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Counterfeit Product - Online Retailer Scam

Vexroam showed pictures of a beautiful crystal glass Duck as an anniversary gift. 13” tall and I got a 5” replica of something that resembles a duck

Dollars Lost: $46.96

Victim Location: Suitland, MD, USA - 20746

Date Reported: October 11, 2026

Business Name Used: Vexroam

Debt Collections - Debt Collections Scam

I received a call every day for the last week stating they were Frontline asset resolutions. They said I had an overdue account and to call back the number in my caller ID. When you call back it goes straight to voicemail. I finally answered when they called and the same lady said Capital One was suing me. I know this can happen but I have open accounts and I’m in good standing with them. She tried to talk in circles and convince me my life was over. When I asked for them to mail me information she said it’s not possible and I can only pay over the phone.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Jonestown, PA, USA - 17038

Date Reported: October 11, 2026

Business Name Used: Frontline asset resolution

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

Shopping for an upholstery cleaner. Website came up on Google search selling the item. I purchased and they were paid but I never received the item and unable to contact them. My bank gave me back my moneu

Dollars Lost: $24.99

Victim Location: Bensalem, PA, USA - 19020

Date Reported: October 11, 2026

Business Name Used: Horolia

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Business Compliance Letter Scam

Received letter from Annual Records Service, Form 3897 (Rev. January 2024), requesting check or money order. No website or phone number was provided in the letter. Letter has small block of text starting with "PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT ENACTED BY CONGRESS", with exempt entities listed as well as fines listed for non-compliance. Research shows no form of that type on the US Gov websites, and that the Act was ruled void by the courts in 2025.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA - 80905

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Annual Records Service

Worthless Problem-solving Service - Locksmith Scam

I experienced a residential lockout and needed a locksmith to help me back into my home. I googled a locksmith in my city and called the number to a call center, which then redirected me to a subcontractor who called me and came to my location. On the website, it said the initial service fee was $29 and then anywhere between $48-$230 for a residential lockout. The locksmith came in a personal vehicle and not a truck or van with company branding like technicians I've serviced in the past, and he did not have a toolkit or anything like a technician- just items in his trunk. I did receive the service successfully, but I was asked to pay immediately via tab, venmo, cash, or Zelle. I chose Zelle, to which he charged me $665, but said it was actually $718 so he was giving me a "discount." I asked why it was that much and he said the door handle for my lock was expensive so it needed to be that much since it was an expensive lock (no other kind of explanation). I caved in and paid that much, but afterwards I did online research on locksmith practices and discovered that this was far too much of a charge for a legitimate locksmith service. Especially since it was such a simple service of needing to unlock a standard door handle. I called my bank to also try to file a claim for a "bait and switch" scam as this is classified, but they said as I successfully received the service, I cannot file a claim.

Dollars Lost: $665

Victim Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA - 19121

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Locksmith Dispatch

Counterfeit Product - Online Retailer Scam

atelieroliver.com advertised a merino wool polo shirt. After nearly 20 days, I got a packet mailed from New York, giving address as Huang, 99 Layette Dr., Syosset, NY 11791 The product has no name, nor any description about it, country of manufacture. Does not mention that it is Merino Wool.

Dollars Lost: $58

Victim Location: Herndon, VA, USA - 20170

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: atelier oliver

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Fake Prize Winner Scam - Publishers Clearing House Impostor

He is calling for Patricia my phone number and says I won a prize for publisher clearing house this is like the 5th time they have called

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Shippensburg, PA, USA - 17257

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Worthless Problem-solving Service - Locksmith Scam

It’s a scam. I contacted this “locksmith” that is portraying themselves as a local company. You’re in a vulnerable position because you’re in need of an emergency service. The website says $29 call out fee, $59 lock out service and advertises as being “cheap.” A man comes after I call the 202 phone number, which is NOT a local DC business, and he has a CA phone number and FL license plates. I called this number because the website looked legitimate and said they could service my car and the dispatcher said they could come in 30 minutes. I was at the vet with my dog who had just had bloodwork done and needed to get home. He recorded my drivers license and had me write down all of my information on a piece of paper but he doesn’t write down a quote. After he says, do you want to Zelle me? And I said that would work but asked how much the total was. He says it’s $89 plus $375 for the service. Then he writes down a bunch of other stuff and tells me the total is $604.80. This is not what I was quoted on their website. After the payment is made, I realize the website “HNM Locksmith” is a dispatch service and this is the locksmith that was sent out. I found the website and emailed requesting at the very least a partial refund, and I have also contacted my financial institution to initiate a dispute for a scam. It is incredibly predatory. I’m standing outside alone as a woman, with a dog, and what am I supposed to do after the service has already been performed? They don’t tell you the total before so you are duped into paying.

Dollars Lost: $604.8

Victim Location: Washington, DC, USA - 20009

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: HNM Locksmith

Phishing - Phishing Scam - Fake Fraud Alert

On OCT 7, 2026 at 11:32AM via voicemail..."Officer (garbled)... with (garbled) Financial Enterprise (garbled) in Washington (DC)...overseas transaction to the 'Fill-uh-PINS" (vs. PHILIPPINES)... trying to determine if you're involved in fraud (garbled)... please call me at 771-251-6560,,," He mentioned/voicemail my name ******** **** -- my name is NOT associated with the cp ************ (husband's #), other than when I do a Money Transfer via Western Union to my family in the Philippines. I/we did NOT return the call as we believe it to be BOGUS. Concerned that other WU customers may be subject to the same potential call/SCAM. I/we always check NO -- a question pertaining to FRAUD, prior to every WU Money Transfer. THANK YOU for your time in this matter. ******** ***** ****************** ******* ***

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Hershey, PA, USA - 17033

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Mead Paper Corp *IMPOSTOR*

Received mail with “Past due Invoice” from an unknown to me vendor company Mead Paper Corp. Never heard of them and never received previous promotions. Never contacted this organization.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: AB, CAN - T5S 1B5

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Mead Paper Corp

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

Christmas note booklet for kids

Dollars Lost: $57

Victim Location: Texarkana, TX, USA - 75501

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Hervns

Online Purchase - Online Cannabis Purchase Scam

Virgine Cannabis is NOT REAL!!! They mandate a $100 minimum for their online orders and they text you asking for payment. I paid through Apple Cash. They wanted to register me through statemmc cannabis and asked for $299 and then $199 as refundable retainer. Said I would be refunded after the delivery WHICH NEVER CAME

Dollars Lost: $600

Victim Location: College Park, MD, USA - 20740

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Virgine Cannabis

Employment - Employment Solicitation Scam - Amazon Impostor

Hey there! Katherine reaching out from Amazon’s talent team. We noticed your background and believe you’d do great in our remote catalog support team. You’ll assist merchants in improving product placement across our platform. Schedule: 1–1.5 hours daily, 4 days per week Expected Pay: $250–$510 daily (includes $1015 base per 4 days) Benefits: Paid training program + 15–20 days annual PTO We are reviewing applications for 20 open positions. Interested and 25 or older? Text 828-510-7271 for details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Leesburg, VA, USA - 20175

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Online Purchase - OpenGen.ai

So I searched up chat gpt on the yahoo browser and the top result for a sec was a company called OpenGen.ai they had a plan that was $1.25 for unlimited access for 5 days. I purchased that and immediately it gave me a second surcharge of $1.34 on top of the $1.25 (I'm guessing signing me up for the most expensive subscription under my nose) it didn't say in any fine print that's what it was doing or anything that like that. Around a week later I just received a fraud alert from my bank of a $44.39 USD charge that I instantly said that was not me. They also berated me with the option to leave a review the whole time. I'm guessing they do this so you get annoyed and just vote them 5 stars as I did. They do this to try and get legitimacy and make there website seem credible. They also do all the payments through google so its extremely easy for them to get your debit card information (I have to go to the bank to change my debit card)

Dollars Lost: $2.59

Victim Location: ON, CAN - N2R 1T5

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: OpenGen.ai

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

I ordered and the received a confirmation on august 16th. I sent a message about my order 13299. On august 22nd asked about my order and on august 22 I received a message saying it was being held in sorting. On august 31st I received a message saying that they understood why I was frustrated and that they were going too reship my order. They said I would receive a tracking number. I have sent a least 6 more emails asking about my order and now I get no response

Dollars Lost: $29.99

Victim Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA - 19114

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Clovvy

Home Improvement - Home Cleaning Service Scam

I messged the website directly met up with the owner, they took my money and never came to clean mt business

Dollars Lost: $120

Victim Location: Lebanon, PA, USA - 17042

Date Reported: October 10, 2026

Business Name Used: Happy Haven Home Cleaning

Counterfeit Product - Counterfeit Product - Everstridesock

I ordered 2 pairs of compression socks from Everstridesock.com. When they arrived they looked nothing like the description and photos on the website, were poor quality, had dirt marks and lacked the signature Everstride logo on the toe. The outer package said they shipped from "Dept" in Mississauga, ON in Canada. No mention of Everstride. The inside packaging wasn't as pictured on their website. I tried to send an email to the support address listed on their website at [email protected] and it was returned stating "address not found". I googled the company again finding there were two websites, www.everstridesock.com and www.everstridesocks.com otherwise identical aside from the (s) after sock in the url, and the support email addresses were different. The support email for Everstridesocks was [email protected].

Dollars Lost: $91.73

Victim Location: BC, CAN - V8V 3Y7