Scam Alert

Scam Type Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes Scam Business Name Used Ace Hardware Date Reported Jul 21, 2022 Victim Postal Code 39476 Total Dollars Lost $91.00 Scam Description We had picked up a weedeater from our local ace hardware store yesterday that we had dropped off for repairs, later we received an email from “Ace hardware” starting that due […]

Scam Type Phishing Scam Date Reported Jul 21, 2022 Victim Postal Code 24382 Total Dollars Lost $2.00 Scam Description I got a postcard in the mail saying I was due a gift card for $100 from Walmart, I just had to pay $1.95 for shipping.  I gave them my credit card number and the charge

Scam Type Online Purchase Scam Business Name Used Blueberg Logistics Limited Date Reported Jul 21, 2022 Victim Postal Code 81521 Total Dollars Lost $105.00 Scam Description I ordered a cat toy from this website after seeing their ad on Youtube. I got an email that the product is on the way. I got the product

Scam Type Tech Support Scam Business Name Used Norton 360 Deluxe Imposter Date Reported Jul 21, 2022 Victim Postal Code 81623 Total Dollars Lost $147.23 Scam Description I just received an receipt that I paid for norton 360 deluxe in the amount of 147.23, which i never ordered, I have no need to order it

Scam Type Travel/Vacation/Timeshare Scam Business Name Used Acting As: Worldtravelerassist Date Reported Jul 21, 2022 Victim Postal Code 77845 Total Dollars Lost $149.95 Scam Description While trying to sign up for TSA Pre-Check, I apparently got to a website that explained it would be $149.95 to sign up and register. So I did that. I

Scam Type Rental Scam Business Name Used Redcrossproperties Date Reported Jul 21, 2022 Victim Postal Code 55124 Total Dollars Lost $200.00 Scam Description Requests money prior to seeing rental properties. Addresses listed aren’t real.https://www.redcrossproperties.com/ This is the email address.

Scam Type Online Purchase Scam Date Reported Jul 21, 2022 Victim Postal Code 53207 Total Dollars Lost $400.00 Scam Description Tried purchasing a vehicle off of Facebook marketplace, We worked out a deal for his asking price etc etc etc, Talked on the phone and was texting and he seemed very nice, He is located

Scam Type Home Improvement Scam Business Name Used Ko Construction- Gil Kowalczyk Date Reported Jul 20, 2022 Victim Postal Code 12205 Total Dollars Lost $3,800.00 Scam Description Gil Kowalczyk owner of KO Construction stated he would completely redo my cement around my pool. We signed a contract he required 3800 dollars up front which I

Scam Type Government Agency Imposter Scam Date Reported Jul 20, 2022 Victim Postal Code 11414 Total Dollars Lost $10,000.00 Scam Description Charles Hooper said that he had 10.675 million in consignment boxes. When payments became too much said we can do a wire and yet again became too much. Now i blocked him and deleted

Scam Type Online Purchase Scam Business Name Used Dry Strike Date Reported Jul 20, 2022 Victim Postal Code 60175 Total Dollars Lost $147.88 Scam Description Company advertises that they have a 30 day back guarantee. But in Fine print….We are sad to hear that you want to return the package We will attach our return