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Victim Location 79605
Type of a scam Government Grant

15th day in a row trying to get money for a grant.i informed the caller I was reporting the number and they hung up. They had an acccent of Indian descent

Victim Location 70123
Type of a scam Phishing

Received a phone message on home phone. From HQ which will expired in 24 hours. They are serious allocations against me at the moment. Request me to get back to them to discuss before legal status will be issues. Call back number was 360-218-5045.

Victim Location 88048
Type of a scam Online Purchase

Consumer almost became a victim of a puppy scam. Scammer's website was pottycutebabies01.com (which does not work anymore). Scammer's phone number was (571)441-2094 and email was [email protected] Scammer said that he was located in Norfolk, VA. Consumer call BBB Hampton Roads and it was determined that the business did not exist in Virginia. Consumer wanted to order a purebred pitbull puppy online and the scammer was selling one for $500.00 on the website. Scammer was pressuring consumer for their credit card number to pay processing fees upfront.

The BBB of Greater Hampton Roads, Inc. researched the website information provided by the consumer.  It was revealed that the website is now for sale and the name is for a devise to help potty train a child.

Victim Location 91105
Type of a scam Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare

These people are calling to let me know that they can help since I have back pain.

Since they know that I have Medicare, I would be eligible for benefits. I asked them to stop calling me and hung up.

Victim Location 33701
Type of a scam Debt Collections

THESE PEOPLE MUST BE STOPPED..THEY ARE CALLING MY JOB PHONE, MY CELL PHONE, THREATENING MY LIFE BECAUSE I ASKED TO SPEAK WITH A SUPERVISOR. THE BLACK LADY CALLED OUT A FULL SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, MY ADDRESS AND MY JOB ADDRESS AND STATED SHE WAS COMING TO KICK MY [censored].I HAVE NO DEBT WITH THESE PEOPLE AND HAVE NO IDEA WHY MY INFO IS IN THEIR HANDS. THEY ASK FOR A MARY AND GIVE ME ALL HER INFO TOO!! HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE LET ALONE SAFE?IS THIS THE WORLD WE LIVE IN NOW, A SIMPLE PHONE CALL GIVES YOU SOMEONE ELSES SOCIAL. WHEN I CALLED THE COPS THE GUY LARRY ELLISON(BOGUS NAME IN MY OPINION) SAID HE DID NOT CARE IF THE PRESIDENT WAS THERE. THEY ARE GIVING OUT OTHER PEOPLES BIRTHDAYS, SOCIALS, ADDRESSES!!! THIS IS ENOUGH TO START A NEW LIFE. THIS IS IN NO WAY FAIR TO THOSE PEOPLE, NEITHER IS IT SAFE. SHUT THIS COMPANY DOWN IMMEDIATELY PLEASE.

Victim Location 79605
Type of a scam Government Grant

Tried to get me to give bank info to wire a grant. I called number back and the number was disconnected

Victim Location 23452
Type of a scam Credit Cards

Long story short the gentleman wanted to book a client of mine and his band for a wedding for his daughter. He asked to pay by credit card and then asked if what kind of card reader we had because Paypal and Apple scanners have stolen his information. I then asked him for his email address and for him to email me his daughters name contract signatory phone number and anything else having to do with the wedding. He wanted me to email him rather. Then he asked if we could then cover the event planners see with his credit card and then write a check to the event planner which presumably was him trying to get all of the money for the date. I told him that we would pass on the date and thank you for trying to scam us

Victim Location 48152
Type of a scam Phishing

A person called from 512-377-6969 and demanded that I call back or I would face legal action. I didn't. They called again within less a hour, and I sent it to my answering machine. They left a message demanding that I call back and that if I didn't, I would face legal action. They also said to NOT ignore them.

Victim Location 40502
Total money lost $700
Type of a scam Rental

Person has stolen picture from a different “for-rent” post and is now scamming people out of a $700 “deposit”

Victim Location 70117
Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency

Claim to be granddaughter in accident in jail need money

Victim Location 78154
Type of a scam Online Purchase

Contacted me regarding a vehicle I’m selling through Craigslist and other sites. Sent a direct link to a site claiming a Vin check. Looked up some online info regarding scams of the same. Back and forth exchange included below. Went quiet after response.

Victim Location 78228
Type of a scam Phishing

Caller provided my address and social security number by saying it first out loud and then tried to have me confirm whether it was correct or not. Then he said he had a business opportunity for me and was trying to get me to meet him at a location. When I asked him what it was he wouldn't give me any info.

Victim Location 70114
Type of a scam Phishing

Call was sent to voicemail - have received these types of scams before. The voicemail is conveniently cut off but half of the message from a stern, automated voice is that there are several outstanding warrants for undisclosed criminal activity and that I had ‘better call them back immediately’ or else I will be picked up by local authorities. I do not live in (nor have I ever visited) Idaho.

Victim Location 83607
Type of a scam Phishing

Received phone call but let it go to voicemail (did not know number). The recording said something about filings and 4 allegations against me and it I didn't call within 24 hours the local cops would arrest me. This was an automated voice call.

Victim Location 77028
Type of a scam Debt Collections

This is your last and final chance to settle this case. If you don't take it seriously we have to take hard steps against you. And talking about the proof we have sent you several notification to your address but you didn't reply yet. Now from onwards we can't send you anything. If you are willing to resolve your case then you have to pay your debt back to the company and thereafter we will send you the Payment Receipt stating that your account is paid in full with zero balance.

We need your co-operation so that we can clear this matter outside the Court. Kindly update us ASAP so that we can proceed accordingly.

Thank You.

Victim Location 79924
Type of a scam Identity Theft

I received a phone call this morning from 915 613-3822. I did not answer the call because it was not a familiar number. The person left a message saying they were a local bank (which I was unable to distinguish what the name of the bank was) wanting me to return their call and set up an automatic withdrawal system. They left a number where I should call back, but I was unable to understand the numbers, so I wasn't sure if it was a different number.

Victim Location 53217
Type of a scam Debt Collections

They left message saying I should call because “the cops” were coming to my house to arrest me.

Victim Location 57103
Type of a scam Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

They said I won something, of which I didn't believe. Before I hung up, they did get me to say "Yes" to something, which I immediately realized was not smart. They talked very quickly, and mentioned a variety of magazines, products, and gift cards. The voices were male.

Victim Location 80916
Type of a scam Credit Cards

A man wanted my credit card information. He sounded like someone from the Middle East but his phone number was from brea California. They were trying to collect credit card fees.

Victim Location 27713
Type of a scam Phishing

Called in with restricted number.... claiming to have important papers served. Asked to call back number 8333427590 to confirm