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08/18/2026
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Credit Cards - Capital One Imposter / PayPal Imposter Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

They wanted me to log into my capital one account with a link. Stated a PayPal payment wasn’t completed because the account was closed. That’s not true because the account # was never mine. There was no activity on my PayPal account or the person Elisa Campos that I know.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Dallas, TX, USA - 75212

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Capital One Imposter / PayPal Imposter Fake Invoice Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Employment - Paragon Pharma Employment Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

The email sent to me: Taylor; We received your resume as a potential new hire for one of our many Pharmaceutical Sales Rep openings and inquiring to see if you any interest in moving forward with us. At Paragon Pharma you will find opportunities to work in a dynamic, fast-paced sales environment. Taylor, if we both decide that this position is a good fit and you become one of our Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives your sales days will contain running a CRM system to reach out to physicians daily plus visiting 2 - 5 physician accounts daily with purpose influencing their prescription and therapy practices which will then positively affect patient's lives. We have added 2 innovative products (Alzheimer's & Neurology) that will be new to most physicians you will visit. With these 2 new products we are adding Pharmaceutical Reps in local territories across the country. You can review the complete Job Description and Pre-Requisites here on our website at: https://paragontechusa.com/Careers.html. Our Pharmaceutical Reps are well compensated with salary, bonus, commissions and benefit packages for our proven reps so we can grow our product line throughout the country. We are starting to schedule interviews next week so review the Job Description / Pre-Requisites and let me know if you are still interested in moving forward. You can email me back that you are interested and please let me know what particular day and time during the week might be the best for you. Thank you for your interest Taylor, I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Alex Goldstein - Paragon Pharma - Staffing Manager - Pharmaceutical Sales Division Paragon Pharma - https://paragontechusa.com/ Email - [email protected] Team Profile - paragontechusa.com/teamprofile-bgibson.html (857)626-4198 ex: 708 "Paragon Pharma provides innovative ancillary products that give healthcare providers insights on individual patient care."

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Frisco, TX, USA - 75035

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Paragon Pharma Employment Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Counterfeit Product - Marlowe Marketplace Online Retail and Counterfeit Product Scam

I purchased the Amos's Hand-Carved Wood Spirit Birdhouse from Marlow Market Co.com. It was advertised as being a birdhouse hand carved from wood by Amos Hensley. What I received was a birdhouse made from cheap plastic and half the size as what was advertised. they have fake 5 star reviews showing a wooden birdhouse. This is completely a scam and tricks customers into purchasing something that doesn't exist as advertised.

Dollars Lost: $39.95

Victim Location: Red Oak, TX, USA - 75154

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Marlowe Marketplace Online Retail and Counterfeit Product Scam


Credit Cards - Citibank Alert Imposter Fake Violation Vishing and Identity Theft Scam

Grace Harper from the fraud department at Citibank claims that a credit card was opened in person at a Citibank branch in New York City and a firearm was charged to that credit card. It was definitely not us who did that and she said that she had reported that to Homeland security the conversation kept going and was very weird and sketchy and we decided that she was scamming us so we hung up. We didn’t give her any further information that she didn’t already have she did have our home address.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Dallas, TX, USA - 75248

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Citibank Alert Imposter Fake Violation Vishing and Identity Theft Scam


Other

I have a voicemail message from someone claiming to be Natalie Brooks with Document Services. The message left states: "This call is intended for (someone else's first and last name, not my name). Our reference number is 265-5858. This is a formal notice regarding the noncompliance notice that is being filed against you. If you have not received the notice properly by mail, please call the office at 866-668-1827. The voice sounds real, but it's a robotic voice that provides the intended recipient's name and the reference number. When she says the business name and phone number, it's muffled slightly and there's some noise interference.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Vacaville, CA, USA - 95688

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Document Services


Identity Theft - Say Yes Vishing and Identity Theft Scam

Someone asked if i could hear them... when i said yes i can hear you... they hung up.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Celina, TX, USA - 75009

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Say Yes Vishing and Identity Theft Scam


Identity Theft - Unclaimed Funds Vishing and Identity Theft Scam

The scam voicemail message says I have unclaimed money and want me to call back in order to receive them.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Plano, TX, USA - 75074

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Unclaimed Funds Vishing and Identity Theft Scam


Credit Cards - Foxview Financial Fake Loan Application Vishing and Identity Theft Scam

I received a text from 1-833-818-8425 which stated to contact them back at 866-341-0246. It was a text stating I had been pre-approved for a personal hardship loan in the amount of $41,390 (not $41,380 as typical from this company). The text stated their company to be Foxview Financial and the individual (or ai) doesn't state their name. I did not reply via text or call. Just giving this info to report them.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: McKinney, TX, USA - 75070

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Foxview Financial Fake Loan Application Vishing and Identity Theft Scam


Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - ViewMyVacation.com Fake Online Travel Vacation Packages Scam

They sold me a two part package the first one wasn’t free after my down payment over the phone, I had to pay additional 700 to book, then I was promise a secondary trip to Montego Bay w. Air fair. The first trip was taken but they acted as if the second part didn’t exist even though I had proof there was no one to contact I recorded the call.

Dollars Lost: $997

Victim Location: McKinney, TX, USA - 75071

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: ViewMyVacation.com Fake Online Travel Vacation Packages Scam


Phishing

Received text that my payment was declined. No business name in body of text; just to call 470-845-0873

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Milton, FL, USA - 32571

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: No name


Employment - PakNext Inc

They’re constantly blowing my phone up about packages shipped to my home personally and I change the shipping label and send it back out . I figured it was a scam so I just returned it . They’re now trying to threaten me with a police report.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Kinston, NC, USA - 28504

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: PakNext Inc


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - FIX / PayPal Imposter Fake Invoice Cryptocurrency Transaction Phishing and Identity Theft Scam

The scammer said I authorized payment using PayPal to buy bitcoin.

Dollars Lost: $716.84

Victim Location: McKinney, TX, USA - 75072

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: FIX / PayPal Imposter Fake Invoice Cryptocurrency Transaction Phishing and Identity Theft Scam


Phishing - Civil Dispatch Debt Collections Family/Friend Emergency Vishing and Identity Theft Scam

Keep getting calls from someone claiming to be from Civil Dispatch and that I am going to be served with notice and that there is going to be legal action against me. They call my relatives. When called back they will not give a name and address of the business or entity they are calling from. I have asked the to serve me and be done with it. This has gone on for over two years on a daily basis. I block numbers and they continue to call on another number.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Sherman, TX, USA - 75092

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Civil Dispatch Debt Collections Family/Friend Emergency Vishing and Identity Theft Scam


Debt Collections

Voice mail. Had all my info . Claiming they were a legal group and that I had disregarded messages and letters being sued for a bill I never had on a loan and I would be served with a summons for court when I told her I never received anything and never heard of the company .

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Mobile, AL, USA - 36619

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: VIP Loan Shop


Phishing - Mary Johnson from Publisher's Clearing House Impostor

I had a video email call trying to come through. I deleted it before i wrote down all information. It said Mary Johnson from PCH. I know its a scam and i hope others know also.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Auburn, KS, USA - 66402

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Mary Johnson from Publisher's Clearing House Impostor


Debt Collections

Receiving numerous calls and texts and address me by the name, Milan. That is not me. Repeated requests to STOP calling and texting are ignored.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Columbus, OH, USA - 43229

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Counterfeit Product

Ordered product from an advertisement. When the order arrived it was not at all what my order was! What I was supposed to have purchased for tactical flashlights. What I got in return were some very cheap three dollar kid toy flashlights and they only sent me half of the order and I have been now for three months battling this.They are now offering a 30% discount and that they only offer a 50% total discount. I have been through many reps and jumped through all of their hoops to go right to the beginning steps again! It’s a scam never buy anything from this company! It’s a scam! I do not understand how all these other companies also know that this is a scam but yet somehow they are still in business. Randy Frieders

Dollars Lost: $79

Victim Location: Millington, TN, USA - 38053

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Teachabags


Online Purchase - Shop Crestwell NY

The bank caught this and blocked my card. It was for a Macha supplement. I never got an email confirmation from them.

Dollars Lost: $149.88

Victim Location: Crown Point, IN, USA - 46307

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Shop Crestwell NY


Phishing

I recieved an email that as forwarded. Saying my PayPal account would be charged 498.98 in bitcoin today. I do not have an active PayPal account, I have mad not bitcoin purchases.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Memphis, TN, USA - 38174

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Fed; Request for David Allen-KUC


Other

Mario, Harris&Harris is a debt collector for Charter Comms (Spectrum). Pay only 90% of your balance. We are not obligated to renew this offer. Visit https://pay-hh.com/p/9zot22pf or call 844-908-0174. Terms: https://hhcollect.co/Harris STOP to optout I called Spectrum and I have never owed them any money.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Paris, TN, USA - 38242

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Mario, Harris&Harris


Employment

It was an online music rating system that paid for you to rate songs thru iheartradio

Dollars Lost: $9000

Victim Location: Fond Du Lac, WI, USA - 54935

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: I heart radio


Phishing - Alanna McConnell

Daily I receive porn emails and advertisements to my email that I can not get to quit and several times I unfortunately tried to open them to at least try to unsubscribe and for some I was not give the option and for several others I was redirected to Netflix. I have never requested these kinds of advertisements be sent to my inbox. I will work to delete my Netflix account to see if this helps. Emails come from Alanna Mcconnell, and some are titled Sex Trick and others **** Me. I do not want to see this in my inbox. I have uploaded a sample of what I get to see in my email daily that I did not subscribe to.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Kansas City, MO, USA - 64153

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Alanna McConnell


Phishing - Joey from Consumer Debt Services

Joey called from consumer debt services, about outstanding bill turned over to them from 02/2024 in the amount of $823.87. the bill was from Medical diagnostic labs for a out of network services. Needed to be paid today or they were sending to another service and the bill would be $1100. Istupidly gave them my debit card #. The amount did not go thru because my bank declined the transaction due to fraud. i cancelled card so payment wont happen. When talking with bank , they called this scam # and was hung up on. They sounded legit.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Mitchell, SD, USA - 57301

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Joey from Consumer Debt Services


Online Purchase - Novira FireNest Online Retail Scam

Ordered a Novira Firenest on September 2nd online and have not received. Sent two separate emails and still have received nothing. Asked for a refund and no answer either.

Dollars Lost: $40

Victim Location: Terrell, TX, USA - 75161

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Novira FireNest Online Retail Scam


Other - Other

An invoice from Blue Rocket SEO was sent to our company via eFax. It was soliciting money for Monthly Monitoring and maintenance of local search presence, business listing accuracy and index visibility.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA - 86403

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Blue Rocket SEO


Online Purchase

There was an AD on TikTok for a sale on HeyDudes. I followed the link and purchased multiple pairs of shoes. The tracking information shows delivered and I never record the items. I work from home and was here the day it stated it was delivered. I have emailed multiple times through the carrier and no response has been received. The website now shows under a different shoe brand, and they are “unable to locate” my order number.

Dollars Lost: $70

Victim Location: Alabaster, AL, USA - 35007

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: HeyDude


Online Purchase - Online Purchase Scam

Seller provided a tracking number and used a local delivery agent who claimed the item was delivered. It was not to my address and was verified by security camera footage. I contacted the seller and requested a refund but have received a run around ever since. Do not purchase from this seller.

Dollars Lost: $55

Victim Location: Norman, OK, USA - 73026

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: [email protected]


Online Purchase - QUADRAXCHIC

Email under Fanatics. Placed order, said payment was confirmed and I took a screen shot. It cleared my account by the name of QUADRAXCHIC. Never received the merchandise. After doing research trying to track my package nothing showed under Fanatics. All information using the gamewearunion.com says it is probably a scam.

Dollars Lost: $76.98

Victim Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA - 80915

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: QUADRAXCHIC


Other - Other

I have been receiving unsolicited packages from this address since April 2026. I have not ordered anything from this person and understand that this is a brushing scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Winston Salem, NC, USA - 27127

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Kaim Jaewell


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

Our business received an unsolicited faxed invoice from a company identifying itself as Blue Rocket SEO. The invoice was addressed to our legitimate business name and address, and referenced our website. It assigned us a customer ID and invoice number even though we have no known account, contract, purchase order, or authorized business relationship with this company. The invoice requested payment of $479.85 and listed three purported monthly services: “Digital Identity & HTTPS Trust,” “Essential Search Continuity,” and “Web Reliability & Access.” The document included a due date, payment stub, and instructions to remit payment to Blue Rocket SEO at 10878 Westheimer Road #102, Houston, Texas 77042. The invoice was formatted to appear as though services had already been ordered and were currently being provided. No one at our organization authorized these services, and we could not locate a contract, purchase order, vendor approval, prior communication, or evidence that Blue Rocket SEO performed any work for us. We therefore believe the document is a suspected false-invoice solicitation intended to see whether an accounts-payable employee will pay it without verifying the vendor relationship. Our concern increased after finding BBB Scam Tracker reports describing substantially similar unsolicited fax invoices from Blue Rocket SEO. One report describes the same total of $479.85 and the same three service descriptions and prices. Other reports identify the same company name, domain, and Houston remittance address and state that the recipients never ordered or received the invoiced services. We did not pay the invoice. We are submitting this report to document the incident and warn other businesses to confirm that a valid contract, purchase order, and authorized vendor relationship exist before paying an invoice from this sender.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Mc Donald, KS, USA - 67745

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Blue Rocket Seo


Phishing - Medicare Impostor

Senior collector wanting to verify if I had Medicare Part A/B and I said I'm not a senior and have requested my number to be removed from their accounts as I've been harassed by them 3 times over the last week. I had to get "verbal" on the phone and state that I was reporting them to BBB. She kept saying I had Medicare overage charges.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Columbus, NE, USA - 68601

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Medicare Impostor


Debt Collections

They know my birthday last four of my social but used a 20-year-old address refuse to send out written documentation so they already did to my old address said they would send an email instead never received Atlas credit consumer attorneys contacted them and then told me that they were fake

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Grove City, OH, USA - 43123

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Kirkland-myers


Debt Collections

"Alice Travis" from United Documents (possible company name), has called my cell phone, home phone and husband's cell phone numerous times. She referenced my home and partial address while saying that I was being sued and they have the legal paperwork at their "office". No mention of who was suing me, what for other than financial reasons. "Alice" becomes very defensive when questioned and is quite aggressive. She is very hard to understand is not fluent in English Language.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Hilliard, OH, USA - 43026

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: United Documents (legal documents)


Online Purchase - Parosco, LLC

I ordered a hard-to-find Weber Performer 22 inch charcoal grill which Parosco seemed to have an abundance of and even had in my preferred color. That should have been my first clue as these grills have become very hard to find. I worked with STEVE via email who assured me he would get my desired color (green) included in my order. The order has not arrived in over a week. I reached out for carrier and shipping information and STEVE told me there was a slight delay but that everything was on track for delivery late last week. He did NOT provide carrier or tracking information. Order status on their web page says my order is processing. It is now Monday of the following week and no delivery and no response from STEVE on another request for shipping/tracking information. A call to the phone number on the website went to an automated mail box saying no one could answer my call and to leave a message.

Dollars Lost: $380.63

Victim Location: Sandy, UT, USA - 84093

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Parosco LLC


Retail Business

I googled the product I was looking for and clicked on the suggested ad. I added the product to my cart and attempted to check out. I put in my information (name, address, phone, email, credit card) and it said there was a problem with payment and to try another card, I put in another card and it said the same thing. That was when I realized the web address wasn’t right.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, USA - 52405

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Blue land


Online Purchase

Google photo search showed Kanoyard in the shopping results. I went through all the basics, like looking at the DNS. Free worldwide shipping seemed too good, but it isn't a brand-name mower, so I rationalized the sale, etc. and input my information and started preparing for receiving the mower. After a week I called, but there was no answer. I tried the online chat, and they asked for my email but never responded. I called again, and the voicemail didn't indicate a business; it said in a foreign accent that the party was not able to take my call. So, I checked BBB. Should have been my first move - and will be going forward.

Dollars Lost: $879

Victim Location: Jeddo, MI, USA - 48032

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Kanoyard


Advance Fee Loan - Loan Scam

Has my personal information ready to set an unsecured personal loan up to $60,000, no collateral, if I call the calls will stop. Call phone number 8304319830. The number goes straight to the supervisor line

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Lawton, OK, USA - 73505

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Employment - Employment

Fake interview offer and given agreement to show up at 10 this day 9/21.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Katy, TX, USA - 77449

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: YBB ENERGY LLC


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

We received a fax at Mansfield Family Dental for Dr. Gregory K. Bollen, the previous owner and Dr. Mansfield's father-in-law. It was an invoice for $479.85 and looks very believable. It could trick someone.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Jacksonville, AR, USA - 72076

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Blue Rocket SEO


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

To whom it may concern, My name is Albino Carlucci and on December 13/2024 I signed a contract with McGilligan publishers to publish and market my book “Fearfully and Wonderfully made” for $14,500 with a guaranteed 300% profit, by contract, after 6 months. This company, as of today (Fri. Aug 14 /2025), 10 months later, cannot tell me how many of my books have been sold! My global platform INGRAMSPARK has no sales history of my book. (0 books sold ) What happened to the 11 global platforms? My Kindle platform has only sold 15 books ($300)-and I cannot get the money for them/ I talked to a Kindle consultant and he said everything is fine on their side and that Mcgilligan publishers have re-routed the royalties back to them somehow. So, far there has been a breach of contract by failing to comply with a 300% profit – or even making my money back. I WILL NEED MY MONEY BACK. I am filing this claim to get my $14,500 CAD back and my guaranteed 300% profit, that has been promised to me repeatedly. Not only did they fail to comply with their marketing services – but they also failed in the professional publishing service of my second book, in 1 month, as I was promised by Jacob Murphy. Details of publishing incompetence: In April/2025 my project manager Jacob Murphy, agreed to begin a second book of mine, called, “Divine Blueprints for Meditation,” for free, because my previous book was failing to produce adequate profit. I agreed, in hopes of getting my other two books published and marketed, which was our plan in the first place, to market all four books with the incoming royalties that would come in. Then, I would pay the balance when my royalties caught up - to keep the book flow going. But things went sour on this second book. An 80-page manuscript that was supposed to take 1 month, took 2 months to surface, with 2 rounds of changes and no resolve – still the same mistakes. Jacob still could not tell me how many books have been sold. I asked for a new project manager. (I can provide my original manuscript, and their final copy, as proof of their incompetence – if needed). Then, in June/2025, Ashley Hall took over as my new project manager (2 months later). She also assured me that she would get my Sparkingram account (which says “no book sales history” and find out how many books have been sold, but unfortunately, I had never received an answer. Then in July/2025 I asked Ashley to stop working on the book, after the same mistakes. The same mistakes through 2 project managers, still unfinished book that was 3 months late. I have been receiving the same mistakes on the last 2 rounds of changes as previous, that is why it taking so long to finish my book. I just could not take all the heavy frustration anymore! Then I got in contact with Tim Brown the “Head of Compliance” to resolve my global Sparkingram account and let me know how many books have been sold. Still no answer after 4 days. I paid $14,500 for 15 book royalties (appx. $300) from Kindle. What happened to the other 11 global platforms, I was promised? THERE HAS BEEN INADEQUATE MARKETING SERVICES RENDERED. I was assured, repeatedly, that the royalties from the book (300%) would finance the publishing and marketing of my other three books. Which did not happen! I WILL NEED MY MONEY BACK, PLEASE. If I do not get my money back (14, 500 CAD) from this company. I will then file this claim with. “Better Business Bureau”. And if that does not work, I will take it to court for the 14, 500, and my guaranteed 300% by contract, that this company promised me repeatedly. (I can provide a copy of the book contract if need.) AL CARLUCCI – 647 - 884 - 3676 To whom it may concern, My name is Albino Carlucci and on December 13/2024 I signed a contract with McGilligan publishers to publish and market my book “Fearfully and Wonderfully made” for $14,500 with a guaranteed 300% profit, by contract, after 6 months. This company, as of today (Fri. Aug 14 /2025), 10 months later, cannot tell me how many of my books have been sold! My global platform INGRAMSPARK has no sales history of my book. (0 books sold ) What happened to the 11 global platforms? My Kindle platform has only sold 15 books ($300)-and I cannot get the money for them/ I talked to a Kindle consultant and he said everything is fine on their side and that Mcgilligan publishers have re-routed the royalties back to them somehow. So, far there has been a breach of contract by failing to comply with a 300% profit – or even making my money back. I WILL NEED MY MONEY BACK. I am filing this claim to get my $14,500 CAD back and my guaranteed 300% profit, that has been promised to me repeatedly. Not only did they fail to comply with their marketing services – but they also failed in the professional publishing service of my second book, in 1 month, as I was promised by Jacob Murphy. Details of publishing incompetence: In April/2025 my project manager Jacob Murphy, agreed to begin a second book of mine, called, “Divine Blueprints for Meditation,” for free, because my previous book was failing to produce adequate profit. I agreed, in hopes of getting my other two books published and marketed, which was our plan in the first place, to market all four books with the incoming royalties that would come in. Then, I would pay the balance when my royalties caught up - to keep the book flow going. But things went sour on this second book. An 80-page manuscript that was supposed to take 1 month, took 2 months to surface, with 2 rounds of changes and no resolve – still the same mistakes. Jacob still could not tell me how many books have been sold. I asked for a new project manager. (I can provide my original manuscript, and their final copy, as proof of their incompetence – if needed). Then, in June/2025, Ashley Hall took over as my new project manager (2 months later). She also assured me that she would get my Sparkingram account (which says “no book sales history” and find out how many books have been sold, but unfortunately, I had never received an answer. Then in July/2025 I asked Ashley to stop working on the book, after the same mistakes. The same mistakes through 2 project managers, still unfinished book that was 3 months late. I have been receiving the same mistakes on the last 2 rounds of changes as previous, that is why it taking so long to finish my book. I just could not take all the heavy frustration anymore! Then I got in contact with Tim Brown the “Head of Compliance” to resolve my global Sparkingram account and let me know how many books have been sold. Still no answer after 4 days. I paid $14,500 for 15 book royalties (appx. $300) from Kindle. What happened to the other 11 global platforms, I was promised? THERE HAS BEEN INADEQUATE MARKETING SERVICES RENDERED. I was assured, repeatedly, that the royalties from the book (300%) would finance the publishing and marketing of my other three books. Which did not happen! I WILL NEED MY MONEY BACK, PLEASE. If I do not get my money back (14, 500 CAD) from this company. I will then file this claim with. “Better Business Bureau”. And if that does not work, I will take it to court for the 14, 500, and my guaranteed 300% by contract, that this company promised me repeatedly. (I can provide a copy of the book contract if need.) AL CARLUCCI – 647 - 884 - 3676

Dollars Lost: $10000

Victim Location: ON, CAN - L9R 0R2

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: mcgilligan publishers


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

My daughter purchased a backpack that originated in China. We received an order number and confirmation email. We also got an email to track the package through www.17track.net. The delivery period stated 1-2 weeks from order date. We tracked the progress of the shipment on 17track and after 45 days in transit with detailed logs, and this morning I was told that the package was delivered and in my mailbox. There was no delivery, nothing was in my mailbox. I attempted to contact the logistics company from information I obtained on the 17track website, https://finmaship.com/ but keep getting error messages when trying to submit a message. The button to ‘call’ them didn’t work. I send an email to a support address that I found.

Dollars Lost: $45

Victim Location: Sugar Land, TX, USA - 77479

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Counterfeit Product - Phishing Scam

They mail out letters saying you need to update them to your address so they can take care of things for you and i just found out they havent updated anything other than taking my name and money their is no bennifit in giving them your money as they are not goverment but act as if they are. I was Missing out on improtant mail thinking they would have updated any of my contact information but this was not the case and they send out letters every 6 to 12 months asking for $40.

Dollars Lost: $100

Victim Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA - 87111

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Oklahoma Mineral Owner Registry Inc


Online Purchase - Business Services Scam

BBB Complaint – Root Digital I hired Ruche Digital for a lead generation service, paying $3,000 upfront for 20 qualified leads per month. They also used my credit card to run advertising on Meta. Initially, they delivered a few low-quality leads that were unrelated to my business. After spending over $700 on advertising, they changed the campaign, but I still did not receive the qualified leads promised. When the Meta advertising expenses reached approximately $1,400, I requested that they stop the campaign and cancel the service because they were spending my money without delivering the agreed results. I am now disputing the charges on my credit card and sharing my experience to warn other business owners about the importance of carefully evaluating this company before making a payment. I am extremely disappointed and frustrated with this experience. I strongly urge other business owners to be cautious and avoid doing business with Ruche Digital. I would not want anyone else to lose their hard-earned money the way I did. Worse digital marketing company ever.

Dollars Lost: $4400

Victim Location: Boynton Beach, FL, USA - 33437

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Ruche Digital


Online Purchase - Gofo

Ordered memory loss capsules ordered 6 bottles they sent 18, had a 60 day money back guarantee. Not honoring it

Dollars Lost: $688

Victim Location: Eastlake, OH, USA - 44095

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Gofo


Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

Caller spoofed a phone number (901 457 2004) for St Georges. Attempted to gain information about my SS part A & B. Asked if I had A&B.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Germantown, TN, USA - 38138

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Other - Other

I didn't get the call it was made to my sister phone and she sent me the voicemail. Somebody named 'Natalie Brooks" called from 281-972-8253. Saying it was for a noncompliance notice that's being filed against me. Said to call them back to get a letter from litigation office. To call 866-668-1827

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Houston, TX, USA - 77009

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: The Document Services


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

Our dental office received a faxed invoice from a company listed as Med Pulse thankfully the same company that handles our phones also handles the fax encryption, so we knew it was a scam. However, it looked quite legitimate so someone not paying close attention or a business with a less condensed billing department may fall for this scam attempt.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Waterford, MI, USA - 48328

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

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


Phishing - Debt Collection

Ronald, Harris&Harris collects for Pocahontas Parkway. Balance: $106.15 on your account 92259921 for license plate VUG8539. To Pay: https://hhcollect.co/bWcdjyk or call 866-635-3796. Reply STOP to stop.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: New Kent, VA, USA - 23124

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Harris&Harris


Other

Received text message on June 4, 2026 at 2:54 pm PST stating: "Hi S****, Following up on your loan request. Just need to confirm a few details. Can I call now? Call (855) 417-7888 or reply with a time. STOP to End"

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Thousand Oaks, CA, USA - 91360

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: None Given


Phishing - phishing

He was saying i owe 1254.00. If i pay $249 today it will pay off my debt and they will not take other actions or i could make biweekly payments of $20.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Golden, MS, USA - 38847

Date Reported: September 21, 2026

Business Name Used: Lexcore Financial


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