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Other - CNFI Imposter

I am receiving messages like the below and have no loans from college or any outstanding loans to be contacted about. Jessica, this is Alexis from CNFI USA. We haven't heard back from you regarding your personal loan request for $30,000. If you're no longer interested, just let me know. Otherwise, do you have a few minutes now to talk?

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 1, 2025

Business Name Used: CNFI USA Imposter

Online Purchase - Ordered product never received- Eagle Trading Company

I purchased an ice maker on 12/28/2024 for $67.00 and I never received it. I tried calling all the numbers I had for the business and could not get through to the business.

Dollars Lost: $67

Unknown Location

Date Reported: February 12, 2025

Business Name Used: Eagle Trade LTD

Online Purchase - Paperativechickshop

Appeared to be a legitimate website on Facebook. Ordered several items, but received no email receipt. Was charged and then attempted to contact them, but unable to reach anyone.

Dollars Lost: $31

Date Reported: July 9, 2024

Business Name Used: Paperativechickshop

Worthless Problem-solving Service - BABOR Imposter

Scammer called and asked what products we sell. Then claims he is a representative of said company and would like us to ship product to VIP clients for them. There has been at least 3 calls spaced out every 4 or so months and when I say "you've called here before" the gentleman immediately hangs up.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: April 26, 2024

Business Name Used: BABOR Imposter

Phishing - Osteria Cleveland Restaurant Imposter

We received the exact same emails re: a PIANO "she" wants to give away. The Little Rock AK storage and the "urgency" to take care of this is what alarmed us to a potential scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Little Rock, AR

Date Reported: April 9, 2024

Business Name Used: Osteria Cleveland Restaurant Imposter

Debt Collections - No Company Name Provided

This 'law office' left voice mail messages with my daughter and husband. The lawyer/office name was jumbled, but letting us know we were going to be served papers and someone over 18 needed to be home to receive them. We were given their phone number & a 'case number'. I immediately called when my daughter shared the info with me, and they immediately knew who/what I was calling about without giving them any information!? The guy (Shane) proceeded to tell me that my husband was being taken to court for an unpaid Best Buy credit card balance of $1200 from 12+ years ago. I said that wasn't possible and we had no outstanding debt with Best Buy and why was this the first time we were hearing about it. He had no answers except 'people like me' default on credit cards all the time. I shared this with my husband and decided to call back with my husband present. Again, they knew who/what I was calling about without any additional information. I asked what law offices I was contacting and the guy who answered (Mike) was beyond rude. Started yelling at me that I was a Karen, would always be a Karen, and he would see me in court..but also to have a nice life. Did not share ANY information with them. I don't understand what the point of any of this is!! Can't people find real jobs?!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Cleveland, OH

Date Reported: April 9, 2024

Business Name Used: No Company Name Provided

Employment - Viant Medicals

I am Mrs. Jenifer Laposta, a representative of the Human Resources Department at Viant Medical. I am pleased to inform you that your profile has undergone review and has been submitted to Viant Medical Recruiting Department for consideration for an interview. Let me know if you are interested and available for the Interview. Your prompt response to this request will be greatly appreciated.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 15, 2023

Business Name Used: Viant Medical Imposter

Employment - Pearse Construction Imposter

Good Day (name redacted). I'm Mr. Neil (Senior Recruiter at Pearse Construction), and I'm responding to the job position you applied for. We are really impressed by your background & you would be the best fit for the position of Customer Service, Data Entry, and Admin Assistant ($35/hr). You have been shortlisted for a Job briefing and interview with our company. , Thank you

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 14, 2023

Business Name Used: Pearse Construction Imposter

Online Purchase - Lubietek

he posts his clothing brand on tiktok then once a video blows up he gets the money from the orders and scams the customers.

Dollars Lost: $2000

Issaquah, WA- 98027

Date Reported: July 31, 2023

Business Name Used: Lubietek

Employment - Blackhorn Ventures

Here is the text. Hi, I'm Ms. Amanda Rohrer, I am the Talent Acquisition Specialist for Blackhorn Ventures and I'm pleased to inform you that your resume posted on line has been reviewed and forwarded to the Management Team of Blackhorn Ventures for an interview are you available and willing to undergo this interview? I have never applied to this company and my resume is not available online.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Denver, CO- 80202

Date Reported: May 24, 2023

Business Name Used: Blackhorn Ventures

Online Purchase - Braddock USA

I was ripped off from a company called Braddock USA. I had placed an online order. I do not have a full address for this company. Their phone number is 888-261-9875. I originally heard of this company during the Pandemic on a podcast. I had ordered masks. I ordered two pair of sweatpants for $46.85 using by debit card. My account was charged May 1. I never received my order and I am unable to reach the company. I am seeking a refund. They do not reply to phone calls or emails. Their website is not active.

Dollars Lost: $47

Los Angeles, CA- 90007

Date Reported: May 23, 2023

Business Name Used: Braddock USA

Online Purchase - Making Relationshps work with Meg Tuohey

I do not have personal information from the contact. The company states they specialize in relationship coaching. States they offer 1:1 coaching and mentoring. Hard sell to collect $10,000 upfront for promised coaching. Caller then gets nasty and insulting when you decline to provide the money. I believe this company is targeting vulnerable women and a difficult and vulnerable time. I did not provide any money. However, I can image a lot of women who have.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Melbourne

Date Reported: March 25, 2023

Business Name Used: Making Relationshps work with Meg Tuohey

Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter - Capitalitas

I applied for a business loan and they contacted me as a follow-up to one of their vendors. Took me through a regular application process and asked me for $185 application fee. I paid it and never heard from them again.

Dollars Lost: $185

Minot, ND- 67703

Date Reported: December 12, 2022

Business Name Used: Capitalitas

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Publishers Clearing House Imposter

I received a phone call today claiming to be with Publishers Clearing House. My caller ID showed phone number 929-512-9102. Caller said I won $7000 a week for life and a Mercedes Benz. Wanted me to by a Money Pack card for $100. That's when my antenna went up. It sounded like a scam. I went along with it. I did not send money.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 26, 2022

Business Name Used: Publishers Clearing House Imposter

Phishing - Senior Life Insurance

I feel I received a scam call. It was a woman claiming to be a representative with Senior Life Insurance. Her name was Lakeysha Hamilton. She is in Baton Rouge, LA I had contacted the company a while ago. Her phone number is 225-678-1204. Said that she was selected as a representative. She asked for my mothers maiden name. That is personal information. I did not give it out. That is a red flag. She also could not mail me anything. That is another red flag. I did not provide any personal information. I am going to contact other insurance companies. I wanted to report the call.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 7, 2022

Business Name Used: Senior Life Insurance

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Text Message / Flight Landing

Text message received asking when a flight was landing so a friend could send a driver to meet them. Asked who this is and messenger said it's the friend's name. Called the friend and friend stated they are not sending a driver.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: July 28, 2022

Business Name Used: Jenny

Romance - Romance Scammer

I met a friend on Facebook last year on February 14, 2021. He sent me a friend request. I accepted his friend request. He lives in Africa. His name is Germany Forson. I came to find out his real name is Emmanuel Forson. His phone number is +233 24 446 3301. On February 2, 2022 I sent him $100 for food. I sent it Western Union. I have the receipt. He needed the money for food. We started as friends. Since we have been talking we were trying to start a relationship. Now I don't want to have a relationship with him. That is the only time he asked for money. He never asked for money again. Steve Defranco with the Ghana police called me. His phone number. is 646-300-9037 He said there are charges on Emmanuel Forson for terrorism, money laundering and money trafficking. I also got a call from John Thomas. Claims he is a lawyer with Thomas & Luma law in New York City. Their address is 113 Pearl St. New York, NY 10004. Phone number 866-978-6184. He asked for money to clear my name. I said I could send $125 to clear my name. I did not send money. I did not know it was a scam.

Dollars Lost: $100

Unknown Location

Date Reported: February 17, 2022

Business Name Used:

Phishing - Insurance Phishing Calls

I keep receiving back to back phone calls from the same number for the last two days from someone named Allison from Insurance Consumer Bureau. When she calls she states she has to ask some questions and she asks "Are you insured?" "Who are you insured under?" "Any DUI's?" They state they can save me $600 on my insurance but they always hang up on me. They transferred me to the manager and she called me back from 330-621-5817.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 4, 2021

Business Name Used: Insurance Consumer Bureau

Other - National Car Care

I received a phone call today from National Car Care. Phone number 740-880-8750 in caller ID. I never heard of them. Caller mentioned Joe Biden extended car warranty. Pay $150 to start the program. I did not pay any money. I wanted to check it out first.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 1, 2021

Business Name Used: National Car Care

Online Purchase - Alltrans Express

This company's website and tracking information are all fraudulent. I purchased a product online and the merchant directed me to this shipping service for delivery of my product. The tracking data has shown no relevant details and both the merchant and shipping service refuse to reply to any inquiries. To make matters worse this company has a similar name and background to the legitimate All Trans (CA Transport Company). This company has no operating license and no information associated with the proprietor. It is not registered to operate in California. I am very concerned that this business is being used to scam consumers into thinking that their order has been shipped.

Dollars Lost: $2000

Tracy, CA- 95376

Date Reported: October 1, 2021

Business Name Used: Alltrans Express

Government Grant - $9000 Government Grant

I received a call on my cell phone today. The callers name was Brian Green. He told me my name was selected to receive a $9000 Government I was to get a $250 eBay card and call them back. He gave me phone number 202-743-6119 He said when I got the eBay card not to tell anyone. That is when my fiance and I questioned this. My fiance said it sounded like a scam. He also said he was calling about the grant I applied for online. I had applied for a grant online. I did not get the eBay card or send any money.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 22, 2021

Business Name Used: No Company Name Provided

Phishing - Amazon impostor

I received a call on my cell phone from Amazon. They attempted to tell me I have an account with them. They said I have purchased $1000 from Amazon. I did not. They told me to go to my computer. When I tell them I don't have a computer they hang up.. I do not have their phone number.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Seattle, WA- 98109

Date Reported: June 17, 2021

Business Name Used: Amazon impostor

Online Purchase - Lysol Shop (Lysol Spoof)

Consumer bought 5 packs, 10 cans of lysol from the website on 12/24. Consumer paid $50.10 in total. Did not receive an email confirmation. She is disputing with bank.

Dollars Lost: $50.1

Date Reported: January 29, 2021

Business Name Used: Lysol Shop Lysol Spoof

Government Agency Imposter - Government Imposter Scam

They call and tell you it's job and family services and ask for your ss#.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: October 31, 2020

Business Name Used: Ohio job and family services

Government Grant - Government Grant

I received a call on my cell phone today. Caller was with the Government helping people get a $9000 Government Grant. I would need to pay $200 to receive my Grant. The $200 is refundable. He wanted me to go to CVS and buy a code. Mentioned Master Card. I don't know what a code is. I went to CVS and asked them about the code. They had no idea. The caller gave me their phone number 202-642-5773. I received a similar call last week. I gave out the routing number to my bank account. I contacted my bank and reported it. No money was taken out.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 28, 2020

Business Name Used: No Agency Name Provided / Government Grant

Phishing - Amazon Imposter

I have been receiving robocalls from Amazon on my cell phone. The message stated we will be charging your account $200 for Amazon monthly membership. It said press one to speak with an operator. I pressed one. I asked the person that answered what the membership fee was for. She said it was for various discounts. I did not allow them to ask for money. I told them not to bother me. Take me off your calling list. The number in my caller ID was 209-667-2660. I do have Amazon Prime so I questioned this. They called again about billing my account $549. I pressed number one again to speak with a representative. He said it was for an Amazon i phone two. I called Amazon. They did not make the call. I did not pay any money or give any personal information.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 16, 2020

Business Name Used: Amazon Imposter

Online Purchase - Quality Pitbull Pups

My husband and I were looking online for puppy pit bulls to purchase. We found the one we liked from Quality pitbull pups and requested him. his name was Oliver. We were having a conversation back and forth through email with a guy named “Daniel.” Daniel was telling us all the information about the puppy and how they do thing such as handle the transaction. We offered to pick the puppy up and while we were on our way he says his boss is not letting anybody do pick ups due to COVID-19. But he offered to have the puppy shipped. We paid $750 and haven’t heard back from him in a couple hours. Throughout this whole time of us communicating with this man he responded relatively quickly and if not, within the hour. I called the number they gave us 513-599-2984 six times, not once did we get an answer. Honestly we could’ve handled our situation better. I’m reporting this website so no one else gets scammed like we did.

Dollars Lost: $750

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 9, 2020

Business Name Used: Quality Pitbull Pups

Worthless Problem-solving Service - Labor Law Compliance Notice

Entered By BBB Staff - LJ - 8-21-20 I received a scam mailing from CPS P.O. Box 100369 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33111. It was sent to my home addressed to Growth & Development Academy. The mailing was threatening. It stated failure to comply could lead up to a $7000 fine. It was requesting a $94 document fee. Respond by September 7. Labor Law Compliance Notice. I don't have a business. I showed it to my daughter. She told me it was a scam. I never heard of them. I am not sending money. I wanted to report receiving this mailing.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Ft Lauderdale, FL- 33310

Date Reported: August 21, 2020

Business Name Used: CPS

Government Agency Imposter - Social Security Administration

I keep receiving calls claiming to be from Social Security. Fraud charges against me if I do not call back. I called the phone number back that was left. 402-465-1602. It was the same number in my caller ID. When I asked questions they hung up. I did give my name.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Baltimore, MD- 21235

Date Reported: August 7, 2020

Business Name Used: Social Security Administration Imposter

Tech Support - Supreme EXE

I think I'm being scammed. I received a phone call from Supremo EXE about some kind of a refund I am due.The refund is from a security company I had on my computer. Their phone number is 786-739-3510. I have to pay $500 in gift cards or they will turn me over to the IRS for fraud. He got really huffy when I said I could not send $500. He was difficult to understand. It sounded funny to me when they wanted me to get gift cards at Walmart. I did not buy any gift cards or send money. The call did scare me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: August 4, 2020

Business Name Used: Supremo EXE

COVID-19 - Pandemic Relief Fund

My friend gave me a number to call to get my Stimulus Check. He gave me the phone number in person. I have no income. The number I called was 216-502-8992. They asked for my Social Security Card and State ID. I took a picture on my phone and sent it to them three days ago. I have not heard from them. They answer the phone Pandemic Relief Fund.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: June 5, 2020

Business Name Used: Pandemic Relief Fund

Phishing - Phishing scam

I received a post card in the mail offering a $100 Gift Rewards Card to Target or Walmart. Claim number on the card was 96591003 They would send me a $100.00 gift card. I called the number on the card 855-936-0687. The person that answered thought I was someone else. They wanted a $4.00 delivery fee to receive the card. They asked for my credit card number. I told them I am not giving my number out. I hung up on them.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 19, 2019

Business Name Used:

Other - Social Security Fraud Scam

I keep getting calls from someone with a foreign accent claiming to be with Social Security. They say I need to return the call or they will take me to court. I also get automated calls about government grants. I called BBB instead.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: June 14, 2019

Business Name Used: Social Security

Government Grant - Government Grant Scam

I received a phone call offering a $9000 Government grant. Caller wanted me to go to a store and load $300 on a card and contact call them at phone number 240-233-8130. They said the $300 was refundable. I did not get a card or send any money.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: April 17, 2019

Business Name Used:

Government Grant - AARA Federal Grant Scam

A foreign lady called my cell phone offering a $9400 AARA Federal Grant. I was granted this money. They gave me a code to give when I call back. AM3006. They said to call the phone number back. 916-890-0047. Told me not to tell anybody. I did not call the number back. they did not say how much it was. I had a feeling it was a scam. I asked what the grant was for and they did not answer me. /she said this is not a scam. Do you want it or not.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: April 17, 2019

Business Name Used:

Debt Collections - Amelia Quilts

I ordered 2 quilts on 11/20. I had to email to get a shipping notice on 12/7. I was then given DHL tracking, which appeared to be legit. It showed a few stops along the way, but nothing has changed since 12/15. Post office is still awaiting delivery. I have gone back at them through Paypal for a refund. Such a load of crap. I hope you are caught and strung up by your private parts you pieces of garbage!

Dollars Lost: $140

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 21, 2018

Business Name Used: Amelia Quilts

Debt Collections - Investment/Bitcoin Scam

The person sent me a friend request thru Instagram, and I accepted. He told me he was a bitcoin trader and he can make me lots of money, he showed me proof of customers accounts. I sent him $500 from my bitcoin wallet and he supposedly started a trade account with website above. I even received a welcome email. After few hours he asked me if I had seen how much money he had made me, asked me to login to the website about and then he told me that I must pay the broker $1000 in order for him to continue trading. Thats when I realized it was a scam. He ran with my $500

Dollars Lost: $500

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 3, 2018

Business Name Used: qcapitalforex

Debt Collections - Work From Home Employment Scam

I received the following via email:

Hello, Thanks for getting back to me swiftly. My name is Dr. Robert Garrison and I'm an A/P Personnel working for multiple companies. Basically, I forward payments to the clients of the companies I work for and this duty is carried out in my home through my computer and printer. This is simple, the companies send me a list of clients with mailing information attached and the amount to be issued on the checks, they also provide courier labels such as FedEx, UPS and USPS for mailing of each payment. Thus, all I have to do is print the checks using the check software on the companies account information and fill in the various client's information, affix each courier label on each check envelope, and drop it in the Courier's (FedEx, UPS or USPS) Drop Box for dispatch by the courier service to the various clients. Is this clear? Well, this is simply what you'll be doing and you'll be working with me from your home as an assistant. Due to the increase in the number of companies I'm working for I have decided to employ an assistant because I can no longer do the task alone. You will only be working on Mondays, Tuesdays and maybe Thursdays. It takes about 2-3 hours EACH of the aforementioned days and I'll be paying you $300 at the end of every 7 days which starts from the first day of work. You can do this job, It will be done by you from your home, all you have to do is check your email from time to time for updates from me. Important Questions: Have you done this kind of job before? Do you have any experience or knowledge about it? Do you have any printer? Kindly get back to me ASAP and let me know if you are still interested in this position so that I can advise on what to do next. Thanks, Dr. Robert Garrison

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: April 9, 2018

Business Name Used:

Debt Collections - Online discount drugs

the product received was mislabeled and in the wrong packaging. this company claimed to be FDA approved

Dollars Lost: $310

Unknown Location

Date Reported: July 5, 2017

Business Name Used: bestgenericdrug24

Debt Collections

I had a friend request from my cousin on Facebook. I was already friends with him and he sent me a friend request. My cousin was on Facebook. He told me about a grant offer. He asked me for cell phone number and my address. I gave it out. Government has money for us. $560 fee for $150,000 grant. He sent me a text message that he sent $400. He received $100,000 grant. I don't know how he sent the $400. This happened on April Fools day that he told me about this. I'm thinking this is a April Fools joke. All communication with my cousin was by text. I asked my cousin to call me and he never called me. I asked where I should send the money. He told me Bruce Lee Grace in Indianapolis, IN. I did not send any money.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Oaklandon, IN- 46235

Date Reported: April 3, 2017

Business Name Used:

Debt Collections - IRS bogus

I received a call on my iphone. Caller stated this is the IRS. We have been trying to get a hold of you. This is our last call. Call this number immediately 347-394-1623. I did not call the number back. They made it seem like I was in trouble if I did not call them back. I wanted to report the scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 19, 2016

Business Name Used:

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