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03/12/2026
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Online Purchase

I ordered some knee wraps for 14.99. a few days later they charged $145 to my account for a subscription. This was not authorized and I did not sign up for it.

Dollars Lost: $145

Victim Location: NY, USA - 14228

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Flex wrap


Online Purchase - PP*NutraOakBrands

Watching the short reels on You Tube, there was an ad for women’s shoes I figured that the shoes I ordered would be the last pair I would need to buy being a quality pair.

Dollars Lost: $199.85

Victim Location: WA, USA - 98632

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: PP*NutraOakBrands


Online Purchase

I searched online for book publishers and clicked on what I thought was Amazon book publishers. I paid $950 for book publishing services. I submitted my manuscript and artwork. The company did not deliver a completed or publishable book. They only took what I sent and returned a generic manuscipt that reformatted my stylized hybird formatting and font styles into one font style that completely went against my instructions. They provided A.I.-revised artwork of my artwork, which did not require the team of experts they said they were using. They said the initial form was not necessary for me to fill out, then, a few weeks later, after the time they said the book would be on the market lapsed, they required additional forms and personal information to proceed with the publishing of the book. I requested a full refund after receiving no completed product, but they have not responded or issued a refund. I am requesting a full refund of $950.

Dollars Lost: $950

Victim Location: TN, USA - 38138

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Publishing Department Amazon


Other - Laurenzside Shop

The products ordered and received are nothing like what is depicted on this website.

Dollars Lost: $92.67

Victim Location: OH, USA - 44319

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Laurenzside shop


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

A person contacted me via Facebook, and wanted me to be "their friend" status. The person was legitimate sounding; however their Facebook profile appeared rather suspicious. The person listed above went by several listed profile names via Facebook & Instagram, such as Julie Leach, Julie Leach Lie/Liar, and Government Agent Lizzie Gilbert, respectively on Facebook, Instagram profiles. I was contacted again, yesterday persistently by the supposed Powerball mega money Michigan winner, Julie Leach, in that a money giveaway was taking place and that I was blessed because today, yesterday(whatever), I was on their top roster as getting awarded $100,000. LEACH/Leech goes on to harass me on how I need to pay up between $150-$350.00, in order to NOT miss out on my opportunity to secure these time sensitive funds,and what would I then do with this money if I were to receive it? I became very skeptical when aka. Faker leach, forwarded me to a linked associate she sent me a Facebook link to her cohort Agent Lizzie Gilbert, whereas the FB profile lettering of said Lizzie Gilbert looked as if it had Cyrillic letters? Not sure. Luzzie Gilbert was persistent and harassing trying to obtain money from me- this individual texted my cell phone, yes....I was thinking this might be legitimately ok, whereas, I really made a huge mistake in sharing my address, age, photo of my face, phone numbers and birthday plus shared 2 phone numbers, and my personal emails as follows:******************* & *******************, Also, the cell numbers I possess now as follows :************** & **************. Im worried I got duped, scammed, and my information compromised!! Im worried they may come after me because I threatened to report their duplicity to FBI cyber crimes, law enforcement & Federal trade commission when I was cheated via sending 100s of $ in Apple gift cards.

Dollars Lost: $252.8

Victim Location: FL, USA - 32506

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: None listed in call text


Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter - Phishing

Several texts messages were sent but I never responded. I thought it would be of interest to the BBB to know what was going on.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: VA, USA - 23607

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Nextfund


Online Purchase - Online Scam

I ordered this from tic tok an it took me to a website i paid for express shipping which was said to be between 2 to 5 days it has been 10 days and the tracking information isnt updating to show any change or wont give me an actual person to speak to also i have tried multiple times to email them an get nothing back i should have known better it was definitely too good to be true so thats on me but please be careful dint be me lol

Dollars Lost: $40

Victim Location: VA, USA - 23666

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Lumen outdoor gear


Employment

There was an ad on Facebook for work at home position. The person, named Amanda Webster, had me contact her on Microsoft Teams. She told me alot of stuff that sounds good, and had me sign a paper for employment. No background check, just questions on Teams. I was emailed a check and told to mobile deposit in my account, to buy equipment for the job. I did as she said. Everything was so rushed. I hardly had time to ask questions, and i didn't ask much, either. I'm going to the bank in the morning. I believe check will not be good. She didn't ask for account numbers or SS. No background check, either.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: TN, USA - 38134

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Ameritas


Other

This website poses as an online GLP-1 provider. They require PHI and PII in order to prescribe meds. However, you cannot cancel. I have tried to contact the company multiple times through email, their online portal, their website, and by phone. No one has answered. I can not delete my information, including credit card information, there is no way to cancel or talk to someone. Messages seem automated at best. I signed up for 1 month and have been charged for 2 months. The first month I received the meds. The second month, I received nothing, but a charge for $299.99. I have disputed everything with my credut card company and closed my Discover account due to this scam.

Dollars Lost: $299.99

Victim Location: SC, USA - 29649

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: TrimRX


Online Purchase - Online purchase

I purchased a computer off of this website and now the website is changed. My email is gone, but I have picture proof of it all and I did not receive the purchased item and my money is not refunded.

Dollars Lost: $29.99

Victim Location: IN, USA - 47710

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Lumenpick


Online Purchase

I ordered clothing and never received it. I watched the shipping updates and it says delivered but there isn’t a courrier listed and never received it.

Dollars Lost: $48.2

Victim Location: PA, USA - 15729

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Selinlab


Counterfeit Product - Gelatide

ordered Gelatide but got really sick. COULD NOT USE AND TRIED TO GET A REFUND BUT TO NO AVAIL.

Dollars Lost: $318.11

Victim Location: WA, USA - 98851

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Gelatide


Government Agency Imposter - passport

i was led to a fraudulent website when i was attempting to renew my son’s passport.

Dollars Lost: $104.88

Victim Location: NY, USA - 10526

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: easy-form filler.com us passport and visa


Other

The website looks real, but the products are not from Charleston or the United State they ship from China. The shoes were sent and are falling apart, poor quaility, unable to wear "orthepedic" shoe as they are not. These shoes didnt arrive in a shoe box, they were in a crushed bag. When I contacted the company they said that I needed to pay 25 dollar to ship them back and then when they got them they would inspect and then later issue a refund. This is a total scam as they say you get 100% satisifcation, I sent pictures, and then after having this issue looked up the company and found others with the same experience. They know the product they are sending is not useable and are profitting off the "Company" saying you need to pay $25 to issue a packing slip to for a potential refund. There are fake reviews showing thousand of reviews and 5 stars and when I tired to add a review, you are unable to. I have been in communication with this fake company by email, but they are no help and just demand money to get a refund on a scam product.

Dollars Lost: $57.95

Victim Location: NY, USA - 14221

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Mary Grace Charleston


Investment - Crypto/Investment Scam

I was reach on WhatsApp, the impersonator called herself Diana Smith, she spoke gently and kindly and introduce potential gains if I join their group. She started asking to invest in AZETHIOMax App and through out the process taught how to navigate to learn their platform. She even told me to ask for a loan with I did and so I brought my sons in it. We took supposedly 100K in combination. I was not able to withdraw any funds until I pay back the loans. We took personal loans to pay it back. We paid it through wire transfer, Coinbase. They even threatened me that if the matter escalates to legal action, a court may temporarily restrict access to assets registered under your name until the Academy's service fees are settled. Any legal or attorney fees incurred during this process may be borne by you, in accordance with applicable laws. By the time I realized I was scammed. I was pressured many times to pay the service fee and the funds in your account will be unlocked. Then you can repay the money you borrowed. Then started explaining me because I trade on other exchanges, you do it yourself. When you trade on the AZETHIO platform, it's because our academy provided the trading signals for you. This was stated in your contract: you need to pay 20% of your net profit as a service fee. You agreed to this; our academy didn't conceal anything from you. This was a voluntary agreement. Now that profits have been achieved, you need to pay our academy a service fee, and our academy will also pay 60% of this fee to the AZETHIO platform. In combination, I alone was in capital gains over 515,000, one of my son son over 350,000 in gains and my other son had 230,000. We had exceeded the 1 Million in Capital Gains and they did not allowed us to withdraw. Many times I asked them to withdraw from our capital gains but they insisted they couldn’t. We needed to pays over service fee of 73,388 dollars, and she was trying to help us with 40,000. But you can't tell anyone. I'm worried Mr. Emrys might find out.

Dollars Lost: $150000

Victim Location: FL, USA - 33063

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Veraxis Global School Business


Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Mackinac Island Michigan

Complimentary vacation

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: MI, USA - 48105

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Club Esprit LLC


Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Mackinac Island Michigan

Received through the mail, Same as above but the contact and phone number is the same. I did not call the number.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: MI, USA - 48170

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Club Esprit LLC


Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Mackinac Island Michigan

Scam saying I won a free trip to Mackinac Island

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: MI, USA - 48230

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Club Esprit LLC


Retail Business - Mackinac Island Michigan

The front side of the letter stated I was chosen to receive a "Complementary Mackinac Island Vacation" with hotel accommodations for 2 adults and 2 children for 3 days and 2 nights, and $150 for spending money. By calling 906-208-9803 with their "reference code" ( on the letter) within 72 hours, they stated they would include a free $50 gift card to Darden restaurants like Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, Chuy's, Seasons 52 and Yard House. The back side of the page described some of the leading landmarks and activities on Mackinac Island.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: MI, USA - 48103

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Club Esprit LLC


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Mackinac Island Michigan

Offered a complimentary Mackinac Island vacation including 3 days and 2 nights hotel accommodations for two adults and two children and $150 in spending money.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: MI, USA - 48169

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Club Esprit LLC


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - mackinac island michigan

Mackina Island complimentary 3 day/2 night vacation.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: MI, USA - 48168

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Club Esprit LLC


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Mackinac Island Michigan (Sweepstakes)

Received a letter saying he was chosen to "receive a complimentary Mackinac Island Vacation which includes 3 Days and 2 Nights hotel accommodations for two adults and two children and $150 in spending money...Call now, and we'll also include a complimentary $50 Darden Gift Card."

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: MI, USA - 48169

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Club Esprit LLC


Phishing - Mackinac Island Michigan

Seems to be a known scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: MI, USA - 48130

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Club Esprit LLC


Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Mackinac Island Michigan

Promises to give you a three day vacation in Mackinac Michigan and give you 150 dollars in "Free Spending Money".

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: MI, USA - 48116

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Club Esprit LLC


Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Mackinac Island Michigan

Received a letter in the mail about getting a complimentary stay on Mackinac Island and free gift card if called in 72hrs, but there's no date on the paper.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: MI, USA - 48169

Date Reported: April 14, 2026

Business Name Used: Club Esprit LLC


Online Purchase - Daniel's Italian Greyhound Rescue

Agreed to pick up a Rescue Italian Greyhound. Made a down payment. Drove 5.5 hours for pickup with an agreement to pay the other half in person. Scammer told me halfway into my trip plans had changed. He couldn't make it so a transport company would deliver the dog to the pickup location. The transport company said I need to rent a crate and pay for insurance. Such a sca. Then I ******* Daniel's Italian Greyhound Rescue and ths scam was revealed

Dollars Lost: $200

Victim Location: GA, USA - 31024

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Daniel's Italian Greyhound Rescue


Home Improvement - Home Improvement Ad Scam

Texted needed painting. I spent time pricing the job out. When he said he wanted to send me an electronic check i knew it was a scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: MA, USA - 01570

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Mike


Online Purchase - Awx Deyrincom - Online Purchase

Awx Deyrincom using Sorella Wear to sell summer dresses on the Tiktok shop. Provide tracking number but never delivers packages.

Dollars Lost: $27.39

Victim Location: OH, USA - 44137

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Sorella Wear


Online Purchase - Sorella Wear and Awx Deyrincom - Online Purchase

[email protected] Tracking company that was used. Saw an ad on Tiktok shop for 8 dresses for $24 with tax 27.39. I tacked the package from start to finish “order delivered on 4/12/2026”. no package was received. I sent payment via cashapp. Researched the recipient to Awx Deyrincom. Submitted a dispute with cashapp as well.

Dollars Lost: $27.39

Victim Location: OH, USA - 44137

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Sorella Wear


Employment

I applied for this company and within hours received a response back scheduling an interview. Everything seemed to good to be true, from the employee reviews, benefits being offered, and starting pay for entry level. I was suspicious that I could not find any proper information about the company so I did some digging where I found a previous complaint on here made about a month prior.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: FL, USA - 33534

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: JTC Insurance Solutions


Debt Collections

It was a debt collector on behalf of Speedycash, and a settlement of $462 was agreed, with my debt to the original collector being paid. They called often with threats of taking me to court and reporting me to the CHEX system.

Dollars Lost: $231

Victim Location: TX, USA - 78626

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: pinnacle asset recovery


Online Purchase - Facebook Flowers Scam

I ordered artificial flowers after seeing them on Facebook. I purchased 2 “bundles” for $29.95. What I received was two stems of artificial flowers that I could have purchased for 99 cents at the dollar store.

Dollars Lost: $34

Victim Location: IN, USA - 47274

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Northveill


Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

The website offers drone parts, products, drones. Fpv products, anything drone. At a fraction of the retail price. 60, 70 80 even 90% off retail prices. We're not talking up to close to $1000.oo off the prices. everything seemed legitimate. And even stated that i would receive emails confirming the purchase. But no email ever came. And when reaching out, i would receive "no such email address exists.?

Dollars Lost: $115

Victim Location: TX, USA - 78217

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Dronegearup.com


Debt Collections - Debt Collections

Received phone call stating civil charges were being filed against me. Asked me to verify the last 4 of my social security number. Then said hold on while he pulled up my file. Line disconnected. I attempted to call back with no success.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: VA, USA - 23661

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: PineBridge Group


Phishing

4/13/26 @ LEFT VIA VOICEMAIL AT HOME NOT SURE HOW THIS DID NOT APPEAR ON MY CALLER ID BUT WENT DIRECTLY TO THE VOICEMAIL NOT ON MY MACHINE AND IF YOU LOOK AT THE CALL LOG THROUGH INFINITY YOU'LL THE NUMBER: HI MY NAME IS Brittany, CALLING FROM CVS COURIER DOCUMENT SERVICES REGARDING DOCUMENTS THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO BE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME OR YOUR PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. WE HAVE TRIED MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS CONTACTING YOU VIA PHONE. & MAIL WITH NO RESPONSE WE ARE REQUIRED TO NOTIFY YOU 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE DOCUMENTS BEING DELIVERED THIS IS A HIGHLY SENSITIVE MATTER AND DOES REQUIRE YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION PLEASE CONTACT THE ISSUING OFFICE AT 855-233-3073 SPEAK WITH CASE MANAGER.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: PA, USA - 15108

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: unknown


Online Purchase

I went to Amazon to look for a book. A link took me to Melody where I ordered the book. I tried multiple times to order but it kept saying "failed" or "pending" transaction. Then I started getting emails from GoEasy Mart about completing the sale but those attempts never went through either.

Dollars Lost: $329.97

Victim Location: OH, USA - 43231

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: GoEasyMart


Government Agency Imposter

Next Step Filings sent a document to our business mimicking a government office in order to get money to renew the Virginia LLC registration

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: VA, USA - 24266

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Next Step Filings


Tax Collection

Office my direct line is 833-727-9439. Your tax file is still showing a possible balance or some unfiled returns. If you have a moment, please press one to speak with your assigned tax officer, based on the information we have under the new IRS fresh start program, your household may qualify for partial forgiveness. In some cases, that can significantly reduce or even eliminate what's owed. It's important that we speak with you before this year text deadline. If you have a moment, press one to go over your options before the current budget for your state is exhausted to opt out, press nine. Hi there. This call is in reference about the new update on your tax file. Good afternoon. This is Lucy with the National Tax Executive Office. My direct line is 844-487-9799. Your tax file, it's still showing a possible balance or someone filed returns. Based on the information we have on file. Under the new IRS Fresh Start program, your household may qualify for partial forgiveness. In some cases, that can significantly reduce or even eliminate what's owed. It's important that we speak with you before this year tax deadline. Whenever you get a chance to speak, please call us back so we can go over your options with you.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: PA, USA - 15227

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: National Tax Executive Office.


Online Purchase - Good Novel

Good Novels allows you to believe your buying a book but actually you’re paying by chapter When you make the original purchase you’re automatically subscribed and charged weekly These scammers make it nearly impossible to unsubscribe After purchasing coins and reading 390 chapters I’ve come to realize there’s no action end of the book in sight Went online to see reviews and many others have been scammed out of money by these scammers

Dollars Lost: $86

Victim Location: GA, USA - 31750

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Good Novel


Online Purchase - ViraLuna

I bought Purple Teeth Whitening Strips off Facebook on March 5th. I received a package today (April 13th) from Andy Chen in Ridgefield NY. I received a cat keychain that is nowhere near $32.99

Dollars Lost: $32.99

Victim Location: OR, USA - 97060

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: ViraLuna


Phishing - Warranty

Yellow mailing that says my warranty is about to expire. Gives me a number to call and says “Immediate Response to This Notice Requested”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: MA, USA - 02138

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Extended Coverage Department


Phishing - Home Warranty Programs

They reviewed the file for my address and noticed account discrepancies. No record indicating their home warranty coverage is still in place. With no active coverage, I’ll be left paying for all repairs out of pocket. I also qualify for a $400 credit as part of my program. Call immediately.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: AL, USA - 36830

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Home Warranty Programs


Counterfeit Product

faith linen are fake linen sheets they cheated me out of a set of twin sheets at a cost of $89.95 although i did receive sheets, they are NOT LINEN and they never sent the final set after 20 e-mails requesting. HOW SHAMEFUL THEY WOULD USE "FAITH LINEN"!!!!

Dollars Lost: $89.95

Victim Location: PA, USA - 16701

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Faith Linen


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill - Fake Auto Warranty Expiration Notice - Phishing Scam

Immediate response requested. Responsd by April 29,2026 Auto warranty on your vehicle may be expiring or has already expired. Our records indicate that you have not contacted us to get your warranty up-to-date. Without an auto warranty in place you are at risk of being financially liable for any and all repairs. However, you may still have some time left to activate a warranty on your vehicle before it’s too late. No inspection will be required and final acceptance subject to your ability to meet eligibility requirements. We reserve the right to revoke eligibility or service coverage after five days please call immediately as this will be our final attempt to notify you 1–8 88–5 00–1321. Please respond by 04/29/2026.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: NY, USA - 10306

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase - ACS EQUIPMENT LLC

2020 John Deere 50G Mini excavator was listed on Marketplace Columbus, OH for $23,500. I contacted the number listed on Marketplace. Got a email w/ store front picture, BBB logo or something & listed a Florida store also. Name on email Brandon Keller. Showed a shipping person and manager. Gave me details on a 2020 JD 50G mini excavator, weight, hours, features etc. Told me to wire transfer the money from my bank to them plus a shipping fee bringing the total to $25,196.00. Did that on March 30th. Then got email of money received & shipment scheduled & a tracking number. On April 5th the excavator was supposed to be in Denver, Colorado for delivery on April 11th. No show. Augusta, Montana library had no knowledge of a store on Main St. Small town she checked nothing she could find but may have found a website listed. Called 786-383-1040 and Verizon said discounted number.

Dollars Lost: $25196

Victim Location: OH, USA - 45843

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: ACS EQUIPMENT LLC


Online Purchase

I purchased a wallet from this company and received a fake tracking number with fake updates. Never received my package I emailed customer support and received an ai generated email stating they would resend the package which I did not want considering that I waiting a month and included in the email that they could not issue a refund. I'm not worried about the money I just do not want this to happen to anyone else

Dollars Lost: $35

Victim Location: FL, USA - 34608

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Probablei


Online Purchase

I would give Vossilook zero stars if I could. This website is an absolute scam. I placed an order and never received my items. They provided a tracking number that showed the package as “delivered,” but it was NEVER delivered to my address. No package, no proof, nothing. Just a fake sense of reassurance. Customer service has been completely useless—no real help, no accountability, just generic responses that go nowhere. It’s clear they have no intention of resolving issues or refunding customers. Save your money and your time. Do NOT order from this site unless you’re okay with being ripped off.

Dollars Lost: $78

Victim Location: FL, USA - 33605

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Vossilook


Phishing

was attempting to gather further personal information and a processing fee of $150

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: CA, USA - 95407

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Imposter Sonoma county process server


Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

Ordered CO monitors, then decided to cancel. Item arrived from Jamaica,NY, but company said I needed to pay to return product to China to receive refund!!

Dollars Lost: $140

Victim Location: VA, USA - 20194

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: Steadfast Haven


Other

When looking on Facebook I saw a blue 1980 Camaro Z28 with 89,000 miles for $12,000 advertised on Autopowersportsales.com. Oddly enough the identical car was listed on another website for $10,000. The salesperson, Adam Dario 757-903-0177 said it was just a company copying their website. This should have been my first warning of something suspicious. We proceeded with my texting him many questions about the car and him responding quickly but with less than comprehensive answers. He said the car was sold to him from a widow who did not like or want to keep her deceased husband's car and had been "sitting in the garage since 2007." He said he had the car sitting in his garage since March of this year. He stated his mechanic performed a thorough inspection of the car and when I asked for a copy of that inspection, he avoided that and never offered me any documentation. I asked for pictures and he sent me multiple very good photos as well as a video he said he had filmed just the week before at his garage. He stated his company was J&R Auto, 789 Hermon Road, Saxe Virginia 23967 phone 434-454-7501 (which is apparently in coordination with Autopowersportsales.com) and uses a shipping company named Swift Global Shipping Experts phone 210-329-1700 (swiftglobalprioritymail.com). I did call this number and the person at that number did say they ship cars within the US. My cost would be $800 for shipping where they provide a tracking number and would have it at my home in Maine in three days at the conclusion of the sale. My total drive out price would be $12,800 where a down payment of half would be required once the invoice had been provided and signed and then the balance would be due when the car was shipped out. I told Adam I was having difficulty finding any Better Business Bureau ratings on his company or the Autopowersportsales. When I did look up J & R Auto I found many comments about them selling cars with salvaged titles and to avoid this business. I asked him about this and he said all their cars have a clean title and I could check them out on Facebook where I would see they have "Blue Badge Verification." That did exist when I checked on Facebook where they listed numerous cars for sale with testimonials and videos of happy customers. When I let him know the only Autopowersportsales listing I could find with the BBB was in South Carolina and not Virginia, he said the reason for that was again "other businesses copy our posts on line". This was the second time he made that claim. I then asked Adam if we could FaceTime so I could see him actually with the car to continue verifying this was all legitimate. He responded he did not have an I Phone which was why he made a video of the car. This next phase is when I realized this was all a scam. Well into and close to wrapping up the sale, I was browsing the internet and happened upon the IDENTICAL Camaro on the Bring A Trailer website. Their information on the car indicated it had sold at auction in October 2021 and provided much more specific and legitimate info on the car. To my astonishment, that site had the IDENTICAL photos AND video that was much longer and more comprehensive. This was the EXACT same video Adam claimed to have filmed just a week before at his garage and these were the EXACT same pictures he claimed to have taken himself. CLEARLY the car he was advertising was not in his possession. I asked him to explain all of this to me. (Prior to my asking him this pivotal question, he was always very prompt in responding.) I have not heard a single thing from him since confronting him on what very much appears to be a total scam. My recommendation is to AVOID the Autopowersportsales.com website on Facebook completely as well as J & R Auto in Saxe, Virginia!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Victim Location: ME, USA - 04106

Date Reported: April 13, 2026

Business Name Used: autopowersportsales.com


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