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Fake Check/Money Order

Asks for all personal info ss# name address front and back of id to verify it’s you to get a payout only for them to tell you payouts are by check. And you never receive a check. I put the request in August 17th 2025 and it’s been over 2 months and nothing.

Dollars Lost: $100

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Slips

Phishing - (419) 451-9094

A woman named Mia called and said she had certified documents to deliver in person tomorrow between 3 and 5 and asked if I would be home to sign for them. If I couldn't be there, she said to call 833-203-0434 with filing no. 88092. The number she called from was an Ohio number. I saw on this website it's from California.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: none

Online Purchase

Hoobs Pro pre-order. Never delivered or given any updates from company. Countless other people online report the same thing happening. Refund requests are met with pre-done auto emails that never lead anywhere. Avoid at all costs.

Dollars Lost: $596.55

L'Assomption, QC- J5W 4M9

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Hoobs

Online Purchase

This is the second scam site for Neiman Marcus and other than the prices being unbelievable real….it looks legit. I’ve noticed spelling errors throughout some of the pages and everyone of the sites I’ve been on has the same “trusted verification logo” on their page. They are selling fake bags as the real thing with a major discount.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Neiman Marcus Designer

Other

I received multiple text messages stating the following : This is a text from Sheperd Outsouricng, a debt collector- for which the current creditor is Jefferson Capital Systems LLC account. Visit portal.shepherdoutsourcing.com/s/WHA7U. or call 888-991-5696

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Shepherd Outsourcing

Counterfeit Product

This company represents as the famous, comfortable brand of shoes named Clarks. They take pictures from their website and say they ARE the company. However, the shoes come in a plastic web, the clasp broke when I tried to put them on. Appears to be made of plastic, smells, sole is extremely thin, very narrow. Not a Clarks shoe. There is a 14 day return which you must pay for and pay for shipping back to Asia. Deliver takes forever and so does any customer service activity.

Dollars Lost: $220

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: clarks-bloomfield

Advance Fee Loan - Telephone calls / texts about a loan that was not applied for

"Hi, this is Sam with personal loan underwriting. I see notes on your file that one of my colleagues tried contacting you last week, but uh, we weren't able to connect, so I'm following up with you directly. Your file is almost approved and set for $63,000 on a 60-month term with no origination fee. And for now, we are waiting for you before sending out the contract. We need to talk to you. If we're available now, press 2 to connect with the underwriting. Or if it's easier to call directly at 855-909-0849, I will be available today and tomorrow till 6:00 p.m. "

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Personal Loan Underwriting

Employment - Cratecraft Shipping llc

I am not really sure looking for information.

Hello, This is Sophie Lizburg from the HR Department of Cratecraft Shipping I'm calling about your job interview for the remote Parcel Checker position.

We need to know if you are interested or not so we can conduct an interview or take you off the list. Please check your email for further information about the job or you can send me an SMS or please call me back at (406) 668-4826

Thank you and have a great day! ___________

Email: Good Day! This is Sophie Lizburg calling about your job interview for the Parcel Checker position for Cratecraft Shipping .

We are excited to check if you are fit for the role. We need to know if you are interested or not so we can conduct an interview or take you off the list.

Please send me an SMS or please call me back at (406) 668-4826. Thank you and have a great day!

LINK ABOUT THE JOB: http://www.cratecraftshipping.com/video.html --- Kind regards, Sophie Lizburg | HR Department Direct number: (406) 668-4826 Cratecraft Shipping 2700-2708 1st Ave N Unit 21C, Billings, MT 59101 (888) 974-2579 Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST Sat-Sun Closed

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Billings, MT- 59101

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Cratecraft Shipping llc

Online Purchase - QVC Imposter

I was playing my tile game when an ad popped up from QVC about buy one get one Bose wave music system with CD changer and Bluetooth. So of course I thought it was a great deal. I paid with my bank card and I received two emails in total from them. The first was my order confirmation and the second was shipping confirmation with tracking number. So, I looked tracking number up and almost two months later, the tracking is showing that they’ve been delivered, but they haven’t. In the midst of all this, I emailed [email protected], three different times trying to get some help with this but to no avail.

Dollars Lost: $46.79

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: QVC Imposter

Online Purchase - Denver farms cbd

I ordered A free sample of CBD gummies. They charged me over two hundred dollars. How can I find their return address cause I absolutely did not sign up for gummies that are not free.

Dollars Lost: $269

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Denver farms cbd

Debt Collections - (404) 618-2843

Got a call from a lady who said my husband has a $4000 credit card balance from 2001, and her law firm bought the debt, and it needs to be paid off. Then I got an email from Mr. Kenedy at [email protected].

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Vital Processing

Employment - Skybound Freight

False job offer through email.

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

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Skybound Freight

Credit Cards - Ridgegate financial / Impostor

I get several robo calls daily about a loan for 50,000$. That I'm approved for they just need more information

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Ridgegate financial / Impostor

Employment - Kroger Imposter Employment Smishing and Identity Theft Scam

?ell?, I'm Layla from th? Kr?ger Recruiting team. Your ?rofile ?aught our attention through mult?ple recruiting platforms and we b?lieve y?u'd be a g?od f?t for our current ?art-time remote ?ob opportunity. ?his position f?cuses on helping merchants on ?roger manage and u?date the?r product ?nformation to in?rease visibility ?nd engagement. The h?urs are v?ry flexible - ?ust 60 to 90 m?nut?s per day, 4 days per w?ek. ?ou can work anywhere ?nd will be p?id between $250 and $500 per day. ?he ba?e pay is $1,000 per 4 w?rking days. W? ?lso offer fre? tr?ining and 15 to 20 day? of ?aid vac?tion per year in addition to ?ll ?tandard vacation d?ys. ?he company currently has 20 vac?ncies, if y?u want to ?oin us, ?lease send a text message to 8579619926 for m?re ?nformati?n (Note: ?ou must be 25 year? ?ld or older)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Irving, TX- 75063

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Kroger Imposter Employment Smishing and Identity Theft Scam

Retail Business - Nearme Locksmith or Locksmith Tech

I called a locksmith on the phone from the internet, he came to my house I told him I had a broken key stuck inside the door lock, he said he could take care of it. the out side screen was locked so he had to open it and he did which literally not even took 2 seconds--- he charge me 99.00 dollars for that. then he unlocked the main door and way way over charged me 249.00 dollars, also way way over charged me for a new lock at 289.00 dollars, and 99.00 dollars to install it. for the service call he charge me 89.00 dollars. He also charge me for using a credit card for 30.00 dollars. He told me the rate was so high because the work was done on a Sunday and yes I understand that, I WAS ROBBED AND TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF, he knows he over charge me when I needed help. The total amount added up to 780.00 dollars. They do not have an address because they work out of the phones- his cell phone, his number comes up as Locksmith Tech and is 402-284-0090. This company should be shut down and he should be put in Jail for this kind of business. Please any one using them should be aware of this, and Please. Please don't use them. Beaware!

Dollars Lost: $780

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Nearme Locksmith or Locksmith Tech

Online Purchase

Advertise beautiful hand made Fairies from recycled metal. Dimensions, material and quality of the fairies are extremely inaccurate. Item feels like cheap plastic sprayed with a metallic coating, very small flimsy etc.. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING SIMILAR TO THE ADVERTISEMENT. Bought as a gift that I would be humiliated to give to a blind person. The item is nothing short of atrocious in every way possible…

Dollars Lost: $37.99

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Good Utensil

Employment - Pharmaceutical Company Employment

I was come to buy Christine Baker at this pharmaceutical company for a job offer at $27 an hour and I have also provided them with personal information. I recently asked them for a phone number and address in which she would not provide to me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Palmico pharmaceuticals

Other - Bentley Builders LLC

Posted a weedeater for sale on craigslists and within a hour of posting I got a response for it. James Smith sent me a $3.4k check for a $140 weedeater and said his movers will pick it up. The company on the check says Bentley Builders LLC and the bank is Rockland Trust. I am not depositing the check but instead taking it to the post office and or police station.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Ripon, CA- 95366

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Bentley Builders LLC

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Oregon Powerball winner Cheng Saephan

Unsolicited text message on Google Messages. Picture of ca-lottery Powerball background. Text in the center is from Cheng Saephan, claiming to be the Oregon Powerball winner from April 29th. No year stated. Claiming charitable outreach, wants to give away half a million USD to 10 random individuals. Phone number listed to contact the "appionted agent"

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing

Got a email saying thank you for all these purchases I never made. It looks and sounds bogus. I contacted my bank and there's no charges. this is a scam impersonating paypal. They wanted me to call a number

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Government Agency Imposter - BACK RENT OR UTILITIES

SOMEONE GAVE ME A NUMBER TO TEXT MY FULL NAME AND BIRTHDAY I WAS TOLD BY THAT PERSON THAT SOMEONE WOULD GET BACK TOO ME IF I NEEDED HELP WITH BACK RENT OR UTILITIES SO I DID IT THEY SAID THE STATE OF NY WAS HELPING PEOPLE NO ONE EVER CONTACTED ME AFRAID IT MAY BE A SCAM

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: BACK RENT OR UTILITIES

Romance - Romance

A family member was targeted in a romance/crypto scam. The scammer quickly moved communication from Facebook to WhatsApp and involved a fake “uncle” to assist with cryptocurrency. The scammer pressured the family member to make wire transfers, take out loans, and sent fake money through an app. Additionally, the scammer sent a new phone for the family member to use.

Dollars Lost: $50000

Irvine, CA- 92604

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Wilmar International Impostor

Other - Loan Department

I’ve been receiving around 15 calls a day from a financial company, I’ve removed myself from their call list multiple times but they continue to call. Always from a different number.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Loan Department

Advance Fee Loan - Personal Loan Underwriting

Daily phone calls claiming to be processing a personal loan for either $63,000 or $58,000 (which I never applied for) with 60 day terms and no origination fee. Says they need me to call them at 855-909-0849 to complete the loan, where I assume they'll try to phish for information. I have not called them back.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Atlanta, GA

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter - Oak Bank Imposter - Phishing Scam

Beware!!!! Not a real institution.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Ravensburger

Purchased discounted puzzles. Did not receive tracking info. Requested info and the tracking link was not active. Emailed multiple times asking for update. They kept responding with we will send another shipment. I repeatedly asked them not to send another shipment and requested a refund. My original order was placed in mid-August of 2025 and there still has not been a solution. It is now mid-October.

Dollars Lost: $30.68

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Ravensburger

Employment - Kelly Services - Impostor

Hi, I'm a recruiter at Kelly Services (US) , my name is Lesley. 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 update app store data, increase app views and downloads, 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 3322615387 for more information (Note: You must be at least 25 years old)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Kelly Services

Employment - rambucks employment scam

The website wanted me to send referrals to get paid money doing it.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Unknown

Online Purchase - WiFi Profits/Profits with WiFi/Charles Sharpe

Offered to purchase system and training for making profits online using your phone. Paid $67 for access to my "account" where there were training videos for the system they were referring to. Upon payment, every email I received to login to my account and access files led me to another video pretty much re-stating the SAME THING that I had already paid for. And you could not move forward with the site until you watched the entire 20 minutes video. And after watching the video, you were sent to another page to purchase the program...that you've ALREADY PURCHASED!! Numerous emails sent regarding access and all emails included a response of "the issue has been fixed, please see below for access to your account", followed by a link to "login" that...you guessed it...took me to another video. This company and Charles Sharpe the creator/owner is a total scam. I know I'm most likely not going to get my money back, but want to warn others of this horrible scam. Company's name is WiFi Profits, OR Profits with WiFi, OR Charles Sharpe (email [email protected]). PLEASE BEWARE!!!!

Dollars Lost: $67

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: WiFi Profits/Profits with WiFi/Charles Sharpe

Foreign Money Exchange - Foreign Money Exchange - Inheritance - Jerry Talley

I received a letter from a company in Ontario in the mail that didn't contain a return address This company is operating as a Tax Specialist and CPA claiming I have a deceased relative, in which does not exist, and saying that if I qualify as a beneficiary that they require 50% of $10,670,300 after 10% of that is donated to charity. I looked up the name of the alleged deceased along with their claimed occupation and absolutely nothing comes up. I feel as though this scam is targeting me just because I share the same last name as the alleged deceased. I also looked up their address where there are other businesses operating out of it which makes me feel this is a broad attempt to get people to give up their information such as social security, banking information, etc. I have no idea how this "company" obtained my real legal address. I am afraid the call the number and search the website provided in this letter as I feel it could contain malware or other malicious viruses, bugs, etc

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Toronto, ON-

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Jerry Talley

Phishing - Legal Impersonator

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

Wilmington, DE- 19809

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: IMS Service

Online Purchase - Rowe and Sage

Ultimately I’m bargaining between refund of 20% and 30% of my purchase price to avoid dealing with possibly incurring more charges. It’s a total scam and I’m pissed at myself for even thinking this would be anything more than it really was. Buyer beware. This is the last email I received from them offering me a 30% rather than the intial 20%. “Thank you for getting back to us. We’re truly sorry again for the inconvenience this experience has caused — we completely understand how frustrating it must be to receive items that didn’t match your expectations. We fully acknowledge your request to return the order and appreciate your patience while we guide you through the process. As mentioned earlier, returns are handled through our international warehouse, and return costs depend on the courier service you choose. Charges typically start around $15 and can exceed $50 depending on weight, dimensions, and courier terms. We recommend checking directly with your local courier for an exact quote before shipping. Here are the return details: Company: WangMaoQin Country: China Province: Zhe Jiang Sheng City: Ningbo Shi Postal code: 315100 Address: Dayone Warehouse, Lane 1177, Jianlan Road, Meixu Street, Yinzhou Qu To ensure a smooth and trackable return, please email us the following details once your package is shipped: 1. A clear photo of the package 2. Proof of payment 3. QR code or receipt from the courier 4. Track & Trace number Please note that unregistered or unpaid returns cannot be processed for a refund. That said, we truly value your time and satisfaction, and to save you the cost and effort of returning the item, our management has approved an alternative offer — a 30% refund of your total order amount, which you may receive within 24 hours. You can also keep the product you received. Please let us know which option you’d prefer, and we’ll take immediate action. Your understanding means a lot to us, and we want to make sure you feel supported every step of the way. Best regards, Customer Service Team” It’s not about the $$$. It’s the principle of the whole exchange. It’s false advertising, and they even said on the website they offer “full refund” and “free return” which was a flat out lie. They are shoes that don’t fit, that we’re supposed to be leather…(not even remotely close to leather) the stitching isn’t even close to the pictures shown.

Dollars Lost: $56

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Rowe and Sage

Employment - Employment Solicitation - Phishing Scam

I applied for a remote Live Chat Representative position on LinkedIn on October 20, 2025. My application was viewed within an hour. On October 22, 2025, I received an email from the "founder" Alan Parter, stating the next steps to set up an interview were to download Microsoft Teams and add the "hiring manager" Tamara Senault. The company that posted the position was Parter International but the email said the position was for Project Rest. The email came from a "Parter International" domain.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Brindle Oaks Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Online Pet sale scam. Demands more money after agreed upon price.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Los Angeles, CA

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Brindle Oaks Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Employment - AXPO

Benjamin Flagg did a chat interview and then offered me a Administrative Assistant position with Axpo. Also used the name of Roger Hofer in HR, who is HR with Axpo. Sent me a check for $4,880 and asked me to direct wire $4,570 to a Dawn Clark in Houston. Was very vague about everything, always using "the company" in chats and emails, including from HR and finances. I'm convinced this is a scam. Beware.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Cleveland, OH- 55555

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Axpo

Online Purchase - Abita Motors

I bid on a vehicle through their website. Wired the money to their bank in Atlanta and I never received the vehicle. They have since shut down the website and opened up a new once called Alpha Luxury Cars.

Dollars Lost: $43100

Atlanta, GA

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Abita Motors

Employment

A text claiming to be HR with WBD global offering full or part time job as content promotion assistant

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: WBD Global

Online Purchase - Harper and Lane

I purchased a pair of boots from their website that cost $84.95. When the boots arrived, they were nothing like the described item on-line. They were cheap materials, poorly made, and probably cost $10. When I tried to return the boots, following their return policy instructions, I got no response from the company for 2 weeks. I kept emailing and then finally got a response. I was then told that return shipping would be my responsibility and I had to ship them to China.

Dollars Lost: $84.95

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Harper and Lane

Phishing - Empire Merchant Solutions , LLC

text message received saying must make contact immediately from Empire Merchant Solutions , LLC . Empire Merchants Solutions LLC is a company that provides payment processing and merchant services for businesses, including credit card processing, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and merchant cash advances. It offers services to online, phone, and brick-and-mortar businesses and is headquartered in Albany, New York

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Albany, NY

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Empire Merchant Solutions LLC

Phishing - American Advance

used this email [email protected] fraud email and used google and squarespace bank had to cancel/close my debit card/credit card and issue me a new one

Dollars Lost: $300

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: American Advance

Online Purchase - Beau Eye

Ordered contacts and they provided fake shipping info

Dollars Lost: $30

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Beau eye

Debt Collections - Debt Collections

Called and left a voicemail stating: “Hey this is Ryan Weber I didn't expect to get your voicemail so I apologize for that but the reason why I'm calling is that I have a pending legal matter that's being tied directly to your social and also to your ID the paperwork actually said that I need either you or responsible adult from your residence to give me a call back the holidays are actually coming up soon so I wanna give you an opportunity for you to make your statement for the record or I will be forced to sign off on your behalf I'm actually really concerned about your privacy regarding this pending legal matter so when you get this message give me a call as soon as possible I'm only taking lunch for about 30 minutes today so I'm gonna be available when you call back the office just call back in and ask to speak directly to Ryan and I'll be able to explain everything to you in detail…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Ipava, IL

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: None

Employment

I was contacted via Telegram by someone claiming to work for Refine Labs, a real marketing company. They offered a freelance position with daily pays and flexible hours. The only requirements were being over 20 and having a Social Security Number (SSN)—though they didn’t ask for the number itself. Shortly after, I received another message via Telegram from someone claiming to work for “Pixar Agent”, I was the given a link to a website, ( https://pixaragent.com.). The site used Pixar name and branding although the platform did not make any claims that I would be paid to write positive film reviews for underperforming Pixar movies.That is what I was told by the scammer. A platform interface was used but only to sign up and submit reviews. There was no dashboard for earnings, no contract, and no official communication from Pixar or Refine Labs. All payment instructions and earnings transfers were conducted via Telegram and WhatsApp, using cryptocurrency wallet addresses. After completing “tasks,” I was told I had earned money and could withdraw it—but only after making a series of Bitcoin payments. Each time I attempted to withdraw, the fees increased, and I was told that $50 must remain in the work account at all times. | Amount Paid | Claimed Reason | |-------------|----------------| | $20 | “Withdrawal fee” | | $50 | “Deposit for superior movie review offer” | | $100 | “Deposit to complete work to withdraw earnings” | | $150 | “Deposit for superior review to unlock earnings” | | $600 | Final demand before I stopped engaging | Although I was told earnings were “released,” they were never visible in the platform interface. Instead, I was instructed to send my earnings, along with additional funds of my own which required me to use my debit card to purchase Bitcoin and the send to different Bitcoin wallet addresses in order to withdraw my "earnings". This created a cycle of escalating fees and false promises. This scam impersonates real companies (Refine Labs and Pixar), uses fake websites, and exploits freelance workers through crypto-based payment fraud. It’s designed to appear legitimate, then trap victims in a cycle of escalating fees and misleading instructions.

Dollars Lost: $145

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Refine Labs and Pixar Agent

Online Purchase

There’s a website called Sundance that is advertising that they’re going out of business. When you order from them, the order says it’s coming from China in the tracking number that they send you but it’s fake. It says it gets delivered, but it never does. Every time you try to reach out to reach someone by email because that’s all that they give you you can never reach anyone.

Dollars Lost: $135

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Sundance

Employment - Employment Offer Phishing Scam

They emailed me about a job offer and stated I need to pay fora credit report in order to schedule an interview

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Leadspire Digital LLC

Government Agency Imposter - US Visa and Passport Government Agency Imposter Global Entry Documents Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

They present themselves as a service to renew your passport. They ONLY fill out the form for you. NOTHING ELSE. They take your SSN, credit card number, address, phone numbers, parents' names and birthdate/places, EVERYTHING and all they give you is a PDF that you can download and send (and pay) to the passport office. They even offer Rush Service but THERE IS NO SUCH RUSH SERVICE. They also offer Passport Insurance, but DO NOT HAVE SUCH SERVICE. They do not tell you how to access this service (because it doesn't exist).

Dollars Lost: $164.5

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: US Visa and Passport Government Agency Imposter Global Entry Documents Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

Phishing - STACY BARBER NATIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

“Hi this is Stacy Barber calling from national asset management in regards to a civil complaint that has been filed against either you your social or someone associated with this phone number I need an immediate callback from either you or your legal representative today at telephone number 833-795-5753 again that telephone number is 833-795-5753 good luck…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: National Asset Management

Other - Bamboot Thread

Ordered two shirts….. never received . Ordered on 10/8/2025…..

Dollars Lost: $65

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Bamboot Thread

Online Purchase - PUPPY SCAM

I was looking for a golden retriever puppy for my family and came upon this website, it looked legitimate so I sent an email inquiring about one of the puppies. I sent the email 10-20-2025 and received an email back explaining the business and the process of getting a puppy. I waited a few days on making my decision considering this was a chunk of change that I would be spending. Once I decided to move forward I sent an email with my physical address, phone number, and email. I asked if I could pay 300 now and then 300 when I saw the dog in person knowing that it wasn't a scam and was told that was fine. I even called because the number for apple pay was different than the phone number I called. I should have known then it was a scam because I had this happen before. I was told that there was a free shipping coupon that I could use however when it came time for payment I was told the entire 600 needed to be paid upfront to use that coupon. I had issues with payment for apple pay. I could only use my debit card and not my credit card. I tried Zelle however I couldn't pay with Zelle, then I tried cash app and cash app wouldn't let me send the payment. All of this should have been red flags for me however I was trusting this person was running a true puppy business. Another red flag should have been that the cash app name was not Jayden or the business name. Despite all of the red flags I still moved forward with payment. I was discussing this with a friend and her husband was near by and did some digging and found out that this website and person was a scam. The address they use the owner of that house the name is different than what I am assuming to be the true name of the "breeder." G. Enriquez is the cash app name however in my emails the "breeder" says his name is Jayden. I am sharing this in hopes no one else gets scammed into paying for a puppy they will never receive.

Dollars Lost: $600

New Castle, PA- 16105

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Jayden Retriever Farms

Phishing

Different names and numbers each time Same script for last 3 weeks. Hi, this is Sam with personal loan underwriting I see Notes on your file that one of my colleagues tried contact You last week, but we weren't able to connect So I'm following up with you directly. Your file is almost approved and set for $63,000 on a 60 month term. With no origination fee and for now we are waiting for you Before sending out the contract, we need to talk to you Available now press two to connect with the underwriting Or if it's easier, call us directly at 8:55 909-0849 I will be available today and tomorrow till six Stop receiving updates press…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: Loan processing

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