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Online Purchase - Grayson & Porter

A family member purchased evening dresses for a wedding from this website. The dresses arrived after the event and therefore a return was requested. The “company” offered a 30% refund and to keep the dresses although the website clearly states a full refund policy less shipping. The “company” is very persistent in trying to get the family member to accept the “final offer” of a 30% refund.

Dollars Lost: $80

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Grayson Porter


Online Purchase - Online Purchase Scam

I ordered a pair of shoes online from this website. I received the tracking but have not received the shoes. It keeps telling me that 2025-09-28 03:43 SZ, The parcel failed to be delivered and is being re-delivered. I have tried to contact the store with no reply on this order.

Dollars Lost: $93.9

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Simone Kawalok


Employment - Appen USA Talent

was offered a job then asked to pay for training to continue

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Kirkland, WA- 98034

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Appen USA Talent


Other

Purchased a watch that wasn't what was sold it is junk and doesn't work and wont gove me a refund

Dollars Lost: $40

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Cowaudio.comJiaxiang County Jining City Shandong China 272100


Employment - Employment Task - Commissions Scam

As stated in the previous complaint, I was contacted 8/28/2025 by Tatiana. She shared this part time job with me. I was told “ The company is called Wunderkind. It's a global technology company focused on driving digital growth and helping apps improve their search rankings. The company's responsibility is to drive digital growth by helping apps improve their visibility and search rankings. It is dedicated to empowering businesses, app developers, publishers, and advertisers, by enhancing their exposure and helping them attract more users effectively.”. Then shared “ The position is for Data Analytics and Optimization. The role involves working with platform-generated datasets for analysis. First, you’ll need to create a personal work account on the company’s Workbench platform. The main responsibility is to log in daily and submit low-visibility apps generated by the system. Our main role is to help developers optimize their apps daily by boosting downloads, increasing visibility and popularity, and improving user ratings: so they can attract and retain more users.”. Nothing was shared about how much money I would need to provide for this and nothing shared about these high visibility apps generated by their system. So, on the third group of 40 tasks, I had one high visibility apps but it was not a lot of money to come up with. Then on the fourth group of tasks I had 3 high visibility apps where I ended up providing $20,000. The 37th card was $11,000. They enticed me by saying I would make $24,000+. Then when I got to the 40th task card, they wanted $38,125. I was told I could not get back the money I invested nor the commission I earned unless I completed this task. The investment would increase my contribution to $60,000 and earnings to over $100,000. When I asked if I could give up the task, I was told no and that I was liable for completing the task. If I don’t complete the card, I receive no money for my job as well. They were not helpful, only gave me an extension of a few days to come up with the money to complete the task. They said, “ Dear user, there are rules for withdrawing funds from the work platform. If you haven't completed your work, you won't be able to withdraw any funds. This is because the work platform won't be able to submit the analyzed app data to the merchant within the specified timeframe. This will result in a breach of contract, and the work platform will be liable for substantial penalties. You will also be held responsible. If you believe that the work platform has committed any illegal acts, you can get your funds back in any way you think is feasible. You can also find your lawyer to sue the work platform. This is your freedom, but I can only handle your work account in accordance with the terms and conditions. At the same time, I will submit the relevant records and your information to the company's judicial department, and the company's judicial department will be waiting for your lawyer's prosecution at any time!”. I am exhausted due the stress of this. I am disappointed. And, I am now in financial distress.

Dollars Lost: $20000

New York, NY- 10007

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase - Online Seller Scam

The scammer claim to buy something from me and then ask can i send some money to his editor because he didn’t have a normal bank account.

Dollars Lost: $1500

Bay Shore, NY- 11706

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Phishing

Received a text stating: "Hi, it's Mark from CheckGo. Your request is reviewed and accepted! Check your options here: https://start.checkgos.org/vIAQAdbL Reply STOP to opt out."

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: CheckGo


Investment - Investment

La persona se contacta por mensaje y dice buscar un guía, después de un tiempo te dice que inviertas en una página de Onchain y al principio vas ganando un poco pero si tienes más de 3000usdc te los bloquean y dicen que ganas un premio pero solo si tienes 12000usdc en tu billetera y al juntarlos no te lo vuelven a liberar

 

Translation:

The person contacts you by message and says to look for a guide, after a while he tells you to invest in an Onchain page and at first you earn a little but if you have more than 3000usdc they block them and say that you win a prize but only if you have 12000usdc in your wallet and when you put them together they do not release it to you again.

Dollars Lost: $5000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Lisa


Online Purchase - Judy Blues - Impostor

There is a fake site website actilure.com that is posing as Judy Blues site. They are advertising a huge sale $4.99 jeans on Tik Tok. I submitted a purchase and have yet to receive the goods!

Dollars Lost: $71.86

CA

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Judy Blue


Online Purchase - online purchase

I placed and paid for a delivery order but it was never delivered. They have a website and are listed on multiple search engines. I also communicated with their “receptionist” multiple times but suddenly got blocked. There is only one attachment included since that is all i could upload, anything other necessary information can be included.

Dollars Lost: $50

San Diego, CA- 92108

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: gowonderlland


Employment - Employment - Task Optimization Scam

I was sent a job posting by a family member that was advertised as work from home. Your job would be to do product optimization and data entry. You would shop and complete orders for customers through an ai tool that you trained. But I was tricked because it said they complete some of the orders you had to put in your money but you would get money back from the work and bonuses. But as you did the optimizations and shopping your account would go negative and you had to make up for the difference but you could never complete the tasks because they just want more money in the form of crypto. They take your money you send with your wallet and it’s not returned. The contact name is Jennifer it’s a complete scam.

Dollars Lost: $2000

New York, NY- 10001

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Vayner3star


Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I ordered a pack (buy 1 get 2 free) bras from Spectaclem on September 9, 2025. Company advertised that it ships its products from US, however when I first tracked it was coming from Slovenia. On Oct 1, 2025 when I tracked per their email to me, tracking info stated my package was delivered and picked up on **** *** **** ** ******** ** ***** postal facility. I don’t live anywhere near ******** **. I was given a tracking number to take to my local post office as directed by this company if I didn’t receive my order. My Postal office in Valley Falls, NY 12185 where I had addressed to have my package delivered claimed the tracking number I was given to show my postal office of #***************** was not able to be tracked - wasn’t U.S. based. Please help with this issue.

Dollars Lost: $30

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: spectaclem


Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I ordered a halloween pumpkim sweater from https://www.bloodyfairy.com/collections/salem-witch-dress-halloween-bestselling-2. The site states "ships from Salem" the sweater i got came from china, was poor quality. I tried to get a refund, their customer service insisted i pay to ship it back. They didnt deliver what they advertised. Why should I pay for return shipping to china which would cost a lot. They should give me a return label or just refund me the money. They kept offering small amounts, 9 dollars and upping it to15 ultimately. They advertise ships from salem, ship garbage from china then require you to pay to ship it back which is costly. Paypal was no help they are useless.

Dollars Lost: $56.83

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Bloodyfairy.com


Phishing - Phishing

Show images Attorney Christine Carlson Washington DC. Contact at: [email protected] CASH ADVANCE INC The Cash Advance Group LAWSUIT COURT CASE FILE NO: #JGH-6734682 LAWSUIT COST - $996.46 (INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEE/COURT FEE/ALL TAXES) LOAN SETTLEMENT AMOUNT- $647.69 (Today’s Settlement Amount, 35% waived off) Attention Debtor, SUBJECT: - UNPAID INVOICE #JGH-6734682 Contact AT: - mailto:[email protected] After multiple attempts to reach you, we haven't received any positive feedback from your side. As you are not paying your seriousness on this account suggesting that you are ignoring the situation and repeating the same activity which you did before with the loan company. We are trying to best help you on this matter but you are taking this matter lightly. You will be represented @ 700 Stewart Street, Seattle, WA - 98101 Account Status: WARRANT WILL BE ACTIVE FOR SEARCH AND SEIZE. "Docket Number: #JGH-6734682 has been declared as "GUILTY" by Authorized Law Enforcement Department, Seizure Warrant will be activated." Unless delayed notice is authorized below, you must give a copy of the warrant and a receipt for the property taken to the person from whom, or from whose premises, the property was taken, or leave the copy and receipt at the place where the property was taken. The officer executing this warrant, or an officer present during the execution of the warrant, must prepare as required by law and promptly return this warrant. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3103a (b), I find that immediate notification may have an adverse result listed in 18 U.S.C. 2705 (except for delay of trial), and authorize the officer executing this warrant to delay notice to the person who, or whose property, will be searched or seized. Note: You will be contacted by your local county authorities. National Debt Recovery Department is closing this account and declaring as GUILTY. If we will not receive any feedback from your side within next few hours, then you will be the only person who will be responsible for any consequences. We will be forced to download this case against you and once it is downloaded the creditor has entire rights to inform your employer and your references regarding this issue and the lawsuit will be the next step which will be amounting to $2749.53 and will be totally levied upon you and that would be excluding your attorney charges and the due amount pending on your name. We have settlement amount for you with easy weekly/biweekly and a one-time settlement amount option below, kindly reply soon with your final intention regarding this case. You will have to submit $647.69 today and close this case outside of court with the onetime case settlement plans. You will have to submit an amount which is acceptable of $200.64 today to put this case on hold outside of the courthouse and the rest payment with $199.00 weekly/bi-weekly instalments till the loan amount $996.46 paid in full. Get back to us ASAP before the charges have been pressed against you into the court of law. REPLY EMAIL BACK IMMEDIATELY WITH YOUR FINAL ANSWER SO I CAN MOVE ON FURTHER ON THE BASIS OF YOUR ANSWER at mailto:[email protected] REGARDS, Christine Carlson Carlson Law Firm LLC. Copyright © 2025 Carlson Law Firm LLC | Privacy | Terms of use | Carrier Confidentiality Statement & Notice: This email is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521 and intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Any review, re transmission, dissemination to unauthorized persons or other use of the original message and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you received this electronic transmission in error, please reply to the above-referenced sender about the error and permanently delete this message. Thank you for your co-operation.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Carlson law firm llc


Phishing - Encore Funding Loan Text

Text message Hi, this is Jessica from Encore Funding. Today is the 1st of October. I'm following up on the notice we sent out regarding your pre-approved personal funding to resolve qualifying balances for the account linked to------- This may be our only attempt to reach you, and its critical that you speak with someone today. Please call us right away at 8335967452 and reference code 0905 We can lock a predictable payment and timeline instead of revolving minimums, with important deadlines approaching before making additional payments. Review your options with us, Again please call 833-596-7452.

Dollars Lost: $283

CA

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Encore Funding


Counterfeit Product

Purchased weighted vests from loomblend.com video that came up on social media with a link. The product is advertised as a weighted vest with iron sand filling. It asks you to choose the weight that you would prefer. Three weeks later the vests arrive with no sand or filling of any kind, just empty vests. I attempt to call and of course the phone # isn't valid. I request a refund and they tell me they can't do a refund unless the product is damaged and that all of this is clearly stated in their return policy. That return policy isn't visible until you click on the link at the bottom of the page AFTER you put the product in your cart to checkout. This is false advertising and is a scam.

Dollars Lost: $80

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Loom Blend


Employment

Hi, this is Grace from Amazon Recruiting. We came across your profile and think you could be a great fit for a part-time remote role. The position involves supporting Amazon merchants with product updates to improve visibility. • Flexible hours: 60–90 minutes/day, 4 days a week • Pay: $250–$500 per day (base $1,000 per 4 working days) • Benefits: Free training + 15–20 days paid vacation annually Currently, we have 20 openings. If you’re interested and 25 or older, please text 3174910460 for details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Amazon


Advance Fee Loan - Advance Fee Loan

They keep calling about a "business loan". Very generic.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: None


Other - Certified Mail Delivery Verification Scam

This scammer called my father and the myself and left a voice message about needing to confirm my address for a legal notice. It said they were from the county clerk office but did not say which county. I did not call the number but my father did speak with someone and he is eldery and was worried. They voicemail said to callback at this number: 877-320-3528.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: BB Law Firm


Fake Check/Money Order - Private Lender

Received an official looking letter in the mail stating that we had only 7 days to claim a $199 waiver dealing with our mortgage.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

KS

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Private Lender


Phishing - Phishing

I received a voicemail that I copied and pasted below Being conducted on your case file and in accordance with federal law we are required to notify you at least 72 hours prior to petitioning for an injunction. You or your attorney have a very brief window to address this matter with our offices directly to provide a final statement for the record in your defense. Simply hit redial to be connected directly to our offices. It would serve your best interest to contact our offices before close of business today or immediately upon receipt of this message. Please act accordingly.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Boston, MA

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Advance Fee Loan - Unsolicited Loan Offer

The scammer called and stated: “Hi, this is Michelle with the personal loan review unit. I wanted to check in as we start the month. And I see notes on your file that one of my teammates tried reaching you last week, but we weren't able to connect So I'm following up one more time your file is nearly approved and set for $63,000 With 60 month term From what I see the payment structure is already lined up. If you're still looking for a loan, we just need to go over a couple. You before sending out the If you're available now, press two to connect Or Or if it's easier, you can call us back at 833 727 5955 I'll be available today and through the week until six To stop updates press seven.” I received the same call yesterday that stated: “He notes on your file that one of my teammates tried reaching you last week but we weren't able to connect so I'm following up one more time your file is nearly approved and set for $63,000 with 60 month term from what I see the payment structure is already lined up if you're still looking for a loan we just need to go over a couple of quick stuff with you before sending out the contract if you're available now press two to connect with underwriting or if it's easier you can call us back at 833-727-5955 be available today and through the week until 6 PM to stop updates press seven.”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Personal Loan Review Unit


Tech Support

E*Trade You have a new notice. Visit http://In.run/bemOG no.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

CA

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: E-Trade IMPOSTER


Government Agency Imposter - Phishing

Urgent Notice - United States Postal Service You Package is delayed due to incorrect address Please update on the link below...

Dollars Lost: $0.0

CA

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: United States Postal Service


Online Purchase

Purchased three freedom shifts for Charlie Kirk, received order confirmation and shipping confirmation. Tracking number does not work. No phone number listed, appears to be fraud as items never arrived and tracking does not work.

Dollars Lost: $65.67

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: my faith world - Imposter


Employment - Employment scam

Fake job proposal, sample of email : Dear Applicant, Your resume has been successfully reviewed and approved by the Human Resources department. We are pleased to inform you that based on your experience and qualifications, you have been shortlisted for a position with Helsinn Healthcare SA. We are impressed by your listed credentials and would like to proceed with an interview to discuss job responsibilities and compensation. JOB DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS: This is a strictly online, work-from-home position for the time being. A local office will be established in your area in the near future, at which point you may transition to an on-site role if desired. You may work from any location of your choice and select the time of day (morning, afternoon, or evening) that suits you best. Full-time and Part-time roles are available. Training and work hours are flexible. You will participate in a comprehensive paid training program. Compensation: $49.55 per hour during active work and $29.55 per hour during training. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking long-term growth and development, with full guidance and resources provided during the onboarding process. If you meet the criteria outlined above and are interested in moving forward, the next step is to connect with our Hiring Director, Mr. Leonard McMahon, for a one-on-one online interview. The interview will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, so please ensure you have access to the platform. If you don’t already have Microsoft Teams installed, you can download it for free on your computer or mobile device through the App Store, Google Play, or by searching for “Microsoft Teams Web” to use the browser version. Once you're set up with an account, simply click the link below to connect directly with Mr. McMahon on Teams: https://teams.live.com/l/invite/FBAOtvKUB_iwZ_66gs?v=g1 Send a message to Mr. Leonard McMahon on Microsoft Teams by clicking the link as follows >>>>>> https://teams.live.com/l/invite/FBAOtvKUB_iwZ_66gs?v=g1 as soon as you receive this email. Include your verification code: VMB-US-121, which will serve as your identification throughout the hiring process. Your prompt response is highly encouraged, as this is an immediate hire opportunity. We look forward to welcoming you to the team. Sincerely, Human Resources Department Helsinn Healthcare SA.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: HELSINN HEALTHCARE SA


Employment - Employment Scam

Claimed to be Nancy from Robert Half Recruiting Team. Said I could make 200-350, per day, for only 90 minutes of work per day. Gave phone number to text for more information, and said you must be at least 25 and responsible.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Robert Half Recruiting Team


Retail Business

Home Warranty Direct Mailers

Dollars Lost: $0.0

MO

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Superior Home Protection


Phishing - Encore Funding Loan Phone Call

I received a voice mail identical to other targets.: "Hi this is Jessica from Encore funding Today is Friday Im following up on the notice We sent out regarding your preapproved personal funding to resolve qualifying balances for the account linked to ********** This may be our only attempt to reach you and its critical that you speak with someone today Please call us right away at 8335967452 and reference code 0905 We can lock a predictable payment and timeline instead of revolving minimums with important deadlines approaching before making additional payments review your options with us again please call 8335967452"

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Encore Funding


Online Purchase

A TikTok ad directed to a website selling beef. They lifted legitimate videos from the website of the real beef company they were imitating, so the videos looked professional. The price they were asking was unbelievably low, but I don't normally buy the product so I missed this red flag. They send a confirmational email when I placed my order. It included a customer service email of [email protected].

Dollars Lost: $62.98

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: they were pretending to be the Parker County Beef Company


Investment

Facebook Ad for ‘AI’ crypto trading. Initially invested $360 CDN ($250 USD) to get started. They sent back $50 to ‘prove that funds flowed both ways’. Over several weeks and phone meetings, about $3300.00 CDN of mine was added to the account. Using their trade window, I was able to grow the account to $25k within a few months - then ‘Alex the acct mgr’ starting hanging large, losing trades on my account. When I complained, ‘Alex’ was replaced with ‘Daniel’ who suggested that I ADD FUNDS to allow him to correct the (their) mistake. My suspicions were that this was a scam so I closed the trade at a huge loss ($19k USD) and requested my account to be closed. “Daniel” gave me the standard lie…they needed a few days to ‘prepare the transfer’. Ghosted for many weeks since, despite numerous attempts to contact. SCAM.

Dollars Lost: $3600

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Arbitrage Trading


Online Purchase

I was looking online to purchase airfare for our upcoming trip to Orlando. This site seemed to have the flights time that worked for us. I was required to enter the passengers information and payment. After I had received a weird email as confirmation I realized that something is wrong. I attempted to call and email and I was not able to reach anyone. This site is fraudulently set up and now I have to deal with recuperation of my money.

Dollars Lost: $690.99

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: K2 tickets


Online Purchase

Web site seen on facebook created an order on 9/1 Continues to email thatvit is in transit Provided a tracking number but unknown qhat company is being used Asked multiple times the reaponse is always we use multiple companies once the item is in the US we can tell you. Yet the tracking states it has ckeared customes on 9/25 and still no item Reported a scam to CC company

Dollars Lost: $242

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Shop vastly


Tax Collection - Tax Collection Scam

Repeated calls from Yorktown, Copenhagen, NY, Canastota, Wurtsboro, Boswell, ND and many other cities from New York. They always leave a message about the abatement programs, tax. consolidation, and IRS resolutions. I’ve opted the 9 to get out of these calls. But they continue to call. I just do not want anyone else to call them especially the elderly and get scammed. Thank you for your time. I get these calls minimum of 4 times a day. Please help. Scammer does not email. No email address for scanner. Just entered a random email for scanner.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Yorktown, NY

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Tax consultant Debt consolidation


Government Grant - Grant

Susan Clair Smith said gave out government grants. Said I would get a $110k gov grant and paid $11,000.00 delivery fee and then never got my grant and she keeps asking for more money after making payment promises my grant but never get anything..,

Dollars Lost: $11110

California City, CA

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Grant offer-Susan Clair Smith


Phishing - Publishers Clearing House Imposter - Prize Winner Scam

Scammer said I won 3rd prize in a 2023 PCH drawing at that I won a new 2024 Mercedes and 8.5 Million Dollars All I had to do was pay the tax, title fees, and provide proof of insurance. After providing information over the phone, they sent an email detailing my winnings and where to send the money. The email included pictures of the prizes and a copy of a check for $8.5 million dollars. Contact name: John CcCarty Badge number: 421PCH John's personal cell phone number: 347-470-0920 Confirmation number: 007874 Package Number 1: 958054721 Package Number 2: 47782130034 Ticket Number: 11224246514 Bank: Bank of America Routing Number: 0347927 Account Number: 114000019 Check Number 1: 001641003755 Check Number 2: 0347927

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Jericho, NY- 11753

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Investment - Daily Mines

Scammers!!! Contact the apex recovery team written below [email protected] I got my $77000 I realized was missing from my account but I successfully got a quick refund

Dollars Lost: $200000

Hamilton, NJ

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Daily Mines


Phishing - American Cash Rewards

Caller said he was an Atty. Frank Lapowski , for American Cash Rewards.I had won 5.5 million dollars.& a Mercedes They emailed some paperwork requesting $500 immediately for processing fee. I told them i don't have $. They offered a sponsorship. They hung up soon after telling them i work for a police dept

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Jericho, NY

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: American cash rewards


Utility - Spectrum Impostor

I was contacted by a male claiming to be calling about Spectrums internet assistance program. I was questioning the whole conversation but he sounded authentic, confirmed information he had of mine, including account information. After the call I followed a hunch and called Spectrum back. They verified that is not something they would call for. An hour later I saw 2 mobile phones had been added to my account. I called again and stopped the order. I have since locked down my credit and reported my card as stolen.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

OH

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Spectrum


Phishing - Phishing

They told me that a summons was received and that I would be served if and face wage garnishment if I didn't pay a debt.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unk, CA- 92892

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: California State Processing Unit Impostor


Debt Collections - Debt Collections Scam

A lady called me claiming to be with the State of California saying that a law firm named Morris and Jacobs morrisandjacobs.com was filing a garnishment of wages against me and a lien that would be filed with my county. She had my old home address and said I would receive a summons if I didn't call and talk to them. She called from 332-286-6268 and left the number 833-941-7376.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

VA

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Morris Jacobs


Employment - Employment

I saw an ad on Facebook. I went to the direct website and clicked on something that made me believe I was applying for a job with Aetna. Next just like the other person I was contacted on messenger by someone named Anderson Jones. They acted like they were interviewing me for a remote position.. They asked a lot of questions just like a job interview would ask. Then they said a hr manager would reach out to me. They sent me a pic of a drivers license from Texas. Said his name was Robert Melvin Poole. I uploaded the license he sent me. I sent him a picture of my drivers license as they asked. Then things got kind of weird. First they asked me for my account password and information saying to send it to [email protected]. They said the company would pay off half my debt because it effects their business somehow. I didn't feel comfortable doing that. So I asked why they cant just make a payment to my credit card without that information. Then they sent me a account number and Routing number Saying its Pinnacle Bank Aetna Business Checking Account. Told me to make a payment with this information and send them a receipt. I got kinda nervous because I didn't think this sounded right so I called my credit card company and asked them how someone would make a payment if it wasn't me. They couldn't verify the account information I was given. They did say if they had my card number that I could dispute anything so I gave them my card number and told them to deposit the amount but they wouldn't. They asked for the last 4 of my social but I wouldn't give it to them. Then I saw this. Im so disappointed I didn't see the red flags right in front of my face but I am also afraid they are going to use my dr license pic to send to someone like they sent me that one. I dont really know who I was talking to. Also after the credit card payment that they wanted me to do they wanted me to pay for shipping they said it was $89 for equipment. When I asked what equipment they said a new phone a scanner and some other things. I already have a scanner so that was something else that was weird. My credit card company asked if I made a 15 dollar charge and I didn't recognize it so my credit card account is frozen for the moment working on getting a new card and fixing the damage :(

Dollars Lost: $0.0

La Marque, TX- 77568

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Aetna


Phishing - My Relief Check

voice message stated i have 5000 dolars in my name might be a relef cheack or miny owed go to www.myrelefcheack.com

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: My Relief Check


Other - Other

Fake "Final Notice: Property matter about your lender" comes with a fake check for $195.00 but says this is not a check. No return address or and kind of information showing who or where the letter is coming from. Only a phone number asking you to call immediately. 800-201-2096 hours of operation Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. Says record ID

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I was contacted via email by secureloan.com and ask to fill out an application for a loan. When I contacted secureloan.com and completed application, I was told that my. Application had been approved and I only needed to send one dollars to establish verify where the money would be sent. I sent the one dollar three times. Then secure loan.com told me that I in order to get the loan I would have to do a promotion where I purchased items for $45 and $100 would be added to my loan. Secure loan.com repeated the scam three times and when I told secure loan.com that I will not be doing anymore promotions they then told me the loan was not approved. So I spent about six hours only to be stuck with all of these promotional items that I do not want without having a loan.

Dollars Lost: $84

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: secureloan.com


Online Purchase

/dash.hunnyvine.com

Dollars Lost: $360

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase

Order #: 15601 — Date: Sept 27, 2025 Issue: Merchant created a USPS label but never handed the package to USPS. Tracking has shown “Pre-Shipment/Label Created” with no “Accepted/USPS in possession” scan since Sept 27. My attempts: I contacted the seller and requested either a USPS acceptance scan or a refund. No resolution. Policy note: Their posted “All sales are final / no refunds” policy does not apply to non-fulfillment (items never shipped). Remedy requested: Full refund for non-delivery. Business: FVKD Vape (fvkdvape.com) — Contact: [email protected] .

Dollars Lost: $38.98

West Hollywood, CA- 90069

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Fvkd Exotics


Online Purchase - Brushing Scam

I received an earring back in the mail. No information with it.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Cranbury, NJ- 08512

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Shipping Department


Online Purchase

Basically ordered something that never delivered. Was emailed a fake link for tracking. Refused to pay me my money back!

Dollars Lost: $37.66

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Liberty Faith Gear


Phishing

Summary: The email falsely claims a recurring payment for an iPhone 17 Pro Max has been reactivated for $1,499.00, and directs the recipient to call (805) 500-6988 immediately to stop the non-existent charge. Details: This email claims that a recurring payment for a high-value item, an "iPhone 17 Pro Max 512 GB," has been reactivated by the "Apple Store USA" with a merchant name listed as "Apple Store USA." The email is designed to look like an official payment notification but contains several contradictory and suspicious details meant to create alarm: Fake Transaction: It states a transaction of $1,499.00 USD was "detected." Conflicting Currencies/Amounts: The initial transaction is listed in USD ($1,499.00), but the "Amount Per Cycle" for the recurring payment is listed as $4,999.00 JPY (Japanese Yen). The recurrence is set to continue "Until cancellation." Urgent Call to Action (The Scam): The primary goal is to get the recipient to call the provided phone number: (805) 500-6988 if the transaction "wasn’t you." This number is likely a scam line where criminals will attempt to obtain personal or financial information, or trick the victim into granting remote access to their computer to "cancel" the fake payment. Suspicious Contact Information: The provided Customer Service URL, http://www.applestore.usa.com, is a generic-looking, non-official domain, and the Customer Service Email is a generic "donot-reply" address.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

San Jose, CA- 95131

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: [email protected] - IMPOSTER


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