Various

Victim Location 55303

Total money lost $98.50

Type of a scam Phishing

Greetings ~

The following is but a sampling/list of many, many, many emails I have received within a short period of time. I started opening them, as opposed to simply deleting them. I opted to Unsubscribe from their mailing lists. Then began their relentless emails. Also, I’d like to clarify that the credit card company reimbursed me for the $98.50. There is more to this but is complicated to explain via email. I am partly to blame (consenting to their Reward–hence, giving them my credit card # to pay for S & H of the reward) for taking a survey) but don’t want others to be taken advantage of by this companies unethical business practices. However, they have a well constructed/policy in place to protect themselves. The businesses advertised are legit. It’s the "Reward" and/or Today Onlys, Limited Supply/Offer, etc, etc is how the "others" (for lack of the appropriate word—not the legitimate companies themselves) suck us in:

[email protected]

C.B.D. Turmeric:

From: NeckMassager Pain relief

To: edrftgyhujhygtfredrftgyhuhygtfrderftgyhujhygtfrdftgyhuhygtfrder

From: SafeBreath Face Mask

To: zoey55c

Sent: Tue, Apr 14, 2020 10:13 am

From: Medical Marijuana

To: zoey55c

Sent: Tue, Apr 14, 2020 9:59 am

From: ~C??o??n??g??r??a??t??u??l??a??t??i??o??n??s??~

To: zoey55c

Sent: Mon, Apr 13, 2020 10:29 pm

Subject: Re: (????)? ? W? h??? ? s?rpris? for W?lm?rt Shopp?rs! ?? ?

????Congratulations Walmart Shopper????

You have been selected to get an exclusive reward!

To qualify for this special offer, simply complete our 30-second marketing survey about your shopping experiences with Walmart.

Click to start ?? https://t.co/O6e6Ms2NvQ

From: SafeBreath Face Mask

To: zoey55c

Sent: Mon, Apr 13, 2020 5:01 pm

Subject: High Quality Face Mask Everyone in The USA is Talking About

I have plenty more of where the aforementioned in my Spam folder should anyone request them. I’m so hoping someone can do something to stop this company or whatever they are & stop the influx of emails (even when they automatically go to my Spam folder). I’ve wasted nearly this whole day trying to find out how to BLOCK their emails. To no avail.

With Kind Regard,

*****

Victim Location 54401

Type of a scam Government Grant

I received a text message from the email listed above. The message was:

Public records indicate Money may be owed to you. Expires Today: hljn8n.com/qprrillervhuwwbhl

Scammer’s phone none

Scammer’s website none

Scammer’s address unknown

Scammer’s email [email protected]

Country United States

Type of a scam Online Purchase

Initial means of contact Online classifieds (e.g., Craigslist)

We answered an ad for a tractor for sale in Eminence MO. Ad is still up on Marketplace (https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/202185260974487/). The person with the ad responded that he was running the add for his aunt and we needed to email her. I can forward to you our email exchange. She said she was a sergeant in the Air Force at a Billings MT airbase. The tractor was in the Billings Eby warehouse and would be sent to my address at no cost to me if I would send her my name and address. This seemed odd. Slo I did a name check on Patricia Mitchell and found many negative references for her and I also found your site. I expect this is a big scam and the guy in MO who placed the ad is part of it. Hope this helps.

Victim Location 53403

Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency

THEY ASK WHERE WERE YOU BORN?, WHO ARE YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS? WHERE DO YOU GO TO VISIT?

THE CALLER SPEAKS SPANISH WITH A MALE VOICE

Victim Location 33026

Type of a scam Phishing

I picked up the call and said hello. On the other end, the called asked if I could hear him. I said yes. He asked me again and I repeated yes. He then said he was having trouble with his phone and would try calling back. He hasn’t and I don’t expect him to.

Victim Location 01605

Type of a scam Debt Collections

They just asked me to confirm the last four digits of my ssi number I asked who they were and they hung up.

Type of a scam Tax Collection

Recieved a phone call on my cell didn’t recognize number so I didn’t pick it up.Voicemail was left threatening me about being prosecuted if I don’t press one to deal with whatever they want to take me to court for.Reported it to ScamPulse.com and tried phoning RCMP in Ontario but had trouble getting through to talk to them.

Victim Location 35758

Type of a scam Other

the first call on this number was March 5th, and originated from Antwerp, Belgium. After that call, the same number showed California. I got eleven calls. The caller claims that there is "suspicious activity " on my "social", and if I don’t return the call, my number will be suspended. Today March 6th, I have received two calls this morning with same message but new #, 805- 613- 0011. I blocked the calls, but am still receiving messages. I didn’t return call, so I didn’t lose money.

Victim Location 79707

Type of a scam Phishing

My husbands phone line received a text message on Sunday at 8:52 AM and it read as "stop buying drinks for women" and sends pornographic links to click on. I made a police report.

Victim Location 77373

Type of a scam Other

I couldn’t tell if it was a live person or a recording. I said, "Hello", and I heard, "Hello, can you hear me?" I said, "Yes, I can hear you. " Then the phone hung up. Now I have been told that they use this "yes" to zero in on since it is recorded and use it to say I okayed a sale for something which I did not. I tried several times to call them back but never made any sense out of what they said before they hung up the first time but the second two times I tried to call them back, I just kept getting a recording asking if I was from California and if so to press one and if not to press two. I looked this up and found that California is a state that requires two party permission in the recording of phone calls but of course I live in a state that does not have that law. Anything I can do besides block this number which I already did? What do I need to do now? Check for any charges they could have made with my "yes", in the "yes, I can hear you?" Normally I don’t answer the phone unless I know the number but today I was expecting 2 very important business calls and I did not know what number they would be coming from. Thank you. I would appreciate any advice I can get as to what to look for that these people can do. My calls were forwarded to my cell phone so I am unsure what number they called.

Victim Location 99167

Type of a scam Phishing

Scammer simply called about higher education then wanted to give me a list. They asked if I could hear them and I answered yes like an [censored]. I then told them I could look up schools with Google and hung up.

I did some research and found that them using the "yes" can be recorded and used to access services and that others have been scammed by similar though not identical calls.

Victim Location 35115

Type of a scam Other

Said I was going to be arrested due to something about my social security number.

Victim Location 30101

Type of a scam Other

Mailing received implied it was from my ACTUAL mortgage company with a bogus callback number. Internet Reverse check of address and phone indicate a ‘mortgage broker’, NOT MY MORTGAGE COMPANY — Throw in trash.

Victim Location 22101

Total money lost $296.95

Type of a scam Tech Support

I needed tech support for Microsoft. I went online and looked for Microsoft phone support and I thought I found a legitimate number. I called it and the person told me my he had to access my computer to help me. I let him do that (ugh) and he then told me my computer had malware on it. Then the told me I should buy mcafee virus protection….which I did. Oddly he actually fixed the problem I had with Microsoft

Only when I logged into my new mcafee account did I see that there was another persons contact info and last 4 digits of a credit card that was not mine. Also he said I should buy the 3yr plan for $139 yet my mcafee subscription is only for one year. I found your website when I entered the phone number that I called from my phone records.

Victim Location 32301

Type of a scam Identity Theft

Person called and stated: "Hi this is an administer from the hearing review board, this line is recorded, can you hear me?" and hung up.

Victim Location 80917

Type of a scam Other

I received a call from 775-322-7281 that says:

"Um this is Joanna and I’m calling in reference to your student loan. We need to discuss the repayment options with the new changes that have recently gone into effect. Please give me a call back with the reference number 45839. My number is 877-246-8006. I look forward to speaking with you soon." This was an automated call that I put to my voicemail. I know this is a scam and have seen news reports about this exact one. Please beware and do not call them back. Never give out your personal information. If you do have loans, call your loan provider directly instead.

Victim Location 54130

Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

Advertised a guitar on craigslist. About a month later got a phone message that someone was interested. They were out of town and wanted to purchase it for “Cousin”. They were texting was sort of childish with weird wording and improper spelling. They trusted by pictures and we’re going to purchase the guitar. He said they were sending me money for the guitar and shipping. I was charging $425 and I received a check for $1900. It looks like an authentic check from a large department store in the area. They said the extra money was for shipping other stuff also. I texted them back and said they could take their check back and buy a guitar from someone else. They were pretty responsive to return texts messages before. But now I have not heard back from them when I said I wasn’t going to cash the check.

Victim Location 66720

Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

A man with a foreign accent called asking for me and saying it was to due with medicare/medicade. I informed him I had neither and was hung up on immediately.

Victim Location 35613

Type of a scam Phishing

THEY CLAIMED THAT SOMEONE HAD CHARGED AN IPHONE TO MY AMAZON ACCT FROM ADIFFERENT AREA & I NEEDED TO CALL NOW. IT WAS A RECORDING.

Victim Location 32505

Type of a scam Identity Theft

CALLER ID "SCAM" 837AM 12/11/19 MESSAGE LEFT: 8036156158: THE REASON YOU RCVD THIS CALL IS TO INFORM YOU THERE IS A LEGAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION FILED ON YOUR SSN FOR FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES SO BEFORE THIS MATTER GOES TO THE STATE COURTHOUSE OR YOU GET ARRESTED IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS KINDLY CALL US BACK AT 8036156158 THANK YOU

Victim Location 55112

Type of a scam Other

I’m selling a car on Craigslist. Received a reply advocating that I add a Carfax type car report to my sale. Urged me to go to AutoAdviceBlog.com which I didn’t do. Looked up the web site for fraud and found out that this was fraudulent activity. All they got was my personal email address, and so I will probably get a bunch of spam.

Victim Location 55419

Type of a scam Phishing

Call from 315-232-6866. Did not answer. Voicemail left for me with a computer generated voice. They asked me to call back at that # "before they begin with the legal proceedings." No other information left. I did not call back.

Victim Location 54016

Type of a scam Phishing

CONGRATS! Your code "— —" printed on you last receipt is among 7 we randomly picked for $1000 Walmart gift card promotion!

Victim Location 34491

Type of a scam Other

Started receiving calls 3 days ago beginning at 6:39 AM 4 calls AM, saying that my IP address has been compromised in many countries and to press 1 for help. Unable to block #. code 2111 before the phone #.

Victim Location 80020

Type of a scam Other

Received a letter saying that "the office" is trying to reach me because someone has been trying to deliver a package to me and that this is the final notice for me to call and "arrange a delivery time".

Victim Location 35044

Type of a scam Romance

For two days I’ve been in contact with someone posing to be Tiffany Hart USAF and has been telling me she wants to meet me and last text was asking for $300 to pay cell phone bill so she could pay her bill so she could talk to me instead of texting. I researched the real Tiffany Hart and I don’t think she would talk to me. She is first class. She gave me a phone number of 401-232-4421 which she says I can’t call her till she pays bill. I have contacted the real Tiffany on email and waiting for her response

Victim Location 41018

Type of a scam Employment

The "Can you hear me?" Scam

I received a phone call from a place called Perryville, Kentucky asking me about a job site I had recently visited. I have been applying for jobs and I assume my information was received through their website.

Call information:

Female voice, name not received.

I believe she knew my name.

Asked about a job site, I proceeded to ignore that question.

I was then asked if I could hear the caller, I answered with, "Yes, I can."

The phone call was ended abruptly after.

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Call date: 11/18/2019

Call duration: 17 seconds

Call location: Perryville, Kentucky

Call time: 1:32 PM

Victim Location 41018

Type of a scam Employment

I was called from a place called Perryville, Kentucky, I was asked about visiting a job site, which I had done recently. I didn’t reply to that so the conversation was rushed to the next question, "Can you hear me okay?" I then replied, "Yes, I can." and the phone call was abruptly ended by the other line.

Time of phone call – 1:32 PM

Duration of phone call – 17 seconds

Date of phone call – 11/18/19

Victim Location 55106

Type of a scam Home Improvement

I get about 10 calls each day with out state area codes as well as local and robocalls. You will hear Recordings sounding like real person on other end of line. When you call the number back, you get recording to click this or that. When you call back second time you get a different recording to send concern to a email address. Never a live real person. These calls never stop. Some still come through even with blocking. I have received about 300 calls within 2 to 3 months. They always are about healthcare or homeownership. The spam number is 651-2402498. An email they give is [email protected]

Type of a scam Phishing

Not really a fake cheque or money order, but close. It’s an offer of a reimbursement by e-transfer.

Text from the number above, no name given, text is as follows

(#REIMBURSEMENT#)

(23.75 CAD)

To *My number*

Instructions attached:

https://642686.info/INT/

REF:CA570Y

The web page has a bunch of fairly authentic-looking banks logos, and instructions to log into your account, etc. Instructions are in fairly poor ESL-ish English. I went no further, no harm done

Victim Location 37323

Type of a scam Other

Delivery notice scam. Very Common.

Victim Location 48145

Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

wanted to know who are insurance carrier was.said we could get all kinds of drugs and pain killers free.insurance would pay 100% of cost.called are house four times in one day using different phone numbers. phone numbers said wireless caller out of ann arbor mi

Victim Location 94607

Type of a scam Other

Received a call from 212.789.2056 my phone screen also said "Emergency" with my address listed. The recorded voice said you have a call from the Chinese Consulate of the United States you have an important document that has not been received and asks me to press 0 and transfer to China specialist. Then it speaks in Chinese and it continues. This is a fake call.

Victim Location 78739

Type of a scam Phishing

Fake car buyer contacts you about a car you have on Craigslist pretending to be very interested in buying and asks you to send a vvi report on your vehicle. Says you can get it from vehiclevininfo.com

Victim Location 37421

Type of a scam Credit Cards

The email scammer sent emails to my non-profit organization members requesting each person to purchase 6 – $100 Amazon Gift Cards for me as I was in a meeting and could not get away. They wanted the purchaser to scratch off the silver seal, photo all the cards with the account number and send the information to the email sender.

One of my people did purchase the cards, scratched the seal off and sent the photo to me, not the email sender. So I hope this will not reach this sender. Another person started to purchase the cards but the clerk at the store asked what the person was doing. Then told my person that this was probably a scam and recommended that my person check with other officers to my whereabouts. Upon checking, they found out that I was at home trying to reply to other people in my organization that this was a scam. I then sent out a group email to all my people that this was a scam, delete it and do not reply.

This email scammer used my legal name and I do not use my legal name in our organization so that raised a flag to some of my people. I am working with my webmaster to delete the document that we think this scammer got the information from.

The scammer was persistent in sending more emails requesting where was the information they wanted. All of my people were told to not reply to any of these emails. There big mistake was not using my email but a non-recoginzable email.

Victim Location 80203

Type of a scam Phishing

Robo-Call "I’m trent calling on a recorded line, can you hear me?" "How are you doing today"

Phishing for a yes answer on a recorded message.

Type of a scam Home Improvement

In past 2 scams I’ve been emailed or texted do do estimate for tree work on homes. Owner can never make appointments due to illness or injury, in hospital recuperating. Scammer wants the estimate then will approve but can’t meet to pay so it’s a credit card payment but they want to add money to that so they can pay a contractor who only takes cash etc….

Scammer doesn’t own home, live in town or anything else. I always ask to meet and sign contract and that get said of them.

They like to use listings on MLS as it’s easy prey.

Victim Location 76087

Type of a scam Phishing

Calling asking if "can you hear me?" Then hangs up.

Victim Location 41097

Type of a scam Other

Message comes across phone as scam alert. I did not answer. A man left me a message claiming that he needed me to call him back with critical personal information or I would be included in some major lawsuit. It was critical that I called him back by the end of the day. If I did not then I would surely be sued. The whole thing sounds very very sketchy. I did not return the call.

Victim Location 33914

Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

The same scammer contacted me twice, each time with a different phone number, telling me he wanted to buy my kitchen dining set. He would send his check via UPS with a tracking number and I should deposit it in my bank. Today (9-30-19) he texted with a different phone with this message:

"Hello LA, this is Mark Allen the buyer of your Kitchen/Dining Set – Ashley, my other line is acting up and this is my new contact. This is the tracking #9405512699350103112873 I got from usps, once you have it Kindly have it deposited electronically via ATM, mobile deposit or bank once you get the check and get back to me when pickup can be done, Confirm you got the tracking number?" (Vertabim from my phone)

There you have it! Another stinking scammer who refuses to work for a living!! Don’t be scammed by him!

Victim Location 75119

Type of a scam Phishing

Texts asking to rent my chocolate fountain. Asks me for a favor.

Will I deposit his check for $1500.00 in my account and he will give me $300.00 for my trouble.

Please catch this crook. He has been waiting 3 weeks for me to decide. LOL.

I HOPE you catch them.

Victim Location 71201

Type of a scam Phishing

Call from "Social Security" office stating my SS# had been suspended, and to call back or an arrest warrant would be issued. Upon calling back, they just answered "hello". Then they requested my name, SS#, date of birth, etc. When I refused, they hung up on me. I called, again, with them telling me that I would have an arrest warrant issued for me if I did not give them information. **SCAM**

Victim Location 60618

Type of a scam Other

Scammer called, upon me answering they state "Hi this is (forgot Name) can you hear me on this recorded phone call". When I answered "yes", they hung up.

Type of a scam Phishing

Received a recorded phone call explaining that my social insurance number had been used for fraud and went on to explain all the effects of this and to keep my social insurance number activated I would need to press one to give them my info.

Did not give them any info just hung up but had the phone number they called from show up on my caller ID

Victim Location 56001

Type of a scam Counterfeit Product

Im selling a car on Craigslist. I sell stuff all the time so I’ve seen all possible scams but this is one is new. A person calls me but I don’t answer then messages me about the car. I call him back but he ignores me and prefers text. He then asked some questions about the car. Then asks for a VIN report. I tell him the VIN is in the description and he can look it up himself. He then sends me a link for a Website I’ve never heard of to get a VIN report for him. Obvious red flags. Turns out it’s a new scam to put cash straight in there pocket.

Victim Location 78041

Type of a scam Phishing

They call; say your name, and you say yes, thinking its someone you know. They hang up.

Victim Location 89144

Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan

Continuous harrassment from this company. I block an email address, amd i get another email with a different name, same business address. Everyday a new email from a different business name soliciting me to borrow money. This is harassment and i want it stopped

Victim Location 63025

Type of a scam Phishing

stated that legal issues were listed on my social security number and that i should call back. when i call back they ask for my ssn and i refuse to give it. this is a phishing scam that others may not notice.

Victim Location 99501

Type of a scam Phishing

Receiving calls every hour on the hour from one of two numbers in Florida. A robot-voice states "Because we have found many suspicious activities on your social, before we go ahead and suspend your number kindly call us back on our number, which is 941-213-2821."

Victim Location 95066

Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief

I received a voicemail message from this number; no company name or address was offered. A woman identifying herself as Ashley Eubanks in regards to Complaint #CA-Z150682 in process of being filed in Santa Cruz County (which is where I live). She said: "Ma’am, attached to this complaint is a request of wage garnishment against the social ending in" and then she gave four numbers which aren’t what my Social ends in, then said, "Excuse me, ending in" and then gave the correct four numbers. She then said, "You can resolve this voluntarily and avoid that wage garnishment by contacting our firm back within the next 48 hours. After that point this will be filed and a summons issued for you. Our number is (877) 733-0379 and my extension is 114." I didn’t call the number. I Googled the number and didn’t come up with any results. I figured it was a scam but since they gave "specific-sounding information," I wanted to be sure.

Victim Location 58237

Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief

Both yesterday and again today I received a voicemail saying that my account had been suspended. It gave me options to push buttons. Which in a voicemail told me it was recorded. I called the # back and it went to Verizon. They said my account was fine and that their # had been spoofed. The number used yesterday and today were the same.

Victim Location 34105

Type of a scam Phishing

Asked "Can you hear me?" I said "Yes" then they hung up

Victim Location 85736

Type of a scam Phishing

I keep getting phone calls from my own phone number saying my IP address has been compromised in several countries. Sometimes they just call and hang up. I am curious as to how they manage to call from my own number. They continue to say I need to replace up address and say press 1 to speak to someone and i just hang up at that point. They have called me about 5 times in the last 30-40 minutes.

Victim Location 32114

Type of a scam Phishing

Called and said “hey (my name)?” I answered with a “yes” and they hung up immediately

When I called back I got a recorded message

Victim Location 78332

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Scammer called said can you hear me I said yeah out of instinct they proceeded about a gift card win obviously robocall.

Victim Location 02536

Type of a scam Employment

Received an unsolicited check to become a secret shopper. Long list of instructions including check to deposit, texting to track my movements, purchasing gift cards from WalMart. Letter looks suspect, no business name, sounds threatening if you don’t comply quickly with their specific instructions.

Name/Address on the priority mailer is Joel Hoover, 114 S Shirk Rd., New Holland, PA 17557-9209

Victim Location 92103

Type of a scam Phishing

I received a phone call at 9:20 am on Monday August 12, 2019. A seemingly personable woman said hello, this call is being recorded and asked me if I could hear her. I said yes.

Type of a scam Online Purchase

Message originally asked me to email [email protected], responding email came from [email protected]

Story was the same as to why giving away free puppy, moved and couldn’t have them in new home. I had emailed on another ad and it had the same reasoning.

I did respond back asking to meet the puppy to which I haven’t gotten a. Response yet. Reading other posts it seems this is a scam so I will not be writing back or giving any money.

Victim Location 62223

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Our records indicate that we have a reward in your name!

We are holding $100.00 in savings for you as a member benefit, in your name! Please call us toll free at 1*** for details on how to claim your reward to you as soon as possible.

Call toll-free now to claim this reward!

Mom-Fri 8:00 am to 9:30 pm; Sat 8:00am to 8:30pm; Sun 8:00am to 6:30pm

Your Claim #: *** Then in the upper hand cornor of the card is the Date: 7/29/2019

RE:UNCLAIMED REWARD

AMOUNT:$100.00 CLAIM #***

Victim Location 37066

Type of a scam Phishing

This phone number was called 6 times in three days and a couple of times a message was left. So the message is a voice telling you to call the number back and give the last 4 numbers of you social. On July 31, 2019 I called the number. First I got a man that hung up on me then I called straight back and a non speaking English woman answered. She said is this ***. I said yes. I said this number has showed up on my phones many times and I want to know what this is about. Then she said there is a arrest warrant in my name. My response was what for and how do you know you have the right person. She says I do. Then I said then what is my full address. She just gave me the town. Again I said my address. After no response and her telling me I’m going to be arrested, I said this is a scam and you better not ever call this number again. I knew they were trying to get me to pay money to keep from getting arrested which is a scam. I don’t want anyone of any age to get scammed on this.

Victim Location 98260

Type of a scam Phishing

I haven’t owned a vehicle for years.

Victim Location 70122

Type of a scam Other

Caller asks for the owner of our business. When you ask to leave a message they say it is OK then hang up.

Victim Location 23185

Type of a scam Phishing

Constantly get calls from different numbers trying to sell scam money making opportunities

Victim Location 80133

Type of a scam Phishing

Left voice mail threatening legal action if call not returned. Did not answer or return call.Not sure who they were representing.

Victim Location 45039

Type of a scam Tech Support

Caller claims to be a tech service from microsoft that I have subscribed to. Caller states that they are shutting down the business and for me to call above number to arrange a refund of my subscription. I have no tech subscriptions.

Victim Location 48044

Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

Unknown caller from unknown number called and simply asked if we hace recived our medicare care to whihc we answered "yes" (and should not have) then we said we were all set and hung up giving no other information.

We are worried they captured the word "yes" to use for some other purpose.

Victim Location 90032

Type of a scam Debt Collections

Caller left a voicemail wanting to verify my address for a relative that I have no contact with. The caller knew both my name and relative’s name. Said they had SS# information for asset verification.

Victim Location 32507

Type of a scam Identity Theft

I received a call on my home phone while I was unavailable. The message left was, "There is a Legal Enforcement activity on your Social Security number for fraudulent activities. Call back before we begin legal proceedings, 915-209-7191".

Victim Location 54302

Type of a scam Employment

I received an unsolicited email regarding a job I didn’t recognize and couldn’t remember applying for. The email was extremely vague about the job, the business, and the pay and hours. The grammar and wording was that of text that had been run through a translation program.

Victim Location 49509

Type of a scam Rental

I was going through Facebook rentals and one advertise for $900 in a decent area. I inquired and they walked me through the steps to schedule a viewing. The website for this home is legit. The site sent me the lockbox code so I went and viewed the home. When I arrived and got in whoever posted asked me to leave the back door unlocked for a cleaner to come in. (this home was in pristine condition.)

He then proceeded to send me an email application saying his family moved to Texas, etc.

I have reported the post as well as the company who actually owns the home.

Victim Location 20814

Type of a scam Debt Collections

Call received on voicemail to "your student loan." No name of company used, but a name of the caller given, return phone number and a "reference number" to use when calling back. The number called back goes into a seemingly endless loop of fantastic offers (eligibility to win a vacation, $100 gift card, etc), all of which require a credit card and small charge in order to be eligible. I never gave anyone any personal information, but could never get past the promotions.

Behind the endless wall of promotions there is no entry point to a company or person, and there is nothing to do with student loans.

Victim Location 27609

Type of a scam Phishing

I received a call from number 1-501-983-5619 on 6/14/2019 at 12:09pm EST. I answer the call with "Hello". They ask "Is this Victor Lynn" ? I answered "Yes that is me" and they hung up.

Victim Location 55124

Type of a scam Credit Cards

Call started with recording about 0% interest available for credit cards. I waited for an agent so I could request they take me off their calling list. Muzak that was playing sounded very Middle Easter —gentleman that answered my call also had a dialect to match music. When I requested my number be deleted he started spewing profanities at me and laughed when I said I was reporting him and the call. He said, “Wha they gunna do?”

He said he was calling me everyday!!!??

Victim Location 37214

Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

These two came from local numbers today but say Nashville and United States as location descriptions.

These were “healthcare” phone calls – not threatening like the other “Social Security calls” I’ve received today. :-/

Victim Location 66441

Type of a scam Debt Collections

Robotic voice notifying of legal action being taken against me if I do not call back.

Victim Location 80212

Type of a scam Phishing

Recorded message warns of legal and police action if call isn’t returned.

Victim Location 37918

Type of a scam Utility

Automated call saying power was going to be turned off in 1 hour unless pay , call # 1-877-525-8104

Victim Location 34952

Type of a scam Phishing

I absent mindedly said ‘yes’ when the caller had difficulty hearing me, he hung up after hearing me say ‘yes’.

Victim Location 63303

Type of a scam Phishing

Recorded message left on our answering machine – "Return this call or there will be legal charges to seize all accounts and property".

Of course, we did not return the call. The number on the Caller ID, and that the message gave for a return call, was ***.

I don’t believe we were targeted personally other than being in a certain age group.

Victim Location 33609

Type of a scam Debt Collections

“Yes this is Carol Jennings I’m calling in reference to your federal student loan um I’d like to discuss your repayment options _?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_ _?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_ affect recently if you could be sure to give me a call back my number is 866-260-6996 and I’m going to give you a reference number if you can please have this handy when you call back that would make things a lot easier your reference number is XXXXXX thank you…”

Victim Location 54911

Type of a scam Phishing

Consumer advises that they received 12 calls from the company and they just get dead air in the messages.

Victim Location 77845

Type of a scam Phishing

Without naming a business, a recording states to call back or legal proceedings will take place

Victim Location 95110

Type of a scam Phishing

I received a call as well as my step mom saying that their was claim filed against me and that it was through Santa Clars County. She had a very strange accent and kept saying that she was calling on behalf of her client but never said who the client was. She even gave me a case number. The return number was an 855 area code but the number she called from was 408 when she called me in San Jose but when she called my step mom in Texas it was from a 512 area code.

Victim Location 98133

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

My wife received this postcard in the mail.

Victim Location 06471

Type of a scam Phishing

Left a voicemail threatening to begin legal proceedings. Do not know ID as the voicemail recording starts mid-sentence. Instructs to call back twice.

Type of a scam CryptoCurrency

One of several emails from this same scammer using my own personal email for both sent from and reply to. Of course I never sent anything nor ever used any of the sites indicated I was using. Contents are as follows:

Hello!

As you may have noticed, I sent you an email from your account.

This means that I have full access to your account.

I’ve been watching you for a few months now.

The fact is that you were infected with malware through an adult site that you visited.

If you are not familiar with this, I will explain.

Trojan Virus gives me full access and control over a computer or other device.

This means that I can see everything on your screen, turn on the camera and microphone, but you do not know about it.

I also have access to all your contacts and all your correspondence.

Why your antivirus did not detect malware?

Answer: My malware uses the driver, I update its signatures every 4 hours so that your antivirus is silent.

I made a video showing how you satisfy yourself in the left half of the screen, and in the right half you see the video that you watched.

With one click of the mouse, I can send this video to all your emails and contacts on social networks.

I can also post access to all your e-mail correspondence and messengers that you use.

If you want to prevent this,

transfer the amount of $727 to my bitcoin address (if you do not know how to do this, write to Google: "Buy Bitcoin").

My bitcoin address (BTC Wallet) is: 11wQFVQ65DdfzWXqup3JdY7prFazMbXjc

After receiving the payment, I will delete the video and you will never hear me again.

I give you 48 hours to pay.

I have a notice reading this letter, and the timer will work when you see this letter.

Filing a complaint somewhere does not make sense because this email cannot be tracked like my bitcoin address.

I do not make any mistakes.

If I find that you have shared this message with someone else, the video will be immediately distributed.

Best regards!

Victim Location 95860

Type of a scam Other

I’m just texting with them now.

Type of a scam Other

Multiple number have been calling me all week and recorded me saying yes and hung up

Victim Location 48180

Total money lost $481

Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

The number above deposit the amount of $481.00 into my chase checking and chase closed my accounts due to a fraud check that went into my account what can you do to help me Troy English

Victim Location 80232

Type of a scam Phishing

It said “hello?” “May I speak with someone over 18?”

Definitely a recording..thanks!

Type of a scam Other

Received a phone call and the call went: Hello? Hello? Hello? Hello? Can you hear me? Yes. The call immediately disconnected.

After I realized it was an automated person, I was informed by a coworker that it is a type of scam going around.

Victim Location 58301

Type of a scam Phishing

The scammer told me that I had "a computer virus (‘alureon’) and a lot of foreign addresses. He said that the problem with the virus began 7 days earlier, and that he was calling to warn me and offer their services to "clean it up." Then he pressured me to allow them to access my computer remotely using to take over my computer screen and show me the "aleureon virus and infected foreign viruses on my screen." I did allow them to show that because he said that I had had viruses on this computer in October of 2017 and that they {Rizontec] had cleaned it up at that time and I had purchased a1-year antivirus protection plan. He gave me my Rizontec customer #. (And that much is true, because I recalled that I had gotten a call about two years ago on the same type of scam, and unfortunately that time I did send bite on their scheme.] He again scrolled through a long list on my screen of "foreign adcresses that looked like computer programming to convince me that my computer was infected. Next he typed a list of the jobs that they would do to remove the infected files, etc., and then he added on the

Invoice/bill for their services. At that point I became anxious about the cost, sending them money, and revealing my password so they could "clean it up." When they dropped the price. "because You’re a nice lady", and said that I "needed to go to Walmart right now, leave the computer running, and purchase an Apple Gift Card for $500.00," I immediately shut down my computer, changed my password, and called a local Tech support person, called Apple Support, and-activated my on-line accounts. They called me a total of 9 times, until I figured out how to "block caller" at the (i) symbol after the caller"s name and city. They spoke with heavy Eastern accents [like Pakistani], talked fast, spelled badly, used English names, but pronounced them wrong, wrote "500$". Buat I am afraid that I am on a call list. However they did not change their phone immediately. They were very persistent, but I believe there were only two of them, David and Kevin (pron. Kee-vin) The phone # showed up as a Lake Wales, FL number, but they were irritated when I asked about that, and they said "NO, They were in California!" as if that is more legitimate than FL.

Victim Location 76034

Type of a scam Phishing

Robocall telling me that fraud activity on my social security number has local officials being notified

Victim Location 55901

Type of a scam Other

Caller said "I have you on a list as NOT being interested in a walk-in bath or spa, is that correct?" I stupidly responded "That’s correct", expecting a long spiel to follow. The caller immediately hung up, which made me realize that I had just given him an affirmative response that he recorded and could now use to scam me with phone orders, etc.

Victim Location 55305

Type of a scam Other

Someone called with a telemarketer’s tone of voice in a think Indian accent posing as a potential customer. The kinds of questions asked and the tone of voice were not typical of a legitimate customer inquiry. The call I received like this culminated in the man asking me to take his email address, "decision maker at —" and he asked me to repeat it, which I did not because I was already wise to the scam by this point in the call. I hung up at that point, but may have been tricked into saying yes. The second time I got one of these calls about a week later I asked him some test questions, in case this was a different caller with a legitimate inquiry. His responses were not very far off yet still not fitting, even taking into consideration English as a second language. He seemed to be rushing through my inquiries to get me to say yes. The man said he would stop in at 4 p.m. just like the last call said, and he asked "Are you a salesperson?" and "Will you be open then?" trying to get a YES reply. He asked me to take his email and I said "that is not necessary" and I ended up hanging up on him. The call came from a blocked number.

Victim Location 54701

Type of a scam Phishing

Scammer appears to use a local number. Responding to that number by text saying that you’re busy results in the apparent real owner of that number responding that they don’t know why you have texted them.

Victim Location 19082

Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

3 calls a week selling braces. Asked to be put on do not call list but they keep calling

Victim Location 53045

Type of a scam Debt Collections

I did not answer the phone, so I listen to the message left. The caller stated she needed to talk to me about my student loan repayment. The woman did not give me the name of the company. She told me to call back at this number above and gave me reference number to use.

Victim Location 80124

Type of a scam Employment

Received the following email: Hello!

We returning back regarding application on a Careers jobboard for opening of Procurement Specialist.

We have received many applications for our offer and the screening process is still runing. The search committee is reviewing your information and we are more than glad to say that you have been selected for an interview.

Base Salary you will have starts from $85,500.00 to $147,300.00 a year. Also you have flexible schedule, and generous benefits: standard company health, life, disability and dental insurance coverage.

The duties of the position:

– Negotiate with vendors

– Supervise a team of managers and control them

– Monitor contract compliance and do optimization of contractual obligations

– Develop long-term strategic sourcing plans

– Manage office supply inventory and provide administrative help as required

Please see conditions below:

– Aged 30 years or more older

– Be a citizen of the United States or have permission to work

– Decision making skills

– Be great time keeper

To verify your agreement for the position, please write the following and answer us back:

– Name and Surname:

– Current phone number:

Thank you for your attention!

Victim Location 48131

Type of a scam Identity Theft

Received a call from someone maybe french or german, the voice mail was undecipherable except for the words "legal action against you" and that phone number to call back from. When I called they said they were taking action against my social security because of a number of suspicious transactions and asked if the police had contacted me. When I said they hadn’t they said again that there was action against my social security. When I asked him to explain, he insisted that I first take down his info so he could protect me. I asked again that he explain and said that he sounded suspicious, at which point he hung up.

Victim Location 85718

Total money lost $4,702.50

Type of a scam Identity Theft

While I was on a trip out of the country 2/13/2019, my bookkeeper received a series of emails. The emails looked exactly like my email address and signature, they used my email address above. So, my bookkeeper thought she was communicating with me. Long story short, the person who was impersonating me asked my bookkeeper to change their bank information for their direct deposit of their pay checks. As she thought she was communicating with me, she made the change. We found out last Friday March 1, 2019 when the employees came to me saying they did not receive their pay. After calling my book keeper we realized what had happened. That my email was spoofed and they directed the funds to a bank that uses re-loadable debit cards. The funds were deposited on Friday. We have contacted intuit, who does the payroll transactions and filed a report and they are trying to get the funds returned to us.

Victim Location 53704

Type of a scam Other

Please see this website-

https://doorcountypulse.com/funeral-expense-mailer-may-scam/

I am the property manager of a senior living community and two of my residents return the postage paid card. A woman showed up today unannounced, and tried to lure them into opening their homes – which one opened her door, and the woman blocked her form closing the door by putting her foot in her front door. My resident said she was very sweet talking at first, and then got very rude, and told her to NOT try to make contact with the business (mailer) she had filed out. My resident called me, and I entered the address on the card, and found this website I am sending to you.

After the woman left, there were multiple copies of another "Mail this card today" from Old American Insurance Company. I believe this is part of the same scam. I am not able to atach more than one image, however, I can send it o you if you want to contact me.

It would appear this scam is going full force again.

Victim Location 85546

Type of a scam Phishing

I received a call today from an automated message that said an arrest warrant had been put out on my name due to fraudulent activity associated with my social security number. They told me to call them back and speak to a social security officer.

It seemed very sketchy, so I looked up the phone number to see if it was associated with any legitimate social security offices. Instead the number belongs to a company called Onvoy LLC and associated with a company called Intelliquent, both of which are hard to find information about, but which appear to be technology companies of some sort. I did not return the call.

Victim Location 32507

Type of a scam Phishing

The caller asked “Are you (insert my name)?” I said “yes” and they hung up.

Victim Location 55378

Type of a scam Other

Phone call, I didn’t answer the call, they left a voice mail left. The reason you have received this phone call from our department is to inform you that your social security number because we found some suspicious activity so if you want to know about this case just press one. Thank you.

Victim Location 52404

Type of a scam Debt Collections

Using a local number. I blocked the original number. Calling saying a legal Matter and federal law prohibits their company from providing any information about the matter in a voice message. Saying they need me or my representation to call them.. next message saying they have not heard from me. This matter should not be taken lightly or ignored. Saying I have been notified!!! Next message saying they are sending me a package in the mail. I need a state or federal ID to receive this package. I have received no package. Now using another number. They will not stop. Please make these stop!

Victim Location 53209

Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

I have been robocalled 2-3 times a day from different numbers every time. The message is the same, number different. They ask if I am in pain & want to sell me a leg brace. I never pick up, but it has become annoying, to say the least.

Victim Location 68022

Type of a scam Phishing

Several e-mails came into our establishment this week. Attached is an example of one, Same basic message and same originating e-mail address. They are e-mailing us with our Owner’s heading and name asking for personal phone numbers of employees to text and follow up to get gift cards for him.

Type of a scam Other

Someone called and asked if I was who I am. Without thinking and on reflex I said yes. Then they hung up. I guess when the phone rings you now have to immediately think "scam". I suppose I’m now going to be ripped off? report these clowns please. *** is the number they called from.

Victim Location 55438

Type of a scam Other

I received a phone call at work. The caller dialed my direct phone line and after I answered the phone, they said my full name, as if they were checking to make sure it was me. I answered "Yes" and they immediately hung up.

Victim Location 31558

Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

Received many calls from different numbers (I enter them in "Calls Blacklist" app as they come in). The caller phone number is always in my area code (912), making it look like someone I might know. I hear a taped message about back brace available for my "known" medical problem (nonexistent). Press 9 to have my phone number removed from their call list, or 2 to speak to an agent. Chose 9 on first several calls. Then started choosing 2 to speak to an agent. Told agent to remove my phone number from the call list. Got hung up on in mid-sentence. These calls have continued every day now for weeks.

Victim Location 89002

Type of a scam Credit Cards

Stated I was approved for a new one. Anyone with common sense knows a credit card isnt preapproved without running credit and they dont have my social. They were phishing for my social security number!

I told them to never call again and the person on the other end said, "I will call again and again and again and again…" Then hung up on me.

Victim Location 92562

Type of a scam Online Purchase

I have several items on Craigslist in Murrieta Ca 92562

Just received a text from this number to purchase a laptop I have advertised .The person said they would send me a money order and 40 dollars extra,Totally a crook.

I was not scammed I stop it before he got the equipment .I wanted to warn people about this person

Victim Location 63021

Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

There has been fraudulent activity using my social security number and my number is going to be suspended unless I return the call to the above number. The recorded message will call numerous times with the same recording and errors in word usage?

Victim Location 06851

Type of a scam Government Grant

I received a message in Facebook Messenger from a friend who first asked how I was, etc. then received messages saying I should check out CDFA, Counsel of Development Financial Agencies, a organization helping people to improve standard of living. Next thing was “my friend” saying she received $50,000. At that point, I checked with my friend who, of course, did not have any knowledge of what I was talking about. The latest message:

“I think you should contact Mrs Collen the agent, for you to be able to apply and get your own money. Do you know how to do that?”

How do I stop this or protect myself??? I responded to the first couple messages, but when the $50,000 came up, I knew it was a scam and stopped responding.

Also, the scammer is using my friend’s messenger name that connects us.

Victim Location 80466

Total money lost $25

Type of a scam Other

Selling my car. Interested party emailed me and requested a VIN Check through carhistorydetails.com costing $25 and me entering my credit card number. However, I was never able to talk to anyone at this website nor the interested party. This is a scam to steal your credit card number.

Victim Location 77080

Type of a scam Government Grant

received text message from a known friend asking if i received my money. claims she received 200,000 and saw my name on the list. gave me the contact info. you text them and they claim goverment gives grants but you have to send money first and will receive money within 12 hours. I don’t believe my friend actually sent me this text, i asked her to call me on my home phone. haven’t heard from her. This all took place in thr last 3 hours.

Victim Location 99217

Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief

This number has called multiple times and I have missed the call. I picked up and he was trying to ask me to give information to lower my credit card interest rate. I asked simple questions like how much do I owe, what is your company name and I only have one cc and I know the amount and he wasn’t even close then I questioned him and he hung up real quick

Victim Location 85248

Type of a scam Phishing

I was expecting a call back from SOS exterminating and got this call asking if I was (my name) so I said yes and they hung up. Immediately dawned on me that this was suspicious. I don’t know what they plan to do with it.

Victim Location 34638

Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

231-220-9531 Muskegan MI on my called ID when I picked up my landline phone. Male voice said my name to which I answered "Yes". He hung up. I called the number to see who it was because I heard about the say Yes scams on the news. A female answered and I said you tricked me and I don’t want whatever you are selling. She hung up. I called back again and a recording came on. It said you are on a recorded line about the pain you are having and your insurance may pay. A female then came on the line. I told her you tricked me and I am not interested in whatever you are selling. She said she would take me off the calling list and hung up. I feel sure this was a scam. I reported the call to BBB, FCC and my local sheriff. This just happened November 23, 2018. It is to soon to know what they intend to do with my "Yes" recorded response.

Victim Location 27265

Type of a scam Phishing

Asked if I could hear them, I was expecting another call and I said yes then they hung up.

Victim Location 60510

Type of a scam Other

she said hi and i said nothing and she said hi, can you hear me? an obvious recording…googled the number and it was from Elmhurst, il.

call was made to my cell phone.

Victim Location 10002

Type of a scam Other

It started with a voice message claiming there was a law suit "under my name" filed by the US government.

Next day a call with just this message

"If you son’t return the call you have to face legal consequences"

The voice is a robot.

I will not respond obviously it is a scam but warning others who might call and respond by "yes" to whatever this scammer is trying to enroll them in.

Victim Location 19464

Type of a scam Tax Collection

Call received on 10/22/2018 on my cell phone from a Tel number in Lincoln, Ca. I did not answer as I did not recognize the number. Call went to my voicemail but beginning of recorded message was cut off. It was a robocall not a live person. The message threatened legal consequences if I don’t return call ASAP. I don intend to call back.

Victim Location 80840

Total money lost $1,500

Type of a scam Other

On October 3, 2018, I received a call from what I thought was a PC support company called Technocare Technology, who I’ve paid $1,599.00 for life-time computer support back in June 2018. Assuming that they were the ones calling, I had forgotten to ask for a security code to confirm who I was talking to. Anyway, they had stated that I was due a refund of $1000 from my original cost of their service and that the amount could be transferred back into my bank account. They said that they needed to remove and then download some new software on my PC. So, I let them gain access to my computer to start working on it while I watched. After keeping me on hold several times, as well as loosing contact and waiting for them to call back quite a few times, they wanted to try and transfer the refund to my bank account on line, which I agreed to; but they claimed they were having problems making the transfer. I had made the original payment through Paypal, who in turn had the payment transferred from my bank account. The PC person on the phone guided me through the process of writing a dispute to Paypal to claim back the $1,599.00 for inadequate software. After which, he told me that I had to send $1,500 granting a $100 discount to complete the refund process. He requested that I send the money with the use of 3 gift cards at $500 each. That’s when I asked why I need to send money to receive a refund and I mentioned not going through with this. That’s when he threatened me with a law suit, which spooked me and so I complied. I purchased the gift cards and read the account and pins numbers to him. After which, he said he had to confirm that the cards were good and would get back to me in about an hour. After about 2 hours of waiting for a call back. I decided for the first time to call him back and realized that the number they used to call me could not be reached.

Victim Location 92114

Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

On Oct 9, 2018 approx. 3:42 p.m. I received a call on my landline from a young lady saying that their records indicate that we may benefit from a medicare benefit and asked me to confirm if I was between the ages of 50 and 65 (I think). I said Yes, then she said excellent and kept talking. As I was trying to interrupt and say that I am not interested in talking any further about it, I could tell at that time that it was a recording, then I got cut off. Only then did I realize that I may have just been a victim of a potential "Yes" scam. be aware, they are getting more creative with their questions, it is no longer just "Can you hear me?"

Victim Location 53226

Type of a scam Other

Never gave a name for their company. Just told me that this was the last day to get their deal (auto warranty). When I asked if I could call back, they went silent, but never ended the call.

Victim Location 68104

Type of a scam Phishing

Female voice, VM starts mid-sentence, "there are 4 serious charges against you right now" . English voice, incorrect grammar and tense. "The local police will arrest you".

Victim Location 44256

Type of a scam Identity Theft

Called and I picked up and said hello they asked for my name and I said yes and they hung up

Victim Location 77029

Type of a scam Phishing

This scammer was telling me that my was hacked and the hackers were using my Email to sell and broadcast pourne and they could make my computer secure again and get rid of the hackers

Victim Location 76087

Total money lost $25

Type of a scam Online Purchase

They call acting interested about a vehicle I have for sale and hang up quickly. They then text with an excuse about the call being cut off. They tell you to go to the autovinncheck.com website and get a vin check done and they will come and purchase the car. The cost is 25 dollars and this has happened to me 6 times. I only paid one time

Victim Location 80439

Type of a scam Home Improvement

Male stated that he was on recorded line and then stated he was calling about home security. Male then asked if I could hear him. That is when I hung up

Victim Location 85750

Type of a scam Debt Collections

Left a message saying I have ‘4 serious allegations pressed on my name’ and to contact them before they involve the local cops. No Names. only the phone number.

Victim Location 46383

Type of a scam Phishing

Constantly called. No message left. I ignored at first, then after a year I answered and hung up after I heard the message. The message stated that my vehicle warranty was ending and they offered me to purchase an extension. The next time I answered, I pressed 2 to be taken off their list. The next time I answered, I pressed one to speak to a person, when she answered she asked what year my vehicle was. I asked her how to be taken off their call list if pressing the number 2 option didn’t work. She hung up. And now here I am making a report. Hope it helps!

Victim Location 33803

Type of a scam Debt Collections

Multiple calls to cell phone daily threatening to pursue me at my work and home, asking for a call back to avoid action against me. I never answered but a voicemail was left at every call. This is ongoing still. I live in WA but have a Florida cell number.

Victim Location 15122

Type of a scam Other

received a call from a local number, caller asked if I could hear her… I unfortunately responded with YES I can hear you and the called hung up

Victim Location 78758

Type of a scam Phishing

Caller asked if I could hear them, and I responded yes. I also heard a ‘tone’ that sounded like they were recording me.

Victim Location 54401

Type of a scam Employment

This person posted a job vacancy on facebook for an iPhone dispatcher, secretary and in an email response also added a financial officer. When replying to the job through private email outside if fb no one responded until i wrote on the original post on the fb group explaining that I had contacted them days ago after they suggested that i PM them for more information. In my original email I placed a disclaimer that would nit allow for them to use my email address for anything other than the job in question. Inly after I posted that i had emailed them days ago they said they already had responded so I went to my email and found a new email from them written at 3 am. It was a copy and paste of the fb post with one additional job title added. It was written in poor grammar and signed faithfully yours RDowney. No details or complete job description were given nir was a company name or location.

Victim Location 81301

Type of a scam Government Grant

"You may qualify for a state-regulated program to pay for your final expenses.

It is important you know how to qualify for this benefit available to you. This benefit will pay for 100% of all funeral expenses up to $35,000. This payment is Tax-Free for COLORADO residents.

You are entitled to receive no-cost information as a resident of COLORADO. IMPORTANT – Return this postage-paid card within 5 days."

Victim Location 90071

Type of a scam Phishing

Kept asking if my name was correct and hung up.

Type of a scam Phishing

He started out by asking my store’s business hours. Then he complimented my voice, I guess so I’d say "thank you". Then he kept asking if his background was too loud, maybe looking for me to say "no" or "it’s fine" or something. That’s when I hung up.

Victim Location 77027

Type of a scam Phishing

Automated recording claimed several serious allegations and will be taking legal action. Also, will be taken under custody by the cops.

Victim Location 94066

Type of a scam Phishing

Robotic voice on my voicemail – ‘ a second attempt to avoid initial appearance before a magistrate judge or grand jury, now this is a final attempt to reach me – to know my final case number & to speak to a federal agent call back on 315.353.4473.

Victim Location 33706

Type of a scam Phishing

Person called, asked for me by my first name, I unfortunately said "yes", the caller hung up, I redialed and a system message saying that the number could not be reached and to try back later… no caller ID

Victim Location 37641

Type of a scam Phishing

I am selling a car on craigs list and got a phone call from the above number. I did not answer, and later received a text requesting that I purchase a vin report from the website http://vinncheckpremium.com. said he was looking forward to purchasing my car, had been looking at that model car for years, but had to have a vin report check from that particular website. after looking up the website online, it looks like this is common scam to get your credit card number. i did not purchase a report.

Victim Location 62024

Type of a scam Phishing

I received a phone call and when I said "Hello", the man on the other end of the line said "Is this (my first name)" and I replied, "Yes, it is". The line then went out and when I tried to call the line back, it came up as a local business phone number for Olin Brass employees. I checked with their corporate number of *** and was told it was not a valid extension and was probably a scam. Also concerning is that my home phone number is an unlisted phone number.

Victim Location 55106

Type of a scam Phishing

I don’t know where this originated but the voices (I’ve gotten 3 calls) have been both male/female with U.S.A. (midwest) accents. They inform me that my ‘computer company’ is going out of business & I should call a certain phone number to ‘collect my refund’. At the end of the call they mention Windows & Microsoft. I DOUBT VERY MUCH THAT MICROSOFT IS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS! ‘Computer company’ is a vague term. I sincerely doubt a ‘refund’ of money will be forthcoming; rather they’ll want my bank account number to ‘transfer’ the ‘refund’ to me. Fat chance! I have hung up without going any further with them.

Victim Location 01610

Type of a scam Other

Robo call. Tried to call back and they didn’t pick up. Tried again and the phone “refused” the call. Voicemail was left saying my federal tax id and myself was under investigation including my family. That the government is filing a lawsuit against me and to call the company to dispute. They say The government is filing a debt against me for intentionally not paying a credit card debt. Not true and not the method that the government uses to notify someone of an issue.

Victim Location 39110

Type of a scam Other

I received an email saying that someone had recorded a video of me watching a porn website. They threatened to send the video to all my contacts if I did not pay them $7000 in Bitcoins.

Victim Location 92129

Type of a scam Phishing

Was contacted about a vehicle I have for sale. They requested that I go to carbgchecked.com and generate a vehicle history report. The site redirects to official.VIN. Shady site.

Victim Location 80550

Type of a scam Government Grant

Using a fake Facebook account, this person was offering “grant” money. After a few texts, they informed me of the cost for various amounts of money. You don’t have to pay for grants so it was obviously a scam. Now they won’t leave me alone and have threatened me: “we can work on all your information and put you in trouble i bet it with you”

Victim Location 41014

Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

I think they are spoofing people’s personal cell phone numbers. I got a call yesterday with an actual person’s name showing up on my caller ID on my cell phone. I answered, the message says "This is not a sales call, do not hang up. Press 1 to be transferred to a live person for help with a medicare covered back or knee brace. Press 2 to be added to our do not call list." Yesterday, I pressed 2, they called me again from another number today, both are similar to family member’s numbers, so I wasn’t sure if it was another family member on the same plan, but a number that I didn’t have in my phone yet. When they called today, I pressed 1, got a live person, told them I asked them to take me off yesterday and the guy hung up on me before I could finish my sentence. No company name given, I was going to ask the name before he hung up on me, I tried to call back and it went to voicemail, making me think that it is in fact spoofed from a real person’s phone number.

Victim Location 94605

Type of a scam Phishing

RECEIVED PHONE CALL ON MY CELL FROM A CRAIGSLIST USED CAR AD THAT I HAD RECENTLY POSTED. I HAD USED MY FIRST NAME SO THEY KNEW I WAS A FEMALE. A MALE VOICE REACHED ME TO ASK IF IT WAS STILL AVAILABLE. ABRUPTLY CUT OFF. I MESSAGED THE PERSON WHO CLAIMED TO HAVE A POOR SIGNAL. THE ENSUING TEXT CONVERSATION WAS AN EFFORT TO GET ME TO GO TO NOWVINCHECKS.COM (PERSON SAID HIS BROTHER WAS A CAR DEALER AND THEY RECOMMENDED IT) WHICH WANTED INFO FROM ME AND WAS GOING TO PROBABLY CHARGE ME FOR A CLEAN TITLE REPORT OR AT LEAST COLLECT A CREDIT CARD #. I NEVER HEARD OF IT SO CHECKED FOR IT ONLINE. WAS REFERRED TO VEHICLEHISTORY.GOV AND I SAW THE LEGIT ONES FOR INDIVIDUAL OWNERS VS DEALERS THAT DID NOT INCLUDE THIS. THE RESPONSES I WAS GETTING TO MY QUESTIONS TO THE TEXTER DID NOT ANSWER ANY OF MY QUESTIONS SO IT DID SEEM SUSPICIOUS.

Victim Location 33713

Type of a scam Romance

Below is the email received.

I won’t beat around the bush. I am aware noah33 is your pass word. More to the point, I know your secret and I’ve evidence of it. You don’t know me personally and nobody hired me to check out you.

It is just your bad luck that I found your misadventures. The truth is, I setup a malware on the adult video clips (porno) and you visited this website to experience fun (you know what I mean). While you were busy watching videos, your internet browser began functioning as a Rdp (Remote control desktop) that has a keylogger which provided me with access to your display and web cam. Right after that, my software gathered your complete contacts from facebook, and email.

Next, I put in much more time than I should have exploring into your life and created a two view video. First part displays the recording you were watching and second part displays the recording of your web cam (its you doing inappropriate things).

Frankly, I am willing to forget exactly about you and let you move on with your daily life. And I am going to present you two options that can make it happen. These two option is either to ignore this letter, or just pay me $ 1900. Let’s examine above two options in more details.

First Option is to ignore this email. You should know what will happen if you select this path. I will, no doubt send out your video to all of your contacts including friends and family, co-workers, and many others. It does not save you from the humiliation your self will must face when friends find out your dirty videos from me.

Option 2 is to pay me $ 1900. We will name it my “confidentiality fee”. Now let me tell you what happens if you choose this path. Your secret remains your secret. I’ll delete the recording immediately. You keep your routine life as though none of this ever occurred.

Now you may be thinking, “I will call the cops”. Without a doubt, I’ve covered my steps to ensure this e-mail can’t be traced to me and yes it will not prevent the evidence from destroying your daily life. I’m not planning to steal all your savings. I just want to be compensated for my time I put in investigating you. Let’s hope you have decided to create this all go away and pay me the confidentiality fee. You’ll make the payment through Bitcoin (if you don’t know this, type "how to buy bitcoins" on search engine)

Amount to be sent: $ 1900

Receiving Bitcoin Address: 1Q44vb1sVAwbqg1Qtp3SADJoXWrPtgnD8f

(It’s case sensitive, so copy and paste it)

Tell no-one what you will use the Bitcoins for or they possibly will not sell it to you. The task to have bitcoins will take a short time so do not put it off.

I’ve a special pixel in this email, and now I know that you’ve read through this e-mail. You now have 24 hours to make the payment. If I do not receive the BitCoins, I definitely will send your video recording to your contacts including friends and family, colleagues, etc. You better come up with an excuse for friends and family before they find out. Nevertheless, if I receive the payment, I’ll destroy the video immediately. It’s a non-negotiable one time offer, so don’t waste my time and yours. The clock is ticking.

Victim Location 85743

Type of a scam Phishing

Work place phone rang and person said "is this (my name)? I answered "yes" and there was only static after that and then I hung up. It seemed fishy to me.

Victim Location 85120

Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief

This person texts saying his name is Danny and said he noticed my home was in foreclosure and he could help.

Victim Location 94609

Type of a scam Phishing

I received a phone call with an automated recording telling me that my auto insurance policy was about to expire (I don’t have a car). I was asked if I wanted to speak to a representative, and when I said yes (to ask to be taken off their call list), the phone call hung up. Not sure if it was a phishing attempt or an attempt to get an audio recording of my name.

Victim Location 99148

Type of a scam Phishing

Caller asked if I still had my car for sale on craigslist. I said "yes". No further comment from caller. Phone went dead. I called the number back. busy. tried several times. same thing. googled phone number. came back as verizon land line from Pennsylvania. Many numbers listed all in order. Appears to be getting me to say yes so they could bill or send me something I didn’t order. The person on the other end was adult sounding educated with no accent. I will wait and see what develops. I have heard of this type of thing many years ago, but not recently. They use your recorded yes and phone number to do something illegal and unwanted.

Victim Location 26505

Type of a scam Other

I posted my used vehicle online for sale on craigslist. Shortly after I received a text message asking if I would sell it. Then he proceeded to ask me to purchase a vehicle history report and send it to him and he sent me a fake link and proceeded to tell me that link was the best place to get a history report. It seemed fishy so I did some research and then told him I was reporting this to the BBB.

Victim Location 66204

Type of a scam Other

I am receiving multiple calls form different numbers doing the same thing. Threatening arrest for legal charges brought against me

Victim Location 53711

Type of a scam Business Email Compromise

Three recent calls. Did not answer. They left Voice mail message indicating that my e-mail account would be inactivated because it was being used to ask recipients for personal date such as SSANs and bank account information.

Victim Location 43614

Type of a scam Phishing

I do not have much info, they sent text offering pre approved money large sums..wanting me to click on links, which I would not ever do. Text was telling me to move fast the first one they sent had an expiration time of 10:00 p.m. called number constant line busy signal.

Victim Location 72401

Type of a scam Debt Collections

Left voice mail stating I was going to have 4 charges pressed against me

Victim Location 70520

Type of a scam Tax Collection

Getting calls from NY phone number, no business name or ID of any sort, saying that I am involved in some sort of legal issue with me on the wrong end of whatever and wanting me to call back. Have not done so.

Victim Location 81505

Type of a scam Credit Cards

Caller said I was eligible for lower credit card interest rates for paying on-time. He then proceeded to ask me what credit card I have. (Doesn’t he have that information?). He asked what my total credit card charges were, and also when my card expires. He said its for verification purposes. All things I think they should have. I never promoted my call (nor did I give him any information) and told him I’d call my credit card company to verify. He hung up.

Victim Location 33974

Type of a scam Phishing

I posted a car for sale on Craigslist and received a call asking if it was still for sale. After I said yes, they hung up.

Victim Location 77084

Type of a scam Phishing

Caller said there were 4 orders against me that expire in 24 hours and if I didn’t call them back the local police would come and take me into custody.

Victim Location 43103

Type of a scam Debt Collections

Left a message on voicemail stating I had to call this number back that their department of physical property had me under investigation and I had to call back to avoid issue of an arrest warrant or any legal prosecution against me.

Victim Location 48042

Type of a scam Phishing

Automated voicemail received telling me to call back because of allegations against me that would result in police custody.

Victim Location 34695

Type of a scam Phishing

This number keeps calling my cell phone. I don’t answer, but it leaves a recording which sounds computer generated but has incorrect English phrases and is hard to hear. Says something about calling the number back within 24 hours or there will be LEGAL ACTION TAKEN AGAINST ME. Number calls periodically and then consistently during a day, like every few hours.

Victim Location 48125

Type of a scam Phishing

I received a phone call regarding insurance on my vehicle (Which I do not presently own one) and afterwards asked if I wanted to speak to an Agent which I said "Yes", and then was asked if I want to renew my vehicle insurance or wanted to be placed on a Do Not Call list by dialinig 7 on my keypad, which I did. It is most likely a scam because afterwards the call immediately hung up and upon calling the number all I received was loud beeps.

Victim Location 67460

Type of a scam Phishing

I received a phone call 5/23/18 at 8:57 am. After I said hello, the lady hesitated a bit and then said Is this (my first name). I said yes and she hung up.

Victim Location 78749

Type of a scam Employment

Check for $2,400 was sent via priority mail. Instructions were to take $400 off the top and spend the rest on EBAY cards and fill out an evaluation of the store I purchased cards from. Send evaluation to email address given.

Victim Location 89502

Type of a scam Identity Theft

Scammer tried to get me to go to fake web site after contacting me about auto sale.

Victim Location 89511

Type of a scam Phishing

Received a call from this number and didn’t answer I cancelled it. They immediately called back so I thought maybe it was a customer. I answered, they used my name specifically and asked if they were speaking to me and I kinda said-“uh huh?” Then they immediately hung up. I tried to call back and it said they had their phone in a “do not disturb” mode. I sent them a few text immediately stating my disapproval and that I know this was a a scam so I had a time stamped record I could use in court if I had to prove I did not approve anything they may try to do.

Victim Location 79705

Type of a scam Phishing

On my phone the text was left for me / a phone # showed up at the top on my phone / I called it and left a message/// a lady later called and said it was a scam and that they (who ever they are ) were using her phone # /// I just want to warn the public to be aware

Victim Location 90254

Type of a scam Credit Cards

robo call telling me I need to talk to a representative about my credit card debt or how to lower my rates. I don’t own a credit card. The call appeared to be local and the prefix was the same as my phone. Answered because I was looking for a phone call from the same area but don’t have caller id since this is coming from a bank of numbers.

Victim Location 79902

Type of a scam Online Purchase

After posting my vehicle for sale online, I received a request to pull a vin check from vincheckpremium.com and to email it to a [email protected] The contact person first called, hung up, then started texting, aggressively.

Victim Location 35816

Type of a scam Phishing

Received a phone call from a local number. "Guntersville AL" was on the caller ID. I have ignored this call several times in the past, but I decided against my better judgement and answered. I hear hello is this Mr. (she says my last name)? I responded as I always do, this is He. Then I hear her say Hello, hello, hello Mr. (my last name again). I answer Yes? hear three beeps and then she hangs up. I did not lose any money.

Victim Location 73034

Type of a scam Other

Nothing has happened yet but I just received a phone call where the person asked if I was Sandra. I said yes and she hung up. I had heard about this scam to record you saying yes, but we have a house for sale and I thought that was what she was calling about. I don’t know what to do.

Victim Location 98532

Type of a scam Travel/Vacations

Just saw there was a new scam going around and thought i should report the number that called me today. they said their phone was messing up and asked can you hear me. It was a ladies voice and they did a good job covering up that it was a recording.

I haven’t noticed anything wrong with my accounts yet but who knows….

Victim Location 97140

Type of a scam Phishing

I was called on my cell phone and the recording began with asking me a question do I’d answer "yes". They were talking about "the warranty that was expiring". It never said for what product, so I hung up immediately.

Victim Location 80922

Type of a scam Phishing

Say they are trying to deliver faxed package to you or someone you know via mailing address and they need your information.

Victim Location 34654

Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

I listed a table on Craigslist for sale. Received a text from the above # stating interest in "item" I sell on Craigslist often and responded that it was still available. "person" then proceeded to ask me for my name and address so they could send a cashier check for item. I questioned the method of payment and asked who/how would they get the table as I don’t ship, they responded with "I will arrange for my mover to come and get it." Then went on to tell me that they would include the $$ for the mover in the cashier check and could they trust me to withdraw the funds to "pay the mover". This is WORD FOR WORD the scam that Craigslist warns you about. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS PERSON/NUMBER. The "cashier check" is fake and you will be out the $,the item, and additional $$ you paid their "mover" who is in on it too. Wish I dared to arrange the whole thing and have the police waiting for them when they showed up to pick up the table. Lying, scamming thieves!!!

Victim Location 80007

Type of a scam Online Purchase

[email protected]

Thanks for the text and the interest you have for my puppies. I still have a male and female Yorkie puppies available and are ready for a new home. I have been looking for a home for them for a while now not only a home but forever home for them firstly let me tell you about them. They are both 13 weeks old, they are called Max and Liya. they are all registered with the following animal registration club that is Akc reg and are veterinary checked and vaccinated and have all health records till date and housing documents. I am not out to sell them, all i want is to give them out to a home or family that is able to spoil them with the love and care that they deserve, so all i need of you is to assure me you will take good care of them because i don’t want to give my puppies out and discover that they are not handled with care. My reason for giving out these puppies is because i just relocated to Groveport, Ohio for my new job that has a very tight schedule that can’t even allow me have time for my own self, i was not expecting my work to be this difficult so i relocated alongside with them. i have been here for a week and some days ago and i thought it wise it will be selfish for me to keep this puppies since i can’t dedicate a single hour for them, so i decided to give them out for adoption only to good and loving homes. So you just need to assure me you will take good care of my puppies.

Hope you wont mind telling a little about your self , I will love to know this from you.

Are you married..?

Are you a christian..?

Have you adopted a puppy before..?

what makes you wiling to adopt my puppies..?

Will you take care of them both..?

Will you take them both or just one and Which of them ..?

How soon do you need them home.?

Are you a breeder..?

Do you think on breeding them..?

So if you can stand the chance of taking these puppies, you are going to pay is just the transportation fee of the puppies and that will cost you $240 for one and $310 for both. So please get back to me asap so that we can immediately proceed with the delivery arrangement of the puppies to you .

Thanks and waiting for your reply

Lopez………………

Victim Location 70592

Type of a scam Tax Collection

I received several phone calls and was told that IRS has filed lawsuit against me, than threatened me with arrest warrant. They have called three times in the month of September. I’ve hung up the phone every time as I know that they would sent me a letter if this was true.

Victim Location 54942

Type of a scam Tax Collection

I get so many scam calls from the IRS, collection agencies, U.S. govt. grant offers, etc.

Victim Location 35646

Type of a scam Government Grant

Say’s that I was eligible for a federal government grant that would be tax free and was mine to use as I pleased.

The grant was for $9,000.00 dollars and I could get it put in my bank account or credit card or cash in hand at my closest Walgreens or CVS drug store and I needed to give them a tracking number before I could receive it and also pay $630.00 dollars . Thought I would let you know about it to let others know.

Victim Location 80236

Type of a scam Credit Cards

Prospective Client: Hello this is Morris, how are you doing today? i will like to book DJ for my daughter birthday please let me know if you are available for the DJ Services, Do you accept check or credit card without Paypal for the payment ?

My Response to Initial Email: I can do check credit card through Paypal or through Square

Prospective Clients Second Email: Thanks for getting back to me, good to hear this i am looking for April 22nd but i don’t know maybe the date is open, if the date is open with you that would be okay, also what is your accurate cost for 4 hours service, would be held………..*** Denver CO, 80218, are you okay with the check for the payment, because my credit card does no go with the Paypal and square, looking forward to read from you soon

My Response: It will run $600 for the event. I can take Cash, Check or credit card prior to performance with signed service agreement. We take half down deposit in advance with the service agreement. PS: If your daughter has any specific songs she wants to definitely hear have her put together a list of a few and send them over by email prior to the event date.

(I sent over a service contract attached via PDF download in the email)

Prospective Client response: Thanks for your honest and understanding, I am okay with the cost of $600 for 4 hours does that include processing fee + tax i will give you $50 for your business tips i would need you to do me little favor cause i have a little issue with the payment of the event planing management for the event planing the manager told me he didn’t have a credit card machine so i will need you to do me the favor to add her fee together with your fee she has to receive $2700 for the booking of the event planing

My final response: The $600 covers all fees associated with the event, If you want to add in a tip that is fine. I cannot pay out another person through my credit card processor, nor will I overpay myself to then pay someone out of my own pocket. There is a danger that payment may not be processed correctly and if that happens it would be easier for me to eat a performance cost that cost me time and then try and recover the fees after rather than try and recover both the fees for my time and also extra money that I spent out of my own pocket to pay another person as well. This would put me in too vulnerable of a position in terms of both financial terms and tax liability as well. There is also no reason for this in this day and age. Even home based businesses can easily sign up to get paid through SQUARE at www.squareup.com or Paypal at www.paypal.com or many other payment portals or credit card processing services within minutes. So between now and next week she can easily be taking credit card payments.

I get about 15 of these a month. People say the same things over and over all the time… it’s always either a photographer, a venue or an event planner that somehow cannot take credit card payments. I find that very hard to believe since most payments these days are credit card transactions. So if they aren’t processing credit card payments then they really aren’t in a real business or they need to quickly step it up. I will gladly help her set up her own credit card processing solution rather than keep enabling her to stay in the dark ages.

One of my design clients after years of Paypal payments becoming banned from using Paypal to collect money or use it to to pay through Paypal so I had to set up an account with Square and was paid $1600 to do his website design the same day I set up the account. So there is absolutely no reason she cannot do the same.

If Square or Paypal does not work for her I also have a friend that works for a Credit Card processing company that will be glad to meet with her to get her set up so long as she meets certain requirements for processing per month, which it sounds like she probably does if this one fee is $2700.

ADDITIONAL SIDE NOTE: I constantly get both text messages and emails like these all the time so I sort of knew this was coming but I cannot simply accuse everyone of trying to scam me or I won’t stay in business long since I would be also turning away actual concerned customers that have legitimate questions about whether or not I accept credit cards but all the fake ones usually start similarly and by the end are trying to say they need me to "Do Them a Favor" and usually say something like I cannot talk to you by phone as I have a hearing disability, or I am in the hospital so cannot talk by phone or cannot meet etc… Most likely these people are targeting anyone in the entertainment business or the wedding business IE DJs (like myself) Photographers, Make Up Artists, Event Planners, Florists, etc.

Victim Location 77379

Type of a scam Other

Importart Message Regarding Your IRS Data. Immediate Action Required

IRS-gov.us

Today at 3:26 AM

To

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Dear Tax-payer,

We are reaching out to you in regards to your E-Filing, from the previous year and current year.Our system indicates you have made some changes in your record

and we will like you to Kindly follow the given instructions in order to comply with our new sytem requirements.To avoid future difficulty with Internal Revenue Services.

By filling out the Taxpayer’s information that only you and The Internal Revenue Services know, you can feel even more secure with your yearly Refund, knowing all System information is Up-to-date.

To Proceed, Please find attached HTML Web Page.

See Attached for HTML Web Page

Download and Save it to your Device Desktop

Go to Device Desktop to open the HTML Web Page

Continue by Filling your Information

The Internal Revenue Services shall follow-up on Update once submitted, Your Update is Important to us, to avoid any kind of delay with your e-Filing/refund.

The Internal Revenue Service will never share taxpayers personal information with third party.

Sincerely,

Internal Revenue Service

Victim Location 27028

Type of a scam Other

People using different vehicles going through Davie County, North Carolina knocking on doors during December 2015. A man holds up a can of Glade, says he is selling Glade OR they pretend to be Kirby vacuum salespeople. There are three men and one woman (driver). Reported vehicles include a blue van, a white van and a purple van. The local police have stopped them and found they have no business license and nothing for sale in the vehicle. One person reported the same people broke into her home last year. They also walk around outside homes while one person knocks on the door. Most citizens have been refusing to let them in and many have called the police. When police are called, the people in the van flee. Another person did let them in and they vacuumed her mattress in a bedroom while the two others stole items from the living room. Many incidents have been discussed on Facebook and citizens are warning each other of the scammers. This happened the same time in 2014 when residents are likely to have expensive gifts under the Christmas trees in homes. These door to door scammers have also been asking women if they are home alone.

Victim Location 40486

Type of a scam Employment

This email has been sent to college students at Eastern Kentucky University via their school email addresses.

Victim Location 99510

Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Calling that I won 1.7 million dollars. asking if I am at home and delivery address. I said I do not give that information over the phone and they hung up on me. I called them back to see what business if was. no answer no name of company just wanted me to leave a message and I did not. They called me back and said I won 2.7 million. I said you already told me I won 1.7. earlier. I told them I think this is a scam and they said if I could reach you I would kill you. The call came from Jamaica.