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Debt Collections - Debt Collection Scam

Claiming to be debt collector. Wanting $50 a month or they taking you jail. No paper in the mail .Demanding my credit card number. No company name. Claiming that we $900 .

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown, KY

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Advance Fee Loan - Phishing

lending companies call nonstop throughout the day - always change their number and call offering a loan. This number said they were Palm Haven Lending and Clearpath. People are rude - told me to look up their address if I want it and THEY ask the questions, not me. Scam operation - said they got my number from Experian due to my score I was pre approved for a loan between $80000-$75000.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Palm Haven Lending

Advance Fee Loan - Unknown loan

Requesting information to secure a personal loan that I did not apply for. Constantly calling even after told them I am not requesting a loan and do not want a loan. Requested them to stop calling and remove me from their list. Reported previously to BBB and donotcall.gov but they keep calling only with a different name. Name this time is Ryan Walter. Called from 855-523-7496 but requested me to call back at 855-523-7496.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Unknown loan

Employment - Employment Scam

It's odd the document has an upload for a driver's license and a passport. My passport is expired. I haven't traveled outside the country in years. I've never been asked to provide my passport. Also, the job title was incorrect. I was interviewing for the position of a remote financial clerk, not a medical scheduler. This document would contain everything needed to completely steal someone's identity.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: NES Health

Counterfeit Product - Counterfeit Product

I ordered 2 mechanical toy dogs based on their online infomercial I had seen and their about page, describing the products handmade in Ohio and that the banner on the page said 30 day money back guarantee. I placed my orders and it took several days to get tracking numbers. when I finally did receive a tracking number and tried to track it I discovered that the tracking number was indicating that the item was coming from China and not the United States. I tried to message them on their website because they have no phone number to call asking about my order and about the China issue which they never addressed. I asked them about the items and the tracking and they said the tracking would be updated and I would receive the products in several days. These items were not very cheap either. They were both “on sale” according to them around $50 each. I finally received one of the items and it was a smaller version of what was advertised, it was cheaply made, and didn’t look anything like the items on their website. I contacted them and said I wanted a full refund because it was not the items that they advertised as described and they refused to give me any refunds stating that their refund policy did not apply since they were being offered at a discounted price. When I tried to insist they give me a refund because one their website said 30 days that money back guarantee and it also was not the items that I ordered. I told them that the guarantee would not apply to a bait switch scenario. After much back-and-forth with them, the only thing I could do was finally accept a $15 refund on each item, but I did say in my response email that they were not to consider the partial refund “acccord and satisfaction” by any means, but just as a temporary way for me to get some of my money back. At this point, I have no idea how to even attempt to recover the rest of it since I tried to find the business or the owners, Tom and Sarah Miller, where they say they are located, but could find nothing. I just received the second package today, which is about two weeks after I ordered it, and the second one is as inferior and fake as the first one. So apparently the entire website is a scam to extort a lot of money out of people for something which in my book, is only worth about $5 for the cheap Chinese imitations. This is clearly a bait and switch scam with a bogus company.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Medina, OH

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Wobblefriends

Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare - Centennial Med Supply LLC

Centennial Med Supply LLC has billed Medicare for 300 Intermittent urinary Catheter's from May until October for med supplies that I've never used, had to use or needed ever. I have no ideal how they even got my medical number, or who the hell is Hilary A Metcalf who is the person who ordered the supplies. This is total FRAUD and I've reported them to the Medicare people, who apparently know who they are and have a active investigation going (supposedly).

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Denver, CO- 80222

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Centennial Med Supply LLC

Online Purchase - Royal Pocket Bullies

I inquired on this site about a pocket bullie puppy. I immediately got a response asking about additional information about myself and where the puppy will be living, environment, etc. I emailed back and forth about the process. They told me the dog was $1000 that included shipping. For payment they stated platforms like Zelle, Cashapp, and Chime could be used. They said a $400 payment would hold and secure the puppy and that payment would come with a receipt and address. I asked if my friend could come and see the dog since I live in another state so we know everything is legit. They said yes. I told them she would come Monday as this was a last minute request for her and she already had plans for the weekend. They proceeded to ask if she could come today. But i said no. I didn’t hear from them the rest of the day. The next day i reached out for confirmation that my friend can see the dog since I live in another state or could we face time. They responded and explained that’s is their personal home and only give the address to paid customers so they know we are serious. They asked for the down payment again to hold the dog and that comes with a receipt and address and they were fine with my friend seeing the dog on Monday which was the next day. So i decided to send the deposit. No receipt with address comes. Then two hours later they send me a long email demanding the rest of the money because other people are inquiring and are willing to pay in full for the dog the next day. So I told them to call me. He calls and I explain to him his email contradicts what I was told that morning and the day before. Now he is blaming everything on his wife and how she wants to get the process moving. I explained once my friend can come and see the dog I will send the money with no problem. Now I’m pressing for that and he’s denying it he just wants the money. Then later says I’m making things difficult (after saying his wife was complicating things) and said they can just send back the money. So I said fine, send me my money back. He says ok and hangs up. I send him the zelle info. Two hours go by, I still have not received anything. I text him about the refund, he responds everything is fine all I need to do is send the rest of the money. I realize this is a scam and I never received my $400. This is terrible that they are preying on others but I will now go through many different channels to get the money back. Please beware of these sites. They did not have any social media as well claiming they don’t breed often and can’t keep up with the page. I just want my money back.

Dollars Lost: $400

Cleveland, OH

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Royal Pocket Bullies

Online Purchase - Service Issue

The item did not fit as Peonly said it would. I contacted the company 10+ times via e-mail to no avail. ALL e-mails come back undeliverable. THERE IS NO PHONE NUMBER FOR THE COMPANY. Per Peonly's website: Our Return Policy Commitment: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not, we would be happy to provide a refund or exchange according to the terms outlined in this policy. Company-Initiated Returns: If due to our reasons, the goods received are damaged or not correct, the consumer is not required to bear the shipping fee for this reason. THE ITEM IS NOT CORRECT. I ASKED FOR A SHIPPING LABEL TO RETURN THE ITEM. NO RESPONSE. Peonly return address: 14310 Ramona Ave Chino, CA 91710 Need Assistance? If you have any questions about our return policy or need help with a return, please contact our customer service team at [email protected]. We're here to help!

Dollars Lost: $22.98

Chino, CA- 91710

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Peonly

Advance Fee Loan - Lending Resource Center

This company calls several times a day stating that they would like to proceed with my loan for $36,000. Every time they call, I accept the call and when I tell them to quit calling, they hang up on me. How can we get them to stop calling people multiple times a day?

Dollars Lost: $0.0

San Diego, CA

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Lending Resource Center

Online Purchase - FORMAX OPTIONS TRADE

I was scammed out of cash app and formaxoptionstrade.com in the amount of 12,000. I Sent the money through cash app and was told that if I Sent 10% withdrawal fees I would receive 10% of my investment I never recieved my investment and they stole over 12,000 from me and also asked me to send more Money to get my investment approximately 5,215.00 more dollars and they said I would then receive a code to get my money. I never received my investment or any of the money with it. I attached the address where my investment supposedly is waiting for me in cash they said. Company Address: Bay Express 117 Lauriston Pl, Edinburgh, EH3 9JG, United Kingdom. Edinburgh, EH3 9JG United Kingdom (UK) 252 244 7166

Dollars Lost: $12000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: FORMAX OPTIONS TRADE

Online Purchase

I thought I was ordering a black salt compound to help my high blood pressure. I received pills of iron,glycogen,niacinamide,potassium, keto + acv, and cleanse. The name on the container is Sweet Restore. I was expecting a debit from my checking account for $39.00. My account was debited $59.00 and $239.94 on Feb. 27 by Top 3 Health 123 Main Street New York, NY 99999999. I never received an e-mail from this company as was stated in the order. I cannot find a phone number to contact this number. There was no invoice or any information in the package. There return address on the package is Return Services P.O. Box 1036 Florence, Ky 41022. I would appreciate any help with this scam to return these bogus items and get my money back.

Dollars Lost: $298.94

New York, NY- 99999

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Top3 Health

Online Purchase - Fuggler

My husband tried to order from what he thought was an actual website but the ordering part does'nt actually work. So you try with different methods of payment and none actually work they just take your information.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Fuggler

Other

did not answer. Receive messages from different numbers which leave a message to call the number on my caller ID which is not linked to this company.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Resolve First Financial

Online Purchase - Service Issue

I purchased a Lissaire automatic ironing machine from the company’s website after seeing advertisements that promoted a “60-day guarantee” and a risk-free return if the product did not work properly. The marketing and product pages gave the impression that returns would be simple and that a prepaid return label would be provided. After receiving the product and contacting the company about returning it, I was sent instructions requiring me to ship the item internationally to either China or the United Kingdom at my own expense. This requirement was not clearly disclosed at the time of purchase. International shipping would cost more than the value of the product itself, which effectively makes returning the item impractical. The company also requires customers to submit a video showing the issue before they will even consider a refund. In addition, the only contact methods provided are email addresses, including a Gmail address, and there is no phone number for customer service. Based on my experience, the advertising suggests an easy “risk-free” return, but the actual process requires expensive international shipping and additional hurdles that were not clearly explained before purchase. I am submitting this report so that other consumers are aware of these practices before purchasing from this website.

Dollars Lost: $176

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Lisaaire

Online Purchase - Eterna

Ordered a ring on either FB or Instagram in Nov of 2025. Paid 18.99 from my bank account. Site guaranteed delivery within 2 business weeks. After 4 weeks I began asking for a tracking status update. Tracking site showed nothing. Eventually found a customer service email & began correspondence. Was told due to the seasonal holidays (Thanksgiving & Christmas) & huge response/orders, they were experiencing slight delays but it would be sent soon. I continued to request updates weekly & began to receive scripted responses assuring me it was on it's way. I finally realized I was being scammed but continued to communicate often. Same answers continously. I just want my money returned.

Dollars Lost: $19

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Eterna

Online Purchase - Lulutox Detox Tea

Please beware of Lulutox Detox Tea. They are deceptive and should not be in business. I placed a simple order on Feb. 2, 2026 (through Social Media - which is where I saw it advertised) in good faith for 1 bag of tea product at appoximately $25.95. When proceeded to finalize my order there were a ton of popups for more offers for more tea, etc. I kept going to just try to get to the end to pay. When I finally did, it confirmed the 1 bag and the charge $25.95. I wish I took a screen shot of that.! The next day I looked at my bank account and I was charged $69. The email confirmation that I got showed that I ordered 3 bags of product which I didn't!! I reached out right away to the company through email which is the only way you can reach them and told them I was very upset that this happened and to just refund my money that I didn't want their product or to deal with a deceptive company. They told me the easiest way to handle was to "modify" my order (meaning removing the extra bags and keeping the 1 pack) and this was a smoother and faster resolution to getting a refund for what I didn't order. I agreed to this. A week later I received 3 packs of the tea which I never ordered. I reached out again because I still didn't see any refund. By Feb 20th, I still didn't see the refund and they emailed me saying they are unable to modify the order at this time and declined to give me any refund. I emailed again complaining that I was very dissatifed since I never ordered 3 bags of product and they charged almost 3 times the price that I saw at the end of my total when paying and wanted a full refund and would return all the product. 2 bags were unopened. By March 9th, I still didn't hear an answer or get a refund so I wrote another email stating how unhappy I was and how deceptive they are. Again requesting a full refund and saying I was going to leave a bad review for them. Within minutes of writing my email I received a note saying that they made an exception for me and would refund half the money minus shipping. There is no phone number to reach them. They are obviously dishonest and try to cheat unsuspecting people out of money. It's disgraceful to do this to people who make a purchase in good faith. Please do not buy this product. By the way I tried 1 tea bag and it tasted horrible. Thank you for reading this. Be beware.

Dollars Lost: $69

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Lulutox Detox Tea

Online Purchase - Airway technology LLC

My order 235068 was placed 12/19/25 but no product recd despite mult email order status inquiries.

Dollars Lost: $109.96

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Airway technology LLC

Phishing - (502) 824-9238

I've received multiple phone calls per day over the last several weeks from different recorded voice messages. The messages say my file is preapproved pending income verification for a loan. I have not applied for a loan, and the messages don't name a company. My phone number is registered on the National Do Not Call registry. They also provide 866-959-1080 as a "direct line."

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: 502 824-9238

Advance Fee Loan - Loan Solicitation - Phishing Scam

These people have called me hundreds of times in the last month or two claiming to be working on a loan I supposedly applied for. They use Different names and numbers. Example: My name is Brian Walter. I am the account specialist and working on your $36,000 personal loan approval. You can reach me or one of my team members directly at 866-959-1387. If you have a moment please press one now to speak with me or someone at my team. Hello this call is regarding the status of your personal loan request. My name is Ryan Walter. I am the account specialist. I'm working on your $36,000 personal loan approval. You can reach me or one of my team members directly at 8669591.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - Phishing

Sent a text claiming to be Richard Lavery and saying I have won some of his earnings and to text another number with a code to collect $

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Richard Lavery

Phishing

I received the following voice mail. The scammers also called family members who received similar voicemails. Good morning —————. This is Kelly at Preferred Courier services. We have certified documents to be delivered out to you at the beginning of next week. They are time sensitive. Please return my call as they do require your signature. The phone number is 844-974-0654. Your reference number is ———. Thank you very much and have a blessed day.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Preferred Courier services

Online Purchase - Barong World

I placed a custom order for a barong after inquiring on June 8, 2025, and officially placing the order on June 9, 2025. A representative in California informed us that the barong would be delivered before a wedding we were attending on August 9, 2025. On July 31, 2025, I contacted the company to check on the status of the order. At that time, they told me there was an issue with the delivery and said we would need to pay an additional fee to have the order expedited in order to arrive on time. Based on their assurance that the barong would still arrive before the wedding if we paid the expedited fee, we agreed and paid the additional cost. However, about a week before the wedding, the company informed us that the barong would not arrive in time after all. Because the item would no longer serve its intended purpose, I requested a refund. I was told that they would need to speak with a manager and conduct an investigation before issuing the refund. Since then, I have not received a resolution or refund. It has now been nearly a year, and every time we contact the company, we are told by the same representative, Alex, that they are still “looking into” the issue. Despite multiple attempts to follow up, no progress or clear communication has been provided. I am requesting assistance in obtaining a full refund for the order and the additional expedited shipping fee, since the company failed to deliver the product as promised and has not resolved the issue despite the significant amount of time that has passed.

Dollars Lost: $120

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Barong World

Phishing - Phishing

Received a message thru Autotrader and said they wanted to text, red flag one. Sent me a DL pic from FL, phone # was from NC and check and fed ex were from TX, more red flags. Check was from a company that no one answered phone. And was for 5k more than cost of vehicle that they had never seen. And then wanted it shipped. I called the bank and it’s actually an account I also have a pic of DL they sent me

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Austin, TX

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Netka group and Alpha Building

Online Purchase - rrsstore.com

I saw a yogurt maker and cat tracking collar and was so excited. Luckily I paid via paypal because stupidly I checked the website spam info out AFTER i paid for the items to find out it's a fake site. Luckily I was refunded via paypal

Dollars Lost: $94.63

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: rrsstore.com

Online Purchase - Mountain Homes Saint Bernards

We almost bought a puppy from a "breeder" in Florida. We communicated for days; they even sent us pictures and videos of the puppy we were going to get. However, something felt off, the emails had redflags, they wanted payment via zelle or paypal friends and family. My bank actually flagged my zelle transactions and saved me the money. Once I confronted the scammers to tell them we would not be moving forward, it was radio silence.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Mountain Homes Saint Bernards

Online Purchase - L2p v lunibella

Had a battery for my truck for a good price... Didn't deliver...no emails no calls just took the money.

Dollars Lost: $83

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: L2p v lunibella

Other

Myself and my significant other reside at Mill run Apartments. This past January, we got behind because I was in a car accident and he has heart failure as well as his job closes down for the holidays. We communicated that with the office and they first wrote us a payment plan after the payment plan. They then brought another notice to the door stating we owe the owe the 3900 which I will attach the proof that we had the money orders filled out to them and the amount of 3900. My significant other went into the office to take the money order and he signed for a new lease. They then call him back 45 minutes to a hour later and stated the money orders were no good because they needed an extra $500. Nobody can show me where the $500 came from. I even have videos of me recording myself going inside to ask them they all acted like they didn’t know what was going on. When the police brought the eviction to the door, the eviction notice states the same exact amount we paid to them which is the $3900 so I’m trying to figure out where are y’all getting an extra $500 money order from From as well as or have y’all been doing this and are y’all doing it to other people? This is now preventing me and my kids and my significant other from getting another apartment because other apartments are wanting our rental history as well as I had to use some of the money to pay off a credit debt in order to get approved for an apartment so I also had to use some of the $3900 so because of them me and my significant other are pretty much going day by day trying to figure out what we’re gonna do for us and our kids. I will also include the form of where we are trying to move and the form that they have to fill out that they are refusing to answer the phone or fill out for us. imagine someone older that doesn’t understand or don’t wanna question. Imagine how many extra money orders they’re making people go and get and probably keeping them for their selves.

Dollars Lost: $3900

Columbia, SC- 29223

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Mill Run

Debt Collections

This message is fully intended for XX. My name is Dana Reese. I've been retained to delivery documentation tomorrow, March 10th between 3 and 5 PM, either to your residence or places of employment. If you have any questions. Concerns or if you need to reschedule, please contact the filing party office directly. At 833-860-5233 the writing file number 5 in box and B as in Delta 30461. This is your official notice, please try to according to me. thank you.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing - FREDENBURG INTERIOR DESIGN

First name: Michael Last name: Fredenburg Phone number: 9704336256 Email: [email protected] Message: Dear Monument Mason, My name is Michael Fredenburg, Owner of Fredenburg Interior Design LLC. I am assisting my uncle in ordering a grave headstone for a family relative funeral. We are interested in one unit of an Indian Red Granite Upright Monument with the following specifications: Headstone: 36” W x 6” T x 20” H Base: 42” W x 12” D x 6” H Design: To include the inscription "In Loving Memory David Smith August 24, 1977 – December 16, 2024" and a black rose flower. Please provide a formal estimate for the cost, including sales tax, for in-store collection. Forward the quote directly to my business email at [email protected]. Upon my uncle's approval of the estimate, I will call you to prepay the order in full. We will arrange for collection from your store once the monument is ready. We also have interest in religious Statues. Thank you for your time and assistance. Best regards, Michael Fredenburg Ph: 970-433-6256

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Bellafont, PA

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Fredenburg Interior Design LLC

Online Purchase - Imposter Retail Website Scam

The scammer sent me a tracking number that didn’t belong to me but to someone who lives down the street from me. I found it wasn’t mine when I called FedEx when my package never arrived. Seller then marked my order as delivered when I never received it and I was given fake information. They took my money and didn’t bother sending me what I ordered and scammed me

Dollars Lost: $383.63

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: **IMPOSTER** SHEIN

Online Purchase - Flowershopping.com

I ordered a flower display for a funeral service. I placed order 2 days in advance. I was told would be delivered the next day to the funeral home. The next day, they called me and asked for more money, which I gave them. The next day, they called me and told me that they couldn't deliver it. And it would be another day at which point I told them to cancel it, and they hung up on me.

Dollars Lost: $164.89

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Flowershopping.com

Debt Collections - Phishing

Recieved the following text message: Daryl, your arrangement is now 30 days past due. Forfeiture of your payments applied and account are immediate. Call 844-607-9115. Text STOP to opt-out

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Not Displayed

Advance Fee Loan

I recieve these calls multiple times a week sometimes multiple times a day. I have not applied for any personal loans. My cell company shows the call as potentional spam. I do not answer so it leaves the following voice mail: I am (Various Names) I am the account specialist and working on your $36000 personal loan approval. You can reach me or one of my team members directly at 833-588-3781. The underwriting notes show that we're just pending income verification.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Uknown

Debt Collections

I received a text stating they were a debt collector for Maryland CCU so I called the number, the entire system is AI. When you ask for a representative, the AI rep asks for your name, then it asks for your social

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Harris Harris

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

Ordered 01/17/2026 never received it

Dollars Lost: $490

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: hypeviah

Advance Fee Loan - Loan Solicitation - Phishing Scam

I have received over 100 calls from different numbers, all leaving a voicemail for a loan that I never applied for. All these calls leave a voicemail with a call back number 8335883819.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Advance Fee Loan

Received a call from a Caleb from American Funding Relief left a voicemail stating I was approved for a $161,000.00 hardship loan

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: American Funding Relief

Phishing

Numerous calls a day always from different numbers, blocking does not help.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Debt Collections - Debt Collection Call

"This is Mrs. Clarke from payment processing... you have been flagged as being non responsive... press 1 or call (did not write down the number) Got the call from several numbers; one time I pressed one and held on for an agent to see what the scam was. Person insisted that I owed money. When I asked questions about the source the person got mad!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Payment Processing

Counterfeit Product

I fell for a scam. Charged me a lot more than what was requested. A weight loss drops.

Dollars Lost: $299

Lakeland, FL- 33804

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Gelatide

Debt Collections - Johnson Group

My daughter received a message on her phone from Johnson Group claiming that I had an outstanding debt on a vehicle repossession that needed to be taken care of immediately. I ignored the information until I received a call from someone (606-342-4682) saying they were a courtesy call center letting me know that a civil complaint had been filed against me on an unresolved auto repossession. She said they had a claim number and referred me to the Johnson Group (844-469-0061). I did not call and soon got another call from the same number saying that the office was still open and I really needed to call them immediately. She said that several attempts and a letter had been sent to me several weeks ago. She had no information on the complaint. Less than 5 minutes later I received another call from someone going by the name of Jackie (844-469-0061) and she said it was for an auto repossession from between 2007 thru 2010. I asked which vehicle she was referring to and she indicated a Pontiac Grand Am and they were willing to settle for just under $6000. I informed her I had never owned a Grand Am and she said that the make and model were unimportant. They had a solid contract that shows the information correctly and she may have an error on the information she received but the contract was clear and showed that the issue had not yet been resolved. She said that she would give me 48 hours to look through my information on this matter before the civil lawsuit would be filed and then it would cost me over $12,000 and could result in garnished wages and/or loss of property or assets. She advised me to hire an attorney because I was going to need one. She had all my information including date of birth, SSN, full name, and address. I had never received anything in the mail on the issue as she indicated and again told her that she had the wrong person. She again said that I was fixated on the make and model and that was irrelevant and the complaint they sent me had all that information. I again told her that I have never received any correspondence from them. She said that I was to call her back with release of liens if that had indeed been paid. I explained that I could not get that information on a vehicle I have never had in my possession. She seemed to get a little more aggressive and again said that I needed to stop being fixated on the make and model because she had a clear contract and was just trying to help me. I looked up the phone numbers and saw there were many areas of the country with that same number and several businesses. This incident happened on March 5, 2026.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Johnson Group

Counterfeit Product - Counterfeit Product

Facebook ad for beautiful leather boots on sale, incredible deals. Website looks legit. Boots arrived a month later, a pair of 12 ounce boots! Still receiving emails trying to sell me more boots!

Dollars Lost: $59

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: The Boston Boots

Debt Collections - Debt Collections Scam

Saying I need to pay

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Advanced

Phishing - Phishing

My business has repeatedly received calls from a company identifying themselves as the “Digital Activations Department.” I’m talking 40+ calls in a day! During the call, they claim that my business is not appearing properly on Google search, Siri, or Alexa, and that they can assist with fixing the issue. However, the call raises several red flags. The representatives repeatedly ask for the business owner’s name and attempt to get the name recorded during the call, which is concerning as it could potentially be used for fraudulent purposes or to impersonate the business. Additionally, the calls are often automated and instruct the recipient to press “1” to speak with a representative or press “9” to be removed from the call list. Businesses should be cautious when receiving these calls, as interacting with automated prompts from unknown callers may expose you to further spam or potential scams. I am submitting this report so other businesses are aware of these tactics and can remain cautious when receiving similar calls. No legitimate company should pressure businesses through automated robocalls or request recorded information in this manner. They are targeting small businesses with misleading claims and aggressive telemarketing practices. Please do not say your name or press any buttons whatsoever.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Digital Activation Department

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Richard Lavery / Powerball winner / Giveaway

The scam text is a group text message with 19 unknown numbers including the scam number. Text reads: Hello, I’m RICHARD LAVERY North Quincy man that claimed his $20 million usd dollarsPowerball prize on Thursday Nov 10th 2025, My ticket matched the first five numbers in the drawing earlier this week that featured a world record $2.04 billion jackpot. I purchased this winning ticket at West Squantum Market & Liquors in Quincy. But I announced that I don’t any immediate plans to use this winnings so I’m donating $1,000,000 USD CASH to 20 random individuals,if you got this text your Number was Selected Randomly After an automated Machine Spin Ball TEXT THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AGENT Charles woodley +1 (601) 283-0140 kindly Text him with your claimant code GL45$ for the Confirmation of your Winnings

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Richard Lavery / Powerball winner / Giveaway

Counterfeit Product - TryEden

Absolute horrible communication. They are constantly changing pharmacies. My side effects got so bad I had to stop taking the semaglutide all together. After explain this to them, they seemed to not care at all. Not to mention the billing department is very fishy. I paid for a year up front, but after 3 months that balance 'disappeared" had to argue and call numerous time just to get a "gift balance" for what I already paid. These telehealth companies are such a scam and should be outlawed. You have no idea what your taking and the vials are different every month! Still have not got a refund, claiming the money is a "gift balance" on their website!!

Dollars Lost: $2252

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: TryEden

Retail Business - Counterfeit Product

The company will email you to prolong getting your items. Once items receive they look nothing like what’s on the site. Do not shop there. Do not buy anything from online. Do not be scammed or fooled by the China crap. It’s just a scam. Material is cheap and it’s all a lie. Run and run fast. What I ordered VS what I got

Dollars Lost: $120

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: Loragal

Government Agency Imposter - Passport Rush Impersonation Scam - Fake Passport Renewal website.

Impersonated the US gov passport renewal process. Provided personal information for passport renewal.

Dollars Lost: $100

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

Counterfeit Product - ClarityBlue

I ordered these ClarityBlue glasses because of the supposedly auto focus function that they had and that they would get dark in the sun, well it was NOT true at all. The glasses were very cheap quality and the glasses did not function as stated in their commercials. Supposedly from the commercial I have a 30 day refund guarantee but that was also NOT true they only gave me half of my money back, I paid $63.00 and they were only able to give me back $33, due to some sort of restocking fee, so they do not want the glasses returned at all they pretty much decide for you on the refund and it’s only half. A total scam of false commercials and product.

Dollars Lost: $33

Betsytown, NJ- 07201

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: ClarityBlue

Phishing - Peacock TV Imposter - Fake Customer Service

I called what I thought was peacock. Bur i found out later that it wasn't me peacock

Dollars Lost: $3000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: March 9, 2026

Business Name Used: N/A

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