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Identity Theft Reports & Reviews (190)

- Haverhill, MA, USA • Feb 08, 2024

Country United States
Victim Location MA 01830, USA
Type of a scam Identity Theft

"Greetings,

I am sorry, but I have to start with the bad news.

A few months ago, I gained access to your account linked to OS, and therefore to all the devices you use for internet browsing.

Then it was easy for me to install special software on all your devices that tracked your every keystroke and mouse movement.

After that, gaining access to your personal e-mail [REDACTED] was no longer a problem.

Your password on that moment was: [REDACTED]"

"I hope you've begun to realize that I can turn your former life into shame and embarrassment in one moment.

However, I am a rational person and I don't want to make anyone suffer for the sake of suffering, so we can make a deal.

You need to transfer $1370 USD bitcoin equivalent to this BTC crypto wallet: 12mwSFYDyCWta8uMNxq52mENdi3nkjQGa5"

The scammer claimed to have made video recordings of me in a compromising situation.

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- North Charleston, SC, USA • Feb 07, 2024

Scammer's website I do not know
Scammer's address Charleston, SC 29405, USA
Country United States
Victim Location SC 29405, USA
Type of a scam Identity Theft

This insurance company sign me up for insurance without my permission. I never knew i had coverage until i saw the 1095 form and call the company. The company has reported this to the IRS and file a claim against the broker who use my information.

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- Lewis Center, OH, USA • Feb 01, 2024

Scammer's address 6948 Jennifer Ann Dr, Lewis Center, OH 43035, USA
Country United States
Victim Location OH 43035, USA
Type of a scam Identity Theft

It appears someone is asking for money for a business using our address. They created a business using our address. We are receiving requests for good standing fees, labor law compliance fees, safety manual order form and there is a Huntington Bank account letter confirming opening business bank account.

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- Riverside, CA, USA • Jan 30, 2024

Scammer's address Pismo Beach, CA, USA
Country United States
Victim Location CA 92508, USA
Total money lost $1,200
Type of a scam Identity Theft

Business photocopied my credit card, 2 days later my friends and I all got charges for more than $1100 at Best Buy

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- Moreno Valley, CA, USA • Jan 29, 2024

Scammer's address 307 pier ave, Oceano, CA 93445, USA
Country United States
Victim Location CA 92553, USA
Type of a scam Identity Theft

Me and a group of 10 other friends rented atvs from this company. They took copies of our credit cards and driver licenses. Fast forward two days, and we all have charges for over $1000 dollars from best buy on our cards.

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- Windham, ME, USA • Jan 17, 2024

Country United States
Victim Location ME 04062, USA
Type of a scam Identity Theft

Back in June on my way home from vacation I discovered that my Facebook account had been hacked. The hackers took over my account by not only changing the password but also changing the email address it was linked to, therefore, I could not recover the account to delete it. I also discovered shortly after that they had hacked into three of my personal accounts. I had to file fraud reports with the three vendors. I spent a whole day changing all of the passwords to all of my accounts. Although, I did not incur any expenses, I was under a lot of emotional distress. In addition, the hackers sent me an email demanding that I send them bitcoins. They continue to have control over my profile/account. I get messages from friends and family telling me that they are using my information to try to scam people into sending them money for bogus concert tickets. They moved on to scamming people into sending them money for bitcoins. They are posting things using my family’s photos including pictures of my two-year-old granddaughter to try to convince people it is me. This is causing my daughter and son-in-law a lot of uneasiness. They are using my name to post fake pictures of people holding signs saying that they are debt free thanks to **** ******. They also posted a picture of a fake certificate saying that I earned my cryptocurrency certification. They also claim that I am a Certified Bitcoin Professional. My friends and family have reported it on many occasions and I have received emails saying that Facebook won’t delete the account because it does not go against their company policy. Facebook does not have direct customer support. They don’t have a support line you can call. I have sent them emails with no response. I have tried everything I can think of the get em to remove the account. I don’t know how to get them to understand that this is causing me and my family much emotional distress and angst. If there is anything you can recommend, it would be very much appreciated. I just want this over and done with so I can stop stressing over it.

I can include some screenshots that my friends and family have sent me showing me what they have been doing.

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- San Francisco, CA, USA • Jan 02, 2024

Country United States
Victim Location CA 94104, USA
Total money lost $4,958
Type of a scam Identity Theft

My Facebook business account was hacked on September 28 by a hacker with the business name HT Toys. The hacker took control of my account and created fraudulent advertisements. Because my business Facebook account contains my business credit card stored in the system, the hacker was able to make very large fraudulent advertising purchases. Total fraudulent charges from September 28 through October 15 = $4,958.62. Facebook has not issued any refund and they have not given any assistance to remove the hacker's presence in my Facebook advertising account.

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- Sunrise Beach, MO, USA

Country United States
Victim Location MO 65079, USA
Total money lost $179.84
Type of a scam Identity Theft

I tried to pay my credit card and noticed there was a charge for $179.84. I called my bank for more info and was told the charge was from Greenwood Hardware In North Carolina. I called the number that was on my statement and it was just a customer service line and I was told I was was charged because I entered a chance to win a PlayStation 5. I do have not entered any sweepstakes so I do not know how they got my information.

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- Pontiac, MI, USA

Scammer's address Walton Blvd, Mi Metro, MI 48340, USA
Country United States
Victim Location MI 48340, USA
Total money lost $160
Type of a scam Identity Theft

Exxon mobile gas station someone took my debit info after I used mt debit card to buy beer around 1400 today 12/20/2023 and use it for casino . Com and vigincasion. Com

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- Grove City, OH, USA

Country United States
Victim Location OH 43123, USA
Type of a scam Identity Theft

I received a text from my bank saying Thunderbolt Electric tried to debit $101.67 from my account. My bank declined the transaction. Someone keeps trying to use my account to pay this bill.

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- Alameda, CA, USA

Country United States
Victim Location CA 94501, USA
Type of a scam Identity Theft

I have been the victim of postal identity theft. I believe this is a form of a brushing scam. With my situation though, the items are being shipped to various addresses across the country, using my name and address on the return label. This makes it difficult or impossible for me to refuse delivery of the packages. There is no invoice inside the packages or any indication of where they were actually shipped from. They also use an overseas shipping partner who is the first shipper, then it is shipped by USPS. Tracking data shows the items being mailed from my zip code. The post office tells me that they cannot determine where the packages originate. I have received about 10 packages so far. I have filed claims regarding identity theft with the postal inspectors office and with my local police department. I have not had any bank accounts hacked and have not lost any money in this scam. they just continue to use my full name and mailing address to ship packages. The items are cheaply made products - t-shirts, sports jerseys, caps, phone case. The post office has not provided a solution to this problem. I was initially keeping the items for evidence, but they were piling up and the post office said I can just toss them. I still have some of the tracking numbers for the items, and case numbers for the reports I have filed. When I reported it to the post office, one of the customer service reps documented the tracking numbers I provided.

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- Las Vegas, NV, USA

Scammer's website google
Scammer's address 6101 Vineland resort Way, Bay Lake, FL 32821, USA
Country United States
Victim Location NV 89107, USA
Type of a scam Identity Theft

I was applying for a credit card. Shortly after that I went to the store to purchase something and my card was declined. So I called my bank they said they put a hold on my card and my bank account due to fraudulent activity. The scammers tried to take 39.99 twice. For an escort service.. because of this I can't spend any money in my account and have to wait for a new bank card My bank is in California and I live in Las Vegas..Nevada thank God my bank caught this fraudulent activity however this incident has really screwed things up being that it's Christmas time

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- Victorville, CA, USA

Scammer's website Duolingo
Country United States
Victim Location CA 92394, USA
Total money lost $49
Type of a scam Identity Theft

I was on the Duolingo app. An advertisement popped up for a free app. I clicked on the advertisement a QR code appeared on the screen. I tapped on it. I later figured out when I tapped on the QR code my personal banking debit information was captured. I was signed up for a subscription with fraavy.com without my authorization. Later on in the day I noticed a debit to my account for $49.95. I initially thought it was the app with the free trial. I later found out the fraavy.com surreptitiously stole my personal information when I tapped on the QR code and subscribed me to a bogus site. Be really careful with these sites. I noticed many people have been scammed by this company that steals your information via QR codes.

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- Maryville, TN, USA

Country United States
Victim Location TN 37801, USA
Type of a scam Identity Theft

Ordered merchandise on 10/10/2023.Have not received anything I ordered to date. Tried multiple times to get my products.They say they have been delivered, they have not been I have tracking numbers If you need them I have paid for everything that I purchased with my credit card I have been trying to work with them on my issue just keep getting the run around

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- Williston, FL, USA

Scammer's address Germantown, MD, USA
Country United States
Victim Location FL 32696, USA
Total money lost $300
Type of a scam Identity Theft

I was approached by this company because I was having issues with my computer and email. They offered to help, but instead I lost my passwords and cannot retreive them because they use a "remote". I have put this on a credit card and the bank thought it was fraud. The bank issued a new credit card x2. Now I am working on a third one. Please help and dispute this claim. Would like this company taken off my computer.

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- Lumberton, MS, USA

Scammer's website Facebook ( Nene Montana
Scammer's address NY, USA
Country United States
Victim Location MS 39455, USA
Type of a scam Identity Theft

Called And Ask For My Full Name ,SS number A pic Of My Id front and back and email address and password.. and if you need proof I have it all in my phone I screenshot everythin

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- Hyattsville, MD, USA

Scammer's address 2663 pl long Beach California, Belmont Shore, CA 90803, USA
Country United States
Victim Location MD 20784, USA
Total money lost $3,000
Type of a scam Identity Theft

The thief used my infomation to get payment for phone bill and other things from the government.

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- Sulphur, LA, USA

Scammer's phone (337) 283-3034
Scammer's address LA, USA
Country United States
Victim Location LA 70663, USA
Type of a scam Phishing

I received a call saying my capital one account was past due and how would be able to pay it all. They knew my D o b and the last 4 of my social. And without thinking i gave them my email address

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- Newport News, VA, USA

Scammer's website chime card
Country United States
Victim Location VA 23605, USA
Total money lost $1,600
Type of a scam Identity Theft

My chime account was hacked. I had my chime card turned off and when I turned my chime card back on 10/13/2023. Someone stole 1600.00 from my account and I been trying to get it back but chime said that they don't see an error on my account and I told them that I didn't know that girl name that took the money. I've made a fraud claim with the police officer and they still have no intention to refund it back

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- Shreveport, LA, USA

Scammer's address 16711 LONESOME QUAIL DRIVE, Missouri City, TX 77489, USA
Country United States
Victim Location LA 71118, USA
Type of a scam Identity Theft

On October 4, 2023 @ 1:44 PM I received a call from Transworld Systems @ 1-888-899-6650 concerning an electric bill thru First Choice Power, I immediately questioned the representative on how he obtained my personal information. Representaive then verified my name and last four digits of my social security number. Representative said there is an outstanding balance at this particular address: 16711 LONESOME QUAIL DRIVE; MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489-5325. I then told the representative that he had the wrong person, that I never resided at the address provided on the call, but said he would mail me a validation letter. I did receive the letter with an attached utility bill with my name and the above address as indicated on today, Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The information included in the letter along with copies of the electric bill from First Choice Power is as follows: Reference #86027352 Creditor: ORION PORTFOLIO SERVICES, LLC; Former Creditor: First Choice Power P.O. Box 660808; Dallas, Texas 75266-0808. I am requestin an investigation into this matter. Thank You Kindly!

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