This is the text message received: Hello! My name is Olivia Grant from Scion Staffing. 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 2136917250 to find out more.

I was scammed by Apple. I was contacted on my phone saying that I was charged $250 and to call them if I wanted to dispute the charge. I called the number listed and told them I hadnt made any charges and I wanted my refund. They asked me for my bank information, drivers license number and I gave them everything to get my money back but ended up getting scammed. After speaking with the man my entire account became empty. 

Received a voicemail from Sean Adams calling on behalf of NY State processing unit about a summons I supposedly will be receiving and could call the Law office of Meyer & Daniels at 855-293-1079. The call came through as unknown caller, no number.

Hello! My name is Olivia Grant from Scion Staffing. 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 5023095060 to find out more.

1. Background of My Experience: On 3 August 2025, I purchased a digital product from The Genius Wave (GeniusWave.com) for my wife. The checkout process was not a simple transaction but a manipulative journey designed to exploit anxiety and prevent exit. 2. Documented Deceptive Practices (The "Dark Patterns"): • False Urgency & Misdirection: Post-payment, the screen displayed alarming, false warnings: “Do not close this screen or press back or your order will be double-billed” and “Wait, your order is still being processed.” These were lies; the order was confirmed via email minutes prior. • Forced Continuity ("The Roach Motel"): I was trapped on this screen for over 30 minutes, forced to watch an unskippable sales video with no clear exit without fearing financial penalty. • Confirmshaming: The only way to decline post-purchase upsells was through buttons using punitive language like “No thanks, I reject this one-time offer. I understand I will not get it again.” a clear attempt to manipulate users via guilt. 3. Structural Deception & Lack of Transparency: • Opaque Terms & Conditions: The T&Cs were presented as a non-selectable image, a deliberate barrier to prevent reading, searching, or analysis. • Deliberate Obstruction of Verification: The vendor presents its scientific references as non-selectable images, not text. This is a deliberate barrier to transparency. When consumers like myself go through the laborious process of converting these images to text via OCR software, the results contain obvious and significant errors (e.g., gibberish journal names, missing DOIs, nonsensical volume numbers), rendering verification impossible. This practice is not an accident; it is a calculated strategy to create the illusion of scientific credibility while actively preventing consumers from scrutinizing the sources of their claims. • Fake Expert Identity: The company admits to using "James Rivers" as a pen name for their "leading neuroscientist," destroying any claim of legitimate scientific authority. This is a fictional character designed to promote the product. 4. Predatory Data & Privacy Practices: • Exploitative Privacy Policy: The policy grants the company unlimited discretion to share user data at its "sole discretion" under vague, self-determined criteria like "if we believe it is in your interest." • Targeting the Vulnerable: These practices are deployed to sell a product marketed for cognitive improvement and memory, explicitly targeting a vulnerable audience seeking help for conditions like early Alzheimer's. 5. The Ultimate Admission of Fraud: • "For Entertainment Purposes Only": Buried in their T&Cs is a clause stating the product is for "entertainment purposes only," directly contradicting all their life-changing marketing claims. This is a standard legal loophole employed by fraudulent schemes to evade liability for making false promises. 6. The Financial Architecture: • Payment Processor: The transaction is processed by ClickBank, a platform known for hosting "get rich quick" and miracle health cure digital products. • Requested Refund: A refund was requested under their "90-Day Money-Back Guarantee" on 24 August. No response has been received, demonstrating that the guarantee is likely another deceptive marketing tool. Overall Conclusion: The Genius Wave is not a legitimate business. It is a coordinated, multi-layered scheme designed to deceive, manipulate, and exploit consumers, particularly those in vulnerable states, through psychological manipulation, fabricated authority, and deliberately opaque legal terms. Every aspect of the operation is engineered to maximize profit while minimizing accountability.

They advertise this beautiful, elegant evening dress when it arrived two weeks later, it was nothing but a slip with lace sewn on it absolutely nothing like advertisement. I’ve attempted to contact them via email twice now, They offered to give me 15% of my money back? And a second email offering 20% back… I told them I want 100% back… we’re not playing let’s make a deal. I’ve yet to hear back from them.

Targeted on instagram my an imposter website posing to be faherty. It looked just like the faherty website but had a major sale going on. I paid for the merchandise and after entering my card information and submitting noticed a slight redirect to a funny looking website. Then checked my email and received no confirmation from faherty and had a very strange Hong Kong charge on my card.

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 2623819782 for more information (Note: You must be at least 25 years old)

MY FRIEND USED A NEW CREDIT CARD FOR HER PURCHASE ON STEPBUD. SHE PLACED AN ORDER ON JULY 21ST, AND THEN THE PACKAGE WAS SAID TO BE DELIVERED ON AUGUST 21ST, BUT SHE DID NOT RECEIVE IT. SHE CHATTED WITH THEM ON THEIR WEBSITE & THEY SAID THEY WILL RESEND THE PACKAGE FOR FREE. HER NEW CREDIT CARD WAS HACKED ON AUG 13TH AND THE STEPBUD SITE WAS THE ONLY ONLINE PURCHASE SHE HAD MADE.

Scammer sent multiple texts from 602-782-4454. Text message said “We must make contact immediately. Call our office 844-584-6523 for info on your acct. it gives a bogus member number. I did not respond to text or call number.

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 2136960393 to find out more.

I have received texts from a 70739 about a loan that I didn’t request. I have never used the company or have any kind of request.

For some reason I watched a very long video regarding a miracle weight loss treatment. I ordered 6 months worth and received capsules of turmeric. It did nothing to help weight loss or mimic the miracle that was advertised.

More or less promise loan funding for up to $190,000

Sent me by text: “Hello! I'm Sophia from the HR team at SimplyHired. We recently came across your outstanding resume and would like to introduce you to a job opportunity that pays over $10,000 per month! This is a flexible, remote part-time or full-time position where you have autonomy over your schedule, the work is easy, and free training is provided. The work day will be approximately 60 minutes per day. Pay ranges from $300 to $900 per day, ensuring that you will earn no less than $10,000 per month, with daily paychecks. Regular employees also have 15 to 25 days of paid annual leave, perfect for those of you looking for a steady income (Hiring Requirements: 22+). If you are interested, please contact us via WhatsApp! WhatsApp: +19843827186 Looking forward to your reply!”

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 5034211947 to find out more.

I was apply on a few job websites and got this text message on iMessage. However I didn’t reply or make any further contact because I googled the message and found this website containing other reports of scam so I decided to also file a complaint to make sure something gets done about this

They contacted me talking about they had a job offer for me and then I hit flag report message

Typical 500 sign on and they want social id and other very personal information

Hello Vanessa here with the small business unions West Coast branch I've been trying to connect with you or someone from your finance team for the past few days. I left a voicemail and even sent a text in the middle of last week, but I haven't been able to get in touch if you have a moment right now press two to connect with me or someone from underwriting directly I've been reviewing your file and you're right at the final stage for approval. We just need to confirm a couple quick details to finalize it but just a heads up rates are changing daily and your approval is about to expire if you're ready to move forward press two now to connect with underwriting or give me a call back when you have a moment at 8337274098 and ask for me or anyone on the underwriting team to opt out of future contact just press nine.…” Non-Stop calling, multiple times a day from different phone numbers.

Furniture from wayfair on closeout discount

Received a card in the mail that said to scratch off the numbers and, if matched, I would receive one of four prizes. Since I read that this is a scam, I did not call the number, but wanted to report it so it is on record.

I received a call from a woman named Tammy H. She told me she was with United Healthcare. She was asking for my personal information but she already had my mothers address. When we hung up I decided to call back but she was never available. Each time I called I spoke to a different person.

A person come to the door and asked if i had any concrete work to be don , so he looked at the patio with lot's of cracks, he told me he would replace the patio with wire reinforcement ,also replace the front flower-box made from red brick,also put a hand railing on the front step for handy cap person. The patio was replaced but the broken up patio bricks was put in my back yard,I asked when are the bricks going to be removed ,he told me when the flower box is finished ,it all will be taken away. Bricks still in back yard ,flower box not finished, and i have called this number 215 852 9909 at least 30 times and no return call.

After registering a new business, I received a letter that appeared like a legal document from the state of Maryland titled Corporate Meeting Minutes, Annual Statement, stating I needed to list all owners, our titles, contact information, my signature and payment of $147.50. Check to be made payable to Corporate Document Service, 1032 15th St PMB 233, Washington DC 20005-1502.

Going through Facebook, an automatically generated infomercial, came up with Oprah Winfrey, singing the praises of, “The Pink Salt Trick” with various doctors who claimed to be involved in the development of this product. Oprah Winfrey claims in this infomercial that she has lost 74 pounds using this. It was only referred to throughout the entire infomercial as the pink salt trick. When I received my six, not 12, only six bottles it says Lipo Max on the front of each bottle. I called the number and asked the Customer Service agent to please pull up my order so he could clearly see that I had ordered 12 bottles not six. He then told me that he would initiate a 50% refund. I told him I did not want a 50% refund. I wanted to return the product in hole because I believe it to be a scam. There is not one thing on this bottle anywhere that says anything about being the pink salt trick. At this point, I don’t even know if there is really a pink salt trick that is actual and real. I highly doubt it at this point. Anyone in the past month or so who has opened any form of social media has certainly gotten the same random infomercial that I did. I believe this to be a total scam. I would like all of my money, returned to me. If you happen to be someone who has seen Oprah Winfrey on an infomercial that randomly pops up on your social media, I would caution you before you get excited about some miracle that is going to cause you to lose weight at astronomical proportions, and quickly.

I CAME ACROSS THE OPHRA WINFREY PODCAST ON FACEBOOK WHERE SHE WAS DISCUSSING THE BENEFITS OF LIPO MAX WITH AN ALLEGED DR OF ENDOCRINOLOGY . TRUSTING OPHRA'S ENDORSEMENT OF THIS PRODUCT AND HER OWN WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY, I FELL HOOK LINE AND SINKER, PURCHASED THE PRODUCT AND WHEN IT ARRIVED THERE WAS NO RECEIPT FORM OR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN POLICY, ALTHOUGH THE ADD CLAIMED A MONEY BACK GAURANTEE, IF NOT SATISFIED. NO TANGIBLE WEBSITE, PHONE NUMBER OR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO RETURN THE PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE. THE PHONE NUMBER LISTED DOES NOT PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW OR WHERE TO BEGIN THE RETURN OF THE PRODUCT. IF SENT BACK TO THE SHIPPING WAREHOUSE, THERE IS NO GUARNTEE THE PERSON OR PERSONS WHO SOLD THE PRODUCT WOULD BE NOTIFIED OF THE RETURN. THEREFORE, NO MONEY WILL BE RETURNERD. WHILE THIS WAS MY MISTAKE AND MOST LIKELY WILL NEED TO EAT THE COST WHICH WAS CLOSE TO $640 CHARGED TO MY CREDIT CARD, I AM SO TIRED OF BEING A TARGET OF FRAUDULENT ADDS THAT PLAY ON THE PUBLIC'S WEAKNESSES. WITH THIS BEING STATED, I STRONGLY ADVISE ANYONE WHO IS THINKING OF PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT NOT TO DO SO.

Purchased item through a tik tok shop on August 2nd. Emailed the site to ask where my shipment was. They responded the order was being processed and would ship soon. When i went back to shop.com to track shipping, the site was already taken down. That was August 20th.

Never received tracking, product or emails back. Phone number goes to a concrete shop.

I ordered two dresses from Diana & Rose whose website says in the name they are a United States company. They offer a 30-day money back guarantee. Upon receipt, the dresses are not the same quality as pictured and simply a cheap alternative. Upon reaching out to customer service with order number to proceed returning, I was asked to submit images of packages and clothing articles. I did this then was sent a return form to return to China. The shipment back to China was $115 on a $90 original order. Upon complaining and asking for a USA address, I was only provided with the China address again. Company: https://dianarose-boutique.com/

I was asked to complete a detailed questionnaire about job situations. They said it was a remote position that would pay 900 a week for 2 weeks training and then $45 after training. I never talked to anyone. I then received a email stating that I was hired and payments would be through zelle. A W4 was never mentioned when I asked questions about the W4 and the extremely high wages for a position that normally does not pay that type of wages. I never received a response. I entered the phone number that was given into Google and immediately there was a match to the situation that I went through.

US Passport renewal scam. This fake third party website similar to the state departments link on google defrauded me by lying about their services and seeming like they were the actual United Stares state department and took all of my personal information necessary for the renewal of my US passport . Including my SS# and bank account info as well as a photo uploaded. The website never mentioned they are third party. The site even charged me for TSA global pre check. The sites contact number is bogus as well as email address.

Received letter saying that we have not contacted them to a service contract up to date for a car warranty.

They originally reached out to me about a job through text message. From there she began to tell me about tasks that needed to be done that I will get paid three to $12 per video that I liked from there I would need to invest certain amounts of money and in return I will get 30%. It had something to do with bitcoin and regulating the price of the bitcoin. The tasks became more expensive and that if I did not pay the same amount I cannot receive any of my money back the final task requested me to pay $1300. I cannot pay that therefore they said that I cannot obtain any of the money that I had already put in. Therefore I would be at a loss they will continue to reach out and see if I had obtained the $1300. And made it very clear that if I did not pay the $1300 then I could not get the rest of my money out.

Scammer emailed me through my website to set up Reiki sessions for her daughters. She did NOT include her phone number on the intake form as she claimed she was hearing impaired. She also claimed that she was on bed rest and preparing for surgery. We communicated through email only and set up individual sessions for her daughters (all on the same day in a 3 hour block). She was going to mail a check to my address prior to the sessions. She asked me to provide my phone number so we could communicate that way instead of through email. I did not provide my number and then searched her information because her emails were suspicious. I found the BBB scam alert.

Advertised Glo-Step black and burgundy black leather rhinestone sandals as 2 pair for $74.94 ($4.95 shipping) total $79.89. However, the shipment that arrived 3-4 weeks later had two very different type/color of sandals. Black, red plain brown sandals not even the same design, heel type or closure with no rhinestone embellishments, very plain. The company overcharged me for shipping and additional $63.91 which was eventually refunded. However, I have been trying for 3 months to get them to send me the correct product and process a refund. They keep offering me discounts to try to intimidate or pressure me to accept a "discount" (from 10-40%) on the "bait and switch" cheap shoes that were sent as substitution. The incorrect product type/style was shipped, but they refuse to accept responsibility for their error or provide the shoes that were advertised or provide a refund.

I initially received the advertisement for this vacation package agency via fax at my place of business. I purchased a resort package for two people at the price of $498.00 in 02/2024 - I was contacted in 08/2025 regarding booking dates, and to collect an additional fee of $350.00 per person, totaling to $700.00 for a two-person package, as it was explained to me, this amount would be for resort fees and taxes. When requested to pay this amount via Zelle, I began questioning the representative whom claimed his name was 'Steve' at phone number (305) 900-7043 - Which upon searching WhitePages, is a private cellular device belonging to someone with the initial H.H. - He became very aggressive in demeanor, and began repeatedly calling my phone, and stating he would contact the other party to obtain payment, as well. After he was confronted regarding the concern of scamming, he hung up, and proceeded to send a text message requesting my personal bank account details so he could access my account remotely to make the additional payment. When I inquired about the legitimacy of the business and requested the business' information he stated the website is vacationvacay.com (advertised website is - vrpvacay.com) and provided a 1-800 number that was not in service. He stated the physical company was located in Orlando, but could not provide a physical address, and stated the customer could call from 'any number you can find online for the company' to resolve this matter (Did not know the working phone number or address for said company). A similar occurrence seemed to have happened to another consumer, as well (please see attached).

Voicemail transcript: “I wanted to check in because your file has been looked over and it's very close to being completed we just need to confirm a couple of details mainly income information which you can also handle quickly online through the loan portal if you're free right now press two to connect with me or someone from the team if not that's OK I'll be available the rest of the week to walk you through the final steps again to move forward press two now or call 888-919-5698 if you'd rather not receive further calls simply press seven…”

A targeted instagram ad for Natural Life clothing sale. After making a purchase I later saw a read ad for Natural Life and the prices weren’t marked sale. The website checkout for the purchase was not the same as the website for the real Natural Life site.

I was left a voice mail by someone claiming to be Adam Vogel and that he had some kind of results that he needed to share with me but that he didn’t feel comfortable sharing them in a voice mail and to call back asap.

I bought clothes from this company that were not the quality / not as pictured. When I tried to return the items, they first had several attempts to give me 30% back and the rest in store credit, or 50% back and the rest in store credit and not return the clothes. I chose to return them as it was over $200 worth of clothing. A week after they should have received the clothes and given the refund, I reached out. They shared that they did not receive the package and to reach out to USPS. I did, and USPS assured me they did and that it was signed for by someone from the company. When I shared this with PetalLush, they said “several packages have not made it to our warehouse and we don’t know why. We suggest you submit a claim with USPS.”

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 2138155120 to find out more.

Received an unsolicited postcard from Mortgage Services Group, Llc, 877-899-1809, per the small type at the bottom. The card says basically the same thing as previously reported on this website. I have bought said property in 2016. Do not know the Addressee, Carlos Gomez. As far as I know, he didn't have an ownership in the property per the county tax assessor. There is no return address to send the card back to. Does Crosscountry Mortgage, Llc actually have a loan on this property?

Received text message stating the following : “ Hello! My name is Olivia Grant from Scion Staffing. 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 2136961484 to find out more.”

Called multiple times a day multiple days a week from some automated number using a recorded voice to notify my that I’m eligible for a loan at a low interest rate telling me to press 2. I press 2 and then ask the person to take me off their contact list. There are calls from other numbers claiming different company names and locations with the same format and automated voices.

I googled American Airlines in BWI and this company flight ticket desks number came up I called trying to speak to a ticketing agent at BWI and they said there lines where busy and that they take the calls for airline. They seemed like a regualr ticketing agent but had no real access to the system. I gave them my ticket information, credit card information, address, phone number and email. They charged my card a ticmeting fee that seemed weird so aft r the call I looked them up and sure enough it was a scam being run. I had to call the 1 800 number for american airlines and they instructed me to call my credit card. Because I proved all the information you cannot claim fraud you have to dispute the charges, if you claim fraud they will be found not guilty anf you lose your money. So if you provide information you must dispute the charges.

got a job offer after what felt like a 5 minute phone interview. Got asked to enroll in certain online banking accounts, pretended to be company accounts

Ordered from website and delivered from scam person, counterfeit merchandise. Scratched and broken. T3c.cool refused to help so im just trying to get my money back.

Advertised a cool blanket, seemed legit. Ordered. Arrived a month after it said arrival would be (7-10 buisness days) and is two thin pieces of fabric poorly sewn together. Company advertised in the US, actually is in China. Wont give refund without return label from them, they wont respond to any emails I have sent. Amd can only contact theu email. Its been a mo th since received bad product and no contact from the company still.

This company is a fraudulent scam targeting and harassing elderly people. They call repeatedly asking for verification of identity due to a civil case. This company is not real.