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Employment - Employment phishing Scam

I received a fake job offer claiming to be this company called “Scion staffing.” I knew it was fake,but I just wanted to put it out to the public so that they can be aware of this scam!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Chicago, IL

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Scion staffing

Advance Fee Loan - Phishing Loan Scam

I have gotten this message call EVERY day for the past 3 months. I never answer, they always leave the same message, the phone number is always different, and the call back number in the message is always different. “We have been trying to contact you. Your loan paperwork has been reviewed and it’s almost ready. We just need a few pertinent details such as your income info. You are approved for $63,000 with 60 month terms. Press 2 to speak to me or one of the review team or call back at 888-919-4171. Press 7 if you do not want any more notifications.” I never answer, block the calling number but they still call. Different times of the day but never on Sundays. So frustrating

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Its never on the voice mail

Home Improvement - Huerta Concrete

Freddy heurta who is the owner and operator of Heurta concrete was contacted by myself through Facebook marketplace. I had him do a quote for a price to do my concrete pad for a metal building. He quoted the price at $3650. The price sounded good so I had him over to physically look at the site and I told him that I was going to properly permit the job so I needed the concrete to be able to pass inspections. Freddie told me that he had 10 years experience and it was him and his father who came to look at the site. I told him I didn’t want any surprises and that’s why I had him over so that we were both on the same page. Very soon after our conversation him and his father came over and said that the site looked good and there would be no surprises. They came over soon after and began to excavate the site to level everything off. while they were over to do the work, they made a deal across the street to do some concrete work for $4000. Days after they leveled the site I found out that in order to have this permitted they would have to slightly increase the size of the pad to incorporate a drip edge. They came by and slightly increased the size of the forms to facilitate the drip, and this would increase the project price by $300. At this point, I had already paid him $2000 cash as an upfront payment to get the job going. Couple days later I was made aware by the builder of the metal building that there was also to be footers doug and poured. I told this to Freddie and he said that would be an extra $2000 more. He said it was a lot of work and he would need the $2000 upfront before he would commence the job. He came over to do the work and I gave him $2000. They worked for approximately 1.5 hours at my place while they prepared my neighbors area for concrete. Once they prepared it, the concrete truck arrived and they poured my neighbors concrete. I will add that they did a horrible job that needs to be jackhammered and removed at a huge expense. As soon as they were Done, finishing my neighbors concrete they stopped working on mine and left. Excuse after excuse and they were not showing up to finish digging my footers, but when they finally did show up after I threatened legal action, they dug them, but their work failed the inspection. After much back-and-forth and lies from Freddie they came back and did some of the work for the footers to pass and left me with approximately four hours of work which included digging and cutting tree roots so that I could get the footers ready for inspection. They were inspected and finally passed. 4 1/2 months went by from when they commenced my work and still no concrete and I had paid out $4000. He never denied that I paid him $4000. Promise that he was gonna do the other work but never showed up. The final price that he quoted me was $6000. I had two concrete contractors come over to give me quotes to finish the job and both quotes were exactly $6000. Now the concrete pad has costed me $10,000. I took Freddie to small claims court in Asheboro, North Carolina, and after having him served by the sheriff, he did not show up for court, and I Was the winner of this court case and awarded $4000. Although I won the case it will be near impossible to collect this money from him. Beware of this snake.

Dollars Lost: $4000

Asheboro, NC- 27205

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Huerta Concrete

Credit Cards - Phishing Paypal Imposter

Set up your PayPal account profile New Profile Charge: We have detected a new payment profile with a charge of $910.45 USD at Kraken.com. To dispute, contact PayPal at (805) 500-8413. Otherwise, no action is required. PayPal accept automatic pending bill from this account.Your New PayPal Account added you to the Crypto Wallet account. Your user ID: Receipt43535d Use this link to finish setting up your profile for this account. The link will expire in 24 hours.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: PayPal

Employment

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 2136911842 to find out more.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Scion Staffing

Counterfeit Product - Online Retail Scam

The description stated that Lara Green was retiring and wanted to sell off her hand made jewelry. Instead, she purchased really cheap junk jewelry and had it shipped from a different vendor in China. The jewelry is not even worth 50 cents. It is plastic and metal junk.

Dollars Lost: $150

Franklin Park, IL- 60131

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Lara Green

Counterfeit Product

I purchased one pair of shoes marketed as Orthopedic Dress Shoes. Order confirmation was sent. An order update was sent that duplicated my order without my consent. I contacted CS immediately to report the duplicate order and cancel. They did not cancel the order. My account was charged for two pair of shoes. CS reported I could initiate a return for full refund once the shoes were delivered. I did so. They attempted persuading me to do an exchange because it was "easier". Both pair of shoes were of terrible quality. They were certainly not orthopedic. I didn't want any part of these shoes. Proceeded with return. Provided photos of the shoes and proof of purchase, complying with return policy. Now for three weeks, CS keeps telling me that management is reviewing the return. At this point I am not ready to relent. The shoes were not as marketed, they duplicated my order, and now will not refund my account.

Dollars Lost: $110.95

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Northend shop

Other

They use social media (Instagram) to expose the opportunity to make money each week wrapping your vehicle in the Eternal Water logo for three months. Initial contact was through text with the tracking number they have mailed two checks and further instructions in and start being very assertive about having the funds deposited and when they will be available to be withdrawn. Later they wanted me to take out two money orders for $1000 ea and mail to an address, ***** ******** ***** * ******* *** *** **** ** *5351. This is where I really didn't like the process anymore and ceased all contact, and the funds were returned as altered/fraudulent by the bank.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Covington, LA- 70434

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Eternal Water

Online Purchase

Attempted to order AI puppies for my grandson’s birthday, took more from m account than I ordered , then never received anything but emails that it’s been shipped or on the way.

Dollars Lost: $175

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Telegelam

Employment - Employment Scam

They sent me a "work from home data entry" position and had me do the interview through chat on the Microsoft teams app. Every question seemed legit but then they hired me entirely too fast and then immediately began asking about my banking information. They used Kjersti Johansen's picture in the app and I searched up the website the email supposedly came from and the domain does not exist.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Apotek 1

Home Improvement - Home Repair Scam

The scammer came to my home with a crew of workers without a signed contract nor a work permit (which was needed before any work to start) and tore down each brick wing on both sides of my home (to solidify a contract). They informed me that I would have to pay $******* cash for them to put the wall back together. Under duress, they followed me to the bank, I took out the cash and paid them, they said they were going to stop at Home Depot to purchase a few extra bricks for them to redo what they purposely tore down without authorization. They never returned. I call them several times, Unfortunately, my brick wings are still demolished without explanation.

Dollars Lost: $1200

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: GN Construction

Other

A guy named Keiffer Stephens messaged me in messenger july 2nd last month. He asked for my help to deposit a $1000 check in the bank account i had. He said if i helped him hed give me $200 of it. I had a weird feeling about it after trying to deposit it through mobile app, but he told me to relax and dont overthink it. He claimed he didnt have a bank account and couldn't deposit it. He also claimed a guy named Niclas Larsson wrote him that check for a future collaboration with another music artist. I thought Keiffer Stephens could be trusted since he writes poetry like me and that he was a good guy. I was wrong. He claims hes from Addy Washington and the guy who he claimed wrote him that check was from California somewhere. I didn't know the check was fraudulent and as a result of trying to deposit it not knowing it was fake my bank accounts got closed because of it. I feel like an absolute moron. I also sent Keiffer Stephens $50 in venmo because he claimed itd help him jumpstart his music career. He was singing different songs in bandlab so i guess rap and he claimed thats how Niclas Larsson got in touch with him and he claimed he was talking to someone from sony music records or something. I sent him $50 july 4th last month and of course i havent got any money back from him. I really messed up and i want to help make it right any way i can. I stupidly gave him my old accounting and routing numbers from my bank account before it got closed.

Dollars Lost: $50

Addy, WA

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Other

This message was texted to me: JOHN JOHNSTON, this serves as final notice to make contact for past due account MB2782175. Call us immediately at 844-584-6523. Text STOP to opt-out. I did not respond.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

I believe there are scammers within the MSC cruise line customer service department. I called the MSC customer service number from their website to get a refund for my cruise. They said they could give me a partial refund, or full cruise credit. I opted for the full cruise credit. To get the full cruise credit I would have to pay a $125 cancellation fee which I did with my card info over the phone. After the phone call I got an email confirmation, in broken english, confirming my cruise cancellation and my future cruise credit. It wasn’t from an msc email. It was very confusing. I just called MSC again to confirm the cancellation and clarify what the email meant. They said they had no record of the cancellation, credit, or cancellation fee, and but they did have a record of the original phone call, and that it was listed as “dropped”. I believe scammers either took over the phone call, or there are scammers working in the customer service department at msc. The email I was sent from the scammer had all my booking information.

Dollars Lost: $125

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: MSC Cruises

Employment - DSL Impostor

Hello, my name is Olivia, recruiter at DSL, we came across your profile through several online recruitment platforms and were impressed by your background and experience, we’re currently offering a flexible part-time opportunity that you can work on in your free time. The role involves assisting TEMU merchants with product reviews. It’s a straightforward task, and we’ll provide free training to get you started. The daily salary ranges from $201 to $3000, and you can receive your commission immediately after the work is completed. All payments are made on the same day. If you would like to join us, please contact us via WhatsApp:+14135012381 (Please note that applicants must be at least 21 years old to be eligible for this role)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: DSL Impostor

Counterfeit Product - Sway Trading/Ingshows

I placed an order for clothing from ingshows.com on February 4th, 2025. The clothing that I received was not at all like the clothing posted on their website. It was very very cheaply made and they were even trying to pass off their garbage as Carharrt. I requested a refund via email and returned the whole order to an address they provided. It was received on April 12, 2025. They really did not want to issue me a full refund. Instead they offered me a $180 credit towards more merchandise. Since I did not receive what I thought I was getting the first time, I definitely will not order from there again so I insisted on a full refund. Six months after ordering, I have still not received a refund for this.

Dollars Lost: $177.87

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Sway Trading/Ingshows

Retail Business - Bigelow Tea-imposter

On Monday August 25th I get a google search for Bigelow tea, I hit a link whose title said Bigelow tea. I browsed the website and it looked completely legitimate so I selected a couple of items to purchase I used my Capital One credit card, but the purchase was declined, the message may have said try again later. It was around then that I noticed the website address wasn’t Bigelow tea, it was bigwalowtea.sbs. I thought to myself, good my credit card company declined the purchase. Then yesterday Wednesday August 27th I get a text message and email from Capital One asking if I made a purchase for a hotel room. I called the Capital One number on the back of my card and told them That I haven’t made any hotel room charges. They have declined/refunded my account for those charges and cancelled my card and will be issuing me a new card. After thinking about it, it only makes sense that it was from that bogus Bigelow tea website.

Dollars Lost: $365.67

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Bigelow Tea-imposter

Employment - Employment

Hello, my name is Isabella, and I'm a recruiter at Publicis Groupe. We saw your profile on several online recruitment platforms and were impressed by your background and experience. We're currently offering a flexible, part-time position that you can work in your free time. The work is simple, and we provide free training to help you get up to speed quickly. Daily pay ranges from $50 to $500, and you'll receive $738 after three days of work, with immediate pay upon completion. All payments are made on the same day. If you're interested in joining us and are 20 years or older, please text the following number:+15852866404

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Publicis Groupe IMPOSTER

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Business Compliance Letter Scam

Received an official looking invoice from Corporate Document Services for “Annual Minutes Statement”. Invoice requested owner name(s), percentage owned, titles, contact name, phone and email. In addition, requested a signature. Sited state business laws 624 and 602.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Washington, DC- 20005

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Corporate Document Services

Phishing - Phishing - Loan Solicitation Scam

I keep getting multiple voicemails from different cities in New York. The Last one said her name was Scarlett and I should call back at 833-487-2568

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Warwick, NY

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: ADT Loan Processing Unit

Phishing

Received the following email with subject line "BBB Customer Complaint": Dear Customer, The Better Business Bureau has recorded the above said reclamation from one of your customers regarding their business contacts with you. The detailed description of the consumer's uneasiness is available by clicking the link below. Please pay attention to this question and let us know about your judgement as soon as possible. We ask that you review this APPEAL REPORT and reply on this complaint. We await your prompt response. WBR Xavier Brown Dispute Consultant Better Business Bureau ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Better Business Bureau 3083 Wilson Blvd, Suite 600 Arlington, VA 28901 Phone: (703)276-0100 Fax: (703)525-8277

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Better Business Bureau

Phishing - Phishing Scam - Fake Fraud Alert - Paypal Impostor

Set up your PayPal account profile New Profile Charge: We have detected a new payment profile with a charge of $910.45 USD at Kraken.com. To dispute, contact PayPal at (805) 500-8413. Otherwise, no action is required. PayPal accept automatic pending bill from this account.Your New PayPal Account added you to the Crypto Wallet account. Your user ID: Receipt43535b Use this link to finish setting up your profile for this account. The link will expire in 24 hours.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam - Macy's Impostor

Macy's department store website advertising Graco double stroller. Unfortunately I didn't notice the spelling of the url until after I completed the transaction.

Dollars Lost: $81.06

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment - Employment

I received a text saying: 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 8088575486 to find out more.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Scion Staffing IMPOSTER

Online Purchase

I ordered a hat from TexHats in July of 2025. I never received the merchandise but was charged for it. No response from multiple attempts to reach out for assistance from this company. Multiple people reporting the same experience.

Dollars Lost: $24.95

Dallas, TX

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: TexHats

Other

They advertised at the Morgan Wallen concert on the big screen that they were the official merchandise and we could purchase online. I placed the order based on the information provided on the website. The sweatshirt said they were 100% cotton blend as well as the shirts and the hats. The items just came yesterday and they are all 100% cheap polyester knockoffs. They are still advertising the sweatshirt on the website, but the other items have since been removed. The sweatshirt on the website still shows 100% cotton blend, which it is not. It is all false advertising and fraudulent items. The website says they will provide a refund within 14 business days. I received the items yesterday and immediately emailed them. They responded that they have no record of my order even though I forwarded them the receipt along and I emailed the address that they told me to email them at on the receipt.

Dollars Lost: $179.96

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Morgan Wallen Store

Phishing - Phishing

User received the following email: ___ useremailaddress, accept your invite before it expires.Hello, useremailaddress [PayPal] You have an invite from PayPal USDT. You have successfully authorized a payment of $896.98 USD. If this transaction was not initiated by you, please Contact PayPal at +1 (888) 462-1404 immediately to stop the payment. We are committed to protecting you from fraud. Ready to get coding? Create a PayPal account to review the invite. (It expires in 30 days!) Create an Account [PayPal] Help & Contact | Security | Apps [Twitter][Instagram][Facebook][LinkedIn] PayPal is committed to preventing fraudulent emails. Emails from PayPal will always contain your full name. Learn to identify phishing Please don't reply to this email. To get in touch with us, click Help & Contact. Not sure why you received this email? Learn more Copyright © 1999-2025 PayPal, Inc. All rights reserved. PayPal is located at 2211 N. First St., San Jose, CA 95131. PayPal RT003034:en_US(en-US):1.0.0:c9714523ede3d

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: PayPal USDT IMPOSTER

Employment - Employment

Hello, your application was received on the CALJOBS website and we would like to consider you for the position of a Data Entry Clerk remote position currently available at ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING EXCHANGE LLC. Please Reply if you are interested in joining us. Base pay is $35/hr.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Daly City, CA- 94015

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Architecture Engineering Exchange llc

Debt Collections

This scammer keeps calling, saying I owe money from a previous debt that has already been paid. They keep threatening legal action unless I make a payment. They will harass with voicemails daily.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

TX

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Lesco Green

Employment - Employment

Hi, I'm Mabel from the Robert Half Recruiting team. We came across your profile on several recruiting platforms and believe you’d be a great fit for our current remote part-time opportunity. This role involves assisting companies like Costco and Sam’s Club in improving product visibility and customer engagement. The schedule is extremely flexible—just 90 minutes per day, 4 days a week. You can work from anywhere, and the daily pay ranges from $200 to $350. We provide free training, along with 15 to 20 days of paid vacation per year, in addition to all standard holidays. The company currently has 35 open positions. If you're interested in joining us, please send a text message to 14174968205 for more information. Inquiries are welcome between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM Eastern Time (EST). Note: You must be at least 25 years old and responsible.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Berkeley, CA

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Robert Half Recruiting Team IMPOSTER

Counterfeit Product

NoBlu Vision are fake!

Dollars Lost: $59.39

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Sylvia

Other

I have been receiving 2 calls a day for the past several weeks from random numbers from a number of different states including VA, MD, GA, OK, KS, LA, SD, and PA to name a few. Since it is a new number every single call, even though I block the numbers they still call using different phone numbers each time. The caller leaves the same exact voicemail each time: “Hi, this is "Name changes each time" with Lending Union's West Coast branch 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. I'm the one assigned to your file. It looks like. Almost there Everything is nearly approved and ready to go. We just need to confirm a couple. Details like an income related question and address You can also take care of those online through the loan portal If you have a moment now, press two to speak with me or someone from the underwriting team directly if you've already handled your funding or is it all just let us know otherwise this approval will likely expire Few days of you're always welcome to reapply down - Opt out of future calls press 7 ”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

It Changes With Every Call

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Lending Union's West Coast

Online Purchase - Matthew Allen Mercer A & M Landscaping

Matthew Allen Mercer claims he is a landscaper and runs A & M Landscaping and he does not do or complete landscaping jobs and changes his cell phone number so that he can not be contacted any longer. Also, we were told that Mr. Mercer has a driver’s license showing he is not allowed to drive as the license is only for identification purposes, yet he drives a car. Mr. Mercer is dishonest, criminal intentions as can be located under the State of Connecticut Judiciary, liar and scam artist. This is a warning to homeowners and businesses throughout Connecticut. Do not hire him to do anything at your business or home.

Dollars Lost: $1000

Blue Hills, CT- 06112

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Matthew Allen Mercer A M Landscaping

Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter - bank imposter

Scammer sends a Coinbase OTP and includes a 888 phone number to contact supports.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Coinbase imposter

Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter - bank imposter

Scammer sends a Coinbase OTP and includes a 888 phone number to contact supports.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Coinbase imposter

Investment - Lightning Shared Scooters Company LLC Investment Scam

LSSC company scam people of investing in a scooter rental company for a quick money returns

Dollars Lost: $15000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Lightning Shared Scooters Company LLC Investment Scam

Phishing - Homeowner Protection Division listed in return address area

I received 2 postcards today, both addressed to my deceased husband. There is no company listed and no details about the warranty coverage.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Dallas, TX

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Homeowner Protection Division listed in return address area

Phishing

They were saying I had a case on file.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - Mortgage Services Group LLC.

Blue card references a Mortgage through a Credit Union with whom I do not have a mortgage. References a Mortgage ID: 53325-338-769. They request I call a number - 833-382-7312. There is another number at the bottom of the blue postcard which is 877-899-1809

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Daytona Beach, FL

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Mortgage Services Group LLC.

Phishing - Paypal purchase imposter

Received a receipt of a Pay Pal purchase of $351.24 of a Springfield Armory Gun Date: July 29, 2025 Customer service: 917-460-0042 Name: Juan Guoan Email: [email protected] This was in my 90 year old husband's Inbox. I will check but I'm quite sure that amount was not taken out of the banking account. I was able to keep my husband from calling Customer Service. I don't know if I should now delete that email?

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Ashland, OR- 97520

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Debt Collections - Pretrial Division and Processing (Locator Parks)

Voicemail left: "This is Locator Parks, assigned by Pretrial Division and Processing. I received a fax order in regards to a complaint in the process of being filed this morning. The attached was a phone number for National Asset Management 833-795-5753. The attached was also also an extension of 112. The attached was also a case number. You do have the legal right to be transferred to a case manager by pressing 1. You have officially been notified. Good luck." Voice was southern. Got high and squeaky on the word "officially".

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Pretrial Division and Processing Locator Parks

Debt Collections - Student loan debt department

I received a text stating Amanda from student loan debt services Wood remove the phrase on my student loan and I would have to start making payments again if I didn't call the number she provided. I am closer to the age of retirement than returning to school and have never had a student loan.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Student loan debt department

Employment - Apotek 1 AS Pharmacy Company

Received the following email: Dear Applicant, My name is Lars Ruud, and I represent Apotek 1 AS Pharmacy Company. Your resume was recently brought to our attention through the LinkedIn job board, and based on your qualifications, we believe you could be a valuable addition to our team in the role of Remote Data Entry Representative, with a starting pay rate of $29.75 per hour. As part of our updated online screening process, introduced in collaboration with the Bureau of Global Talent Management, we kindly ask that you download and register for Microsoft Teams on your mobile device or computer. Once registered, please use the following link to join a session with Kjersti Solheim Johansen (HR Officer), who will guide you through a briefing or interview: https://teams.live.com/l/invite/FAAsYPDc2c3P0u4jgM?v=g1 Your reference code is: ******** Please have this code ready when joining the session. We look forward to connecting with you soon. Lars Ruud Human Resources Assistant Hiring Department Team 2025 Project Placement Council© CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email message and any included attachments are intended solely for the recipient(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. Please do not read, copy, forward, or print this email or its attachments unless you are the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies and printouts of this email and/or attachments.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Apotek 1 AS Pharmacy Company

Family/Friend Emergency - Family Friend Emergency

Left a voicemail stating "This is Brian Baker from the legal department. You are the emergency contact for XXX family member. Do not be alarmed but it is urgent we reach XXX family member. Call me back at your earliest convenience so I can obtain information from you."

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Legal Department

Phishing - California Solutions LLC

They said she needs to pay or she will be arrested

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: California Solutions LLC

Employment - employment

Scam text about a job.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

CA

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Scion Staffing

Employment - employment

Received text about job I applied to, never applied

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: The Faulkner Group

Employment - Mission Point of Flint IMPOSTOR

The company approached me after sending a message saying they apologize for the delay in getting back to me. They then sent a message 08/27 about offering them dates and times for an interview. I offered the times. Requested correspondence 4 times before receiving a message at 10am 08/28 that my interview is at 11. Nothing was verbally communicated in response. I was able to review the email I’m using for applications and found a non priority email from 40 minutes after my responses saying they scheduled an interview. I never received any communication through text which is where the conversation was occurring. We had never once spoken over email. It was to my understanding they’d inform me over text as that’s where they asked for availability. The phone number associated with the person attempting to start the interview doesn’t actually work. I have no idea how they’ve been texting me from it.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Mission Point of Flint IMPOSTOR

Online Purchase - Ming Lingp Limited

Advertised item was Vortax Retractable Hose Reel. They showed tracking info as item delivered at 4 AM. Never received it. Emailed them, they say item delivered, check with family members to make sure no one else got the package and also check with postage carrier. No one else got the package, and I was up at that time getting ready for work. Checked with Post Office, and they said the tracking number wasn't theirs. I emailed them back and asked who the shipper was. They returned email saying shipper says package was lost and never revealed shippers name. They offered to refund money, which could take 2-3 weeks minus exchange rate fees. By this time, the 30-day window to report to PayPal was closing. Reported to PayPal, they sided with merchant because they showed tracking as item being delivered. PayPal is worthless, and so far **** credit card services aren't much better.

Dollars Lost: $39.99

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Ming Lingp Limited

Online Purchase - Stoop Elf

This seller is falsely advertising products on social media. The pictures made the items appear to be high quality, but what I received was of very poor quality. When I requested a refund, the seller only offered 20% back or required me to pay to ship the items back to China, which would cost nearly as much as the original purchase. This company should not be allowed to advertise that items can be returned for a refund, because in reality, that is not the case. As a buyer, you are led to believe the purchase is safe and that if something goes wrong you will receive your money back, but that is misleading.

Dollars Lost: $100

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Stoop Elf

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