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08/04/2026
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Online Purchase

I purchased a raincoat on sale for $21.98 and then it stated add purchase protection but would not allow option to decline and when I tried to x out it quickly messaged me purchase complete. I tried to cancel the order immediately and messaged and emailed fake contact(support@oliveandevy) checked my junk folder and said undeliverable. I checked my credit card and saw transaction of $70.98 to PERASELECT.COM VINEYARD USA

Dollars Lost: $70.98

Victim Location: Dennis Port, MA, USA - 02639

Date Reported: September 6, 2026

Business Name Used: Olive and Evy


Phishing

This was the third text I have recived the past 2 days stating something to the effect that: we have your order for GLP1. (Sometimes the chemical name) and.... I have never clicked on the link but this is the 3rd I have received. I have never solicited nor ordered this nor seen a doctor.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Westerly, RI, USA - 02891

Date Reported: September 6, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Employment

They just took my payment form my credit card so far

Dollars Lost: $400

Victim Location: MD, USA - 20727

Date Reported: September 6, 2026

Business Name Used: Athena AI Employment Scam


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Online Gaming Scam

online casino scam you pay to play games and you win and do not receive winnings you have to send in personal bank statements and utility bills and still do not receive winnings fake customer service representatives and emails telling you to send new bank accounts with positive balances

Dollars Lost: $2500

Victim Location: Peekskill, NY, USA - 10566

Date Reported: September 6, 2026

Business Name Used: slots of vegas online casino


Online Purchase

Was car shopping on facebook marketplace. I was intrigued by a vehicle chevy impala 2009 .. responded to the ad on Facebook Marketplace a Jennie T. Clark message me about the vehicle stating the Car was still available... Seller contacted me via messenger, stating yes... she stated about her father passed away and she moved to Providence RI with her mother and she is a Flight Attendant and travel a lot, so she didn't have time to handle the sale herself. she set up an account with ebay Motors and they will take care of everything. was going to be negotiable through Ebay motors in order to protect the seller and buyer... Alleged Ebay associates email me later stating that funds would need to be paid by several stores and in cash. Provided code to customer service worker. Paid the money in cash.. No vehicle delivery, add still posted on Facebook marketplace site seller name is Jennie T. Clark... I have all receipts, emails and messenger conversations saved to my phone for recovery information... EBay Motors To: me · Sat, Sep 5 at 12:46 PM Message Body Dear Sherry Wallace, Below are the steps you need to follow to complete the payment for your item: * Visit a participating Kroger store and show the barcodes to the cashier (see attachment). * Present the barcode assigned to your transaction and inform the cashier that you'd like to add cash. A $4.95 service fee applies per transaction. * We’ve attached two barcodes for your transaction because a maximum of $800 can be added per barcode. Please load $500 on the first barcode and $300 on the second barcode. * After loading the funds, confirm your payment by replying to this email with a clear photo of the receipt(s) provided by the cashier. This is required for us to validate your payment and update our records. If the agent inquires, kindly inform them that you are purchasing the Green Dot barcode for personal use only, not for any commercial purposes. This will ensure that only the standard fees apply

Dollars Lost: $800

Victim Location: Rosharon, TX, USA - 77583

Date Reported: September 6, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Advance Fee Loan

Multiple calls daily requesting that I call to "review my loan documents" and stating that I am eligible for loans

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Fair Haven, VT, USA - 05743

Date Reported: September 6, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase - PetGentle

Advertised online with popup video. Offered 50% off. Guaranteed it worked, including "testimonials." I ordered it. I tried using it on two of my dogs, and they completely ignored it on first try and every try thereafter. Complete piece of shit.

Dollars Lost: $0.4

Victim Location: BC, CAN - V5Z 3K9

Date Reported: September 6, 2026

Business Name Used: PetGentle


Phishing

Received an official-looking notice marked “final notice” from “Motor vehicle services”with no return address (postage read: “PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID ST. CHARLES, MO PERMIT NO. 122). Notice (image attached) claimed that “Our records indicate that you have not contacted us to have the vehicle service contract for your vehicle activated.” A phone number (1-800-591-7682) was given. In fine print it is noted that “All policies are through AP USA. FL license #595253.” Did not call the number.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Cambridge, MA, USA - 02138

Date Reported: September 6, 2026

Business Name Used: Motor Vehicle Services


Online Purchase

I would strongly caution others before ordering from Lili’s Rose (lilisrose.com). My daughter ordered a dress for approximately $70. Lili’s Rose sent her a completely different dress — not the dress she ordered. We contacted the company immediately. Instead of simply correcting its error, Lili’s Rose instructed us to ship the incorrect merchandise internationally to Hong Kong at our expense, using tracked shipping, and said it would reimburse the shipping cost only after the package was received and inspected. I specifically asked the company to provide a prepaid return label rather than requiring us to advance the cost of international shipping to correct its mistake. Its published return policy says that when a return is accepted, the company will send a return shipping label. Instead of addressing my request, customer service sent essentially the same generic response my daughter had already received. The return information we were provided was: High Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Recipient: “Mr. GO” The company also offered a partial refund if we simply kept the wrong dress. We ordered one product, received a different product, and have been unable to obtain a full refund without first assuming the cost and risk of an international return. I have now escalated the matter through consumer-protection channels and my payment provider. Based on my experience, I would not order from this website.

Dollars Lost: $70

Victim Location: Carlisle, MA, USA - 01741

Date Reported: September 6, 2026

Business Name Used: Lili’s Rose


Online Purchase

Ordered dress came from China weeks later. The dress was really small and not the same as it looked on the website. They use shopify for payments. It says 30 day money back guarantee but its not true. They charge 20% restocking fee and you to cover the shipping charges to Asia which costs more than the dress.

Dollars Lost: $54.95

Victim Location: Malden, MA, USA - 02148

Date Reported: September 6, 2026

Business Name Used: Margaret Robinson


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I responded to a Post Card saying that I have an "unclaimed reward" of $250. Post Card had BBB logo. I gave my phone number. They already had my name and address. I declined to provide checking account number to pay 99¢ fee; reporting greater expense to use credit card. I knew I could block a credit card. I hung-up. I really do not know country.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Cumberland, RI, USA - 02864

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: "Privacy Parol"


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I placed an order for 180.00 US dollars August 3. The shipment never arrived and there were no updates on the tracking number. I contacted Silix by email and after several auto replies from them I finally got one saying it seems your package was lost. We wil send out the replacement soon. That was the last I’ve heard from them. This was August 27th. They never sent me a tracking number nor did they say they shipped the parcel. They no longer reply to my emails. Their phone number does not work. Basically they stole 180 US dollars from me. Do not buy from this company. I keep seeing ads for them so they must still be in business. They are a scam

Dollars Lost: $250

Victim Location: BC, CAN - V1X 6P4

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: Silix


Online Purchase - Damour Inc

They made clothes look to good ro be true to buy from. With the low low prices.

Dollars Lost: $27.86

Victim Location: Soap Lake, WA, USA - 98851

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: Damour Inc


Online Purchase

I was targeted as I bought based product from based.de.com and the website only wanted me to use Cash App and my payment was transferred to bitcoin and I can’t reverse the transaction they never send me any confirmation for the purchase

Dollars Lost: $13.11

Victim Location: Cranston, RI, USA - 02920

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Phishing

I received numerous letters by mail advising me that "my property's home warranty ... may be expiring or has already expired" with instructions to contact the phone number provided to avoid a lapse in coverage. No company name or website was provided other than "Home Warranty Division". The letters were printed on high quality paper. A customer ID number and barcode were printed on each letter, making it appear official. I did not contact the company so I do not know what they do/say if you call the number.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Revere, MA, USA - 02151

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: Home Warranty Division


Foreign Money Exchange - Foreign Money Exchange *INHERITANCE* - VIOLA ROLAND LLP

Attempt to ‘distribute’ $11,550,300.00 life insurance benefits from a deceased family member policy with 10% to be given to charity and 90% to be shared with [scammer] to

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Kalamazoo, MI, USA - 49009

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: Viola Roland LLP


Phishing

Basically letter stating about home warranty coverage Eric Henderson Program Director 1-805-429-3772 supplying customer ID HUD1ACCE1537

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Denham Springs, LA, USA - 70726

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: Home Warranty Division


Investment

Hello good day, my dear elders, I was defrauded by an investment company.That's why I'm writing to you. The investment company is www.alphaventureslimited.org I met this investment company through a female intermediary on social media Telegram. This woman convinced me by saying that they earned their weekly and monthly expenses with this investment company. This woman is a British citizen, her name on social media Telegram is Rebecca. This lady is a British citizen, her phone number is +44 7444 702234 Then I became a member of this investment company. As of October 15, 2024, I started transferring money to the investment company. The company allowed payments to be transferred in crypto. My first payment was 100 USD, the company gave a bonus of 10 USD, then they gave me 3 USD as a bonus of 100 USD, I withdrew 13 USD. The investment company support officer was constantly asking me for money, for more profit. The support officer was saying, "Think of this company like a piggy bank, your money is safe with us." When I wanted to withdraw money, it kept asking me for money, no transfer fee, no mining fee, no tax, what else? As you can see in the attached picture, I wanted to withdraw my money on 17/11/2024, the company never paid me, by the way, the company gives bonuses, but the company demanded money for processing this. I have made a total of 135 payments to the company over a year, and I have transferred a total of approximately 17,000 dollars or USD to the company. I have withdrawn funds many times during this period, but unfortunately, the company has not transferred the money. Currently, the amount of money I will receive on the investment company's dashboard is 69,607 USD. The picture regarding this is attached sir. During this time, I made payments to the company and even filed 10 reports with Actionfraud. I'm very sorry to say that I couldn't provide documentation for this money transfer in the Actionfraud report section because it was crypto. I couldn't attach a picture or document to the report section. I recommend you pay attention to this, sir. I can provide all transfer receipts made to the investment company. I am a citizen of the Republic of Turkey. I reported this fraudulent investment company to the local police. Unfortunately, the local police informed me that the correspondence would continue due to the international incident. I reported this investment company to the FCA. Unfortunately, the FCA's response recommended Actionfraud because it was outside the scope of the company. I also complained about this investment company to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Unfortunately, the response I received was negative. That's why I'm writing to you. While tweeting against investment company X on social media, a citizen gave me your address. That's why I'm writing this; communication with the fraudulent company is still ongoing, the investment company is still asking me for payment for the transfer. The social media Telegram group members definitely say that the company is not a fraud and they want me to pay. My login information for www.alphaventuresltd.com Username: ********* My email address is: *********************** Phone numbers of WhatsApp authorized persons of the fraudulent company: +44 7428 933920 +46 76 412 02 89 +1 (640) 269-0044 +1 (730) 255-5519 You can reach me at this email address, my mobile phone is +90 531780 56 16. I don't speak English, but we can also chat on WhatsApp. The fraudulent company not only didn't transfer the money, but finally sent me an email demanding 550 USD. They say this is the final payment, but the company sucked my blood like a vampire, I'm financially tied up, I can no longer pay, I'm exhausted, sir. In the name of God, put an end to this suffering, I beg you to collect my money and to prevent others from suffering like me, I request that the necessary investigation be launched into this fraudulent company, sir. I wish you success in your endeavors.

Dollars Lost: $21000

Victim Location: WY, USA - 63200

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: Alphaventures ltd


Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

On August 3, 2026, we paid The Coffee Sleeves $3,740.80 by American Express for an order of 60,000 custom coffee cup sleeves. The original subtotal was represented as $4,676.00. We received a 20% discount of $935.20, resulting in a final payment of $3,740.80. Our primary contact was a sales representative identifying himself as David Stock. Prior to payment, communications were generally prompt and responsive. After payment, we conducted additional research regarding the company. Our research raised serious concerns about the transaction and business, including our inability to locate a Google Business Profile at the company's represented New York address, our inability to identify an established social-media presence, the company's limited independent online footprint, and subsequent communications that we perceived as delays and stalling. Because of these concerns, we notified The Coffee Sleeves that we were no longer comfortable proceeding. We expressly requested: 1. Cancellation of our 60,000-unit order; 2. No further production or additional expenses; 3. A full refund of our **$3,740.80** to the original American Express card; and 4. Written confirmation of the cancellation and refund. The company has not provided the requested refund. Additionally, David Stock, who generally responded promptly during the sales process, has not satisfactorily responded to our refund demands and subsequent complaints. We attempted to resolve the matter directly with the merchant before escalating it. We are therefore requesting BBB's assistance in obtaining the following resolution: Cancellation of the order and a complete refund of the $3,740.80 paid to The Coffee Sleeves. We have documentation supporting the transaction, including quotations, payment information, emails, order information, cancellation requests, refund requests, follow-up communications, and relevant website information. Our complaint concerns our actual transaction and experience. We are asking BBB to assist us in obtaining our money back and documenting the merchant's response to this complaint.

Dollars Lost: $3740.8

Victim Location: West Monroe, LA, USA - 71291

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: The Coffee Sleeves


Online Purchase - Harper and Wells

I ordered on July 1, tracking ended when the item never made it to shipping. As of Sept. 5, there is no product and no refund. I’ve corresponded via text several times and have been assured that they are looking into it, that I can reorder, which I foolishly did. And now no correspondence at all from them.

Dollars Lost: $52

Victim Location: Forest Grove, OR, USA - 97116

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: Harper and Wells


Online Purchase

I agreed to a one-week trial for $14.97, which was charged to my card on August 24. I cancelled within the required timeframe and received an email confirming my cancellation. Despite this, I was charged an additional $57 on August 31 and another $14.97 on September 4. In total, I have been charged $86.94. The August 31 and September 4 charges were made after I cancelled and were not authorized.

Dollars Lost: $86.94

Victim Location: YT, CAN - Y0A 1C0

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: mychilio


Online Purchase - luxefyx

I ordered clothes after watching a video on Facebook. I clicked on the link and ordered . I even received an email from the company for account security verification. The money was taken from my Venmo card. I never got a tracking number or anything else from them. When I emailed them asking about the order, the email was bounced back. There is no phone number either. After researching the company on Google, it seems that this is a known scamming company.

Dollars Lost: $33.59

Victim Location: Vancouver, WA, USA - 98661

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: luxefyx


Online Purchase

Disappears to be a phishing site. I tried to go to the sports research website which is a legitimate company that sells supplements. I mistakenly ended up at this website which looks the same and sells the same products except these are likely fake and they're coming from China. I'm not taking supplements from China. PayPal refuses to refund my money saying there's no problem here but clearly there is because this is not a real website. I tried emailing them from the email contacts applied on this fake website and surprise surprise it got booted back to me as undeliverable

Dollars Lost: $81.21

Victim Location: Rockland, MA, USA - 02370

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: Sports Research


Online Purchase

They sell laundry soap advertised on Instagram. I bought it once and hated it , tried to return it, but they said I would have to pay for the return shipping to China. They would give me a partial refund. I took the partial refund. Now I am involved in their revolving subscription which you cannot cancel. When you go on their website, the button doesn’t work. I contacted Chase credit card. They are blocking all future payments. But I got stuck with the first $53 and now I am stuck with another $ 53. I am notifying you to warn other people not to get involved. The company is.SOVELY . When you go on the site there is a space to write back but there is no way to cancel a subscription . Their return policy is also fraudulent. It’s not possible to get your money back.

Dollars Lost: $106

Victim Location: Danby, VT, USA - 05739

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: SOVELY


Online Purchase

I ordered a handmade leather bag in June 2026. The bag never arrived. After several emails from a support team, and 3 months later, still no bag.

Dollars Lost: $36

Victim Location: Lincoln, ME, USA - 04457

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: EllyRose


Online Purchase

Same as above mentions about dealdunk.com as the company tried to charge me $29.99 for a subscription I did t agree to. I was trying to get a bracelet from instagram to help animals and this scammer started trying to charge my card over and over!!!!! Don’t get the stupid bracelet and they need to be shut down immediately taking advantage of good natured people! This is absurd! Now I have to cancel said card and go through a bunch of nonsense that’s annoying and time consuming. Jerks should be shut down IMMEDIATELY!

Dollars Lost: $2.99

Victim Location: Tiverton, RI, USA - 02878

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: Deal Dunk


Online Purchase

They followed through for a long time of texting and showing screen recordings from Ticketmaster including entering my name and email to the transfer section. When I asked to FaceTime call they instead sent a video that honestly looked so real of a young girl (called Barbara in this case) that said she would send the tickets as soon as payment when though. As this was a US concert and I’m from Canada I had no means to venmo etc but I suggested PayPal because I knew I’d be protected there but they said they would ask their friend in Canada, and they later had their friend send a e transfer request. This should have been red flag number one, they knew too quickly about e transfers but also I assumed maybe because they had their Canadian friend then that’s why. I sent payment for the face value of the ticket that I believed to be $299usd. That was my second mistake, I should have only sent a small deposit. Then they actually sent a screen recording or then sending the ticket transfer to me and confirmation email screen shots of the ticket being sent to me. I was then to keep checking me email to accept the ticket, They were very personable and personable and friendly and used emojis and also apologised about sending me the wrong day, they then asked if I had accepted the ticket and as I hadn’t even record it they said they cancelled their end and then resent me the correct day. But then I didn’t get it again. This was nothing new form tickemaster sometimes taking a long time, I’ve heard of this issue. THEN they sent.crying emojis and a screen shot that ticketmaster had cancelled the ticket back to them scammer. The next message they had suddenly spoken to ticketmaster on the phone (it was too quick, this should have been my next red flag). They said there was a transfer fee of $150 to release them to just one person BUT if I bought all 4 tickets that they were selling then the fee would be waived. They wanted me to pay the fee. I said I couldn’t, then stupidly I said I could pay less than half. So their friend in Canada sent me another e transfer request (friend was called ASHLE KIEREN STEHR in the email transfer request). Then! And this was after I asked to FaceTime again because it was getting bad and I had a feeling then I was scammed, they said ANOTHER fee if $300 was due and that when I came to my senses. I said I could not pay and could I please get a refund. They immediately said yes they are asking their friend to do the refund. And of course it never came, and then I demanded a repose as to what the delay was and the kept the act up saying they were checking. I left it and hours later requested again, and nothing.

Dollars Lost: $349

Victim Location: BC, CAN - V6K 2A6

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: @stream.bomb.love


Online Purchase - Zenith cannabis

I believe I am the victim of an online fraud scheme involving an apparent cannabis retailer, cryptocurrency/Bitcoin Lightning Network payments, and a purported cannabis consumer registration website that collected sensitive identity information. The websites involved include: https://www.zenithcannabis.com/ https://links.pd.cash/9426-nlm7v8ia https://statemmcverify.com/patient-med-rec-registration/ I initially interacted with Zenith Cannabis and was directed through payment infrastructure associated with PD CASH. I made payments connected with the transactions, including payment confirmations showing: Approximately $120.00, reference shown as X18GTROSYQC7OFUI [verify exact characters against original evidence]. Approximately $300.00, reference shown as FO3AER794W6S52K [verify exact characters against original evidence]. I was also provided with Bitcoin Lightning Network invoices. I have preserved the complete original invoice strings and will provide them to investigators. [PASTE FIRST COMPLETE LIGHTNING INVOICE HERE] [PASTE SECOND COMPLETE LIGHTNING INVOICE HERE] The transaction/payment records, including exact timestamps, amounts, and any transaction IDs available from my wallet or payment application, are preserved. I was subsequently directed to statemmcverify.com, which presented itself as a cannabis consumer registration/verification process. The site requested sensitive personal information including images of the front and back of my government-issued driver's license/state identification and a photograph of myself. I provided these materials before realizing the operation may be fraudulent. The State MMC Verify website also requested a purported "Refundable State Registration Fee" of approximately $299.99. I believe this may be part of a coordinated fraud operation because the apparent cannabis seller and the purported verification site have multiple concerning indicators, including: Zenith Cannabis displays California cannabis license C10-0000420-LIC. California's official cannabis records identify C10-0000420-LIC with Gradus / Sherman Oaks Collective Care, Inc. in North Hollywood, California, rather than Zenith Cannabis. The domains were registered recently. Public technical records show both Zenith Cannabis and State MMC Verify currently using the same IP address, 35.215.109.184, and the same SiteGround nameservers. I understand that shared hosting alone does not prove common ownership, but I believe this connection warrants investigation. I have preserved screenshots, website URLs, payment confirmations, Lightning invoices, and communications. I am requesting that this matter be investigated as suspected internet fraud, cryptocurrency fraud, and potential identity theft.

Dollars Lost: $420

Victim Location: Kennewick, WA, USA - 99336

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: Zenith cannabis


Online Purchase

I purchase 3 things and never receive it i made the order in June 10 they send me a email saying that my package was delivered and that's a lie don't order from this company i seen they company on YouTube

Dollars Lost: $150

Victim Location: VT, USA - 87550

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: Purefittshirt


Online Purchase - Russell Container Homes

Ordered a 10ft container from Facebook marketplace from a company named Russell Container Homes. The seller was a guy (Neymar) in Hilo port. He sent a quote for 2,246.76 and instructions to wire money to Wells Fargo bank. When delivery day came it never showed up and said their trucks was broke down. After a week they stopped answering phone call and emails.

Dollars Lost: $2246.75

Victim Location: Hilo, HI, USA - 96720

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: Russell Container Homes


Online Purchase

I googled Aetrex shoes looking for a Labor Day sale. I clicked on aerexus.it.com and saw a big sale. All the shoes I like, and I spent time browsing and then selected multiple items. The total amount wasjust about $250.00. They wanted credit card information; in the past I have just used Apple Pay which was not available. So I filled it in and hit purchase. Then I needed a bank code to process it which was sent to my phone but was never received. I'm not yet completely sure charges went through.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Menomonee Falls, WI, USA - 53051

Date Reported: September 5, 2026

Business Name Used: aetrexus.it.com


Romance - Romance - Investment Scam

The person stated that they were interested in me and that they wanted to help me make money. When we did some investments on the site and tried to withdraw it locked my account. The account claimed I had to pay taxes to the NY Stock Exchange. When inquiring about how to get the taxes withdrawn from the money there, it claimed I have to pay $23k

Dollars Lost: $700

Victim Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA - 11233

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase - Shenlong Digital Technology LTD

All-in-One Home Health Companion. I saw an ad on tv for a mechanical device that would take blood pressure and blood insulin plus pulse oxidation readings so I sent in my money to a company called mnyyody.com thur Klarna app. When I received my so called all-in-one device all I got was a cheap pulse ox that I could buy for $10. So I tried to find the company to send it back and I emailed them and they wrote back to tell me that they don’t sell any all-in-one device so I’m just out my money.

Dollars Lost: $43.76

Victim Location: Littleton, CO, USA - 80120

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: Shenlong Digital Technology LTD


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

The scammer advertised a pair of shoes for a really low price under the name “Belro” . I bought a pair. I started getting charges on my checking account for miscellaneous amounts. When I would run down a phone number for the charges, I was told that it was for a membership fee. The fees were about 3x-4x the price of the shoes. I never joined anything or agreed to additional charges. When I protested, I was told that the charges would be reversed. The charges come through under different company names. The latest phone number is: 1-850-724-9257.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Texarkana, TX, USA - 75501

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: CALENGOODS.com


Online Purchase - Damour Inc

Company "Fashion Joy Wear" advertised CLOTHING "Women's Ultra Stretch Ice Silk Comfort Casual Pants (12-pack all colors)" $29.99 on game app on my cell phone. Video persuasive to make purchase. Credit card (debit) payment taken and cleared bank next day. They promised receipt that never came to my email. From screenshots on my phone during purchase, I was able to follow "my order". It said "delivered" about 3 weeks later, but never arrived. Still have no email receipt or proof of purchase from them, except bank withdrawal. Unable to contact them. They just took my money!!! Don't do business with this company!!!! www.fashionjoywear.com (copyright 2026 fashionjoywear). The advertisement came up again under other names. BEWARE!!!!!

Dollars Lost: $41.47

Victim Location: Niles, MI, USA - 49120

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: Damour Inc


Online Purchase - Online Purchase - Sarah Gwan

Sarah Gwan was paid for website development a deposit of $1400 she took off with the money and did not start the project then disappeared.

Dollars Lost: $1400

Victim Location: ON, CAN - M4N 1T6

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: Sarah Gwan


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I originally purchased the Magnesium Complex on June 22 but did not know this was a subscription. On July 20 I received another order confirmation and emailed [email protected] on July 21 telling them to cancel the subscription. On July 28 the customer service rep 'Jordan' said "I've noted your request to stop future refills so no further shipment is generated for August, and I'm getting that arranged with the team now. You'll have written confirmation from me as soon as it's done, so you have it on record." On Aug 15 'Jordan' confirmed the plan would be paused so no new shipments are sent. On Aug 17, I received another order confirmation, and on Aug 18 I emailed them to cancel the shipment so my card would not be charge. On Aug 19 I received a shipping notification. I emailed customer service ('Jordan' who is likely AI) and asked for a refund for $87.84 CAD because of his error. This is a scam with automated monthly orders that steal money from customers. The responses from 'Jordan' do not answer my questions or resolve the issue. He keeps saying the same generic stuff "A person is reviewing your plan. I cannot pause your plan from here" since July. Today is Sept 4. I've explained the situation many times, he does not resolve the issue. I've asked for a refund several times. 'Jordan' is an AI and this company is fraudulent. This is a scam that steals money from customers monthly. The product is not the correct brand, just a generic magnesium complex from "Toplux Nutrition".

Dollars Lost: $87.84

Victim Location: BC, CAN - V3M 0R3

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: Neuropoise


Phishing - Unknown

They keep calling from misc Canada numbers and its always the same message: Hi, This is Natalie Brooks. Im reaching out regarding the tax information associated with your file. There may still be resolution options worth reviewing, and id like to determine what may apply to your situation. Press 2 now or call me at 866-771-6377.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA - 87114

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: Unknown


Debt Collections - Upstate Billing Debt Collections Vishing and Identity Theft Scam

they called me about a loan that i did not purchase years ago. Seems like a scam to me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Celina, TX, USA - 75009

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: Upstate Billing Debt Collections Vishing and Identity Theft Scam


Phishing

Daily prerecorded voicemails are being left on my Spectrum wireless number, ************, using the name Chelsea Chapman. The caller says my tax situation may be worth another look and tells me to call 866-386-0601 to update my details and evaluate tax resolution programs. Caller IDs rotate, including 414-437-7283, 587-252-7418, and 418-693-1292. I did not consent to these calls, did not call back, and did not pay anything. Dollars lost: $0. I want these calls stopped.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Hammond, LA, USA - 70403

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: Tax resolution relief / Chelsea Chapman


Debt Collections - Bruce Eckford from Sullivan & Schwartz Associates

Yes so I was left a message saying that I would be served at my job or home and I would need two form of ID. So I called back and they told me they who the creditor was and that I would be served in the future. He told me I could settle today for $130 plus $40 processing fees so I settled. He told me I would receive a email confirmation that the debt is paid off but I have yet to receive anything and when I call back it says they’re only open Monday-Thursday until 6p and Friday until 3p.

Dollars Lost: $170

Victim Location: Kansas City, MO, USA - 64129

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: Bruce Eckford from Sullivan Schwartz Associates


Phishing

My very elderly widowed mother received a letter in the mail that her Home Warranty may be expiring. It listed the "eligible warranty coverage", with boxes checked for all of them, as well as a box checked for a 3-year term. I have managed my parents' finances for the past 7 years, and she does not have any kind of home warranty policy. A .jpg file of the letter, with her information crossed out, is attached. There was no name or address on both the letter or envelope, and tribushomewarranty.com, which is a legit company, is mentioned only as part of the email address. I feel badly for elderly people who may receive something like this, who don't have someone looking out for their welfare.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Monroe, WI, USA - 53566

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: Tribus Home Warranty


Phishing

Have been getting these texts from 414 363 1543 ...message reads We're contacting you about your health policy with an outstanding balance. Call your agent at 218 607 1649 to review your details. Reply STOP to end.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA - 53214

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Phishing - Phishing Call

The caller stated that a complaint was filed in their office and documents regarding my file are being prepared to be sent out and I will need to be available for delivery. Threatened to deliver to my place of employment if I was not able to sign at home and left the phone number 888-380-4241. I told them to serve me at my place of employment if they have that address and hung up so they called back and left a message with the same information this time stating the message was being logged as prof of notification.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Topeka, KS, USA - 66611

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: NO Business name given


Foreign Money Exchange - Foreign Money Exchange *INHERITANCE* - Eric Levitt Law Office LLP

Mail claiming a person with my last name died and lawyer will split proceeds of 90% with me. I did not responded as it sounds like a scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Lake Worth, FL, USA - 33467

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: ERic Levitt Law Office


Home Improvement

Mother needed Service for dryer air vent cleaning and new hose from dryer to air duct vent costing 1560.00 is price gouging, said about 35 feet vent cleaning, needed due to build up causing Carbon Monoxide, not sure took advantage of this but still price was outrageous. The job took less than 60min and did not fully clean up lint on laundry floor or hallway. Asked for check or Zelle payment, once job was completed, saw that invoice has different name than receipt. Seems fishy and bad business practices, not a good business.

Dollars Lost: $1560

Victim Location: Pasadena, CA, USA - 91107

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: Air Duct Now " American Home Service"


Counterfeit Product

Placed 2 orders for evening dresses which were delivered as expected. But the items were terribly wrinkled, poor quality and did not fit. Wrote an email to ask for address to return items and received no response. Tried phone number listed on website and it was a disconnected number in Wyoming state.

Dollars Lost: $282.76

Victim Location: Sacramento, CA, USA - 95826

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: Donna’s Dresses of Charleston


Credit Repair/Debt Relief

Student Debt Relief Program. Up to 80% if 25k or more in debt.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: San Jose, CA, USA - 95111

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Utility

He called me and said he called about my pg&e account and I don’t have any pg&e balance

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: San Jose, CA, USA - 95125

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Counterfeit Product

Ordered two queen size comforters. Received two queen size duvet comforters…no insert. Not what I ordered or was advertised.

Dollars Lost: $249

Victim Location: San Antonio, TX, USA - 78216

Date Reported: September 4, 2026

Business Name Used: Shayla Boho bed


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