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Online Purchase - Cherry /AltaMoro.usa

Ordered items via Shop app; never received purchase after over 2 months. Emailed the given “support” email-email address was for “Alex Edwards”; kept getting contact from “Cherry”. Told “Cherry” multiple times that I wanted a full refund; each responding email was a percentage of the total loss.

Dollars Lost: $91.88

Victim Location: Auburn, WA, USA - 98001

Date Reported: September 3, 2026

Business Name Used: Cherry

Online Purchase - Svedios clothing

My order was not what i ordered

Dollars Lost: $34.39

Victim Location: Bradenton, FL, USA - 34203

Date Reported: September 3, 2026

Business Name Used: Svedios clothing

Online Purchase - Aurstol Inc.

Don’t buy anything on this Aurstol website. I ordered dresses for $22.99 and never received anything. Then they replied and wanted $15.00 to resend the items that were never shipped in first place. I never sent that money. Luckily, my credit card bank reimbursed me. Don’t buy anything from this site.

Dollars Lost: $22.99

Victim Location: Ipswich, MA, USA - 01938

Date Reported: September 3, 2026

Business Name Used: Aurstol Inc.

Employment - Portexa Couriers

They extend a job offer, promising an initial payment of $5,000 for the first month and a subsequent promotion to a position paying $6,000 biweekly. However, they request that you purchase a product before receiving payment, claiming they will send a check via email for you to cash. They may become persistent in their demands. Still getting everything situated. I stopped here first.

Dollars Lost: $60

Victim Location: Athens, GA, USA - 30601

Date Reported: September 3, 2026

Business Name Used: Portexa Couriers

Phishing

it says i had not paid my health policy and indicated the other number 218-607-1649 to call to fix it

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Montgomery, AL, USA - 36111

Date Reported: September 3, 2026

Business Name Used: none

Employment - Bull City Freight Inc.

I was sent an email from an employer called bull city freight for a delivery auditor position. I was to have packages mailed to my personal address, with specific instructions to follow in regards to putting shipping labels on them and within 24 hours taking them to FedEx, UPS and other carriers instructed to forward the packages on. The fake employer known as bull city freight, offered appealing hourly rate plus bonuses, took my Social Security number and all personal information, had many different emails that seemed very professional along with the dashboard to log into daily. I had my suspicions, but since I’m looking for work, I guess I was just hopeful. After giving my personal information I went with my gut and blocked emails from the senders.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Tulsa, OK, USA - 74104

Date Reported: September 3, 2026

Business Name Used: Bull City Freight Inc.

Online Purchase - Hudson-Vale

I ordered a ceiling light fixture and paid with my credit card. Then the company contacted me and told me they were sold out of that fixture. I asked for a refund, but they instead supplied a gift card worth 120% of the sale. I went on the website again and tried to order a different fixture, but there was no place at checkout to use the gift card. I contacted customer service and asked how to use the card. I tried to find a phone number, but there is no phone number on the site. They replied and told me just to go ahead and order the other fixture and then they would refund the entire 120%. I did not do that because it was then obvious, I was being scammed. At least my loss was fairly small. Still, I want others to know that this company is a problem.

Dollars Lost: $84

Victim Location: Brooksville, FL, USA - 34601

Date Reported: September 3, 2026

Business Name Used: Hudson-Vale

Phishing - Home Warranty Scam

I received an official looking letter referencing my revocable living trust. It stated: "This letter is to inform you about an important matter regarding the property at *** * ****** ** *********** ** ********** secured by your current lender which is Classifed For Privacy. We reserve the right to revoke allocated waiver after 7 days of receiving this notice. Please Call IMMEDIATELY as this will be our FINAL ATTEMPT O NOTIFY YOU 1-888-801-8190

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Bellefonte, PA, USA - 16823

Date Reported: September 3, 2026

Business Name Used: Home Assure

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

On June 9, 2025 a guy name Roberto Esteban Munoz hacked my Chime account and made transactions through Uber Eats Cash, Dollar general, and $1500 was charged to a cleaning company name WSL cleaningcfl that Roberto owns. I didn't give him or anyone any authorization to spend money out of my bank account. I have file 2 disputes through the Chime and was denied. I also tried filling disputes with the Uber and Dollar General

Dollars Lost: $2300

Victim Location: Baton Rouge, LA, USA - 70807

Date Reported: September 3, 2026

Business Name Used: Wsl cleaningcfl

Credit Cards - JP Morgan (Imposter)

They were pretending to be home warranty company

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Sarasota, FL, USA - 34243

Date Reported: September 3, 2026

Business Name Used: Jp morgan Imposter

Employment - employment

Give me a job that cost me the money made. Then pushed me up the ladder to a level so i couldnt passiably come up with the money to cover the work.

Dollars Lost: $2200

Victim Location: Pontotoc, MS, USA - 38863

Date Reported: September 3, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase

I purchased a product through eBay on 08/18/2026. The package was being tracked the whole way with the tracking number the seller provided, the package ended up getting delivered, but not to me. I immediately contacted my local USPS office, opened a case. They called me within 30 minutes stating my address was not correlated to that tracking number at all, and that I possibly got a bad tracking number. I reached out to the seller, informed them. The seller tried playing it off, and I called them out. They stated they shipped another product, and gave me another tracking number. I opened a case with eBay to get my money back and that this was possibly a scammer. The second package was tracked all the way, and delivered, again to a different address. I did the same thing with USPS and they called me pretty quick and said I needed to alert eBay of this. eBay denied my case and stated the tracking number showed delivered to my address. The only information on the delivery for the tracking number was my city and zip code, so I got documentation from USPS verifying it got delivered to different addresses, actual pictures of the shipping labels from both packages with house number and last name marked out for privacy. I submitted this to eBay multiple times, and they end up denying my appeal. I was livid, I call their customer service line stating this covers me under eBay’s buyer guarantee, they could care less, because nobody could re-open the case, no one could reappeal. I called corporate, no answer or call back. I’m out of options and eBay allows their seller to provide false tracking information and get away with it. Now I’m out $650 and can’t get it back no matter how many times I call or who I talk to.

Dollars Lost: $624.59

Victim Location: Oklahoma City, OK, USA - 73170

Date Reported: September 3, 2026

Business Name Used: Freddstore

Online Purchase - Lubeck Shore / Rezlotech.com

I had ordered a small toy costing $9.99 . I received the purchase but the following month I have an unauthorized charge of $39.99 on my card . The charge is disputed with the bank at the moment . Hopefully it will be removed but don’t do business with this company !

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Manlius, NY, USA - 13104

Date Reported: September 3, 2026

Business Name Used: Rezlotech.com

Online Purchase - Xara Shilajit

The advertisement was for mineral supplements. I thought I am purchasing one supplement but somehow I must have opted for recurring purchases. My card has been charged twice and I have not received anything from this company. I have tried to cancel my subscription through their app but it just gives me the runaround. I have called them but no one answers. I have Emailed them, but after multiple attempts, I’ve got an AI response for a discount! I believe this is a fraudulent business that signs people up for repeated payments while making it impossible to stop these payments. I still have not received any supplements for my money and I haven’t been able to discontinue my subscriptions contrary to the claim that I can easily do it anytime through their websites.

Dollars Lost: $86.98

Victim Location: Portland, OR, USA - 97229

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Xara Shilajit

Other

This number calls me multiple times a day and week offering a loan that I never applied for. I’ve requested to be taken off their call list multiple times over the last several months, but they continue calling.

BBB Note: Please contact the Federal Trade Commission as this is a violation of the Telemarketing Act. Their information is: Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20580, Phone Number: (877) 382-4357 x3, Website: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Carrollton, VA, USA - 23314

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Chatday ai

I signed up for a 7 day trial period for $1.00 to make an illustration for a ***** study; paid via credit card on 8/23. Without further notification, the company billed my card for $29.99 seven days later on 8/31. There was no indication that I was signing up for a subscription.

Dollars Lost: $29.99

Victim Location: Sparks, GA, USA - 31647

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Chatday ai

Online Purchase - Tank Gas Depot

Was searching for R32 refrigerant gas and there info came up in a google search. The price was about 20% lower than others but not suspiciously low. After purchase got an email with tracking that showed it at warehouse for about a week. Then tracking link took me to a trading card site. Sent email to the link on the email acknowledgement but never got a response. Link has now vanished.

Dollars Lost: $135

Victim Location: Kellogg, ID, USA - 83837

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Tank Gas Depot

Online Purchase - Akitabin

Ordered through tik tok and paid with Apple Pay. Payment in went through as merchant Buyesdacom. Attached order confirmation while removing personal information. Unable to get my funds back with using apple cash

Dollars Lost: $24.99

Victim Location: Vancouver, WA, USA - 98661

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Akitabin

Online Purchase

I contacted Tråvis Fleming about purchasing a ladder for my 1986 two-door Isuzu Trooper. I was told the ladder was a perfect fit, came with all the necessary mounting hardware, and required no modifications. The price was $130, and I was quoted $54 for shipping and taxes. After arranging payment, I sent $185 through Zelle to a Michael R Butchko, who was described as their "accountant". The payment was successfully sent on my end, but the recipient indicated it had "failed" on their side, and I immediately contacted my bank and Zelle to try to resolve the issue. I spent more than an hour on the phone with my bank and Zelle representatives. I was told by my bank that the payment had gone through on their end and could not be canceled. I was told the transaction “failed,” and the funds would be automatically returned within 5 days. However, after 5 days passed, I was informed it could take up to 14 days. That time period also passed; the money never came back. I also never received the ladder, and I was never provided with any verifiable proof that the package was ever shipped, such as a shipping receipt or tracking information. After this point, communication stopped.

Dollars Lost: $185

Victim Location: Salt Lake City, UT, USA - 84115

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: isuzu trooper car parts

Debt Collections - Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson impostor / Toll Fees

Received a letter via US Postal Service stating I owed Turnpike Authority fees, which I did not.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Abilene, KS, USA - 67410

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Linebarger Goggan Blair Sampson impostor

Online Purchase - SKO VELLE VELORNAE

I shopped from TikTok Shop a 15 pack of men's shorts. They were supposed to be here 8/31/26 and never delivered. They left no way to get ahold / follow up and cannot be found on TikTok anymore.

Dollars Lost: $41.33

Victim Location: Butte, MT, USA - 59701

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: SKO VELLE VELORNAE

Online Purchase - Marlow Market Co.

According to the website Marlow Market Co., product description for Amos's Hand-carved wood spirit birdhouse stated that it was carved from a single piece of wood. However, I received a replica of the wood version that was made out of plastic, and it was half the size as well. It appears the advertising and a story about Amos Hensley retiring are fake. I was really hoping that I was going to get this for my wife as she actually carves as well. We know what real carved wood looks and feels like.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Walla Walla, WA, USA - 99362

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Marlow Market Co.

Online Purchase

Leaftide. Even put do not want on order form was still charged for stuff i did not want.

Dollars Lost: $600

Victim Location: Youngsville, PA, USA - 16371

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Leaftide

Other - cleanstaycies.com

I have no idea how my account was compromised. I didnt purchase anything from any sites unknown. It started with cleanstaycies.com and switched to fordapets.com when i locked my card

Dollars Lost: $139.98

Victim Location: Spring Hill, FL, USA - 34609

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: cleanstaycies.com

Phishing - AE Home Warranty

Keep texting my phone every other day regarding home warranty.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Warrenville, SC, USA - 29851

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: AE Home Warranty

Employment

I used indeed.com to apply for winter environmental They offered 40 an hour I eventually became skeptical after they asked me if I owned a home and if I owned any vehicles etc. information employers usually don’t ask for . I gave them my social security and home address information. I did some research and realized it was a scam associated with that email address they use which was [email protected] Oh and they also use the app teams to communicate as well with the email hr@winter-environmental

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Saint Cloud, FL, USA - 34769

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Winter-environmentals

Counterfeit Product

Craftfolk advertised merchandise that was handmade and high quality. The product i received looked nothing like the items i purchased. The website says that there are free returns but when i emailed them they said i needed to mail it to Hong Kong and pay for shipping.

Dollars Lost: $150.45

Victim Location: Philipsburg, PA, USA - 16866

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Craftfolk

Phishing - Phishing

I was told closure was scheduled on my car auto file . Auto dept.1-844-494-1720.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Canton, MS, USA - 39046

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Unknown

Online Purchase

The entire website looks like the real reef website, with the same inventory, imagery, logo, everything. This is the website url - https://reefsale.it.com/. I tried to buy two pairs of sandals on sale, so they have my name, email address, home address, and I tried using my debit and credit cards, both. It would try to process with a Visa Payment processing screen then take me back to the place order screen and say card type not supported. I looked up the site and it said it wasn't real. I will have to call my bank to report. Hopefully nothing went through! WHY ISN'T THIS SITE SHUT DOWN YET!!!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Pensacola, FL, USA - 32507

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Reefsale.it.com

Other - COL Pictures LLC

Signed up for daily payment of $9.90, then increased to $19.90 multiple times/day, no phone number, website, email or complete city address to allow for cancellation contact.

Dollars Lost: $300

Victim Location: Kalamazoo, MI, USA - 49009

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: COL Pictures LLC

Employment - ReachRise Media Publication Group

I was offered an online job with the possibility to make money from data tasks. They paid me for the first two tasks then the third one was for a larger amount and they said I made a mistake and needed to pay a “recovery” amount in order to receive my wages. I was then told there was an additional “recovery” amount that would need to be paid for me to receive my pay. Altogether I paid over $38,000 in recovery fees to receive my wages for $17,000. In the end they said I would receive over $75,000. But then they said I had to prepay 25% in taxes to the IRS (through them) in order to receive my wages. I called the IRS and asked them if this is correct since I know nothing about cryptocurrency and taxes. They said it is most likely a scam. At this point, I quit sending any more money. The “company” maintains this is the way things work.

Dollars Lost: $40000

Victim Location: Folsom, CA, USA - 95630

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: ReachRise Media Publication Group

Phishing - 888) 507-7663

The envelope has the year in the bottom corner like an official tax document. It is claiming that the warranty for my car has expired and wants me to call to confirm my information. There is no business name, website, or email provided. The information given was: Brian Capps Program Coordinator 1-888-507-7663

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Portage, MI, USA - 49024

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Credit Repair/Debt Relief - Debt Consolidation Scam

I was contacted by someone representing a Debt Consolodation Company. I told her I was already enrolled. She asked a lot of questions and said she could get my debt paid from a federal grant program, and only take two years to get all the paperwork/legal stuff taken care of. I signed up on Jun 26.2026. I paid a July payment and an August payment, but I did not even get a Welcome Call until Aug 5th. I contacted them several times about their misrepresentation and they would never address what my concerns were. I guess they argue with my creditors that they misrepresented themselves and therefore will need to be reimbured for the money I spend with my creditors. However, when I cancelled and asked for a refund or partial refund of at least a month, they did not comply. Nor did they do anything to help my credit or keep me informed.

Dollars Lost: $1544.64

Victim Location: El Reno, OK, USA - 73036

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: My Debt Lawyers

Employment - NAVIFORGE FREIGHT

Cameron Scott called and told me if get 35000 a month to receive packages and re-ship them out. Lmao uh no thank you lol:

Greetings!

This is Cameron Scott from the NaviForge Freight HR Department. I just left you a voicemail and wanted to follow up with you via email in case this is more convenient for you. I am reaching out because it appears you’re a great fit for Shipment Quality Controller position here at NaviForge Freight. Please call me back at (563) 257-5933 and ask for Cameron Scott, if convenient. Alternatively, feel free to reply to this email.

Thank you!

Kind regards,
Cameron Scott | HR Department

Direct Number: (563) 257-5933

NaviForge Freight
24 W 6th Ave #309, Helena, MT 59601
(406) 909-1097

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Wichita, KS, USA - 67217

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: NAVIFORGE FREIGHT

Other

I paid them I need my money back

Dollars Lost: $500

Victim Location: Lakeland, FL, USA - 33810

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Bridgeway partners

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Publisher's Clearing House Scam

A scammer called me via Meet using the email address "[email protected] and said his name was Doug Peters. He had me write down his badge # which was ******. He informed me that I had won 2nd prize in the Publisher Clearing House's "Set for Life" Promotion worth 2.9 million dollars. He then had me write down my "prize code" of **********. He repeatedly asked me if I understood. I never said "yes" or "ok". I simply said "I understand" when he seemed like he was wanting a yes or no answer. After a few minutes of him explaining the "claims" process to me, he mentioned that I would need a "claim card" in order to receive my prize that would be delivered by the prize team tomorrow. He asked if there was a Dollar General nearby and I told him there was one as mile or so down the road. Then he said I would need to purchase 2 cards worth $500 each to have as my claim cards. When he mentioned Amazon, I asked him what I was supposed to do with the cards after I purchased them. He said that I was going to give them to him and I informed him the only thing he was getting from me was reported to the BBB. I also told him that Publisher's Clearing House would not ask for me to purchase a money card. When I told him that I knew how a claims process worked and this wasn't the right way, he started telling me not to tell him how to do his job. I told him he was being recorded and reported. He started getting more rude and hateful so I hung up on him.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Durant, OK, USA - 74701

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Publisher's Clearing House Set for Life Promotion

Counterfeit Product - tabletopcollect and toptablegames

I purchase Pokemon cards from this shop and paid via Afterpay. After receiving my package it was not the correct order from what I bought. I attempted to reach out to the seller but received no response to correct my order. I also filed two disputes with Afterpay and provided all details from the order and showing in pictures that it was not correct. Both of my disputes were closed and have no been resolved. I’d like for my money to be refunded back.

Dollars Lost: $86.2

Victim Location: Gonzales, LA, USA - 70737

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: tabletopcollect and toptablegames

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Lowcostair, Mayfair Communications, Smartfares

BEWARE: Fraudulent travel brokerage operating lookalike toll-free phone numbers to impersonate major airlines, breach airline customer support portals, and run unauthorized split charges. I needed urgent assistance modifying international flights for an emergency and obtained 1-800-874-8872 via a response to my search in Google Gemini. This number mimics the official Turkish Airlines customer support line (1-800-874-8875), differing by only the last digit. Telecom records show this toll-free line is provisioned through RespOrg/carrier MAYFAIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (800-629-3247)—the same carrier documented in BBB Scam Tracker #878096 for enabling airline impersonation scams. When dialed, the representative ("Marvin," claiming to be based in San Diego, CA) explicitly claimed to represent Turkish Airlines. He concealed that he worked for an independent third party. He requested a one-time verification passcode (OTP) sent to email to gain unauthorized access to our active airline customer support case file, which contained family passports, birth certificates, and medical records. Posing as the passenger, he posted notes directly into the airline's internal ticketing log. He quoted a rebooking cost of $3,873.00, falsely claiming the entire amount was an official airline fare difference that would appear on the credit card statement as "two separate charges because of how the airline billing system processes reissues." Upon checking official electronic ticket receipts directly with the carrier, the actual airline reissue fee was only $873.00. The broker secretly funneled $3,000.00 to an unauthorized merchant account listed as "SMF-LOWCOSTAIR*TK-TKT 858-834-8360 CA." The merchant embedded "TK-TKT" (the airline code) into their descriptor to deceive cardholders. Following a formal bank chargeback, unsolicited calls began coming from 858-392-8606 with caller ID "Smart Fares" (based in San Diego, CA, matching the 858 billing area code). No fee schedule, terms, or broker agreement were ever provided or agreed upon. Formal reports filed with law enforcement, FBI IC3, FTC, and US DOT.

Dollars Lost: $3000

Victim Location: Boise, ID, USA - 83709

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Lowcostair Mayfair Communications Smartfares

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

Received fax that appears to be an invoice from "Relay Wire" for fax line services.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Scottsdale, AZ, USA - 85255

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

Phishing - 888-380-4241

Message stating, "Regarding complaint file number 996-618 again 996-618 Say complaint that is being filed in our office. Documents regarding your file are being prepared to be sent out, and you will need to be available to sign for the delivery. The issuing agent will dispatch confirmation. If they are unable to reach you at home, they will attempt to reach you at your verified place of employment. In order to stop further action from being taken, you may contact our legal department at 888-380-4241. This call has been logged and recorded as proof of efforts being made to notify you. Thank you".

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Lorain, OH, USA - 44052

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Unknown Business Name

Phishing - Tribus home warranty/transunion

Received letter stating my home warranty may be expiring or may have already expired . Trying to get me to start a 3 year term for house warranty.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Aberdeen, WA, USA - 98520

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Tribus home warranty/transunion

Debt Collections - Process Server Imposter Debt Collections Vishing and Identity Theft Scam

Received call from 940-309-1526 came up as Denton Texas about documentation and someone coming to my house with the documentation in attempt to collect. Immedate action is to be taken return call to 844-681-0905. Message gave no name or company. It was 2 different individuals speaking. Obvious fake message. Calls come about every 3 to 4 days and sometimes as many as 5 a day with different return call numbers.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Wichita Falls, TX, USA - 76302

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Process Server Imposter Debt Collections Vishing and Identity Theft Scam

Online Purchase - Uktrendzone

This was showing a projector type device you plug in and it was suppose to come to life with ocean creatures and also the sky..you plug it in and it is just a blurry picture on the ceiling that does NOT move..total scam and it said its Hollywood quality. I ordered 3 and tested 2 of them they both did nothing. The commercial said if it isnt like it shows you will get 10x your money back..my credit card company is looking into this

Dollars Lost: $60

Victim Location: Berea, OH, USA - 44017

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Uktrendzone

Worthless Problem-solving Service

I believe I connected with Book Publishing Department through a social media advertisement. I dialed the number included, and spoke with Jason, who appeared to be the head of the company. He quoted a price of $900 to edit and typeset my manuscript for ebook and print and to provide a cover; I said that figure was utterly beyond my reach, and instead he accepted the $399 I had available, to be paid via credit card. ¶ I was put in touch with Sarah Nelson, who was to be my project manager. Shortly thereafter, I was contacted via email by Jordan Grey, who said that Ms. Nelson had been seriously injured in an auto accident, and that he would be heading up my project. ¶ I filled out a form proposing a cover design and providing back cover copy, and soon afterward I received two serviceable versions. I chose one and requested some changes, which were made. I inquired after Ms. Nelson's progress, but Mr. Grey said she was no longer with the company. ¶ I received a copy of the manuscript; like the one I sent, it was a Microsoft Word file, this one with minor editing. I was not pleased with it: the proposed changes were minor and, worse, produced grammatical and formatting errors that I could not accept. In fact, those formatting errors produced an erroneous table of contents that should have been a clear indicator that something was wrong with the manuscript. Nothing else was said about the editing, and I proceeded to do my own edits. ¶ By this time, I understood that we were in the typesetting phase, and I received a single copy of the manuscript, again a Word file. The formatting errors were still there, and the display type had been changed to a bold version of the text file. I was surprised that Word would be used to produce a typeset book, but assumed that a company with as many books as they said they had processed would know what they were doing. ¶ Where we currently stand: I sent a revised copy of my manuscript, and tried on several occasions to contact Mr. Grey, with no success. ¶ —As I write this, I have just received a text message from Mr. Grey saying that the latest revisions are currently in progress, and that his team is implementing them. He will send the updated manuscript as soon as it is finished.

Dollars Lost: $400

Victim Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA - 55433

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Book Publishing Department

Online Purchase - Barbara Devers Boutique

info was deliberately misleading. Indicated a tan linen shirt with embroidered birds and the picture matched the description. Shirt was orange polyester with birds stamped on the front. Obviously meant to deceive. I should have been more careful! Out $50. I'd try to get my money back but I can see by the other complaints this isn't going to happen. Also fake picture on website of "Barbara Devers"Beware people everything about this site is fake even the glowing reviews of the clothing.

Dollars Lost: $50

Victim Location: Buffalo, NY, USA - 14201

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Barbara Devers Boutique

Debt Collections - Keystone Recovery/Debt Collections Scam

I have received numerous phone from Keystone Recovery. I answered one and was told I had a collection balance and it had gone to this Recovery company. I do not have any accounts with a collection agency nor have ever have one. They know my complete name, phone number, birth date, social security number, car I owned in 2009. And that I had a bankruptcy in 2007. They threatened me with placing a lien on my house. Repeatedly told me I needed a court date. They said it was a dental balance but would not tell me who. I do not owe any dentist. I contacted my dentist and they told me I was good. I also contacted the collection agency and they told me they had nothing in my name. I am very concerned and need help. I have research Oklahoma On Line Court Docket and there is nothing. Keystone Recovery's phone number is: 1-580-210-5971. Thank you

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Ada, OK, USA - 74820

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Keystone Recovery

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

Received via fax

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA - 55437

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Relay Wire / Web Envy / Med Pulse Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Unclaimed reward of $100 wanted my bank account information. I hung up

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Unionville, TN, USA - 37180

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Martina Rodriguez

I ordered the patches LARGE and got the tiny ones ??

Dollars Lost: $25.81

Victim Location: Niles, MI, USA - 49120

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Martina Rodriguez

Counterfeit Product

I received several online ads for a particularly attractive style of shoes, interjected in news media I was reading. I went online and reviewed their product and took them at their word that returns were free. Upon receiving the shoes, they were not nearly of the quality pictured and there were differences in the styling. Being displeased with the product, I attempted to obtain a return authorization through the above listed phone number. I was either cut off or got an immediate busy signal after several attempts to connect. I believe that I have been scammed. I will file a fraud report with my CC company.

Dollars Lost: $89

Victim Location: Ashland, OR, USA - 97520

Date Reported: September 2, 2026

Business Name Used: Harper & Wells Boston

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