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Employment - Pearl Talent / imposter

I was solicited via text message by someone with the name Katherine from Pearl talent

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Pearl Talent / imposter

Credit Cards - Mortgage Services Group LLC

Received postcard and letter saying "We have been trying to reach you regarding a matter of importance as it relatws to your mortgage" (letter), "This notice is regarding your current morgtgage with [Bank]. We need you to call us about an important matter regarding this loan. This is time sensitive so please call us at 833-382-7407". They include what they purport to be a "Mortgage ID#". The fine print describes its source and that it is not with the lender. On the letter it identifies an NPN# 19588308, which is not mentioned on the postcard. It appears to be an insurance solicitation but it is deceptive and appears to rely on time sensitivity to induce people to call a phone number which may put their PII at risk or be used to scam consumers.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Mortgage Services Group LLC

Employment - Costco / imposter

They just contacted me with a job that seemed too good to be true

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Costco / imposter

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Vehicle Warranty Scam

I received a piece of mail saying that it was from the Vehicle Services Division referring to a new car that I bought. I actually bought the car referred to inside. It says, “Our records indicate that you’ve not contacted us to have your vehicle service contract activated. We’re informing you that if your factory warranty has expired, you will be responsible for paying any repairs. Please call immediately as this will be our final attempt to notify you.” It also asks to respond by August 22, 2025. There are no other pieces of identifying information as to where this is coming from. This seems like a scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment - Employment Solicitation Scam

Send me a text message from this email offering me a job that will pay me no less than $10,000 a month.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Remotives

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

fake retail site offering items A to Z

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: FOAEC/store

Phishing - Process Server

This is the most obvious scam. Phone call from a guy using a spoofed local number (super rural Washington) but had a pretty obvious Filipino accent. He left me a message but did not identify who he was or who he worked for. He alluded that they were going to “serve” my mother and needed me to call back to “prevent further action” or some other vaguely threatening nonsense. My mother is 60 and just goes to work and hangs out with her cat, she’s not out there incurring debts or committing crimes. He asked me to call back at 951-808-5640.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Process Server

Employment - Employment

An email was sent to me thanking me for applying but I knew I had not applied to this company. Since I was sure I did respond accepting the invitation but I notice the name in the title, the name in the email and the name in the signature were 3 different names. Once I pretended to accept the job, about a day later I received a call from “HR” and I told them I had looked their company up and that I knew it was a scam and I didn’t even apply for this job. She responded with well “it’s not and I’ll send you our documents and you can give me a call back if you’re still interested “. That’s was kind of the last give away that it’s definitely a scam because I wouldn’t expect someone making accusations to HR to still get the offer for the job.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: BrightHaul Freight

Online Purchase - Camping Gears

I did a Google search for Kayaks. Camping Gears was a choice. I liked the kayak and the price of $189 & free shipping so i ordered it. I took a screenshot of my order placed. I realize i hadn't received an email confirmation. I tried calling and it said-This number cannot be completed as dialed. I then emailed them. I then tried doing a live chat. I cant access them by going to the website. I have to search kayak again to pull up their page. I contacted my credit card company and no charges have been made. They can't do anything until a charge is made. It was $189 & free shipping, so thats why i ordered. I will keep checking my credit card daily.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Boulder, CO- 80302

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Camping Gears

Counterfeit Product - Prozenith

Infomercial with Oprah.

Dollars Lost: $313.84

Aurora, CO- 80011

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Prozenith

Phishing - Viking River Cruise Giveaway

Finalists for a Viking cruise, the give you a presentation, what you to sign up for a vacation package for 10 years for $15,000.00 dollars. When you say no they have to talk to others. Then when said and done, they say you won a trip and a $50 dollar gift card that they will email. Then the gift card or the trip never came.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Viking River Cruise Giveaway

Online Purchase - elansteps

Pitched a pair of Gazelle Indoor – Liberty Floral Embroidery Men / 11 On 7/11/25 Item never shipped and site is dead.

Dollars Lost: $69.99

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: elansteps

Online Purchase - Echofree

I ordered a product called Echofree for my tinnitus! Paid for product in full. Received products as listed. Unsatisfied with results so I sent back exactly as instructed for a full 100% refund, but only received a partial refund. Now waiting for the refund balance, but also getting close to the 60 day cutoff. Everything was sent back in original packaging and well within the time frame required!

Dollars Lost: $2430

Aurora, CO- 80011

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Echofree

Phishing - Robocall

I am an associate of the target. The scammers repeatedly called me and left voicemail messages saying they need me to contact the target to ask to reach out to the scammers so they can deliver an urgent letter related to a “complaint that has been forwarded to [their] office for consideration of legal action including a filing of a lawsuit or complaint with the court”. The phone calls come from +1 (757) 980-1038 but the messages ask to call the 1-888-921-0878 number mentioned above.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: 888 921-0878

Phishing

[email protected] Aug 7 at 10:25 AM www.paypal.com Hello, [email protected] PayPal You have an invite from Payment Warning: A transaction of $882.97 to Gemini.com was detected.If this wasn’t you, please call (805) 500- 6642 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

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Paypal

Online Purchase

Shopping by browsing for a dog stroller and had identified a particular type and model and while pricing this particular stroller on Google, the website popped up with exact description and picture at a cheaper option with no shipping fees. Purchased the stroller thru PayPal pay in four payments whereby the scammer submitted an amount that was different from the invoiced amount ($112.00). Paypal allowed the scammer to change the amount which most likely was listed as “shipping fee”. A claim is in the works with PayPal currently. E-mails sent to “customer support” bounced back as undeliverable. The phone # has a message machine. The actual person shown in PP transaction is Andres C******* @ [email protected]. E-mail sent to this account did not bounce back but there was no response, even in light of a claim filed thru PayPal.

Dollars Lost: $127.68

DeForest, WI- 53232

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Autowette

Counterfeit Product - Perfect Bible

Item was not as described. It was not a study Bible. Lots of people have lost money or were scammed with not receiving the merchandise. Fake advertising.

Dollars Lost: $34.99

Durham, NC

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Perfect Bible BNB Fulfillment Center

Utility - I received a call from 'Aaron' at Comcast/Xfinity, saying that my Wifi had been hacked

I received a call from 'Aaron' at Comcast/Xfinity, saying that my Wifi had been hacked. And was used to download porn and child porn. He mentioned how many videos were being uploaded and that he would be deleting them. And that someone from the Federal Trade Commission would be reaching out. And they apparently did so, from an 'FTC' number, starting with 202 in DC. He said my license was used to rent a car in Texas, that was found with cocaine in it. So the FBI also got involved with the DEA. and that they were using my ID and Social (which I didnt give them thank goodness,) to open accounts. And when I asked, that I shouldn't report it to Experian, as that would shake them off and make it harder for the authorities to find them. I asked for his ID; he emailed me his photo on his FTC badge.... A week later I called the real FTC and placed an inquiry. The whole thing was a huge scam, very clever. I did mention which accounts I had, but no numbers, thank goodness. And the Real FTC emailed me and started a case file on their side. Thank goodness nothing came about on my accounts..... But I am filing a report with Experian... (I thought I was 'Un-scammable,' and smart, oh well, I will be Smarter now!)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Xfinity impostor

Utility - Voice message in which they identify themselves as Comcast to inform that the discount that I have been beneficiary expired that day

Friday afternoon I received a voice message in which they identify themselves as Comcast to inform that the discount that I have been beneficiary expired that day and they were going to start charging 50% additional of my current bill, but I qualified for a new promotion for half the price of my actual bill for the next three years. The only requirement was that I had to pay the first year in advance.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Comcast impostor

Employment - Pearl Talent / imposter

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 3375761456 to find out more.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Pearl Talent / imposter

Employment - Zenith Sales

It’s an MLM masquerading as an outreach liaison for various charitable organizations. When I fell in with them, it was the United Breast Cancer Foundation. The work is no better or more dignified than door-to-door sales, and any money “raised” in fact went directly to the conspirators; the people in charge of the hiring process are the faces of this scheme that most see. No donations were ever made. Employees, “donors,” magnanimous strangers, anybody not involved in the managing process was intentionally misled. This organization does none of the good it purports to do, and is frankly besmirching the good names of the charities it claims to work with.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Denver, CO- 80226

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Zenith Sales

Employment - 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 +18168287546

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: WBD Global Streaming

Tax Collection - Tax Collections Scam

Repeated voicemails from a robotic/AI generated voice, named Olivia, typically saying, “I’ve been trying to reach you over the past few days. I left a voicemail and sent a text last week but I haven't heard back so I just wanted to follow up. Press two now so we can go over the details together. Again, this is time sensitive and we wanna make sure you don't miss any important deadlines. If it's easier, you can also call me back at 877-580-4884. To opt out of future messages, press nine…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Tax Review Unit

Phishing - Phishing Scam

Collecting payment information for an expired subscription.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Identity Theft - Car Warranty

?? Scam Description: “The Phantom Warranty Threat” A fraudulent letter arrives in your mailbox, dressed up like an urgent government notice. It claims your 2023 Lincoln Navigator’s warranty is about to expire—despite you never owning one. The message is riddled with threats: “You will be financially liable for all repairs.” It repeats this line like a mantra, hoping fear will drive you to call the number: 1-888-307-2075. There’s no company name. No real contact info. Just a made-up title—James Conrad, Customer Service Coordinator—and a vague “Vehicle Notification Department.” The letter uses official-looking formatting and bold text to mimic DMV or dealership mail, but it’s pure fiction. ?? Scam Tactics Used: • Fear-based language: Repeating threats to create urgency • Fake authority: Invented job titles and departments • Data scraping: Your real name and address were likely pulled from public records or data brokers • No verifiable business: No website, no company name, no accountability ?? The Goal: To get you on the phone, pressure you into buying a fake warranty, and harvest your payment info or personal data. ---

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: They didnt provide a buisness name

Investment - Investment scam

Was approached by a friend who had recently joined the company and had received some payment on his investment. I was told to invest $1000 and I would receive $67 per day from the the scooter rentals because I joined during a special promotion program. I downloaded the app and followed the instructions of running the scooter from the app Monday to Friday and each day the app showed how much you earned. After approximately two weeks we were informed that no withdrawal could be made because there were a lot of fraudulent accounts in the system and in order to clear the fraudulent accounts we had to pay a verification fee which is 10% of the value of the account or your account will be deleted. Most people at this point refused to pay the extortion fee

Dollars Lost: $1000

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: LSSC

Online Purchase - Online purchase not received

Saw an ad for cool bench-to-picnic table benches through instagram. Saw product reviews and all looked good. Paid and got confirmation text with tracking number. Several weeks later, still nothing and then link given would no longer work. Last time accessed showed China as origin but none of that on original site. Lesson learned.

Dollars Lost: $79

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: ShopRXVCA

Online Purchase - Online purchase not received

ordered hat did not receive it.

Dollars Lost: $39

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: pintses

Other - Solitaire cash

You play the game, they tell you on the tv that you get all your money back that you deposit and win, they won't give me any

Dollars Lost: $80

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Solitaire cash

Online Purchase - Online Retailer - Live Streaming Purchase Scam

On August 8, 2025, I was scammed during a TikTok Live by user movie_clips829. They promised a specific in-game item in exchange for 600 TikTok coins ($6.24 USD). I sent the coins, and the host did not deliver as promised and ignored my messages. I have screenshots proving the transaction and the offer made in the live stream. This is fraudulent behavior in violation of TikTok’s Terms of Service and consumer protection laws. I have requested TikTok investigate and reimburse my loss.

Dollars Lost: $6.24

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - Home Warranty

Final Notice of Home Warranty expiring in a week. They provide a Customer ID number and also a temporary id card. Signed by Vicky Mercer Program Director. Of course, no actual company is mentioned.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Hilton, NY- 14468

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: home warranty division

Online Purchase

Took money for items never delivered although they said they were. Offered refund, but never give refund.

Dollars Lost: $78.4

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: CYBX Store

Phishing - Text message

I received a text message similar to the one that led me to report this as a scam a text message from 1-302-590-8446 whIch said in a document like the one already listed here asking me to text a man named Mr. Charles Woodley at this phoNe number 1-430-257-9036 and give him this winning code OCF1M$ should I do this or not?

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - AL Dot Scam

The text presented as if it was from Alabama DOT regarding an outstanding traffic ticket. My name nor any personal info was included in the text. In fact I received two of these text messages. I was given this URL http://al.dot-the.cc/us. It gave instructions to type Y to reopen the message in my browser. I didn’t open anything or call any number they provided which appeared exactly this way…. +63-970-792-3942

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Montgomery, AL- 36109

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: State of Ala DOT Vehicles

Employment - Employment Scam

Hello, I'm Rachel 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. The company currently has 20 vacancies, if you want to join us, please send a text message to 6467046855 for more information (Note: You must be 25 years old or older)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Other - Labor Law Posters

The scam letter, which appeared official, demanded $139.75 for an “updated labor law poster” allegedly required to remain compliant with labor regulations. The solicitation included language suggesting urgent compliance requirements and potential penalties of $7,000 if I did not pay.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Miami, FL- 33152

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Compliance DFS

Online Purchase - Labor Law Posters

You have to pay to print these posters for your new business

Dollars Lost: $212

Fort Lauderdale, FL- 33301

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Florida Compliance Division

Online Purchase - Health Insurance Policy Scam

Paid for insurance through this company for six months but received no health care. Was told by all providers that i am not covered in health insurance. I asked for expiation and they wont given one to me. Hanging up the phone on me, telling me i need multiple reasons to cancel and paper proof of the insurance which i never received. They told me it would have come up as first health or fidelty. Cannot find their website anymore. Paid 320 a month for 6 months all for nothing, i got scammed.

Dollars Lost: $1920.2

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: BSA Health

Employment

Same email as described

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: [email protected]

Online Purchase

They’re selling defective shoes.

Dollars Lost: $60

Poplar Bluff, MO- 63901

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Nearly perfect shoes

Other - Piano Scam

Jeanette Millican contacted the company for whom I work known as The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services. She indicated to the receptionist that she was donating a Yamaha baby grand piano. She provides the reference number of RS4022091. She gives four options for cost estimate according to weight and distance ranging from a three day delivery for $3100 to a seven day delivery for $2655 to a 14 day delivery for $2280 to a 21 delivery for $1485. She indicates that includes delivery and set up. She will continue to email, but never provide a phone number even if or when asked. She indicated in a recent email that she had been hospitalized due to a serious medical condition. She will begin emailing from another email address and identifying as Christopher McAstocker with an email of [email protected]. She expressed through great detail that she was moving to France, and her husband died last year. She expressed that she did not find anyone locally to accept the donation and was unable to pay for the shipping cost. She said if someone accepted the piano that they could pay the shipping cost, and it was housed with global Link logistics and freight forwarding company. She also indicated in great detail that she was up in age, perhaps elderly and that she has had a number of hospitalizations due to a chronic illness that she identified in an email that she just had a recent hospitalization due to surgery.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Little Rock, AR- 72204

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Metro GlobalLink Logistics Frieght Forwarding

Phishing

Received mail about 2019 GMC Sierra Lt service code 5PM6521208989 Activation required for coverage validation. Call 888-928-0732 to confirm by 8/15/25 (I do not or ever have owned a GMC Sierra.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Saint Peters, MO- 63376

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Zenith Protection Group Christopher T Justice II- Imposter

Online Purchase - Bright sky network Limited

Tried to purchase hummingbird feeders from a site off of Facebook. Never received item. Seller sent tracking number and delivery date. But NO items. I am trying to get refund through PayPal but seeing what I see here on this website is what I figured and won’t receive refund

Dollars Lost: $38.94

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Bright sky network Limited

Other - Safety Manuals Scam

C.P.S., a third-party private entity, will prepare and provide a comprehensive written safety manual that will assist employees in complying with occupational safety and health standards issued by OSHA.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Washington, DC- 20056

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: C.P.S.

Employment - eBay IMPOSTER

Hello, I'm Rachel 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. The company currently has 20 vacancies, if you want to join us, please send a text message to 2068079406 for more information (Note: You must be 25 years old or older)

Dollars Lost: $300

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: eBay IMPOSTER

Online Purchase - Climafy

I responded to an advertisement offering their product which claimed 14,000 btu. The unit displayed on the website did not look like the unit I received. At the coldest setting (advertising 60F) only blows out air that is the same temperature as the room. The company claims to be in Califiornia but product took a long time to ship from China. When I responded to the guarantee, which claims 60 day hassle free, no questions asked guarantee they wrote back that the sale was final. This information did not appear anywhere in the checkout. I captured screenshots of each step.

Dollars Lost: $164

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Climafy

Employment - Employment - WBD Global Streaming

Sent message:” 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 +.?? https://wa.me/16203812675 ??

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: WBD Global Streaming

Employment - Text Employment Scam

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Pearl Talent

Home Improvement - Home Improvement - Riverstone paving

The company knocked on our door. They were in the neighbourhood doing work. Would we be interested in getting our driveway re-paved? They did the job, but there was negative interaction with our neighbour. Our neighbour asked the workers if he should move the cars. He asked them twice, but they did not say it was necessary. A careless worker threw down a sledgehammer, and it bounced up and hit the neighbour's car. There was no damage, but the neighbour decided to move their vehicle, and the workers were rude; they almost got into a fight. The business has no address on its card or website. I was routed directly to the guys we spoke with when I called the number. They have no record of doing business with us and provided me with a fake address. They did the work they said they would do, but we have no recourse if we have any problems in the future.

Dollars Lost: $3000

Cambridge, ON-

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Riverstone paving

Online Purchase - Online Purchase - Clark and Campbell

The store says they are based in Toronto but the item was shipped from China. The quality of the garment was very cheap and too large- very different look from what was advertised. They are making it extremely difficult to return. It would have to be returned to China at my cost. I dont trust them to actually give me money back. They also warn it may be difficult to get it returned to the address so a refund may not be possible even after I would pay the $20 in shipping.

Dollars Lost: $75

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Clark and Campbell

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