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Employment - Employment

Got a text message saying “Hello! My name is Dorothy from Creative Niche. 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 2624054486 to find out more."

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Creative Niche Imposter

Employment - Employment

Hello! My name is Dorothy from Creative Niche. 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 5864899448 to find out more.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Reseda, CA

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Creative niche Imposter

Employment - Employment

Hello! My name is Dorothy from Creative Niche. 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 2623819677 to find out more.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Creative Niche Imposter

Employment - Employment

This is what they emailed me “We got your profile from employment search webpages for Inventory Verifier position. The job is work from home. Relocation and special experience in this position isn't required. Your income is from $4,300 monthly + $35 bonus per package. Average monthly income $5,400. Your manager will be always in touch to help you on each stage. If you are interested, don't hesitate to reply and I will send the Detailed Job Description and stepwise video. We are looking forward to having you join Us.”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Timberloop Delivery LLC

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

They emailed my business email with faxed invoices with no information just invoices and a bank account to wire to

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Ca, CA- 92895

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Oracle America Inc. Imposter

Employment - employment

Wants me to text them regarding offer details. Basic scam

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - warranty services

Home Warranty Scam for reverse mortgage borrowers, letter say FINAL NOTICE your home warranty coverage may expire or have already expired. I never had a Home Warranty and I am not required by the lender to have one. This is a very disturbing letter and I'm sure many frightened senior citizens have given them money. Company is Home Shield USA with a Florida License # G 202 409 I called the number and talked to Tony Parker, he was very belligerent and threatened to come to my home, he said remember I know where you live, this scam is widespread and something needs to be done.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

FL

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Home Shield USA

Employment - employment

I applied to a zipRecruiter ad for a teller position at JP Morgan Chase Bank Peoria, AZ. In the application process, where one normally selects that they're 18 or older, a comments box with "please forward resume to [email protected]". I forwarded my resume and the next day I received an email from Hr Manager, [email protected], which read: Dear Applicant, We've received your applicatoin and are highly impressed with yur background. You're among the top candidates we're currently considering for this role, and we'll be in touch soon regarding next steps. To ensure alignment with the responsibilities of this role, particularly concerning access to company credit cards for business expenses, we ask all potential employees to have a credit score on file as port of out interview process. This step helps us verify financial trustiworthiness and credibility. We recognize that credit scores may reflect economic challenges. Be assured that the numerical score ins't our primary focus; however, a credit report is still a required document for all applicants. Please complete and print your credit report by clicking: Transunion.jobcareer.us (Paid) Or Freescorenow.jobcareer.us (Free $1 Auth)". A copy of your credit report, obtained from one of our two pre-approved and secure online credit score websites, is required for your interview. We are unable to accept reports from other sources. After complete first step then submit your details at Spike.jobcareer.us To ensure a timely interview, pleaes complete this first step at your earliest convenience, ideally within 48 hours. Once your credit report is ready, kindly reply to this email so we cna schedule your virtual interview. I look forward to meeting you. Thank you Kokulo Sumoiwuo Hiring Manager". I selected the 2nd, and unfortunately, completed the process to get to my credit score and report. As soon as I did that, I realized what I did, freaked out, and cancelled my card. Then looked into the credit reporting site. It said I'd signed up for a monthly credit protection service for $39.95 a month, and to cancel, I had to call them. So I called the number, 800-320-0892, and a Nigerian sounding woman answered. She claimed to be in California, and repeatedly tried to get me to continue with the "service" until she agreed to "cancel". I don't believe they were anything they said to be, and I will now actually be investing in credit protection. I can't believe I fell for this!

Dollars Lost: $1

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Chase Bank imposter

Advance Fee Loan - advance fee loan

Evelyn from Lending Union West calls daily about my "file almost complete", and that my "funding is ready". Press 2 to speak with her, or call them back at 888-919-5284. They call daily from different "spoofed" phone numbers, blocking does no good. Press 9 to opt out does not work. Total harassment!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Lending Union West

Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare - Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

The scammer contacted me to state that they were filing actions against me in 2 hours for filing fake documents about a knee surgery I had in May. Medical invoices and documents were fake. And that I committed insurance fraud. His name was Clark Williams. I recorded the conversation. But it has my personal information which he verbally fave to me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

CO

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Legal department of United Healthcare- Imposter

Phishing - Phishing

Sheri, your $615 TX Safe Driver balance is still unclaimed. Final review Aug 21st. See if you qualify: driverclaimreview.com/a238 Stop2End

Dollars Lost: $1000

ID

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Driverclaimreview.com

Investment - Investment

A person by the name of ‘“Andrew Goldberg” identified himself as an officer at JP Morgan Chase Bank. He was calling me to let me know that another person, “Stephanie Martin,” was attempting to cash a check made out to me personally as the winner of the Publishers Clearing House contest, for “$9.5 million and $7k per week for life.”“Goldberg” gave detailed information about the winning check,‘including serial number, confirmation number, authorization code, code number, winning ticket number, and batch nimber assigned to the “registered check”’ issued to me by Publishers Clearing house.. “Goldberg” then stated he required my bank account information, including the touting numbers and account number, in order for him to directly deposit the check. I then requested that the “registered check” be sent to me directly via a courier such as FedEx, which he refused to do, saying he only had the “authority” to directly deposit the check into my personal account. At that point, I did not disclose any of the information he requested and ended the call.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Lowell, MA

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: JP Morgan Chase Bank- Imposter

Credit Cards - Credit Cards

Here's your invoice Unrecognized transaction? Please contact customer care +1(805) 500-6271 sent you an invoice for $732.88 Due on receipt Unrecognized transaction? Please contact customer care +1(805) 500-6271 You don't have any payments with this seller in the last year. Amount due $732.88 Invoice number 0554 View and Pay Invoice PayPal offers Buyer Protection on eligible transactions paid using PayPal. Available payment methods No PayPal account? Pay using various methods, including debit or credit cards, Venmo, Apple Pay, and installment options with Pay Later. Availability varies by location. PayPal Visit paypal.com/invoice to create your own professional invoices. This email was sent from . If you think it is spam, you can report abuse to PayPal. PayPal is committed to preventing fraudulent emails. Emails from PayPal will always contain your full name. Learn to identify phishing Copyright © 1999-2025 PayPal, Inc. All rights reserved. PayPal is located at 2211 N. First St., San Jose, CA 95131. PayPal RT002947:en_US(en-US):1.1.0:19b70d8a78ffc

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Paypal- Imposter

Debt Collections - National Asset Management

Hi this is Stacy Barber calling from national asset management in regards to a civil complaint 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 telephone number 833-795-5753 again that telephone number is 833-795-5753 good luck…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: National Asset Management

Phishing - LONGOCBICH

I have no idea what this is, or how it's somehow taking payments from my PayPal? What is this??

Dollars Lost: $61

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: LONGOCBICH

Credit Cards - Lending Union

I have received calls 2-4 times per day for weeks from a company claiming to be Lending Union West Coast Branch regarding a loan that I did not apply for. I’ve asked to be removed from their list and the calls increased.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Lending Union

Debt Collections - Collection

Hello this is Amy with STP this call to notify you that attempts will be made to issue certified legal documents is there any changes needed regarding the time date or location of service or if you need more details please contact the issue agent's office handling your case at 531-220-2581 and use your phone number as a reference number through their automated system again their number is 531-220-2581

Dollars Lost: $0.0

GA

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Stp Impersonator

Debt Collections - Mediation account services

Got a call from this company saying they got hired by a loan company that I supposedly took a loan out with back in 2015 which I never did they told me birthday and last social security did not confirm it once I told them I never did they started back tracking do you know stole your identity I just want to be safe and report to make sure people are aware of this

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Miles City, MT

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Mediation account services

Other

I received an add in Facebook. The dresses looked very nice and I purchased them. They are terrible quality and when I attempted to get the information they are only offering 10% of my $115.00. This is the first email that I received from them: Hi *****, Thank you for reaching out! I’m sorry to hear that the items didn’t fit as expected. We definitely want you to feel great in the pieces you’ve chosen, and I understand your wish to return them. You're absolutely welcome to return the items for a refund. As outlined in our return policy, returns are processed through our central warehouse in Asia, and the return shipping would need to be covered by you. I understand this can be inconvenient, especially with the added cost of international postage. To help make things easier, we’d love to offer you an alternative: we can provide a generous discount of $80 store credit on new item(s), sizes, or styles without requiring a return of the original item. This way, you can receive item(s) that work better for you without the hassle of overseas shipping. Many customers find this option helpful, and it also allows you to pass the original items along to a friend or family member who might enjoy them. Choosing this option also supports a more sustainable approach. International returns can significantly increase a product’s carbon footprint due to added transportation, so skipping the return helps reduce environmental impact. Let me know if you’d like to go ahead with this option or if you have another preference — we're here to help and make this a positive experience for you. Sending warm regards, Franz Sophie's Boutique Team Second email: Hi *****, Thank you for getting back to me. I completely understand, and I’m really sorry to hear the dresses didn’t meet your expectations. Since returns are international and the shipping back to our overseas warehouse can be quite costly (often around $30–50 USD), we’d love to offer you a 10% refund instead as a more convenient option. This way, you can keep the dresses without the hassle and expense of sending them back. Kindly let me know which option works best for you, I’m here to help! Sending warm regards, Hiba Sophie's Boutique Team Basically, they are basically saying that I can only get 10% back. What a scam!!

Dollars Lost: $115

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: sophiesboutique-hamptons

Phishing

Received a voicemail from an unknown number. The caller claimed to be "Amanda Samuels of the State Location Services Unit" (with an American accent) looking for a relative to serve legal papers for fraud and to contact the plaintiff immediately with the relative's whereabouts at 833.477.3713. Said I was also named in paperwork and Ignoring the call would result in a subpoena for me to appear in court. She ended the message saying i have been officially served.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: State Location Services Unit

Identity Theft

On July 15, 2025, I called BlueShield to change my pharmacy plan to change a prescription to 90 day refill. I was transferred to the pharmacy department and after talking with the woman for a while she decided she couldn't help me and said she was transferring me to someone who could. I then began talking to a man who said he could change my pharmacy plan to the "contraceptive drugs/devices retail 90 day". He told me I would have a one time payment to "upgrade" the pharmacy part of my insurance plan. I was transferred again to a different woman who asked for my bank account and routing number as well as my social security number. She said it would take 24 hours for the payment to process and up to 14 days for the plan to update. I called my pharmacy last week to check and they confirmed that the request for a 90 day supply had been filled. I picked up my prescription and they checked again confirming it had gone through. I noticed on August 18th that I had 4 unknown charges on my bank account with the description "AetnaContinental DES:INS PYMT". I called Aetna who said they have no record of a membership from me and no record of payments being processed. I then called Blueshield who also said they had no record of payment during that time and that they surprisingly had no record of my phone call at all from July. I looked back in my phone records to find when I called Blue Shield. On the 15th and 16th I have two numbers that seem suspicious (1 877 740 0692 and 888 554 7679). I called the first number and a man picked up. I said I needed help with my health insurance and when I asked what company he works for he said "the state". I said I have four unknown charges on my account from Aetna and he hung up promptly. When I googled the second number I found this website https://www.hhwga.com/ which also seems like a scam. I was redirected to these numbers after calling the BlueShield Customer Service number. There is no way I would have found or called either of these unknown numbers. Additionally, I was transferred several times after calling BlueShield and the request for a 90 day refill did go through BlueShield to my pharmacy.

Dollars Lost: $189

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Blue Shield of California IMPOSTER

Online Purchase

received unsolicited email to purchase tickets, made it look like an official site of NASCAR and that tickets were almost sold out. I purchased three tickets for total of $1,116.95. Once I realized this was potentially a scam, I disputed charge through my credit card company. Tickets-Center.com denied dispute and I was left with the charge of $1,116.95. I tried to obtain status of my tickets 10 days before the event and found out Tickets-Center.com re-sold my tickets to someone else for $179.10 and refused to give me back my full refund of $1,116.95. They offered me $179.10 and kept the difference of $937.85.

Dollars Lost: $1116.95

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Tickets-Center.com

Debt Collections - Debt Collections Scam

Phillip claimed to be with the State of California saying that a law firm named Morris and Jacobs morrisandjacobs.com was filing a garnishment of wages against me and a lien that would be filed with my county. He had my home address and said I would receive a summons if I didn't call and talk to them. He called from 628-246-2922 and left the number 8555492477 to call as well as a claim number. GM10583 He is obviously a scammer and is working out of a cowork facility in Virginia calling all over the country scamming people.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Alexandria, VA- 22331

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - Phishing Scam - Xfinity Impostor

Text me to call them at a number which is 855-268-6681 and then they went to prompt just like Xfinity. They promised me if I got three gift cards from target for $360 apiece that I would have not a bill for a whole year and from that point on it would be $90 each month for being a good paying customer never missing a payment They gave me code activation code. I’ve talked to Xfinity about tickets to 9 yards are not doing nothing to help me in my opinion and I have more they sent me an invoice and then when they tried to say there was a problem and they tried to get me to do it again and said they were going to FedEx me my money back to go get three more which I didn’t do and then when they told me that they said they were gonna charge me 200 dollars to my account and they were in my account with a different last four digits of a bank account has nothing to do to me to where the money get sent to and there’s more involved I can tell you and show you someone would actually talk to me. I’m bout to go in person to come see you guys and give you everything I got. I’m no good computers not computer smart that’s my downfall so they got me Good. I’d like to get my money Back.

Dollars Lost: $1280

DE

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment - Employment Task - Commissions Scam

I received a text message similar to the other post(s). I got a message that I could earn $300-$600 per day with the opportunity for bonuses, etc. I would be required to complete 3 separate groups of review tasks (40 reviews in each set). You earn a percentage of the item you are reviewing. The dollar amount starts low and gradually increases. After a period of time "lucky tasks" pop up where you have to deposit money in order to complete the task in order to move on to the next one. It is required or else your money will be frozen and you won't be able to withdraw any money deposited. The problem happens because they never fully explain certain processes, and they use vague language to keep you guessing. When I wanted to quit and take my money, they told me I had accumulated too much as a VIP1 and needed to deposit $1500 to go to VIP2. Once this is done, I can withdraw money. After I completed that step, I had to deposit $1900 to unfreeze my account. During this time frame, I was told over and over that all I needed to do is deposit $1500 and I could withdraw. Once that was done, because my credit score was under 100, I needed to deposit $3000 to bring it back up. THEN to make matters worse, when all was done, they come back and said another set of tasks needed to be done. I asked multiple times and was misled. When I finally got to the stage I could withdraw, the process changed again. Originally, I was told I needed to take everything out at once. Now I was told they will take a portion of my funds to test, then withdraw the rest. After trading text for 5 hours, the CS person tells me that I need to follow these steps and it must be done in 5 min or else my account is frozen again and I will need to deposit half of my earnings to unlock. They AGAIN didn't respond to my texts when I asked if I did it correctly and my account is frozen again. Since then they have been bugging me to deposit even more money.

Dollars Lost: $9000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Resacu

Phishing - Phishing Scam - Amazon Impostor

I had gotten a call wanted to identify if I had made a purchase for a phone and I called them back to verify it was not me and they claimed to be “amazon”they then directed me over to my “bank”they asked for the last four digits of my social security number and I asked them to verify last transactions I made and they said they were looking for an Amazon transaction not past purchases and she then hung up .

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - Loan Solicitation - Phishing Scam

Same message from multiple phone numbers constantly over the past month. “Hello, this is Janet with a consumer lending and today is Wednesday, August 20 Your file If you If you've got a moment, now, press two to connect with me or someone on the review team The approval window is closing soon and while you could always reapply later, I'd like to help you get it wrapped up now while everything is still in motion again press two now or call us at 888-919-9548 to stop future updates press seven…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

KY

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Consumer Lending

Employment - Employment Scam

I was emailed about a position with the company working remotely as a Quality control inspector working 10 to 20 hours a week with a salary of 800/week with bonuses. They did a phone interviewand sent an offer letter. Requested a copy of my DL and got me on their app. Three deliveries appeared at my house then they requested that all labels be removed and sent me labels to download. Thats when i knew it was a scam because they had my name on them.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

NY

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Cargo Smart Way LLC

Employment - Employment Scam

Text message: Hello! My name is Megan Collins from Aquent. 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 5054858008 to find out more.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Aquent

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

Called the place from the website and ordered one bottle of the product. Paid for it online talking to an operator Then they sent me a receipt to my email and I see immediately that instead of being charged $38 For one bottle that I ordered I was charged $254.98. I called them back immediately and told them they overcharged me. In fact, they did two separate charges on my card. One for $194.99 and then another one for $59.99. When calling them back, they refused to cancel my order and refused to refund the money when I told them I just wanted to cancel the order because this isn't right being overcharged like this. This is a complete ripoff. They're taking people's money and overcharging them. I filed paperwork with our bank immediately within a few hours went to the bank and filed paperwork And we'll be reporting this to their web providers that they're Scamming people out of money and creating fraudulent charges.

Dollars Lost: $254.98

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: tryhealthyflow.com

Advance Fee Loan

Message: “This week but I haven't heard back so I just wanted to follow up personally it looks like we're almost there everything's almost approved and ready to go we just need to confirm a couple quick things specifically income related which you can also complete that online through the loan portal if you've got a minute now press two to speak with me or someone from the underwriting team directly and if you've already taken care of your funding great otherwise this approval is set to expire soon so that means this week is the last chance 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 again to move forward press two now or give us a call at 844-986-9513 to opt out of future calls press nine please…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Disturbia Imposter Website

It was a sale for disturbia the clothing company and the items were heavily discounted. Looking at the website, it seemed legit. However, the email confirmation said it was zkowstore which is not dusturbia and the clothes are coing from China. Disturbia is probably not doing a sale where items are discounted more than 50% off

Dollars Lost: $49

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Disturbia Imposter

Phishing - Received an email pretending to be an invoice from Paypal.

Received an email pretending to be an invoice from Paypal. Here's your invoice Unrecognized transaction? Please contact customer care +1(805) 500-6271 sent you an invoice for $732.88 Due on receipt Unrecognized transaction? Please contact customer care +1(805) 500-6271 You don't have any payments with this seller in the last year. Amount due $732.88 Invoice number 0554

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: PayPal impostor

Online Purchase

Your order is on the way H HUDSON'S BAY [email protected] Somehow i missed this address and hVe been in contxt with a provided customer service email [email protected].. myown fault but still...i had to sign in to my actual original account for hudson bay so i thought it was legitimate it wouldnt let me complete my order until I signed in

Dollars Lost: $53.95

Strathroy, ON-

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Hudson bay

Counterfeit Product - LipoMax

A facebook video of Oprah and Dr Ania Jasterhoff described the product & results of extreme weight loss. I cannot access the video again now that i closed it. $294 gone :(

Dollars Lost: $294

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: LipoMax

Employment - The Spotlight - Online Make Money Earning Apps

I used money to complete some of the cashback offers they had in the app, as well as I completed the levels (which they weren't adding up all the time, so they cheated me there too) to make $300 and now they said they're not giving me, and made some accusations against me. Below is what they emailed me. Hello, Chazany Thompson Thank you for reaching out to us. We truly appreciate you taking the time to contact our team. After a thorough review of your account, we identified unusual activity that does not align with our Terms and Conditions. Unusual behavior includes, but is not limited to: Using VPN to access offers intended for other countries Creating duplicate profiles to receive rewards multiple times for the same tasks Employing bots or automated tools to accelerate task progress Other fraudulent activities As a result, we are unable to proceed further with your request at this time. We appreciate your understanding and value you as a customer. Please know that our decision is based on ensuring a fair and secure experience for all users. We kindly ask for your cooperation and understanding regarding this matter. Thank you again for being part of our community. We wish you all the best. Warm regards, Taha Customer Support Team Never used a vpn, never did the other stuff except I tested it on my main phone and made $1 which I'm not gonna cash out. Attached below are $150 worth of giftcards (because I can only attach one picture and not the other $150, but if there's a way to email, please contact me and I'll send a video scrolling through all $300 of them) and I still haven't received any.

Dollars Lost: $244.6

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: The Spotlight - Online Make Money Earning Apps

Online Purchase - lowa boots-imposter

I placed a order on august 1st, 2025 on the website www.lowa--boots.com for $99. Eventually the payment on my master card went thru on august 8th to one Dorian Gascon via Paypal for $114 in which I do not have a Paypal account and I was also puzzled by the payment going to a person, and not a company so this information started raising some red flags. I started looking further on the internet, and found the corporate site for Lowa boots at lowaboots.com. I sent them a couple of messages, and they eventually replied, and wrote that the site www.lowa--boots.com is a fraudulent site.

Dollars Lost: $114

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: lowa boots-imposter

Employment - Indeed Imposter Job Offer

Hi, good morning! I'm Selina, a recruitment representative from Indeed (USA). Your resume has been recommended by many online recruitment companies. Therefore, our company has decided to provide you with a quota for this remote online job. This is a great remote part-time/full-time online job to help (Costco) merchants update product data, improve product rankings and traffic, so as to increase visibility and product sales, and provide free one-on-one training for this purpose. The hours are flexible (depending on your schedule), the more you work, the more you earn, and you can earn anywhere from $50 to $500 a day. The basic salary is $1,000 for every 4 consecutive days of work. 8-day paid probation period, after which you can sign an employment contract with the company. The maximum monthly basic salary is $7,000, plus a performance bonus of $1,000-5,000. Legal paid vacation, health insurance, retirement planning, education subsidies, the longer you work, the more welfare policies you can enjoy. If you are over 25 years old and want to participate, please send a message to this number +12065367502

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Indeed Imposter

Credit Cards

A voicemail is left on my phone each day 1-3 times a day... Apparently the Robocaller begins their spiel before my voicemail gives them the option to leave a message as it is the middle of their spiel. they introduce themselves and state that my loan has been approved. We just need to verify your income. If you would like to speak with a representative or a live agent press 2 now. your loan application is nearly approved... If you don't take advantage of this by the end of the month you will have to reapply. If you wish to opt out of future calls press 9 now. I delete the voicemail... I block the number.... The next day there is a new number Same voicemail is left for me... Again and again and again and again...it has been several months now...I thought it was initially sposed to end at the end of May when they first stated that I only had until the end of the month...

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: No name was given on the voicemail.

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

They offer membership to a private club. After membership is purchased the membership gets cancelled and the money is not refunded.

Dollars Lost: $10

Joplin, MO- 64804

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: The Move Community

Retail Business

Recieved an email

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Pay pal - Imposter

Employment - Work from home / package re-shipping scam

I found Shipping Avenue through Indeed.com. The job was advertised as a remote, flexible, part-time 1099 position paying $3,500 per month, plus a $1 daily login bonus and an additional $30 for each forwarding service completed. The hours were listed as 10–15 per week. According to their description, Shipping Avenue “simplifies” international shipping by providing forwarding addresses to customers who shop from websites that do not deliver to their countries. They claimed to “specialize” in efficient parcel forwarding services, ensuring timely and secure worldwide delivery. My role was described as “Fulfillment Associate,” supposedly critical in reducing time and costs tied to centralized inspection. I would receive parcels at my home, inspect them for quality and packaging integrity, maintain records, prepare documentation such as pick lists and bills of lading, and then forward the packages via USPS, UPS, or FedEx while following compliance procedures. I was first contacted by email, then by phone with a job offer. The caller explained that I would primarily receive electronics to inspect and forward. He said that once I completed my first shipment, I would begin receiving 10–15 packages per week. He instructed me to complete a work profile through a link (http://share.google/vK38UFIHXXRKyoG8), providing my name, address, phone number, driver’s license, gender, and date of birth. After submitting the form, I received an email from “Jack Osbourne,” Human Resources Manager, confirming my profile. Soon after, I was contacted by “Patricia Chisolm,” claiming to be my manager. She guided me through using the User Panel site and asked me to select my preferred payment method. She explained that after I processed my first package—expected within two to three business days—my salary and bonus schedule would update. I was told to log into the User Panel daily, including weekends, for updates. The first package I received was a gold dragonfly necklace, addressed to a different name at my address. Patricia explained that packages often arrive under other names, such as “mystery shoppers.” I inspected the item and forwarded it via UPS to a new name and address using their provided shipping label. Soon after, I received a congratulatory call from Shipping Avenue’s phone number (305-404-1549), and they assured me I’d start receiving regular shipments. Weeks passed with no additional packages. When I called, a representative said shipment frequency depended on business volume but promised I’d still receive my $3,500 salary. Patricia confirmed the same by email on July 18, 2025, explaining that my pay included a base salary plus $30 per processed package. Beginning July 18, I started receiving around 20 packages. I photographed each parcel and its packing slip, then forwarded them—usually on the same day—using the company’s labels. This amounted to approximately $4,450 (base pay plus per-package and same-day bonuses). Patricia told me August 18 would be my first payday. However, after that date, I was completely locked out of my User Panel account. My username and password no longer worked, and there was no password-recovery option. I could no longer reach Patricia or anyone at Shipping Avenue by phone or email; calls only give a busy signal. They now have all of my personal information, and I have no way to delete it from their system.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Fort Lauderdale, FL- 33351

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: /shipping avenue.us

Phishing - Walmart, FTC-Impostor

I received a call from "Walmart Fraud Prevention" at 224-544-9673 in Lake Forest, Illinois, this morning. A Middle Eastern-sounding lady gave me her badge number as KS1705, then told me someone from Albany, NY, attempted to buy headphones for $919.45 at Walmart. After I told her it wasn't me, she connected me with my bank, "Wells Fargo," and they discovered another charge of $3,359 from the sports gambling site BetFair. They then connected me with "FTC Officer Jason White, who gave me a badge number of XTC0104. He also spoke with a Middle Eastern accent, assigned an FTC Fraud Reference Number 191595091, and, after checking the FTC records, proceeded to tell me my identity had been used to open many accounts that included high-dollar money laundering operations overseas. He even went so far as to assign a callback number in case we were disconnected: 201-749-5834. I take pride in not being very gullible. Still, they had me hooked until he brought up that his pending FTC investigation should not be mentioned to anyone, including family members. This rang false, so I Googled "Walmart, fraud, FTC, Scam" and his name appeared. I told him I was ending the conversation, but if I were a true international money launderer, I'm actually a Dad with a wife and three teenagers. He should have the North Carolina State or local police come speak to me and hung up. I called the FTC and filed a report on the events. I suspect my tenure as an international criminal lasted about two hours.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Lake Forest, IL

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Walmart FTC-Impostor

Online Purchase - FreshNorth Clothing Scam

I ordered a dress from this website and when the dress arrived it was obviously not as pictured in their site. It was of the poorest quality and looked different than advertised. The site lists a 30 return policy so I attempted to contact customer service to inquire about getting a refund and returning the dress which had not been worn or used in any way by me. I was then the recipient of several emails telling me how difficult and expensive it would be to return my item to China, though I was lead to believe that it came from North Carolina. I was offered a 10% refund and told I could keep the dress. I declined and once again stated that I would like a full refund and I will return the dress as it is unusable by me. I then received another email offering me %15 refund and was again told how difficult and expensive it would be to return the dress to China and that that expense would fall on me. At that point, I realized that this site is a scam and that I would not be getting my full refund back. This "company" is misleading in their advertising and marketing. They hide that they are actually selling cheap, knockoff products from China, and they do not honor their 30 day return policy. Upon doing a few google searches, I see that many others have been duped by this scam as well.

Dollars Lost: $65

Charlotte, NC

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: FreshNorth Clothing

Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter

Daily faxes asking to send personal info for business loans. Uses different business addresses. Has no address, name or phone number.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: True Business lines of credit

Employment

Hi, I'm Jasmine Martine, HR Customer Service Representative at WBD Global Streaming. We got your number by working with multiple HR platforms. So, our company has a position for you as a Content Promotion Assistant. This is a great remote part-time/full-time online job with one-on-one mentoring to help you get started. Salary is paid on a daily basis. If you like, you can earn from $100 to $500 per day. Monthly salary is about $6,300. 3-day paid trial period, and $688 full-time employee joining bonus after the trial period. Note [You must be 20 years old or older] Please send a message to this number:+13023775382 Looking forward to your call.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: WBD Global Streaming - IMPOSTOR

Government Agency Imposter - Government Agency Imposter

The site appeared to be a government site to apply for a passport. I filled out the form with ssn and only received an application that is free on a government website. I thought this was the way to apply but only provided a pdf of free application.

Dollars Lost: $83

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Uspassportandvisa.org

Online Purchase

contacted Giant Fortune Cookies through google search of companies. Selected and paid for a product w shipping to be delivered, using Paypal, through the companies website. Received invoice email w matching info. A week later, no product or shipping info sent/received and all attempts to contact company, via multiple phone numbers or emails provided, were either never returned or rejected as 'address couldn't be found or cannot accept replies'. One number brings up "Fancy Fortune Cookies" as a physical store location in Indianapolis; same vm recording as all numbers on other website. Contacted Paypal and received refund, as they weren't able to contact them either, apparently.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Indianapolis, IN- 46240

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Giant Fortune Cookies

Online Purchase

I order a foundation product from BaseBallg. It took a while to get here and when it arrived it was the wrong product. I contacted their support team and explain the situation and they wanted to give me $3. I told them that I just want to exchange the unopened product or give me a refund. They sent back the same automated message that they tried everything to reconcile the situation. I emailed back and asked what the return address is and I want a full refund, they sent back the same email and basically said no. I also sent multiple pictures of the product and they dismissed that. I do not even think they speak or read English. I was very clear in all my messages and they never responded back. This company basically stole $27.97 from me, due to I never did receive the correct product.

Dollars Lost: $27.97

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: BASEBALLG

Employment

This person tried to offer me a job at Amazon working only 60-90 minutes a day and I could make $250-$500 a day. All I had to do was text the number they gave for more information.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 20, 2025

Business Name Used: AMAZON imposter

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