Fake PayPal warning, with phone number to call, number not associated with PayPal.

Evelyn calls me on the daily about being approved for a 40-45k loan. It's an automated voice that leaves a vm everytime. Calls from a different number from different locations everyday.

I recieved an email this morning from Norton Life Locak thanking me for my renewal of their service and my payment of $222.11. I called to dispute the payment, and I thought it was very strange because they didn't know how much I was charged. They kept asking me things that were in the email that they should have known. So I hung up. 

Fake Paypal email stating that I had an upcoming payment in the amount previously stated to Gemini.com Says the email was "To [email protected]" but it went to my email.

Your task is to follow and like bloggers via YouTube and $3 per completion. You can earn up to $50-300 per day, making it perfect for a part-time. All you need is a YouTube and a cell phone. Must be 23 or older. You get a task to "like" a video on YouTube and receive $3 to pass the job test. Next you are referred to the "receptionist and you get $10. They ask you to download Telegram app if you dont have it already https://telegram.org. they ask for you to take a screenshot as proof of completion. Jasmine gives you the address of the 'receptionist' https://t.me/keith9914. Then you contact the mission review and send this payment code: AD-2099 and the "receptionist will verify the code for and pay you $10. They did pay me for everything I did as they said they would. they sent it to my paypal account and I was able to withdrawl and deposit to my bank account. Then you get this "Lucky Mission" where they give you 3 choices to but BitCoin and receive upto 60% profit based on your choice of 1,2 or 3. I did this twice and received my money ($980) back and the 40% and in addition to being paid "liking" the YouTube videos. The $ amount for "likes" on YouTube increase by the day. On day three you get $6 per like. On day three the last day of my trail this "Lucky Mission" came up and I thought okay Ive done this already and it worked. Then I was told to download Crypto.com because I couldn't use PayPal because I couldn't go over $2k a week with Paypal. After downloading Crypto.com I added the money and was added to a group text with 3 other "employees" 2 of them where "full time remote employees" 1 has been with the company for over a year, 1 has been with the company for 8 months and then there was two of us that were on our final day before becoming "full time employees". At the end of the day waiting for the last 2 YouTube videos to be sent to us we got the "Lucky Mission" which we are told this is "rare" and everyone wants to get these because of the return rate. Again you have the 3 choices. However everyone in the "group" must agree on the same option. Me and the the other "newbie" choice the first option that is again the $980 with the 40% return. The 2 "full time employees" wanted us to pick option 3 that was $2400 with a return of 60% and us newbies told them we wanted to stick with the $980 and 40% return. They (2 FTEs) agreed and we moved forward. Once that transaction was done instead of being able to "cash out" we got another "Lucky Mission that we had to complete before we could "cash out". Same steps as before everyone in the group chat needs to pick the same option and again the FTEs wanted to go for the 60% and we (the newbies) pushed back and stuck for option 1. After the transaction goes through we are waiting for approval to send to the "cashier" so we can cash out. Then we are chosen to do a third purchases of BitCoins! this is VERY RARE and is a VERY high investment. Again the FTEs want to go for option 3 60% but the investment was $20K+ of course the newbies push back for option 1 $5800 and that in order to "cash out" we had to all do the final order or we would not get to cash out our money! I was told to download Uphold.com to complete the transaction The 1st option is $5800 with a 40% return which is a large amount of money especially for people who are unemployed and are looking for part time work to make some money. I did download the app and put the $5800 dollars into the account and then I was unable to make the transaction because Uphold can take up to 3 days to transfer the funds from your back. the "receptionist" kept pushing me to email Uphold and call my bank to get the money as fast as possible. I have not paid the $5800 it is with Uphold who has locked my account and it will take 30 days to get access to my money. The "receptionist" keeps send my text via telegraph with scripted email to send to Uphold to get the money. Stating that no one will get paid if i don't deposit my money into the Bitcoin. I've reached out to the others in the group and they have stop responded. I've asked to be paid out for what I've already done and they told me no. They told me I have to deposit the $5800. They said we had to complete the transaction in 10 minutes for it be to valid and its been 2 days. They. told me they are holding the transaction and long a possible and that its bad for me if i cant get the money to them. I was asked last night if i could find an additional $5800 to put into another account to process the transaction. That's not going to happen. I'm still get text from the receptionist asking if Uphold has released my money and sending me drafts of emails to send to uphold to answer their questions. She just sent me another text asking why I'm not responding to her text and that if i don't follow her instructions my money will be locked for 30 days. I'm also being told that I can no longer continue with the company until I pay the $5800. Emma the receptionist is very pushy about getting the money.

Advertised expensive jewelry. Said she was retiring and every piece was homemade. Said USA. Came from China. Was cheap as crap. Said they had a return policy. Never reply back.

I keep getting calls from someone who claims her name is Audrey Hill and works with the IRS. She is offering me a payment plan for over due taxes, I pay them $100 a month until the balance is paid off. 

Stated that my loan was approved they needed more of my personal information to complete the final details. ( for a loan I never applied for.) keeps calling from different ( 571 ) area code numbers

They contacted me via phone; they said that capital one was suing me for $25,000. They knew how much my credit limit was. They offered me a countermeasure of $9,998. Paid with cashiers check. Somehow they got my email address and sent me docusign material.

Hello, my name is Emily, recruiter at DSL, we came across your profile through several online recruitment platforms and were impressed by your background and experience, we’re currently offering a flexible part-time opportunity that you can work on in your free time. The role involves assisting TEMU merchants with product reviews. It’s a straightforward task, and we’ll provide free training to get you started. The daily salary ranges from $201 to $3000, and you can receive your commission immediately after the work is completed. All payments are made on the same day. If you would like to join us, please contact us via WhatsApp:+12243515128 (Please note that applicants must be at least 21 years old to be eligible for this role)

They lied about the product. The glasses DO NOT improve your vision

Received a code to scan to pay business Annual Registration Fees

they called, i informed them i am on the national do not call registry and told them that each phone call is 1k dollars. the gentleman politely hung up.

MAIL DELIVERED - VIRGINIA ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEES DUE:OCT31, 2025. LISTED COMPANY NAME, HAD A QR CODE TO SCAN, BUSINESS FILING POWERED BY FIRSTEP

Email received with ‘invoice’ from PayPal. Was a receipt in my email for a Gregory Sweeney for a B.T.C product.

Was attempting to set up an appointment to look at their property and when I asked for a refund they were asking me to send $280 to recieve my refund. They said it was to perform a comment cancellation to refund me.

Postcard received in the mail. Sender identified self as "Homeowner Protection Division" and card claimed to be a "Warranty Replacement Notice" for "Mechanical Systems" in addressee's home. No return address, email, or website given. No company name. Only a telephone number, 1-888-413-5452. Addressee has no home warrantee and postcard is a scam.

Voice mails stating: “ And in accordance with federal law we are required to notify you at least 72 hours prior to petitioning for an injunction you or your attorney have a very brief window to address this matter with our offices directly to provide a final statement for the record in your defense simply hit redial to be connected directly to our offices it would serve your best interest to contact our offices before close of business today or immediately upon receipt of this message please act accordingly..”

Robocalls over and over

The website of Quuiltara.com shows quilted, hand-made travel bags, etc. The pictures shown are lovely; however, the actual merchandise received today is a extremely cheap piece of quilted, printed fabric. I paid $61 dollars for this bag that is going into the trash. Throughout the process, I had asked questions about the structure of the bag; And each time, I received a very friendly answer to my questions. Example I asked about having a side panel and the answer was no but the bag is structural strong enough to stand. NOT. Also, they show they are located in USA, when in fact, the product is made and shipped by China. I don't know how they got their website pictures to look as they do - as the product is totally different. I have since done some research and see other complaints. However, there are other sites which sing their praises. Must be IA generated. This company is a scam and people should know and cautioned to stay away.

Tried to get SSN number and a credit card to purchase “supplies”

suncatcher. I am TOTALLY not pleased with the imitation product. False advertisement. [Inside was the most delicate bluebird suncatcher I'd ever seen. The shimmering feathers, poised stance, and gentle gaze captured the calm spirit of a bluebird in flight, glowing with the beauty of stained glass. Its colors were so soft yet vivid—deep sky blue blending into feathered white, with little touches of warmth at the wings. It looked like it belonged in the clouds.] As advertised the blue bird stain glass figurine suncatcher was in a white box not in a flat cardboard box. No receipt was inside the box or plastic mailing bag [(Reply from scamming company regarding my complaint) SUR1127856 Dear customer, We are sorry for the inconvenience. We are willing to provide an $8 refund as compensation. Does this work for you? If you have any questions, please email us , we will reply to you soon, thanks. Have a nice day!,]

Underwrite a loan - never asked for a loan

Same or Similar messages from various numbers. I block & then I get one the next day from another number. Cell Phones should be unlisted like they were back in 2001. Here are the numbers I have where they came from: 920-974-3872; 645-212-4904; 645-203-4833; 518-657-0338; 267-727-6295; 571-615-1690; 518-936-8886 and 484-481-9842. The first one I got (& have gotten a few times) left a message but the beginning of the message appears to be cut off and THAT IS PART OF THE SCAM!!! It is cut off on purpose and they never give a bank name only that they need a little more info for your loan. They leave a number to call back on and that is how they get you. You respond or reply to the call and BAM, you are out of your life savings! The main messages I have gotten over the past month or so goes something like this: "Hi, this is Evelyn with Lenny union West Coast branch I've been trying to reach you over the past few days. I left a voicemail and sent a text last week but I haven't heard back so I just wanted to follow up. I'm the one assigned to your file and it looks like we're almost there. Everything 's nearly approved and ready to go. We just need to confirm a couple quick details like an income related question and address verification. You can also take care of those online through the loan portal If you have a moment now, press two to speak with me or someone from the underwriting team directly if you've already handled your funding or is it all just let us know otherwise this approval will likely expire in the A few days of you're always welcome to reapply down the road Again to move forward press two now or give us a call at 8 4 4- 4 8 7- 3 3 2 4 Opt out of future calls press nine…” I would not recommend calling the number or pressing 9 as that lets the scammer know that there is a live person at the number. Not sure but I was using some online job searching sites and I believe that is how my info got out there... it really is horrible.

text to me asking to call, then a text to my husband

contacted by a person claiming to be from Quest Diagnostic (ID on phone) to verify info about my address and current doctors. Next day a caller from Paincure called claiming to have a message from my doctor. I hung up because it was not from my doctor.

They made a "bill" very similar to a utility bill, but when you read the fine print it's a "comprehensive property report" that is completely unnecessary and obviously targeted at an older audience who can't tell the difference between utility bills and scam letters.

Attempted to phish a response with misleading links and info.

I was called, and given the option to opt out of future calls when I started receiving them about 3 weeks ago, but they continued to call. I attempted to speak to a live person and was hung up on.

poses as paypal service,stating a financial transaction was sent to gemini.com, request you call 805-500-8456

I sent them a picture of myself, my name, phone number and address. They wanted my bank information but I did not sent it because something did not seem right.

You have an invite from Payment Warning: A transaction of $738.81 to Gemini.com was detected.If this wasn't you, please call (805) 500- 8423 to stop the payment. Protecting you from fraud is our priority.

I placed an order for a Japanese deep fryer. Once completed I received a fraud alert for a charge of $102.63. I pulled up my acct and saw the charges were from AIYTECH.The product I ordered was $89. I contacted my bank and they denied the AIYTECH charges. I now have to get a new card.

BBB Notes as provided by the FBI: 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE A VICTIM
If you are a victim of an online shopping scam, the FBI recommends taking the following actions:
• Report the activity to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov or your local FBI field office, which can be located at www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices.
• Report the activity to the online payment service used for the financial transaction.
• Contact your financial institution immediately upon discovering any fraudulent or suspicious activity and direct them to stop or reverse the transactions.
• Ask your financial institution to contact the corresponding financial institution where the fraudulent or suspicious transfer was sent.
If you believe you are the victim of an Internet scam or cyber crime, or if you want to report suspicious activity, please visit the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov.

Email receive said: You have an invite from Payment Warning: A transaction of $871.16 to Gemini.com was detected.If this wasn’t you, please call (805) 500- 8456 to stop the payment. Protecting you from fraud is our priority.

I received a letter from a company calling itself Negotiations Department. It claimed they could reduce my credit card debt. The letter said I had to call 855-634-1284, but it didn’t list any legit business info. This appears to be a scam targeting people with financial issues. They REF # 89720458 I have all my credit cards account on good standing! So I know 100% this letter is SCAM! Please feel free to contact me at my email ******************* And will send you a copy of the letter received by post office mail today. Thanks in advance for your help!!

Dear Applicant, We have reviewed your profile on a job recruiting website, and we would like to offer you a work-from-home Quality Control Inspector position at CARGO DIRECTS LLC. We have several positions available in the area, and we are recruiting additional personnel for this employment. COMPANY INFO CARGO DIRECTS LLC is generally recognized as a reliable and efficient company with highly skilled and experienced staff, effective delivery services, and strict criteria for quality assessment. Our primary goal is to be the best in the freight area and delivery, which is why we are looking for positive, energetic, and outgoing employees who are able to work in our team. Our methods of verification are regularly updated to ensure the best quality of our work. Working with us offers prospects for career growth, so you will always have the possibility to move up, constantly improving yourself together with our team. We provide complete onboard training for each potential candidate. Please visit our website for more information about the services we provide: https://cargodirects.com/ POSITION DESCRIPTION As a Quality Control Inspector, you will be responsible for forwarding shipments from home, and your main task will be to monitor the flow of business mails and packages. At CARGO DIRECTS LLC, we are committed to providing the best customer service possible and are looking for more staff to oversee internal mail flow. This flow will consist of mail containing various types of documents that cannot be sent by fax or other means of communication if such documents may be accessible to a third party due to their strictly confidential nature. We place great emphasis on good relationships with our clients as our company maintains high standards of quality in our services. With this in mind, we strive to deliver every package to its owner. This task will involve forwarding various packages to their owners or further along our delivery chain. In short, your job will be to receive packages, repackage if necessary, and send them to the correct recipient. This position doesn't require any investments out of your pocket. Shipments are paid for, and you receive prepaid shipping labels for each package. We use the same boxes and packaging materials the shippers use. All you need at the beginning is a laptop/PC or your mobile phone with an internet connection, and access to a regular printer (which can be reimbursed if a receipt is provided), and storage for up to 8 small boxes (20 lbs max). You need to process 10-15 shipments a week, in general. The actual work requires 10-15 hours a week. Thus, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Receive mail and shipments to your residential address Inspect a product’s condition, check it for defects and damage Fill out forms and other electronic documents as instructed (you will receive an email with detailed instructions for each package) Pack packages if necessary; Ship out the packages via UPS, FedEx, or USPS; Send daily or weekly reports to your online dashboard (Smart Panel). SALARY Your first fixed salary is $3200 for the whole probation period + bonuses for processing more packages at busier times afterwards. Please note that you will receive this payment in 30 calendar days once your first package is reshipped, being paid $800 a week each Friday further on. APPLY NOW! Please make sure to add your HR manager’s email address to your contact list to avoid losing messages or having them delivered to your spam folder. If you have any job-related questions regarding this position, feel free to contact your HR manager and ask for any assistance. If you are ready to get started, do not hesitate and complete an application form. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Please check our FAQ below: FAQ Q: Can I apply for this job, if I’m already engaged in a full-time work? A: Yes, you can apply for this job. Somebody should stay at home during business hours to receive packages from FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc. Q: Does this job require any investments from my pocket? A: No, the job doesn’t require any investments from your pocket. Any job-related expenses will be fully reimbursed by our Financial department. Q: Are taxes taken out of pay? A: Yes, they are. It’s W-2 form position Q: Are there any computer software requirements? A: Just an internet connection (you’ll need our website only) Q: How long does it take to complete package tasks? A: About 4 hours daily. Q: How will I get information about the time of package delivery? A: Merchandise description, tracking information and delivery date will be specified in your online work panel Q: What should I do if the package is not addressed to me? A: Most often, lost and/or gift packages are addressed to our customers and/or employees (with their name on the label). You have to regulate your time in order to personally receive the package. Q: How do I take the packages if I am not at home? A: Alternatively, you can sign or authorize a release form, whereby the carrier will leave the package on the doorstep, porch, or elsewhere. In this way, please sign it on behalf of a customer. Q: What should I do after receiving the package? A: You will receive a prepaid shipping label and instructions on how to ship the package out. Q: Who pays for the shipping? A: The Company pays for postage by providing pre-paid shipping labels that you print. Q: How do I ship the merchandise? A: Packing up an item, attaching a prepaid shipping label with clear tape and taking it to a local UPS, FedEx or USPS office, and shipping it out. Q: How to send? A: Print the shipping label that you download from the website, relabel the box and drop it off at any local UPS or FedEx facility. Q: How many packages will I receive per month? A: Normally 30-60 packages will be sent to you during the month Q: How will I get paid? A: Payments are made by Direct Deposit, check by mail, Paypal, Cash App, Zelle (Interact for Canadians) or Western Union. Q: When would I get paid and how often? A: You will receive your first salary of $3200 in 30 calendar days once you ship out your first package. After that, it’s $800 weekly (every Friday). All bonuses will be accumulated and paid to you together with your initial salary on a payday. Q: Are there any bonuses? A: Yes, we pay $75 bonus for each pick up at FedEx, UPS or USPS offices in your home area Q: Are there certain types of items that require an additional inspection? A: Different packages will contain different clothes or electronics. No prohibited items/drugs/weapons will be inside those packages. Q: Is there a face-to-face or phone interview or contact at any time? A: We will arrange a phone interview for you after you submit an application form Q: How soon can I get started? A: We will send you an employment agreement with terms and conditions. After you submit a signed and completed copy to our HR department, you will receive an acceptance email and information regarding your starting date. Q: Is there a training provided A: Yes, it’s paid for, and we will walk you through the whole process by email, texts, calls and chat.

My husband received a postcard from Home Records Division. There is no company listed & no address, only a phone number to call. I called & asked for the company name. The man said he was from 4Ever Homes, a home warranty company. The man couldn’t tell me what was covered by the “expiring warranty “ or what item(s) the postcard referred to; only that some lenders & mortgage companies use home warranty companies. The postcard information is as follows. No company or company logo. Type of Location: Dewlling Component Element Carrier: Mechanical Systems Coverage Area: Inside/Outside Expiration Date: 8-8-2025 Notice Date: 7-17-2025 Home Inspection: Waived Usage Limit: Continual Warranty Replacement Notice Phone: 1 (888) 413-5452 When I called, the man was rude when I simply asked the name of his company & where they were located. He hung up on me. There is no existing warranty on my home; it’s over 80 years old & no mortgage is on it. Please beware that “companies “ like these pull simple public records to get your information & convince some homeowners to pay for their services.

I got a post card in the mail from Homeowner Protection Division, claiming my warranty replacement notice needs to be taken care of by 08/22/2025. I am supposed to call 888-413-5452 to take care of the issue. 

Received a letter stating my home warranty coverage expired/was expiring.

Getting calls from someone claiming to be Medicare and want to send me a cash card.  Not sure what they are trying to get from me. 

They are a scam company! I never got my pool. They don't respond to emails. Lost my money. They responded to 1 email and said they refunded me a partial refund but I can't confirm if i actually got it or not since I paid with an Affirm payment plan. They still owe me 19.75 and i have lost that.

I got a letter in the mail saying I owed $1271.11 to Wells Fargo Bank. I don't do business there and never have. So I knew something wasn't right. I looked the name up on line and found it was a scam. So please don't call these people or give them money. Look at how they phrase their words and you will see it is a scam.

Hello, my name is Emily, recruiter at DSL, we came across your profile through several online recruitment platforms and were impressed by your background and experience, we’re currently offering a flexible part-time opportunity that you can work on in your free time. The role involves assisting TEMU merchants with product reviews. It’s a straightforward task, and we’ll provide free training to get you started. The daily salary ranges from $201 to $3000, and you can receive your commission immediately after the work is completed. All payments are made on the same day. If you would like to join us, please contact us via WhatsApp:+17072323535 (Please note that applicants must be at least 21 years old to be eligible for this role)

Scammer texted me this message: Hello, this is Jasmine Martine, HR Client Service Representative at WBD Global Streaming. We have obtained your phone number by working with multiple HR platforms. As a result, our company has a job for you as a content promotion assistant, which is a great remote part-time/full-time online job with one-on-one coaching to get you started. Paychecks are billed daily. You can earn anywhere from $100 to $500 per day if you wish. Monthly pay is around $6,300. 3-day paid trial period with a $1,000 newbie bonus at the end of the trial period. Note [you must be 23 years old or older] If this is what you want, send a message to this WhatsApp number +14094458043

I ordered 2 Adirondack chairs on June 3rd. It is not July 29th and have not received any tracking information whatsoever. I contacted the email provided “[email protected]” 4 times and have not received any email back.

BBB Notes as provided by the FBI: 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE A VICTIM
If you are a victim of an online shopping scam, the FBI recommends taking the following actions:
• Report the activity to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov or your local FBI field office, which can be located at www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices.
• Report the activity to the online payment service used for the financial transaction.
• Contact your financial institution immediately upon discovering any fraudulent or suspicious activity and direct them to stop or reverse the transactions.
• Ask your financial institution to contact the corresponding financial institution where the fraudulent or suspicious transfer was sent.
If you believe you are the victim of an Internet scam or cyber crime, or if you want to report suspicious activity, please visit the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov.

Hi, I'm Jasmine Martine, HR Customer Service Representative at WBD Global Streaming. We got your number by working with multiple HR platforms. So, our company has a position for you as a Content Promotion Assistant. This is a great remote part-time/full-time online job with one-on-one mentoring to help you get started. Salary is paid on a daily basis. If you like, you can earn from $100 to $500 per day. Monthly salary is about $6,300. 3-day paid trial period, and $688 full-time employee joining bonus after the trial period. Note [You must be 20 years old or older] Please send a message to this number:+13074541071

Received random text stating “Hey [insert name]! Thanks for applying to GL Team of VA- Benefits Specialist. May we schedule for inperson interview Thursday 07/31 at 10AM? Richmond, VA”

Repeat robo calls from various area codes regarding a loan application and final steps of funding. No loan was applied for and all calls have been blocked. I am now recieving them from various area codes such as 484, 202, 445, 970

After hearing about this product, I watched a video that included Oprah Winfrey and a couple of "scientists" that supposedly created the product Prozenith, a weight loss product. The video was quite convincing (shame on me!) and I ordered two bottles of the product. While single bottles were advertised at 79.00/each, I was charged $177.47 to my Capital One credit card and it has already been paid to Prozenith's ClickBank rep. I have filed a fraud alert with Capital One, as well as charge dispute. There are numerous accounts online of this fraud, which I finally realized this morning.

BBB Notes as provided by the FBI: 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE A VICTIM
If you are a victim of an online shopping scam, the FBI recommends taking the following actions:
• Report the activity to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov or your local FBI field office, which can be located at www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices.
• Report the activity to the online payment service used for the financial transaction.
• Contact your financial institution immediately upon discovering any fraudulent or suspicious activity and direct them to stop or reverse the transactions.
• Ask your financial institution to contact the corresponding financial institution where the fraudulent or suspicious transfer was sent.
If you believe you are the victim of an Internet scam or cyber crime, or if you want to report suspicious activity, please visit the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov.

Huge congratulations!! You’re a winner! Your number came up in the one million dollars from the Oracle Corporation Foundation Annual Donations! Further down it says: If you get this message, kindly text Charles Woodley at (865) 378-0648 to get your prize. Your claiming Code is OCF1M$. At the bottom is his name printed and a signature. In the middle of the page is a red circle ?? and on the right side stamped Approved