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Phishing

I received an official-looking letter with some basic info about my mortgage lending company, including a request to call IMMEDIATELY and the words "final notice." No identifying information for the company was given on any part of the document. There was no return address. The only listed address is for a UPS store in Boca Raton, FL. It does say "Not affiliated with [my mortgage lender]" and "this is not a check" in fine print at the bottom.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: No business name listed

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I tried to book tickets and they send me itenary and next day they cancel it . They still haven’t send me my tickets and every time I call them they will be send within 24 hrs before flight

Dollars Lost: $655

TX

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Flynfare llc

Debt Collections - Student Debt Colleciton

Scammer claiming to be with the Student-Loan-Debt-Department stated by account was 'under review' and that a Non-Response will result in automatic restart under standard payment terms and to call them. Scammer had my full name and an old address from 10 years ago.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Trudy Egidi

Other

I received an email from a person named Marlena Hogan from the 'Student Loan Debt Department' about a 'freeze review'. It said that payment status was under review & Non response would result in automatic restart of loans under standard payment terms. It said to 'call around 11:00 am on Monday' & listed the 877 number

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Student Loan Debt Department

Phishing - Federal Trade Commission/US Dept of Treasury_IMPOSTER

I received two emails from Dept of Treasury and Federal Commission stating I had been targeted for laundering drug money throughout the US. I was contacted by Michael Edwards, the Chief Investigations Officer with the FTC in November of 2025 to cooperate with them to deplete my financial instituions of my monies. The emails which were on letterhead stating my monies would be returned to me after they were put into a Federal Safety Locker. Agt Edwards instructucted me to input the monies into two separate bitcoin machines. At other times he sent Secret Service Agents to pick up my monies from my house. At another time I was instructed to buy gold bullion in which the Secret Service Agent would pick it up at my house. I was instructed not to tell anyone since this was an ongoing investigation by the FTC and Treasury Dept's FINCEN unit as it might compromise the investigation. Also Agt Edwards sent me a picture of his badge as a proof of identity. All in all I lost $500,000 of my retirement nest egg. I have since been in touch with the Social Securiy Administration, IRS, Tennessee Bureau of Investigations, FBI and the Red Bank Police Dept.

Dollars Lost: $5000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Federal Trade Commission/US Dept of Treasury_IMPOSTER

Fake Check/Money Order - Fake Check - Mystery Shopper Scam

I received a Priority Mail 2-Day package from Burban Reserve Inc., 21524 Hillside Ave, Queens Village, NY 11427 (Tracking #9505511371415721714591). Inside was a letter titled Whole Foods Market Customer Service Evaluation Assignment and a check for $1,793.62. Instructions told me to deposit the check, buy $1,300 in Foot Locker gift cards, then send photos of the codes to [email protected] or text 828-316-1633, promising a $300 bonus. This is clearly a fake check / gift card scam using Whole Foods’ name without authorization.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Queens Village, NY- 11427

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment - Phishing - Employment Solicitation Scam - TransactX Impostor

Message from Scmmer: Hello, I'm Ashley. a recruiter at TransactX.Your resume has been recommended by several online recruitment agencies. We're currently looking for part-time employees to help YouTube users increase their likes and subscribers. Only 60–90 minutes a day Earn $250–$500 per day Work from anywhere Free training Paid time off: 15–20 days per year + public holidays You can start by trying a task and earn $15 upon completion. The hours are flexible, and once you join, you can expect to earn $250-$500 per day. We currently only have five positions available. If you're 25 or older and interested, please feel free to text +16462470783 for more details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

New York, NY- 10001

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment - Employment

I had applied to a job that was commission pay. They told me that I would receive compensation from signups. The sales lead employee was very disrespectful and unprofessional. I ended up quitting after a week. I was supposed to get paid today. I had gotten 8 signups for the week and it was supposed to be a 200 dollar paycheck. well the paycheck i received was only 50 dollars. I had put in about 20 hours worth of work and didn’t receive my compensation for it. They are refusing to pay me the correct amount. I want to warn others not to work for this company. They promised a certain amount of pay for the week with however many signups you get and they are not being true to their words

Dollars Lost: $150

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: AB Marketing Impersonator

Tax Collection - Phishing - Tax Collections Scam

Received a voicemail message from "Danielle Carter" at "The Center for Fresh Start Tax Relief." Transcript of message below: "Hi this this Danielle Carter with the Center for Fresh Start Tax Relief" My department's phone number is 888-970-1808. I'm calling because your account was flagged for reminders today due to potenital misssed tax filing or balances that are on the verge of escalation if you've missed filings or back balances or have received notices. Don't miss the final window to get ahead of action. We specialize in resolving tax burden wehter you're facing penalites interest or just need to get back into compliance. To review your options and potentially lower what you owe, call me back at 888-970-1808.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Fresh Start Tax Releif

Phishing - Apple Imposter

I received a text that claimed to be from Apple saying there was a fraud charge of $147. We called the number and they asked for our banking info, how much money we had in our accounts and my husband mistakenly gave the last 4 of his SSN. When we realized it was probably a scam we hung up.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Apple

Employment - Employment

Hello, I'm Grace from the Amazon Recruiting team.... Same text message as listed

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Cherokee, IA- 51012

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Amazon Recruiting Team Imposter

Tax Collection - Center for Fresh Start Tax Relief

Calls/Message: Hi This is Daniel Carter with the Center For Fresh Start Tax Relief. My departments phone number is 8889701808. I'm calling because your account was flagged for reminders today due to potential missed tax filings or balances that are on the verge of escalation . If you missed filings or back balances or have received notices, don't miss the fial window to get ahead of action. We specialize in resolving tax burden whether you're facing penalties interest or just need to get back into compliance. To review your options and potentially lower what you owe call me back at 888-970-1808. Call back even if you spoken to someone before, don't wait, new relief was released this month. If you no longer need assistance or were reached an error please call back the caller ID and press 2 to be remove.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

MN

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Center for Fresh Start Tax Relief

Other

Muscore.com is a scam, even if you cancel subscription they continue to charge your credit card multiple times under different business names (Musescore, MU*, etc.). I joined and paid for a score (fine) and made sure to unsubscribe. Received a confirmation email that I did unsubscribe then received 3 more charges after that (without any announcement by email).

Dollars Lost: $140

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: muscore.com

Online Purchase - Silaktes & nforei

I ordered an electric scooter from a website disguised as a cosco wholesale on facebook. (If you click “electric scooter” on Facebook marketplace, it will show up). I paid for it and received an email with tracking number & fake updates. It said it was delivered but I was home all day and nothing ever came & the post office said the tracking number they gave me is incorrect due to the fact nothing is popping up under such number

Dollars Lost: $56

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Silaktes nforei

Phishing - Person of Interest

Used the same phrase as a “person of interest” with my dad’s first name.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: none given

Investment - Investment Scam

I clicked on an add on Facebook for risk free investment advice. Person named Jane Qiinn, Thomas Caldwell (professor) & 'cryptowolf were teaching & were quite educated as i profited off stock advice. Stated EvoAI was about to launch pubically. Had a free drawing which i was given a code & it was located on their main website(www.darkcherries.com) so i thought legit as all info about this specific website stated legit. Started trading crypto contracts on Safety Value trading site & won a lot. To continue to get trading signals i had to join their "Partner Program". I was to repay a percentage of my profits after 1 month. Prior to end of month Safety Value released 2 icos. I profited well, but was told i must pay the percentage of profits back not from profits made, but from another personal account. At this time i knew i had been scammed. My account on Safety Value was locked so i could not withdraw any $. Scam is ongoing at this time as of 10/8/25. This is a very well thought out scam as icos even have white papers & full description. I have screenshots of last months forum. They use WhatsApp & Telegram. I have an address in California where $ was sent.

Dollars Lost: $18000

Colorado Springs, CO- 80916

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Dark cherries wealth society

Employment - Phishing

I was texted by someone claiming to be HR. I have the list of numbers that were contacted through this group chat.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: WBD Global Streaming IMPOSTER

Phishing

This is the text message i received with the targeted family member's name redacted. Hi this is Mr. Smith the with G.S.B Mediation Dept. This message is for (redacted) it is imperative that you call me within an hour of this message regarding file #25-100643. Please call (214)432-2598 Thank You

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: G.S.B Mediation Dept

Advance Fee Loan

Said he was going to get me a loan

Dollars Lost: $0.0

CA

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Universal credit

Phishing - Phishing

The Scammer wanted to deliver documents to my wife and then I told them she will not be available and they then gave me a reference number and another number to call to schedule a time my wife can be home. But they said they can’t talk to me and said it was the law and hung up. All I’m asking is the name of the person she needs to speak to and that they claim to be with a law firm called EWA ELLIS WELLS AND ASSOCIATES. But there isn’t a law firm I can find on the internet.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: EWA

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

We signed contracts, received a Bill of Sale, and paid for an excavator that we never received. We later found out this company is likely a "ghost" company. It is not located at the address listed on their information. None of the businesses located next door to their address has ever heard of their company. Do not fall victim to this company!!!

Dollars Lost: $23940

Houston, TX- 77013

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Atlas Truck Equipment

Other - National Assets management

Voicemail received : “This is locator parks Bye 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 The national asset management 833 795 5753 The attached was also an extension of 112 The attached was also a case number You do have to leave a right to be transferred to a case manager by pressing one You have a officially been notified Good luck…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Las Vegas, NV

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: National assets management

Home Improvement - Home Improvement - Roofing Contractor Scam

Scammer entered my elderly father's property and said they were doing construction down the street and could repair the chimney on his house with leftover material and agreed on a price. They showed up the next day with two day laborers who did not speak english and destroyed and removed the entire chimney. Scammer then said the chimney was old, needed to be replaced, roof repaired, and demanded more money which my father paid. No effort to repair the chimney was ever made. City wide roofing and masonry never showed up on three scheduled appointments to complete the work and provided lame excuse after excuse and never completed the work. These scammers used the names Danny & Tommy, are of Finnish decent, and stole a significant amount of money from a 95 year old Army veteran. These thieves need to be in prison before they prey on other innocent victims.

Dollars Lost: $7500

Staten Island, NY

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: City Wide Roofing Masonry

Phishing - Phishing Scam

A woman called demanding my name i didn't give it then my my son got the same call and was left a message to call saying they had case against him from the same number and town

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Saint Clair, PA- 17970

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment

I did not respond to this Text because it looked like another text I recently got that was a scam. I didn't respond to that text either. Text Message +251 96 957 3292 Hi  Human Resources  currently  qualified professionals  opportunity.  are straightforward and easy to learn,  provide free . Details: -Work  -? daily. -Guaranteed  1,000 ? working hours -Paid time :  +. ???? you're interested +  old,  Job Details ????: 7073896071 for more information.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Tech Support - microsoft IMPOSTER david snyder

i,d called microsoft about my email account, subject identity theft and i google microsoft phone number and got david snyder.phone number 1-833-656-9866. and he asked to get on on web site,to clear the matter up.and i said i can't do that was i right

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: microsoft IMPOSTER david snyder

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Business Compliance Letter Scam

We registered 4 new businesses and received a letter for each one claiming we need to buy an OSHA safety manual @ $295 each. I didn't realize it was a scam until a few weeks later I received the same letter for my business that I have had since 1997.

Dollars Lost: $1180

Washington, DC- 20056

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - Final Notice / loan offer

I have been receiving Final Notice letters from this company. I knew it was a scam/lie because it referenced my bank incorrectly, calling it a Federal Credit Union, when it is not. I'm giving you the phone number on the letter.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Final Notice / loan offer

Employment - Robert Half

repeated texts Hi I'm Nancy from 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 pat time opportunity. 90 minutes a day 4 days a week. Pay ranges from $200 to $250. Free training, 1520 days of paid vacation. 35 open positions. Send a text to 4055435349.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Oklahoma City, OK

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Robert Half

Phishing - Process Servers Office

Call received stating she was from the "Process Servers Office". I told her she had the wrong number and hung up. I looked the number up online and it seems to be associated with multiple scam calls.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Process Servers Office

Phishing - Walden Pierce Group

Called at 8:48 AM by a "hidden ID" and was told to call a different number back to provide details. I did not call that number to find out the specifics of what Scam they are running.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Walden Pierce Group

Debt Collections - Debt Collections Scam

Received an email about contacting Guillermo Defoe regarding student loans frozen. If I didn’t contact him they would unfreeze my loans and I would have to start paying. My home address was used in the email as well. No location was given

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Home Improvement - JeralJacksonFloors

I hired Jeral Jackson to fix sub floor and put down new vinyl plank flooring. Half $$ up front $900. Of $1800. Quote. Getting near end if job Jeral claimed we had black mold on a section of flooring. It would be an additional $400. to treat and seal the area. He then said he had to report it to Ct Department of mold and abatement because he didn't want to lose his license. He then sent me an email from Ct department of mold and abatement stating it would cost $1650. For them to come and remove the piece of flooring for proper disposal unless I madd?an agreement with Jeral Jackson to handle it. Jeral said they charge way too much I will do it for $500. (Found out none of this was true and email was a scam). He didn't finish the job...I need transition strips and a section of flooring is not secure. He stained my bedroom wall with bleach. Messy worker. His 2 day job turned into 8 because he couldn't get here when he was supposed to. He tried getting another $750. Out of me saying he needed to come back and do our bathroom. That was on Saturday 8/31/25. He has not been back and is not welcome.

Dollars Lost: $900

Rocky Hill, CT- 06067

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: JeralJacksonFloors

Online Purchase

Advertisement was on Facebook. McCormick Spice's Anniversary with "Special Offer" for Spice Rack with Spices for $9.99. Use my debit account to pay for offer and within minutes a charge of $28.?? was placed on my account and then within a few minutes, a new charge of $24.?? was placed on my card. Called bank right away and destroyed debit card so they couldn't put through any more charges. Charges posted today so I was able to contact bank and dispute charges which they refunded. Total fraud.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Red Cape Intro

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

The website clearly states that there is a free cancelation but when you try and cancel (even with ample notice) they only let you cancel if you pay them $50.12. It is a total scam and lie so I'd recommend not using the site at all.

Dollars Lost: $50.12

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: www.Discovercars.com

Online Purchase

Carsplusmotors bank aution was sponsored ad on facebook and i looked into it so i thought even googled reviews which looked good at first glance it was a auction fro a rv 5th wheel trailer supposed to been a bank repo clean title every thing looked clean even had a vin to search i bid in auction won and spoke to a emma after about completion of the bid and trasaction within 24 hours or next bidder would get a chance to claim , i did and they remained in contact till i asked for proof of transport and they blocked all numbers ive called from

Dollars Lost: $28500

Aberdeen, MD- 21001

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Carsplusmotors

Phishing

Duncan ******* posed as retirement assistance unit for the state and offered free retirement planning. I scheduled a zoom meeting with him. He asked for information like my dob and husbands dob and what retirement accounts we have and other information about my family, However, he did not give me any information about retirement. He set up another meeting with me and asked for account statements to be sent (which I did not). Afterwards, I contacted my union rep, who told me that the state does not contract with private companies. Several different emails were used throughout all of this.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

White Hall, MD- 21161

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Douglas Financial Strategies

Phishing - Phishing

615$ available for safe driver unclaimed

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Driver Claim Review Imposter

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

Do not use this site even though it looks very legit. Purchased 2 airline tickets for $315 and when they wanted me to confirm purchase, they said those tickets were sold out and my new total was $443. They said my purchase was pending until I clicked the confirm button. I did not confirm and I called their cancellation phone number. No one answered after several tries. Called credit card company to block charge and changed card number.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Best Airfares

Online Purchase

I placed an order, attempted to follow up with them three times and never received contacted or my order

Dollars Lost: $48.49

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Bymood Co

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

The website advertised stuffed animals that were interactive and responded to body motions. Animal would hug and rub it's paw. The received animal does nothing. it's a regular small stuffed animal. I looked at a Polar Bear and on the website the bear is VERY animated. They say it's great for moods and gives secure feelings. I just lost a family member and I thought that having the animated fur pet might help soothe a child. However, the animal is cute, but it's nothing like what is advertised and they charge you as if it was electronic and animated. Feel VERY cheated. They misrepresented their product and focused on those who might be grieving. That's awful.

Dollars Lost: $29

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: banlight.com

Employment

Text of text scam: We are hiring. Remote Online Evaluator. Pay $100-$600 per hour. Hours: 1-2 hours/day. If interested, reply yes. WBD Global Streaming.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown, OH

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: WBD Global Streaming

Vanity Award - Vanity Award Scam

The postal mail sent to my residence informing me of the upcoming magazine edition, " Best In Medicine Magazine in Massachusetts edition, celebrating contributions to Healthcare. The letter gave directions to scan the QR code; no active contact to call to verify or email address. The letter was signed by an automated computer "Scarlett Shepperd" promising publication date on 12/5/2025 and Editorial ID code: *******-2

Dollars Lost: $0.0

New York, NY- 10019

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Best In Medicine

Phishing - STP

The caller called from 218-504-1129. This is the voicemail transcription. “Hello this is Amy with STP just called to notify you that the attempt 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 agent office handling your case at 531-220-2581 and use your phone number as a reference number to their automated system again their number is 531-220-2581…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Ely, MN

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: STP

Employment - Echo Transport

**** ****** ********** Please complete Form W-4 to ensure that the company withholds the correct amount of federal income tax from your paycheck. You can download the form here: http://u.pc.cd/rn8 We require the information on this form in order to comply with U.S. Internal Revenue laws. Under Internal Revenue Code sections 3402(f)(2) and 6109, you are required to provide this information so we can determine the correct amount of federal income tax to withhold. If a properly completed form is not provided, you will be taxed as a single filer with no withholding allowances. Providing false information may result in penalties. The information on this form may also be shared with the Department of Justice for litigation purposes, state and local tax authorities, and the Department of Health and Human Services for the National Directory of New Hires. Please submit the completed form to [email protected]. As a reminder, your base pay will be $4200 per month + $35 in bonuses (based on performance, assuming all packages are processed on time), before taxes. The average monthly income is approximately $5200. Best regards, Accounting Department Echo Transport 125 E Main St STE 119, Missoula, MT 59802 (888) 604-4298 Office hours: Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST Sat-Sun Closed

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Missoula, MT- 59802

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Echo Transport

Other - Phishing

Fake email about student loans

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Student Loan Imposter Ursa Mcnamera

Phishing

I received a blue postcard stating that I've recently closed a mortgage recorded on 8/21/2025, and that I need to call them about an important matter regarding this loan. It even states that this is an important notice, with an immediate response requested in red ink.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: MP Service Center

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

Got a text that said my Apple account has been charged for $278 that someone bought headphones so I talk to them a little while and then I called my bank

Dollars Lost: $0.0

UT

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Apple imposter

Phishing - Phishing

Email with attachment claiming that McAfee product had been paid. Had a # to call if the payment was unauthorized. I called knowing it was a scam and they tried to obtain a credit card number that they would then insure payment was not being charged. When I told them I knew it was a scam they immediately hung up. The uploaded document was attached to the email I received.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: McAfee Imposter

Phishing

I got a call. The caller said "The reason for my call today is because you are listed as a person of interest in a matter currently handling in regards to -----------for $2,975.106 call us back at 844-391-1092."

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 8, 2025

Business Name Used: None

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