Scam Alert

Scam Type Travel/Vacation/Timeshare Scam Business Name Used Online travel agent tried to upsell to a more expensive airline ticket Date Reported August 15, 2024 Postal Code 27909 Total Dollars Lost $ 0 Scam Description The company called me saying that I needed to pay an extra $240 plus dollars because the flight reservation I made […]

Scam Type Other Scam Business Name Used Unknown vehicle warranty Date Reported August 15, 2024 Postal Code 48324 Total Dollars Lost $ 0 Scam Description Fake Auto Warrantee with Immediate Response Requested. Sent via mail multiple times. Used my Recent Vehicle Purchase information – Vehicle VIN

Scam Type Employment Scam Business Name Used Employment Date Reported August 15, 2024 Postal Code 32148 Total Dollars Lost $ 0 Scam Description I accepted and offer for a position and I have a check to purchase equipment with but the company wants me to deposit into my checking account. I tried to Zoom video

Scam Type Phishing Scam Business Name Used USPS Impostor Date Reported August 15, 2024 Postal Code 44685 Total Dollars Lost $ 0 Scam Description There were more phone numbers on the text that was sent to me: 447-432-829031, 330-571-3084. They instantly attached my credit card number to their apple pay account. I called my credit

Scam Type Employment Scam Business Name Used Phishing Scam Using Real Business Name Date Reported August 15, 2024 Postal Code 01013 Total Dollars Lost $ 0 Scam Description Went through the interview on line through Microsoft teams. Was offered a position then was asked for my user name, password, security question and security answer for

Scam Type Phishing Scam Business Name Used Unavailable Date Reported August 15, 2024 Postal Code 76087 Total Dollars Lost $ 0 Scam Description I have been receiving e-mails, since 2021, from MANY MANY different e-mail addresses – all saying COINBASE when opened. Some requesting payment for a PayPal Transaction. I recognized that as a scam/phishing

Scam Type Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter Scam Business Name Used Unavailable Date Reported August 15, 2024 Postal Code 23452 Total Dollars Lost $ 13000 Scam Description Pretended to be the fraud dept of my bank and that I needed to wire money to myself to reverse the transactions. They were able to access my account

Scam Type Employment Scam Business Name Used Unavailable Date Reported August 15, 2024 Postal Code 94015 Total Dollars Lost $ 0 Scam Description Sent this text message: “Sorry to bother you. Your background and resume have been recommended by multiple online agencies. Therefore, we would like to offer you a great remote online part-time/full-time job

Scam Type Government Grant Scam Business Name Used Unavailable Date Reported August 15, 2024 Postal Code 98010 Total Dollars Lost $ 0 Scam Description Below is a copy of the info from the web page they sent me. They sent me a link in an email with an allotment number in the subject line. Then

Scam Type Online Purchase Scam Business Name Used Unavailable Date Reported August 15, 2024 Postal Code 91345 Total Dollars Lost $ 309 Scam Description Whenever I place an order online I always make sure to check the return policy and this website had a 14 day return policy. Never thought this will be false advertising.