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Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

This person/organization sent me an email informing me that I had won a prize in their monthly sweepstakes through entering a sweepstakes on one of the sites they manage, control or list. After notifying me and asking for my response to their email to get a claim form, they sent me what appeared to be an intentionally confusing email saying I needed to return the "attached" claim form by following the link provided. There was no claim form, and the link led to a website that required additional information. When I responded to the email asking for my claim form, I received another email the following day stating that I had won a prize - again. I have asked 3 times for my claim form. At this point, I am unclear if this entity is legitimate or simply incompetent.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 10, 2023

Business Name Used: Sweepstakesamonth


Employment

@ms_brandicoates Said their name was Brandi Coates and did an interview but had me download Telegram app to contact them which was weird. Wanted my bank account to send me money for equipment but didn’t give me much info about the business or an email or anything. Just doesn’tfeel right so I googled the name and found it was a scam!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 10, 2023

Business Name Used: RADIAL


Government Agency Imposter

I didn't click on anything, just deleted the message. So, no loss of information or money. The number associated with the text is not a valid phone number, too many digits. 639953263531 The message was just an image with a web address and a QR code. It says that a package has arrived at the warehouse and cannot be delivered due to incomplete address information. The image contains the USPS logo.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 9, 2023

Business Name Used: USPS-Imposter


Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare - Complete Health

I found this online and it said they would help me with insurance and the government would help with rent a groceries.  I qualified for this subsidy, it $6400.  His name was Denzel Roe and Complete something Health, I tried to call him today and it would only play music.  He also gave me his insurance ID number 2046005.  They were suppose to send documents in the mail.  I gave him my address and my social security number.  

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 9, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


Other

In the last week we have had three individual contact me about a private plan coming in to see these folks.  They never say they are going to take me they just say they are coming in.  One is Trace Adkins and one is Cole Hauser from Yellowstone.  They are portraying to be these people.  I know for a fact that one lady was 87 years old and she had her family come out here with her and she was scammed out of $5000.00.  The other two calls were for Trace Adkins and they did not divulge that amount of money they had spent.  I have  had a detective with the Scott county police department here and the Sheriff here and there number is 573-471-3530.  They were questioning the lady that had her family accompany her to the airport to prove to her that this was a scam.  We do not get random packages and we have calling regarding puppies on a flight.  We do not have puppies on a flight without their owner.  

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 9, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


Utility

My phone was shut off due to ATT overcharging me. I googled the ATT number to call and discuss options to handle the issue after havibg phone off for about a month. The agent requested i pay $300 and they would turn my phone back on. I agreed, money was withdrawal from scammer and my phone did get reinstated. Fast foward almost a month, i log into account to pay my bill and see i owe almost 800$ and phone is about to be suspended again!! I call ATT and they claim they see no payment made from in at all!! No notes documented of the 300 agreement, nothing. I called the number nack that i paid the 300 to while the real ATT was on the phone. The scammer requested i pay 200$ and they would wipe the balance due away. The real ATT agent requested that the scammer enter a note in the sysetem of said agreement first. The scammer denied. Then requested to just wipe the whole balance due. ATT agent told me hes a scammer just hangup and contact your bank but who knows how much info has been stolen already. i changed my ATT log in info as requested. I check my account later that night and see 5 ir more phone lines that dont belong to me but do not show any usage. When i call, or get phone calls from ATT, I dont know who is the scammer or not. Im still disputing ATT over this bill. They are still possibly planning to disconnect my phone even though its been boted ive been scammed and no one at ATT can explain how the hacker was able to turn my phones back on. I suggested they check if they were hacked but they denied. I went into one of the stores to speak to an agent in person tonight. Theh did confirm i was scammed, my account somehow hacked and its been going on the whole time ive had their service which is only about 3 months.

Dollars Lost: $300

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 9, 2023

Business Name Used: ATT-Imposter


Employment - Employment

They offer a remote job, they send a questionnaire, did a phone interview, and then they send a job offer; they say that they will contact me for further instructions. They say they will send me a check to buy all the equipment I need for the home office. Basic Duties and Responsibilities: Calend... by Interview Session Interview Session1:27 PM Basic Duties and Responsibilities: Calendar and Schedule Management: Scheduling appointments, meetings, and social engagements. Communication and Correspondence: Handle incoming calls, messages, and emails. Prioritize and respond to inquiries promptly and professionally. Confidentiality and Privacy: Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism. Maintain confidentiality in all personal and professional matters. Task and Project Management: Organize and prioritize personal and professional tasks, ensuring deadlines are met. Coordinate and follow up on projects, working collaboratively with other team members. 1 Like reaction. 1 Are you able to handle your duties under le... by Interview Session Interview Session 1:28 PM Are you able to handle your duties under less supervision? Yes I'm by ****** *********** ****** *********** 1:29 PM Yes I'm You will receive your duties instructions/s... by Interview Session Interview Session1:30 PM You will receive your duties instructions/schedule from your supervisor daily. Training is scheduled for 1 hour daily for 5 days. ok great by ****** *********** ****** *********** 1:30 PM ok great You'll receive your login details to the co... by Interview Session Interview Session1:32 PM You'll receive your login details to the company's portal where you're able to connect with other departments after your training. ok sounds good by ****** *********** ****** *********** 1:33 PM ok sounds good Please note that the following equipment wi... by Interview Session Interview Session1:35 PM Please note that the following equipment will be purchased and delivered to your doorstep to set up your home office this week. *Apple Mac Book Pro Laptop *Copiers *Card Filing Systems *File Folders *Software *Digital Storage *Inks and Ribbons *Surge Protectors and Automated Time Tracker Subsequently you will be provided with the ... by Interview Session Interview Session 1:37 PM Subsequently you will be provided with the payment (check) to purchase the equipment from one of our accredited Vendors. After equipment purchase has been made, our accredited Vendors will make the delivery of the equipment to you at your place or at a post office near you depending on your preference. A Supervisor from the company will also be assisting you with the equipment set up, however this will be done virtually. To make it easier, our certified vendors ha... by Interview Session Interview Session 1:38 PM To make it easier, our certified vendors have the list of our purchase so what I'll do is check the best offer and you'll get the payment across to the company's certified vendor as soon as you receive your start up check, deposit it to clear and the funds has been authorized by the financial department, I'll put you through on how to make the payment for the purchase and also guide you through the delivery process too. Just to clarified are you sending me the eq... by ****** *********** ****** *********** 1:43 PM Just to clarified are you sending me the equipment or the check to purchase the equipment ? You will receive the check to purchase the ... by Interview Session Interview Session1:45 PM You will receive the check to purchase the equipment this is not acceptable, obviously you are t... by ****** *********** ****** *********** 1:54 PM this is not acceptable, obviously you are try to scam me I will be reporting this company and all the emails and phone numbers that I have Alright, thank you for your time. by Interview Session Interview Session2:01 PM Alright, thank you for your time.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Anaheim, CA- 92801

Date Reported: November 8, 2023

Business Name Used: Culture Media Concepts Impostor


Phishing - Charter Spectrum

They called and left me a voicemail and they game me another number to  8668312739. I called the number and the recording stated Thank you for calling Spectrum and I pressed 2 and I informed him that I received a message and I gave him my account number, he knew my address and then he told me that my number is not associated to the home.  He placed me hold and he gave me a plan and he told me that my plan would be $55.00 and none of my services would change and in order to get the deal I would need to pay $440.00 and I said I am not paying that because why would I have to pay that amount with a debit card now since I am a good customer.  He wanted to transfer me to billing department and I informed him not to transfer me and that I would be contacting the BBB.

Dollars Lost: $440

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 8, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


Employment

They trolled Facebook with a previously stolen account (unbeknownst to me) advertising their job. I asked about the job opportunity and in messenger I was told to download Microsoft Meetings and to message Elizabeth Meador, who would then interview me for said position. I did as asked and introduced myself. I advised this person that I have not done an interview nor have I held a job for many years. We went through the interview process and at the end I was told that I aced the interview process and was accepted for the position. I was asked for my identification to which I stated that I would be happy to comply after I had confirmation of being hired. I received the email and everything and sent a copy of my identification and a photo of myself for the ?? and even sent a copy of my card information for payment to be sent to. (Yes, I immediately froze the card) I was told that I would be sent the few essential items for the job through FEDX and then what triggered the “this is a fraud” belief was when I was told that while I wasn’t to pay a penny out of pocket before, now all of the sudden I was supposed to pay $125.76 for the app that clocks me in and out. “Oh but you will be reimbursed with your first paycheck which will be Friday.” I clicked back into the link that she made the mistake of sending me and went looking for employment information. I found the motherload! The real Nielsen group has a section about fraud. I asked Elizabeth about it and she couldn’t answer me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 8, 2023

Business Name Used: Nielsen-Imposter


Phishing

They pretended to be the SS office. Requested all personal info. Name address, SS number, mothers name, fathers name , my address, etc

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 7, 2023

Business Name Used: Social security administration-Imposter


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

There was a Walmart on Facebook that said a person could win money if they clicked on the ad. So I clicked on the ad and then there was a multiple choice board and I clicked on that and it said I won a $500 Walmart gift card. Then it took me to the next page to give my information because they said it was a $1.99 fee for shipping the gift card. I used my credit card instead of my debit card to be safe. About an hour later, I got a text message from my bank and they said they are expecting fraudulent activity because there was a $149.99 charge on my account. The bank said they would take the charge off but they denied the claim because the fraudulent business had too much of my personal information to do anything. They recommended I call the company and request a refund. I talked with Jamie and he told me the best they can do was give me $75.00. I said this is not ok what you are doing and that you are stealing money from people. I said you should give me my full money back. When I told him I was going to call the BBB, he said they would not give me anything back.

Dollars Lost: $149

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 7, 2023

Business Name Used: Walmart ad-Imposter


Online Purchase - Online purchase not received

They set up as a Walmart seller and would take orders and give tracking info for an item that would never get delivered. I ordered diapers that were much needed and they never showed up. Walmart has since removed them as a seller. The company is registered to. Salgado Urbino, Nuri E 16237 Sw 97 Ter Miami, FL 33196

Dollars Lost: $30

Kendall, FL- 33196

Date Reported: November 7, 2023

Business Name Used: Nyusshop llc


Online Purchase - Macys **IMPOSTOR**

Ordered dog beds for humans. Took money out and then fraud charges instantly out of my debit account. Over $500.

Dollars Lost: $50

Fort Collins, CO

Date Reported: November 6, 2023

Business Name Used: Macys-Imposter


Phishing

I had a security problem on my T-Mobile account they offered 1 year free Credit check. received email it was up and went in to cancel it and they had me do all this downloading and things just to cancel it. They Tried to remove money from my checking account but I did not have the amount of funds they needed so it did not work. Was informed money would be refunded to account and was not, when called to check on it was hung up on 3 times and then they threating to slap my face. Hung up and reported to BBB

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 6, 2023

Business Name Used: Lifelock Norton 2023


Online Purchase

I was going to buy a puppy she wanted ebay gift cards then wanted me to send her pics and scratch code to verify they were good i didnt do that went to meet her in public place because i wouldnt show her the cards she didnt show

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Saint Louis, MO- 63104

Date Reported: November 6, 2023

Business Name Used: Shenandoah bundick supplies aquarium


Employment - A Shock

I received two checks in the mail they both were  for the amount $2990.00.  I applied for this position on Facebook.  $700.00 is to be used for me for advertising and $3250.00 is for the installer to put a decal on my car.  I called the number and it says that they cannot answer the phone at this time.  The check is from American First Credit Union located in Utah PO Box 9199 ogden Utah 84409.  I will call this bank to check and see if they can give me any information.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 6, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


Phishing - Beverly Meyers

I received a billing invoice from a Beverly Meyers and then it has a payment details, and it looks like a PDF File that I could open.  I do not know who this person is.  The invoice number is so long and it contains more alphabets than numbers.  I will not open it because I am not sure who sent it.   I called the number and a guy answered the phone he sounded Asian descent and he did not want to answer what company he was working for.  He did disconnect the call and I could hear a child in the background. 

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 3, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

This morning I received a call from someone that said they were from Proctor & Gamble. They said I had been awarded a large sum of money. They said I would have to pay state taxes on the money but not federal taxes. They asked me to confirm my mailing address and I did. They said they would be sending a check. They provided claim # MX0L94351 and said I would need to call 866-978-6038 to claim it. 

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 3, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a call and the person said I was eligible for a program with Spectrum and Target. He said If I paid $440 for my first 8 months for service then I would only pay $57 for 3 years. He also said if I paid right away I would receive a Spectrum visa card for $130. I purchased 2 Target gift cards in the amount of $220 each and gave them the numbers from the cards. He said that everything went through. Then I received a call today that there was an issue with cards. I was told that Walmart, Target and Sam's Club were holding their cards and I would need two additional cards from a different Target for the same amounts. I said I couldn't do it without getting my first $440 back. He said I had to purchase new  gift cards for the same amount first, and also said they would issue another $130 gift card for my inconvenience. He said I had to do it now. Then he became rude because he said I raised my voice. He also threatened to suspend my service for Spectrum. When he said this was the only way I could resolve the issue I became suspicious. I received a text message that were canceling my Spectrum account immediately and I would receive a bill for $500 auto pay for not correcting the issue. I've never signed up for autopay with Spectrum. I called Spectrum and they verified that it was a scam. I called the person back and told them I contacted the BBB and they said I was dumb for missing out on all this money.

Dollars Lost: $440

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 3, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


Other - Marketing Scam

The business owner, *******, lives in Houston, Texas, but operates her scam under an LLC in the state of Georgia. She primarily promotes her business through TikTok. She operates many different scams under this LLC including offering assistance getting a green card, marketing assistance, building staffing agencies, digital product, providing private clients for business, but in my specific situation, she claimed to provide a “call center in a box.” She claims, “We guarantee to have your center launch and ready to start accepting agents 72hrs after your LLC formation is approved! We will literally do every single thing for you!” She also guaranteed that she would assist me for 6 months with my business. She did not build a virtual call center for me that was ready to launch 72 hours after my LLC was approved. Also, she blocked me from communication after I reported to her that she did not provide the service she guaranteed 6 weeks prior and I requested a refund. ******* is not providing the services she offers. She is pretending to be a professional with experience and making her best attempts at scamming the general public by promising flourishing businesses and other opportunities.

Dollars Lost: $799

Atlanta, GA- 30308

Date Reported: November 3, 2023

Business Name Used: Endless Opportunities Agency LLC


Identity Theft

I received an email from Norton 360 premium telling me that my purchase was successful. I didn't respond,but I did call the phone number to cancel. The representative said no problem,we will credit your account I don't have an online account,oh you'll have to see one up,ok,I did. Now we can issue your credit of $599.00. we'll have to issue 2 credits one for $90.00 and another one for $509.00. okay let's start with the $90.00 credit. Oh no. They issued a credit for $9,000.00. from World Bank. Representative panics I panic. Representative check with his supervisor, yes a credit of $9,000.00 was issued from World Bank. Representative accuses me of doing something to the account, we argue. This went on for some time. Tells me not to tell the bank because they will tell the IRS and I will have to pay 28 percent income tax, and they will consider it money laundering. He tells me go to bank and get $8,400.00 cash. The $600.00 is my credit. I do. He tells me to go to World Bank and deposit the cash in their account #1769222. I tell him I have no idea where a World Bank is. We looks up location, closest location. 505 East Nifong Columbia mo. 65201. I tell him I'm not driving 100 miles to Columbia. He checks again next closest is West Plains, mo. I tell him I'm not driving 100 to West plains. So now what are we going to do to fix this mistake. He tells me I'll have to buy gift cards, take pictures send to him. I'm still thinking this is their money, I spend all day buying Lordstrum,Sephora, Walmart, gift cards and sending to him. I think everything is good. He calls me Walmart cancelled my sale and credited my account $6,000.00. I argue with him Walmart doesn't have my account number. I check my account, sure enough there is a deposit from Walmart for $6,000.00 in my account. I didn't buy $6,000.00 Walmart gift cards. I go to the bank hand them a note I think I'm being scammed. They shut down my account. The scammer had control of my computer,my online bank account and accessed my line of credit and took $9,000. Out of it masked the deposit as World Bank. Took $6,000 from my other accounts and masked the deposit as Walmart. He has my name, address, social security number, phone number, email,computer, all bank account numbers, plus $8,400.00 I know the money is gone. These scammers are slick.

Dollars Lost: $8400

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 3, 2023

Business Name Used: Norton 360 premium


Online Purchase

I ordered a dress - it took 7 weeks to get to me and it was the wrong dress when I received it. When I was waiting for the dress I emailed them 6 times to ask for the status and they never responded, I sent them a facebook message and they just would tell me to email them. Once they sent the dress (after when my daughter needed the dress for) they sent the wrong dress. I told them I wanted my money back as this was not the dress I ordered and they told me that they changed the dress description and I should of noticed on my email. After 20+ emails back and forth they aren't willing to do anything. I have never complained about a company on the BBB and it's not about the $56, but you can not market to teens and sell Homecoming dresses and then never send the dress we ordered. I know there are a lot of bigger problems in the world, but I don't want others have to have to deal with this. And they also don't give money back they just give "store credit." That must work for them when they send you whatever product they want. Their customer service is awful!

Dollars Lost: $56

Los Angeles, CA- 90014

Date Reported: November 3, 2023

Business Name Used: Lucy in the Sky


Online Purchase

I was waiting on a package from Amazon and Amazon had already sent me a code to show when my package arrive Amazon told me earlier my package was out for delivery and should arrive by 10:00 pm on November 3, 2023. I received the scam text message at 2:55 on November 3, 2023 telling me the USPS pacake has arrived at the warehouse and cannot be delivered due to incomplete address information. In the left hand corner was a white square with a black postal bird with USPS in the box. Below that in the middle of the page was a blue postal looking bird resembling the postal bird and right underneath that picture was UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE and the POSTAL SERVICE was written below UNITED STATES all in blue. I wish I could have attached the text message. I am a 68 year youn senior and I thank Amazon for sending a code for me to confirm my order. And I just saw the BBB.org on the 4:00pm news central time in St. Louis, MO 63104. I pray this will save someone from being scammed Please confirm your address in the link within 12 hours. http://usps.uspsbaa.com Enter the link in the browser, or save the image and use the browser to scan the QR code And under the QR code it said The US Postal team wishes you a wonderful day

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 3, 2023

Business Name Used: United States Postal Service The phone used could not be typed in the phone number box so here is the phone number 44 7925 236739-Imposter


Employment

Contacted me via email felt something was off so I looked up Relavo on bbb and it said that there was a report of the exact same thing happening to me so I opted out just after my last interview before I signed the offer letter.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Not Sure, MO

Date Reported: October 31, 2023

Business Name Used: Relavo


Phishing - Economic Security

Caller ID show Domino’s Pizza, but was a solicitor for economic security, and was attempting to get information from me. Refused to listen to me and would continue to talk without allowing any break in the person talking. Female caller stated she was sending me to another individual when I hung up on her. The person is using a type of caller ID bait and switch where it comes up as Domino’s Pizza (from New Jersey) and I live in Missouri. I called the number back and it actually does go to a Domino’s Pizza in New Jersey or at least the person says they are a manager with Domino’s Pizza. The initial answer on the call is an automated recording of Domino’s Pizza talking about what type of pizza they offer).

Dollars Lost: $0.0

NJ

Date Reported: October 31, 2023

Business Name Used: Economic Security


Home Improvement

I hired a contractor through Angie's list and his name was Bobbie to tuck point my chimney.  I asked for a estimate for all the work that needed to be done for the chimney and the roof.  He continued to say that he would give me a good deal.  Finally he said that it would be $6000.00 I had already given him $1200.00.  He took off and he did not even pay the tuck pointers.  They did the chimney and the wall but they did nothing to the roof.  I gave him  $6681.56.  Every time I call him he says that he is out of town.  He groomed me, he came in asking personal questions that he should have not been asking especially about how beautiful my skin is.  I also notice him walking around my house looking at my house from the alley.  

Dollars Lost: $6682.56

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 31, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


Phishing

I received an email from Elizabeth J. Crossland that my McAfee subscription had been renewed for $409.09.  I had never used McAfee. It had a invoice # 8JVKNS8P-37698688. It said the payment had already been processed. There was an number included in the email that I called. When I spoke to the person who answered the phone I told him that I did not order this subscription. He said I subscribed in the past but I had not. He said I would have to download an app on my computer or phone to cancel. When I told him I wasn't going to download an app but told him he could send me an cancelation form he got upset. He was insistent and I ended up hanging up the phone. I also checked my credit card statements and didn't see any charges related to the subscription. The email said the payment would post within 48 hours so I will keep checking my accounts. 

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 31, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

They contacted me by phone - 888-740-3686 about winning money and a new Mercedes. I hung up on them. Then he called back and asked for my driver's license number and he kept calling. Then my husband told him to stop calling.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 30, 2023

Business Name Used: Publisher's Clearinghouse imposter


Online Purchase - Online Scam

balinese kittens for sale through them. they are not real

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Detroit, MI- 48219

Date Reported: October 30, 2023

Business Name Used: striking balinese kitten


Phishing

He said to get 2 Target cards - one for $200 and another one for $325 and call Spectrum at 888-961-6900 and give them the numbers off the cards then I would be eligible to get a $100 giftcard. I thought this was a scam so I called BBB.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 30, 2023

Business Name Used: Charter Spectrum imposter


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

They gave me a call, almost everyday, and tell me I won money and a new car. They asked me to send them money before I get the winnings. They tell me to withdraw from my bank and mail it to a PO Box number. I did this once and lost $30,000. I called Consumer Affairs in Washington, DC and reported it to the local police.

Dollars Lost: $3000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 30, 2023

Business Name Used: Publisher's Clearinghouse imposter


Online Purchase - Balsam Hill Imposter Website Scam - Facebook Ads

I clicked on a Facebook ad for Christmas trees. I tried to purchase a Christmas tree plus the cost of shipping and when I entered payment it said “Try again.” Then I got a pop up error message. My card was charged for $29.98 from dessistadreams, and then I locked my debit card. Desistadreams shows “+16174592207 CO” Order number “ ****************” I have received two follow-up emails asking me to complete my purchase.

Dollars Lost: $30

NY

Date Reported: October 27, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I was expecting a package for my husband shoes and I received a email stating that I was missing a zip code or did not match my package and I needed to pay an additional seven dollars.  I thought this was regarding my husband shoes but it was not.  So, I paid the seven dollars a week later the fraud watch through my bank sent me a text message stating that this transaction was fraud and I received a new card but before I had to close my account down. 

Dollars Lost: $48.74

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 27, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


Debt Collections

They contacted my daughter first then they contacted you by phone - 573-281-3542 and 202-932-6845. They were saying that I had a Wells Fargo credit card for $2,212.20 and then kept lower the price to pay this debt off. I do not own and have owned a Wells Fargo credit card. They did have the last four of my social security number but I did not give it to them.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 26, 2023

Business Name Used: Wells Fargo imposter


Phishing

Caller they were with the BBB I ask for the address of there office and they hung up Screen shot has been sent in the previous msg to the BBB

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 26, 2023

Business Name Used: BBB-Imposter


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Unclaimed reward

I received a card in the mail that stated that I could redeem my unclaimed reward from Walmart and Target.  I called the number and they requested my banking account information so I could receive a 100 dollar gift card.  Each time I would call they would give a different excuse as to when I would receive the money.  

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 26, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


Counterfeit Product

I responded to an advertized item on Facebook. On 10/3/2023, I clicked the link, filled out my personal info, (email, phone #, address, credit card #). The order was placed with a tracking number to follow. I received a tracking # on 10/9/2023 telling me my order is originating in Dongguan City China. Checking with the tracking number daily I followed my order through their system and finally recieved by order on 10/24/2023. Upon opening, the item was not what I ordered and received a cheap, similiar looking product.

Dollars Lost: $90

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 26, 2023

Business Name Used: always-lovehome


Tech Support - Fire Wall Security

They have been calling me since Tuesday stating that I owe a bill since 2020 for a support that I received  but that was a one time fee.  There is a language Barrier to it very hard to understand.  Gary said says that I owe him a $1000 or more and if I do not cancel they are going to sign me up for another 5 days.  They had me go through all of this stuff on my computer to attempt to cancel these services but nothing was working.  They have been calling me every day since Tuesday.  

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 26, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


Phishing

Talked to an individual with a Foreign language, but spoke English. Stated he was from Spectrum to reduce my Monthly bill from 169.00 to 89.00 a Month. Had all my correct information when talking. Told me that the Promotion was only good for today. I must go to Target and purchase two gift cards total of $510.00. When I went to do that, I told Target employee about what I was about to do, she already knew about the Scam. If it had not been a small conversation, I would have been out of my 510 dollars. Please post.( The number is 1-855-845-7808) Even gave me a code number- SBC 7865.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 25, 2023

Business Name Used: None


Online Purchase - Online Shopping Scam

This website appeared legitimate and I placed an order for food products. I created an account entered my email and credit card to pay for my order of $34.43. I was given an order number and my card was charged for $32.50 which came in as a Stripe charge. I sent messages through the website to inquire if this charge was for my purchases...no response. Meanwhile my order on their website was in " processing status" after three unanswered messages as to when my purchase would ship. I returned to research the website looked for a phone number or email, none are given. So looked up the physical address and I see it does not exist. I found on Reddit that other people have experienced the same problem. This is a scam website.

Dollars Lost: $32

Hoyt, KS- 66440

Date Reported: October 23, 2023

Business Name Used: Sous Chef Store


Employment - Employment Solicitation - Resume Formatting Scam

Scammer sent an unsolicited email about a VP job opening for an unnamed client requesting an updated resume. I replied attaching my resume, though received a quick response saying my standard PDF document did not display properly in their applicant CMS tracking system. They provided a link to a service to pay $17 to have this site regenerate my resume into some unknown format. At which time, I did a quick search for "PE Recruiting Inc" and found this same scam reported on the BBB site, plus a LinkedIn article warning people about this type of scam: ********************************************************************************* Here's the email exchange: On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 9:20?AM Clay Martin <[email protected]> wrote: Hello, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Clay Martin and I am a Sr. Recruiting Specialist in PE Recruiting Inc. a reputable Global Recruitment Firm. I am reaching out to see if you would be interested in exploring new opportunities. One of our clients has retained us to fill the Vice President of Technology Position in one of their recent acquisitions. I was referred to you by an outside talent sourcing firm and based on your previous experience I think you are a very credible candidate. If you are interested and want to learn more, please reply to this email with a copy of your resume as soon as possible. I will forward it, along with a brief introduction to the client and will contact you back to complete the NDA and get started. Note: We are a retained search firm and get paid by the employer. You will not be asked to share any confidential information or pay any fees. Best Regards, Clay Martin Sr. Recruiting Specialist PE Recruiting Inc. 745 5th Avenue, 5th Floor New York City, NY 10151 On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 2:33?PM wrote: Hello Clay: Thanks for reaching out about your new VP opportunity. I am indeed on the market and excited to hear more about this role. I've attached my latest IT Leadership resume for consideration. Please reach out at your earliest convenience. Thank you, **** On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 2:28?PM Clay Martin <[email protected]> wrote: Hi ****, Your experience is related to the position. Unfortunately, there is a problem with the way your resume appears in the Candidate Management System. I urgently need your CMS Friendly resume in order to proceed. For getting a CMS Friendly resume, please visit https://cmsresumespro.com/. Due to non-disclosure and privacy reasons, I am unable to provide you any information about the position or company at this time. I’ll check my schedule and get back to you. Best Regards, Clay Martin Sr. Recruiting Specialist PE Recruiting Inc. On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 3:15?PM wrote: Hello 'Clay': Well damn, I was excited about investigating a potential VP of IT match, but got suspicious when you pushed me to pay to convert my standard PDF document, which is widely accepted everywhere. I ran a search and learned of your scam, so the gig is up. (25) Beware the fake recruiter and "CMS Resumes" | LinkedIn Not sure how you sleep at night but thanks for not wasting too much of my time. ****</[email protected]></[email protected]>

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Manhattan, NY- 10151

Date Reported: October 23, 2023

Business Name Used: Clay Martin Sr. Recruiting Specialist - PE Recruiting Inc.


Phishing - Trac Phone

I received a text message that my services had ended sixteen minutes ago which it had not and to contact them, but there was not contact information in the text message .  So, I just deleted the txt message  because my services did not end.  I have received this txt message twice in the last two months a week before the billing cycle was up.  

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 23, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


Other - Mortgage Scam

Scammer under name of "Exchange BK" mailed 3 different letters. the first mimics a notice of a mortgage, indicates a fake mortgage id and claims to be wanting contact. Fine print states "Not affiated with or sponsored by any bank or institution. All information is obtained solely through public records, which may not be accurate or complete. By calling the number, you agree to allow a representative who is solely responsible for complying with TCPA laws, to receive your number, mortgage info from public records, and your automated line answers, and to call and or text you about insurance products. If you do not wish to receive such calls or texts, do not call the number above. standard messaging and data rates apply." Second letter is stated as if it was a manditory notice from the "lender" of "Exchange BK" for mortgage insurance and is in similar format to an IRS required statement. Fine print states "loan information is obtained from public records, and is not provided by any lender *as permitted by state" Third letter is continues to say a "Lender" is "Exchange BK" and claims there was a mortgage signed a few weeks back and is preporting to be notifying as an afterthought that there is mortgage insurance available. Clearly this is an attempt to collect name and number to sell mortgage insurance, but is done by guessing the home value from public records and making the receiver believe they have a mortgage with the company. I do not have a mortgage, so this lead me to have to verify that no lien was opened in my name. This looks to be a mortgage protection scam. https://madisoncu.com/mortgage-protection-scams/

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Kennesaw, GA- 30156

Date Reported: October 22, 2023

Business Name Used: Exchange BK


Online Purchase

Frigidaire FFMV1745TS 1.7 Cu. ft. Over-the-range Microwave - Stainless Steel | Today's Deals https://www.amzsdeal.com/68801/17832642239900130077/ Clearance inventory Charged 72.46 on the day of the order. Then the next day charged another 72.46. We called cardholders and reported fraudulent activity and cancelled our card.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 22, 2023

Business Name Used: amzsdeal com


Employment - Re-shipping scam

Some lady named Maria Antonio called me 3 to 4 times a day for about 3 days in a row before I listened to my voicemail and decided to give them a call. She told me to fill out an application online and sent a link to my email for me to click on and fill out. Then before I even finished filling it out she told me congrats on my new position with them and started to tell me that I would need to fill out a dashboard app asking for more info then the first application so that's when I came here to check for similar scams.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Hialeah, FL- 33010

Date Reported: October 20, 2023

Business Name Used: Go Express Ship


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Domain Networks

I was sent two invoices one for my small company *** **** and one for a domain website for a B&B we own. They looked legitimate and I paid by check for one of them and the other was put on aCredit card.

Dollars Lost: $289

La Cienga, NM- 87505

Date Reported: October 20, 2023

Business Name Used: Domain Networks


Other

I was selling a diamond pendant worth $6,000.00. The scammer told me that I was cheated because the piece was all fake diamonds and was a costume jewelry piece. No one would pay more than they do. I went to retrieve it less than twelve hours later when they told me it was already gone and it couldn’t be done. The custom jeweler that made it said it was a highly valuable piece.

Dollars Lost: $5800

Fayetteville, AR- 72703

Date Reported: October 19, 2023

Business Name Used: Gold Diamond Company


Phishing

Text Msg: The USPS package has arrived at the warehouse and cannot be delivered due to incomplete address information. Please confirm your address in the link within 12 hours. https:/usps.uspsbaa?com (Please reply to 1, then copy the link and open it in your browser, or enter the link in your browser) The US Postal team wishes you a wonderful day

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 19, 2023

Business Name Used: USPS-Imposter


CryptoCurrency

Yesterday I received an email from PayPal thanking me for my order for Bitcoin. The email said that $800 would be taken out of my checking account. There was a telephone number included and I called and spoke with someone named Kevin. I told him I didn't make an order. He said that there has been an attempt of almost $2,000 from account. He said that I would have to go to Walgreens or Walmart and get two separate Apple gift cards for $500. I went to Walgreens and they would only let me purchase one $5000 gift card. He told me I may need to go to CVS to get the second $500 card. The purchase wouldn't go through. He stayed on the phone with me the entire time. He had me download Any Desk. He told me to take a picture of the gift card and then they would put the $500 back into my account. When the second purchase didn't go through he said I should go to my bank and get $500 cash. I went to my bank and explained the situation and they said it was a scam. The person at Commerce bank called security. They said my bank accounts would be closed and I would get a new savings and checking account. They told me to to go to Best Buy Geek Squad to have them clear data off of my phone. Best Buy Geek Squad cleared my phone and provided me with paperwork to take back to the bank. Throughout this experience the scammer was so convincing. He had my bank account information and mailing address, although I'm not sure how he would've received this information. It never dawned on me that I was being scammed until my bank said that it was a scam.

Dollars Lost: $500

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 19, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I received a phone call at home from a Dennis Porter with badge # 5150.  He said he was with AAARP on Clave and that I was a winner of $950,000 and would receive a check for $7,5000 per month for life. He said I had won because I had shopped at Walmart or another discount store and used my debit card. He said it was part of a Senior citizen give back program through AARP. H He also told me that I would need to get a green money card for $360 and provide the information to someone else. He provided me an ID # 8785920 to use when FedEx came to my home and said I would need to show my ID.  He also provided package number 0019854. He told me they would also give me an additional $30,000 to use to pay for the income tax on my winnings.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 18, 2023

Business Name Used: N/A


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