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Phishing - Debt Collection

This message is worth immediate attention for xxx. My name is Sarah Cromer. I was calling on behalf of the Virginia State processing unit. We was calling to notify you of a summons we received today from the arbitration office of Morse and Jacobs. They did request the file of motion to Newport News city County court for a potential wage garnishment and Orleans that would be placed against your name is social any xxx. no once this motion has been filed Miss xxx. day with this schedule a process server. To serve you out to your place of employment as well to your home address at xxx. if you'd like to speak with them for more detailed information information pertaining to your case matter if you would like to receive a stop order you need to contact Morse and Jacob prior to you being served at xxx. one return a call Miss xxx. Please provide your file number as xxx. To serve you some out to your place of employment as well to your home address at xxx. if you'd like to speak with them for more detail information pertaining to your case matter if you would like to receive a stop order you need to contact Morse and Jacob's prior to you being served at 833-941-7376. One return to call Miss xxx. Please provide your file number as xxx. VA.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Morse and Jacob-Imposter

Employment - BioVersys AG

I received this email today from. Ross Webley: Dear Candidate, Thank you for your interest in joining BioVersys AG. After a careful review of your qualifications, we are pleased to inform you that you have been shortlisted to advance to the next stage of our recruitment process for the Administrative Assistant and Data Entry Representative positions. To proceed, please contact our Hiring Manager, Mr. Nawaz Khan, via Telegram Messenger (@nawaz_bioversys) and include your reference code: BVG-832 for verification. Please note that this opportunity is available exclusively to candidates residing in the United States. We look forward to connecting with you soon and exploring how your skills and professionalism can contribute to BioVersys AG’s mission of driving innovation and scientific excellence. Warm regards, Human Resources Department BioVersys AG

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: BioVersys AG

Counterfeit Product - AWX Asilion

I ordered two pair of Judy Blue jeans from a TikTok shop last night, received an email notification order #44643. didn't vet seller as I have purchased several pairs from various sellers on TikTok. Only to find out this morning they are scammers. The seller is AWX Asilion as shows up on my bank account. Email address is [email protected], I sent an email message but don't expect to hear back from them after seeing other BBB reports from same seller. Im out $79.98, requested a refund on the product that came and was not Judy blue brand. They stated they could only give me $10 credit and a 30% coupon for my next purchase at their store. I explained to them that they were selling misrepresented product and I wanted a full refund. I explained to them that the return policy states that you have 14 days from receipt and would get a full refund if product was not used and returned in the same condition. They sent the exact same email a second time about the $10 credit and a 30% coupon

Dollars Lost: $79.98

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: AWX Asilion

Online Purchase - Fraudulent Website

Acted as Steel Path containers for sale . I ordered a 40 ft one for 1750. my bank sent an ACH on 10/14 and shows they pulled it on the 18th from my account. No product delivery At all. They keep saying that they haven't received it. I'm out all that money and stress.

Dollars Lost: $1750

Chesapeake, VA- 23323

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Steel Path Containers Imposter

Phishing

was told I had to front the money for the material and then when we return certain materials, the money would be refunded

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Pittsburgh PA, PA

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: SAT ACT Prep

Other

Received email from Paypal requesting I call 802-500-6617 to set up payment for an Iphone 17 Pro Max 512 G from the Apple Store.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Paypal

Other

“This is a formal notice regarding the noncompliance notice that is being filed against you. If you have not received the notice properly by mail, please call the litigation office immediately to request a copy to be sent out certified. Please note this complaint can before legally without your consent within one or two business days, please feel free to contact the office with any further questions at. 877-927-0803 Please consider yourself notified. Thank you…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: No name

Online Purchase - Morningim and M-dollar.com

I purchased wine on 10/19/25 for $59.97. I cannot track the order. This morning, I saw that $1390.57 was charged on the credit card used to buy the wine online with M-Dollar.com at Sam's in Barlett, TN. Other than the wine purchase, I only use this credit card at Costco in Memphis, TN. I called Costco Citi Visa to report the fraud. They said the number was entered in manually at the store last night, 10/21/25 at 8:46 pm. I suspect M-Dollar.com has sold my credit card information.

Dollars Lost: $1390.57

Grandview, MO- 64030

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Morningim and M-dollar.com

Phishing - WARRANTY SCAM

Called about a 36 mo car warranty. Accidentally fell for it. Said I couldn’t ever cancel it

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing

I get a call daily from numerous different numbers saying they were an underwriter that has been trying to reach me because I was approved for a loan of $63,000 for 60 months and they needed more information to process to press 1 to be transfered to the underwriter. The funny thing is that the 1 time I answered the call it is a recorded voice (sometimes a man, sometimes a woman), because when I tried to ask a question, the recoding just kept going). I hung up and blocked the number. They keep trying to call but now my phone doesn't ring, I just get a vm from the phone co. voicemail with the same recorded BS.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing

I get at least 10 calls per day from “Ridgegate Financial.” I have used the option provided to be removed from their call list. They continue to call. The story is that they’re calling about a personal loan offer that I applied for. I have no applied for a loan. I have asked to be put through to agents multiple times and told them to stop calling. They still call. According to Ridgegate, this is a scam robo call.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Ridgegate Financial

Phishing - PayPal / Apple / Impostor

I received a text stating that my payment was processed. It looks like a legitimate receipt of payment. I have not used Pay Pal for sending or receiving money. I am diligently checking my bank account to ensure no money is coming out that I am not aware of. I didn't reply as I'm sure the person on the other end would want me to dowload something that gives them access to all of my information on my phone. I have enclosed a picture of the message sent to me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: PayPal / Apple / Impostor

Phishing - Biogenic laboratory

Charles called from one number left a message on my voicemail to call another number for a biogenic laboratory that you’re trying to get a hold of me. I’ve never heard of them before in my life so no, I did not answer. No, I did not call them back.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Columbus, MT

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Biogenic laboratory

Phishing - (951) 581-8547

v/m scam claiming i will receive documents from a claim. They are logging as proof and will reach out to me at personal residence or my place of employment

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: 951 581-8547

Phishing - Alexis from Nexfund

Hi XXXX, this is Alexis from Nexfund here. Can I call you to go over your $40,000 personal loan? If you no longer need it, just let me know. I appreciate it

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Nexfund

Debt Collections - Kinsale associates' group

This company called me and my work to try to get me to pay for debt from before 2000, known as Zombie debt. The company that they said I had debt with was bought out in 2000 and they said the debt was from 2016

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Kinsale associates' group

Phishing - Apria

I recently got Cpap supplies and then randomly got a text message saying a owed a bill. I googled the phone number and others said the same had happened to them. I typically get an email with a bill, so it was strange to get a text message.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Apria

Online Purchase - Constituient

https://www.constituient.com/ ordered cloth which was too big. After corresponding with customer service, I received an email stating that the company cannot exchange or refund the items I ordered. There was no phone number to call, only an email address. 24h Service Support [email protected]

Dollars Lost: $61

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Constituient

Phishing - lending review department

A person called and left multiple voicemails claiming to be from the lending review department saying I have a pending loan of 58000.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Multiple, CT

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: lending review department

Counterfeit Product

Their ad was featured on a legitimate new website. I opted to purchase adjustable reading glasses. Next thing I know, they're shaking me down for $9.99 per month. Good thing I review my credit card activity daily.

Dollars Lost: $9.99

Los Angeles, CA

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: General Lifestyles

Phishing - loan pre-approval

Phone call claiming my loan was approved.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: none given

Phishing - Microsoft Invitations on behalf of Security Alert-imposter

I received an email supposedly from Microsoft ([email protected]) providing telephone number 1-805-366-5102 to call if I did not make a purchase of Windows Defender Family. Since I don’t have or use a computer, this is fraudulent spam/spoof email. When I researched the phone number the name comes up for SANDRA MACE near Hubert, NC and also current owner James Mace (805) 366-5102 [Phone type, - Relatives, BE Associates Relatives: Nathaniel Mace, Sandra Mace,etc.] Email details: Security Alert. Order for Windows Defender Advanced Family was purchased on October 22, 2025. If this was not made by you, you must contact Microsoft Support Immediately to report it and prevent a permanent charge. Call 1 805-366-5102. This phone number is not related to Microsoft. I did not call the number. I did not click on any links. I did not reply or respond.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Hubert, NC

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Microsoft Invitations on behalf of Security Alert-imposter

Employment - My Relief Check

Voice mail. I didn't call back or check website.

Hey, it's Dan from www.myreliefcheck.com.

Our records show you may have $5,286 waiting in a relief check that's already been issued in your name, but has not yet been collected. This could be from past relief programs or federal assistance payments.

Visit www.myreliefcheck.com, search your name, and collect it before it's returned.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: My Relief Check

Other

I received a phone call today saying that they are going to deliver a package for my signature between four p m and five p m.Eastern time, on october twenty two twenty twenty five or if I don't sign for the package.They will return it for further processing.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: PRS

Online Purchase - Freedom USA

I bought a couple of what I thought were the Charlie Kirk Freedom tee shirts for me and my daughter. I received confirmation & a tracking number that didn't link anywhere or work. After a couple of weeks I still had not gotten my order and emailed them. The email didn't work either. I lost $60 that I didn't have to waste. This website is fake!

Dollars Lost: $60

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Online Vehicle Purchase Scam

J&R Auto sales offer multiple vintage car for sale. I picked a 1960 Chevy Impala and paid full amount to Coastal Community Bank. He provided me with video and pictures of the car, certificate of title, the car loaded on a trailer. There were a contract and bill of sell. Two days before day delivery he wouldn’t answer my calls and his website has been deleted.

Dollars Lost: $22000

Trumann, AR- 72472

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: J and R Auto Sales

Phishing

This is a fraudulent phone number that impersonates a legitimate company, “IMS Solutions,” and collects personal information from customers. They pretend to be from a law firm that helps undocumented individuals, but scammers actually operate it. Victims are giving personal and sensitive data.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Fort Smith, AR- 72901

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: IMS Solutions Imposter

Other - Morris and Jacobs Process Servers

Phone message Said IF I didnt return call a process server would be sent to my home with a court summons. No dollar amount was mentioned in the phone message.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Van, TX- 75790

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Morris and Jacobs

Online Purchase

I bought a pair of On Clouds, as they were shown on Facebook and claiming to be from Dick's. The shoes never arrived and i have been emailing [email protected]. She claims I have a refund of my money being returned however this has been over 4 months of me dealing with this situation.

Dollars Lost: $48.06

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Dick's Sporting Goods Imposter

Online Purchase - Online Purchase Scam

I ordered t-shirts and never received anything. I have been going back and forth in emails and they said they sent the products again and I never received anything again. They say they can only give me 70 %of my money back. There is no photo of where the delivery's were supposed to be delivered.

Dollars Lost: $35.94

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Drapezedge

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Business Compliance Letter Scam

They make it seem like its a required to E-file with them, until you read the fine print.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Washington, DC- 20004

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: National Business Services

Online Purchase

I placed an order on 9.15.25, I was charged $108.73 to my debit card. I tracked the package for weeks. The tracking info was confirmed by my local USPS as a scam. I emailed the company and no matter what I say I receive the same response with the fraudulent tracking info.

Dollars Lost: $108.73

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: styleliko

Employment - Skybound Freight

Asked for a selfie of me and my ID, I did submit it haven’t had anything done yet but I did change all my passwords for my banks.

Dear *******,

Welcome to Skybound Freight! We're thrilled to have you join our team, and we are confident that your energy and expertise will make a significant impact on our projects. As you begin your journey with us, there will be much to learn, and we understand that the training and new processes might seem overwhelming at first. Your personal manager will soon reach out with instructions on how to access your admin panel.

This information will be sent to you via email, so please monitor your inbox and spam folder for this important message. It's crucial to keep an eye on your emails going forward. You should receive your first package within the next 3-7 business days.

As one of the top-rated companies in the EU, we value responsiveness. Please ensure that you answer phone calls during office hours and check your email regularly. By staying proactive, you'll set yourself up for success here and in your career.

I am personally committed to supporting your professional growth, and I hope this will be a key part of our ongoing conversations. Our company is dedicated to creating a meaningful employee experience, with a focus on connection, appreciation, and impact. If you ever feel these values are lacking, or if there's something to celebrate, my door is always open.

Congratulations once again, and welcome aboard!

Best regards,

HR Department Skybound Freight

9025 E Kenyon Ave #26, Denver, CO 80237

(888) 344-9660 Office hours: Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST Sat-Sun Closed

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Denver, CO- 80237

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Skybound Freight

Employment - Anchor Lane

This Company offers me a job, made me buy a program for the job through their link, sent me emails with task for work that I completed. And the moment to get paid they ask for bank info, card picture, passsword,, I didn’t sent any of that they said they were going to send a paper check ask for address,, never get any. Tried to contact them. Num were i was being reached out and person non existing at the moment,

Dollars Lost: $350

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Anchor Lane

Online Purchase

I ordered a RV key set for $16.03 that never arrived. The website is no longer up, and the email address Iisted has no response back.

Dollars Lost: $16.03

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: WEBKAAR

Online Purchase - USA Freedom T

I ordered t-shirts and hats online, I paid for express shipping, and I was receiving package tracking updates. Three weeks after I placed my order and receiving tracking updates, I received an email saying that they cannot find any tacking information so they are going to resend my order. I told them not to resend, cancel my order and submit a full refund. I have not heard back from them yet.

Dollars Lost: $137.37

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: USA Freedom T

Employment

Requested me to contact someone by Telegram Messenger to set up interview, but the email address it came from has nothing to do with the company advertised. Dear Candidate, Thank you for your interest in joining BioVersys AG. After a careful review of your qualifications, we are pleased to inform you that you have been shortlisted to advance to the next stage of our recruitment process for the Administrative Assistant and Data Entry Representative positions. To proceed, please contact our Hiring Manager, Mr. Nawaz Khan, via Telegram Messenger (@nawaz_bioversys) and include your reference code: BVG-832 for verification. Please note that this opportunity is available exclusively to candidates residing in the United States. We look forward to connecting with you soon and exploring how your skills and professionalism can contribute to BioVersys AG’s mission of driving innovation and scientific excellence. Warm regards, Human Resources Department BioVersys AG

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Bioversys AG

Online Purchase - Kalihaka

Hello, I ordered a pair of women's strappy Croc sandals, on August 12, 2025. I viewed the ads on Instagram and Facebook. The company selling them was Kalihaka, and I paid $53.44. That included $3,50 for Shipping Protection, and Shipping was $9.95. They finally arrived on 9/13//25, with the warning that I had 30 days to request a return slip if they were not right for me. They weren't, after trying them on once, they were too big. i immediately requested the return label on 9/13/25, then again on 10/9/25, and again 10/20/25. There has never been a response. The only contact number they give you is this: [email protected]. The contact name is Tara. I said in my email of 10/20 that I would contact the BBB and the FTC if I did not hear back from you from them. I hope you can help me resolve this. I want my money back. I checked their website and their refund policy is straight forward, and I have complied with it. I am not even sure this is a real pair of CROC sandals. Thank you, Pam Kenyon Tigard, OR

Dollars Lost: $53.44

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Kalihaka

Advance Fee Loan - BetterLoans, LLC

I met the individual on skool.com. He said that he gave loans. I went to his website and applied for a loan. It stated there was an origination fee, which I paid. While it stated that there would be no hidden fees, he said that there was another fee (it was a regulatory fee, so they said it wasn't a hidden fee) to protect them from the possibility that I wouldn't pay as there was no collateral. I naively paid that fee. Then they "wired" me the money and said that it would be released if I paid the fee that the wiring company required. I pushed back and they discounted the amount. I was skeptical, but I was advised to pay it, so I did. Now they are saying that I need to pay the remainder of the amount because the discount wasn't accepted. This is after they assured me that there would be no further fees and signed a document to that effect. I have not paid the fee, and they are not going to refund my money or release the loan funds. Obviously just a way to bilk me out of what little funds I had.

Dollars Lost: $5350

Spokane, WA- 99201

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: BetterLoans LLC

Online Purchase - Refliexion Online Purchase

I ordered a product that had been advertised on Facebook. Received a tracking number which went to this tracking website that turned out to be fraudulent. Never received the product.

Dollars Lost: $61.4

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Refliexion

Online Purchase - Product Not Received/No Refund

I purchased a costume on Oct.9th & received an email that it was shipped Oct.10th. I haven’t received any update on shipment. I called multiple times but phone would say not in service or go straight to voicemail. I sent multiple emails & talked to there customer service system & no response or help from them at all. I’m just frustrated that I won’t receive my costume & it’s last minute for Halloween

Dollars Lost: $74.9

Sheridan, WY- 82801

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: theterrorlab.com

Employment - Lionsgate Imposter Employment Scam

offer prt time work from home role helping our merchants improve their online presence, Hours 60-90 minutes.day 4dayys a week.Daily income $230-$480, Guaranteed $1000 every 4 working days. Extra weekend projects available,, Benefits: paid holidays + 15 days vacation. Only 5 sports left. Candidates aged 25+ can text 14793062465 for details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Lionsgate Imposter

Employment - Target IMPOSTER

Hi, I'm a recruiter at TARGET, my name is Maya. Your background and resume have been recommended by multiple online recruitment agencies. Therefore, we would like to offer you a great remote online part-time job to help TARGET merchants update data, increase visibility and bookings, and provide you with free training. Flexible part-time and full-time work, allowing you to work 60 to 90 minutes a day, 4 days a week, and earn extra income on weekends. You can work anytime and anywhere according to your schedule and earn $250 to $500 a day. The basic salary is $1,000 per 4 days of work. Paid annual leave: In addition to maternity leave, paternity leave and other statutory holidays, ordinary employees also enjoy 15-20 days of paid annual leave. The company currently has 50 vacancies, if you want to join us, please send a text message to 8043190264 for more information (Note: Applicants must be at least 28 years old and responsible.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Bloomington, MN

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Target IMPOSTER

Online Purchase - Signature Solutions

Ordered a mini starlink, at the end of May. Email sent to me confirming order and charge to bank account. The a email stating order is shipped. I have screen shots of both. The emails I send say " on longer available"or something like that. I see it's an international tracking # but I can't track it? I think I got screwed. It was a special ran on facebook.

Dollars Lost: $144.46

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Signature Solutions

Online Purchase - Product Not Received/No Refund

Website shows realistic Halloween masks for sale. Paid for the full costume and within 2 days received a trk# with an unknown shipping carrier named AUTRE. After 2 weeks still no updates on shipping information. Phone number for site is incorrect or is a fake number. Automated Website support does show my order number and relevant info but when asked question regarding updated shipping no answer was given beyond contacting the company via email. Email does not get any responses. The website looks very realistic but there are alot of red flags to possible indicate a fake site.

Dollars Lost: $119.9

Sheridan, WY- 82801

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: The Terror Lab

Phishing - College Testing Center/College Board Call

Call appeared as a 'Scam Likely', but sometimes I get those and they're legit, so I answered. He gave me my son's name, name of the school he attends, my name, a former address, and said that my son had requested SAT prep materials and he needed to confirm the address to send them to. As he'd provided a former address, I updated to a current one. I asked why the number would appear as 'Scam Likely' and he laughed and said all the parents ask him that and it's because there are so many parents to call, he opts to use his computer, and that's how it shows up. He rushed through an explanation that if the hardware wasn't returned within 30 days, there would be a charge of 249.99, and that we'd just need to put them in the mail before then. He asked if I wanted reminders, and I said yes. But then I checked with my kid who'd never requested that, so I ended the call. It was alarming that he had so much personal information about myself and my family, but apparently this is a common scam that I was unaware of, and I'm glad I didn't hand my cc over for the "refundable upon return of flash drives hold."

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Salt Lake City, UT

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: College Testing Center/ College Board

Debt Collections

rec'd 10/21/2025 Used my first and last names, your account ********* is over due. We need a response today or we must take further action. Call 844-587-6339. Reply STOP to opt-out. rec'd 10/22/2025 Used my first and last names, the deadline for your settlement has expired. Call our office at 844-587-6339 for your Acct: *********. Reply STOP to opt-out.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - Unsolicited Private Investigator Call

Called claiming to be a detective to help fix videos audio I needed for a case I have and to get more information to help with said case. Told me where to send the check and claims to have information and won’t provide it, won’t call or text back

Dollars Lost: $1000

Frannie, WY- 82423

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Wyoming detective bureau

Other

Received a call that I have a legal court document that is to be issued to me and they will deliver this on October 23, 2025 between 3-5pm at my residence or place of employment. I need to be available and present two forms of ID. If I am not there to sign, it will be listed as a failure to comply and it will be forwarded to my county. They did use my ex-last name (two names ago).

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Debary, FL- 32713

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: David Horton from a legal courier

Other

He wouldn’t tell me, as I was being inpatient with him. He kept me on the phone for about 5 minutes and I told him if he doesn’t tell me who is suing me I am terminating the call, at which point he called me inpatient, so I hung up on him.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2025

Business Name Used: Law offices

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