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- Orlando, FL, USA • Apr 12, 2024
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Advertisement on Facebook showed models wearing sandals with the label Clark's. They were advertised as orthopedic sandals, comfortable to wear, from the Clarks company. When I receive them there was no Clark name on the shoe, they were made from plastic and very flat and uncomfortable. Definitely false advertisement. I've noticed that others have tried to write negative comments. And I have noticed that negative comments are soon erased from the Facebook advertisement.

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- Plainfield, IL, USA • Mar 21, 2024
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I saw a promotion online from Derm La Fleur which offered a trial size bottle of skin lotion for the price of only the shipping cost. I paid $6.99 for the shipping of the product and received it in the mail. A few days later, I see in my bank account that this company had charged me $129.99 for another “order” of the product, that I had never placed or authorized! I called them the next morning and was told that by paying for the shipping on the “trial”, that I am now signed up for a subscription to be automatically charged. There were NO terms and conditions to read on the website, and nothing that I agreed to! Nothing. I was rudely treated by the service rep. and I was told that because I am canceling my subscription, I was responsible for half the cost of my “free” trial bottle, plus the $6.99 shipping fee! Again, there was NOTHING on this website stating this would happen, nor did I agree to any terms and conditions of such. My money was essentially stolen from my bank account without my realization or authorization.

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- Northbrook, IL, USA • Mar 20, 2024
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I was trying to get global entry- the website that popped up first was global-entry-pass- us.com

I began to complete all my passport info, drivers license info, past 5 years employment, and past 5 years of residence. They were charging me 100 dollars plus a 149 processing fee - I’ve never tried to get global entry before but then I realized I was charged 149 which should not be. Cancelled my credit cards, froze, credit, contacted us passport office to see if I need a new passport- terrible to be taken advantage of in this way

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- South Mills, NC, USA • Feb 29, 2024
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Was messaged by a guy named Paul Thomas on Facebook about purchasing some bourbon. Was told I could get two bottles of Elmer T for $101 which included shipping. Told me to send payment through cash app, PayPal, Zella and Venmo. I only had Venmo so he said to send to @tyactup TeriqueMoore but it wouldn't let me make payment. Gave me two references on Facebook, Gelfand Oliver and Rodger Everson. Got a hold of Gelfand Oliver and he said that he was good to go. I sent money through PayPal to [email protected] but didn't work and told me to cancel. Went by Poco Lee. I tried again and payment went through but then the other payment went through as well. He told me that he would FedEx the next day but then came back saying I needed to ship a min. of 6 bottles. Wanted me to send more money. Also went by [email protected] Delfosse Pierro, [email protected], Lowenstein Hilary Kreger. He told me that I would thank him at the end. No risk no reward and about trust and he was giving me a 100% guaranteed.

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• Feb 20, 2024
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I saw this ad on Instagram about a product called: "Remifa™ WINDPOWER 1500W Electric Portable Heater Blower", so I ordered 3 of these products through their Instagram ad, and what I received from this company was 3 cheaply made mini fans that weren't even worth $5 each! So when I tried to contact them for a complaint and refund, their email didn't even work and the email bounced back!

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- Hampton, VA, USA • Jan 29, 2024
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This business as ran by individual who sells tobacco vape products, to minors and usually scams them personally, I’ve been threatened and the individual got mad when I said I would’ve report that I never got my product and started to go on and threaten me and threatened they were going to dox my family and harm them . BE AWARE!!

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- San Antonio, TX, USA • Jan 13, 2024
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I applied to renew my passport and gave secure information, including my date of birth, address, social security number, parents' names and date of birth, and credit card number. As soon as I gave them my credit card number, they e-mailed me documents to download and send to the government to renew my passport.

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- Matteson, IL, USA • Jan 10, 2024
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The scammer pretends to be the credit department to get your bank account information. I called the real Kohls store and they said they are not affiliated with a 312 phone number

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- Nebo, NC, USA • Jan 09, 2024
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I contacted at his company about an item I was looking for!! We agreed on a price! I sent the money through CASHAPP friends an family as requested! Never received item purchased!

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- Schaumburg, IL, USA • Jan 09, 2024
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I ordered a product from an ad on FB. Said made in the USA 3-5 days shipping. money back guarantee. took 3 weeks .Product did not work . requested a refund. They told me the shipping (which I would have to pay for ) would be a lot. They offered me a 30% refund. I conceded I was scammed ,but told them I would take the refund. I have been waiting. I have sent several emails asking where my refund is. They are not responding It has been since Dec 5 ..

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- Oak Lawn, IL, USA • Jan 09, 2024
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It was a Nestle Chaise Lounger with 2 cup holders and mobile phone connector.

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- Oswego, IL, USA • Jan 08, 2024
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Saw ad on Facebook for Overstock items. Placed order on 10/31/23 by credit card and never received goods. Sent email to "vendor" and they replied it was delivered and I should check with the post office or my neighbors. The link they sent to me to check the status looked suspicious so I did not feel comfortable clicking on it. I have copied the email correspondence below.

From: [email protected] <[email protected]>

Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 11:56 PM

To: Lorenz, Lisa <[email protected]>

Subject: Re: RE: FW: [EXTERNAL] Your VIKRASSETH LIMITED receipt [#1787-9421]

Dear Customer,

Sorry for keeping you waiting for so long.we would like to show our sincere apology for the inconvenience caused to you.

As we checked, your order has been delivered successfully, you can track it here: https://t.17track.net/en#nums=AT111711035CN, please confirm it.

As to this situation, could I suggest you contact your local post office and offer them your tracking number to locate where the package is and pick up the package by yourself?

Meanwhile, please carefully check your mailbox or ask your neighbor if they have signed for the package.

Any feedback,please let us know.

Thank you so much for your understanding.

Best regards,

Mia

Wed Jan 03 13:55:59 CST 2024,"llorenz" <[email protected]>wrote:

Hayley,

Thank you for the reply. I do not feel comfortable clicking on the link below, the link looks a little suspicious to me. Can you provide the delivery information?

I can 100% confirm that I did not receive the package. Thanks.

From: [email protected] <[email protected]>

Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 4:20 AM

To: Lorenz, Lisa <[email protected]>

Subject: Re: FW: [EXTERNAL] Your VIKRASSETH LIMITED receipt [#1787-9421]

Dear customer,

Thanks for contacting us.

As we checked, your order has been delivered successfully,You can enter your tracking number:AT111711035CN, here:https://t.17track.net/ ,please confirm it.

Could you please have a check with your shipment,if it still did not arrive you,please kindly tell us,we will take further confirmation for you immediately.

Any questions, please email us anytime.

Thank you.

Best regards

Hayley

Tue Jan 02 18:19:38 CST 2024,"llorenz" <[email protected]>wrote:

Can you provide an update on this order? It has been over 2 months and some of these items were supposed to be Christmas gifts.

From: VIKRASSETH LIMITED <[email protected]>

Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 8:16 AM

To: Lorenz, Lisa <[email protected]>

Subject: [EXTERNAL] Your VIKRASSETH LIMITED receipt [#1787-9421]

Receipt from VIKRASSETH LIMITED [#1787-9421] Amount paid $60.75 Date paid Oct 31, 2023, 1:14:26 PM

Receipt from VIKRASSETH LIMITED

Receipt #1787-9421

AMOUNT PAID

$60.75

DATE PAID

Oct 31, 2023, 1:14:26 PM

PAYMENT METHOD

- 9168

SUMMARY

Payment to VIKRASSETH LIMITED $60.75

Amount charged $60.75

If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected] or call at +44 7897 078735.

Something wrong with the email? View it in your browser.

You're receiving this email because you made a purchase at VIKRASSETH LIMITED, which partners with Stripe to provide invoicing and payment processing.</[email protected]></[email protected]...⇄

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- Chicago, IL, USA • Dec 27, 2023
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This is a website attempting to use the likeness of another website;

https://activityzone.shop/

https://www.escapeoutdoors.com/

I will break down the scam:

The '"activityzone" website appears as close as possible to the actual brand Escape Outdoors; I will be abbreviating activityzone as (AZ) for succinctness and ease of reading. AZ posts' a random copyright "© Outdoor Outlets" at the bottom of their page, already not matching the name of the website. The "About us" section for AZ rips the same photos for the actual Escape Outdoors "About Us"

https://www.escapeoutdoors.com/pages/about-us

https://activityzone.shop/about/

Cont. AZ does not accept AMEX - which is as we know the best company for disputing fraudulent charges and actually getting them fixed; second, they AZ list in the bottom right that they take Maestro - the European debit card and prepaid cards owned by Mastercard and discontinued: July 1, 2023 (Europe only). In the bottom right the accepted payment methods are Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, PayPal, and Discover. However, when you get to their actual checkout page they list they only accept Visa, Mastercard, PayPal; another intra-site discrepancy.

They boldly claim at the checkout page they are accredited by [YOU] the ScamPulse.com (hint: they're not).

Finally (BIG POINT); if you go to the AZ "Contact us" webpage it is clearly a scam as they were not smart enough to fix this page.

https://activityzone.shop/contact-us/

Breakdown: The directions to their store link to a random street in the middle of Stockholm, Sweden and not Seattle, Washington which they are claiming to be. BIG: Look under the "Frequently asked Questions" sections and each FAQ drop down contains the same block of text...

"Meditation williamsburg kogi blog bushwick pitchfork polaroid austin dreamcatcher narwhal taxidermy tofu gentrify aesthetic."

and it does not contain any actual information. The FAQ questions may appear to be legitimate, however the answers are certainly not.

This company is listing high end and brands that people actively seek out to purchase such as but not limited to "Patagonia", "Arc'Teryx", "Canada Goose", "The North Face", etc. AZ is clearly an attempt to scam customers and steal their information by appearing at the top of search results when looking for these brands of clothing to sell. They offer exceptional discounts that would be appealing to any pocket-conscious buyer. I recommend swift and immediate action before they are allowed to steal any further personal information and possibly identifiers that are typically required with the online shipping and billing checkout process.

Scam website: [AZ] https://activityzone.shop/

presenting itself as this (actual and legitimate website): https://www.escapeoutdoors.com/

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- South Beloit, IL, USA • Dec 21, 2023
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Contact was made on Instagram as Anderson_fursuit_creations offered open commisions for fur suits.

An agreement was made for $**** for a Full Partial. Half up front, half when suit was finished.

A Reference sheet for colors and design was sent. The initial payment was sent to a Tammie Gillenwater on Paypal. Address for shipment was provided.

I was then told there was problem and to send them the rest of the money. I said no, and contacted Paypal.

A week later I was presented with a picture of a completed partial that looked nothing like the Reference sheet.

I contacted a reputable fur suit maker that I had worked with before. They noted that the picture was stolen from a fellow suit maker and the guy I was in contact with was most likely a scam.

I messaged him again, noted I found the owner of the suit he was trying to put off as his own and requested a refund.

He has since not responded.

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- Reno, NV, USA • Dec 16, 2023
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Ordered a custom NFL Jersey on 9/28/2023. Received 11/3/2023. Right team, but wrong number and name. Requested refund. The company agreed and said it would take 2-3 business days. They did not request to have the jersey returned to them. Waited 15 days before following up. Was told the refund had been processed. They provided some screenshot of the refund transaction where there was no reference to the card type or card number the refund was supposedly issued to. Never received the refund after multiple emails over several weeks. Was lied to about the refund being sent and told to work it out with my credit care company. Concerning business practices.

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- Avon, NC, USA • Dec 07, 2023
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Purchased finance indicator with Pilotrades.com. Pilotrades.com is no longer accessible. Open source research reveals that the business is now being ran as Tradefluxion.com. I emailed their service to ask for help with my account login and product updates on 11/29/2023 and 12/5/2023 with no response. Pilotrades.com is accessible through the wayback machine. No location or phone is given for either company. Assumed location of Plano Texas is from open source research but not verifiable. There are multiple complaints on TrustPilot. https://www.trustpilot.com/review/pilotrades.com

The whois.com registrant is a privacy company in Canada called "Contact Privacy". It seems the owner of both business is being intentionally deceitful. I wanted to file an actual complaint but the business is not in your database. Again I would like help accessing my account and products that I paid for. Price paid: $1,498.00 on 3/21/2023. I doubt I am the only person who would like to know the scammers identity for possible legal action. Thank you.

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- Kansas City, MO, USA • Oct 30, 2023
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balinese kittens for sale through them. they are not real

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- Pennsburg, PA, USA • Oct 20, 2023
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the website pays you for sending emails and once you reach a $300 min you get paid out. I have reached my min and entered in my bank information to get paid and never did. they do not have a phone number where you can reach out to someone just an email but when you email them it says that the email is no longer supported and then you get no response. There are so many people that are having the same issue. People depend on that especially when they hear success stories and people saying that they have gotten paid but some do not. Not to mention you pay into this. Its infuriating.

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- Saint Cloud, FL, USA • Sep 17, 2023
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7 days after a purchase online, I received an alert that this "company" attempted to charge my CC account. It was not the same as the business I charged from. I had to cancel the card.

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• Sep 03, 2023
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they where able to just get money with out permission or noledge of them doing so

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