business. My business name is ******** ******** ********* ***.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Other - national asset management

Left voice mail: Hi this is Patrice branch calling from national asset management in regards to a civil matter that has been filed against either you your social or someone associated with this phone number I need an immediate callback from either you or your legal representative today at 833-795-5753 I repeat 833-795-5753 good luck Multiple messages

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Erie, MI- 48133

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Employment - WBD Global Streaming Imposter Job Offer

I was sent the following text, which matches ones others on this website have experienced: Hello, this is Jasmine Martine, HR Client Service Representative at WBD Global Streaming. We have obtained your phone number by working with multiple HR platforms. As a result, our company has a job for you as a content promotion assistant, which is a great remote part-time/full-time online job with one-on-one coaching to get you started. Paychecks are billed daily. You can earn anywhere from $100 to $500 per day if you wish. Monthly pay is around $6,300. 3-day paid trial period with a $1,000 newbie bonus at the end of the trial period. If this is what you want, send a message to this WhatsApp number +14236002291

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Online Purchase

I ordered 4 chairs for the patio and paid for them but never received a thing. Order #10581 was confirmed from Lux Builds ORDER #10581 Thank you for your purchase! We're getting your order ready to be shipped. We will notify you when it has been sent. View your order or Visit our store Order summary Folding Adjustable Pull Out Adirondack Chair * 4 Brown • 4 SET (-$71.00) $200.00 $129.00 The email address you're replying to does not match the original email address from "Lux Builds [email protected] other [email protected]

Dollars Lost: $130

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Online Purchase - worldwidefactorysale.com

The ad stated there was a sale for shoes by Altra.com running shoes. I bought 4 pair. I could use the tracker to see that the shoes were coming and contacted the business asking for a refund after they had been sitting in California for 2 weeks and then the tracker changed the next day stating they had been delivered to my home. I contacted again and they said ask your family where the package is. I kept asking for my money and they told me to ask my neighbors, family and post office.

Dollars Lost: $139.96

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Home Improvement

Carl came into my place of business claiming that he can do window tint. I hired him to do work and our agreement was half up front, and half when the job was done. During the job, he worked and cracked one of my windows and said he would help me resolve the issue, but never did. I had to get the window completely fixed on my own. Keep in mind he still has a few more windows to do, he claimed he has to leave the country for a few weeks and said will complete the job when he gets back. He was bugging me about sending him money before the job was completed, I told him I was not comfortable with that, then he became super disrespectful and started tarnishing my business name. Upon more research, he has done this to multiple customers, if you look up his other businesses on Yelp, you will see the same thing. Window Tinting of San Antonio & Budget Glass Tinting are his other ones. He has a reputation for taking money and running.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

San Antonio, TX

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Employment

Scammer’s text message follows:: Hello, my name is Emily and I am a recruiter at DSL. We saw your profile on several online recruitment platforms and were impressed by your background and experience. We are currently offering a flexible part-time opportunity that you can work in your free time. This position is responsible for assisting TEMU merchants with product reviews. The work content is simple, and we will provide free training to help you get started quickly. The daily salary ranges from US$201 to US$3000, and you can get your commission immediately after the work is completed. All payments are made on the same day. If you would like to join us, please contact us via WhatsApp or Telegram! WhatsApp:+13604477878 Telegram:@Alice4qw (Please note that applicants must be at least 21 years old to be eligible to apply for this position)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Phishing

This is locator parks Bye by pretrial division and processing I received a fax order in regards to a complaint in the process of being filed this morning The attached was a phone number The national asset management 833 795 5753 The attached was also an extension of 112 The attached was also a case number 20737420 You do have to leave right to be transferred to a case manager by pressing one You have a officially been notified Good luck…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

San Antonio, TX

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Other - Other

Started receiving a recuring charge last month but I live in MS and know no one in NJ and did not authorize this payment

Dollars Lost: $14.99

Fort Lee, NJ

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Phishing

This person contacted my mother and said she was a person of interest in something regarding me. They left a voicemail but didn’t leave a company name or their own name.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Jasper, FL

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Other

They told me I have a warranty or I will lose my license or insurance or I have got in the car accident or they threatened me that I will be fined if I don’t pay my taxes.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Killeen, TX

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Other

I was traveling back to the US from vacation in Cabo San Lucas Mexico on 6/29/2025. I was approached by a woman as I was walking by a cosmetic shop in the Cabo Airport. I had extra time so I entered the shop to look at what kinds of products they were selling. I decided to buy an eye cream that she had applied to my face. Then she brought over a colleague to further “assist” me. She said he owned the shop and I was very fortunate that he is an expert and would make the best recommendation for my skin type. I was hesitant but agreed to talk with him as I still had plenty of time before flight boarding time. He introduced himself as William and owner of this shop and another in Beverly Hills. He asked for my passport and boarding pass telling me it was for duty-free purposes and he would track my flight boarding. He started this long dialogue about this product that he referred to as a medical device that uses LED Infraredlight and heat therapy to reduce signs of aging. I had read about the process and was curious so I let him demonstrate on my face. He kept leaving for several minutes and returning and I soon realized he was stalling. He still held my boarding pass and passport. I told him I needed to leave so I could get to my gate for boarding and to return my passport and boarding pass. He kept saying “you have plenty of time…I have your boarding pass”. He then applied a substance to my face saying it was a good hydration mask for my travel. He left again. I got up to look for him but didn’t find him. I finally told another woman employee in the store that I had to go and I needed to get my passport and boarding pass from William. He came back saying he would give me a great price which was $8950. I said I could not afford this. He lowered the price, again a stall tactic. At this point, I am distressed over time and just want to get out of there. I told him I would buy it and I need to leave now. He started adding a bunch of products (creams and serums) which I didn’t request or ask for. I signed what he told me was receipt, warranty and another document which would allow me to get a sales tax refund. I didn’t have time to read any of it and reasoned that I would dispute the charge with my credit card company and return the product after I got back home. I nearly missed my flight which had already started boarding. I reported the incident to Chase Bank as fraud the next day but it hadn’t yet posted. I called Chase Bank again the next day and filed the fraud claim over the phone as the charge had posted. They gave me a conditional credit for the full amount of $6728 on 7/1. They explained they would reach out to the merchant and it could take a few weeks to make a final determination. On Monday, 7/14/25 I saw they had re-charged me the same amount $6728 effective Fri., 7/11/25, I called Chase Bank on Mon., 7/14 to discuss the fraud claim further. I escalated to a supervisor who told me they had reached out to the merchant who confirmed no returns and since I signed the receipt, there was nothing they could do to help me. She stated that due to VISA rules & guidelines I had no recourse. She suggested I report to BBB.

Dollars Lost: $6728

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Employment

She had a very strong accent. It was a job interview I didn't apply for. They asked me to accept items from other countries at my house and use prepaid labels to resend them. I would be paid after 30 days then every 2 weeks. I'd need to process 10-15 items every week. She gave me 2 different payment amounts (pretax) and told me to sign up while she was on the phone. Then wait for hr to call to set up payments by zelle or other accounts. It didn't feel right, so I got off the phone.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown, MO

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Online Purchase

I placed an order May 29th and never received the item and they refused to give my money back and are urging me to purchase more products

Dollars Lost: $119

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Employment

Received a text: “this is Caroline from UniPart Logistics Company. We've reviewed your resume for the Virtual Assistant role and would like to move forward. The position offers $39/hr with benefits. You're scheduled for an online briefing and interview today, July 9th. Reply with "ACTIVE" to receive further details.” I did not reply.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Online Purchase - Smiths Pomeranians

He asked for 200$ down payment, after I paid and was not able to follow through. He blocked my number so I couldn’t ask for it back. I would love to get my money back but if I can’t I want his website shut down

Dollars Lost: $200

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Phishing - Lender Scam

Receive notice in mail telling us to call this number 888-801-8190. Attached Is what appears to be a check for $199.00 buf lower down THIS IS NOT A CHECK

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Employment - Vestiaire Collective

This is the message that came in that I answered. Hello, I'm Rachel a Recruiting Representative at (Adecco Staffing). Your resume has been recommended by several online recruitment companies, and we’d like to offer you a remote position. This flexible role involves assisting (Adjust) merchants with data updates, visibility, and bookings. We provide free training. You can work 60 to 90 minutes daily and earn $200 to $500 per day. The base salary is $800 for every 4 days worked, with a 5-day paid probation period. Afterward, 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, maternity, and paternity leave. If you would like to participate, please send a message to this number: 8565205395 (Note: You must be at least 21 years old.) We look forward to your response! These are texts about the scam job Angelina > Ok, I'm a Senior Agent at Vestiaire Collective. The company is currently expanding into the US market and has established a new online work platform to expand the business. I will now introduce the specific content of this job to you. If you have any questions, please tell me in time and I will answer them for you, okay? Sounds good This is an international luxury promotion and marketing company based in France called Vestiaire Collective. In this job, your position is "Data Product Analyst" and your main responsibility is to help luxury brands improve the exposure and ranking of their products in the online market. Through this work, our goal is to attract more consumers and thus increase the sales of the brand. Angelina > Simply put, we optimize luxury product data through a platform built by the company. After years of refinement, employees can now submit orders easily using a phone or computer, and the system automatically generates reviews. This not only improves brand ratings but also effectively drives traffic, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and convenience. Do you have an understanding of what it is we actually do? "Employees can now submit orders" - where do those orders come from? These orders come from the luxury merchants we work with, and they are exposed through our company's platform in order to increase sales. For example, handbags, shoes, shirts and jewelry require us to improve their product exposure and

Dollars Lost: $45000

Manhattan, NY

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Other

Service man named Xavier Came out and told me the refrigerator compressor needed to be ordered and collected $400.00 as deposit. 10 days later I was finally able contact him and he then said the compressor would not be able to be ordered due some issues. I then asked for a refund of my $400.00 since no repair was going to take place. He told me refunds are done on Fridays and this day was Thursday and refund would take place by close of business (COB) Friday. Did not happen and I'm out my $400.00. This was a scam and I should have known better.

Dollars Lost: $400

San Antonio, TX- 78258

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


Employment

Text received about a remote job opportunity with “excellent pay”. (Grossing more than I would at my current licensure status as an LVN) with flexible hours, up to $500 per day and a $1000 sign on bonus for the first three days as a newbie. This accompanied by my very own, one-on-one coaching and training. Not forgetting to mention daily pay checks, and a three day trial period. Sign me up, Representative Jasmine Martin with HR Client Services! :D ;)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Shreveport, LA- 71101

Date Reported: July 14, 2025


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