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Victim Location 38821
Type of a scam Tech Support

Scammer claimed to be from Microsoft and said my computer has serious security problems.

Victim Location 95945
Type of a scam Debt Collections

Been receiving multiple notices that Student Loan Assistance Department is trying to reach me about my Parent/Student Loan. Telling me to "IMMEDIATELY" call 802-618-0024 and reference benefit ID 491-240-1160. The letter does not have an address or company name on it and it looks very official.

I called 802-618-0024 and a woman answered by just saying “hello”. No company name, no identification, no “good afternoon how can I help you”.

Victim Location 95037
Type of a scam Phishing

Someone taken yours photos from WhatsApp and now they is here... http://u.to/LAN2Eg

I don't have an account with WhatsApp.

Victim Location 58501
Type of a scam Tech Support

Received a phone call from a person with an Indian Accent claiming to be from Microsoft Support telling me that my Microsoft Windows License had expired and they wanted to know if I was at my computer. I said no and they hung up immediately. After researching I found this is one of the latest scams across the US to get money out of people.

Victim Location 98028
Type of a scam Phishing

The attached email was sent to my business. The subject reads: "You are stupid : jWaFkp JB LfjiBf". I have not communicated with anyone who sent this, and I believe it to be a phishing scam.

Victim Location 63026
Type of a scam Debt Collections

Voicemail. Caller said to call them within 24 business hours or police would be contacted for my arrest. They said this is my chance to "work something out". Reverse phone number look up said they were in New York but I didn't pay for more information. Sounded convincing. I called back late at night and no answer after 2 minutes. I live in Missouri.

Victim Location 94804
Type of a scam Other

I received a recorded message on my cell voicemail on 6/7/18 essentially saying that I have allegations pressed against my name and I risk serious legal action, and to call 315-308-9157. I received a similar voicemail on 5/23/18 from 516-422-9617 with the same threat. Both are New York area codes; I'm in California.

Type of a scam Other

Was called by a computer voice telling me an arrest warrant was filed in my name (I live on the other side of the country) and if I didn't call this number back right away I would be arrested.

Victim Location 60190
Type of a scam Other

I have received a call multiple times from different numbers claiming there were going be legal actions taken against me if I did not return the call. I did not return the call.

Victim Location 97209
Type of a scam Phishing

Received a voicemail on my work phone which stated;

"Hi this call is that there is a case a lawsuit that is getting filed under your name the moment you receive this message I need you to get back to me on my department division number that is 202-871-9882 I repeat 202-871-9882 now if I don't hear a call from you we will have to issue an arrest warrant under your name and get you arrested so get back to me as soon as possible thank you"

Victim Location 19014
Type of a scam Government Grant

A FB friend of mine (Maria Davis) her account was hacked and she contacted me via PM and told me to friend request Gina Lopez McCarthy because she was giving away free government grants. I did this because I am poor and could use a government grant. I also checked out Gina's FB page and there is info on her page indicating that she does this. I messaged Gina and she asked for a lot of personal information which I provided. I was told to get a $100.00 iTunes card, scratch it off and show it to them. Then, a UPS driver would bring my grant check and at that time, I would have to give them $1,000.00 clearance fee. They kept calling me "Madam" which was odd and then I went onto Maria Davis's fb page and she posted that her account had been hacked. When I called the scammers out, they stopped messaging. PLEASE HELP!

Victim Location 77072
Type of a scam Debt Collections

I keep receiving phone calls, voice messages stating that they are returning my call regarding student loan forgiveness. It says to call 949-201-2330 to resolve my debt. If I've already have this matter resolved please disregard this message. Thank You."

Victim Location 76034
Type of a scam Phishing

I received several call on my cell today and after saying "hello" twice, there was no answer. Each call came from a different area code. The fourth call called me by my name and I said "yes". We have FSBO information out as we are trying to sell our home. This caller pretended to be a realtor and when I said I was not ineterested he requested my email address so he could send me information later. I hesitantly gave my email, but called that number as soon as we hung up.

That number is not for a real estate company and my call went unanswered. I believe this was part of a scam.

Victim Location 32003
Type of a scam Debt Collections

Received a call from this number saying I had 4 pending charges against me and I must contact them back or I would be arrested at my home or work. I reside in Florida.

Victim Location 83709
Type of a scam Tax Collection

On 5/21/2018, I received four calls from 718-819-9874, a number out of New York. The voice mail messages were from an automated system, and a female voice.

Here's what was recorded:

"...working hours. And once it get expired 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 718-819-9874. Thank you."

On 5/22/2018, I received a call from 585-633-1447. It also was out of New York. The voice mail message was identical.

Victim Location 85042
Type of a scam Phishing

Caller asks if you are then hangs up.

They now have your name to confirm purchases

Victim Location 16637
Type of a scam Other

This person is calling people saying that an arrest warrant has been issued in your name to call the number for assistance with the case file. When number is called back you get a busy signal.

Victim Location 43537
Type of a scam Phishing

Received a call to my business desk phone, answered with "hello" because I didn't recognize the number, was a slight pause then person on the other line said my name and I said "Yes"? Call then terminated. After I said "Yes", i realized this was a scam I had heard about a year or so ago, call the number back but was said to be non valid number, so googled the number to learn it came from CA. Date of occurrence 5/21/18 @ 8:25am

Victim Location 77039
Type of a scam Government Grant

My Mom was contacted by an elderly friend who sent her a link and told her to apply for this "Free Government Grant" My Mom was very sceptical and told me she thought it was a scam and she was afraid her friend had already been scammed. The scammer will only communicate by text and is requesting personal information about my Mom.

Victim Location 60304
Type of a scam Identity Theft

I received a call from this number seemingly a recorded voice asked if I could hear her and I fell for it and said yes. Proceeded to congratulate me for winning something