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05/03/2026
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Debt Collections - Debt Collections Scam

Person called and left a voicemail “This is David Dorsey. This message is being listed for ***** ******. Your listed wages, source of income, and assets are being verified at this time. The federal law will not allow me to disclose all the details on your voicemail. However, prior to the order being completed, I will give you an opportunity to contact me directly in my office, so you can tell your side of the story. Press one and ask to speak directly to David Dorsey.”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Cortlandt Manor, NY, USA - 10567

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase - Online Purchase Scam

I was told to make a deposit to withdraw. I did that twice and they held my money and then the third time I was told my funds would be released after the last fee which was an IRS requirement deposit for my winnings and it was the last fee I had to pay.

Dollars Lost: $3.5

Victim Location: Oklahoma City, OK, USA - 73160

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Rollblaze


Online Purchase - Optimum Cable 7836

Two months in a row, only two weeks apart, our bank account had payments taken out to Optimum 7836 Cable of $254.65. We disputed the first charge. Almost as soon as the money was returned, the second charge came out. We do not have Optimum Cable nor have we ever signed up for any service from them. We are trying to dispute the second charge but of course can't until the charge goes all the way through. All of our bills are removed automatically from our account. This is a ridiculous sitiuation being that we have NO phone number for this company. We have found an Optimum Cable company online but we do not know if this is the same or if it is a scam using the name. I am currently on hold waiting to see if they can figure this out.

Dollars Lost: $256.65

Victim Location: Ashtabula, OH, USA - 44004

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Optimum Cable 7836


Phishing

He called me 2 times and also called my dad on his cell phone trying to get ahold of me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Bowling Green, KY, USA - 42101

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Alan hoffman


Utility

Letter stating I had to call regarding my property. Included a bogus check for 199.00

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Mc Calla, AL, USA - 35111

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Dhi Mortgage


Counterfeit Product - True Silhouette Boutique

Website posts as a female owned boutique offering dresses for weddings and other formal events. The dresses are priced as $60+ so expected quality to be decent. I would have had better luck ordering from Shein or Amazon. I only received 2 of the 3 dresses I ordered and the 2 dresses I did receive are made from cheap costume material. When I reached out regarding the missing dress the only offered store credit (and never received it) once i tried on the dresses and realized how cheap they are, and wouldn't be able to were them to my event I asked for a full refund and how to process the return of the dresses i received. It has been weeks since I received the dresses and I am no closer to receiving a refund.

Dollars Lost: $157.39

Victim Location: Denver, CO, USA - 80206

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: True Silhouette Boutique


Phishing - 951-269-4455

951-269-4455 Hello, this is Rose calling to follow up to the complaint received in our office for Lucinda A Hovani. Reference case number is 228-06087. Again, 228-06087. Documents regarding your file are being prepared to be sent out. 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 will need to call 951-269-4455. This call has been logged and recorded as proof of efforts being made to notify you.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Geneva, OH, USA - 44041

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Unknown Business Name


Employment - Recruiter at Indeed / Indeed Impostor

Hello! I'm a recruiter at Indeed and was drawn to your impressive profile. I think you'd be well-suited for a fantastic remote opportunity. This exciting role offers: Flexible work hours (only requiring 1–2 hours a day) Daily earnings potential of $200–$600 The flexibility to work from any location at any time Requirements to apply: You must be at least 25 years old If you're interested in finding out more, please send "Details" to 2022712898 , and I’ll share all the exciting specifics about this role!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Othello, WA, USA - 99344

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Indeed / IMPOSTOR


Debt Collections

The scammer claimed he was a attorney for OWCP case I have. He got into my OWCP case files. He then collected all the information including deposit information. Pensacola Clinic: 3000 Langley Ave Bldg 4 Pensacola, Florida 32504 Email: [email protected] Phone: 813-215-4356 Fax: 850-792-6125

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Jacksonville, FL, USA - 32225

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: FWC Medical Center PLLC.


Online Purchase - Lumine organics

I ordered one of Lumine Organics from Facebook around 6 days ago for $33.60. I wanted a one time purchase. They tried to set me up with a subscription of which I cancelled they took out $2.00 two seperate times from checking account. I have not received a product.

Dollars Lost: $4

Victim Location: Hamilton, MT, USA - 59840

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Lumine organics


Phishing

The number 448-247-2524 called and left an introduction message as "Fire Department of Florida" and then when I returned the call, the person shared "I am with Mortgage One Funding." When I asked about the fact he called and said he was the fire department, he hung up on me. The subsequent phone calls were also disconnected on their end due to their fraud. I repeated the call several times to ensure that I have the correct information; and the above information is confirmed.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Winter Springs, FL, USA - 32708

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Fire Department of Florida


Online Purchase - Online Purchase Scam

I scheduled an appointment for a procedure weeks ago. This morning, the day of the appointment I was contacted at 7:45 am and asked to come an hour early or an hour and a half later because the business was asked to be on the news. I declined due to scheduling conflicts and asked for my deposit to be returned. The doctor told me no because they weren’t cancelling they were rescheduling. I told her I was assured that I could get the refund back for any reason. She told me I was rude and hung up on me. Then she started texting me. I blocked her. I would like others to be aware that this is an attempt by her to schedule these appointments and then keep the deposit when they are changing the parameters.

Dollars Lost: $30

Victim Location: Weatherford, OK, USA - 73096

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Petra’s Weightloss Clinic


Online Purchase

I was told the device was on back order. That it would be a few weeks. I’ve emailed back and forth a few times every time has the same story they would be in stock soon. It’s been a year now and still nothing. I’ve asked for a refund and no response

Dollars Lost: $659.25

Victim Location: Lafayette, LA, USA - 70508

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Dog pacer


Credit Cards

I received a text message for me to follow up on a loan request I never asked for. Hi Danielle, 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: Brunswick, GA, USA - 31523

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase

Exactly as described in complaint I read. I did not sign up for a subscription for a cream and never received cream with original shipment. Only received Nurabeam belt and still have the box

Dollars Lost: $399.99

Victim Location: Petersburg, VA, USA - 23803

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Nurabeam


Online Purchase - America250wears.com

The company advertises as made in America, but the t shirts i ordered says coming from China. My order was placed on April 16th. Today is June 8, 2026. Order has not been received but my credit card was charged.

Dollars Lost: $65.16

Victim Location: Bucyrus, OH, USA - 44820

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: America250wears.com


Counterfeit Product - Cargks

The website shows pictures of embroidered caps, but the company sends cheap screen pressed hats with cheap plastic fasteners. There is and individual email address for Stacie on the confirm... this person is in China per the email communication. They tell you how expensive it will be to return the hats and offer to have you buy a smaller amount of hats has an alternative to paying return shipping. This company is a total fraud and they are preying on patriotic Americans buy 250th Anniversary hats

Dollars Lost: $132

Victim Location: Denver, CO, USA - 80238

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Cargks


Online Purchase

Items ordered: the FaithMade™? Complete Ethiopian Bible × 2: $79.90 Faith Made Shipping Protection × 1: $3.95 (which they did not tell me about) $3.95 Ethiopian Bible Audio Book × 1 Free (NEVER RECEIVED) Subtotal $83.85 Shipping $4.23 Taxes $0.00 Total $88.08 USD

Dollars Lost: $88.08

Victim Location: Warriors Mark, PA, USA - 16877

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: The Faith Made


Online Purchase - Dofaoo

I also had the same issue of receiving an item that was not authentic. The email was responded back to by Lisa who offered to send me another pair of shoes not even asking for the pair I received back I advised I want a refund and need a return label and she stated that they do not provide return labels even though the website says that they do. Once I stated the website says they provide return labels I didn’t get any response. I sent another email a week and a half later and was provided an address. When I googled the address shows a post net location.

Dollars Lost: $123

Victim Location: Midway Park, NC, USA - 28544

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Dofaoo


Tech Support - Tech support scam

Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to report a scam involving Comcast email account support. I was searching online for assistance with an email password issue when I came across a page titled "How do I fix my SHAW not receiving emails?" The page displayed the phone number 888-465-5568 and appeared to offer legitimate technical support. After contacting the number, the representative claimed they could resolve my email problem and requested access to my account and personal information. Their behavior was suspicious, and I believe they were attempting to obtain sensitive credentials through fraudulent means. The website and phone number may be part of a phishing or technical support scam targeting Comcast users. Please investigate this matter and take appropriate action to protect other consumers. Sincerely, *** *****

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Pompano Beach, FL, USA - 33063

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase

First the item purchased was not delivered in the time promised. I placed my order on December 6th, 2025, as a Christmas gift, with a 2 week delivery time. I made several inquiries when the product was late, never receiving a response. The product showed up December 29th but was the wrong product. They advertised a 30 day return policy. I sent an email as per their website, with a picture of the item I pitched and the Item I received. I attempted to contact them several time via phone and additional emails. No answer on the phone calls and no response on the emails.

Dollars Lost: $89.99

Victim Location: Shreveport, LA, USA - 71115

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Lily Hil


Online Purchase

First the item purchased was not delivered in the time promised. I placed my order on December 6th, 2025, as a Christmas gift, with a 2 week delivery time. I made several inquiries when the product was late, never receiving a response. The product showed up December 29th but was the wrong product. They advertised a 30 day return policy. I sent an email as per their website, with a picture of the item I pitched and the Item I received. I attempted to contact them several time via phone and additional emails. No answer on the phone calls and no response on the emails.

Dollars Lost: $89.99

Victim Location: Shreveport, LA, USA - 71115

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Lily Hil


Online Purchase - Vitapurecharm

I ordered denture adhesive for 59.00 dollars. Never did receive the product. My wife ordered the same thing for me and lost the same amount.

Dollars Lost: $56

Victim Location: North Ridgeville, OH, USA - 44039

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Vitapurecharm


Counterfeit Product - Amazon / imposter

Amazons add for mystery box shows multipal boxes being opened and the 2 boxes I got had 1 item in each box not 50 pounds of stuff like the add says

Dollars Lost: $62.93

Victim Location: Aberdeen, WA, USA - 98520

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Amazon / imposter


Online Purchase - Lighttrailco

Purchased shoes from them it was never delivered after contacting them They just give you the runaround

Dollars Lost: $79.95

Victim Location: Seattle, WA, USA - 98122

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Lighttrailco


Employment - Employment Offer - Phishing Scam

I was contacted by a sales rep about a cyber security progam and was promised job placement. The sales rep was a friend of mine and I trusted him and I was excited about the program. while in the program i came to notice that it was not as decribed at all and there was no job placement. They've changed the company name, the website is no longer available and there's no poc. They've robbed several people of 35K partnering with meritze persoanl edcational loan. the intrest is 16% and is ruining peoples credit and lives. this program is a huge scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA - 11225

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Techpreneurs and symposia


Rental - Good life property service

Used a VRBO actual property and pretended it was theirs. I went to web page Newportbeachrentalhome.triprentals.net and clicked on link. Rental on beach for $150 a night seemed like a great deal, checked available dates, clicked on them, asked for booking info. logged in my cc info. Got at text (no name but phone number 559-392-8476) saying "We would love to host you in my home" thanks for booking (very common for booking sites). "Look for lease in email". I printed the lease, filled it out with my personal info, texted it back to text contact. Like others on this BBB site.....I was asked if cc payment went through, I said no and they said processing was down -did I have zelle, venmo etc. I suggested they should just wait to see if cc cleared since the booking is for late August.... the texter sent me a venmo address @jazmyn-Bonner-3 with x8558 and said, "use family option". Checked her venmo site and payments seemed off with odd small old payments, no income records, so not using this site for bookings clearly. I thought the lease was sketch without full info (no deposit, no tax, no cleaning fee?) Check out 2pm? impossible to fully clean a house in under 2 hours. Also the calendar on the site was wide open. no bookings. red flag... Also the address on web site showed seashore address listing a 2 bed, 2 bath home. the lease was 1416 W Oceanfront, which when I looked up on zillow was a 4 bed, 4 bath 5 million dollar home renting for over $7k a month. went to VRBO and comparable listings were 1k a night. at that point I reverse checked the address and found the property with all the same pictures on VRBO renting for 1200 a night plus tax. I took pics of the text messages, fake web page and sent to VRBO and VISA. My card was not charged but they have my personal info and card info. I see the same scam being played out on BBB with these same people. Please investigate and stop them from hurting folks that don't deserve it. Hope this helps someone avoid the wasted time I spent today. Luckily I listened to my intuition and put the brakes on the venmo. whewww.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Anchorage, AK, USA - 99507

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Good life property service


Online Purchase - Green Diamond Dispensary

Cannabis delivery scam

Dollars Lost: $110

Victim Location: Wheat Ridge, CO, USA - 80033

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Green Diamond Dispensary


Online Purchase

I purchased a laptop, which I believed to be manufacturer-refurbished. I ordered it through the Target website from the seller "Primetimebuys". Within the first two months, the laptop had issues with the Bluetooth hardware being inconsistent. I took the laptop to a technician, who, while examining the laptop, noticed that it had no warranty, and the serial number had no "R" at the end that a manufacturer-refurbished item would have. Target refused a refund because it was outside of their one-month return window. They did supply me with the seller's phone number to contact them about the warranty. The phone numbers' automated response indicated that the company I had called was 203 Trading and not Primetimebuys. Upon talking to their customer service, I was told to send the laptop to them to repair the Bluetooth issue, but I was told nothing could be done about the warranty, as they did not have the information about the initial purchase of the item. Upon looking into the companies, I saw no records of Primetimebuys or 203 Trading being an established HP-approved refurbisher. I reported the entire situation to both Target and my credit card company, who have said they would look into it. "Refurbished: HP Elitebook 845 G8 14" FHD LT Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 32GB 512GB Windows 11 Pro - Manufacturer Refurbished" (https://www.target.com/p/refurbished--hp-elitebook-845-g8-14--fhd-lt-ryzen-7-pro-5850u-32gb-512gb-windows-11-pro---manufacturer-refurbished/-/A-1005945978)

Dollars Lost: $552.74

Victim Location: Encino, CA, USA - 91436

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Primetimebuys


Tech Support - Terch support scam

Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to report a scam involving individuals falsely claiming to provide Trust Wallet support services. I found a webpage titled "How to Speak Directly onto Uniswap Wallet Help Center" that displayed the phone number 888-449-6679 as a customer support contact. After calling the number, I was instructed to purchase Amazon gift cards as a form of payment to resolve my wallet-related issue. The individuals claimed to be authorized representatives, but I later realized it was a fraudulent scheme. They collected the gift card details and misused the funds. I believe this activity is targeting cryptocurrency users through misleading support websites and fake customer service numbers. Please investigate this matter and take appropriate action to prevent further victims. Sincerely, ****** ******

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Boca Raton, FL, USA - 33432

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase - LILITH TECHNOLOGY HONG KONG LIMITED

Purchased a "one" time purchase. I didn't receive my purchase. Their AI help said to close and reopen, click the purchase you made and the system should recognize you already purchased it and give you your item. Clicked it and got charged again for a "one" time purchase and still didn't receive it. Went to their website with my login and it shows I made purchases but no way to receive them. Tried to file a claim with them and the AI client, because you can't talk to a real person, kept giving an error when trying to report my issue.

Dollars Lost: $10.7

Victim Location: Saint Clairsville, OH, USA - 43950

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: pub:LILITH TECHNOLOGY HONG KONG LIMITED


Online Purchase - Scam Online Store

Facebook ad for Two-Piece Body-Covering Printed Boxer Swimsuit. They charged more than 30% tax and returned that when I said this wasn't in the ad. Then they said the item was sent. The tracking first showed it was coming from Italy. when I didn't receive it they said they would check and send it but this tracking showed it from China. They said it was delivered but it never came. The post office didn't seem to have it. There was an insurance fee but they won't return my money.

Dollars Lost: $43.68

Victim Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA - 23453

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Reservashop


Online Purchase - Wzanautorepo, llc

Online auto auction bid

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Grand Forks, ND, USA - 58201

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: Wzanautorepo, llc


Online Purchase

"Disappointed" is an understatement! I ordered two, one for each of my queen-size beds. The 'queen-size' blanket doesn't even fully cover the top of my bed, let alone be tucked in! It is much more a crib-size blanket. Incredibly deceptive advertising, especially at $40+ each.

Dollars Lost: $40

Victim Location: Palmyra, VA, USA - 22963

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: The Fleece Company


Online Purchase - passport

I believed I was on the official U.S. passport renewal website. The website’s name and appearance led me to believe I was paying the U.S. government. I later learned it was a third-party service. I would like to dispute this charge because I put all my personal information and everything was wrong this is not an official website and now my personal info is in risk. I have to cancel my credit lines and credit card and pu alerts in all my personal info.

Dollars Lost: $141.12

Victim Location: College Point, NY, USA - 11356

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: US Passport and Visa


Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam - Recurring Subscription Charges

Bought a product and was unknowingly signed up for a subscription for nothing.

Dollars Lost: $40

Victim Location: CT, USA - 06787

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: pupapaws


Employment - AlgorynMunt Marketing

Avoid AlgorynMunt Group. They pose as an Amazon recruiting group. First they will contact you via text but the number will instead be an email. Another number will be asked of you to text + you will be added to a WhatsApp group to push ads for them. Over time they will ask you to invest more money daily via bitcoin from your bank account to earn incentives. Classic MLM or ponzi. Probable AI “mentors”. Be careful out there, everyone.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Buffalo, NY, USA - 14222

Date Reported: June 8, 2026

Business Name Used: AlgorynMunt Marketing


Online Purchase - lineraparnt

I ordered a pet pro grooming tool which I thought I had already ordered a few weeks back and had been awaiting it's arrival ... The total on the receipt came to 29.32 but my credit card was charged 38.12 by zirconjshop never received first not second attempt at purchase!

Dollars Lost: $38.12

Victim Location: Pelham, NC, USA - 27311

Date Reported: June 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Lineraparnt


Employment - Appen USA

I was offered a position for a remote data entry clerk paying 30.79 per hour. With a start date of June 15, 2026. I filled out all the paperwork as I would any job where I was hired for the position. Then was directed to take one or two training courses, which I didn't because I didn't think I needed them to do data entry. I provided personal information like a fool and didn't realize it was a scam until two days later when I couldn't access my fire stick because my Amazon account was on hold and under review for a purchase that was attempted with an old card I had. Please be aware of this company and any others. Make sure you look intobthe company before you fill out forms like I did out of desperation for a second job.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Detroit, MI, USA - 48206

Date Reported: June 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Appen USA


Debt Collections

I am submitting this complaint to warn other consumers and to request that the Better Business Bureau investigate the business or individuals operating under the name "Document Delivery Services" and utilizing telephone numbers 571-491-3251 and 888-843-1510. On June 4, 2026, I received a voicemail claiming that the caller had been retained to deliver legal documents to me. The caller stated that only two delivery attempts would be made and asserted that failure to accept delivery would result in a "failed action to serve" causing a pending matter to proceed without my consent. The caller instructed me to contact 888-843-1510 and reference file number 2026-712245. The message failed to identify: • Any legitimate business entity; • Any court; • Any case number; • Any attorney; • Any creditor; • Any plaintiff; • Any physical business address. The communication appeared designed to intimidate recipients by creating the false impression that a legal proceeding was underway and that immediate action was required. The caller further implied that the voicemail itself constituted proof of notification, a statement that could mislead consumers regarding their legal rights and obligations. Transcript of message: "Be intended for unknown. I am calling on behalf of document delivery services. We have been retained to schedule and deliver legal documents to you between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM at either your home or your place of employment. We will be making only 2 attempts to deliver this document, which will require a signature as proof of delivery. If we are unable to deliver these documents after 2 attempts, It will be classified as a failed action to serve which will result in the pending matter to proceed further without your consent. If you have any questions or if you need to reschedule this delivery, press one now to be connected to the next available representative, or you can call the office directly at 888-843-1510 and reference your file number: 2026-712245. Please be advised this call has been logged and submitted as proof you have been notified of this pending legal matter. Have a good day." I believe this conduct constitutes a deceptive business practice and harassment and may violate both federal consumer protection laws and Florida consumer protection statutes.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Port Orange, FL, USA - 32128

Date Reported: June 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Document Delivery Services


Online Purchase - Lumen

Never received the item I purchased

Dollars Lost: $17.98

Victim Location: Canton, OH, USA - 44707

Date Reported: June 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Lumen


Online Purchase - [email protected]

Advertised a aluminum machine slingshot and replaced it with a cheap $12 slingshot saying they didn’t have any more of the original

Dollars Lost: $70

Victim Location: Puyallup, WA, USA - 98374

Date Reported: June 7, 2026

Business Name Used: [email protected]


Online Purchase - Truevia

I thought I was actually purchasing a product

Dollars Lost: $50

Victim Location: Marion, IN, USA - 46952

Date Reported: June 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Truevia


Home Improvement - ACE Garage Doors

May 31, 2026 - noted our garage door spring broke, not allowing the garage door to be secured as there were cables etc. in the way. Previously used Ace Garage Repair in Mystic - fantastic company. I didn't have the previous information, so I googled it and found "Ace Garage Doors" indicating they were open and provided a number for contact of (203) 516-4810. I filled out the request for service on-line. Soon call came to which my wife answered and spoke to which she described as a female with a hispanic accent and approximated at 30's for age. Said she would send someone out and there would be a "free estimate". Approx. 7 pm a hispanic male arrived in a black pick-up truck (no signage) with a Massachusetts registration who identified himself as "John". Said he would have to "inspect" the system for $175.00. Given the circumstances, he showed us four levels of springs (low grade, medium grade, high grade and highest grade). As we opted for the "higher grade" along with the better cables which allowed extensive opening capabilities as we use the door frequently to which I believe he said they were good for 50,000 evolutions. He quoted us $3200.00 to $3300.00 with labor etc. Definitely should have been a clue - however under the circumstances and the inability to secure the door - we verbally agreed. He asked us to go into the house due to the safety issue of the install and we did. Shortly thereafter, he yelled for my wife. After their conversation, she came in the house and told me that he looked at the opener unit and determined that it was 18 years old and only had about two years left before we encountered a problem. I know it was old, but have no specific date to confirm (Craftsman opener). Said he could "upgrade it" for about $200 to $300.00, thus making our total amount of $3500.00 for everything. I told my wife to tell him - go ahead. Shortly thereafter he called for us and the work was complete (new springs, cables and opener). The opener being a "Chamberlain opener" to which he called it a "Chamberlain Premium Opener" (no markings on the unit indicating the premium verbiage). When my wife went to pay him, he insisted that he didn't say the opener would be $200 to $300 and our total bill was $5500.00. I asked him how much was the opener and he stated $1700.00. I asked if he had a book for it and he replied no. Wife and he argued to a point about the bill and basically I wanted him off my property now. Wife paid him $2000 from Venmo by him supplying a QR code that he scanned with her phone. She tried the remainder, however, that is all that would be released by the Venmo rules of transactions. He began to stammer asking if we had a business or cash as he refused to take a check for the remainder. She tried Venmo again as he supplied another QR code from his boss - no transfer allowed. Absent calling the police department - I was becoming infuriated with this kid and wanted him out and didn't want to fear if I was at work that he or his other friends would return as the door works from your phone and uncertain if he had our opener code in his phone. Told him I could provided a credit card - he made a call and spoke to allegedly his boss in a low spanish accent to see allegedly what the credit card fee would be. He tried to play the nice guy and discounted our bill to $5300.00 with my wife's Venmo transaction of $2000.00 and mine utilizing my USAA Credit card for the amount of $3300.00. Infuriated that I allowed this to occur, I looked up the cost of the opener the next day which is approximately $300.00. Their web site is https://repair.acegarage-doors.com/new-england/. Read the reviews on-line which of course were stellar. Clicked on the reviews to leave one and the radio button is dead and doesn't allow it. We were provided only the physical opener on the previously installed chain drive system. A wall button was installed and we were provided with an opener and apparently to "seem nice" - he provided another opener.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: CT, USA - 06385

Date Reported: June 7, 2026

Business Name Used: ACE Garage Doors


Phishing - Auto Warranty / Final notice

I received a letter with a title of Final Notice, that says "Our records indicate that you have not contacted us to have your vehicle service contract activated. We are informing you that if your factory warranty has expired, you will be responsible for paying any repairs. However, if expired, you can still activate a service contract on your vehicle before it's too late. The letter looked "official" but lacked any information about my vehicle, and also contained no company name, address, website, or email address - only a number to call - 1-888-404-0581, or 1-888-404-0289 for Spanish.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Portland, OR, USA - 97206

Date Reported: June 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Auto Warranty / Final notice


Government Agency Imposter

Gov+ Present itself as a reliable source to get your passport renewed what I found out later is that it’s a scam and in a third-party site I would like my money reimbursed and others to know do not use gov.gov. It is a

Dollars Lost: $250

Victim Location: Baton Rouge, LA, USA - 70805

Date Reported: June 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Gov+


Retail Business

Someone continued to use my cell phone and personal address to sell cast iron cookware. They keep changing web site. This has been occurring since 4/1/2026

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Fredericksburg, VA, USA - 22406

Date Reported: June 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Lodgesonsale


Counterfeit Product - Online Retailer Scam

Ordered a hat from Stetsler an American company. Checked website and indicated all hats made in US. When I checked the tracking weeks later it showed was shipping from China. Did not receive hat nor do I want it now knowing it's a knockoff.

Dollars Lost: $58.98

Victim Location: Hellertown, PA, USA - 18055

Date Reported: June 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Stetsler


Online Purchase

This website presents as 40 something women who built a company for shoes and clothing. They sell their shoes as orthotics. The shoes received are not orthotics, very cheap, and not at all as advertised. You cannot get in touch with anyone and the only way to return is to ship to China. The company is not as it presents itself.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: Baton Rouge, LA, USA - 70818

Date Reported: June 7, 2026

Business Name Used: Mayberry North Carolina


Online Purchase - CRAFTFOLK (ECOMCLOUD TRADING LTD)

Website described items as handmade in North Carolina by a retired man who is really deceased. Items received were Shipped from California and not North Carolina nor was it a custom item as described at all. Craft folk falsely advertises these are local artists in NC and advertises Trust Pilots reviews as 4.8. Trust Pilot website lists them as 1.3 and a scam, posting unauthorized and fake reviews. This website needs to be shut down as fake. You cannot post on this site any reviews to warn people. All returns must go back to China.

Dollars Lost: $132

Victim Location: Boise, ID, USA - 83704

Date Reported: June 7, 2026

Business Name Used: CRAFTFOLK ECOMCLOUD TRADING LTD


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