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Type of a scam Tax Collection
From the voice mail message: Time is expired, and you will be taken into custody by the local police, you have four serious charges, blah blah blah... call us back to discuss this case before they take legal action against you the number to call 2026979844
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Private1567535671
Victim Location 27606
Type of a scam Employment
Got a call from the number mentioned, it was a woman calling from a recorded line. Told ne she found my number on their job listing and asked me if i could hear her right. I let down my guard and replied with a 'yeah', which i realized soon after but by then the other side hung up.
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Private1567558233
Victim Location 67002
Type of a scam Phishing
A recorded call that “sounds” like it starts in the middle of the first sentence saying that there are several serious charges against you and you need to call them back in 24 working day hours or the “local cops” will arrest you. I didn’t call them back but I assume they are either phishing or trying to get you to send them money.
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Private1567534020
Victim Location 93308
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Caller was a recording, female voice. It stated that it was the IRS calling and that they had tried to get in touch with us previous times in the last 6 months. Because we did not respond we have committed fraud and they are coming after us. They gave me a phone number to call, but I did not call. I knew it was a scam because the IRS does not call you over the phone. They send out letters. Please be aware of this scam. It is usually used with the elderly as they tend to panic and would call the number, believe the caller and do whatever they instructed.
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Private1567541033
Type of a scam Rental
This person is scraping homes for sale information from www.realtor.ca and REALTOR websites to post fraudulent rental listings on the Prop2Go website. I have had about 20 fraudulent listing posts removed previously but, the website owner is now refusing to remove this last bogus listing for some reason?
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Private1567539521
Victim Location 29532
Type of a scam Phishing
Has been calling my uncle for over a year now and keeps saying they are from medicare/medicaid but no name shows up on I. d. only the number. Called one time saying needed to verify information for new card. I take all his calls because he has dementa.
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Private1567545116
Victim Location 24095
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I had a very convincing message on my voicemail telling me that I was wanted for tax fraud by the FBI and I needed to return their call as soon as possible. The call showed it was from Washington D.C. and the voice sounded very professional, however, my name was never said.
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Private1567536200
Victim Location 45176
Type of a scam Phishing
They call from a generated local number. The call back number is different. It makes it sound like there's some sort of legal matter in the voicemail but they are initially vague.
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Private1567541121
Victim Location 33484
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
Initial phone call (352-414-2768) said I was eligible for a back brace to help with pain. He had my name, address & phone no. and date of birth. Said medicare provides this service free every 5 years, no cost to me and no shipping. Someone would call me for height, weight, waist size. Subsequently, I got a call from a 954 area code and she wanted the number on my new medicare card which I refused to give her. She called several times; after the 3rd call I told her to stop calling me that I would not give her the number on my card.
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Private1567534531
Victim Location 32825
Type of a scam Utility
BEWARE of new scam!
So I am at work and a guy calls me at 11:00 am stating that he is from our electric company (Duke Energy) and that he has a work order to disconnect our power at 11:30 am. He gives us a number and a work order# to call and pay it asap.. well I tell my boss about it but I already know that our payments are automatically withdrawn and new bill is NOT due. When we call the "fake" number all the prompts sound like the actual automatic system from Duke Energy until you hit billing and an indian guy comes on to say he needs your credit card to avoid disconnection. I told him I would call back. So I call Duke Energy directly and confirm everything in our account is current, sure enough it was a SCAM out to get a credit card number. They can easily fool anyone so if you get a call from 4-078-624-1544 and tell you to call 704-307-2348 DON'T DO IT report it! Duke Energy will be letting their customers know!
As promised I called the guy back to pull his leg and tell him how I know he is a scammer and of course HE HUNG UP.
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Private1567535555
Victim Location 33544
Total money lost $9,000
Type of a scam CryptoCurrency
Today I want to ask your help, I think I've been scammed by some people of American nationality and who live there, contact a man named Charlie Shrem by Instagram who is supposedly the pioneer of Bitcoin businesses, he proposed to enter the business of the bitcoin mining with a cloud mining page called Smarthill-miners, initially invested $ 3000 dls then I had to pay more money because it was required to receive the profits that were to be delivered in two weeks according to a package that was I bought with them, then they told me to open an electronic wallet in Blockchain Wallet that had to deposit $ 3000 dollars so they could enter the profits that were $ 23,000 in the end end up investing $ 9000 dollars and still did not receive the profits.
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Private1567550458
Victim Location 94568
Type of a scam Debt Collections
a voicemail from ms Roberts stating a request to know of a location of someone and stating failure to comply will result in admission of guilt and forfeiture of rights.
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Private1567552363
Victim Location 44060
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a call on my home phone yesterday. The man had an accent. I could not understand where he said he was from. He was calling because we pay our bills and taxes. The Government is going to give us money $9000 some dollars. He told me to call phone # 718-285-7943 and give them code GG1035. He said I would speak with his superior. He would tell me how to get the money. I did not call the phone number. I knew it was a scam. Nothing is that good. I do not want some other poor person to believe them.
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Private1567557505
Victim Location 91202
Type of a scam Credit Cards
An automated message of some woman telling me they've tried to contact me before many times about outstanding credit charges but didn't mention any specific details of who she worked for, instead almost immediately demanding me to press buttons on the phone. I immediately hung up and googled how to report numbers like this, it was from a phone in my area code. I hope I'm reporting this to the appropriate place.
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Private1567536337
Victim Location 44667
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Caller ( recording ) claimed there was a arrest warrant for me by the IRS. I would risk being taken into custody by local police and to call # 425-287-6721
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Private1567546486
Victim Location 17512
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
Callers are spoofing my neighbors, friends and local business phone numbers so I will answer the phone..only to find out that it is someone saying that we won a free cruise, trip, take a short survey
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Private1567546928
Victim Location 98168
Type of a scam Phishing
I gets calls sometimes 3-4 times daily with same scam. Today it was asked if i wanted to speak with a representative...when saying yes. The call hung up.
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Private1567549438
Victim Location 49009
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
Ive had two phone calls within 24 hrs, stating they are IRS Crime Investigation, one on 9/6/18 in which they threatened that I was being monitored and if i didnt call back, i would be prosecuted. (phone #515-478-7236) this number was the first call. I did not call back. The second call #425-287-6721 came into my answering machine today 9/7/18 stating an arrest warrant would be issued within 24 hrs. and that the "local cops" would pick me up. I have saved both recordings. I have also filed with the Attorney General Scam Report.
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Private1567533219
Victim Location 53188
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Person calls and leaves voicemails saying there is a court dispute and I need to contact them immediately.
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Private1567557247
Victim Location 11412
Type of a scam Phishing
scammer called me looking for credit card down payment on a loan and required that i give him the card information
Type of a scam Other
Repeated phone calls about $ due. Mostly warranty programs for a car. hit 2 for Do Not Call list
#'s used:
406-876-5480
512-584-4582
406-601-1663
406-600-9344
406-598-1036
777-121-8746
406-600-5605
406-602-1124
406-600-9957
406-603-9444
406-414-5650
406-603-0015
406-603-9447
406-603-9312
406-603-8199
717-387-4000
406-600-9801
800-445-6937
406-603-1435
406-365-6227
406-600-4531
406-600-1572
406-223-7155
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Private1567546246
Victim Location 61107
Type of a scam Government Grant
Facebook messaged me using one my friends names. I’m guessing this person cloned his account. The message asked me if I have applied for a ttcf grant. The message said to contact this agent named Stephan and included a phone number.
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Private1567556347
Victim Location 64015
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I got a call from this number, no company name, that said that I was trying to collect on. I'm in my 60's and don't have a student loan and never have had one.
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Private1567553511
Victim Location 48858
Type of a scam Employment
I received an e-mail recently regarding an "at home employment" as a Customer Service Representative. They wanted me to send a copy of my resume which I did. The business is called JDG Management Group, LLC out of Austin, TX. The e-mail said that I could earn $3500/month plus commission. I responded to the first e-mail saying I was interested in pursuing the job further, but wanted more info. about the position. I did do some research online about the company, and used GOOGLE. It did list the company as being a financial advising business. Google also listed the advisors of the business names, license numbers, ect.. So far so good. The next day, I received a 2nd email at my request from "Kenneth Waldron" who sent me an attachment explaining the job in detail, salary info., benefits, ect...about the position. The thing that I am questioning is that I have to open an account under my name to accept and manage fund transfers for a probation period of 8 weeks, then be able to work out of the corporate account as an authorized user. From my research online, this company has only been open for a couple of months, but nothing else signals a red flag. In addition, they do not ask for any money up front. The website given to me was jdggroup.org. I haven't pursed this any further as of yet. I was wondering has anyone else received this e-mail as well, knows anything about this, or has been scammed, or is this a totally legitimate job opportunity. Thank you everyone for your time!
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Private1567543759
Victim Location 44108
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received a messenger from my friend on Facebook. She said she was happy and excited. I asked why. She told be she had just received a $150,000 grant from the National Endowment For Humanities Financial Assistance. She asked if I knew about it. She gave me their phone number. 216-600-8075. Told me to contact Deborah Spencer. I called the phone number back. It was a text now number. She texted me right back. She asked for my full name and E mail for confirmation. I did not give it out. I received another text with two questions marks. She did not request any money or personal information. I think it all started as a friend request I responded too.
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Private1567544448
Victim Location 44870
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I received a call today from a man with a slight foreign accent, slurring his words, calling himself Anthony James. He called from 214-817-4639 and said he was with the Federal Filing Agency and that I needed to pay $700 or he's going to stamp this case off and it will go to the DA's office. He said it has to do with Aaron's. I called Aaron's and they said they sold the debt to Turtle Creek and they don't know anyone called Anthony James. The issue with Aaron's happened over 4 years ago.
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Private1567549784
Victim Location 68137
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Left message they had 24 hours to call them or a warrant would be issued for them
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Private1567544515
Victim Location 44137
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a text message from Pacific Companies Validation. Their phone number in my caller ID 469-210-1257. It said my recent application in Kansas City MO was approved for a house I never applied for. I called the number back twice. It is a non working number and disconnects.
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Private1567557433
Victim Location 84015
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
This company, Online Travel Marketing Group called me out of the blue to purchase my Mexican timeshare. I'm not sure how they got my phone number as my number is on the Goverment's DO NOT CALL LIST. In any case they offered me an outrageous amount of money to sell my timeshare. I had my doubts about this being legitimate so I asked them for some information on their company and this is what they sent me:
HOW DO WE KNOW YOUR COMPANY IS LEGITIMATE? Unfortunately, there are scams in all types of business; however, the timeshare industry seems to be plagued with more than its share. The FBI’s website recommends checking out new companies prior to doing business in order to avoid being scammed. You can easily confirm with the Colorado Government that our company began in 2009 and that our address matches by opening the first attachment; by Googling: Colorado Secretary of State Business Search and following the instructions to search for Online Travel Marketing Group in Denver, CO details.
We have NO complaints with the ScamPulse.com (see attached) and the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Division. We are very proud of our complaint-free reputation and intend to keep our reputation spotless.
WHO ARE THE BUYERS? Our current buyers are executives of a large Mexican corporation which is one of our oldest and biggest customers.
WHO/WHAT IS ESCROW? We have done business for many years with international escrow companies that have offices/officers throughout the world. These are third party neutral companies who have held our group-events money in escrow to assure our company does not get burdened with huge cancellation fees should the corporate customer back out. We have secured the services of 66 Investments Holdings, LLC which has long-standing employees and affiliations in Mexico and has been in business since 2016. They have prepared the Contracts and are holding all buyers' funds/escrow deposits until closing to assure the guaranteed contracts will close. We, of course, only work with reputable escrow companies that are familiar with the various types of international timeshare transfers of ownership in the relevant locations, as protocol varies significantly depending on locations and individual contracts.
They also sent me an attachment that looks like it's a ScamPulse.com A+ rating, but at the bottom of the attachment it says:
BBB Rating Scorecard
This Business Is Not BBB Accredited
Online Travel Marketing Group
A+
BBB Rating System Overview (https://www.bbb.org/council/overview-of-bbb-grade)
I will attach the documents they sent me. Also the Escrow Company they work hand-in-hand with is called 66 Investment Holdings LLC. out of Portland, OR. Their contact information is: David Anderton, (541) 201-8454, [email protected]
Thank you.
Ms. Tori ***
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Private1567539335
Victim Location 60620
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I received phone calls from 4702314777 two days in a row. The first call (9/5/18) I answered and heard nothing after I said hello.Then the line disconnected. Today, (9/6/18) I was told by a Katie Hartford,that I was sent out 2 certified letters to an address that she didn't want to verify.I asked for the business hours,but she disconnected the line.I called back and asked about more detail and instead of the automated system they used when "Katie" called, a man answered after a few rings. He told me that there were pending felony charges against me and I was NOT able to get said certified letters forwarded to a new address.I called back about an hour later and asked for the name of the company and if I could get the address and name, the lady hung up on me. I then called back a fourth time and another lady with much attitude,answered and told me the name was Ackerman & Associates. The tried to verify my info and everything was over 10 years old.
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Private1567544859
Victim Location 24333
Type of a scam Tax Collection
The scammer stated that the department of Treasury had filed a lawsuit and a warrant for my arrest.
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Private1567539298
Victim Location 92026
Type of a scam Tech Support
Received a recorded message that my computer contract was expiring (don't have a computer contract) and that I needed to call this number to cancel or I would be charged $1500. I called the number and someone with a foreign accent wanted me to open up a webpage on my PC while they remained on the phone. I hung up.
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Private1567545673
Victim Location 15227
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Victim was called saying he won $2.5 million from publishers clearing house. He was told he would need to send $4500 to 151 Williams Street, NY 10038 so funds to covers taxes could be deposited into Federal Reserve Bank. Victim did not send money or provide personal information.
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Private1567534256
Victim Location 97224
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
I get phone calls daily from this automated message system telling me "they have important information about my cars warranty. I dont own a car and the phone number changes. So far I've recieved calls from 35 different numbers and everytime I block them. This is a scam.
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Private1567549414
Victim Location 78834
Type of a scam Government Grant
Number called, gave the name John and tried to get me to do a western union money order.
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Private1567541947
Victim Location 55101
Total money lost $1,940.32
Type of a scam Business Email Compromise
i put an ad on craiglist received an offer to become a virtual assiant and then the person i gave my information to them and then they used fake checks and i knew then it was scam and put a hold on my account now i owe the bank money.
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Private1567543896
Victim Location 11004
Type of a scam Phishing
This number has been calling my cell phone 4 - 5 times a day, the last 4 digits are different every time but the first 6 are the same. 291-205-xxxx
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Private1567535978
Victim Location 24060
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
Called and recorded message comes on saying "don't hang up, this is not a sales call, we are responding to your call about chronic pain and you may be eligible for a back or knee brace that will be covered by your insurance".
I am getting these calls multiple times a day and have "pressed 2 to be placed on do not call list" many times. I finally stayed on the line to talk to someone and they were horribly rude, manipulative, and refused to place me on the list. He continued to ask for my age- once I stated that I was 23 he told me that I was lying. When he refused to place me on the do not call list I said that I would be making a complaint with the ScamPulse.com and he told me "sure, go ahead, [censored] off".
So here we are. This is a group very obviously targeting seniors.
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Private1567543338
Victim Location 95436
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I received a message from 505-389-2240 asking me to call back 847-258-9109. This same message was left with my daughter and my employer. They do not say who they are or in what regards the claim/case is. Below is the message:
This is a legal notification intended for [name]. I received an order process to conduct a full investigation to facilitate your current location and whereabouts. Once you have been located, this department will pursue you at your residence and/or your place of employment. An immediate response is required. To avoid allegations being filed with your local county, yourself or your attorney can reach this office of business at 847-2258-9109. Refer directly to case number [####]. A failure to comply will result in a forfeiture of your rights as well as admission of guilt. Good luck.
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Private1567554163
Victim Location 67207
Type of a scam Phishing
caller asked my name and I said yes then either phone cut off because I don't have real good reception or hung up but based off internet search this appears to have happened to others so I'm guessing the scammer either sells my info to telemarketers or uses my recorded "yes" for some purpose I'm not sure of.
Type of a scam Credit Cards
I just received a phone call from 877-986-8655 Card Member Services and she wanted to lower the interest rate on my VISA, I gave them her card number, birth date etc. I called my VISA, and they said they wouldn't ask for that information. I called back, and the call hung up. They had the first 4 numbers of my VISA.
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Private1567557540
Victim Location 03253
Type of a scam Tech Support
At around 4:30 pm Thursday I got a robocall that said someone is using my amazon account to make purchases. They gave me the phone number listed above and said someone would help me delete the purchase. I called the number and the person answering said I had reached amazon and asked if I made a purchase for gift cards totaling $77.19. I said no, and they said they needed to get into my computer to erase the purchase order. That was wrong, and I should have hung up then. Then they had me boot up TeamViewer program. The person at the other end had what sounded like an Indian accent. When they asked for the user name (a number) and the password (another number) I realized they were trying to access my computer and I hung up at that time.
I checked my recent Amazon purchases and there were no gift card purchases or any other unusual activity. It was a scary experience!
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Private1567532552
Victim Location 11233
Total money lost $200
Type of a scam Tech Support
I was told that I would receive my $200.00 for the software program. I still waiting and no money return back in my account as today 09/06/2018. I contact Mr. Robert Vanslambbrook by e-mail and no contact me.
Thanks
Lelar Banks
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Private1567554121
Victim Location 48326
Type of a scam Phishing
I received the call at my desk phone at work asking me to verify my work email address so I assumed it was work related and gave my address. Now I believe I was the victim of a scam as when I called the number back to try to get more information I just got a dial tone.
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Private1567537543
Victim Location 44137
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a call on my cell phone from someone claiming to be with Social Security Administration. Caller stated there was fraudulent information on my record. I knew it was a bogus call because Social Security does not call. He did not ask for my Social Security number. I knew it was a scam and he hung up on me. I do not have the number they called from. I did not want to fall for anything.
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Private1567552847
Victim Location 40214
Type of a scam Phishing
Every day, twenty five times or more a day I get these calls. I have blocked each number (different each time) each time. It does no good. I have registered my cell phone on the do not call list, does no good. I have entered individually each robocall number to the do not call list, does no good. I am at the end of my rope. Blocking does not stop it, reporting them does not stop it. It is a violation and an invasion.
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Private1567544586
Victim Location 10465
Type of a scam Rental
They used a house for sale by owner and said they were renting out while they moved to Missouri and will not be returning for 5 years. They wanted $2000.00 to remove the listing and would send keys and contract via their attorney. I knew this was a scam as soon as I got a email saying " Thank you for your inquiry about our rental property that is for rent"
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Private1567545335
Victim Location 75703
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I received a letter from Troy Jimmie from *** claiming I was one of the second place winners of the $25 million giveaway and I won $250,000. I received a check for processing fees of $5,993 from the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1974. I was to call and speak with the claims department before I deposited the check.
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Private1567549463
Victim Location 11218
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was selling my car on Craigslist and I was contacted by this perpetrator Telling me he was interested I. Purchasing my vehicle. He than asked me if I could purchase him a car report from www.officialusreport.com and after I do so to notify him .
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Private1567533791
Victim Location 10594
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Received multiple phone calls from a California-based number 619-743-0245. When I picked up a recording stated "This is a message from the Treasury Department. You have been served with a lawsuit and there is a warrant for your arrest. Please call us immediately." I did not call, but the phone calls are persistent. The office of inspector general is aware of this scam; just figured I'd report it here as well.
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Private1567556116
Victim Location 12571
Type of a scam Phishing
When I answered my phone (it's a business phone), the caller said nothing at first for about 2 seconds then said "can you hear me". I answered "yes" and she went on to say that I had won something but I hung up just as she said the word "won".
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Private1567551968
Victim Location 05356
Total money lost $50
Type of a scam Government Grant
I called these people back after they called me they told me I had a grant of $9,000 they gave me their names phone numbers and extensions and a grant code saying they were the Federal Grant in Washington from the Federal Reserve Bank I bought a $50 card Steam phone at 7-Eleven call them back after 38 minutes they told me I needed to go back in and buy another $150 card that my grant was 99% done but that they were getting a7600 era and were unable and then money was sitting in the bank portal and when I looked on to ScamPulse.com this Bank does not exist this Federal Reserve Bank does not exist David Foster at extension 189 and Rachel Green at extension 3007 are liars they give you grant codes and say they are going to deposit it into your account right away but first you need to go buy another $150 card which I did not do I've called them back to see how they sleep at night stealing money from disabled people please people beware people who are in need of money and are looking for money if someone calls you offering you a grant that you don't have to pay back hang up save yourself hang up
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Private1567553803
Victim Location 36608
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Call from black stone va saying I would be arrested for a tax violation. Total scam. Requested to call back which I did not.
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Private1567554130
Victim Location 53189
Type of a scam Other
I was being threatened with arrest if I didn't call them back about the 4 legal action against me. Never said my name or their name. It was a computer that called. ROBOCALL
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Private1567558114
Victim Location 02370
Type of a scam Debt Collections
A Sam Wilson stated he was with the state attorneys general office and if I did not pay $500 to him I would be arrested and put in jail for 6 months on a payday loan which he stated I owed $1864 on but would not give me the details on when I took out the loan or the exact company of it. He also stated that I would lose my pension and drivers license. He stated he tried to contact me before yesterday which his number never came up. He also stated I could not discuss anything about what he was talking about to anyone. He insisted I walk to the bank to take money out today to send him even though I explained to him that I was in poor health and had difficulty in breathing and could not walk a distance. I was walking to the bank but I had to stop and catch my breath and someone asked me if I needed a ride. He heard me talking and stated I will be arrested for not paying this so called loan.
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Private1567543233
Victim Location 67114
Type of a scam Government Grant
Told consumer that won a gov. grant. Tried everything to get personal information which the consumer did not give any. They also ask how they wanted the money delivered.
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Private1567555661
Victim Location 49837
Total money lost $3,000
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Someone has cloned our business checks and is sending them our t to people for various scam proposals. We do not know who, but we are receiving calls from all over the US asking if the checks are genuine. We in form them they are not as we have had to close two bank accounts. Apparently the checks are sent by priority mail from various addresses with instruction who to contact. The scams are either to purchase something or payment for a service, such as advertising on your personal vehicle and various other a schemes.
WE have some details and copies of checks and delivery information we can share but no one seems remotely interested in following this up.
What do you suggest we do or contact
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Private1567551028
Victim Location 77573
Type of a scam Phishing
Voicemail received
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Private1567539445
Victim Location 85006
Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief
I have unpaid student loans. When I answered the phone, it was a recording letting me know that they found a solution to my financial problems I had inquired about (I do not recall the exact wording). I was told to stay on the line. I was then prompted to share my FAFSA ID number which is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. I pressed option 2 because I didn't have my FAFSA # (I do but I will never share it with an unknown company). When the customer service agent answered the phone, the first thing she asked for was my FAFSA ID #. I told her that I didn't feel comfortable sharing it, asked to be placed on the do not call list, and told her I was reporting the company to the BBB. Her response was, "go ahead". Then she hung up on me.
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Private1567547592
Victim Location 11234
Type of a scam Phishing
I got a phone call/voicemail (I don't pick up for numbers I don't recognize) saying I was under investigation with local police. A quick Google search and a few articles on this subject and I knew this was fake. It even had the exact message written out.
Victim Location 77057
Type of a scam Phishing
Tech Support Reported they were going out of business. They called to refund my lifetime fees. They supposedly transferred money yo my bank but sent too much. I was to send them back the excess funds via Walmart Gift Cards. I checked my bank and no funds were transferred into my account.
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Private1567545751
Victim Location 75702
Type of a scam Credit Cards
A man wouldn't remove me from the call list and said he wanted to marry me.
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Private1567547502
Victim Location 78155
Type of a scam Tech Support
Received a phone call telling me suspicious activity has shown up on my computer? and to not do anything until I talk to a support representative on 1 855 553-8165. Received the same message twice on my phone messages. I did not call anyone.
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Private1567543950
Victim Location 75979
Type of a scam Other
Said it was a legal company, if didn't give them requested amount they would "file a judgment in24 hours". She refused to give me name of legal service.
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Private1567535552
Victim Location 10017
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
The caller claimed that my Mother could receive a free brace from Medicare and I told him she didn't need a brace. He was pretty persistent and confirmed her name and address on the phone. He didn't have the chance to ask for money because I pushed back and told him she did not need it.
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Private1567552587
Victim Location 48183
Type of a scam Government Grant
Said his name was Mark Stevens and they had won a government grant. The consumer needed to call him back.
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Private1567551701
Victim Location 44280
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a voicemail from someone stating they were in Washington and that I didn't call and talk to them in time the local cops would be sent. They also stated I had 4 serious allegations against me. They didn't provide a business name and only provided the 4256609664 number to contact them at. It seemed like an automated voice.
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Private1567541787
Victim Location 45402
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Receiving a phone call from 410-630-4763 indicating I will be arrested if my tax bill isn't paid.
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Private1567535864
Victim Location 32043
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
Caller said he represented new travel company in St. Augustine, FL, having a 3-day grand opening wih 90 min presentations. Attendees would receive two RT tickets on Southwest Airlines to anywhere in the continental U.S. Asked for email addr to confirm presentation date/time. Turned you over to his supervisor who repeated questions that seemed to be attempts to get you to answer 'Yes'. That person brought up an age range that had not been mentioned earlier; most questions aimed at getting you to answer 'Yes'.
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Private1567546666
Victim Location 68137
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Said they were publishers clearing house send $700.00 to get the winnings.
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Private1567551097
Victim Location 66547
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Automated caller saying factory warranty is about to be expired.
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Private1567536271
Victim Location 05403
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a phone call from a woman, sounded garbled, then she asked if I could hear her. I said, "Yes" and she proceeded to tell me where she was from and they were a research firm collecting data and if I participated in a brief survey I would receive a $200 gift card to a either WalMart, Target or Walgreens. Then she transferred me to an automated system that was asking me health questions. I went online while on the call and Googled the site, saw that there were complaints and hung up. One of the complaints said that these calls get you to say "Yes" which I did, then steal your identity.
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Private1567548095
Victim Location 24012
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
I just got a call from someone saying I had won money and they were going to deliver millions of dollars. All I had to do was be there to meet them and give them $700.
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Private1567554607
Victim Location 97439
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I received a call claiming to be from the IRS legal department to contact them right away regarding tax fraud or I would be arrested.
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Private1567549538
Victim Location 89143
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Hi. Recently i posted an AD in Letgo App for a furniture sale. Person names Diego reached me via text message saying intrested in purchasin my dining table. A week later he said stil dining is available and he is gonna send me the check. Once i received the check it was for 2150$. But the dining table i put for sold is 450$ after asking this to diego he told me he is moving out of state and the remaining amount is for movers can yu please pay him. I was like OK
But next day he was like movers needs an amount before hand as it is out of state. I said OK. He asked me if i would go to walmart nearby. I thought im going to meet in person for paying the amount. But after going to walmart he asked to transfer via moneygram. I said Ok and traferred the amount. Next day morning he smootly responsed he is not gonna buy it due to private reasons. Same day i came to know its a scam and my check was bounced after 2 days.
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Private1567533515
Victim Location 37207
Total money lost $24
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
When I ran a search for drivers liscence renewal, this website was at the top of the list . You think You are going through the process to renew your drivers license. After You enter your credit card information You are told You will be given information on how to renew your license. In small print it says this website is not connected to any government agencies. Very deceptive and misleading.
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Private1567557905
Victim Location 14206
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Sent package to home address that was never ordered from Amazon, not even on my Amazon account but sent anyway which was promptly returned
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Private1567536274
Victim Location 85743
Type of a scam Online Purchase
In response to selling my car on Craig's List. The text was received late at night and stated: Hey I seen your 2015 subaru outback 36r limited on craigslist. Still have it? Very interested, Will you get a auto VIN report for me from vinreports.co/?81625
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Private1567535072
Victim Location 27712
Type of a scam Online Purchase
We posted our Motorhome For Sale in a national Motorhome website and in less than 24 hours we received a text from a David McGrace claiming to be in Shreveport, LA wanting to buy the motorhome.
He said that he couldn't come pick it up, but that he would contact a 'transport' company & have them pick it up.
All he wanted initially was pictures of the unit & our assurance that it was in good condition. The ruse he used was that he was buying it for his daughter for her birthday.
He said he didn't need to negotiate the price as it seemed 'fair' in comparison to others. He also said he would be paying through PayPal.
At this point we decided that this was a scam.
I received a e-mail stating that PayPal had been paid, but the amount was $1,900 over our asking price & that we needed to go to WalMart to do a WalMart to WalMart money transfer of the overage & then the purchase amount to show in PayPal.
At this point we stopped further contact.
The WalMart to Walmart money transfer was to go to a Richard Allen Patterson, Middle River, MD, 21220.
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Private1567550283
Victim Location 83716
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Was sent a check to cash from TD Bank. It was for late fees charged on an account. I do not have an account with them. I was told from the real TD Bank that had I cashed the check the scammers would of had my bank information. If you receive a check contact the real TD Bank Customer Service at 888-751-9000 to see if the check you have is real. The letter and check has a bogus phone number and a incorrect address on the check.
Total money lost $28
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I ordered a replacement battery for my GPS. I never received it. Did not received reply to my email complaint. The phone number is fake.
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Private1567557595
Victim Location 04084
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Kelly Wilson with "Weather Services International" has called me several times over the last few months to collect a debt for a "weather service". Each time they call they leave a voicemail with the balance due amount, and every time it was different. Last month it was over $4,000, and today they wanted $52.01. The last time I received a call I told them I had no idea what they were talking about and asked to be put on the do not call list. I got a call today, and they stated it was their second attempt to address the invoice my business had with them. I do not have a business and have never heard of this company. Kelly, the man I spoke with told me that Weather Services International was trying to "settle old invoices for Gasprom Marketing related to weather services". I asked where the company was located, and he said they were out of London. I told him I have never been to London, and explained that this must be an error. Kelly said they would not call again, but I suspect I will get a call again where we had an identical conversation months ago.
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Private1567534556
Victim Location 44128
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
I received an email from this company stating that my shipment of computer products (Microsoft Surface Pro) valuing 3517.67 would be shipped to my house within the next three days. This was on 8/21. It stated if this was not the order I placed to call the number 8455765249 which I did not call. The package never came and I don't believe I have been charged but I felt something was off.
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Private1567553558
Victim Location 91423
Type of a scam Credit Cards
phone message claiming credit card rate reduction. Or mortgage.
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Private1567534164
Victim Location 48506
Type of a scam Credit Cards
My phone ring under the phone number i gave u and protrayed as a credit card lowering interest rates. And i told the guy to take me off there phone list. And the foreign guy used profanity told me to [censored] myself
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Private1567537275
Victim Location 44108
Type of a scam Government Grant
I received the call from a private number barely could understand the guy that was talking but he did mention that my name and number was picked to receive a $9,000 Grant from the government he then proceeded to give me some type of ID number AL717 and a phone number that I needed to call back 1-315-614-2959 after he gave me this information he went on to explain everything to me told me that I was not going to be charged anything and didn't have to pay anything back this was the one time thing for a single parent etc...I couldn't call them back right away he called me back like maybe a half an hour later to make sure that I call the number I called the number and start speaking with a woman now she went over everything again then tells me to go to Western Union or MoneyGram take with me $250 give them my name and phone number then pay the registration fee which I would get back she also mention something about a steam card never heard of that and told me to call her when I get to the place so here I am reporting this because I feel that this is a scam I've never heard of anything like this and people should be made aware of this ASAP. Thank You
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Private1567545156
Victim Location 78412
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Said I won in a grandprize that I signed up for online. Never signed up for any. They asked that I go get a green dot card for 1200
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Private1567548088
Victim Location 33101
Total money lost $100
Type of a scam Employment
Fake work from home virtual personal assistant job.
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Private1567538491
Victim Location 76302
Type of a scam Phishing
a message said that there has been a motion to suspend all of my accounts I needed to call them back and have all of my bank account information and social security number ready he said he was on a split station two times
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Private1567540374
Victim Location 11417
Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief
I have been called several times with this company. They will not give me their phone number or any information unless I pay them $1300 for 0% interest rate for the rest of my life to transfer card balance transfers it transfers over to pay them at 0% interest rate. I called ScamPulse.com I called federal trade center and put a fraud alert. This company apparently had all of my credit card information and Social Security number which I do not know how they had that. With all the balances on my credit cards . When I asked to speak with the manager or give me some sort of letter in writing in the mail they said they cannot do that. I am very afraid of this company they have all of my information please be aware other people as well I am very afraid that they are taking my identity
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Private1567558061
Victim Location 53511
Type of a scam Tech Support
just called back a number who left a very obscure VM on my phone. When I called from a business phone, they stated that the call telling me that 1500 would be automatically debited from my account, was due to the "contract I had with them for my computer". I said, Nononononono...What is the name of the person you are trying to reach? They responded that their computer system was down. I then told them I was going to report them to BBB, and they hung up.
12:22 pm
Just wondering what I should do, if anything. I know they have no idea who I am, so I am not concerned about them debiting from my account. But it definitely is a SCAM.
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Private1567557001
Victim Location 56425
Type of a scam Phishing
Person called, asked if my vehicle was for sale still, I answered yes, he hung up.
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Private1567538591
Victim Location 76302
Type of a scam Tax Collection
called and said they are with the IRS and a suit has been filed against me for fraud and have been trying to get a hold of me for 6 months and were unable to, I called the number back and asked them questions about who they were and they just started laughing
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Private1567553746
Victim Location 07407
Type of a scam Debt Collections
I keep getting phone calls, cell and home, from this number 1-908-368-4911.
One of the messages is: "...informing you, our company will be conducting an employment verification as well as discussing the proper protocol providing you with a notice of intent on their property, should this matter progress further. If you have questions on this matter, I can be reached at 1-855-443-0697."
Another message from the same 908 number and the same voice is: "Hello, we are contacting you in regards to a time sensitive matter that has been forwarded to our office for review. Due to the severity of this matter, federal law, prohibits my company from providing you with the full nature of this call in a voice message. It is important that we receive a call back immediately from you or your representation prior to our recommendation being submitted. My office can be reached at 1-855-856-1405".
As per the instructions in the AARP magazine, one is not to call back these numbers, so I haven't call them back. I figure that if this was a legit matter, I would have been contacted by mail already. So far, I have not received anything in the mail.
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Private1567549912
Victim Location 04364
Total money lost $100
Type of a scam Government Grant
i recieved through messenger and facebook from a friend stating to click on this link to see if you qualify from united nations and add him as a friend which i did he asked me info on monthly income and my age address date of birth phone number.then he stated i would need to give him money of 500.00 for the 150,000.00 to be delievered by fed ex in 7 hours. his supposedly name was josephat jossy with a older mans picture he even sent me a photo of money and fed ex going out to do delieverys to people.he contacted me today to see if i could do the pmt i told him all i could do was 100.00 and i would pay him the rest when money was delievered which is suppose to be at 3pm maine time. he then blocked me after he got the funds of the itune card that i sent him. i didnt get an email from him just a friends request to add him as a friend.now all i can see is my conversation with him not his and i dont even have the link anymore but he did say the fbi already investigated it and not to worry that it is legit.it was called united nations.
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Private1567533769
Victim Location 78665
Type of a scam Phishing
I've received the same automated voicemail from 434-264-1477 in the past three hours. I ignored the call since I didn't recognize the number, nor do I know anyone in the (434) Blackstone, VA area code. Here's the context of the voicemail messages they left (they started before my voicemail could begin recording)
"...that you will be taken under custody by the local police as there are four serious allegations pressed on your name at this moment. We would request you to get back to us so that we can discuss about this case before taking any legal action against you. The number to reach us is 434-264-1477. I repeat 434-264-1477. Thank you."
Please note that the caller didn't address me by my name, nor did they identify themselves by name or organization.
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Private1567541142
Victim Location 60614
Type of a scam Other
It was a robotic voice saying I had serious threats or accusations against me and I needed to call them back. Total scam!
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Private1567543869
Victim Location 05465
Type of a scam Tech Support
Receive multiple robo-calls a day from someone claiming to be "Apple Inc". The caller ID registers it as being from Apple Inc, but it's obviously not. It's the same message every time. Usually says something about how something is wrong with Apple iCloud services and asks you to click a button to speak with a representative. I've never gone further, but I've heard the message and it seems to suggest some kind of illegal activity has occurred on your account and if you don't contact them, something bad will happen.
The calls happen a few days a week, and when they start, you can expect they continue to call over and over again for the next few hours. It's even sometimes within a few minutes of each other. It's incredibly annoying and thankfully, I don't think my mother hasn't responded. For those unaware, Apple will never call you unless you call them first. Don't give over any more information.
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Private1567547241
Victim Location 24015
Type of a scam Phishing
I got a text that said it was from the Dept. of Tax and Crime Investigation. They wanted me to call 580 798 0857
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Private1567547933
Victim Location 29631
Type of a scam Employment
Told to earn 350 a week by getting a car wrap from Tropicana. Followed up by being told to send $1500 to someone through western Union a clear scam
Victim Location 76002
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
call in as a Wireless Caller. The caller had an Asian accent. Asking me correctly my back or my knee is still hurting. I kept asking him who referred him to me. Never answered the question even though I continuously kept asking him. Had my complete name and mailing address. Very evasive in answering my question but he keep pumping me about my back and or knee . I believe he is pushing to send a brace for either area of need. So do NOT answer. Most likely will be a Medicare or Medicaid fraud scammer.
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Private1567558554
Victim Location 19382
Type of a scam Phishing
They said there from Apple supports which caught my eye said my account was going to be disabled and then to fill out a form I didn’t do it but someone might and this is a security risk to the few who don’t take time to read with high detail now the funny thing is when Apple sends you any info they already know your name being u registered your phone and at that Apple does not contact u for any account info they would call you or send an official letter or email marked apple support not supports with an s seams like a South American scam or Russian from the spelling mistakes made thanks and please be urgent in informing the public of this malicious email
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Private1567540185
Victim Location 11204
Total money lost $244
Type of a scam Online Purchase
So I was online looking for knock off brand and I come across this website:http://www.greatmall6.ru, it looked legit. And there was username and password. So it look real. I looked a website rater it said safe for I bought about 234 worth goods and the business contacted me and asked me for size of the cloths and shoes. And I replied. And he gave me he's MoneyGram details and I send him the money and got it. He said he will send it out by 10 hours, so next day I contacted him, he said his mother was in the hospital. So I felt bad for him. Next I contacted him, he send me a fake tracking number for USPS and when I search the USPS tracking number it was not on the system. He said it will take days before it gets into a system, so I waiting. I contacted him I said I wanted a refund, he said wait. They package never came I never got a refund.
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Private1567552373
Victim Location 46122
Type of a scam Romance
Yes the person I'm trying to report goes by the name of Brian Coleman he was on Christian Mingle stated he lived in Buchanan Michigan and his profile stated he had lost his wife for years ago due to ovarian cancer has a daughter of 17 named Lucy and then he was looking to start his life over again and spotted me on the profile and we started communicating privately through our text messages read text message for almost a month and then I was asked for money. I feel that that needs to be reported
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Private1567547033
Victim Location 47906
Type of a scam Phishing
I posted a truck for sale on craigslist yesterday. At 3:45 am a text came in asking if the truck was still for sale. At 9:55 am I texted back yes it was. Immediately received text asking if I could "grab a auto VIN report from vinreports.co/?27052. I texted back that the vin number was in the ad I had posted. No more communication.
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Private1567554779
Victim Location 78666
Type of a scam Phishing
Craigslist post, replied unable to contact multiple attempts. Then must have a report by autosmartfax.com for loan officer to buy.
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Private1567548677
Victim Location 33157
Type of a scam Government Grant
First I was contacted by Facebook Messenger by a supposed friend (***, whom I worked with for a long time. I contacted *** and he was not aware that they were using his Facebook account). n the Messenger text, the fake *** after establishing some friendly conversation, proposed that I join him in getting a lot of money from a Government grant. He sated that he had gotten a lot and that it was easy. He then texted the link to the Facebook site for a Cynthia Kay Wood. Cynthia proposed that I provided some information and obtain a $100 Amazon gift card that I should give to "the UPS that was to deliver the awarded $200,000 that I had won as a grant. I delayed the process by claiming that we were under tropical storm Gordon winds and rain. I found the real *** and he told me that he didn't know anything about it, I did not get the amazon card or contacted "Cynthia" again.
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Private1567540180
Victim Location 53089
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I don't know if this is a scam or not. It's one of these deals that is almost too good to be true. I did make a purchase online for $66. Of course that is by credit card. I have contacted them a couple of times to find out their location. The answer is "they have warehouses all over the world." To that I asked for the city and state for their home office. Their answer is "why do you need this information?" I have heard nothing since. I would like to know if this is a legitimate business or not. Have you had other complaints?
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Private1567534691
Victim Location 98109
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A woman called 'Elizabeth Williams' left a message claiming to be calling about back taxes and a repayment plan. She left the phone number 877-325-8207 but didn't tell me her company name.
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Private1567552857
Victim Location 85353
Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency
Received a phone call and a middle aged man said I was his cousin nd said my name and if he was talking too me.
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Private1567548770
Victim Location 85253
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
So on thenextweb.com scrolling through some of the stories, and I clicked on one that caught my eye and instead of taking me to that story it took me to this Scam telling me I've just win a $1,000 Amazon gift card. There were comments for alleged winners, so I did I reverse image search on the "winners'" pictures, they were taken off of Pinterest. I did some more digging and found that the site is run by RewardZone USA which already has numerous scam complaints in the BBB. I also looked at their privacy policy which is completely outrageous! Here's an excerpt: Here are some of the ways we collect Information from users:
· Registration forms and surveys;
· By tracking users’ online behavior on our Websites;
· Emails, telephone calls, USPS mail and other customer service or other contacts with users;
· Through the use of “cookies” (small text files placed on a user’s computer that track online behavior), single-pixel GIF image files (also called “web beacons”) and other technological means; and
· Information provided to claim an incentive.
If you want to read the rest here's a link to it: https://www.retailproductzone.com/privacy.aspx?AffiliateID=495
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Private1567536434
Victim Location 40387
Type of a scam Debt Collections
To whom this may concern.I’m sending a copy of this because not sure exactly how to fill out the top information.This is a Scam through someone else but it’s not actually PayPal.Their just using them. I don’t have a account with them anymore. I definitely don’t owe them anything I’ve already talked to someone from PayPal about this.Someone has got my account trying to scam money from me. I hope you can find out who this might be.I’ve received other letters like this one. This letter is from a creditor so that’s why I didn’t know how to fill top information out.Hope picture of letter helps out.Thanks Mr.Becraft
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Private1567546510
Victim Location 95630
Type of a scam Phishing
On friday August 31,2018; I,*** *** received a call from phone +1(916)589-6510 at 1:28pm. I was asked if I was ***. Upon answering yes,the caller immediately hung up. I believe it to be a scam call. The call was received through my cell phone ***.
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Private1567532964
Victim Location 78244
Type of a scam Online Purchase
These people request that I get a VIN# checked on their website and send to their yahoo email. Don’t fall victim to these scams.
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Private1567549941
Victim Location 64014
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Calling off Craigslist and wants me to run car report through quickvehiclecheck.com
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Private1567556855
Victim Location 78724
Type of a scam Phishing
upon information and belief this scammer is phising for personal information responding to online ads pursuing address phone number and names.
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Private1567558162
Victim Location 95129
Type of a scam Rental
Rental housing spam in San Jose.
Below are the emails sent by the scammer:
Randalledward culberson
Aug 30, 2018, 3:59 PM (2 days ago)
to
Hi,
LITTLE ABOUT ME: My name is Randall Edward Culberson, I was born and raised up in California, I'm 66 year old working in the field of construction logistics and international building. I graduated from the California State University, Fullerton and really love my job. I am very fully active during the day, I'm an easy going person, very discreet, trustworthy person who is respectful to kids and pets and honest, caring, quiet but very friendly and respectful of others privacy, I'm clean and tidy and you'll never find my stuffs in common areas. I am looking for someone who will rent my one bedroom apartment, the person must be a responsible, hard working professional or student with good accountability and integrity. Someone who's kind and enjoys making their home a comfortable and relaxed oasis to come home to. Things don't always have to look perfect, but general cleanliness is a must. I hope to find someone who shares my desire to produce a congruent atmosphere wherein the focus is less on adhering to a rigid set of house rules, but geared more towards kindness, empathy, and common sense. But due to my ailment (Dementia) I have to RETIRE and my son has moved me with him to Texas for proper care due to my wife been late(she died 3 years ago) because he feels i can't take care of myself alone so i live with him now in his apartment in Texas. I really love my work i have lived virtually all my life in California although i travel a lot to different cities in and outside US but i enjoyed living there that is why i bought this apartment and i need someone clean and neat to take very good care of my apartment
CONDITION OF THE APARTMENT:
LOCATION: The apartment is situated in a peaceful location 1060 S 3rd St San Jose, 95112
APARTMENT: The apartment is private you are not sharing it with me expect your partner
PRICE: $*** Per Month with all the bills and Security deposit is $*** which is 100% Refundable on move out.
STATUS: Fully Furnished One Bedroom with living room, dining and Fully equipment in the kitchen.
CONDITION: Minimum stay is 1 month and maximum stay is 5 years (I plan to sell the apartment after 5 years)
MONTH: Starting from any time you arrive to the apartment.
INTERNET CONNECTION: 24/7
THE OWNER: Don't leave in the apartment anymore
ADDITIONAL FEES: There is no extra charges
ACCOMMODATION RELIABILITY: 100%
AGREEMENT LEASE: Monthly payment is OK
MANAGE: Please Kindly get back to me if you are really interested to rent the apartment, I will like you write me back so as to know little about you, where you are from and your preferred move in date and how long you are planning on accommodating the unit? Also I'm confidently assuring you that you will be more than satisfied when you move in into the apartment. I would know if you have any hidden bad behavior or something but i trust easily and i believe with your response we can work something out.
Let me hear from you asap if you really have interest in renting the Apartment.
Best Wishes,
Randall.
Randalledward culberson
Aug 31, 2018, 5:25 PM (19 hours ago)
to me
Hi,
Fantastic, You sound like just the sort of person I would want to rent my unit to, I really appreciate you taking your time to respond to me, I must be sincere with you I'm glad that you are interested in proceeding further to rent my apartment, Unfortunately due to my ailment and not been there I won`t be able to get anyone to show you through as I have the keys here. I did try and put as many photos up as I could so anyone who was interested would feel comfortable. If you are keen to proceed I will do up a lease agreement? I would be happy with a 1 month minimum, (Obviously longer would be better) but outside of that we can just pay month to month if that’s ok? Just please try and give me 1 months notice when you intend to leave so I can re-advertise and find a new tenant. If you could give me a few details for the lease agreement, and a scan of some ID (Drivers Licence/Passport) for my records that would be great as i will provide the same for you too:
Your Full name(For the recordslease agreement)
Your Current address(For the delivery of the keys)
Your D.O.B & Age
Your Telephone number
Your Move in date
A copy of any form of identity.(International passport, driver license, identification card. I will send mine along with the lease agreement so you have a copy too).
Once you provide me with those info requested for I will prepare the lease agreement and send it to you with a copy of my identity, The utilities bills are included in the rent (gas, water and electricity), the month rent is $*** and the security deposit is $*** which is $2400 total. When you wish to vacate I will need pictures sent so I know there is no damage, and then I can transfer the security deposit back to you. I can't say precisely when I will be coming back to San Jose, but I may just come around to do inspection some time which I will definitely inform you at least 2 weeks out, during my inspection i will stay in an hotel because i have no right to disturb your privacy in the apartment. If you are happy to go ahead, please get back to me with the details and ID I need to do up a lease agreement.
I hope to hear from you soon
Best Wishes,
Randall.
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Private1567548647
Victim Location 38351
Type of a scam Debt Collections
these people r trying to get me to pay a debt that has been written of or sold to them for pennies on the dollar.. been researching this..i have never had any business with this company whatsoever.. they did not perform any services for me at all.. they r just trying to collect on a debt that has been written off and taken a loss at the end of the year by the above mentioned united medical.. do i need to pay them or what? i have sent $25 1x b4 i found this out. just recieved this paper from them tday 8/31/18 but they have contacted me by phone...please advise as i am not sure if i need to pay this to them or not. the amount is $699.00 from what they tell me
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Private1567543798
Victim Location 46807
Type of a scam Phishing
Scam to get me to run vehicle report on car I have listed on Craigslist. They called me and when I answered he hung up and texted that wasn’t good time to talk so sent series of text to get me to go to a named site to run vehicle report.
If you can do that and email me the report to [email protected] I will keep an eye out for it then schedule a time to come meet you
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Private1567549325
Victim Location 55304
Type of a scam Phishing
Calls and waits to hear any verbal response. Unable to return call to number.
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
The letter we received stated that we were selected as a 2nd prize winner of 1,250,000.00USD. To claim our prize we were to call one of the numbers given. We would be required to give our personal claim number. Not sure what that would be.
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Private1567545929
Victim Location 99515
Type of a scam Employment
I received a phone call, the man stated he was calling regarding a Job. Asked how i was doing. I said ok. Then he hung up.
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Private1567549695
Victim Location 95828
Type of a scam Phishing
Stated several accounts are in my name, and that they need the last 4 numbers of my social security number. If I do not respond immediately, arrest warrants will be issued for my arrest.
(This message was left on my cellphone today from Thornton Montana)
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Private1567548236
Victim Location 01930
Total money lost $100
Type of a scam Tech Support
It was to recover my email address and they needed a hundred dollars to get rid of the hackers and the money would be refunded so I got a google play card for a hundred dollars and gave them the code then they said I needed to get two more cards because I now had 8 more hackers and I said I don’t have it so they said they couldn’t refund my hundred until I did. I didn’t because I then figured out it had to be bs.
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Private1567557617
Victim Location 01139
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Received a phone call telling her to go to Walmart and buy 5 visa gift cards worth 500 dollars while staying on the phone with her and then send the gift cards to them and she would receive 10, 000 dollars.
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Private1567549542
Victim Location 90274
Type of a scam Online Purchase
So this website sells high end sneakers. I placed an order but no estimate for shipping comes up. The money was charged on my card 2 days later. After 5 days I sent emails requesting an update. Sent them everyday for 11 days. Nothing. Called my credit card and thank goodness they credited my account back. Do not trust this website. Scam for sure
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Private1567543332
Victim Location 27529
Type of a scam Government Grant
I am doing good and Have you heard the good news about the Workers Compensation Appeal Board and Department of Human Health Service?
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Private1567536103
Victim Location 40145
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I ordered a RC truck from this website and opted for the high performance battery also. After the stated 3-6 weeks for delivery passed, I sent an e-mail which was never replied to. A week later I sent another, with still no reply. 2 weeks later I received my package, but was dismayed to find that they removed the original battery and never put my upgraded battery in it. To make matters even worse, the truck they sent was much smaller than advertised. So in the end I payed for a small truck with no battery, thus making it useless. I sent another e-mail explaining this, and was ignored yet again.
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Private1567551934
Victim Location 84108
Type of a scam Phishing
I have my vehicle posted on a few websites for sale. This person texted me wanting me to submit my information to AutoVinCheck to get a “history check” on the vehicle. I told the person I was not aware of this company and I would prefer to use a more reputable website. The person pushed a little more to use AutoVinCheck and then I sent them a link about auto sale scams from the BBB website.
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Private1567541453
Victim Location 75757
Type of a scam Tax Collection
They said this was an IRA audit she owed $4985 and she was very upset over the call. His name Off Henry Johnson (foreign accent). Case #CP1706 & his ID is #5084
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Private1567552951
Victim Location 06489
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
They claimed that I was interested in a better health plan and asked if I still was. When I told them that I didn’t inquire about any health plan they hung up on me. Returning their call does not work on original number
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Private1567534003
Victim Location 38053
Type of a scam Tech Support
microsoft virus removal
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Private1567534561
Victim Location 73110
Total money lost $10,000
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Man calls several times a day and befriends my grandma. He calls at all hours of the night too. He pressures her to send him money. She tried changing her phone number, but somehow he always gets her number and won't stop calling.
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Private1567553973
Victim Location 55127
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Calling out of New york.(I live in minnesota) telling me I have IRS papers that are fraudulent and local authorities will take me into custody if I don't reply back to them in 24 days. I never called back.
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Private1567534662
Victim Location 66503
Type of a scam Phishing
Caller had my first name. Before i thought i said "yes". Caller hung up.
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Private1567533588
Victim Location 56003
Total money lost $74
Type of a scam Credit Cards
I CALLED TO ORDER FREE VITAMINS, THEY TOOK $74. OFF MY DEBIT CARD WITH OUT MY PERMISSION. I A M ON SSI SO $74.00 IS A LOT OF MONEY TO ME. I RECEIVED A BOTTLE OF PILLS THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE $4.95.
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Private1567553055
Victim Location 49224
Type of a scam Credit Cards
3rd email received 8/30/18, this actually being the first received. 2nd was from Globe-Life-Offer, the 3rd from Keto-Diet-Diet. All three contain : "chewoutloud.comThank", Winco Foods online with their phone number, and a credit card application from Ikano Bank.
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Private1567536372
Victim Location 02122
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
So I received a voice call from some non English person that has an Indian accent, he asked me if I was still looking for a loan offer and that I was approved for the 2,500 I said yes than asked how soon would be he loan be available to me he replied as 30 to 45mins into my account he than took my account and routing# but he said he was going to connect me to his boss. As he was transferring their other end of the phone was going in and out every second I asked him To why that was happening he couldn’t reply after the boss came on, he than told me In order for the loan approval to go via I would first than have to pay an initial fee of 175.00 for the insurance protection if my credit score falled under range of 650 than I will be guaranteed a refunded back the initial fee, He told me i could call back with a payment that’s when he gave me a phone number and a name bu John Smith, this bull sound really bogus to me and poor me has been seeking for a loan and now I am a victim of being scammed and humiliated with shame my account and routing number and 4 last digits of my social is in the hands of scammers.
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Private1567545813
Victim Location 23116
Type of a scam Phishing
Call came in, an obvious recording that started playing as I answered - Asked if my car was still for sale. Then the call dropped. Tried calling the number back, was sent to voicemail within 2 rings. There was a female's voice greeting on the voicemail (no names), the voice of the first call was a male's. Then they sent a text saying now isn't a good time to talk. I've seen this scam before, so I asked what car they're referring to, each of my text questions, got responses - but not as if anyone was reading my replies. As soon as they mentioned the http://vehiclevincheck.com, I told them I was reporting them as fraud.
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Private1567544204
Victim Location 04282
Total money lost $100
Type of a scam Tech Support
Called what we thought was Apple support line, was asked to give number for iTunes card for purpose of fixing phone which would be reimbursed by Apple.
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Call leaving messages some one is filing a complaint against me. I need to contact them to stop the complaint or they will sue me. They also call relatives asking for my personal info .
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Private1567538016
Victim Location 61109
Total money lost $500
Type of a scam Utility
The victim was called and told that her ComEd bill was late and she needed to pay $600 right away or her electric was going to be shut off that afternoon. The victim only had $500 and they said they would accept that. She was instructed to buy two prepaid Money Pack cards for $300 and $200 and call them back at 312-967-9968 with the card numbers. During her conversation she talked to 2 people named Anna Garcia and John Costello.
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Private1567532975
Victim Location 44109
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was contacted by a Facebook friend that I normally don’t talk to you online. It started with a casual conversation and quickly started talking about a business grant she got and asked if I had looked into it yet. She offered information for me to find out more I was contacted by a Facebook friend that I normally don’t talk to online. It started with a casual conversation quickly started talking about a business grant she got and asked if I had looked into it yet. She offered information for me to find out more. she was very insistent on texting a certain number, which I unfortunately did. So far I don’t think anything has been compromised yet but I don’t know what they can do with the phone number.
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Private1567544020
Victim Location 07110
Type of a scam Phishing
Got a call early in the morning, woman asks if my car is insured, I say yep, call hangs up
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Private1567546713
Victim Location 90808
Type of a scam Tech Support
Call multiple times claiming my windows has been hacked and is unsafe
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Private1567544758
Victim Location 74464
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was contacted on social media by this person that had stole the identity of someone I knew (they took their pic an used as their own) when I knew it was a scam an told them I contacted the police they very rude an cussed me. Since then i received a text from number an they just sent a pic of someone sitting at a desk. I blocked them..
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Private1567557573
Victim Location 24153
Type of a scam Tax Collection
robocall several times threatening arrest about tax returns
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Private1567558611
Victim Location 24018
Type of a scam Phishing
I received a phone call. The recording said I have 4 criminal warrants against and if I don't call back then the cops will come to get me.
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Private1567536407
Victim Location 32534
Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency
Call came in from Atlanta GA, grandson (Logan) stated he got arrested and is in jail with a broken nose. He told me he has a lawyer and the lawyer would call so he can make bond. Asked a question about alligators and he answered incorrectly so I knew it was a scam.
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Private1567533578
Victim Location 47353
Total money lost $750
Type of a scam Romance
It started by accepting his friend request from Face book. Then he wanted to go talk on Hangouts. His wife died 3 years ago. He twin girls are in boarding school. He wanted me to buy him a iTunes card so he could talk to them. 1card turned into several. Then if I sent him750.00 he could get out of this peace mission he is in. In Syria. Please don't fall for this.
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Private1567557452
Victim Location 41011
Type of a scam Debt Collections
They keep leaving threatening message about legal action saying there it's and there not
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Private1567541958
Victim Location 40219
Total money lost $100
Type of a scam Rental
They give you list of property and tell you its refundabl. I learned that most properties are 2 to 3 years old or don't exist. This people should not be able to do this to people new to moving to area.
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Private1567558357
Victim Location 16506
Type of a scam Business Email Compromise
We keep receiving service repair emails that are not legitimate and when we try to reply the email given doesn't work. Very annoying.
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Private1567535022
Victim Location 90004
Total money lost $200
Type of a scam Charity
He contac me on instagram asking for money for a fundation located in Nigeria. His log on instagram is @faz3officialpage. Please stop him, he follows only women from USA, Central and south America.
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Private1567551868
Victim Location 45440
Type of a scam Employment
Envelope stuffing job opportunity
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Private1567534601
Victim Location 49735
Type of a scam Phishing
They call claiming to be 5/3 Bank and wanting verification of account information. Spoke directly to 5/3 bank and they said they never made the calls and it is not a phone number of there’s.
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Private1567543923
Victim Location 75790
Type of a scam Government Grant
General Manager, Henry Wolfe (1st man she spoke with). Told her to go to Brookshires (grocery) to get a card so they could put the $$ on it.
They were going to give her $9000 and she needed to buy a $250 card. They gave her a confirmation #AP2240
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Private1567548839
Victim Location 85718
Type of a scam Credit Cards
"Issues with your credit cards; been trying to contact you several times..."
A real bother to get these calls all the time.
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Private1567542083
Victim Location 11379
Type of a scam Other
Received an automated robo-call, which left a voicemail that stated:
"Hi, this is John Denver from the fraud investigation unit of Social Security Administration. This is a notice that your Social Security number has been suspended. Please contact the fraud hotline number that is 716-759-4766. I repeat it is 716-759-4766. Thank you."
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Private1567544273
Victim Location 80216
Type of a scam Phishing
phone number keeps calling, no response. After 10 seconds it hangs up.
Type of a scam Rental
I received an email today from a person who listed housing on Craig's List, this was the email:
Hello XXXX,
Thanks for your interest and inquiries about my house. I am the owner of the house you are making inquiry of. The house is still available for rent and we are looking for a responsible person/family to occupy and maintain the house. The house will be available for a period of 5 years or more. My Family and I just traveled to Colorado/USA for a program called Health Resources and Services Administration(HRSA), the program is taking place in three major countries in Europe, UK, USA where I and my family are currently located..Right now.
I'm in need of a good and responsible tenant that can move in into my house and take very good care of my house and maintain it in my absence. We will be away for a while that is why we made up our mind to put up our house for rent to whom ever that will take good care of it. Please i want you to note that i spent a lot on my property that i want to give to you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this house and want you to treat it as your own. Utilities include Water,Trash,Sewer,Gas and Electricity. The money is not the main problem but i want you to keep it tidy all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat when i come for a check up. I also want you to let me have trust in you as I always stand on my word.
Address: 903 Providence Pl Apt 121,Providence, RI 02903
Bedroom: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Rent: $750
Security Deposit: $750
SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW:
RENT APPLICATION FORM.
FIRST NAME:________________
MIDDLE NAME: ________________
LAST NAME: _________________
PROFESSION: ________________
(CELL)PHONE ()_________
(CELL)PHONE () _____________________
(WORK)PHONE () __________
YOUR EMAIL: ____________________________
KIDS _____ (YES/NO), HOW MANY _______
PRESENT ADDRESS: ____________________
CITY: ______________
STATE: _____________
ZIP CODE: _______________ HOW LONG? ____________IF RENTING
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING?
IF THIS Home IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING?______________
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN? ______________
MONTHLY INCOME:
IF YOU HAVE A PET:
NAME OF PET: _____________
KIND OF PETS: _____________
HABITS
DO YOU SMOKE? ___________
DO YOU DRINK? ______________
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT?____
YOUR GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID OR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT (IF ANY):could be attached with the application
Please feel free to ask any questions you do not understand and i will be looking forward to receive your email as soon as possible. As i am not around to show the inside, you can go check out the house and the neighborhood from the outside and get back to me if you really like it for more information.
In case you see any sign board, they are the Realtor in charge of my house before I decided to take over by my self. I am no more working with them and don't bother to contact them because formerly i wanted to sell the house before me and my Lovely Family now decided to rent it out instead of selling it out.
Thanks for choosing my home and remain bless.
Best Regards.
Andrew D Westberg.
The Craig's List posting wasn't listed with the email, and I received a text message immediately after the email, asking me to reply.
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Private1567544032
Victim Location 93306
Type of a scam Other
Called to tell me that a officer is going to come to my house and arrest me if I don’t pay fine today to clear case against me . Or I’ll go to jail today
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Private1567536549
Victim Location 53221
Type of a scam Credit Cards
Received repeated phone calls from this unknown number for months. When I finally answered today it was a pre-recorded message (robocall) discussing lowering your credit card rates and offers the selection to chose to speak with a representative, ect. I pressed the button to speak with a representative as I have no credit cards open under my name and did not know why I was receiving this call. A man came on the phone and asked if I wanted to lower my credit card. I repeatedly told him this is the wrong number, not me; to which he continued to say yes this is me for the visa card. And when I finally said no you have the wrong person. He said [censored] You. I informed him do not call me again and hung up and blocked the number. This is some kind of scam to elicit credit card information from consumers. I am sure these people are using other phone numbers to call consumers, but this is the main number I have been receiving the calls from.
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Private1567553711
Victim Location 08069
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
I get calls every day from them, stating they are Medicare. They use different numbers every time, especially since I block their numbers. They say according to my medical records, I am entitled to free additional medical services. Then they asked if I have back and knee problems. I asked where are they getting their information and was told "from Medicare". I told them I am not interested as I have all I need and she continued to argue with me, so I hung up. Got a call back from the same number before I could block it. I also informed them I am on the Do Not Call Registry and if they called again I would report them.
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Private1567536121
Victim Location 75074
Type of a scam Phishing
They will call and then ask if (your name) is there. They are trying to get you to yes (which I stupidly did and then heard silence and knew I'd been had),so they can use recording to make it sound like you agreed to an order or some other charge.
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Private1567538849
Victim Location 77642
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I am getting calls from this number where they say I owe a tax debt and have to provide them my lawyer’s info immediately to avoid legal action. I read about this scam recently and just wanted to report the number. I did not return their calls or talk to anyone but I have the voicemail where they threaten legal action.
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Private1567535772
Victim Location 92311
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Original Message-----
From: Target ©
To: *** Sent: Wed, Aug 15, 2018 9:43 am
Subject: Re: Congratulations ! Target Application Approved
Dear ***,
We already reviewed your information for the position of Secret Reviewer for The Target Co. survey and you have been selected so we congratulate you with this opportunity of working with us as one of our representatives. Your sincerity, trust and confidentiality is all we need. Just to bring to your notice that the Package for your first survey is about to be sent to you.
Please acknowledge you received this notification and you will be available to receive the package that would be delivered to you soon by a courier or Post and also carry out the task. A confirmation from you to this email is needed so that we can proceed on making the payment addressed to you as our store secret reviewer.
The payment would be sent out to you soonest and I will get back to you with the tracking number once the package has been sent out and once you respond to this notification. Do know that the payment which will be sent to you will include the funds for you to carry out the survey and your pay of $300
I look forward to read an email from you soon as possible to confirm you got this payment notification.
Regards,
Thomas Sherman
Target Co.
Customer Relations
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Private1567549232
Victim Location 75248
Type of a scam Business Email Compromise
I am the VP Finance for a sorority alumnae group, and I received an email from somebody pretending to be the President of our sorority's alumnae group. Their name showed up as the Presiden'ts email, and it looked very legitimate so I didn't even question it. They emailed me asking to be reimbursed for "Vendor Operations Expenses" by the end of the day. This is not unusual for me in my position as VP Finance, so I didn't suspect anything at this point. When I asked for the details, this person sent me back a bank account number and routing number so I could wire transfer the $950, and then asked for proof of transfer. It was at this point that I reached out to the real President who confirmed to me that she had not emailed me asking for money. After I didn't respond for several hours, this person emailed me AGAIN asking if I was able to complete the bank transaction. I still have this person's bank account information. I was able to retrieve the IP address from their email and I traced it back to Nigeria, so it's one of those Nigerian 419 scams.
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Private1567545572
Victim Location 06475
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Has a boat listed on Craigslist, asks for email address and sends a fake invoice after phishing for personal information.
Dangerous because of high ticket item $5,000+
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/boa/d/1994-sea-ray-signature/6682423602.html
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Private1567539629
Victim Location 77056
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Obvious scam but beware. Immediately after listed auto for sale online this phone number texted me they wanted to buy but are currently overseas in the military. This would have developed into an online transaction scam.
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Private1567547425
Victim Location 75087
Type of a scam Phishing
This person called me and said my first name when I answered, prompting my automatic reply of “Yes.” They immediately hung up. When I called back the number, it is forwarded to voice mail that has no identity. I suspect they were recording my “yes” to be used fraudulently somewhere.
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Private1567550991
Victim Location 27284
Total money lost $200
Type of a scam Tech Support
Paid DigiTech Solutions $200 to fix computer back in March. Now received call stating that BBB has shut them down and FTC is trying to reimburse my money.
Cust ID, Case ID, Order # were all given
Security Code NVKDB0
Nick John with FTC (accounts Dept)
Sonny - banking manager Chase Portal/World Bank
Should be receiving money deposited into account within 24 hours
Should receive 2 different emails of confirmation
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Private1567532572
Victim Location 19977
Type of a scam CryptoCurrency
Someone on Facebook asked do we want to make money now so I inquired about the details and they said to call a number and tell Jason they sent them but number belongs to another person supposed to flip your money
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Private1567557330
Victim Location 55722
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Harassing phone calls. In surmise, of tax filings. And or done or not. Along with threats of criminal conviction within a period of 24 HRS!
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Private1567543078
Victim Location 11209
Total money lost $150
Type of a scam Tech Support
My 19 year old son called the above number for tech support for his iPhone. The phone was answered as Apple. A (fake) employee number and name were given by the person on the other end of the call. My son was instructed to purchase $150 in Apple and google play cards that would supposedly be refunded when the problem was resolved. Needless to say nothing was refunded and his phone was not fixed. I have made Apple aware of this issue. I would like other consumers to be aware that these scams can also happen on calls they themselves have initiated.
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Private1567534951
Victim Location 75965
Type of a scam Employment
I went to the mailbox to collect my mail and found a USPS Priority Mail envelope that had a check payable to me for $2900.42 and a letter entitled "Secret Surveyor Evaluation." The check appears to be authentic as it is drawn on a US credit union. However, the return address is outside of the US (Puerto Rico). The enclosed letter has instructions to follow and claims that the $2900 is to cover "assignment bills, evaluation costs and [my] survey service commission payment of $400.
I was to confirm the receipt of the package at ([email protected]). My first assignment was to purchase ebay gift cards in any denomination totaling $2500. After purchase, I was instructed to open the pack and peel the silver scratch-off area on the card. Then capture image of the card front and back and instructed not to discard the cards because they would be used for the forthcoming assignment. The sender said these are the details needed from the survey:
Store name, address, date and time of visit
Name of the cashier/attendant (if visible on tag)
Did the store clerk thank you upon completion of your purchase?
What was your overall experience with the staff in the store?
How long it took to check out
Captured images of card front and back after scratched (phone camera accepted)
The letter goes on to say that at no time should I say that I am evaluating the stores' service as it will defeat the purpose of the program. I should deny that I am a secret surveyor if asked. When the evaluation is complete, I am to have all the details above emailed in my report. The completed report is to be mailed to [email protected]. And it lists "Regards Mark Carter".
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Private1567533171
Victim Location 27893
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
Caller advised of vehicle warranty ending and needed to extend truck warrenty. Asked for $599 now and then $180/month after initial payment. When I declined to pay or extende warranty they treathened to repossess my vehicle.
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Private1567538339
Victim Location 83709
Type of a scam Employment
This was a 'Yes' robocall scam. I thought it was a call from my son's school because it was a local number and I had been waiting for a callback. A prerecorded voice informed me of employment opportunities in my area and when I did not respond, asked me if I could hear her. I said, " Yes", and then tapped "1" because a prerecorded message had told me I could opt out of the calls. I had signed on to receive employment offers from ZipRecruiter and other online job sites, so I did not think much of it at first and hung up. Later, I realized that it was a scam and I had unwittingly set myself up for identity theft and fraud. I filed a report with the FCC and now with my local BBB. I will be checking my bank accounts carefully after this.
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Private1567539110
Victim Location 90026
Type of a scam Employment
Leroy Martinez texted me and offered to pay $400 a week to have my car wrapped with Cricket Wireless advertisement to reply with an email if interested. First email he sent was for an application for the job. After i was “selected” he promised to send a check for $3450 that included my first weeks pay ($400) along with the payment for the wrapping and removal ($3050) insisted that i informed him when i received the check, of when i deposited the check, and of when the funds were available. And also asked for me to screenshot the receipt of when i deposited the check, “for records”, he said. Since i became very suspecious of the fact that he needed to know all of that information and of why wasn’t his “company” paying for the auto wrap themselves and of course spelling errors in emails exchanged i decided to stop responding to texts msgs and emails. I received the check yesterday and he continues to text and email me asking if i already received the check since the USPS tracks that the check had been delivered. And of course i checked the sender address and the “bank” and “company” addresses and of couse they are FAKE! Beware if anything sounds too good to be true it’s beacuse it most likely is.
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Private1567538374
Victim Location 45342
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
They ask you if you want to work from home they send you a fake check and equipment to start you job your depositing a check and wiring money to different company and than ur proceeding to continue to do admins roles and sending money to company’s . Awnsering phone handling complaint and processing payment
Type of a scam Tax Collection
I get this call every day on my home phone number and the message is different every day and getting more and more threatening. I think the initial call was that I was investigated for tax fraud. There is a warrant for my arrest and I must calll them now . The cops are about to arrive at your door. There is a warrant for my arrest and I must calll them now . The cops are about to arrive at your door.
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Private1567533785
Victim Location 02879
Type of a scam Rental
I am in the process of looking for an apartment because I am getting divorced and selling my home. I saw an ad on Craig's List for a listing and answered it. I received the attached email as well as several text messages asking me to make a deposit to a Chase bank and then he would send me the key. It had to be Chase bank, and he sent the account number. The phone number is a New York exchange. He repeatedly asked how fast I could get to a bank to make a security deposit and how much I could deposit. I was told I could go by the property and look in the windows, that no one is there right now because they just renovated etc. I got there because something told me to at least see what's up and the actual owner was there working on it. He let me know he's repeatedly asked Craigs List to take this listing down because it's a fraud.
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Private1567549036
Victim Location 44003
Type of a scam Debt Collections
VERY AGGRESSIVE...USED THE NAME MISS CORTLAND..SAID HUNTINGTON BANK WANTED THEIR MONEY FROM 2012 ..AND THAT THEY WORKED FOR AN ATTORNEY NAMED TOM FRANKOVICH GROUP..SAID WE OWED 2000.00 ..AND WE NEEDED TO PAY 200.00 . THAT WE COULD PAY WITH A CASH CARD FROM A DOLLAR STORE .
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Private1567536469
Victim Location 06107
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
The recorded voice said they were a firm selling knee braces in my area. I only said "yes" when they asked if I would like ot speak to an agent because I wanted to tell them I was on a "do not call list".
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Private1567550893
Victim Location 97214
Type of a scam Other
Continuous unwanted calls, sometimes 3 in one day, from different numbers, stating that 'there are allegations against you. We would request you to get back to us so that we can discuss about this case before taking any legal action against you.'The number to reach us is 410-844-4167. This company is listed on the internet as Peerless Phone Co. from Baltimore Maryland.
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Private1567534630
Victim Location 19041
Type of a scam Credit Repair/Debt Relief
I received 3 phone calls within 5 minutes from phone number 925-566-2028. Twice I hung up. Carlos the caller said he was with the credit recovery department but would not tell me what company he respresents.
On the 2nd call, I asked him not to call me again and that I felt it was a scam.
On the 3rd call, he threatened me and said that if I hung up on him again they were going to wipe out my credit.
Please investigate this phone number and the threats so that others will not be bothered. Thank you.
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Private1567542813
Victim Location 11412
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
This is one of the companies that keep calling my dad. He is elderly and they say they have a Mercedes Benz and 5 million dollars for him. He has to pay 80 dollars and 2 men will bring the package
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Private1567546697
Victim Location 32903
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Selling 90% off ray bans
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Private1567543970
Victim Location 08087
Type of a scam Tech Support
These people called me about a "Windows" computer issues, I told them we don't have a computer, to remove me from their list. The guy actually called back and asked me if I had a "*** ***". Please do something about these scammers as they are rude and offensive.
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Private1567543954
Victim Location 92870
Total money lost $300
Type of a scam Employment
This guy solicited his auto body fix scam at my home. He said he can fix the small dents and paint the car for $400. He explained all the process in detail and it looked legit to me. He had all the required tools to fix the cars body as well. To cover up his work, he applied kind of paste and asked me to leave the paste for 24 hours. After I removed the paste you can see what he had done to my car. He travels with a 13 year old girl who he calls his sister. Please be aware of these kind of scammers.
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Private1567549688
Victim Location 47586
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Said "she" was selling the tractor that she won in the divorce because she didn't need it and wanted a fresh start. Said the tractor was in North Dakota at Wesco Auto Shippers ready to be delivered. I'd get to try it for five days before having to make payment. Would not let me come get it myself, insisted on using the moving company. Said her name is Alisha M. Briscoe
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Private1567535851
Victim Location 49058
Type of a scam Phishing
They call and leave this message in a computer-generated female voice... “And once again expired after that you will be taking under custody by the local cops as there are _?_?_?_ serious allegations _?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_?_ your name at this moment we would request you to get back to us so that we can discuss about this case before taking any legal action against you the number to reach us is 210-714-0998 I repeat 210-714-0998 thank you…”
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Private1567546020
Victim Location 75766
Type of a scam Phishing
*** called my boyfriend's phone saying they had a package that needed to be picked up. They gave me a tracking number and when I called the phone number they left it was to Publisher's Clearing House.
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Private1567532267
Victim Location 75708
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
Request to provide your routing number and account number
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Private1567552705
Victim Location 20847
Type of a scam Debt Collections
For the past two days I have received a call from Jennifer Russell and the message states as follows...This is Jennifer Russell contacting *insert individual name here*. You are being notified of a claim in our office that is being filed against you. We will be verifying your current address as well as place of employment for delivery of the proper documents. At this time it is your legal right to contact the office directly at 844.324.8822. Again that is 844.324.8822 or press one to be connected immediately. This will serve as an office and final notification by phone.
After this the individual hangs up and will attempt to call you again tomorrow. I haven't spoken to anyone who calls frm the number and will continue to ignore it since I have spoken to the individual who was named in the claim and they said they do not have any claims against them. I was then sent also the actual script that is above from a search that shows it is a scam so do not answer or call back this number.
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Private1567545703
Victim Location 01887
Type of a scam Tax Collection
A voicemail at 11:39, 8/28/18 with an indistinguishable name claimed that the office had been trying to reach me for 6 months and will need to turn my fraud case over to the courts if I do not respond. I called the number 224-306-8651 (Illinois) at 12:10, 8/28/18. The person answering said 'IRS". The background was very noisy as if a large group of people were making phonecalls. I told him that the IRS usually communicates via US mail. He claimed that he needed to verify my full name and address. I told him that before I give him my name I will need to contact the ScamPulse.com. He immediately disconnected. The voicemail was left on my cell.
I called the non-emergency Wilmington police line and the officer told me that there have been numerous calls similar to this for quite some time. The officer asked if I gave them any personal information.
NEVER give names, numbers, addresses etc to anyone on the phone.
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Private1567549466
Victim Location 02816
Total money lost $38,030
Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency
On 7/9/18 at approximately 0900 hours I received a call from an unknown male voice identifying himself as "Terry Parker." This male told me that my grandson had been in an accident and was under arrest in Florida. "Parker" directed me to send two payments, one for $20,000 and another for $18,000 and then my grandson would be released. "Parker" called from what appeared to be phone #1-778-788-2752. I withdrew the money from my account (Ocean State Credit Union) and then wired the money to two separate accounts: $18k wired to a Bank of America account belonging to "Stan Aparic"; and $20k was wired to a Chase Bank account belonging to Michael Andrea. Soon afterwards I realized that my grandson was not in trouble and that I had been scammed out of $38000 plus the $30 in fees for the wiring of money to 2 accounts ($15 for each wire).
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Private1567557932
Victim Location 44403
Type of a scam Debt Collections
Got a phone call from irs saying i owe money, and i will be arrested. 562-337-3454
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Private1567548600
Victim Location 21146
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Disguised as 90% off Ray bans. Very tempting but fake.
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Private1567554131
Victim Location 72761
Type of a scam Tax Collection
An automated service came on saying that this is the IRS and a federal warrant has been issued for me for fradulent activity. Contact their office at 405. I didn't get the entire number.
Type of a scam Tech Support
https://www.pcrisk.com/removal-guides/10977-microsoft-warning-alert-scam
This error message states that malicious content has been detected and, therefore, personal information (logins, passwords, banking details, etc.) is at risk. It is also stated that the malware must be eliminated immediately by contacting 'certified technicians'
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Private1567534398
Victim Location 11205
Type of a scam Phishing
He said his name was John
Denver and he said that my SS # had been suspended. He said I should call the number.
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Private1567554058
Victim Location 44473
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Robo call- We has just received a notification regarding your tax filings from the headquarters which will get expired in next 24 working hours and once it get expired after that you will be taken under custody by the local police as there are 4 serious allegations pressed on your name at this moment we will request you get back to us so we can discuss about this case before taking any legal actions against you the number to reach us is 206-487-7276 I repeat 206-487-7276 thank you
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Private1567537378
Victim Location 07924
Type of a scam Government Grant
I was not scammed, but Scammer used messaging thru Facebook, posing as one of my contacts, telling me about a new program "home care and support grant"... then said,
"It’s new program that is for those who need assistant paying for bill ,buying a home, starting their own business, going to school, or even helping raise their children, disables with old and retired, i got $200,000 delivered to me when i apply ,and you dont have to pay it back,you can also apply" and
"Text the claim Agent i applied through on this number right now that you are interested in applying for the grant 919-975-5764"
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Private1567538917
Victim Location 75701
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
These people from Africa keep calling me from different phone numbers. This one asked if I was ready to win the Publisher's Clearing House. I said no and I knew I didn't win because I didn't enter, but thank you. He told me to wait and then he said he wanted my ***.
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Private1567549047
Victim Location 02917
Type of a scam Yellow Pages/Directories
They call every other day with the caller ID reading "YELP INC" about Yelp listings trying to ask for money and personal information. Every time they call I demand to be removed from the calling list and they call back anyway, ignorant of the English language. They called us 10 times in the past month, every single time I tell them the same thing, NO, REMOVE US FROM THE LIST. I demanded to speak to a manager today and the business address they gave me was "11 Madison Ave, New York, USA", a quick google search of Yelp or the address shows they are lying and scammers.
They attempt to get your payment information if you let them.
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Private1567537734
Victim Location 11225
Type of a scam Debt Collections
There is someone named "Megan Keenan MD" that seems to work at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn that sends healthcare bills that seem very real in the mail. They have Maimonides stationary and logos, but you send the checks to a PO box. When my daughter was born, I received a bunch of bills from this "Megan Keenan MD," no idea who she is. The purpose for the bills were very vague "newborn care" etc. I'm really good at working with the insurance company to track down what every cost was for and neither I nor the insurance company could figure it out. Finally I was told that "one of the nurses in the room during delivery was out of network, even though the hospital was in-network." I disputed the charge (because it was ridiculous), but most people would have paid the $300 because it was a lot of work going back and forth. Still not sure who the Megan Keenan MD person was, but the bill said to send a check addressed to her to a PO Box. HUH? So that was a couple of years ago, and today I got a bill in the mail from the same Megan Keenan for "normal newborn care" and "hospital discharge management" for Haley...$375. Again, they spelled Haley's name wrong...and she's two years old! Why am I getting a bill in the mail now for something that happened two years ago...that I already paid for, in full?
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Private1567538884
Victim Location 53527
Type of a scam Tax Collection
3 calls from this same number today. Saying it's regarding my tax filings and I have 4 allegations against me. If I do not call back (267 361 1185) in 24 hours I will be taken into custody.
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Private1567553712
Victim Location 27612
Type of a scam Phishing
Requested Auto history report
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Private1567557069
Victim Location 15120
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Victim was selling item on Let Go for under $100 and scammer posed as consumer wanting to buy item and sent her check for $1,700 without even seeing item. He said he made a mistake and overpaid, and needed the overage back. He alleged he was in hospital getting chemo and would send his personal driver to pick up the item. Scammer called himself "John Harvey", phone # 615-697-3855. Victim had stating to scammer that she only deals with cash, not checks.
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Private1567539174
Victim Location 31401
Type of a scam Government Grant
The initial call came from this number
+10016469079393. The lady said the name that she represented, but I couldn't understand her so I asked three more times same thing. She proceeded to ask my first and last name, verified my city and zip. She the says my name and number was on a list to receive and free grant from the government since I have no bankruptcy, and you're employed do the government will give you 9000. She then goes on to ask how would I use it car or house. Once answered she asked how would I like to receive my funds money gram, visa catd, etc. I received a code pr128 then was told to call the number in New York and speak with someone there and give them the code. Done that. Now this lady verified my info places me on hold and says to call her once I reach a Walmart and she will instrucy me on how yo fill out the money gram. There's also a one time registration fee of 199 that you will get back along with the 9000.
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Private1567557349
Victim Location 60007
Type of a scam Other
Person called and left a voice message saying they were the Uncle of a person with the same last name as mine and wanting to know if she was at this address of if we knew of her. Caller ID showed Unknown Name, Private Number. The caller left two numbers to be called back. My husband called back the next day and left a voice message saying we don't know of anyone by that name. The person then called back a short while later from the 630-440-0026 number (it showed in caller ID this time, but without a name, just "Cell Phone"). My husband answered the call, and responded "yes" when caller asked if he was (his name). We now realize that may have been a scam.
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Private1567539109
Victim Location 41129
Type of a scam Travel/Vacations
I answered the phone and was told it was 'Jill' or 'Tim'. I couldn't understand. They said they were from trip advisor and said I was on their registery. They asked if I could hear them and I accidentally said yes and then said im not interested. They immediately hung up. It was a male speaking.
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Private1567550324
Victim Location 02050
Type of a scam Tax Collection
Called my home saying they needed to speak to me about "important personal business." I looked up the number and they have a reputation of scamming people for "tax collection."
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Private1567542252
Victim Location 11590
Type of a scam Phishing
Called saying they were someone from the gifting department calling on a recorded line, if I could hear them
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Private1567550870
Victim Location 44473
Type of a scam Phishing
Robo call- Hi this is the alert system with Visa Master Card account services with important changes to your account before the next billing cycle if you received your new rates by mail and wish not to be contacted press 3. Congratulations on your excellent payment history you now qualify for a zero percent interest rate on all your credit card accounts this is a limited time offer and you must respond immediately press 1 now to speak to a qualification department and complete the enrollment process
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Private1567536019
Victim Location 85031
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare
The employees for this company make repeated calls and request the same information several times during the same call. After repeating the information multiple times, the victim hangs up on them and they call right back. Despite asking not to be contacted further, the calls continue. Stating that the process is almost complete. The company is promising a back and knee brace that is covered by Medicare. When attempts to return calls to the phone numbers that make the incoming calls, the number is not a working number. Asking to be placed on a do not call list has not been effective.
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Private1567547560
Victim Location 85249
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Caller gave no name and did not use my name. Threat of local cops coming after me for Four pressing serious allegations. I needed to call within 24 hours. 253-205-8337
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Private1567533588
Victim Location 01060
Type of a scam Phishing
"Can you hear me okay?" scam. Caller asked me that, I said yes then he immediately hung up.
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Private1567541730
Victim Location 24354
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes
A lady called me and asked if I was sitting down and I told her I was and then she told me I had won second prize in a sweepstakes. She asked if anyone was with me and I told her no and she wouldn't tell me what I had won. She did give me a lawyers name of Mr. Dryden and said she would call me back when somebody was home with me but it's been a week now and she has not called me back yet.
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Note: before email address it adds mailto:
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Private1595425429
• Jul 21, 2020
Victim Location 48356
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I received a text message with the following text
"New sing-in of your PayPal account from Zambia. If it's not you, confirm to http://cutt.ly/paypal-sign-in-secure-com"
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Private1595008423
• Jul 16, 2020
Victim Location 77338
Total money lost $114
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was looking for affordable Epson printer. I search on the website and come out a Epson page. On clearance 249$ for 99$ and I buy true PayPal they say don’t take your money out your acc tell ship the order.. and I Ben messengin whit PayPal and send me a tracking number from ups and it already delivery to my house . It’s a f scam
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Private1594662873
• Jul 11, 2020
Victim Location 70452
Total money lost $600
Type of a scam Online Purchase
i was sellling a wedding dress online a person said he would buy it. i sent a request for the money through papal. the request went through then i recived a email saying i needed to get the buyer to send another 300 to get my paypal account to business cause i could not recive the amount i was asking for. The buyer said he sent the money then paypal sent me a email stating that i needed to send him a refund now that my account was updated, then i recived a email saying paypal sent to much and i needed to send another 300 to the buyer. all in this time the buyer was messaging me also saying he recived the same email and he was concerned he was not going to get his money back. i sent the 600 dollars through a liberty x atm that sends bitcon coins to the person you are sending the money to.
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Private1591638950
• Jun 07, 2020
Victim Location 71202
Type of a scam Phishing
The text I assume is from PayPal stating that my account has been limited. That I have received money from Equipnet, 624.52 and that I need to review my account information at http://w.
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Private1591278763
• Jun 03, 2020
Victim Location 18018
Type of a scam Online Purchase
A family member of mine was trying to sell her wedding dress online and was approached by a man going under the name of Mike Hoover. He attempted to coerce my family member into sending the wedding dress with fake PayPal confirmation emails.
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Private1591824547
• May 23, 2020
Victim Location 01810
Total money lost $500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
He finds products on craigslist and asks you to ship products as a gift for someone. He then claims that he will pay slightly more than what you are asking and will include the cost for shipping. He asks to ship it to someone named Tammy Smith.
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Private1587144713
• Apr 17, 2020
Victim Location 71107
Type of a scam Phishing
; [email protected]
Subject: RE: Alert: Document Report - We noticed about your PayPaI issue. / ?
PayPal
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Private1587044357
• Apr 16, 2020
Victim Location 71107
Type of a scam Phishing
[Monthly Statement] Account report sent to your email: on date 09-04-20 #58975092
From: servi[email protected]aypal.com
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 6:50:48 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Monthly Statement] Account report sent to your email: on date 09-04-20 #58975092
View Online
PayPal
Your account has been limited.
Hello, Customer
We've limited your account
After a recent review of your account activity, we've determined you are in violation of PayPal's Acceptable Use Policy. Please log in to confirm your identity and review all your recent activity
You can find the complete PayPal Acceptable Use Policy by clicking Legal at the bottom of any PayPal page.
Secure your account
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Copyright © 1999 - 2020 PayPal. All rights reserved. Consumer advisory - PayPal Pte. Ltd., the holder of PayPal's store value facility, does not require the approval of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Users are advised to read the terms and conditions carefully.
PayPal PPC001577:1a6a0b6e5aa8c
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Private1587044362
• Apr 16, 2020
Victim Location 71107
Type of a scam Phishing
Reminder : [ Privacy Policy ] Statement update login with Google Chrome From Singapore on 14 April, 2020
From: servi[email protected]aypal.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 6:18:48 PM
Subject: Re: Reminder : [ Privacy Policy ] Statement update login with Google Chrome From Singapore on 14 April, 2020
PayPal
Your access has been limited
Dear Client,
Our technical support and customer department has recently suspected activities in your account.
Your Paypal account has been limited because we've noticed significant changes in your acount activity. As Your payment processor, we need to understand these change better.
We're always concerned about our customers security so please help us recover your account by following the link below.
Verify To PayPal
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Private1587044372
• Apr 16, 2020
Victim Location 71107
Type of a scam Phishing
Reminder : [ Privacy Policy ] Statement update login with Google Chrome From Singapore on 14 April, 2020
From: servi[email protected]aypal.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 6:18:50 PM
Subject: Re: Reminder : [ Privacy Policy ] Statement update login with Google Chrome From Singapore on 14 April, 2020
PayPal
Your access has been limited
Dear Client,
Our technical support and customer department has recently suspected activities in your account.
Your Paypal account has been limited because we've noticed significant changes in your acount activity. As Your payment processor, we need to understand these change better.
We're always concerned about our customers security so please help us recover your account by following the link below.
Verify To PayPal
Copyright © 1999-2020 PayPal. All rights reserved
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Private1587044378
• Apr 16, 2020
Victim Location 71107
Type of a scam Phishing
Reminder : [Daily Report] Statement update login with Google Chrome From Trinidad and Tobago on 15 April, 2020
From: servi[email protected]aypal.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 6:58:29 PM
Subject: Re: Reminder : [Daily Report] Statement update login with Google Chrome From Trinidad and Tobago on 15 April, 2020
PayPal
Your access has been limited
Dear Client,
Our technical support and customer department has recently suspected activities in your account.
Your Paypal account has been limited because we've noticed significant changes in your acount activity. As Your payment processor, we need to understand these change better.
We're always concerned about our customers security so please help us recover your account by following the link below.
Manage Account
Copyright © 1999-2020 PayPal. All rights reserved
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Private1586179686
• Apr 01, 2020
Victim Location 61032
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
My husband and I each received a bill in the mail from PayPal Credit stating payments were due on our accounts. Neither one of us have made any transactions with PayPal. We do not use PayPal nor do we use any credit cards. I am sure this is a scam, or fraud.
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Private1585161943
• Mar 25, 2020
Victim Location 79109
Type of a scam Identity Theft
When you click the link it takes you to this fake PayPal thing and then wants you to verify and login and give them your information with your username and password I went to my actual PayPal account and there was nothing wrong but I went ahead and closed it just in case
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Private1584742326
• Feb 28, 2020
Victim Location 79424
Type of a scam Phishing
PDF statement was sent as an attachment for my paypal account that i have not used in a decade. the subject says daily recent statement from Paypal is available 28 February 2020 Code 18287855 Votre Compte
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Private1580510287
• Jan 29, 2020
Victim Location 76006
Type of a scam Credit Cards
I received an email from this address requesting to update my PayPal information, I noticed I couldn't access the company support links at the bottom as they were broken links, I then checked the website address and saw it did not contain the PayPal domain. I quickly closed the webpage, accessed my real account through a different device and changed my password. Very sneaky email I received, almost fooled me.
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Private1580323123
• Jan 28, 2020
Victim Location 73301
Type of a scam Phishing
Looked like an email from PayPal, asking me to clarify some recent transactions. I followed the link and signed in, coincidentally accidentally using an old password, thankfully. It asked me to enter all my personal information, including my name, date of birth, address, Social Security number, and mother’s maiden name. Got partway through filling out information when alarm bells went off in my head. I tried to click on some of the other links on the supposed PayPal website, and nothing worked. Panicked, I erased all the information I had begun to fill out and put in fake information before submitting. Went and checked the real PayPal website, and sure enough, there was nothing wrong with my account.
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Private1577774057
• Dec 30, 2019
Victim Location 43085
Type of a scam Tech Support
Adviced that there was a problem with my paypal account. I do not have a paypal account
We Need Your Help
Dec 27 at 3:11 AM
PrintRaw message
Support Inc
To:
PayPaILogin
Dear Client,
Your paypal account has been disabled.
Please be aware that your PayPal Account expires in less than 48 H for Security reasons. It is indispensable to perform an audit of your data is present, otherwise , We will limit your account. Follow some steps and verify bellow
We requests verification whenever an email address is selected as a Paypal account. Your Account cannot be used until you verify it
Click the button below and follow the steps
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Private1576012529
• Sep 08, 2019
Victim Location 98168
Type of a scam Tech Support
This is a copy of the content of the email:
"Your Account has been temporarily Limited
We want to confirm that the information in your PayPal account is accurate as we noticed some suspicious activity in your account.
To ensure that your account remains secure, we need you to take action on your account.
We've also temporarily limited certain features in your PayPal account.
Currently, you won't be able to:
Receive payments
Send Payments
Withdraw funds
What should you do?
Please open the attached file (PDF) that we have provided and Iogin to your account to provide the requested information and payment information before : August 15, 2019. : In just 3 easy steps you will return to the shopping place safely and comfortably again.
Thank you for being a Pay?aI Customer.
Sincerely,
Pay?aI Su?ort"
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Private1576986979
Victim Location 84737
Type of a scam Phishing
I Googled to find out how to contact PayPal by phone because I was having trouble transferring money. I called the number listed but there was actually a second number in bigger print (1-855-549-7511)and I ended up touching that one. Someone came on the line and said "this is Paypal but this isn't a good at connection let me call you back." He called back immediately, but from a different number(1-518-565-6098 from N.Y.). He asked my name and then asked me to give him my email address. Then he came up with my physical address and he also had the last four numbers of my checking account and my savings account. He told me I would need to confirm that I was an unauthorized PayPal customer and to do so I would have to drive to the nearest family Dollar Tree store. The nearest one is 20 minutes away. That seemed very unreasonable to me. He spoke with a thick Indian accent and said his name was Chris. When I explained that it was too much trouble to drive to the nearest store and I didn't understand why I needed to do that, he said hold on and I'll see what other options there are for you. Feeling very uncomfortable about this whole process, I hung up. When I tried to get into my PayPal account an hour later, I discovered that my password had been changed. Fortunately no activity on my PayPal account had taken place and I was able to reset my password.
Type of a scam Phishing
A man called me claiming to be from Paypal, saying that my business owes Paypal money. My business has never had a Paypal account. The man had a thick foreign accent and was talking very fast. I repeatedly told him to slow down. He said someone must've opened a Paypal account and made a charge and now those charges -- about $270 -- are my responsibility. When I asked him the name of the business or the account number, he said I would have to give him my bank account information to confirm my identity before he could give me that information and/or close the fraudulent account. I did not give him any information.
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Private1576969425
Victim Location 26155
Total money lost $200
Type of a scam Tech Support
I was trying to call PayPal about a transaction I made. I thought I had sent a request for payment to a customer but actually sent the customer a payment. So I tried to call PayPal to stop the transaction and this number called an apparent scammers that instructioned me to buy a $200 google card for the transaction to refund my 174.50 PayPal transaction. Tell me all the money would get refunded to my debit card after processing. I thought it was legit and that I was talking with PayPal. They kept me on the line will I drove to the store to buy a google card for $200. I gave them the code and they said their server was slow and they needed a higher amount to process everything. They wanted to to go back in the store and get a $500 card that’s when I said hell no! This phone number and the others numbers uploaded are all scamming people out of money with google play cards and claiming they are PayPal!
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Private1575999320
Victim Location 40312
Type of a scam Credit Cards
paypal 18-Apr-2019 9:35:32 GMT+05:00
Transaction ID: 2KW133578A574892Q
Hello ,
You sent a payment of $495.00 USD to GoldCash US
([email protected])
It may take a few moments for this transaction to appear in your account, if you didn't authorize this transaction call us now at +1 800 291 5881
Merchant
GoldCash US
[email protected]
Instructions to merchant
You haven't entered any instructions.
Delivery address – confirmed
You haven't entered any instructions.
Dispatch details
The seller hasn’t provided any dispatch details yet.
Description Unit price Qty Amount
Deposited (ID: 234288)
$495.00 USD 1 $495.00 USD
Subtotal $495.00 USD
Total $495.00 USD
Payment $495.00 USD
Charge will appear on your credit card statement as 'PAYPAL *GOLDCASH'
Payment sent to [email protected]
Issues with this transaction?
You have 180 days from the date of the transaction to open a dispute in the Resolution Center or else call us at +1 800 291 5881
Questions? Go to the Help Center at www.paypal.com/help.
Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response. For assistance, log in to your PayPal account and click Help in the top right corner of any PayPal page.
You can receive plain text emails instead of HTML emails. To change your Notifications preferences, log in to your PayPal account at www.paypal.com, go to your Profile, and click My settings.
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Private1575994813
Victim Location 65689
Total money lost $50
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I called my google assistant and this number came up for paypal. When I called them they said that I should take my cash and buy a google play card, then the numbers would be transferred to the paypal account. He stayed with me the whole time that I went to purchase the card. He was going to put the money back on my debit card, call me back to day, but he hasn't called me. I have cancelled my debit card.
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Private1575992078
Victim Location 70123
Total money lost $3,240
Type of a scam Debt Collections
They poss to be Pay pal and they handled the call of my dead cousin and got me to sent them the death Cdb to close the account. They even called me back from the PayPal Customer Service Number
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Private1575990223
Victim Location 19720
Total money lost $3,000
Type of a scam Phishing
I searched PayPal to report a lost card. Once a rep. got on the phone I had noticed it on the floor. He then proceeds to tell me I had charges, etc. I'm rushing to be somewhere and had no access to my computer so trusting that you called PayPal you are going on w/the call. It's the "heat of the moment" I would say as to how I fell for it but awful all the same as you honestly don't know who to trust. Long story short, they had me purchase these Google Pay Cards and again, I'm still in the "zone" not realizing then that none of it made any sense and I should have known better. Believe me you, I'm blaming myself DAILY trying to get over the feeling of humilation, lost, insecure, feeling dumb like an damn [censored], etc. By this TIME now I've already been taken for my money using various cards to purchase the Google Pay Card in the amt. of $500 each ending in a total of $3,000 after it was all said and done! They needed this to continue to security process... again, DUMB it all sounds now and I feel stupid as ever! I get home, my daughter realizes I've been SCAMMED and speaks to the man. He said "Yes, I love Scamming you Americans. I've been doing this for three years and what, I'm in the Philipines, what can you do to me...". Just the worse. The Internet is no longer SAFE and this new way of scamming ppl. out of their money is the Absolute Worse! They need to be caught and imprisoned for the damage they are doing to way too many ppl. and their families alike!
I'm praying the bank reimburses what I've lost on the Credit Cards, as well as, my Debit Card which by now it looks as if my Debit Transaction WON'T be covered and I'm just assed out of $500.00.
You HONESTLY just don't know TODAY who/what people are, if the company is right, if if if... and that's NOT what our Country was built on. This INTERNET is turning out to be a very dark place! You don't know who/what to trust anymore!
These Scammers are getting in through/by any means necessary and it's tearing the security of our Country apart!
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Private1567552641
Victim Location 65712
Total money lost $200
Type of a scam Business Email Compromise
Said my paypal was hack by 5 people needed 500 in google pay to block them
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Private1567550132
Victim Location 78413
Type of a scam Phishing
Listed in google as PayPal customer service. Asked me for personal information then asked me to go to a convenience store and purchase google play cards in the amount of $100 each then read the codes to them over the phone in order for me to receive a refund from paypal.
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Private1567539439
Victim Location 61604
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I received an email notifying me of a payment processed for Banana Republic charged through my paypal account. It included and invoice from Banana Republic with information on the buyer and shipping information. It gave me an option link to click on if I was not the person that made the purchase to cancel the order via paypal. When I clicked on the link it took me to the paypal log in page. Once logged in I was to verify all my personal info by providing information such as my name, my address and such, which made me weary and I decided to call paypal. I personally looked up the paypal contact information and called. They informed me that it was a scam and had no charges coming through my account at all. They had me check the email that I received. The person assisting me made me realize that the email I received was not from paypal at all. Once I realized this I noticed that the letter l at the end of paypal was really a roman numeral 1, which looks like a capital I in a Century style font. And when clicking on reply it gave a series of digits numbers and letters as part of the email.
I am unsure what the objective was, because I did not fill in my personal information and decided to call paypal instead of replying to the email.
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Private1567544816
Type of a scam Phishing
PayPal
Restore your Account
Dear Customer,
Your PayPal account has been limited because we've notice significant changes in your account activity. As your payment processor, we need to understand the situation better.
What's going on?
This account limitation will affect your ability to:
send money
withdrow money
receive money
Also, you won't be able to:
remove any bank accounts
remove credit cards
close your account
What to do next
Please log in to your PayPal account and provide the requested information through the Resolution Center.
Restore Your Account
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you need further assistance, please click Contact at the bottom of any PayPal page.
Sincerely,
PayPal
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Private1567540520
Victim Location 30096
Total money lost $550
Type of a scam Online Purchase
In my experience which’s started on January 8-14, 2019 was that of being the seller through the “safety of PayPal” to “avoid” the once of either seller or buyer not being in total compliance. However, there were several inaccuracies once I confirmed shipment; their “PayPal” communication started falling apart ( technological problems etc) They were to have held & confirmed payment delivery as well as shipment BUT then email stating there was an over payment and I would have to return $300 to intended buyer via 3 $100 valued ITunes cards and advised that “ I would have to scratch the silver back and give the information to them,” all the while they still/never confirmed the delivery of payment to my PayPal account. Customer service # 1-888-221-1161 never responded to my concerns; on hold for transfer for 1hr 48 minutes. Email address used for correspondce by “initiating buyer here/ within” [email protected] Then, the intend buyer email me saying “Don’t waste your time. The address I used is fake and I’m on my way back to Cali. Thanks “
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• Feb 24, 2020
i got an sms form this guy inquiring about a rental room. Gave me the same email as above [email protected] from number +16502624218
Private1567542962
Victim Location 60644
Type of a scam Other
To go purchase purchase a Google card at Wal-Mart or Walgreens. They stay on the phone. Your purchase the card scratch the bar code give the number they take your money
The have middle eastern acents.a lot of computer tech in call centers have the same accent. Make sure you are calling PayPal on these scammers.
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Private1567547579
Victim Location 60644
Total money lost $100
Type of a scam Other
To go purchase purchase a Google card at Wal-Mart or Walgreens. They stay on the phone. Your purchase the card scratch the bar code give the number they take your money
The have middle eastern acents.a lot of computer tech in call centers have the same accent. Make sure you are calling PayPal on these scammers.
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Private1567536426
Victim Location 06489
Total money lost $100
Type of a scam Credit Cards
I couldn't find a contact phone# for paypal on their website and had just signed up for their payment plan...Since I don't do on line banking I needed to talk to someone for an address to mail a check...I went to a
pay pal site that gave me the 2 reported #s 8443958555 then 8052542071.Being an 80 year old numbskull I ended up giving them the code to a google play card for $100 to cover payments for some compromise on my account...since pay pal touts itself for being secure I got suspicious and when they said they needed to remove 5 devices that were compromising the account and I needed to give them $500 more! I told them off!...They were still persistent... I finally realized I was done in and hung up on them and since i had earlier given them the last 4 digits of my Mastercard that had been covering the pay pal payments..I called Master card and gave them the story...they gave me pay pal's correct phone # and I cleared it with them finally... Lesson learned
sinc
*BBB recommends verifying a company identity before money is transferred or personal information is given. scams may use large company names to appear credible.
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Private1567550499
Victim Location 61081
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Other
I told my computer to call Paypal. They answered Paypal, 888-612-2742. I told them I was looking for a refund. He told me I was due a $468.00 refund. They asked me for a credit card to put the refund on. They said the refund wouldn't go through. I ended up giving them 3 or 4 credit card numbers. I called my bank and I called one of my credit cards.They took $1900 off one of the credit cards. My credit card company told me the debit came from Apex. They said to call back in 5 days to file a dispute. I closed my bank card and credit cards. THis is a pain, because my disability is deposited on my card. I only get $1200 a month.
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Private1567552074
Victim Location 33026
Total money lost $70
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Was buying tickets for a event and paid the scammer in paypal, never got anything inital contact was made on Facebook, other people had the same issue.
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Private1567555665
Type of a scam Phishing
I have been receiving this e-mail about my PayPal account, I never reply to them but I check directly with my account, is a scam just be aware to never reply to any of this e-mails.
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Private1567552136
Victim Location 70301
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Received an email from PayPal trying to confirm personal data to credit a fragulient charge from *POWERTOOLCE. for a small purchase of 9.99 weedeater string. The invoice didn't have the paypal logo correct so i verified with paypal account rep and deleted the mail. This invoice was sent from Res.Center email address "[email protected]".
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Private1567547112
Type of a scam Phishing
I received an email for a paypal account, I do not have an account with paypal. It states that I have ordered something in the amount of $625.81 and my account will be billed for that amount.
The email was forwarded to [email protected]
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Private1567545719
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Received email from "PayPal" advising me that $400.78US order for Hotels.com US [email protected] 877-903-0072 has made. The email advises that the email notice is not a charge, that my account will be charged when the merchant processes my payment. Funds will be transferred when the merchant processes my payment, that any money in my PayPal account at that time will be used before any other payment source. If the payment was not authorized by me, I was asked to login at the link provided to cancel payment in order to get a full refund. to see the full transaction details, I am asked to log into my PayPal account. Payment was supposedly sent to [email protected]. Email advised that I should contact Dispute Centre at indicated email.
Email was sent to my Telus.net account that I have not used for almost a year. I checked into the Telus.net account yesterday (June 1, 2018) and saw this email dated Feb 28, 2018. I have not noticed any payment of this amount made against my bank account. Although I have a PayPal account, opened years ago, I have not used PayPal for years.
May D
Hello ***
You sent a payment of $109.99 CAD to Microsoft Canada Inc.
([email protected])
Thanks for using PayPal. To see the full transaction details, log in to your PayPal account.
If the payment was not authorized by you Login here and cancel the payment in order to get full refund.It may take a few moments for this transaction to appear in your account.
Merchant
Microsoft Canada Inc.
[email protected]
888-518-2491 /Note Instructions to merchant
Xbox Game Pass 90-Day Free Trial
Description Unit price Qty Amount
Xbox Game Pass 90-Day Free Trial
$109.99 CAD 1 $109.99 CAD
Subtotal $109.99 CAD
Tax $0.00 CAD
Total $109.99 CAD
Payment $109.99 CAD
Payment sent to [email protected]
Invoice ID: Z20LPXGJ338K
Issues with this transaction?
You have 180 days from the date of the transaction to open a dispute in the Resolution Center.
Questions? Go to the Help Center at www.paypal.com/ca/help.
This email was sent to *** for the ongoing support and maintenance of your account. To manage your communication preferences, please visit our Preference Centre.
You can receive plain text emails instead of HTML emails. To change your Notifications preferences, log in to your account, go to your Profile, and click My settings.
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Private1567540840
Victim Location 78247
Total money lost $835
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Sold item from Ebay...used PayPal...Buyer scamming me out of money and item sold...PayPal says OH Well...You need to INVESTIGATE PAYPAL PLEASE! They try and blame shipping companies...from whst I understand this is considered a Felony Theft and Jail Time for thr theives.
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Private1567533710
Type of a scam Phishing
I received this email and knowing i didn't make this purchase i did click on the "cancel" link, fortunately my Macbook recognized this was a fraud and stopped me from accessing the site.
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Private1567543010
Victim Location 80302
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Facebook Marketplace scam. First said being Isaiah White wanted to buy my iPhone and i sent it through the mail. Javon Brooks is also apart of this scam and both of these people are still on facebook. They scammed me 600$.
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Private1567538876
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
this is the second Pay pal scam in 2 weeks...looks very real be careful. it stated i sent a payment to Yanyan
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Private1567538915
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Received an invoice saying I had sent a payment to PlanetArt Ltd through PayPal. I had not! When prompted to Manage/Cancel Transaction it requested a a lot of personal information including SIN.
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Private1567557141
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
I received an email supposedly from Paypal giving a transaction number and stating that I had sent a payment to PlanetArt Ltd. in the amount of $33.99 CAD and that the charge on my credit card statement would appear as
PayPal Freeprints... The payment was supposedly sent to [email protected]. I have not used Paypal in a very long time and I have not given them my current credit card expiry date. I telephoned Paypal and they confirmed there has been no transaction on my account. They asked me to forward the email to [email protected] and then to delete it. I sent it and I received a notice that it was blocked.
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Private1567542331
Type of a scam Phishing
Was emailed the attached copy of a PayPal order/invoice. I do not subscribe to PayPal! Nor did I order these "seeds". Am I liable for this invoice? I stupidly logged in to let them know that I did not authorize this order but as soon as questions appeared I did not fill in any personal information realizing this was a scam. What do I do now? There is another photo shot which is a continuation of the one below, but only one photo is able to appear in the space provided.
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Private1567536537
Victim Location 98037
Type of a scam Phishing
This number has been calling my cell phone (which is registered on the Do Not Disturb list) four times a day. When I finally answered, it was an automated voice telling me that I have a balance on my PayPal account and to press one to be connected to a staff member who can help me pay my balance. I hung up without pressing one.
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Private1567542948
Victim Location 49267
Type of a scam Business Email Compromise
It states false “unexpected login attempt”
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Private1567543956
Victim Location 19454
Total money lost $25
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
The scammer posed as a girl interested in buying my iTunes gift card. He created an email posing as someone from PayPal that looked incredibly official. He sent multiple emails, the first being one saying that I had funds pending and the service member would be the middleman for the transaction. I sent the gift card’s info through the email to the fake PayPal helper and waited for the funds to be approved. Needless to say they were not approved
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Private1567537451
Victim Location 22310
Type of a scam Phishing
Received email saying my PayPal account was compromised from an IP address in Auckland, NZ. It had a link to a place other than paypal that I did not click on. The email address did not come from paypal, either. I reported as a scam to my email provider.
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Private1567539684
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
It looked like an authentic email from PayPal advising I'd made a purchase for a product I didn't buy and to a company never heard of. My reaction was to find a link in the email to let PayPal know it was not an authorized purchase and that it might be a scam. I was also suspicious that the PayPal email address showed "[email protected]". There was a link. However, I decided to first check the internet and typed "paypal scams" to see if there were similar scenarios as mine (which there were) and so learned not to click on any links within a suspicious email. Here is a partial copy of the email text I received:
"You sent a payment of $105.00 CAD to River Valley Alliance
([email protected])"
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Private1567533018
Victim Location 35613
Type of a scam Phishing
Received a very legit-looking email from "PayPal" authorizing a supposed payment of $59.88 to "Cleverbridge, Inc." for a "MacKeeper Premium". I immediately suspected a scam, so I logged into the actual PayPal site from another window to verify that indeed no such payment had been made. After confirming no security breech, I decided to investigate and take the scam bait. Upon more careful examination of the email content, there are a few grammatical and typographical errors in the text and fine print. The "Cancel Order" link in email goes to http://ec2-54-201-95-89.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/signin/, which looks like the official PayPal login page. Out of curiousity, I "logged in" with a fake address and fake "yeah, right" password, which then took me to another official-looking "PayPal" page that said there was suspicious activity on my account and needed to verify that it was me logging in from my device. There was a button to click "continue", but, at this point, I was too chicken to go any further since the site could already tell my location from my device. Hopefully, that didn't damage my device, although I'm fairly confident the scammers are just phishing rather than trying to get me to download malware. Even so, I used an Apple device, which is less susceptible to such.
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Private1567536072
Victim Location 20871
Type of a scam Identity Theft
I received and email stating, "Unusual actively in your PayPal account".
The email read that there unusual activity on my account and that I should login now *through a link provided* that read, Login *here*. I do not have a PayPal acct...
I think they wanted to hack my login as I went to their encrypted page as I went to the PayPal page and then they would have my login or have total access to the account...which I don't have so I do worry about the people who have accounts and wouldn't think about this and go into their link...and be scammed.
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Private1567547055
Victim Location 30736
Total money lost $409
Type of a scam Phishing
I received an email on Nov 5th saying my account was limited and I needed to update my info. So I thought it was a legitimate email from PayPal. Then on Nov7th I noticed $409.90 had been taken out of my account saying PAYPAL. MRPOPULARNO. CAUS. I had not purchased anything online in months. This sounds like the same type scam as I read is being done with AMAZON. They are sending emails that look like a legitimate company. Luckily, my bank worked with me and I am getting my money back
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Private1567550515
Victim Location 50613
Type of a scam Business Email Compromise
False response to Craig's List add. Informed me via text that their agent would pick up the item I had for sale. Asked me if I had a PayPal account and thaat they had made payment via PayPal. They then sent me scam e-mails impersonating PayPal. I di not use the links in their e-mails. I checked my account, no payment. I ended the conversation.
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Private1567542141
Victim Location 43615
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I received this email and immediately tried to contact both PayPal and Wish. Wish was not open because it was the weekend and two attempts trying to call PayPal said that their number was experiencing technical difficulties. I stupidly logged into the email thinking it was PayPal and entered my personal information. Finally was able to contact PayPal a few hours later and was told this was a fraud. Immediately cancelled all of my accounts and contacted my local authorities to see what else I could do.
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Private1567542047
Victim Location 78228
Type of a scam Phishing
Copy of email I received on Monday, May 15, 2018 via email-I do not have an account with Paypal and I have never had an account with Paypal.
?s it seems that y?r billing rec?rds are ?t ?f date
Recently y?r acc?nt has been s?bject t? a?t?matic ?pdates regarding y?r billing rec?rds,y? ha?e been rand?mly ch?sen t? maintain y?r credit card details f?r sec?rity meas?res,
?n ?rder t? ?erate the ?ay?al Ser?ices and t? red?ce the risk ?f fra?d, ?ay?al m?st ask y? t? ?r?ide ?s ?ith inf?rmati?n ab?t y?rself, incl?ding y?r credit ?r debit card and/?r bank acc?nt details.
Confirm My Account
?his ne? sec?rity statement ?ill hel? ?s c?ntin?e t? ?ffer ?ay?al as a sec?re and c?st-effecti?e ?ayment ser?ice. We a?reciate y?r c?erati?n and assistance.
?hanks f?r y?r hel?!
C?yright © 1999–2017. ?ll rights reser?ed. ?ay?al ?te. Ltd. ?ddress is 5 ?emasek ?le?ard #09-01 S?ntec ?er 5 Singa?re 038985.
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Private1567540610
Type of a scam Phishing
Just received an email from a sender claiming to be PayPal. Absolute scam! Screenshots of the email attached here (photo showing shipping address of scammer). The email has been reported as "phishing scam" and deleted.
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Here is a copy of the email
It will just take a minute, [email protected].
eBay
Take a minute to update your order
Hi [email protected],
Thanks for contact us today. Let's make sure your order is up to date so we can better protect your account.
Date & Time : 20/04/2017 & 10:12AM
Shipped To: 7671 Lexington Dr, Biloxi, MS 39532
Item : Alienware 15 4K UHD Touchscreen Gaming Laptop Intel Skylake Core i7-6700HQ 16GB DDR4 Memory 256GB SSD
Price: $1,498.79
It's not you?
Update order detail
eBay is committed to your privacy. Read our user agreement and privacy notice. Learn how to recognize fake (spoof) emails.
We don't check replies sent to this email. If you have questions, we want to help you find an answer.
Copyright ©2017 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks of eBay Inc., 890 Akard Dr, Reno, NV 89503.
Email reference id: [#be795db9ff454d1d9f4e5c7bb1bd2aa9#]
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Private1567542574
Victim Location 83646
Type of a scam Phishing
A text message was received from the above number stating my Paypal account due to security reasons. To unlock it it told me to click the website above to review my account.
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Private1567542687
Victim Location 80921
Type of a scam Phishing
Received an email saying unusual activities were detected on my PayPal account, however I do not have a PayPal. There was a button saying click here to follow the steps, but I didn't, because I knew it was a scam because I got them before.
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Private1567535659
Victim Location 06790
Type of a scam Phishing
calls pretending to be PayPal and asks for account info.
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Private1567535364
Victim Location 35661
Type of a scam Phishing
I occasionally receive an email from the above given email address claiming and appearing to be from PayPal but are not. On this email they request that I verify the alternate email address for my PayPal account. I never respond and forward the email to you guys at the ScamPulse.com I couldn't find that email address today when I received an email from them again.
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Private1567551190
Victim Location 53202
Type of a scam Credit Cards
Waned to update paypal account, have not used it in years, asked for credit card info and social security number.
called paypal, said this was a scam went to the bank and cancelled credit card .
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Private1567558106
Victim Location 72301
Total money lost $191
Type of a scam Online Purchase
hi i paid for an item, on ebay with two ebay gift cards... i had a problem with the item i purchased so i received a refund of 191.15 USD but my account was limited which means i could not send or move the money... i did not care about lifting the limitation. but paypal was SUPPOSED to move the money back into the ebay voucher. but they instead held the funds into paypal and stated that there was a chance of a chargeback when there was not as i have not received any money from other people as to where they could say there is chance for me to move the money out of the account/spend it. and they end up loosing money. could you guys please help me get my money back they gave me this reference (from paypal) (Your case ID for this reason is PP-005-298-942-909.)
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Private1567547741
Type of a scam Phishing
I received an email from someone posing as PayPal. They gave me a link to update my credit information. I was not cautious. I did give my information. I am currently trying to cancel that credit card. I am worried what they might do with my information. What can I do to protect myself now?
Thanks for your help
Laura B.
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Private1567535473
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I keep getting emails telling me y enter personal banking info and PayPal says they are not legit but I'm getting more and more pushy ones I guess you'd say
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Private1567538718
Victim Location 17740
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
We are receiving phone calls from an entity that identifies themselves as Paypal. They have left phone messages. We do not have a Paypal account. When we return the call, they want personal information like my husband's birthdate. We refuse and the call ends. But we receive more messages from them. We checked with Paypal, and they say it is not them.
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Private1567536014
Victim Location 55364
Type of a scam Identity Theft
Received an email from PayPal or posing as PayPal reporting higher risk activity in my PayPal account. Requested you login to PayPal through link and update account info. Name, address, cc on file, and social security number. It takes you into what looks like your pay pal account.
Definite scam as soon as I updated the cc # I had fraudulent activity on my cc account.
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Private1567551645
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
I received an email supposedly from PayPal requesting I click on a link to pay a fake $271.45 USD invoice to [email protected]
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Private1567551948
Type of a scam Phishing
A man answered my 'vehicle 4 sale' advert with an email which included a suspicious link. The link supposedly went to his PayPal account. What if this link spoofed the real PayPal website where I would be asked to open a PayPal account which might not be real? What if the fake link asked for my personal information, setting me up for ID theft?
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Private1567539564
Victim Location 43734
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Person trying to get me to click link on email for PayPal account and enter password in website looking like PayPal website.
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Private1567549492
Victim Location 84604
Type of a scam Phishing
-----Original Message-----
From: PayPal Services
Sent: Thu, Dec 3, 2015 7:05 am
Subject: Online Notification
Dear Valued User, An intrusion from an un-authorized user have triggered our Secure Login Feature (Auto-geolocation analysis shows that it wasn't you). Currently, your account is limited. When PayPal limits your account, it means that you won't be able to do certain things with your account; you might not be able to send or withdraw money (temporarily). PayPal may limit your account as a security measure to protect you and your account. Access limitation is taken as a pre-caution. PayPal have provided a form (see attachment) to verify your account. You may download and fill in the form. PayPal will restore your access back to normal after your form is checked and your account is verified. We thank you for your attention to this matter. If you still have questions about account limitations, contact customer service by clicking Contact at the bottom of any PayPal page.
Yours sincerely,
PayPal Account Protection Team
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Private1567558617
Type of a scam Identity Theft
E-mail from PayPal suggesting I sent payment of 95 euro, asking for confirmation I sent it. "Click here to cancel the payment immediately" and "Enter all your personal information to your account".
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Private1567558455
Victim Location 86403
Type of a scam Other
Received an email telling me I have to confirm my account information within 48 hours, and that my account has been temporarily frozen in order to protect it. They asked me to click on the link and follow instructions to help protect me in the future, and that the process will take 3 minutes. They agree to un-freeze the account once the information is updated. I do not have a PayPal account.
Total money lost $1,200
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
Found listing on Craigslist for Golf Cart listing ID 6570731881
Contact Seller at email address: [email protected]
She informed me it was still available
I replied with questions about payment, etc.
She explained that she was selling it through eBay Motors
We would have 5 days for inspection with full refund available
We agreed to move forward
Friday May 25th
Received email from [email protected] and [email protected] claiming to be eBay
They provided order ID 7935243127
And attached an invoice with instructions for payment to be EBAY gift cards
After work, I went to Walgreens and purchased $500 EBAY gift card using my debit card
They would only allow $500 max at that location
I then went to Publix supermarkets and purchased $700 in additional EBAY Gift Cards using my credit card
I called the number provided (858) 386-4962 in the invoice and email and provided the Gift Card numbers as instructed
The email instructions and the person on the phone stated that it would take up to 24 hours for payment to go through
Received confirmation from eBay and seller
Called the (858) 386-4962 eBay contact number several times. Often would receive message that "Call cannot be completed as dialed"
Sent follow-up emails to both Liza and eBay asking for delivery information
Later I googled Liza's email address [email protected] and found several sites that list her as a scammer!
https://www.antiscammers.org/liza-brussel-scammer-2012-golf-cart-limited/
https://www.antiscammers.org/liza-brussel-scammer-2002-bayliner-capri-175br-trai...⇄ />
https://complaintwire.org/complaint/fDS_EwS_2RA/brusselliza295-gmail-com-mckaydo...⇄ />
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Private1567550016
Victim Location 43201
Total money lost $1,980
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was trying to buy a used car online and found a car for $2000. The seller told me they were selling through eBay Motors, and had eBay Motors reach out to me to do the transaction. I got emails from eBay Motors, or an email pretending to be eBay Motors, and they asked that I pay for the car via a Walmart2Walmart money order. After I did so, they gave me an expected delivery time of the vehicle. About an hour before the vehicle was supposed to arrive, they told me I had to pay a $1,000 insurance fee for the 'testing period'. This raised a red flag, and I called eBay customer service through the website instead of the number they provided, and they made me believe this was someone masquerading as eBay. I'm not sure I can get the money back, but I have reached back out to 'cancel' the order and get a refund. I don't know if they'll answer me at all.
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Private1567550529
Victim Location 43302
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a 2002 Nissan Maxima w/90,000 miles on Columbus.craigslist.org. The lister was a woman from Buckeye Lake, Leslie Adkins. She said she moved to Omaha, NE and wanted to get rid of the vehicle. She said the vehicle was stored at a shipping location. She sent me pictures of the car. I sent her my phone number because I wanted to talk to her, she said no, we should use email. She was asking $1,000.00. She wanted me to go to CVS, Walgreens, or Rite Aid, and buy an eBay debit card, and give them the security number off the card. I talked to a man in Customer Service with eBay Motors. He said he would hold the funds for 3 days for the vehicle to be shipped, then 5 days to accept or reject the deal. After the 5th day, if I didn't want the car, they would come pick up the car and give me my $1,000 back. The email reads do not reprint or show anybody any of this information as it is very confidential.
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Private1567558141
Victim Location 46835
Total money lost $900
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I inquired about a truck on Craigslist Fort Wayne by sending the seller a text after the reply phone number stated it was a text messaging service. I text (260) 216-5435. The next day I got a text message from (219) 627-1061 letting me know they were sorry for replying so late and asking me to email with their personal email address of [email protected]. I did that and they sent me more information on the truck and a link to more pictures https://use.com/ODtHi. The email had believable information that she got the truck in her divorce settlement and did not need it. I was then instructed to let her know if I wanted it and she tell eBay motors that I am purchasing the truck and give them my information. They would then reach out to me with further instructions. “eBay Moters” sent me instructions along with an invoice. They instructed me that the only type of payment they accepted was eBay gift cards and explained how to load them and send with receipt. I did this and even called the number to verify receipt of gift cards and approval. Someone actually answered the fake “eBay motors” customer support line. Later in the day, I looked online and saw the use.com site was used in scams and then found even more evidence that this was a scam when I viewed an invoice that looked just like mine. I am now out $900 that I was going to use to get my son a cheap work vehicle. I called eBay to cancel the gift cards or put a freeze on them but by this time they had already spent the majority of the money on the cards.
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Private1567557881
Victim Location 32301
Total money lost $3,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I responded to a craigslist classified for a travel trailer priced at $***, supposedly from an individual being shipped overseas. The seller stated the listing had been made through eBay Classified, took my name address and email,
to allow them to contact me for payment. I received a legitimate looking invoice, paid it (stupidly) using prepaid debit cards, and was promised delivery three days later. No delivery on the promised date, but did get a notice that they had to have an insurance deposit ( refundable) same stupidity. I paid the extra $***, was promised delivery the following Monday. No shipment, no contact, and the customer service number went unanswered ( evidently disconnected).
I've communicated the details of this fraud to Craigs list Legal.
At this point, it seems likely that the seller is out a trailer (if there was ever a trailer), eBay Motors ( if it exists) has successfully stolen $*** from me; and the entire fraud could easily have been carried out multiple times, based on the original ad.
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Private1567546033
Victim Location 83709
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Interested in buying truck online. Given information to purchase green dot debit card (do not register in my name) and send so that the truck could be delivered. Owner just moved out of state.
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Private1567541393
Victim Location 28546
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Michelle stated that her husband died 2mths ago and she was selling the 4 runner for 1500because it gave her bad memories,found out later she set up an fake ebay page after i given her the money,now she's disappeared
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Private1567545343
Victim Location 27888
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
The scammer put an advertisement on Craigslist.com for a 2005 Acura TL in perfect condition with 78000 miles on it for $1500. Upon contacting "Diane Stone" (I'm sure this is a false identity, but this was the name provided), I received a sob story of how her husband died 4 months prior and she was about to be deployed (posing as a United States Air Force medic) and she needed to sell the car before she was deployed as to not be forced to pay fees for storing the vehicle for the duration of her deployment. She claimed that she was going to be deployed in 9 days from the date that I contacted her. She told me that she would handle the process of shipping the vehicle herself at her own expense and I would have a 7 day inspection period that at any point in this period I could get a refund and have the car shipped back to her at her own expense. Following this email conversation I received an email from the above listed address stating that I needed to pay using MyVanilla visa cards (3 cards, $500 each) and that it was the only acceptable payment method. I purchased these cards and gave the information to a false eBay motors representative and they sent an email with a false receipt stating the transaction was complete and the shipping process could begin. The next day, I received a phone call and an email, both stating that there was a hiccup in their shipping process and that the company they use had new rules and policies, and that I would have to pay an additional $1000 for shipping insurance that would be refunded in cash upon delivery (which I did not pay, it was at this point that I realized this was a scam). I called the supposed eBay motors representative and informed her that I had found another car, and I would like my money refunded which they promised they would do at any time upon my request, and she told me that I would have to provide my full name and she would call me back momentarily with refund information (trying to get me off the phone so they could block my number). I asked her if there was a way for me to stay on the line with her while she did this and she said there was no way to do that and when I contested this, she hung up. I called back and discovered that my number has been blocked by this person.
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Private1567558553
Victim Location 77951
Total money lost $450
Type of a scam Online Purchase
a seller on craigs list is selling a car. they tell you to use ebay motors to secure sell of vehicle. you buy the vehicle by purchasing i tunes cards and giving them the 16 digit number on back and that the car is in a warehouse in st louis waiting to be shipped.
if you agree they get ebay motor team to send you a invoice that looks totally real. and it is signed ebay purcharse protection financial department. i emailed them to make sure it was legit and they respond to all email accordingly guaranteeing that your money is being held until you get your car and inspect it for 10 days before they release the money to the seller.
THESE ARE A FEW OF THE EMAILS I GOT FROM THEM:
eBay Motors Financial Department!Case ID#8884790
Dear Customer,
We have verified all the details of this transaction and concluded that they are accurate. We guarantee that you are 100% protected in this transaction. Your money will be kept in our account until you finish the testing period. You will have 5 days for testing period. After or during the testing period, if you decide not to buy it, we will refund all your money immediately.
Again, we guarantee that you are 100% protected in this transaction. Please follow our instructions to complete the transaction safely.
Sincerely,
eBay Purchase Protection Customer Support
Dear Customer,
Thank you for contacting our department in behalf of your transaction opened with eBay.
In order to make the payment and complete the transaction, you will have to buy 3 iTunes - Gift Card loaded with $500 each and 1 iTunes - Gift Card loaded with $300 each . For security reasons the iTunes - Gift Card needs to be completed in person with cash, credit card or debit card at any CVS/Pharmacy, Walgreen, 7-Eleven, Rite Aid, Family Dollar and Dollar General and anywhere you see the iTunes - Gift Card. The cashier will collect your cash and load it into the iTunes - Gift Card. It costs $4.95 or less. There are no hidden fees or charges. Just purchase your iTunes - Gift Card, use cash, credit card or debit card to load it and you’re ready to go.
In order to validate your payment please reply back at this email with the following information:
- iTunes - Gift Card -16 DIGIT NUMBER (scratch-off the portion covering the code).
- Pictures with the back of the iTunes Gift Cards where we can see the PIN Numbers and the receipt (color pictures & readable, clear).
For any questions you can contact eBay Department by replying to this e-mail.
Sincerely,
eBay Financial Department!
Case ID#8884790
Dear Customer,
PayPal is not an available payment option for your transaction.
Payment must be submitted via ITunes to eBay Financing Center. We will secure the payment until the Buyer receives, inspects and accepts the vehicle. Or, if it will be the case, eBay will refund the payment to the Buyer. ITunes is the fastest and safest payment method, at the lowest fee's on the market. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our Customer Support Department by replying to this e-mail.
Sincerely,
eBay Purchase Protection Customer Support
Case ID#8884790
Dear Customer,
PayPal is not an available payment option for your transaction.
Payment must be submitted via ITunes to eBay Financing Center. We will secure the payment until the Buyer receives, inspects and accepts the vehicle. Or, if it will be the case, eBay will refund the payment to the Buyer. ITunes is the fastest and safest payment method, at the lowest fee's on the market. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our Customer Support Department by replying to this e-mail.
Sincerely,
eBay Purchase Protection Customer Support
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Private1567550438
Victim Location 28277
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Inquired about a posted Jeep Wrangler for sale on Craig's list. Text to a number and they sent email showing vehicle and instructions for purchase. The email stated the woman who owned the vehicle husband passed away from a heart attack and she moved away to KS and wanted to sell. Said she was using a third party to handle since she was gone. eBay motors sent me an invoice via email requesting purchase price of $1,300.00 to be sent upfront via Vanilla debit card only and the car would be delivered 2-3 days for inspection and acceptance. We would have 5 days to cancel and apply for full refund if not satisfied with vehicle. They offered no other option for payment and said it would be held by ebay until we called back with approval to release funds to seller. I called ebay corporate to check on "ebay motors" and they said that any email communication should contain the word "ebaysupport" in the address and that they accept other options for payment. The customer service rep at ebay corporate advised further inquiry because it did not sound authentic.
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Private1567543579
Victim Location 23231
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
spoke with seller on offer up about a 2008 Nissan Titan. seller informed me that they had ask ebay motors to handle transaction. wired 2500 dollars to seller. got a fake invoice back from ebay stating the 2008 Nissan Titan would be delivered to my home on 7-17-16. contacted ebay motors and offer up. filed police report on 7-17-16 to report scam
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Private1567534642
Victim Location 28214
Total money lost $1,300
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was looking for a car on craigslist. I found a nice car for 1500 and emailed the lady. She said that she was in the army and was getting deployed, that it made no sense to keep her car in storage. She sent me an invoice from ebay motors and when I bought the onevanilla card and upload my money they just took my 1300 since we agreed on 1300. I have not gotten the car and my money is gone
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Private1567543895
Victim Location 44839
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I responded to a used vehicle being advertised on cars.com. This vehicle was listed as 'private sale' with phone number listed (614) 682-2399. I contacted and left message at this number. Subsequently I received a text message from this number from 'Melissa Ward' indicating that she would prefer to communicate via email correspondence which she provided her email. After several email exchanges where I indicated my continued interest in the vehicle and requested more information. I received an email with carfax and supposedly copy of vehicle title. I was asked for my personal address - (this person already had my email and telephone number) - at which time I received an email from ebay Motors with an Item Invoice (email: [email protected]). This email provided a customer service number (questions contact eBay Customer Service: +1 (866) 421-9800). The method of transaction requests the buyer purchase 'ebay gift cards' which would provide verification of funds. After contesting the purchasing process - I requested confirmation of cancellation of any agreement (which I never accepted). I asked to speak to a manager - (209) 676-8507 and subsequently will not accept my calls. See attached.
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Private1567543806
Victim Location 28372
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
I sent this business $2500 for a 2007 GMC Yukon on March 14, 2016, expecting delivery 3 days later. No delivery and they would not answer my calls and would not give back my money
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Private1567537907
Victim Location 03280
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
went online looking to purchase a motorcycle the posted that they were ebay motors even phone line 323 484 6162 guys name was eric had me buy one vanilla visa cards 1500.00 vechicle was to be delivered 4 -27- 16 at 830 pm protection id number 65B4T138L3213 no show was then concerned it was scamm
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Private1567545510
Victim Location 85210
Total money lost $3,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
On March 1, 2016 (we) my brother and I entered an agreement with eBay Motors over the internet to purchase a 2006 Toyota Tacoma (4x4) that was on Craigslist. EBay Motors was contacted through the information on Craigslist on behalf of my brother and myself. When we inquired about the vehicle, we were contacted by a party who claimed his name was Michael and he worked in the finance department of eBay Motors and was handling the consignment of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma for the seller by the name of Samantha Crown. The pictures was posted on Craigslist for our viewing. In the interim of this transaction we were given an email address of eBay Motors, a telephone number of eBay Motors, and the sellers email address at that time for further correspondence with both parties pertaining to the transaction and procedures needed to finalize the sale of the truck.
Now this is how the sale was suppose to be finalized for the purchase of the truck. The following is what eBay Motors required of us to do to complete the transaction. First of all, they were contacted and informed of the interest we had in this 2006 Toyota Tacoma (4x4) pickup, and what it would take to purchase and have this truck shipped to Mesa, Arizona. We were then told by this individual named Michael, that there would have to be a $2,000.00 down payment paid by us towards the truck using "One Vanilla" cards, ($500.00/card), and when we got the cards we were to call back eBay Motors and give the 16-digit numbers along with the expiration dates and 3-digit codes on the back to him (Michael) for verification and activation of the cards, which we complied with and then was told that this money would be held in an escrow in the invent that we decided to change our mind about the purchase of the truck, we would have the money we invested reimbursed back to us.
Then he went on to tell us that the truck would be shipped up to Mesa, Arizona (crated) for 7-days, the shipping expenses paid-in-full by the seller for our inspection, and if we decided to keep the truck, to follow-up and send the remaining $1,500.00 in Vanilla cards same as before to total the $3,500.00 that Samantha Crown the owner was asking for the truck to finalize the sale. The shipping costs from the point-of-origin to the point-of-destination and back in case we decided against buying it was to be paid by Mrs. Crown whether we took the truck or refused it.
Now in the interim also of this agreement they came up with a stipulation later on, that the full amount of $3,500.00 had to be paid up-front before the truck was to shipped to Mesa, Arizona and we were going to have to pay the shipping costs of another $500.00 to cover the shipping of the Toyota Tacoma. Well, at this time my bother and myself decided not to meet their demands of the other $500.00 to cover the shipping of the truck to Arizona, and told Michael that we just wasn't going to send anymore money towards the truck. We told him that we met our commitment and now it's their turn to honor their side of the agreement and eBay's policies that they set forth in the agreement. Well, that's when strange things started to happen.
This Michael (who ever he is), had told us that he would get back to us within an hour after he talked to his boss to see if he could finalize the sale as we previously agreed upon at that time. Hours come and went and no call, so we decided to call back to Michael to his contact number we had been conferring with him about the truck for two-days and guess what, you guessed it the number was "disconnected" immediately and is no longer in service at this time. So right then and there we assumed this to be a "scam". Even the VIN# he/she gave us turned out to be bogus after checking it out with the DMV in Nashville, Tennessee, where we believe this scam originated from. The address Mrs. Crown gave us where she resided turned out to be an established business and after talking to the owner he informed me that he never heard of her.
We tried many times to contact this Michael individual and Mrs. Crown since March 3, 2016 by the phone and email information they gave us but to no avail. The emails we send them are being received and do not come back "undeliverable" by celerity mail. The pictures of the truck I took off the internet has since been removed from Craigslist, but I have some very pertinent information as well as the pictures of the truck if requested for.
Thank you for your kind attention and consideration towards this matter.
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Private1567541324
Victim Location 95348
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
A person was selling their car that sounded too good to be true. They said they just got into a divorce, which was used to bait us into them selling their vehicle for cheap price. If you call them, they will pick up, but once you have a question regarding when an order will arrive and considering whether you are a buyer or seller, they will hang up on you right away.
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Private1567543724
Victim Location 42553
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I went to purchase a 2004 acura and paid for it. The car never showed up.
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Private1567535630
Victim Location 15213
Type of a scam Other
Consumer was contacted by "Dedrick Garner" at 866-769-1507. She was told by Dedrick that he is an agent from Ebay Motors, selling a care on behalf of a active military member. The consumer was told to send $2500 through Money gram. The consumer contacted Ebay and was told that Dedrick is not an agent for them, and they do not process payments through Money gram.
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Private1567552432
Victim Location 92316
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
January 03, 2016 I saw a post on crigslist for a 2005 Nissian Altima 2.5 for $1500. I responsed to the post requesting more information Rebecca Hills email me back on gmail. Rebecca's email address [email protected]. Rebecca Hill's also send me an email stating if I was interested in purchasing her sons 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 slit wou!d be $1500. Rebecca Hills send me an invoice stating To go and get 3 ebay gift cards for $500 each in total of $1500. To contact eBay motors to pay payment along with the receipt of proof of purchase. Well I got 3 gift cards of $500 with eBay. Send eBay motors 3 photo of all three cards along with receipt. Mean time Rebecca sends me another email with a an invoice though EBay motors stating car is payed in full pending payment. Which would be made as soon as I sent a confirmation email to eBay motors letting eBay I'm know either im keeping or sending it back to seller. Well I never received the car. Ebay send me an email stating my shipment been placed on hold , do to insurance and shipping fees of $1000. Which I had know knowledge of. So I emailed Rebecca requesting a refund of $1500.00 due to not having $1000 for Insurance and shipping fees. A few minutes later Rebecca emails me stating She'll pay $500 of $1000. So I stated even $500 I won't be able to come up with due to financial issues. So at this time would like a refund. I get no response from either Rebecca Hills or eBay motors its going on3 days already. Yesterday I contacted eBay motors and they had no knowledge or recorded of any transaction which so ever.
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was on Facebook Marketplace and I saw a 2010 Honda CVR for $1600. A woman contacted me and said she stayed on a military base and was selling it through Ebay Motors. She sent me an invoice with Ebay Motors on it. She wanted me to buy some gift cards and send them in to her. I knew at that point it was a scam. I told them I wanted to see the car and she said after I send the gift cards I can.
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Private1582051134
• Feb 15, 2020
Victim Location 64505
Total money lost $1,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Bought a car for $1,800 they wont give me a refund
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Private1578998593
• Jan 11, 2020
Victim Location 78016
Total money lost $500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
So my husband found an ATV on Craigslist for $500, the person selling it contacted him back stated the item was being sold through ebay and to pay for the item he needed to purchase ebay gift cards. We received an email with the information, all looking legit, purchased the cards and called the number with the redemption codes and found out it was ALL fraud and a scam. Tried calling ebay to stop the transactions and get our money back but that didn't work even though, in order to use the cards they have to have an account, so the transaction should be trackable.
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Private1577050955
• Dec 17, 2019
Victim Location 78382
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
i recieved an offer to purchase a used golf cart for my disabled wife , and sent an invoice which looked legitimate from ebay motors to submit payments , after a couple red flags arose in conversation , i contacted ebay who informed me the entire transaction was illegitamet . I had purchased $1400 in ebay gift certificates to compklete the transaction , but never submitted the numbers before finding out it was as scam .
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Private1576027252
• Oct 19, 2019
Victim Location 77651
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was suppose to be buying a car from a divorced lady for $600,a day goes by an they email me saying the need $400 for transportation insurance an I'll get the car the next day. When I call to ask about the car they hang up on me. I knew it was a scam then. I didn't follow my first instinct the deal was to good to be true.
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Private1576022026
• Oct 02, 2019
Victim Location 64446
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I saw a tractor for sale on craigs list. The seller stated that he was being deployed,and the transaction would be handled through ebay motors. I was to put a 2000,00$ deposit,with the rest due on inspection. I was to pay the deposit with ebay cards. the transaction was supposed to be insured by ebay motors. I was SCAMMED. I feel really stupid. I should have called ebay security priorto sending any money. If a deal sounds too good to be true,IT IS!
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Private1567807306
• Sep 06, 2019
Victim Location 77077
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Sale of vehicle too good to be true. Contacted person posing as military affiliation awaiting deployment and offering to sell for pennies on the value of the car using ebay Motors. Purchase ebay gift card and vehicle will be transported directly.
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Private1577005486
Victim Location 20716
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
The scammer posted a car for sale on facebook through a third-party dealership. Once contacted, they said they were in the military and moving. They said they used EBay Motors for the transaction. They sent a fake invoice and requested payment in EBay gift cards.
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Private1577005486
Victim Location 20716
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
The scammer posted a car for sale on facebook through a third-party dealership. Once contacted, they said they were in the military and moving. They said they used EBay Motors for the transaction. They sent a fake invoice and requested payment in EBay gift cards.
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Private1577005826
Victim Location 23228
Total money lost $700
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Advertised an old car for sale on a website; but the item was to be sold and shipped through "ebay motors" That's the part that looked legit. We pay ebaymotors with ebay cards and they would hold the money til the client sent the car and would release the money to the client once we saw it and agreed to the purchase. We sent the money. Then they wanted more for "insurance." That's when we called ebay and found that the webpage "from ebay" that included the purchase form and invoice was bogus!
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Private1576988871
Victim Location 37356
Total money lost $2,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Was shopping on Facebook Marketplace and saw a potential good buy on pickup truck so I contacted about location to view and possibly buy Jessica email back the reason she was selling so cheap she had lost her husband 4 months ago and was being stationed overseas for 1 year and didn't want to pay insurance and storage for that year so next day which was June17,2019 got email that ebay was handling online purchase for her and truck would be delivered on Thursday June 20 between 3-5 pm next day got email saying had to pay with ebay gift cards so I purchased 1800 in ebay gift cards got. Email confirmed payment next day got another email requesting I would have to send another 1000 for insurance so I purchased those on Wednesday 19 Then today which was supposed to be day got email wanting another 1000 for border taxes at this point could not purchase any more gifts for a week called ph # that I gave gift card information to which was supposedly Micheal and told him I could not purchase any more cards and if there were another way to pay he answered no had to be on eBay gift card so called eBay.com and was told this was a scam so therefore I'm out 2800 dollars and on fixed income
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Private1576000597
Victim Location 62056
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
There was an RV listed in Montgomery County Illinois trading post. It was an add for an Airstream Land Yacht. Supposidly located in Dupo, Illinois. The invoice required me to purchase ebay cards from Dollar General at $200 a piece. Scratch off the codes on the back and give codes to ebay@invoice-online-support. Our vehicle would be delivered 3 days from the date they received the scratch off 13 digit numbers.
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Private1575986359
Victim Location 78132
Total money lost $1,200
Type of a scam Online Purchase
YEs i thought i purchased a vehicle on march 2 and i haven't heard anything so i tried to call and when i called i got told that i had to purchase a 1000 insurance for the car and when i told them no i got hung up on and when i called ebay headquarters i got told that their as no purchase made for 1250
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Private1567543641
Victim Location 20020
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
Hello again, as I told you in my first e-mail, I’m in the army and right now I am located at a military base in Virginia. The car is here with me.
We are training hard and getting ready for deployment.
Before leaving, I prearranged a deal with eBay Motors, so my presence isn't necessary. The delivery process will be managed by me. I think I can have it there at your home address within 2-3 working days.You will have 5 days to test and inspect the vehicle prior to making any purchase. During the 5 days testing period I will not be getting any money.
I need to know if you are interested so I can ask eBay to send you the details regarding this deal.
If you are interested, please reply with your contact info for eBay (full name, shipping address and phone number), so we can get the ball rolling. I will send your info to eBay and they will contact you and send you everything there is to know about how to close the transaction in the best terms possible for the both of us.
You will find photos of the Ford in the attachment.
These pictures are 100% accurate and they represent exactly what you see.
SSG Diane Taylor
Bravo Company, Virginia National Guard.
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Private1567540583
Victim Location 78744
Total money lost $500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I emailed a lady name Lisa Adams January 18, 2019 on Craigslist about a 2003 Toyota Corolla. Her response was she will add the transaction on Ebay so we both can be protected. Lisa stated she was about to leave with her military team soon. I talked to a man from ebay, he told me to purchase a ebay card. I called him gave him the number from the gift card. I was promised the car in two days. Ebay stop answering my phone number so my boyfriend and my daughter talked to him.
Please help me with my $500, the car was for my college daughter.
Need help selecting a scam type?
Other (please explain)
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Private1567537221
Victim Location 96797
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Raquel Burkley advertise Nissan Altima 2006 white vehicle on Honolulu Craigslist and I provide my email. Claim eBay Motors is credible part of eBay. Paid $2000 total for car advertised for $1000 using and stated will be delivered via military logistics by buyer but fake business added on insurance and trailer fees. Request payment via Walmart. Reported to eBay via spoof.
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Private1567539124
Victim Location 31047
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
There was an advertisement listed on craglist.com to purchase a John Deere Tractor. The only way of contact was thru e-mail the sellers. The seller refer the transaction to an ebay account. In return ebay emailed back asking for payment thru ebay gift cards. Things got suspicous when ebay asked for payment a second time for insurance for shipping. The gift cards were purchased and then phoned to the number that was listed in the email. I was not aware that it was a scam at the time. But after I refused to pay for the insurance and called the number several times with no responses, it was then when I got the message it was a scam. I looked up Ebay website and got another number and sure enought Ebay confirmed that I was scammed. The real Ebay did not have the order in their system and could not refund me any money. I was told to refer this to the local police department.
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Private1567550686
Victim Location 03060
Total money lost $3,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Saw an ad for a truck in NH Craigslist. I contacted the seller by email and was told she is using EBay. Proceeded to purchase vehicle thru them. First they wanted 1,800 in eBay cards . Called them back(sounded legit) they said they would email us back when the truck will be shipped. Here’s where it gets tricky, they stated they needed another thousand to insure the vehicle in eBay cards and the money would be given back in check upon delivery.So I called them back with another thousand in eBay cards. Once again sounded legit. Then another email from them asking for another thousand. Told them I’m canceling the order and calling the authorities. Never heard back from them again. So I’ve been scammed
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Private1567541186
Victim Location 44112
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Consumer was on Offer UP looking for a car. She found a 2006 NIssan for sale and clicked on it. A woman asked for your email address so that she could send pictures of the car and further information, which was received. The woman who contacted the consumer was Sandra Kenneh, email address [email protected]. She told the consumer that she had EBay Renter's Insurance that would allow her to ship the car from Virginia to the consumer in Ohio to test drive for 5 or 6 days at a cost of $1,000. The consumer was emailed all details and was told that EBay Motors would keep the consumer's $1,000 in escrow until the consumer was able to test drive the car and determine if she wanted to purchase it. If the consumer wanted to purchase the car she would let EBay Motors know and they would send the money to Sandra Kenneh. If the consumer did not want the car the money would be sent back to the consumer. The consumer then received an invoice via email from [email protected]. The email then instructed the consumer to purchase EBay gift cards, telling her that the maximum amount that could be loaded on an EBay gift card was $500. She was then told to send the gift cards to EBay Motors, but provided no address to send them to EBay Motors. The invoice does not list any information or address for EBay Motors. It only lists Sandra Kenneh's address - Sandra Kenneh, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd., #235, Fort Belboir, VA 22060. The consumer was told that once she purchased the gift cards she should email the numbers on the gift cards to EBay Motors.
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Private1567547926
Victim Location 20785
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
This person was selling an car on Letgo and carried the situation to gmail for further information on a vehicle I wanted to buy. This person then said EBay motors would email or contact me because they wanted to soothe transaction through ebay.I sent this anonymous person my personal info. Such as address and first and last name and paid my money on a gift card they told me to get from a local store they then gave me a number to call for "customer support" because it was my 1st time using eBay I ignored ALL RED Flags,once I paid my total of 1,000$ they then said I had to pay an extra 700$ for shipping insurance I then felt like I was being scammed and immediately reported
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a 2007 Nissan Maxima XL with 78,000 miles on it in Sunbury, OH on Letgo. Joann Davis, in St Louis, MO, was letting ebay motors take care of the transaction for her as she was a medic in military getting ready to be deployed. She asked for 5 ebay cards, $200 on each one.
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Private1594144275
• Jul 07, 2020
Victim Location 63701
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a vehicle on Craig'slist in Cape Girardeau but the car was in Billings, MT. The lady's son had died and the car had belonged to him. The price was too good to be true, $1200 for a 2013 Toyota Corolla West. Her son died in a motor cycle accident. the shipping was to be free. With the title no liens, not loans.
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Private1592315413
• Jun 15, 2020
Victim Location 44708
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a boat on craiglist.seller said ebay was selling boat for [email protected] was $1400.00.I paid the 1400.00 in ebay cards.then they said there was a transportation insurance fee of 600.00,to be refunded at delivery.I paid the 600.00 and never heard another word from them
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Private1591826367
• Jun 10, 2020
Victim Location 31055
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Patricia Mitchell trying to sell a 1993 Kubota L2350 for $1800.00 through ebay motors. She said she was in the military and had no need for it anymore. She ask for my name, address and phone number so that she can provide ebay this information. She said she will contact ebay with my info so they can send me an invoice. The Invoice phone number she was using was 818-900-1961. She also said the tractor could be delivered in 2 to 3 days and I will have 5 days to test drive it before making the buy. She also stated she was in Billings, Montana. IT IS A SCAM
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Private1591366017
• Jun 04, 2020
Victim Location 77979
Total money lost $2,200
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Try to buy a product and paid for it and have not received an email or phone call they won’t answer emails nor phone calls.
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Private1591048426
• Jun 01, 2020
Victim Location 94103
Total money lost $2,200
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Hello I was trying to buy a 2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra for $1,200 and buyer got back with me said I have to go threw ebay motors. Well they contacted me with an Invoice #EBP185086. Looked good so far, then I had to pay by using the ebay card $25-$500 which I did for $200- $500 each. Then I got another email saying I to pay another $1,000 for Insurance and that it is refundable on delivery of vehicle.
I called ebay customer support number they gave me # 1-818-473-0668.
I confronted them as a scam and she hung up on me I called right back now number is disconnected.
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Private1590516009
• May 26, 2020
Victim Location 65616
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a golf cart on this website. It was listed for $1000. I reached out to them about the golf cart. They told me to purchase five $200 ebay cards and send pictures of the numbers of the cards and the receipts. We purchased the cards and we sent the information to them. I reached out again to them and they told us it would be verified in 10-12 hours and we will receive confirmation. Then they told us another $1000 had to be paid for the shipping. We knew something was wrong. They told us they could return it in five days. They said they would need additional money for insurance but it would be refunded. We told them we knew it was a scam and we would report them to the ScamPulse.com and they hung up. We tried to call the number back and we just got a busy signal.
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Private1590156290
• May 21, 2020
Victim Location 39232
Total money lost $2,600
Type of a scam Online Purchase
First, I am a senior citizen who has been taken advantage of. I found a 2005 Silverado pick-up for sale on Facebook for $1600. The "owner" advised the vehicle was with ebay Motors and sent me a link to work with in the purchase. ebay Motors advised I should buy ebay cards, scratch off the numbers on the back of the card and e-mail them back via return email. I followed the instructions. The next day, I was told I needed to send another $1000 to cover transport insurance. I sent it. Then I received a third request for $800 to to cover an out-of-state of Arizona vehicle border cross fee. At this time, I realized this was not normal and checked the BBB. Sure enough, it is a scam. I emailed ebay motors asking them to refund my money and, of course, I have received no more emails. Total loss $2600.
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Private1589824693
• May 18, 2020
Victim Location 75701
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Lexus offered for sale for $1,400.00, must be purchased through eBay Gift Cards.
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Private1589824513
• May 17, 2020
Victim Location 55082
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was looking for a car for my son, i find this 2011 RAV 4 SUV on Marketplace, priced at 1200.00 . i message on Facebook, person responds with "its my aunts ...contact her at [email protected], I contact her, she says "her husband died of heart attack and she sold her home and moving her kids..." she will have Ebay send me a invoice. Ebay Motors send me invoice wants me to buy (6) -200.00 ebay cards. send them the info and the car will arrive in 2-3 days. So i emailed back in forth with "EBAY MOTORS" where they assured me they were legit. I asked why they werent using my EBAY account...they didnt answer that. They started with a cheap looking invoice.
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Private1589493588
• May 14, 2020
Victim Location 75755
Type of a scam Phishing
He called 2x hoping to get 2 different individuals (bc he couldn't understand the 1st person). He got 2 different women with the same story: husband died and put their vehicles on FB marketplace with reasonable pricing. They discussed the particulars of the vehicles. One woman said she was in the military (Billings, Mt)...he said both women spoke as if from a script.
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Private1589493665
• May 14, 2020
Victim Location 48236
Total money lost $800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
The seller uses Craigslist to solicit using eBay account some kind of way then allows consumers to purchase as if it was through Craigslist or eBay then charge another fee for delivery or refund. Refunds are 24 hours so I selected refund and I have been waiting for 48 hours and I have not been notified from eBay regarding this matter
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Private1589406887
• May 13, 2020
Victim Location 40515
Type of a scam Investment
eBay requested gift cards for payment of car. After receiving notified me for additional 300.00 for shipping protection. If not paid company will not refund money. Found car on Marketplace & told car was in Kentucky. Find out it is in Nebraska. Two individuals are involved plus eBay Motors.
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Private1589320702
• May 12, 2020
Victim Location 63114
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I saw a trailer for sale in the St. Louis Craigslist listing. They wanted $1000.00. It was a good deal for a 2004 RV. I contacted them through Craigslist. There was a personal email listed in the ad. I emailed her and she answered. She told me that her husband had died three months ago and she wanted to get rid of it. She asked for me to pay her in ebay gift cards. She said that she was in Kentucky. She told me that it was being handled by ebay motors. I provided her with my information, then ebay motors would contact me, which they did. I sent the gift cards to ebay motors.I could keep the van for 5 days to see if I liked it and if I didn't I could return it. They provided me an invoice number and all the steps to complete the transaction. I was asked to pay for the shipping insurance at the company. That was $600.00. It was refundable if the camper came to me undamaged. This was the red flag for me.
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Private1589306277
• May 11, 2020
Victim Location 45255
Total money lost $2,600
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Facebook Marketplace advertised a 2005 GMC pickup for $1600. Seller was going through a divorce. I emailed the person and she said that EBay Motors was handling the transaction for her and they would be in touch with me. Representative from EBay Motors emailed me and asked that I purchase $1600 in EBay gift cards and send the codes from the back of the cards as the form of payment. Then they responded that payment had been received and a second payment in the amount of $1000 in the same form was necessary for insurance. This payment would be refunded when the truck arrived in Cincinnati. Cards are now empty, truck is no longer on Marketplace, no further responses have been received.
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Private1589219657
• May 10, 2020
Victim Location 90706
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was looking for a car to buy online ,I found one , clicked on it an received a response from someone A detailed email telling me she was going to deploy in an that she made a deal with eBay Motors to handle the sale of the car which entailed $1200 sale price, which was due 5 days after car is delivered to my home once I inspect an accept it , to reply w/ my name / address / so she could start transaction w/ eBay an they would send me an invoice w/ the terms. Shortly after I received the invoice an realized it wasn't legit an haven't responded since. I attached the invoice mentioned above.
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Private1588168569
• Apr 27, 2020
Victim Location 45240
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Found an ad on craigslist for a horse trailer emailed with the owner Patricia Myers [email protected], she stated she was a flight attendant and traveled and eBay Motors would handle the purchase. Stated the trailer was in an eBay warehouse on Omaha, NE and they would contact me. They contacted me I made the payments and they said they would follow up with shipment information and I have never heard from them again. I am out $1000.00 dollars. I have written eBay and waiting to hear back.
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Private1587346343
• Apr 18, 2020
Victim Location 77047
Type of a scam Online Purchase
On Sat, Apr 18, 2020, 9:58 AM **** ******* wrote:
Hi,
My 2009 Nissan Murano LE AWD is still for sale for total price $1,200(which includes delivery and handling to your address). It has a 3.5L V6 Gasoline engine with only 105,500 miles, fully loaded( AC, power locks, power windows, leather seats, dual power seats, front&rear heated seats, dc player, navigation system and back up camera, rear view camera, alloy wheels, tint, keyless start, keyless entry). The car is in perfect condition with clear title, no accidents, no liens or loans and it has just been completely serviced. The engine runs very good and the automatic transmission shifts perfectly.
I’m selling this car so cheap because my child of only 21 years died a few months ago in a bike accident. The car belonged to him and it brings me bad memories. I can't keep it anymore. That’s the reason I want to sell it asap. Things are a little crazy lately with the virus going around and i don't want to sell it in person. i want to make this deal through eBay, so if you’re interested in purchasing the car just reply me your full name, full address and phone number, so I can notify eBay. Once it's done, they will contact you to explain the entire procedure.
Thank you,
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Private1585089118
• Mar 24, 2020
Victim Location 91001
Total money lost $800
Type of a scam Credit Cards
Good Afternoon
to whom this may regard. My name is *** *** I was a potential buyer for a 2003 Honda Accord that was supposed to be delivery today (March 23, 2020 @ 7:00pm). There was nondelivery of the vehicle due to "The delivery of your item was stopped during shipping process because your item is not insured", stated by eBay Motors. Sent from eBay Motors email. Which was sent to me, today @11:31am. I am seeking full reimbursement from the cancelation of the transaction in the amount of $800 which I paid eBay Motor Making the purchase of the vehicle and the asking price, the delivery process begin I was told vehicle would arrive at 7:00pm on March 23, 2020. Which is now 7:08pm the vehicle haven't arrived nor received my payment. I cancel the order and called the customer service number that was giving to me. At this point I have contacted eBay Motors. The first call conversation I spoke with the representative he said the payment department would get back to me for my cancellation reimbursement in a hour but never got the call back. I tired to resolve the issue. First with the seller because they did not include the shipping insurance in final sell. Second with the customer service rep. but they started to deny my calls. I am requesting full reimbursement in the amount $800 from eBay/ eBay Motors for the purchase of the 2003 Honda Accord EX/L in regards to the eBay guaranteed policy/VehiclePurchase Protection from the seller Sgt. Amanda Brown who address is at 1700 W Valencia Rd, Tucson AZ 85706.
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Private1585075084
• Mar 23, 2020
Victim Location 47714
Total money lost $1,800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was purchasing a car from eBay motors.
They said that if I sent $1800 that they would let me know where and when to pick up the car . Two days went past without hearing from them as I had already sent the money until this day I still have not received the car or money back and would like either one my money back or the car!
This was a big lesson that I learned not to do anymore and I advise others if they want to purchase a vehicle online take a step back and have second thoughts about it !
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a vehicle on Craig'slist in Cape Girardeau but the car was in Billings, MT. The lady's son had died and the car had belonged to him. The price was too good to be true, $1200 for a 2013 Toyota Corolla West. Her son died in a motor cycle accident. the shipping was to be free. With the title no liens, not loans.
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Private1592315413
• Jun 15, 2020
Victim Location 44708
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a boat on craiglist.seller said ebay was selling boat for [email protected] was $1400.00.I paid the 1400.00 in ebay cards.then they said there was a transportation insurance fee of 600.00,to be refunded at delivery.I paid the 600.00 and never heard another word from them
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Private1591826367
• Jun 10, 2020
Victim Location 31055
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Patricia Mitchell trying to sell a 1993 Kubota L2350 for $1800.00 through ebay motors. She said she was in the military and had no need for it anymore. She ask for my name, address and phone number so that she can provide ebay this information. She said she will contact ebay with my info so they can send me an invoice. The Invoice phone number she was using was 818-900-1961. She also said the tractor could be delivered in 2 to 3 days and I will have 5 days to test drive it before making the buy. She also stated she was in Billings, Montana. IT IS A SCAM
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Private1591366017
• Jun 04, 2020
Victim Location 77979
Total money lost $2,200
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product
Try to buy a product and paid for it and have not received an email or phone call they won’t answer emails nor phone calls.
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Private1591048426
• Jun 01, 2020
Victim Location 94103
Total money lost $2,200
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Hello I was trying to buy a 2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra for $1,200 and buyer got back with me said I have to go threw ebay motors. Well they contacted me with an Invoice #EBP185086. Looked good so far, then I had to pay by using the ebay card $25-$500 which I did for $200- $500 each. Then I got another email saying I to pay another $1,000 for Insurance and that it is refundable on delivery of vehicle.
I called ebay customer support number they gave me # 1-818-473-0668.
I confronted them as a scam and she hung up on me I called right back now number is disconnected.
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Private1590516009
• May 26, 2020
Victim Location 65616
Total money lost $1,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a golf cart on this website. It was listed for $1000. I reached out to them about the golf cart. They told me to purchase five $200 ebay cards and send pictures of the numbers of the cards and the receipts. We purchased the cards and we sent the information to them. I reached out again to them and they told us it would be verified in 10-12 hours and we will receive confirmation. Then they told us another $1000 had to be paid for the shipping. We knew something was wrong. They told us they could return it in five days. They said they would need additional money for insurance but it would be refunded. We told them we knew it was a scam and we would report them to the ScamPulse.com and they hung up. We tried to call the number back and we just got a busy signal.
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Private1590156290
• May 21, 2020
Victim Location 39232
Total money lost $2,600
Type of a scam Online Purchase
First, I am a senior citizen who has been taken advantage of. I found a 2005 Silverado pick-up for sale on Facebook for $1600. The "owner" advised the vehicle was with ebay Motors and sent me a link to work with in the purchase. ebay Motors advised I should buy ebay cards, scratch off the numbers on the back of the card and e-mail them back via return email. I followed the instructions. The next day, I was told I needed to send another $1000 to cover transport insurance. I sent it. Then I received a third request for $800 to to cover an out-of-state of Arizona vehicle border cross fee. At this time, I realized this was not normal and checked the BBB. Sure enough, it is a scam. I emailed ebay motors asking them to refund my money and, of course, I have received no more emails. Total loss $2600.
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Private1589824693
• May 18, 2020
Victim Location 75701
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Lexus offered for sale for $1,400.00, must be purchased through eBay Gift Cards.
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Private1589824513
• May 17, 2020
Victim Location 55082
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was looking for a car for my son, i find this 2011 RAV 4 SUV on Marketplace, priced at 1200.00 . i message on Facebook, person responds with "its my aunts ...contact her at [email protected], I contact her, she says "her husband died of heart attack and she sold her home and moving her kids..." she will have Ebay send me a invoice. Ebay Motors send me invoice wants me to buy (6) -200.00 ebay cards. send them the info and the car will arrive in 2-3 days. So i emailed back in forth with "EBAY MOTORS" where they assured me they were legit. I asked why they werent using my EBAY account...they didnt answer that. They started with a cheap looking invoice.
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Private1589493588
• May 14, 2020
Victim Location 75755
Type of a scam Phishing
He called 2x hoping to get 2 different individuals (bc he couldn't understand the 1st person). He got 2 different women with the same story: husband died and put their vehicles on FB marketplace with reasonable pricing. They discussed the particulars of the vehicles. One woman said she was in the military (Billings, Mt)...he said both women spoke as if from a script.
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Private1589493665
• May 14, 2020
Victim Location 48236
Total money lost $800
Type of a scam Online Purchase
The seller uses Craigslist to solicit using eBay account some kind of way then allows consumers to purchase as if it was through Craigslist or eBay then charge another fee for delivery or refund. Refunds are 24 hours so I selected refund and I have been waiting for 48 hours and I have not been notified from eBay regarding this matter
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patriciaoren
• Jul 27, 2020
Victim Location 28277
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Inquired about a posted Jeep Wrangler for sale on Craig's list. Text to a number and they sent email showing vehicle and instructions for purchase. The email stated the woman who owned the vehicle husband passed away from a heart attack and she moved away to KS and wanted to sell. Said she was using a third party to handle since she was gone. eBay motors sent me an invoice via email requesting purchase price of $1,300.00 to be sent upfront via Vanilla debit card only and the car would be delivered 2-3 days for inspection and acceptance. We would have 5 days to cancel and apply for full refund if not satisfied with vehicle. They offered no other option for payment and said it would be held by ebay until we called back with approval to release funds to seller. I called ebay corporate to check on "ebay motors" and they said that any email communication should contain the word "ebaysupport" in the address and that they accept other options for payment. The customer service rep at ebay corporate advised further inquiry because it did not sound authentic.
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Private1567543579
Victim Location 23231
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
spoke with seller on offer up about a 2008 Nissan Titan. seller informed me that they had ask ebay motors to handle transaction. wired 2500 dollars to seller. got a fake invoice back from ebay stating the 2008 Nissan Titan would be delivered to my home on 7-17-16. contacted ebay motors and offer up. filed police report on 7-17-16 to report scam
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Private1567534642
Victim Location 28214
Total money lost $1,300
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was looking for a car on craigslist. I found a nice car for 1500 and emailed the lady. She said that she was in the army and was getting deployed, that it made no sense to keep her car in storage. She sent me an invoice from ebay motors and when I bought the onevanilla card and upload my money they just took my 1300 since we agreed on 1300. I have not gotten the car and my money is gone
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Private1567543895
Victim Location 44839
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I responded to a used vehicle being advertised on cars.com. This vehicle was listed as 'private sale' with phone number listed (614) 682-2399. I contacted and left message at this number. Subsequently I received a text message from this number from 'Melissa Ward' indicating that she would prefer to communicate via email correspondence which she provided her email. After several email exchanges where I indicated my continued interest in the vehicle and requested more information. I received an email with carfax and supposedly copy of vehicle title. I was asked for my personal address - (this person already had my email and telephone number) - at which time I received an email from ebay Motors with an Item Invoice (email: [email protected]). This email provided a customer service number (questions contact eBay Customer Service: +1 (866) 421-9800). The method of transaction requests the buyer purchase 'ebay gift cards' which would provide verification of funds. After contesting the purchasing process - I requested confirmation of cancellation of any agreement (which I never accepted). I asked to speak to a manager - (209) 676-8507 and subsequently will not accept my calls. See attached.
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Private1567543806
Victim Location 28372
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Advance Fee Loan
I sent this business $2500 for a 2007 GMC Yukon on March 14, 2016, expecting delivery 3 days later. No delivery and they would not answer my calls and would not give back my money
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Private1567537907
Victim Location 03280
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
went online looking to purchase a motorcycle the posted that they were ebay motors even phone line 323 484 6162 guys name was eric had me buy one vanilla visa cards 1500.00 vechicle was to be delivered 4 -27- 16 at 830 pm protection id number 65B4T138L3213 no show was then concerned it was scamm
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Private1567545510
Victim Location 85210
Total money lost $3,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
On March 1, 2016 (we) my brother and I entered an agreement with eBay Motors over the internet to purchase a 2006 Toyota Tacoma (4x4) that was on Craigslist. EBay Motors was contacted through the information on Craigslist on behalf of my brother and myself. When we inquired about the vehicle, we were contacted by a party who claimed his name was Michael and he worked in the finance department of eBay Motors and was handling the consignment of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma for the seller by the name of Samantha Crown. The pictures was posted on Craigslist for our viewing. In the interim of this transaction we were given an email address of eBay Motors, a telephone number of eBay Motors, and the sellers email address at that time for further correspondence with both parties pertaining to the transaction and procedures needed to finalize the sale of the truck.
Now this is how the sale was suppose to be finalized for the purchase of the truck. The following is what eBay Motors required of us to do to complete the transaction. First of all, they were contacted and informed of the interest we had in this 2006 Toyota Tacoma (4x4) pickup, and what it would take to purchase and have this truck shipped to Mesa, Arizona. We were then told by this individual named Michael, that there would have to be a $2,000.00 down payment paid by us towards the truck using "One Vanilla" cards, ($500.00/card), and when we got the cards we were to call back eBay Motors and give the 16-digit numbers along with the expiration dates and 3-digit codes on the back to him (Michael) for verification and activation of the cards, which we complied with and then was told that this money would be held in an escrow in the invent that we decided to change our mind about the purchase of the truck, we would have the money we invested reimbursed back to us.
Then he went on to tell us that the truck would be shipped up to Mesa, Arizona (crated) for 7-days, the shipping expenses paid-in-full by the seller for our inspection, and if we decided to keep the truck, to follow-up and send the remaining $1,500.00 in Vanilla cards same as before to total the $3,500.00 that Samantha Crown the owner was asking for the truck to finalize the sale. The shipping costs from the point-of-origin to the point-of-destination and back in case we decided against buying it was to be paid by Mrs. Crown whether we took the truck or refused it.
Now in the interim also of this agreement they came up with a stipulation later on, that the full amount of $3,500.00 had to be paid up-front before the truck was to shipped to Mesa, Arizona and we were going to have to pay the shipping costs of another $500.00 to cover the shipping of the Toyota Tacoma. Well, at this time my bother and myself decided not to meet their demands of the other $500.00 to cover the shipping of the truck to Arizona, and told Michael that we just wasn't going to send anymore money towards the truck. We told him that we met our commitment and now it's their turn to honor their side of the agreement and eBay's policies that they set forth in the agreement. Well, that's when strange things started to happen.
This Michael (who ever he is), had told us that he would get back to us within an hour after he talked to his boss to see if he could finalize the sale as we previously agreed upon at that time. Hours come and went and no call, so we decided to call back to Michael to his contact number we had been conferring with him about the truck for two-days and guess what, you guessed it the number was "disconnected" immediately and is no longer in service at this time. So right then and there we assumed this to be a "scam". Even the VIN# he/she gave us turned out to be bogus after checking it out with the DMV in Nashville, Tennessee, where we believe this scam originated from. The address Mrs. Crown gave us where she resided turned out to be an established business and after talking to the owner he informed me that he never heard of her.
We tried many times to contact this Michael individual and Mrs. Crown since March 3, 2016 by the phone and email information they gave us but to no avail. The emails we send them are being received and do not come back "undeliverable" by celerity mail. The pictures of the truck I took off the internet has since been removed from Craigslist, but I have some very pertinent information as well as the pictures of the truck if requested for.
Thank you for your kind attention and consideration towards this matter.
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Private1567541324
Victim Location 95348
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
A person was selling their car that sounded too good to be true. They said they just got into a divorce, which was used to bait us into them selling their vehicle for cheap price. If you call them, they will pick up, but once you have a question regarding when an order will arrive and considering whether you are a buyer or seller, they will hang up on you right away.
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Private1567543724
Victim Location 42553
Total money lost $2,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I went to purchase a 2004 acura and paid for it. The car never showed up.
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Private1567535630
Victim Location 15213
Type of a scam Other
Consumer was contacted by "Dedrick Garner" at 866-769-1507. She was told by Dedrick that he is an agent from Ebay Motors, selling a care on behalf of a active military member. The consumer was told to send $2500 through Money gram. The consumer contacted Ebay and was told that Dedrick is not an agent for them, and they do not process payments through Money gram.
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Private1567552432
Victim Location 92316
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill
January 03, 2016 I saw a post on crigslist for a 2005 Nissian Altima 2.5 for $1500. I responsed to the post requesting more information Rebecca Hills email me back on gmail. Rebecca's email address [email protected]. Rebecca Hill's also send me an email stating if I was interested in purchasing her sons 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 slit wou!d be $1500. Rebecca Hills send me an invoice stating To go and get 3 ebay gift cards for $500 each in total of $1500. To contact eBay motors to pay payment along with the receipt of proof of purchase. Well I got 3 gift cards of $500 with eBay. Send eBay motors 3 photo of all three cards along with receipt. Mean time Rebecca sends me another email with a an invoice though EBay motors stating car is payed in full pending payment. Which would be made as soon as I sent a confirmation email to eBay motors letting eBay I'm know either im keeping or sending it back to seller. Well I never received the car. Ebay send me an email stating my shipment been placed on hold , do to insurance and shipping fees of $1000. Which I had know knowledge of. So I emailed Rebecca requesting a refund of $1500.00 due to not having $1000 for Insurance and shipping fees. A few minutes later Rebecca emails me stating She'll pay $500 of $1000. So I stated even $500 I won't be able to come up with due to financial issues. So at this time would like a refund. I get no response from either Rebecca Hills or eBay motors its going on3 days already. Yesterday I contacted eBay motors and they had no knowledge or recorded of any transaction which so ever.
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patriciaoren
• Jul 27, 2020
Victim Location 43201
Total money lost $1,980
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I was trying to buy a used car online and found a car for $2000. The seller told me they were selling through eBay Motors, and had eBay Motors reach out to me to do the transaction. I got emails from eBay Motors, or an email pretending to be eBay Motors, and they asked that I pay for the car via a Walmart2Walmart money order. After I did so, they gave me an expected delivery time of the vehicle. About an hour before the vehicle was supposed to arrive, they told me I had to pay a $1,000 insurance fee for the 'testing period'. This raised a red flag, and I called eBay customer service through the website instead of the number they provided, and they made me believe this was someone masquerading as eBay. I'm not sure I can get the money back, but I have reached back out to 'cancel' the order and get a refund. I don't know if they'll answer me at all.
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Private1567550529
Victim Location 43302
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I found a 2002 Nissan Maxima w/90,000 miles on Columbus.craigslist.org. The lister was a woman from Buckeye Lake, Leslie Adkins. She said she moved to Omaha, NE and wanted to get rid of the vehicle. She said the vehicle was stored at a shipping location. She sent me pictures of the car. I sent her my phone number because I wanted to talk to her, she said no, we should use email. She was asking $1,000.00. She wanted me to go to CVS, Walgreens, or Rite Aid, and buy an eBay debit card, and give them the security number off the card. I talked to a man in Customer Service with eBay Motors. He said he would hold the funds for 3 days for the vehicle to be shipped, then 5 days to accept or reject the deal. After the 5th day, if I didn't want the car, they would come pick up the car and give me my $1,000 back. The email reads do not reprint or show anybody any of this information as it is very confidential.
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Private1567558141
Victim Location 46835
Total money lost $900
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I inquired about a truck on Craigslist Fort Wayne by sending the seller a text after the reply phone number stated it was a text messaging service. I text (260) 216-5435. The next day I got a text message from (219) 627-1061 letting me know they were sorry for replying so late and asking me to email with their personal email address of [email protected]. I did that and they sent me more information on the truck and a link to more pictures https://use.com/ODtHi. The email had believable information that she got the truck in her divorce settlement and did not need it. I was then instructed to let her know if I wanted it and she tell eBay motors that I am purchasing the truck and give them my information. They would then reach out to me with further instructions. “eBay Moters” sent me instructions along with an invoice. They instructed me that the only type of payment they accepted was eBay gift cards and explained how to load them and send with receipt. I did this and even called the number to verify receipt of gift cards and approval. Someone actually answered the fake “eBay motors” customer support line. Later in the day, I looked online and saw the use.com site was used in scams and then found even more evidence that this was a scam when I viewed an invoice that looked just like mine. I am now out $900 that I was going to use to get my son a cheap work vehicle. I called eBay to cancel the gift cards or put a freeze on them but by this time they had already spent the majority of the money on the cards.
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Private1567557881
Victim Location 32301
Total money lost $3,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
I responded to a craigslist classified for a travel trailer priced at $***, supposedly from an individual being shipped overseas. The seller stated the listing had been made through eBay Classified, took my name address and email,
to allow them to contact me for payment. I received a legitimate looking invoice, paid it (stupidly) using prepaid debit cards, and was promised delivery three days later. No delivery on the promised date, but did get a notice that they had to have an insurance deposit ( refundable) same stupidity. I paid the extra $***, was promised delivery the following Monday. No shipment, no contact, and the customer service number went unanswered ( evidently disconnected).
I've communicated the details of this fraud to Craigs list Legal.
At this point, it seems likely that the seller is out a trailer (if there was ever a trailer), eBay Motors ( if it exists) has successfully stolen $*** from me; and the entire fraud could easily have been carried out multiple times, based on the original ad.
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Private1567546033
Victim Location 83709
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Interested in buying truck online. Given information to purchase green dot debit card (do not register in my name) and send so that the truck could be delivered. Owner just moved out of state.
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Private1567541393
Victim Location 28546
Total money lost $2,000
Type of a scam Online Purchase
Michelle stated that her husband died 2mths ago and she was selling the 4 runner for 1500because it gave her bad memories,found out later she set up an fake ebay page after i given her the money,now she's disappeared
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Private1567545343
Victim Location 27888
Total money lost $1,500
Type of a scam Online Purchase
The scammer put an advertisement on Craigslist.com for a 2005 Acura TL in perfect condition with 78000 miles on it for $1500. Upon contacting "Diane Stone" (I'm sure this is a false identity, but this was the name provided), I received a sob story of how her husband died 4 months prior and she was about to be deployed (posing as a United States Air Force medic) and she needed to sell the car before she was deployed as to not be forced to pay fees for storing the vehicle for the duration of her deployment. She claimed that she was going to be deployed in 9 days from the date that I contacted her. She told me that she would handle the process of shipping the vehicle herself at her own expense and I would have a 7 day inspection period that at any point in this period I could get a refund and have the car shipped back to her at her own expense. Following this email conversation I received an email from the above listed address stating that I needed to pay using MyVanilla visa cards (3 cards, $500 each) and that it was the only acceptable payment method. I purchased these cards and gave the information to a false eBay motors representative and they sent an email with a false receipt stating the transaction was complete and the shipping process could begin. The next day, I received a phone call and an email, both stating that there was a hiccup in their shipping process and that the company they use had new rules and policies, and that I would have to pay an additional $1000 for shipping insurance that would be refunded in cash upon delivery (which I did not pay, it was at this point that I realized this was a scam). I called the supposed eBay motors representative and informed her that I had found another car, and I would like my money refunded which they promised they would do at any time upon my request, and she told me that I would have to provide my full name and she would call me back momentarily with refund information (trying to get me off the phone so they could block my number). I asked her if there was a way for me to stay on the line with her while she did this and she said there was no way to do that and when I contested this, she hung up. I called back and discovered that my number has been blocked by this person.
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Private1567558553
Victim Location 77951
Total money lost $450
Type of a scam Online Purchase
a seller on craigs list is selling a car. they tell you to use ebay motors to secure sell of vehicle. you buy the vehicle by purchasing i tunes cards and giving them the 16 digit number on back and that the car is in a warehouse in st louis waiting to be shipped.
if you agree they get ebay motor team to send you a invoice that looks totally real. and it is signed ebay purcharse protection financial department. i emailed them to make sure it was legit and they respond to all email accordingly guaranteeing that your money is being held until you get your car and inspect it for 10 days before they release the money to the seller.
THESE ARE A FEW OF THE EMAILS I GOT FROM THEM:
eBay Motors Financial Department!Case ID#8884790
Dear Customer,
We have verified all the details of this transaction and concluded that they are accurate. We guarantee that you are 100% protected in this transaction. Your money will be kept in our account until you finish the testing period. You will have 5 days for testing period. After or during the testing period, if you decide not to buy it, we will refund all your money immediately.
Again, we guarantee that you are 100% protected in this transaction. Please follow our instructions to complete the transaction safely.
Sincerely,
eBay Purchase Protection Customer Support
Dear Customer,
Thank you for contacting our department in behalf of your transaction opened with eBay.
In order to make the payment and complete the transaction, you will have to buy 3 iTunes - Gift Card loaded with $500 each and 1 iTunes - Gift Card loaded with $300 each . For security reasons the iTunes - Gift Card needs to be completed in person with cash, credit card or debit card at any CVS/Pharmacy, Walgreen, 7-Eleven, Rite Aid, Family Dollar and Dollar General and anywhere you see the iTunes - Gift Card. The cashier will collect your cash and load it into the iTunes - Gift Card. It costs $4.95 or less. There are no hidden fees or charges. Just purchase your iTunes - Gift Card, use cash, credit card or debit card to load it and you’re ready to go.
In order to validate your payment please reply back at this email with the following information:
- iTunes - Gift Card -16 DIGIT NUMBER (scratch-off the portion covering the code).
- Pictures with the back of the iTunes Gift Cards where we can see the PIN Numbers and the receipt (color pictures & readable, clear).
For any questions you can contact eBay Department by replying to this e-mail.
Sincerely,
eBay Financial Department!
Case ID#8884790
Dear Customer,
PayPal is not an available payment option for your transaction.
Payment must be submitted via ITunes to eBay Financing Center. We will secure the payment until the Buyer receives, inspects and accepts the vehicle. Or, if it will be the case, eBay will refund the payment to the Buyer. ITunes is the fastest and safest payment method, at the lowest fee's on the market. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our Customer Support Department by replying to this e-mail.
Sincerely,
eBay Purchase Protection Customer Support
Case ID#8884790
Dear Customer,
PayPal is not an available payment option for your transaction.
Payment must be submitted via ITunes to eBay Financing Center. We will secure the payment until the Buyer receives, inspects and accepts the vehicle. Or, if it will be the case, eBay will refund the payment to the Buyer. ITunes is the fastest and safest payment method, at the lowest fee's on the market. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our Customer Support Department by replying to this e-mail.
Sincerely,
eBay Purchase Protection Customer Support