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Online Purchase - Online Purchase

GROUNDINGOFFICIAL.COM I ordered an earth grounding fitted Queen bedsheet which arrived quickly from a Burnaby, BC location. I used the sheet for 2 weeks and was surprised by the positive results on my body pains and sleep quality. After washing the sheet it stopped working. I tried using different outlets on the sheet, as there are 4 different placement options on the sheet. I looked up the warranty period and realized I had a 90 day money back guarantee. I contacted them and initially they requested photos of the sheet showing its condition and to confirm its use after washing. This would help them identify the issue and guide me on my next steps. I sent 2 pics of the sheet still on my bed. Then on the next email response they instructed that the sheet be returned to Germany and provided an International address to return the sheet to; and after I provided proof of sending package by providing a tracking number of the package they would provide a full refund after receiving the sheet. As I keep all original packaging on orders that have a warranty period, I realized that the order I received was sent from a Burnaby, BC address, so I responded by email that I would not return the sheet to an International shipping address provided as the product was sent to me from a local BC address. I told them that I expected an immediate refund or a replacement product to be sent. Again they responded that although they understood my concern about an International address they were unable to offer a refund or return on my order. I responded with an email suggesting that they reconsider their response as The Grounding Official website states -“9/10 users love us. If you don’t, we offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee with no questions asked’’. I attached a print screen of this to the email. I wrote that I expected a full refund to be processed immediately. I asked for the Manager to call me and provided my phone number. Their final email response was -“Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns. We truly understand your position, we’ve reviewed your request carefully. After consulting with our management team, we regret to inform you that we are unable to offer a return or refund for this order. We sincerely appreciate your understanding, and if you have any questions. about your product or need assistance with it’s use, we’d be happy to help.” Yep, I got duped but I’m doing my part to hopefully save someone else some money and stress of being swindled. We live ‘n learn. They will get theirs.

Dollars Lost: $140

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Grounding

Phishing - Phishing

We received a voicemail from someone identifying themselves as Stacey Barber from National asset management calling to let us know that there has been a civil complaint filed by someone associated with this social security number. This is a business line that is not associated with a personal SSN. They call ended by her saying "Goodluck"

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Mational Asset Management

Advance Fee Loan - Advance Fee Loan

iPhone Voicemail Transcription: “Anthony Parker calling from Your file is nearly approved for 60 A month Just a couple of details left Those are confirm Tractor review and sign Press one to connect now or call eight 33588 71 to talk to To stop updates press Again, for your reference, this is Parker calling from Regarding your personal loan For 60,000 Or on a…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Loan Underwriting

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

AquaCatsUSA, shows video of cats playing with an interactive circular toy that is encased in liquid, so that there is movement when the cat plays. I have a complete chain of emails showing payments, correspondence etc..

Dollars Lost: $99.75

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 28, 2025

Business Name Used: AquaCatsUSA

Phishing - Phishing Scam - Lowes Impostor

I tried to call Lowe’s escalation line and I got a gentleman who was trying to have me send a $500 gift card to him saying the gift card was to me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 28, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

Bought Christmas garland on Nov. 5th. Received tracking information that it shipped from China. When I track the package it either gives an error and says not found or says it is arriving July 17th, 2022. It is almost 2026. You can view the tracking at https://t.17track.net/en#nums=SDH0076922158.

Dollars Lost: $140

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 28, 2025

Business Name Used: The Flora Grove

Other - Publishing

I am submitting a complaint regarding TSI Journals / The Science International Journals, which appear to be operating a predatory publishing scam targeting scientists and physicians. After a friend found their site and we submitted a manuscript I quickly realized this was substandard, I was informed—only after acceptance—that I would be required to pay an article processing fee of approximately 2300 euros, a charge that was not clearly disclosed prior to submission. When I attempted to withdraw the article upon learning of these unexpected fees, the journal began pressuring me to pay an additional “withdrawal fee” in order to cancel the manuscript. This behavior is coercive, unethical, and fully inconsistent with legitimate academic publishing. The journal used misleading communication, lack of transparency, and financial pressure in an attempt to extract money from me. This is a significant concern for the broader scientific community, as trainees, researchers, and clinicians may be vulnerable to this type of exploitation. I request that the BBB investigate TSI Journals for deceptive business practices, including: • Non-transparent fees • Attempts to extort payment after article withdrawal • Misrepresentation as a legitimate scientific journal • Coercive and threatening communication aimed at extracting money These practices constitute a serious scam that undermines scientific integrity and preys on professionals trying to share their work responsibly

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 28, 2025

Business Name Used: TSI Journals The Journal of Space Exploration

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

Fake website, website disappeared after order, someone call Faina contacted and sent a tracking number and the tracking site, https://www.track718.us/en/ it seems that the site is a fake site, don't provide any personal info.

Dollars Lost: $50

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Faina

CryptoCurrency - CryptoCurrency Scam

This the request I sent to the UVSBIT exchange after the LaurenceX didn’t return my funds. Maya Ellison and Harold ashford and Laurence Edmund are the lead and none of them responded. I’ve been in the trade class since July and now I cant cash out or have my funds returned. We worked on the website, WhatsApp and telegram. UvsBit official customer service • I learned earlier that in order for me to obtain the funds that I've earned during trading after the class that I took I have to repay the Assistance funds. I've been trying to repay the assistance fund since last week. The program that I was in came to an end and we were told that it ended so l've been waiting to return the funds and the assistant told me they're working on a new program. I'm not in that program. My program ended and I want to settle my account. I owe them the return of the Assistance funds which is 50 K and I also need to return to them 10% of my earnings which is around 50 K and they were offering some sort of system. They said I could purchase the basic if that's still available. I would like to pay for that if not, the program has concluded and I am trying to settle my account. I thought that I could take my own funding out, but I see that I can't. Can you please advise how I can give them their money back and I get mine. Otherwise, I'm beginning to feel this is some sort of slaughter program and I need to know what my next steps please advise thank

Dollars Lost: $581

New York City, NY

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: LaurenceX Finance Institute

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam - Fashion Nova Impostor

This company is also posing as fashion nova when I first went to the site it said fashion nova after I placed my order it said from shoprra and when I looked at the purchase on my card it said picern they are using multiple names I get a fake package tracking and I have not received anything from them

Dollars Lost: $50.08

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Shoprra

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Phony Travel Sweepstakes Scam - Viking River Cruises Impostor

"You are a finalist in Our Viking River Cruise giveaway plus First Class Airfare For 2!"....must pay taxes and fees associated with giveaway

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: PTCL2025

Online Purchase - Online Purchase - Bulk fuel Pellets

The business address appears to be a road side. I phone an adjacent restaurant and they had never heard of them. I was asked to e-transfer money. They would not supply a BN for gst/hst I chose not to sent money, They then sent a link to their great reviews https://g.page/r/CdQHKsiFh5IREBM/review Everything seems wrong with this.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Sutton West, ON-

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Bulk fuel Pellets

Phishing - Spectrum Imposter

Subject: Fraudulent Billing, Deceptive Business Practices, Service Throttling, and Financial Harm To Whom It May Concern, I am filing a formal complaint against Spectrum (Charter Communications) for a pattern of deceptive, fraudulent, and predatory business practices that have directly disrupted my life, my work, and my financial stability. For two years, Spectrum charged me for 1 Gig Internet service while knowingly failing to provide the required hardware capable of delivering those speeds. They billed me at a premium rate for a service they knew I could not physically receive through the equipment they installed in my home. This is not an error. It is not a misunderstanding. It is systemic, intentional misrepresentation for financial gain. Despite repeatedly asking Spectrum to correct this, refund the fraudulent charges, or provide the proper hardware, they refused to fix the issue and continued billing me for a service they absolutely knew they were not delivering. When I finally refused to pay for a service that they were knowingly not providing, Spectrum retaliated by cutting off my internet entirely. --- SERVICE THROTTLING & PHONE DATA SABOTAGE In addition to the fraudulent internet billing, Spectrum has repeatedly throttled my cell phone data without cause or notice, directly interfering with my ability to: run my business handle work responsibilities access essential services communicate professionally complete online tasks tied to my income This throttling occurs even when my bill is paid. It is deliberate obstruction and it impacts my livelihood. --- HARM & DISRUPTION Spectrum’s actions have caused significant, measurable harm: Financial harm from being billed for an unavailable service for two years Loss of work opportunities due to internet outages and throttling Business disruption caused by unreliable service that I depend on daily Stress, wasted time, and ongoing instability caused by Spectrum’s refusal to take accountability Retaliatory termination of service when I demanded corrections instead of continuing to overpay Spectrum has shown a clear pattern of billing deception, bad-faith customer treatment, and retaliatory behavior. --- REQUEST FOR FTC INVESTIGATION I am requesting the FTC investigate Spectrum for: 1. Fraudulent billing practices 2. False advertising & misrepresentation of service capabilities 3. Failure to provide contracted service 4. Retaliatory service termination 5. Unauthorized data throttling 6. Systemic deceptive conduct affecting consumers I have documentation, accounts, and a clear timeline reflecting Spectrum’s misconduct and am prepared to provide it in full. Their practices are not isolated accidents — they represent a consistent pattern of abuse, and the financial and professional harm I have suffered is significant. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Dollars Lost: $2000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Spectrum charter communications

Other

Resume Now deletes your account when you ask for a refund so then there is zero trace of you in their system, therefore making a refund impossible. Contacted chat and that’s what came about it after going back and forth for 30 minutes. I make my own resumes and do not remember setting up a free trial. They got nervous once I mentioned the BBB, so I assume they might not be up to anything good. Even if I don’t get my money back (despite that leaving me with $40 to my name and without a job) I want them dinged if possible because it’s a bit ridiculous. Especially if I did not utilize the service whatsoever, and they’d be able to see that if they didn’t delete my account (instead of cancel the subscription that I did not intend to purchase as I was not using the **** service)

Dollars Lost: $35

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Resume Now

Employment - Indeed Imposter

Hey, sorry to bother you! I'm Emily from Indeed. We would like to provide you with an online remote job. The daily salary is $100-600 , and you can work 60-90 minutes a day at your favorite time and place (paid by the day). But please note: you must be at least 25 years old,Must have a valid Social Security Number (SSN). If you meet the requirements and want to know more, please answer "yes" or "no".

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Indeed

Other - Other - TN MANAGEMENT

I was reached out from this agency after my daughter's runaway at Toronto Kids Fashion week, to become her talent management. At that point I was not aware that no agency should require payment from talent directly. They earn money based on the jobs talent gets (commission).They charged me about 1100 $ for photo shoot. and 500 $ for one year contract. They have sent couple of job opportunities which never became an actual job!!!

Dollars Lost: $1600

Woodbridge, ON- L4L 6A9

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: TN MANAGEMENT

Home Improvement - Home Improvement - 1000626106 Ontario

Promise to install and test a backflow prevention device in a commercial property at a greatly inflated price without providing proper credentials or evidence of city approvals.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Toronto, ON- M5T 2C2

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: 1000626106 Ontario

Employment

it was a job that was offered and it's got three different options of the videos and products to acknowledge and then crypto investment amounts that they flip while you're working

Dollars Lost: $2000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: www.hustleec.com

Online Purchase - Online Purchase - LabubuCanada

Tried to purchase a Labubu doll from what seemed to be a legitimate website for a Labubu Shop in Toronto Canada. The payment ended up being in US dollars despite being in Canada and was charged under Lesma.co.uk which appears to be a clothing company. I did not receive any receipt or confirmation and when I tried to contact the support number it bounced back because the address did not exist. This is definitely a scam.

Dollars Lost: $122.32

Toronto, ON- M5B 2L7

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: LabubuCanada

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I work with kids with autism as a behavioral therapist and licensed teacher, and I pursued their test to gain insight and knowledge out of curiosity. I can’t fathom who would justify their “report” as legitimate or thorough, and I think that providing vague, irrelevant summaries (in fact, opposite of the responses given- Ex: I state the individual agrees that social cues and sarcasm are easily understood, and their summary provides, “Social interactions are often challenging, requiring conscious effort to understand cues, expressions, and unspoken rules.” ) speaks volumes on this company’s legitimacy (that example is one of many). There is a US phone number for their company and US address in FL, yet they hold an address located in Bulgaria on other webpages of theirs. No legitimate service provided for their charges. What a great concept to have the tools and knowledge to support others in navigating and understanding themselves and others….but not when it is a scam. I don’t care if the cost is under $3, (more like reoccurring membership fees of $39.99 and $59.99). I’d like a refund for accepting this claim that is wildly opposite of what they advertised. I hope others don’t waste their money or time. Providing 10-question quizzes on marketing and financial literacy is completely irrelevant of the autism spectrum and understanding personality traits. How clever to profit off people who genuinely have a curiosity of a deeply misunderstood topic, for themselves or others.

Dollars Lost: $39.99

Abbottstown, PA- 17301

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Personality.co

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I ordered a Halloween costume that never came. I got an email that said my item had been shipped and would arrive in time for Halloween. I then received an email saying because it didn’t arrive on time I would be getting a refund which never came. I disputed this with my bank and the “company” sent a response saying I had received a refund which is not the case. The site sends blanket emails about refunds. I have looked online and there are endless reviews stating my same experience.

Dollars Lost: $43

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: SpookSociety

Employment - Employment Solicitation Scam

Email with a fake job offer without any job description or company details. Asked about my resume.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - TEMU Order not received

I used Temu for the first time on November 18th 2025. Ordering from its website from a supplier named Colllla. The item ordered was a sexual wellness device that was supposed to be 50 inches, and 41.9 pounds. Two days later the item was picked up by FedEx. FedEx reported that the packages total weight was only 28 pounds. I had then reached out to the supplier saying there must have been a mix up the item was under weight making it the incorrect item ordered. The supplier didnt reply to me. During the shipping period another person on the website left a 1 star review for the same item that he received was incorrect and under weight. The supplier has a no return/refund policy for any opened packages. Mine is still unopened in its orginal shipping box. They are arguing that the item is correct and does not have any flaws and met quality inspection upon leaving warehouse. But my argument is that it is the incorrect item since it does not weigh the 41.9 pounds that was ordered. Im still waiting for a resolution to this incident and wanted to report them so it doesnt continue to happen to others.

Dollars Lost: $152.53

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Colllla shenzhenshizhihongbokeji co. Ltd Grace Zhu

Employment - YOUTUBE Imposter

They keep texting this to my phone! ,Hello, I'm Goldie, a customer service representative from YouTube. Your resume has been recommended by multiple online recruitment platforms. High-paying position: YouTube Optimization Specialist. Remote work required. Daily salary: $200 to $600. No experience required - free training provided. Monthly salary: $6,000 - $10,000 + daily allowance (immediate payment). Long-term position with part-time or full-time options. Helps increase the exposure and views of YouTube users' videos. Company benefits: There is a 4-day paid trial period. After the probation period, you can sign a formal labor contract with the company. Enjoy statutory paid holidays, medical insurance and education subsidies. We currently have 5 vacancies. If you are 25 years old or older and interested, please send a text message to; 2134986476 for more details

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Youtube

Other

Dollars Lost: $35

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Resume Now

Employment - Employment - Tanchel transport

I initially received an email for a position that I do not have any qualifications for and I didn't apply. Then after a few days they sent another email mentioning to check my spam folder to fill out the form attached. I immediately noticed that the form link had .php extension which was suspicious and I searched on the internet regarding the company and thus saw on bbb.org about similar experience of another person.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown, ON-

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Tanchel transport

Online Purchase - Online Purchase - Rob Stevenson

The website, robstevenson.ca, is at the very least misleading, inaccurate and not trustworthy and at the most, a total scam. The pictures are likely AI generated. They are using a Canadian domain as well as offer free shipping via “Canada Post” however, the product is coming directly from China. The product I received was not the product I ordered on the website - many discrepancies. It is also of very poor quality despite the website claiming they use of “premium materials”.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Rob Stevenson

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I ordered a concealer and it came with a free brush. All i received was the brush. When i contacted the seller they just keep saying it was delivered.

Dollars Lost: $32.96

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Brightarapro

Online Purchase

Tiktok ad for comfrt clothing. had a timer to recieve the discoun. i placed two orders and both came with confirmation and tracking. it’s been 31 days and my tracking says the packages were delivered. i reached out and they told me they were shipping me two new orders since i didn’t recieve the first shipment. i call BS. sounds legit in the emails, i even asked if it was a scam just to tell me so my kids wouldn’t be missing out on xmas gifts and they told me they were a verified, well known company and blah blah blah. it’s a scam. be smarter than i was!

Dollars Lost: $101.74

Unknown Location