Scam Type
Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Scam
Business Name Used
Unavailable
Date Reported
November 03, 2023
Postal Code
65270
Total Dollars Lost
$ 440
Scam Description
I received a call and the person said I was eligible for a program with Spectrum and Target. He said If I paid $440 for my first 8 months for service then I would only pay $57 for 3 years. He also said if I paid right away I would receive a Spectrum visa card for $130. I purchased 2 Target gift cards in the amount of $220 each and gave them the numbers from the cards. He said that everything went through. Then I received a call today that there was an issue with cards. I was told that Walmart, Target and Sam’s Club were holding their cards and I would need two additional cards from a different Target for the same amounts. I said I couldn’t do it without getting my first $440 back. He said I had to purchase new gift cards for the same amount first, and also said they would issue another $130 gift card for my inconvenience. He said I had to do it now. Then he became rude because he said I raised my voice. He also threatened to suspend my service for Spectrum. When he said this was the only way I could resolve the issue I became suspicious. I received a text message that were canceling my Spectrum account immediately and I would receive a bill for $500 auto pay for not correcting the issue. I’ve never signed up for autopay with Spectrum. I called Spectrum and they verified that it was a scam. I called the person back and told them I contacted the BBB and they said I was dumb for missing out on all this money.
