Online Purchase

Scam Type

Online Purchase Scam

Date Reported

2023-03-04 00:00:00

Victim Postal Code

23452

Total Dollars Lost

79

Scam Description

Product was supposed to be a set of Dewalt 20 volt tools…received a small box with very small screwdrivers

BBB Notes as provided by the FBI: 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE A VICTIM

If you are a victim of an online shopping scam, the FBI recommends taking the following actions:

  • Report the activity to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov or your local FBI field office, which can be located at www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices.
  • Report the activity to the online payment service used for the financial transaction.
  • Contact your financial institution immediately upon discovering any fraudulent or suspicious activity and direct them to stop or reverse the transactions.
  • Ask your financial institution to contact the corresponding financial institution where the fraudulent or suspicious transfer was sent.

If you believe you are the victim of an Internet scam or cyber crime, or if you want to report suspicious activity, please visit the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov.

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