Victim Location 78258
Type of a scam Employment
Hello ,
I contacted your school admin at UTSA I explained that I was looking for Administrative/Personal Assistant and your email was sent to me, they said you are an honest person. This job is flexible so you can perform the tasks during your spare time outside of school and the position is extremely rewarding. Get back to me ASAP with your cell phone number or your personal email for more information.
Sincerely ,
Victoria Christensen.
Decorators & Art collector
(910) 773-1476 Text only."
This was the message I was sent. I just copied and pasted it. It was received on my school e-mail, and when I looked up the e-mail address, it most closely matched a company in New Zealand that didn’t have a Victoria or John on their list of staff. I forward the e-mail to my advisor and e-mailed the project manager at the New Zealand company to let them know a previous employee is potentially using their old work e-mail to phish people.
Victim Location 38134
Type of a scam Phishing
I don’t know if this message is legit or not. I get texts like this often. They always want more info from me, and I hesitate to open their unvalidated link or give them more of my personal info. Can you help me discover if this is legit or a fraud attempt of some sort? Thanks.
Below is the text from a similar message. I have the same questions. They always make it sound like they have "something special for you, only you." And tell you to act fast before your deal, reward, opportunity (i.e., con) expires. Don’t think or ask questions, just click our link and open the snake pit in Pandora’s Box. That’s how it feels to me, but I am unemployed, and IF this is a legit message, I could use some "assistance." See below:
you may prequalify for $353 in food assistance. Find out if you qualify by 6PM.
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Victim Location 35750
Type of a scam Other
Received phone call stating my vehicle warranty had expired. Press 1 to speak to representative. Representative stated my warranty had expired and wanted to confirm it. I stated it did not expire until end of june. They ask for my vehicle information. I ask them what company they represented. They said thank you and hung up.
Victim Location 37312
Type of a scam Other
The postcard was missing key information: store where item was coming from, item purchased, and what service would be delivering the item. Only relevant information provided was the phone number and a hand written tracking number. Who sends a postcard to schedule a delivery? Definite scam!!
Victim Location 97071
Type of a scam Phishing
Caller left voicemail claiming my social security card had been cancelled and therefore any benefits I receive from the government were also cancelled if I didn’t contact them to correct it.
I don’t receive any government assistance and my card is fine. I believe they’re targeting the elderly as I share a phone account with my parents who are in their 70’s.
Victim Location 38301
Type of a scam Phishing
Called saying Legal Action would be taken if not called. Number does not work
Victim Location 90220
Type of a scam Tech Support
A female voice (possibly computer generated) said "We need to charge you bank account $300 to continue your computer tech support". I immediately hung up.. I have had calls from this same outfit before.
Victim Location 38301
Type of a scam Credit Cards
At approximately 10:25AM, I received an Automated call stating this is not a Solicitation stating that they have been monitoring my credit report and I have been approved for a Interest Free Credit Card by pressing "1" to complete the process. This is not true which and can not do because I have that Information Frozen until I give the Code to allow a report to be made.
I call 731-609-6739 back approximately 11:10AM which went directly to a Persons’ Cell Phone.
(731) 609-6739: Current address: Antioch, TN, 37013
Victim Location 68134
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I have received several calls from this number saying they have a complaint on me. Then they want me to "pay a fee" to resolve the complaint. This is noted on the BBB website as these scammers are trying scaring victims into paying by claiming to have filed a “civil complaint” against them. When they called previously. I told them to file the complaint. I telemarketer said I was rude.
They called again several times, but i did not answer the phone. I think the number has been spoofed. But you can hear others in the background, so it sounds like a "boiler room" operation.
They called again on 2/19 and I told the rep to quit calling me. I then called the number back, and asked to talk with a supervisor. Another woman came on the line, an I told her I was going to report the call to the FTC (which I did). Again I asked them to quit calling.
Victim Location 39046
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
The phone call is always the same. A VERY low-grade robotic voice saying "Hello, this is not a scam. This is a response to your request for information on your free medical grade back brace." I have repeatedly asked to be taken off of their list, notified them that I am on the do not call registry, and reported their calls but it still persists two to three times a month.
Victim Location 29506
Type of a scam Phishing
Phone call received from this number, changes every time but it always begins with "This is not a sales call, do not hang up." Requests information regarding personal medical history, medicare information, and attempts to solicit details for medical insurance. Call received from different number every time, no person on the line but an automated message. Repeatedly informed them to remove the personal landline number registered to my retired, 70+yro grandfather from their calling list but calls continue. Incredibly annoying and potentially dangerous for someone who doesn’t know better.
Victim Location 75482
Type of a scam Phishing
This number has called me numerous times. They are offering zero percent interest on all my credit cards. I have asked to be removed from their list more than once and they continue to call. Today the "representative" decided to be rude and kept saying "I will send you love. You need love? I’m sending some your way." He wouldn’t give my a company name or agree to take me off the list. Only continued to talk over me as I was asking to be removed.
Type of a scam Charity
An older woman of Asian descent ringed my door bell around 1730-1800 tonight. My mother answered the door. She told her she was collecting for a charity for children. I was outside and I did not hear the door bell but I went inside the home and my mom was talking to her and she said she was not interested. I then came in the home and my mother was ending the conversation. My mother told me after she was selling Lindt chocolates or Purdy chocolates and they were 2 for 20 dollars and then said 4 for 20 dollars Canadian ( I also overheard this part as it was near the end of the conversation when I entered the home). But, my mother told me these Lindt chocolates were 3 or 4 in a box and are cheaper to buy at a store. My mom said no and she left. My mom told me it was a charity for children but she forgot or did not understand at first which one it was. The lady had a volunteer tag on her neck as she showed my mother this as she told me but I do not know if it has a photo, described the organization or if it was just a simple tag that said volunteer as my mother did not really focus on that in detail as she just told me she had a tag on her neck that said volunteer. She then went to other houses around my neighbourhood. I think this lady is selling chocolate for she wants to make money (as she is poor) or she may have gotten these chocolates by some other means (stolen, gift etc) and she wants to get rid of them and make a dollar or two. The lady is short, Middle Aged between 45-64 years with a thick Asian accent brown pants, blue hat from what I saw when she left my mothers property.
Victim Location 54002
Type of a scam Other
Recorded message from 203-516-7978. "I am calling from the process division. I have received an order for 2 pending matters. As I am unable to reach you by phone, I will be actively pursuing you at your place of employment and at your residence" Attempted to call back, no answer. I do not owe anything to anyone. They have called 4 times in last 2 days.
Victim Location 37072
Type of a scam Phishing
A phone call to my cell came in from the "reported" number, 800-754-9837, and said if I didn’t call them back at the same number, they would not be responsible for possible legal action taken against my name. He finished the scam call by saying, "Have a blessed day." Awwww
Victim Location 37203
Type of a scam Phishing
See the attached email extortion attempt claiming hacking of my computer and porn.
Victim Location 71639
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Running a classified ad for vehicle..ask if it was still available
I automatically answered yes
Victim Location 48183
Type of a scam Credit Cards
This caller is trying to collect debit/credit card numbers. They claim that you have won a gift card. The amount of the gift card kept changing throughout the call.
Victim Location 60657
Type of a scam Other
Three men came to my apartment building. They buzzed my apartment at the front door, and I did not respond. I assume someone else let them in. About 20 minutes later they knocked at my door. The conversation was as follows:
Me: "Who is it?"
Them: "We are here to talk to you about your ComEd bill."
At this point I open the door but only a small amount. There are three men. None is wearing a uniform. One is wearing a badge attached to his belt, but I cannot see it. The man closest to the door has a ComEd bill in his hands.
Man: "We want to take a look at your bill to see if you are being charged an unnecessary amount. You may be being charged an additional $7 a month. Do you have a letter like this?
Me: "No. I do it all electronically."
Man: "That’s fine, you can pull it up on your phone."
Me: "I’m not doing that. Do you have any ID? Do you have a business card?"
Man: "No, we don’t, but I can write down my phone number for you."
Me: "Okay."
Man: "Do you have a piece of paper I can use?"
Me: "No."
Man: "Okay, well…come on let’s go."
At this point, the men turn to walk away, and I close the door.
Victim Location 60137
Type of a scam Tech Support
We wasted as much time as we could. He tried to get my husband to visit his website because they had detected an issue with our computer. After about 17 minutes of trying to walk my husband through visiting the site he told him to unplug the cables on his computer and shove them up his [censored]. BTW my husband is a legitimate IT guy and when he gets these calls he lives effing with them!
Victim Location 66604
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I did not answer the call. Voice mail was left stating my tax filing from headquarters was due. Account was past due and I had 24 hours to take care of it or I would be arrested by the local cops etc etc etc. Number to reach us is 713-304-9313 & to call them to take care of it.
Victim Location 62084
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a phone call from an unknown company. When I answered they did not give their name. They were informing me my car warranty had expired. I knew that already however asked for information. I asked for what vehicle since I have a few. They said I needed to give them this information. I told them since they called me they should have this information. The woman on the phone had an Indian accent and there was conversations in the back ground which were very noisy. I then hung up.
Victim Location 19530
Type of a scam Phishing
I received calls multiple times a day for weeks about my car insurance. The recorded message asked if I wanted to speak to someone about renewing my warranty. I always hung up, but eventually the calls got so annoying that I finally said ‘yes’ in order to speak to a representative and tell me to get me off of their call list. Lo and behold, the moment I say ‘yes’, they hang up. Now they have a recording of me giving confirmation to whatever they want to sign me up for.
Victim Location 32563
Type of a scam Other
Got a phone call stating that if I did not call back in 24 working hours that I would be taken into custody by the local authorities. I am not sure what they want to do with me calling back, but I am 100% sure this is a scam of some sort.
Victim Location 95453
Type of a scam Debt Collections
they called my cellphone number and left a voicemail stating that if I didn’t respond within normal business hours they could call local law enforcement to arrest me as there are several allegations in the complaint against me. When I tried to return the call, they hang up and do not answer. I attempted to call back to find out if it is indeed me or to inform them they have the wrong number. Still no answer after several attempts.
Victim Location 33811
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received the attached voicemail threating to have me arrested if i did not call them back
Victim Location 80911
Type of a scam Phishing
My phone rings with the number above. I never answer my phone if I do not recognize the number. Then they leave a recorded voicemail (that is partially recorded because the recording begins when my answering machine picks up). In essence the message states that they have tried to contact me for 6 months regarding some issue (that they do not state) and that if I do not call them back they will file charges in the morning. I tried a reverse lookup for the phone and could only see that it was a cell phone from New York and the carrier is Slic Network Solutions in New York. Additionally, I hAve not received any notifications from any one regarding something that would warrant this phone call or message.
Victim Location 94612
Type of a scam Government Grant
Called on my cell phone and said because I was a good citizen, etc., nothing bad in my background, I was eligible for a $700., gift from the government. He gave me some number to reference and another number to call. Then about an hour latter, I got a similar call only from a closed phone id caller, saying that the government was going to give me $9000, if I called into a number. I hung up and called the BBB.
Victim Location 47403
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
I get phone calls almost daily from a highly perky man or woman saying that since I have recently stayed in one of their resorts (I haven’t) I qualify for a vacation
Victim Location 64082
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a phone call around 10:20 AM to my cell phone which showed the incoming call as a local number. When answered, a man says "This is Joe from the company staffing department." He pauses so I said "Ok" and he immediately hung up. When I called the number back, I get a recorded message that is very generic and says it’s customer service and you can press 1 to speak to a representive or 2 to be placed on a do not call list. I chose 1 hoping to find out who this is. Instead another recording states all representative are busy serving other customers. Then asks for an email address to address your concerns via email. I did not do that and I did not press 2 either since I realized this was a scam.
Victim Location 65648
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A man with a very heavy accent called and asked to confirm all of my contact information, and what he had was correct. At one point he asked "where are you now?" and I told him it was none of his business. After a fairly lengthy conversation he finally made his point, which was that the IRS had them review my tax returns for the past five years and that I owe them $3,000. He repeated several times that there is a warrant out already for my arrest and that I would be arrested and put in jail for a very long time. He suggested I might be a victim of identity theft and asked if I made purchases online. When I told him that was nonsense, that I HAD in fact had correspondence from the IRS asking for a copy of a form that I had neglected to send with my 2016 tax return and that there was no mention of back taxes being owed. He ignored that information and insisted that I would be arrested for tax evasion for this amount due. I hung up on him at that point so I could do a search on the number used.
Victim Location 72201
Type of a scam Phishing
Called place of employment when i answered the phone saying my first name, he said first last and name, I said yes and he instantly hangs up.
Victim Location 90808
Type of a scam Tech Support
Called and appear to be having trouble with the line, then came back on and said " can you hear me now", when I said yes they promptly hung up. I had just read about this scam on Facebook and didn’t think about it when I answered yes. Could be there using your recorded yes to approve purchases or phone charges. When I called back I got a recording saying their web address was [email protected], when I selected to talk to a representative they said all representatives were busy
Victim Location 15522
Type of a scam Online Purchase
The company (name not listed) located at the above address is sending junk email advertising emails, about 20 a day. I have tried to unsubscribe, but understand when you successfully unsubscribe they only take you off that one advertiser and the they keep sending numerous others. I have sent them a personal letter requesting to be removed from their master list. I don’t know how they got my email and never gave authorization to use my email. This is a clear violation of the Federal Can Spam Act.
Victim Location 98118
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
I was called at 6:20pm on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The nice woman offered me an unbelievable deal on travel all expenses paid, car, cruise ship, including meals. All because I had stayed at one of their hotels. When she paused, I asked her to please take my phone # off their list and never call it again. Before I was finished, she jumped in and said she was sorry but she had trouble hearing what I said and started to reiterate everything about how wonderful it was while I was trying to re-ask her to take the phone # off their call list. At the end I told her she had heard me and this was abuse. I hung up.
This is the second time I have received this type of phone call and the exact same thing has happened. I fear I will not be taken off their list.
Victim Location 68134
Type of a scam Phishing
Received a phone call asking for the owner of the phone. It was a lady who called. The owner of the phone answered yeah can I ask who is calling. Once the owner of the phone said these words he heard a beep and the caller hung up the call. When the phone number was called back it was a Dominos pizza and then Joes barn. Dominos was a lady who answered and Joes barn was a male.
Victim Location 03301
Type of a scam Other
Upon answering the phone an automated message stated my vehicle warranty is expiring and asked if I would like to speak to a warranty specialist. Upon answering yes the call ended.
Victim Location 44256
Type of a scam Phishing
Received phone call 4/3/2017 @ 11:01 am.
Man with foreign accent asked if I was Chris Byrne. "Mispronounced last name"
I replied "yes".
He then asked me an inaudible question.
When I asked him t repeat it…..he hung up.
Victim Location 67601
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Called, was a recording, saying I needed to call the number they gave back asac…
Somthing about if I didn’t could be legal action..
I knwo we are all current on everything, so I’m not calling this "scam" back, could you all look into this?
Victim Location 43065
Type of a scam Phishing
The male tried to get me to say specific words and would not provide any information. Said he was returing a call from me. I have never called him.
Victim Location 48910
Type of a scam Phishing
+1 248-833-0506 called at 1:52pm on 3/7/17. A man’s voice said "can you hear me" I said "Yeah" then I remembered it’s a scam and hung up. Caller ID said the call was from Michigan which is my state. Call lasted 20 seconds.
Victim Location 26505
Type of a scam Phishing
A lot of numbers called me about a house my dad was selling in Florida. Some how from the same area ccode a lady who didn’t sound like recording said I can hear you can you hear me. I said yes and then she hung up.
Victim Location 44319
Type of a scam Phishing
This call appears to be headset scam related and came from a local number. I did not realise that this was a computer call initially. I was told that I had stayed at one of their properties and that I had won a stay in Orlando. I hung up.
Victim Location 46075
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
Call began
"Hi this is ? From customer service, can you hear me? I amswered yes and then he began saying I had been selected for free Disney tickets. I immediately hung up.
I later googled this and learned that this was a scam to get me to say YES and then record this and charge me for goods and services I do not want.
Please stop this!
Victim Location 06854
Type of a scam Phishing
Received a call about extending my warrantee, caller asked if I could hear her ok right off the bat.
Victim Location 35613
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Can you hear me now scam
Victim Location 15227
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Caller left a voice-mail, saying that they had been ‘trying to contact me’ – wrong. That this matter is urgent. tpld to call 423 445-4286
Victim Location 72015
Type of a scam Tech Support
Told me I needed to send them money to prevent takeover of my computer, did not give amount.
Victim Location 97138
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Today I received a call from a restricted number. I did not answer it, but they left an extensive message saying they were going to serve papers tomorrow at my home or employment. They claim that they have paper to serve related to my name and SSN. Nowhere in the message do they use my name. If you listen closely to the message you can tell it is prerecorded, but they speak in a way that makes it sound like the call is specific.
They went so far as to give me a case number and a phone number. The number is 713-568-4030. I did an internet search on that number and it has been reported that others have received the same call from that number and others.
I believe this is yet another scam like the IRS calls.
Thanks,
*** *** ***
Victim Location 37220
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Stated that this was in response to respond to action by the Treasury Department. I have a recording of the message
Victim Location 01752
Type of a scam Other
Message left by an "Isabel Cooper" on my personal linemail, without mentioning the company she was calling from or a reason for her call, just that "she’s had my paperwork on her desk" for no specified reason or purpose, and that I needed to call back immediately.
Did not return the call, it seems like improper business practices or a scam.
Found other reviews mentioning receipt of various fraudulent and inappropriate calls from 508-533-1905, -1904, -1901, -1902, and -1903 with similar wording and evasiveness.
Victim Location 27292
Type of a scam Other
He said his name was David Reed. And that he had a pending case in his office against me for me adjust accordingly. And if I don’t respond then he’s going proceed with the case. And that his number was 1-859-208-0386. I Google the phone number and it said it was a scam. For me not to answer that call.
Victim Location 83712
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
Fax claims to be from HR Department – offering 5 day 4 night all inclusive vacation packages for $149/pp. Uses Travelocity and Visa logos. Please see attached. This fax was sent to the fax number at our office – xxxxxxxx.
Victim Location 96009
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I received 17 calls in 16 minutes on 12/07/15 to my cell phone. It requested that I take a short survey and then I would be awarded a free Bahamas Cruise. I could not use my phone at all and I chose the option of being removed from their phone list and before I could hang up they called again. The number that called me is as follows 510-370-1873.
Victim Location 20901
Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief
Party calling (name not provided even when asked for name) looking for person to represent who was "talked into" buying a timeshare. For a "fee" would represent the called party in releasing them from responsibility for the timeshare fees/costs.
Scammer knew my first and last name; knew I once had a timeshare. Did not/would not advise where info was obtained. I told scammer they had the wrong party and hung up. .
Refused to mention amount of his "Fee" until I agreed to his offer.