Victim Location 35094
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Called me saying my social security number has suspicious activity.
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
Phone call re: vacation/timeshare promotions, wanting to sell additional vacations or use timeshare points towards a vacation. Have received phone calls re: RCI offering cruises or cruise specials.
Have received multiple calls of this nature. Please note that RCI does not do any advertising or promotion by phone.
Victim Location 18324
Total money lost $1,550
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was easy prey for a puppy scam starting on 10/08/18 by a website called bettypocketbeagle.com. I lost $1550.00 before I realized I was a victim. I discovered too late that everything about the website, owners name, address and the delivery company was all fake. This scammer then change his website name to karlmaxbeagle.com. When I reported this scammer to https://petscams.com/, his website was soon removed. Now I believe he has change the name to noblepocketbeagles.com and I reported this website also.
I am positive that the same scammer used karlmaxbeagle and noblepocketbeagles as his website because he shows the same puppy with the same name on both sites that I had originally ordered. He also uses the term "you come to the right place" in his advertizement.
Victim Location 15217
Type of a scam Employment
They sent…
Hi, I got your contact from Mandy.com for the position of DIRECTORS some consideration, i will like you to work with me on a production. Kindly send your recent resume, availability and sample of your recent job(link) to my email ([email protected]) and i will get back to you with the full job details. Your prompt response will be highly appreciated..Patrick Carr
Victim Location 33195
Total money lost $55
Type of a scam Credit Cards
I tried to make a purchase and the transaction rejected 2 credit cards, I kept trying and provided an additional debit debit card. That was when I realized it was a fake page. The purchase was for 55 dolars. I will talk to the bank tomorow to see if the purchase was made.
Victim Location 97013
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I received a phone call asking if my truck was still for sale and I said "YES" they hung up.
Victim Location 01040
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Phone call from u.s. treasury claiming I’m being sued for fraudulent taxes
Victim Location 87022
Type of a scam Phishing
Today, May 5th of 2018, I got a call and a voicemail from the number "646-396-7491" registered coming out of "New York"; the caller ID displayed it as only "New York" and not specifically as New York City or somewhere in New York State. The voicemail of 30 seconds, as well as I remember it, said, "Allegations are coming against you. To avoid us taking legal action against you, call us at "646-396-7491". Thank you."
Immediately starting to think that this was a scam, I got online and did a search for "legal action against you scam", finding a news article (Fox News 31 out of Denver, CO) verifying that this was none other than, yes, a scam.
This 646 scam number has since called me back twice but has not left any more messages. I myself have not called the number back and do not plan to ever do so.
Victim Location 57105
Type of a scam Phishing
I had a message in facebook messenger from my best friend asking, "It’s you? 🙂 my name. There was an attached video supposedly. I unfortunately clicked on the link. I then reached out to my friend asking what she had sent me. She had done the same thing a few days prior with a friend of hers and was pretty sure it was a phishing scam to get access to her fb friends info. Not sure what the intent was. Quickly changed my fb password
Victim Location 76901
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
Had phone call September 1st from 512-717-0058, asking about medication I take. I asked who they are and they hung up. When I called back it doesn’t ring, no answer. This was a personal question about medication I take and they shouldn’t have that information.
Victim Location 62035
Type of a scam Phishing
This scammer has bought up a block of numbers 0-99 ( 618-491-69?? ) and all they say is this is a recorded line can you hear me, once you reply they hang up. They got me the 1st time and I blocked that number along with 50 others and still counting. Can you please find out who these people are and warn others. Getting ridiculous that I block at least 2 numbers a day from this scam. I haven’t been hit yet by their scam but they are trying to get people to say yes and then who knows what they do with it. Can they get into your cell phone or use it to open or purchase things ? Please look into this.Thank you
Victim Location 63110
Type of a scam Phishing
This call came in on my line at work. I answered per department policy and when the caller asked if they were speaking with [my name] i replied yes and before i could finish saying how may i help you they hung up. I attempted to call back thinking they possibly got disconnected but the number is not available to incoming calls.
I was concerned that I just received a call where all they need to do is record me saying yes in order to authorize charges in my name.
From the online lookup i did on this number it appears this is a scam call number.
Victim Location 59047
Type of a scam Tech Support
The scammers are saying they are from HP, telling me I have a problem with my computer. They called me 7 times yesterday, I did not answer cause I do not usually answer calls I do not know….Called me another 4 times today..I answered…and was told I had a problem with my computer. I then informed them that HP would never call and that this call was a scam…promptly they hung up….then they called again within 20 minutes…a women this time..I told her it was funny she was calling from HP since I have a Apple…she then told me to EAT IT..and hung up…be very aware..do not answer these calls..they will try to hack into your computer…
Victim Location 03867
Type of a scam Phishing
Asked if I was Ashok Shah. I replied "Yes". Caller disconnected.
There is a scam where they make person say "yes" on phone and use the recording to prove an order was placed by me.
Victim Location 29212
Type of a scam Phishing
I think this may have been the scam where they try to get you to say yes……..the female scammer hesitated when I answered and then said she had problem with her headset, she then started talking about she was calling because I had stayed at one of their resorts …I told her to remove me from the call list and I hung up….I do not recall staying at any resorts and this also seemed like a description of some of the scams trying to gety you to say yes I have read about recently
Victim Location 95135
Type of a scam Phishing
On 2/9/17, I received a cell phone call from an unknown source. I believe they wanted to have me say the word "Yes".
I learned after that call that someone may send me a bill and use the word "yes" to confirm the purchase. Also, my credit cards and bank statements may be at risk.
I have not lost any money as of this morning.
Victim Location 28128
Type of a scam Phishing
Received call and person other end introduced himself (do not remember name given) and said he was from Matthews NC. Then he ask "Can you hear me?". Hung up when caller began his spiel. Do not know what he may be doing with the "yes" answer to ‘can you hear me’. Had not heard of this scam until after the call today.
Victim Location 32601
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I received a letter stating I was awarded a $100 gift card to Walmart, Target, etc. I called the number 888-918-8105 and it asked me multiple questions and said that you had to donate $2.95 to receive your winnings.
Victim Location 37415
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Received a letter from Sun Trust Bank about over draft fees. Since I don’t have a Sun Trust account I contacted them about this. They said that there was an account open in my name with all my correct information except for a different phone number. I was given a phone number for the main branch of Sun Trust and talked to someone in their fraud dept.
At that point they put a freeze on the account, I wanted it shut down but the wanted it left open to be able to catch the responsible party and get their legal team involved.
I then contacted the Police about this situation. An Officer came to my home and took all the information and it would be turned over to the FBI for further investigation.