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Charity - Child Help

Was approached to donate to Child Help, agreed to a one time $30 donation, debited my account for $30 each month totalling over $400.

Dollars Lost: $400

Date Reported: November 4, 2025

Business Name Used: Child Help

Charity

Told me “congratulations! You’ve been selected to receive a check for $150 to use at Walmart to use for groceries and other household items you may need to help out during a difficult time” and then said I was would need to be charged $3 something for shipping and handling of this “gift” that would be coming in the form of an “electronic check” directly to my bank account I don’t do great monetarily at the moment and could be considered financially poor and taking my probably only $3 at any given time could have thrown the whole month off for me and not in any kind of a good way. many poeple are worse off than I am and I know how much it could possibly potentially hurt me but it could be the difference between life and death for some and that’s all bad and should not be a thing and definitely don’t need monsters like this preying on them on top of everything and being hungry! Shame on anyone willingly and knowingly doing this hateful thing. There’s a special place in hell for the likes of you sorry souls. but I know how important $3 can be at times like this especially. And I’m so upset about this because I know that many poeple who are just trying to survive and eat and feed their families now that many of these unsuspecting poeple will fall for BS like this. They should all be ashamed

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: November 4, 2025

Business Name Used: Members Gain

Charity - Relief Check Scam

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.myreleasecheck.com search your name and collect it before it's returned

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Marshall, NC- 28753

Date Reported: November 4, 2025

Business Name Used: www.Myreliefcheck.com

Charity

Got a call and didn't answer it so they left a message in my messages saying that i can get food and fuel and utilitiy for nothing .that i need to press 1 to talk to a person.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 3, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Charity - Stacie Lauridia

Hello, In memory of my late husband, I am looking to donate his Yamaha baby grand piano to a church or family who will appreciate and care for it. I would be glad to provide more details if this might be of interest. Stacie Hello ****** Thank you for your message. My name is Stacie Lauridia. The Yamaha Baby Grand Piano GC1 belonged to my late husband and was his cherished instrument. I recently moved to a smaller home that can’t accommodate it, so I’m hoping to donate it to someone who will value and care for it as he did. The piano measures 151 cm by 146 cm and is in excellent condition. It was tuned just a few weeks before his passing and has been stored safely with the moving company I used during my relocation. They’re equipped to handle delivery to any location. I’ve attached photos of the piano for your reference. At this stage, I’m simply seeking a recipient who would make meaningful use of it, whether for worship, teaching, or other musical purposes. Best regards, Stacie Lauridia Hello ******, Thank you for your kind message. I appreciate your willingness to check with others about finding a suitable home for the piano. I don’t live in Westbrook, but I wanted to reach out since I felt your church community might value an instrument like this. Please take your time in considering whether it might be a good fit. Warm regards, Stacie Lauridia

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 31, 2025

Business Name Used: Stacie Lauridia

Charity

found website, called the number and left a voicemail. All further communications were completed via text 747-320-1768. See attachments (screen shots of texts)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Calabasas, CA- 91302

Date Reported: October 29, 2025

Business Name Used: Boats for Veterans

Charity

Address. Ssn.DL #. Phone number

Dollars Lost: $0.0

ABILENE, TX

Date Reported: October 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Helping hands

Charity - Online Purchase

Set up as a dog rescue stating that purchase of a lamp used to support shelter

Dollars Lost: $59

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Evelyn's Light Dog Rescue

Charity - Online Purchase

Saw the ad on Instagram and decided to check out the website. The website randomly updates the items to out of stock and makes you think they are selling out fast in turn manipulating you by creating that urgency to buy. Once you place the order it’ll be charged internationally (+33 country code) which is weird for a US based shelter. I emailed immediately to cancel the order but they insist there’s a 15 minute cancellation window and can’t process cancellation now when in fact I sent that email within 5 minutes of the order confirmation email making you think you can’t cancel it. Don’t fall for it!

Dollars Lost: $49.95

Asheville, NC- 28806

Date Reported: October 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Evelyn's Light

Charity - Phone Scam

They said i win 500k And i have to fill out a application on line i lookup online to see if this could be rili or not and from what l see it is not

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Multestate Annual Donation

Charity - Charity

Peggy Neely and her husband Joseph Cabrejos pretended to represent am actor in Scotland, saying he needs a kidney transplant. They convinced my mother this is real and asked her to send money to Neely Public Strategies as a loan, and that the money would be repaid at a later time, saying this money would then be sent to the actor in Scotland. They have repeatedly asked for more money, and have gotten $26,000 and were attempting to get even more. When other family members became aware of this, they called Peggy Neely telling her to stop and the next day her husband Joseph Cabrejos to make a harassing phone call to the family member trying to get them to stop. They then messaged my mother asking why her family was calling them and telling her to make them stop. This is absolutely a scam.

Dollars Lost: $26000

Scottsdale, AZ- 85254

Date Reported: October 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Neely Public Strategies

Charity - Charity

Was a utility assistance scam their site was on the pcs vcs.org and about 50 emails in 3 days came in from that Helping Hands

Dollars Lost: $0.0

San Diego, CA- 92101

Date Reported: October 25, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Charity

sending an invoice and and asking for money

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: October 24, 2025

Business Name Used: Grand Canyon Historical Society

Charity

I get the same phone call from various numbers calling 3-6 times a day claiming to be an association helping children. Asking for money. also 920-456-0247; 920-456-0165; 920-466-33139

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Madison, WI

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: The Association

Charity

I almost fell for this scam i was asked to provide my resume and ID silly me i thought it was a real job interest after i sent the info the questions were concerning after he asked for a screenshot of my bank acct i then replied to erase my info.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Los Angeles, CA- 90045

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: MealsforSmiles

Charity

Person emailed asking to purchase 10 wheelchairs to donate to his uncles church. Quoted the pricing and let him know shipping details. He responded and asked that we use a shipping company out of China and send them to the British Virgin Islands. After researching, I saw that they scammed another company.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Philadelphia, PA- 19139

Date Reported: October 23, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Charity

A scammer using (314) 939-5831 claims to offer Ameren Missouri bill assistance. They ask for the customer’s account number and ZIP, then claim to make a payment. These appear to be fraudulent third-party bill-pay scams affecting St. Louis-area residents.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

St. Louis, MO

Date Reported: October 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Utility Assistance - Imposter

Charity - Charity Scam

I was trying to find utility assistance with Hopebridge Charity. They were asking for a guarantor. My daughter found that they were a scam. I sent them a picture of my driver’s license before she checked it out.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Downers Grove, IL- 60515

Date Reported: October 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Hopebridge Charity

Charity - Charity Scam

Individuals approached me claiming to be with state of IL and a teacher with CPD. They told a story about a little girl who died to gun violence and how they were raising funds to pay for funeral expenses. They asked for $20 and then ripped my card and phone out of my hand and charged $3000. My phone was unlocked due to Face ID and they approved the $**** charge. The charge tied back to Griffith carpentry in Waukegan IL.

Dollars Lost: $3000

Chicago, IL

Date Reported: October 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Charity for Little Girls Funeral

Charity - Charity

Monthly subscription that can't be cancelled, I didn't subscribe, the charge just appeared on my card. I called the bank and ever since then, they have been attempting to take out money, even though it declines they still attempt for consecutive days at times to charge me.

Dollars Lost: $10

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Freement

Charity - American Senior Cash Services

He called and said he worked with a charity backed by the BBB and is using the BBB logo and they will be sending her 5 million dollars. He asked if she owns her home, receives social security, what is her social security number, if she owed money. He asked her for her address and sent a barcode to scan and a tracking number. He would get mad and hung up on her when she asked for credentials but then called her back again 3 times. When the call comes up, the BBB logo shows.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 16, 2025

Business Name Used: American Senior Cash Services

Charity - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. in partnership with the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Impostor

RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING FRAUDULENT EMAIL: Dear Sir/Madam, I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected to receive a cumulative sum of $2,000,000 (USD) from Berkshire Hathaway Inc., in partnership with the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation. Your email was chosen during our annual random selection process aimed at helping individuals who are committed to improving the quality of education and alleviating suffering in their communities. This support is part of my ongoing effort to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families around the globe. I believe that together, we can foster positive change and create opportunities for a brighter future. For more information, please contact my secretary and legal representative, Debbie Bosanek, at: [email protected] Kindly include your full name to confirm the validity of your email.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 14, 2025

Business Name Used: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. in partnership with the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation Impostor

Charity

He claimed to be from a police charity I donated $50. I just found out police departments don't call people. This guy called claiming he didn't receive it. The number he used is associated with The Wilson Community Health Center. I don't think they want to be involved.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Wilson, NC- 27893

Date Reported: October 13, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Charity - Identity Theft Scam - Friends of Abington Hills Cemetery Impostor

I represent Friends of Abington Hills Cemetery. A nonprofit formed in January of this year. We do not have a website. The website information provided leads to a Paypal account that will accept donations or a credit card donation. They use our location and P.O. Box. They are not affiliated with us but they are collecting money using our name and information. This is fraud.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Clarks Summit, PA- 18411

Date Reported: October 13, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Charity - Evelyn's Light Shelter Scam

Pretends to be an animal rescue needing donations.

Dollars Lost: $25

North Carolina

Date Reported: October 13, 2025

Business Name Used: Evelyn’s Light Rescue

Charity

Said there was a donation in the amount of $500,000.00 for me and I needed to pay a $200.00 payment so they could deliver my package

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Noble Thrive Foundation

Charity - Barrier Breakers Foundation

On October 8, 2024, Robert Preston, providing a ride service through BarrierBreakers.org in Burlington, WA, drove me to my credit union for a $2,500 withdrawal. I had no alternative transportation at the time - I live in a remote, isolated rural spot. The service was necessary for legal appointments, medicine, and necessities. He made himself available. Once I had the cash, he bullied me during the drive to give him the money. He ignored my protests and belittled me with retorts and insults for other plans. He misled me about his secure, private "Safeguard" safe. I receive SSDI funds for Mental conditions. The trauma of his intense anger and bullying brought a C-PTSD reaction. I let him take the cash. I fought, froze then fawned since I needed rides. November I had an emergency and texted and called for the cash; I needed a generator. Rob scoffed, suggested a used one. in December he reported a family crisis, stalling. On January 17, 2025 Preston said the $2,500 was a 501c3 donation. He claimed he left the cash on my front porch December 20, 2024. I filed a claim in Skagit County Small Claims Court. The trial was on September 29 and my complaint was upheld. I believe he is a chronic criminal and said he has been incarcerated. He actively targets vulnerable and unstable people recently released from incarceration, like me. Rob Preston distributes free phones through the Lifeline program with flyers at counseling agencies for low income people, many on probation. A flyer for the 501c3, Barrier Breakers, is posted adjacent to the free phones flyer. BizProfile online database shows his fraud: Blackwater Preservation, LLC in Pensacola FL: Secretary of State annual report file February 26, 2024. Manager, Robert Preston states his address as 125 W Romana Street, Suite 800, Pensacola FL. ALSO Fullcode, Inc. Medical Services in Hermosa Beach, CA: Sec. of State annual report filing on March 5, 2025. CFO & CEO, Robert Preston. FRAUD address - 322 Hermosa Beach, CA.

Dollars Lost: $2500

Burlington, WA- 98233

Date Reported: October 11, 2025

Business Name Used: Barrier Breakers Foundation

Charity

The facebook group of Jeepers Against Suicide: No One Wheels Alone illegally took the name of a registered non profit organization called "Jeep against suicide" That organization had to change their name to "jeep task force against suicide" to avoid any legalities BUT still operate under their legal name "jeeps against suicide" with copyrighted merchandise that the facebook group has been Illegally selling on facebook. The public has had a hard time distinguishing the real branded legal name of "jeeps against suicide" and the fake illegal name "Jeepers against Suicide" AND getting the two confused. They promised to donate a check to the registered non profit by taking money from individuals and selling stickers and other merchandise and keeping the money and not putting it into the actual organization that has legal rights to the name. Basically keeping money for themselves.

Dollars Lost: $257

Date Reported: October 10, 2025

Business Name Used: Jeepers Against Suicide: No One Wheels Alone

Charity - Hmpac.org

They brought up that act blue was "being blocked by Congress" so you couldn't donate. Then the next text said Obama and Michelle were speaking out and there was a 1 time opportunity to donate and it would be matched 600%

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Hmpac.org

Charity - threecarsolutions

I was nearby Pikes Market in seattle when I spoke with two guys that had music CDs and they said they were raising money for a music school. You could get one of the CDs if you donated to the school. So I said I would donate $10 to the school and since I did not have cash they ran my card. Later that day I noticed a charge from threecarsolutions llc for $990 bucks. When I got home I tried the CD and the CD is blank, empty, nothing on it. There is no school. These guys are scammers.

Dollars Lost: $990

Seattle, WA

Date Reported: October 9, 2025

Business Name Used: threecarsolutions

Charity - Charity Scam

THIS MAN AND ORGANIZATION IS FRUAD. HE TAKES HUNGRY AND DESPERATE MUSCIANS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND USES IT FOR HIS OWN MONETARY INCENTIVES. MAKES PROMISES BUT NEVER ACTUALLY PAYS THE ARTIST. HE OWNS A NON-PROFIT THAT HE IS USING TO HELP RAISE MONEY ON BEHALF OF THE ARTIST AND PROJECTS HE IS PROMOTING. BUT NONE OF THE ARTIST ACTUALLY SEE THE MONEY. HE IS A SCAM AND STEALING PEOPLES INTELECTUAL PROPERTY. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS MAN. HE WILL SELL YOU A DREAM. HES NOT FEEDING ANY HOMELESS AND HALF THE EVENTS HE ADVERTISES NEVER ACTUALLY HAPPEN. ITS JUST TO GET THE PUBLICS MONEY. CURRENTLY UNDER FBI INVESTIGATION.

Dollars Lost: $500

Gastonia, NC- 28054

Date Reported: October 7, 2025

Business Name Used: feed a million project

Charity - Heritage for the Blind IMPOSTER

This business advertises in a local paper a restaurant voucher, and hotel for donating a vehicleand is utilizing an answering service that cannot answer any kind of questions or help assist in anyway with the business. They don’t know any information on their product offerings, and they appear to be scammers. They were going to take all of my information and schedule my car to be picked up, but could not tell me anything about the incentives they were advertising. False scamming advertisement.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Blue Earth, MN

Date Reported: October 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Heritage for the Blind IMPOSTER

Charity

I was contacted by Michael Ray Gallier inquiring about purchasing books I authored. He said he was with Unitedway/Helping Hands and wanted to purchase them on their behalf. I told him he could order them direct. He asked for personel information to verify my idenity. I told him he would be ordering the books from Amazon or Barnes and Noble, not me. He kept insisting on the background check. I asked why? He said it was a requirement of the "Company". Last week I received a check for $6950 and was asked to deposit it into my checking account and return the money using Zelle. I said no. I did not want to give him access to my personal banking information. I told him I am keeping the check until he proves to me he is with Unitedway/Helping Hands. He has not done so to date. I tried to contact Unitedway in Columbus, Ohio to find out more but have had no success to date. I have asked him for a name I can confirm using their online personnel roster and schedule a time to call them. This has not happened. I told him I am keeping the check and will return it, not cash it when and if he provides proof he is with Unitedway/Helping Hands. To date he has not done so.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Lufkin, TX

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Unitedway/Helping Hands

Charity

I was contacted by Michael Ray Gallier to inquire about purchasing books I authored. I told him he could purchase them directly from Amazon or Barnes and Noble. He said he was with United Way/Helping Hands of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohio and needed to verify my background to make sure I was not a criminal. I said he could order the books directly and not worry about my background. I also checked online what was required to do a background check and told him no. Last week I received a personnel check from Earls Saws on 1st Bank of Boulder, Colorado. I then received instructions to deposit the check into my checking account and return the money via Zelle to him/the company. I said no. I was keeping the check and would return it when and if I had proof he was with Unitedway/Helping Hands as he stated. To date I have not received any evidence to show he is as he describes himself. I tried contactihg Unitedway/Helping Hands ih Columbus, Ohio to fihd out if he was affilliated with them. I tried by phone and email. To date I have heard nothing back.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Lufkin, TX

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Unitedway/Helping Hands

Charity - charity

This was a post on Facebook claiming to be an elderly couple needed funding to keep their small animal shelter. Claimed their lamps were handmade by her husband in their home. They are made and shipped from China

Dollars Lost: $40.95

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Evelyn’s Light Shelter North Carolina

Charity

Michael Ray Gallier has been in contact with me via FaceBook to purchase books I authored and have for sale on Amazon Books and Barnes and Noble. He says he is with United Way/Helping Hands. He keeps insisting on verifying I have a checking account and I keep telling him to simply order the books direct. I recently received a check in the amount of $6950. I am being asked to deposit the check and return the money using Zelle. I told him no and that I would return the check, not deposit it once I have proof he is with Unitedway/Helping Hands as he says he is. I have tried contacting the Central Ohio Unitedway/Helping Hands in Columbus Ohio by phone and Email to see if he is affilliated witht them with no success. I have asked him for a contact I can confirm to talk to at United Way. To date he has not provided any contact. I have already told him I not cashing the check as requested and would return it when and if I am able to talk to someone at Unitedway. Based on the experience to date I am certain this is a scam to access my checking account. Thank you Marty Strauss

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Lufkin, TX

Date Reported: October 3, 2025

Business Name Used: Unitedway/Helping Hands Central Ohio Branch Columbus Ohio

Charity

On Next Door app. Someone by the name of Julie Leach contacted me with videos of winners that she was giving away money.

Dollars Lost: $0.0