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Online Purchase - Online Overseas Retailer Scam

Return policy costs as much as the items. Poor customer service with lots of requests for pictures, stating pictures aren’t good enough, never sharing address to return items to, return costs almost as much as shirt. Falsely advertising as a US company.

Dollars Lost: $98

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Clarkson NYC

Online Purchase - Facebook Imposter Ad Scam

There was a Flash Sale advertisement on FB. If I ordered within one hour, I would receive deep discounts on select J Jill items I had seen previously on their website. Exact same photos as their website. Since this purchase, my bank account was hacked.

Dollars Lost: $70.7

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: **IMPOSTER** J. Jill

Online Purchase - Avalon shop

I ordered a Biomimic Foundation for 14.94. I never received product i orderded on July 9th. Then the took another 29.99 that i didn't approve. So i had to get a new debit card. They refunded me the 14.94 but not the 29.99 they took on July 29th. I have emailed them 3x and no answer

Dollars Lost: $29.99

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Avalon shop

Online Purchase - Toussen

Advertising on tik tok, selling furniture. Everything seemed legit . Tracking number and everything until it said it got delivered. Then nothing.

Dollars Lost: $76

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Toussen

Online Purchase - Nursing Essentials Hub Online Retail Scam

I placed the order on July 2, 2025 for a book along with a digital copy and I only have received a digital copy. When I try to track the shippment all I get is a label has been created and when I called the USPS I was told that they have to drop off the package in order for delivery when I told the merchant this they denied this and said that they have shipped the package already. Today is August 5, 2025 and I still do not have my package and I have contacted the merchant once again and they have ignored me.

Dollars Lost: $170

Richardson, TX- 75080

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Nursing Essentials Hub Online Retail Scam

Online Purchase

I was purchasing a Maine coon cat from a lady named Brenda Marie in Birmingham AL. I sent Brenda a deposit of 300.00 to start the shipment, then next morning this company contacted me by text message to ask if I would receive the shipment I stated yes, they went on to state there was insurance to pay to deliver but it would be refunded. I paid the 299 after I paid that fee, they stated it was 200 extra for stamp delivery. I told them I would not pay anymore, they told me it would be refunded apon delivery, I contacted Brenda Marie to tell her the problem she stated I could not come pick up the animal because I choose shipping and I had to pay the 200 to receive the animal. after I paid her 300 and the shipping place 299. they were stating more money, or I would not receive the Maine coon. I have screen shot messages from both people as I feel this is either the same person or a team. They also use the phone numbers 240-831-2054 and 269-403-9957. They requested money through Apple pay and chime only.

Dollars Lost: $299

Birmingham, AL

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: PAC Global Logistics - Maine coons for adoption near me fb group

Online Purchase - JOWEBA

Website seemed legit, at first. I purchased a gazebo on 5/10 and it never showed up. I couldn't reach them via phone. Online chat advised that it would be shipped a week later and then they stopped responding. I have no product and its August. I reported as fraud to my cc but i have another charge from them today 8/5.

Dollars Lost: $683.99

Nashville, TN- 37210

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Joweba

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

This business showed up as an unauthorized charge on my checking account using my debit card. There were 2 small charges (less than $5) about 2 weeks apart. Tried calling the company at the phone number listed on the website and it goes straight to a mailbox. The website looks like a scam with much of it not filled in, including their "refund policy". I reported the fraud to my bank and cancelled my debit card.

Dollars Lost: $6.31

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Photo Vision Lessons

Phishing - PayPal Phishing

I received the following scam email message: Order 0FQ2CT4QMP.TWU2T9Z8P95DQ5~SB4ZOYCBNRPDF-6XHR6YH6MY Successfully Placed – Bernard E. Curran – 05/08/2025 Gordon P oneill

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: PayPal

Debt Collections

Automated/Robocall saying they were looking for a family member who I don’t talk to and gave a reference number and that papers are being drawn up. No company name. Total scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment - Employment scam

Hello, I'm a recruiter. We're currently looking for a part-time assistant to join our team. This online position offers flexible hours, no time restrictions, and remote work. It only takes 30-60 minutes per day and can be done from anywhere. The daily salary ranges from $210 to $510. You'll be paid immediately after each workday. The base salary for 5 consecutive days is $800. If you're eager to challenge yourself, showcase your talents, and work with a world-class team, then join us and start the next chapter in your career! (Requirements: 18 years or older) Please contact me via WhatsApp or Telegram! WhatsApp: +12624054238 Telegram:@SKbohu9527

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: -

Employment - Employment scam

Hello. I am Linda Jackson, a recruiter at Tesla. 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 System 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 weekly salary is more than 2,000 US dollars. 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: +14092326410 (Note: You must be at least 25 years old)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Tesla impostor

Employment

We just wanted to follow up on an email we sent to you on Monday and had not heard back from you. I was not sure if you had just not seen the email or maybe you were just not interested in this particular Pharmaceutical Sales Rep opportunity. Anyway, I just want to send a follow up email. If you are interested please refer to a few questions below that the Sales Management team had for you. If you are not interested you can reply NOT INTERESTED or if you do not reply I will then also assume this job is of no interest to you. With our recent pharmaceutical product launch, our growth has exploded and we are currently looking to add hundreds of Pharmaceutical Sales Rep professionals to our current pharmaceutical rep team. The pharmaceutical industry has been known to do well amid all types of economic conditions due to the highly inelastic demand for its healthcare products. I have included a link to the Job Description here https://www.pharmaceuticaljobboard.com/jobs/?q=SynBio&l= . Please check it out for more info. We are working hard on reviewing applications to see who might be a good fit to work here at SynBio Therapeutics. Please understand we do not require a BA or a BS Degree, but it is helpful. If you are interested you will need to email back the below questionnaire so we can review. Once we have reviewed your answers we will get back to you with more information about moving forward. ***, let me know if you have any questions and if you do just call me or email back. Questions to be answered are below. Please put your answer after each question - and reply back. Thanks! If hired would you be able to start right away or do you need to put in a 2 week notice with you current employer? (2 week notice?) Can you cover a local geographic territory with about 45 to 60 physicians? Do you have a valid driver's license (STATE)? Will you be able to communicate with our Sales Manager remotely by email, phone and scan documents? What are the best days and times of the week for you to interview? What is the best phone number to reach you for scheduling interviews? Have you completed any pharmaceutical sales credentials or certificates to become a Pharmaceutical Sales Rep? What geographic territory are you most interested in covering? (if you can provide a city with state) Are you familiar with HIPAA and PhRMA regulations in relevance to selling pharmaceuticals to physicians? Do you enjoy working remote and independently? Are you comfortable about talking to professionals concerning medical treatments? ***, just answers the questions in the email and send to me your answers and I will get back to you. If you are selected we will email you the next steps to getting you on board as one of our Pharmaceutical Sales Representative. Thanks again and have a great day. David Bower - Staffing Manager (Talent Acquisition - Pharmaceutical Sales) PHONE #:(866) 698-6948 ex. 710 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: SynBio Therapeutic https://synbio-inc.com/ PROFILE PAGE: https://synbio-inc.com/team-David-Bower/ Thank you for using INDEED the # 1 Job Site in the world. If you are looking to break into Pharmaceutical Sales please check out the Indeed Career Service article that shows you how to go about it. Visit https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-get-into-pharmaceutical-sales

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: SynBio Therapeutics

Online Purchase

I was looking for a car on Ebay marketplace and a couple of days later Johana T***** said she was trying to sell her dads car. He had passed about 3 months ago and it leaves a lot of memories so she was trying to rid of it and she was dealing with a dealership to sell it for because she's an airline stewardess and don't have a lot of time because she does a lot of traveling so a couple of days later I sent her 400 and sent the other 100 a couple of weeks later. Then after the full payment they told me I had to pay a shipping fee of 300. About a week later I told her to send me the barcode again and it wouldn't go though. I called and when I started asking questions she hung up on me. I called multiple times and couldnt get through. I tried the next day. She answered and I asked Where they were located she hung up again and then so I called back and it was disconnected

Dollars Lost: $500

Cranston, RI- 02907

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - Senior Check Benefits

Received $10 check in the mail. Required valid phone number to cash it so they could contact me. Threw it in the trash.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Boise, ID- 83707

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Senior Check Benefits

Employment

Hello! My name is Katherine from Pearl Talent. We were really impressed with your profile and would like to provide you the chance to take on a flexible remote role. In this position, you would assist merchants by updating their data, improving their visibility, and managing bookings effectively. You can work from anywhere for 60 to 90 minutes a day and earn anywhere from $200 to $500 each day, with a guaranteed $800 base every four days. There is a paid five-day trial period, and monthly earnings could exceed $5,000 with bonuses included. Comprehensive training and a full benefits package are included. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Don’t miss out on limited availability! Text 'Yes' to 3322581729 to find out more.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Pearl talent-

Employment

Emailed me about a job offer through their company. I tried to find where I applied so I can read over the bio of the job again, I couldn’t. I never received a confirmation about the application submission either. I put the email through ChatGPT and it told me it was a fraud. The emails are fake and the company is permanently closed via Google.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Saint Louis, MO

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Pluton Biosciences

Online Purchase

Seller has a website selling labradors. Site looks legit you pay for the dog and then they send you to the shipping company. They say they have to have money for a crate. They take more money and never talk to you again.

Dollars Lost: $1730

Minneapolis, MN

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: [email protected]

Employment - Kelly Services

Hi, I'm a recruiter at Kelly Services (US), my name is Debra. Your background and resume have been recommended by multiple online recruitment agencies. Therefore, we would like to offer you a great remote online part-time job to help merchants update data, increase visibility and bookings, and provide you with free training. Flexible part-time and full-time work, allowing you to work 60 to 90 minutes a day, 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 9494909601 for more information (Note: You must be at least 25 years old)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Kelly Services

Online Purchase

I was trying to take a charge off my checking account. When I googled the name it came up as google.youtube I couldn't get the charge which was $50 off so he sent me through some steps and I thought it was legitimate so I gave the information but I cannot find The website or the phone number I called.I've tried to get back on the site and I've tried to find the number without success

Dollars Lost: $400

Buffalo, MO- 65622

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Google.youtube

Government Agency Imposter - Phishing

I received a letter saying that the LLC registration fees were due and giving a website where I should go to pay. If I didn't pay by the date they mentioned, they said the LLC would be dissolved or revoked. I signed in to the scc website and it informed me that no fees are due at this time.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Business Filing Powered by Firststep

Employment - Imposter

[email protected]: Hello! My name is Katherine from Pearl Talent. We were really impressed with your profile and would like to provide you the chance to take on a flexible remote role. In this position, you would assist merchants by updating their data, improving their visibility, and managing bookings effectively. You can work from anywhere for 60 to 90 minutes a day and earn anywhere from $200 to $500 each day, with a guaranteed $800 base every four days. There is a paid five-day trial period, and monthly earnings could exceed $5,000 with bonuses included. Comprehensive training and a full benefits package are included. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Don’t miss out on limited availability! Text 'Yes' to 4582500635 to find out more. 4582500635: Thank you! Our team will text you within 24 hours with the info. Be sure to check your messages so you don’t miss it. +1 (305) 429-9932: Hello, I hope I'm not disturbing you. My name is Mia. I received a call from Katherine at Pearl Talent, and she told me you're looking for a part-time job with flexible hours. I'd like to tell you about the position and explain how it works. Please let me know if you're available

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Pearl Talent

Employment - Costco recruiting team - Imposter

This is the exact ‘iMessage’ that I received from this email and I didn’t respond to get any more information. Hello, I'm Audrey 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 9453588462 for more information (Note: You must be 25 years old or older)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Costco recruiting team - Imposter

Online Purchase

I ordered shoes from them June 29 2005. Their website states that they are in the United States. After they started tracking my package for me, I realized it was coming from China. I still have not gotten my shoes over a month later and it states that they are in customs in Chicago Illinois and have been since July 14, 2005.

Dollars Lost: $89.96

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Peak Footwear

Online Purchase

I did not interact with the text, except to get whatever info I could for the BBB report. This is the message: UPS® Ground Reschedule Your Shipment Delivery We attempted to deliver your UPS package on August 3 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 August 6. ·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: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: UPS-Imposter

Phishing - Phishing

1st Voicemail: *******, this is Tiffany Anderson contacting you regarding your claim number S1812697 Unfortunately, I wasn't able to speak with you directly this morning. I've been instructed to make you aware. The county is verified all daytime address, and are now moving forward to your place of employment and residential location You will also have the right to speak with the office before it's filed once that if discharge from the office that is not optional, all rights will be forfeited Can Can you do speak with that office reference the claim number S as in Sam 181-2697 ******* you will now be located until we receive further instruction…” 2nd Voicemail: *******, this is Tiffany Anderson contacting you once again in regards to an order of location that is not ready to move forward through the county. We have reached out to you several times over the last few days all the attempts ignored. As of right now, they will proceed to your place of employment and residential location Also, you will have the right to speak with the office before it's about to update any information When that is discharged from the office, that's not optional. All rights will be forfeited. The phone Man you got **** kidding me…

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: No Company Name Provided

Employment - Employment Scam

I was approached by a company claiming to be shoplazza. They claimed that you took 40 orders to review and leave feedback and then you are paid money according to how much the items were sold for. It seemed it was commission based at .05% of the purchase item. But then, if there was not enough money in your profit zone, you had to initially put up the money through crypto and you would receive a larger return. I did receive several hundred dollars the first few times. Then the amounts kept getting bigger that you had to pay until you could not complete your order. If you can’t complete your order, then you do not get your money back and the company will not let you choose a different product or order to complete. I have lost $4725. The company states until I complete the order of $7993 then I cannot get my return back. Now, they are claiming my return or profit if all is paid is $32,000. I recognized the scam too late. Please do not become a victim to this company.

Dollars Lost: $4725

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Shoplazza-work.com

Phishing - Locayt

On any website where you can look for houses, apartments, or condos for rent the company going by locayt lists houses that were at one point legitimately for rent steals the information and pictures and reposts the listing themselves. The listing they make is fake and when you try to rent the apartment they make you pay for and send a pre screen of all your personal information after this an AI chat person going by Adam contacts you via phone text message and acts as realator it obviously isnt and after already giving them your money they egg you on so you think youll be contacted by the house your trying to rent but you never get contacted because the property isnt actually for rent anymore. Dont be stupid and fall for this like we did.

Dollars Lost: $160

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Locayt

Employment - Imposter Charm Therapeutics Employment Scam

I was contacted via email to complete an online interview on Telegram. I was offered a job. Once I told them I could not start until next week, they disappeared. For 2 days they acted like I had the job, then just gone. I hate scammers, but I knew some wasn't right. It didn't feel right.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Charm Therapeutics

Employment - Brighthaul Job Offer

Received another call for a job offer with a company that I didn't apply for and looked up the company through Google and saw many reports of people being scammed

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Brighthaul

Investment - Advanced America Impostor

Was trying to get a loan then my bank sent a fraud alert because the check that was trying to be deposited came up as fraudulent

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment - Employment Scam

Just got a text from Katherine at Pearl Tslent offering a remote job opportunity.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Pearl Talent

Other

“This notice is regarding your current mortgage recorded on August 18, 2021. We need you to call us about an important matter regarding this loan.”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Daytona Beach, FL

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Mortgage Services Group LLC

Other - I have received numerous phones calls saying that I have an open investigation in Miami Dade County and I should immediately call back at that number

I have received numerous phones calls saying that I have an open investigation in Miami Dade County and I should immediately call back at that number

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Credit Cards - Loan Union West Coast Branch

2-4 VM;s all day everyday. I have blocked the numbers they call from but they are still able to leave VM. Has to stop

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Loan Union West Coast Branch

Employment - Phishing

personal id which includes name, postal code, date of birth

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: fulfilltopia inc

Phishing

The person left voice mail with the first part in a different voice stating there was a complaint about me. Then it changed to a different voice with a pre-recorded message with something about a case number and I need to be home to sign when the delivery agent. The number on Caller ID was 412-293-8652 and the number they left on the voice mail was 951-808-5640. I did not call either number back because it is so vague and no company name was given.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Carnegie, PA

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: NONE

Other - Debt Scam

male indentified as Alex left a reference number ending 3264 request that I call regarding a complaint. I called the reference number with no answer. They threatened on the voicemail mail to send documents to my home or job and I need to sign for them.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Credit Cards

Payment warning - Create a PayPal account. “ A transaction of $896.35 to Gemini.com was detected. If this wasn’t you ..call 805-500-8722 to stop the payment. Protecting you from fraud is our priority “. Ready to get coding? Create a pay pal account….”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment

Received this text “Hello! My name is Katherine from Pearl Talent. We were really impressed with your profile and would like to provide you the chance to take on a flexible remote role. In this position, you would assist merchants by updating their data, improving their visibility, and managing bookings effectively. You can work from anywhere for 60 to 90 minutes a day and earn anywhere from $200 to $500 each day, with a guaranteed $800 base every four days. There is a paid five-day trial period, and monthly earnings could exceed $5,000 with bonuses included. Comprehensive training and a full benefits package are included. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Don’t miss out on limited availability! Text 'Yes' to 3472730982 to find out more.”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Pearl Talent

Phishing - Small Business Unions West Coast branch

Robocall — message below: “Hello, this is Vanessa with the small business unions West Coast branch I I left a voicemail and even sent a text mid last week but haven't been able to get in touch If you have a moment now, press two to connect with me or someone from underwriting directly your file has been reviewed. We just need to confirm a couple quick details and you can go ahead and select your preferred terms on the loan portal. Your approval is only valid through the end of July so that means this Thursday is the last day to wrap things up. You're always welcome to reapply down the road, but I'd love to help you finalize it now if we can. You're ready to move forward press two now otherwise feel free to give us a call back at 833-727-6090 and ask for me or anyone on the underwriting team You no longer interested just press nine and will update your file…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Wayne, PA

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Small Business Unions West Coast branch

Debt Collections - Allied Legal Group IMPOSTER

This alleged company says to contact them about a debt I owe. But I can't reach them. The phone number they gave doesn't work and neither does the website. The contact info provided in my letter is: 1(800)485-3191 and the website is: www.MyAlliedLegal.com. They claim to be debt collectors for EZMONEY loan (a subsidiary of EZCORP). They say I had a payday loan and setup ACH payment thru my bank account then immediately closed my account. I can assure you I never did that. I currently pay bills automatically with ACH on the due dates and have been doing this for years with some of the companies I pay monthly. I don't want any trouble. They say they will have my ex-husband and my daughter testify against me! If I truly owed this bill, why can't I reach them? Who else can we report this to? Can't they be arrested for all these false claims they are making against people and digging up personal information on us?

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Saint Paul, MN- 55101

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Allied Legal Group IMPOSTER

Employment - Employment scam

Hello! My name is Katherine from Pearl Talent. We were really impressed with your profile and would like to provide you the chance to take on a flexible remote role. In this position, you would assist merchants by updating their data, improving their visibility, and managing bookings effectively. You can work from anywhere for 60 to 90 minutes a day and earn anywhere from $200 to $500 each day, with a guaranteed $800 base every four days. There is a paid five-day trial period, and monthly earnings could exceed $5,000 with bonuses included. Comprehensive training and a full benefits package are included. Applicants must be at least 23 years of age. Don’t miss out on limited availability! Text 'Yes' to find out more. Once you reply with 'Yes', our team will get back to you within 24 hours. Be sure to check your messages so you don’t miss it.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Pearl Talent

Employment - Pearl talent

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Pearl talent

Employment - Employment scam

Here is the message I received… Hello! My name is Katherine from Pearl Talent. We were really impressed with your profile and would like to provide you the chance to take on a flexible remote role. In this position, you would assist merchants by updating their data, improving their visibility, and managing bookings effectively. You can work from anywhere for 60 to 90 minutes a day and earn anywhere from $200 to $500 each day, with a guaranteed $800 base every four days. There is a paid five-day trial period, and monthly earnings could exceed $5,000 with bonuses included. Comprehensive training and a full benefits package are included. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Don’t miss out on limited availability! Text 'Yes' to 3472517346 to find out more.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Pearl Talent

Employment - Task-based employment scam

Was contacted via Whats app by someone posing as Chloe. She asked if I was interested in working freelance work and earning endless money working from any device with internet. The company that on-boarded me is called Cendyn. Chloe was my mentor showing me the ropes. You essentially have to invest a small amount of your money into this platform in order to start working. You process hotel reviews and get “paid” to do it. Long story short they make it so you keep in investing in order to continue completing tasks which once completed pay you back your funds you invested plus commission. There are bonus structures as well. Problem is the rules are vague , my mentor was a terrible teacher and stopped answering half my questions. Everytime I hit a combo task my account balance would go into a negative and I would have to transfer more money to this platform in order to get the balance out of the native to complete my tasks and withdraw my funds. You cannot withdraw your funds till the tasks are completed each day. Problem is the more money you have in your platform account the more your tasks are worth so if you hit combo tasks you go further into the negatives and have to invest more and more of your own money. Next thing I knew I invested $20,800 without a single pay day. Last set of tasks I hit a combo task which brought my account balance to a negative $11,731.88 USD. I do not have the funds to top up my account to complete the task, the platform won’t allow me to withdraw anything I invested. My mentor now told me that she has access to my account somehow and will be selling my account to someone else who can complete the task. She said that because I haven’t been able to continue working she is no longer able to get commission for being my mentor. When I told her that I didn’t give permission for her to do anything with my account and none of those funds are hers she laughed and said too bad for me. She has taken control of my account somehow and rest my password. The whole platform is a scam. They want you to keep investing and digging yourself deeper and deeper into a hole until you can no longer afford to invest anything else and then they take over your account cash your funds and move onto the next victim. Stay clear of this company. These people are twisted and shallow. They will take you for everything you have.

Dollars Lost: $20800

Ottawa, ON-

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Cendyn

Phishing - Phishing

Text received stating the following: Notice of Unpaid Penalty - Final Law Enforcement Warning You have a record of an unpaid traffic ticket. If it is not paid before August 1, 2025, according to the Texas Vehicle Management Act D508-12.083: The Vehicle Administration will record your violations. Vehicle registration will be suspended. The driving qualification will be revoked for 30 days. A 35% law enforcement fee will be charged. There may be legal and credit consequences. Please take immediate action to avoid suspension. Pay immediately: https://txdmv.org-usb.cc/pay (Reply "Y" to reopen and access the link, or paste it into your browser.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: The Vehicle Administration

Employment - Employment scam

This is the text I got: Hello! My name is Katherine from Pearl Talent. We were really impressed with your profile and would like to provide you the chance to take on a flexible remote role. In this position, you would assist merchants by updating their data, improving their visibility, and managing bookings effectively. You can work from anywhere for 60 to 90 minutes a day and earn anywhere from $200 to $500 each day, with a guaranteed $800 base every four days. There is a paid five-day trial period, and monthly earnings could exceed $5,000 with bonuses included. Comprehensive training and a full benefits package are included. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Don’t miss out on limited availability! Text 'Yes' to 2623819994 to find out more.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Pearl Talent

Tech Support

Recieved a call from "Wells, Williams..." and caller was stating that they were at&t tech support. I asked why they were being listed incorrectly and why they were calling. Phone call had a bad connection so i was not able to catch alot of what he was saying. They hungup after my question. Listed as "Wells Williams &..." and caller stated they were called for At&t

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: AT T IMPOSTER

Employment - Employment scam

Just one of many unsolicited text message scams

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 5, 2025

Business Name Used: Pearl talent

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