Unsolicited blow torch addressed to a baby
Got this package delivered (not ordered). Addressed to a baby in the household. It was a blow torch. Never ordered it. No credit cards/bank accounts have been charged as of now. Ca...
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Verified Tinder matches from Philippines push WhatsApp
I was trying Tinder for the first time, and this week I got matched with 2 different girls with verified profiles. Both claimed to be living in the Philippines and said they were v...
Gumtree Scammer Uses Fake Payment Screenshots
Beware of a Gumtree scammer who goes by different aliases; currently he's called Ryan. He has scammed me and attempted to scam my friend by sending screenshots of a mobile banking...
Lease Takeover Scam: Gift Card Red Flag
I am getting my lease taken over and I started texting with a person who said he’d take it over after we agreed on a signing bonus. In the beginning I thought for sure he was a sca...
My phone number is being spoofed
Hi all, I recently received many phone calls and messages from random numbers saying that I've called them and telling me to stop calling them repeatedly. The issue is that I haven...
Rip Rush's shady ID verification demands too much personal info
You will probably see ads about Rip Rush (another app where you buy card packs and sell them, or have the card shipped to you) start to pop up. It just appeared out of nowhere. You...
FBI Transfer Scam: I Called Citi Back Instead
This just occurred to me. I am so furious at these people, but glad that I decided not to let them 'transfer me' to the FBI and tried calling Citi back myself. Step-by-step what t...
Almost Fell for an FTC / Chinese Police Zoom Scam
Yesterday, I got a bunch of missed calls from a Washington D.C. number. I finally picked up, and the person claimed to be from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). They said they we...
Sent my passport scan and address to scammers
A couple of days ago, I received a scam call. During the call, I showed my passport through my webcam and also shared my address. I did not provide any financial information or an...
Fake UPSC Officer Trading Scam on WhatsApp
Hey everyone, I’m looking for some help or to see if anyone else has dealt with a specific individual on WhatsApp who goes by the name Niranjan Kalayan. He builds trust by claiming...
Twice Catfished by Instagram Friends
This has happened to me twice and I don't know if this has happened to anyone else or if I should do something about it. First Catfish: In December 2025 I made a friend on Instagr...
Scammed Selling Graphics Card with Fake Lloyds App
Very smart scam and I haven't figured out a way how I can dodge the bullet (other than not using FB market?) Basically, I was selling my graphics card (500 GBP). Met the guy, turn...
Job text asks for SSN confirmation
I got an unsolicited text from a number labeled 'Ecomaze' that said: 'Hi, this is Lavina from Todyl Software. May I speak with you about a new position? Please reply Y to confirm.'...
Robocall asks 'how are you' to capture voice
I usually don’t pick up unknown calls but I’m job hunting right now and didn’t want to miss a potential interview. The voice sounded a bit weird and what I’m now realizing was 100%...
Facebook car part scam cost me £50
Hi all Edit: as advised, I contacted my bank straight away. They looked into the details of who I sent the money to, and it was an international bank account, which confirmed it w...
The cancer story car park scam at UK services
Hello all, I think I have avoided a scam or I'm just heartless. I parked at a services in the UK to charge my car and someone approached me asking for money. As soon as the pers...
Vinted Scam: PlayStation Portal Buyer Claims Wrong Items
There are mean people out there. I sold a PlayStation Portal, packaged it up, made sure to send it fast. Got a message last night that apparently there were batteries, headphones,...
ICRR YouTube ads may be charity fraud
I've been getting a bunch of ads today from an organization called ICRR. These ads follow a general pattern of a supposed 60-ish year old vulnerable person who is at risk of being...
Gave my number to an online gamer, then he texted my family
I was playing video games and gave my number to a person online because they were going to send me a YouTube video link of a topic we were talking about. Turns out he then had my n...
Bowling Ball Purchase Leads to Fee Scam
I purchased two bowling balls from a Mr. Charles Fricke via Facebook ad. I believe that Mr. Fricke is also a part of this scam because he answered questions for the shipping compan...
Ballpoint Pen Assembly Job Turns Out to Be a Scam
So the handmade stuff approached me on the text message and I was like, yes, da I picked the ball point pens and I was going to assemble them and then you know, send them out think...
Fake Job Interview on Teams Leads to Credit Card Request
Employment scam. On Indeed, I got an invite to interview via Teams. All communication was on Teams, no verbal communication. A job was offered and a contract sent. They asked for a...
Fake Home Warranty Notice from Sun East FCU
I received a mailing from Home Warranty Division of Sun East FCU. Response to this notice requested. Customer ID-HDU1ABGW7226. Notice stated it is important to contact their office...
Credit Card Scam Call About Walmart Purchase
A woman called and said someone was trying to use my credit card at Walmart to buy video equipment for $919.45. After a while, she told me to hold on, saying she was going to conne...
DoorDash Impersonation Scam Costs Driver $2,100
I was door dashing, delivering an order to a customer. I tried calling the customer via the DoorDash app, but they didn't answer. Then I received a call via the DoorDash number and...
Dryer Repair Scam: $3,400 Lost via Zelle
This scam was connected to a dryer repair request through Honolulu Appliance Repair Pro. After I requested service, I got a call from Kamani Beckford telling me the repair person w...
Fake Faxed Invoice for Unordered Efax Services
We got a faxed invoice for services we did not order. It was for efax services which we already get through our electronic medical record system. We were asked to submit ACH to Ban...
Bogus airline ticket booking scam in Miami
Got scammed by these guys last year. Now my husband is a victim too. He booked a ticket online. They say they are through American Airlines, but they are not even connected. They g...
First Chance Auto Refused Refund Over My Review
First Chance Auto scammed me for my money and was very disrespectful and nasty. They told me I was not getting a refund because I made a review.
Phony Faxed Invoice for EFax Service
Got faxed invoice for services we did not order. It was for efax services which we already get through our electronic medical record system. We were asked to submit ACH to Bank of...
Dryer repair scam costs $3,400 via Zelle
Retail Business- Honolulu Appliance Repair Pro. The scam was connected to a dryer repair request through Honolulu Appliance Repair Pro. Then I got a call from Kamani Beckford telli...
DoorDash Driver Tricked by Fake Customer Service
I was door dashing delivering an order to a customer. I tried calling the customer via the DoorDash app, and they didn't answer. I then received a call via the DoorDash number and...
Fake Fraud Alert About Walmart Purchase
A woman called and said someone was trying to use my credit card at Walmart to buy video equipment for $919.45. After a while, she told me to hold on and that she was going to conn...
Fake Home Warranty Notice Impersonating Sun East FCU
I received a mailing from Home Warranty Division of Sun East FCU. Response to this notice requested. Customer ID-HDU1ABGW7226. The notice stated it is important to contact their of...
Fake Job on Indeed Asks for Credit Card
On Indeed, I got an invite to interview via Teams. Everything was on Teams with no verbal communication. I was offered the job and a contract was sent. I provided a copy of my IRS...
Bowling Ball Purchase Turns Into Fee Scam
I purchased two bowling balls from a Mr. Charles Fricke via a Facebook ad. I believe that Mr. Fricke is also part of this scam because he answered questions for the shipping compan...
Ball Point Pen Assembly Job Was a Scam
So the handmade stuff approached me on the text message and I was like, yes, so I picked the ball point pens and I was going to assemble them and then, you know, send them out, thi...
Fake airline ticket scam in Miami Florida
I got scammed by these guys last year. Now my husband is a victim to them. He booked a ticket online — they say they are with American Airlines but they are not even connected to t...
Classic sugar baby check scam turns threatening
Do I feel stupid? Yes. So what happened is I fell for a basic sugar baby scam where I was sent a check for $400. I was then asked to send $200 back. While the check did show up in...
Free food parcel scam by someone in another city
Have I been taken for a mug? I recently put together a parcel of essentials like food, cleaning products, and toiletries, and posted them on my Facebook advertising them free for c...
I Did Tasks on Reddit and Never Got Paid
So for the last week now, April 2nd 2026 through today April 9th 2026, I have been struggling and trying to get help online (on Reddit). And everyone posts these stories about comp...
Fake job offer on Teams led to worthless check
After an online interview on MS Teams, I was sent a check for home office supplies to start a job from a legit company that actually exists. It sounded too good to be true, so I to...
Miniature Donkey Website Scam Costs $1,000
I am reporting a scam involving a website called fortunataminidonkeys.com. The site claims to sell miniature donkeys, but I believe it is fraudulent. I contacted the seller through...
Fiverr impostor tricked me into funding a skin site
I had opened up a Fiverr account in order to sell my admin services as a way to make money. I had never used Fiverr before, so I wasn't sure what was legit or not (upon asking Chat...
Google Ad Led Me to Fake Passport Renewal Site
passportvisarush.com charged me $100 to "renew my passport". They showed up as the first Google result as "US Passport Renewal" even though they are not affiliated with the federal...
Fake Debt Collector Harasses Me Over $1300 Payday Loan
Starting about the 2nd of February, I’ve been receiving 2 calls a day. The first call came in and I missed it and returned the call. The person I spoke with asked me if the last 4...
One-time charge for Sugar Harmony Drops delivered twice the order
He used his phone to place an order for 6 bottles of Sugar Harmony Drops. He was told it would be a one-time charge of $314.58. He used his bank debit card to make the transaction....
Scam Uses Our Old Business Address and Phone
Identity theft brushing scam! Kelly Chen is using my old business address (sold building July 2025) and business phone number. We (Pulsarlube USA Inc.) are NOT associated with her...
How a fake airline number led to a double charge
In September 2025 we booked tickets on United to Paris. The tickets issued went out on United and back on Air Canada. We flew to Paris but when checking in for the flight were unab...
Online Kitten Scam Demands Bitcoin for Hidden Fees
Purchased a kitten for 650 dollars from cheapkittens.com. The rental crate was 750 dollars, both paid using PayPal which popped up as being a possible scam. Then they asked for 250...
Apple Pay Scam on Facebook Messenger
There was another person on Facebook Messenger who gave me Kirsten's name and phone number to Apple Pay $2000 too. When I tried to call or text Kirsten at that number, there was no...
Garage door repair bait-and-switch warranty scam
I called A-Z Garage to repair my garage door opener on a Saturday evening. A technician was sent the next day (12/14/25). He said my garage door opener needed replacing. He was ask...
Debt Collector Scam Over Phantom Payday Loan
I received a call at my job from Advanced Financial Servicing trying to collect a debt. First, he did not identify why he was calling, just wanted me to verify my personal informat...
Hidden Membership Charge After Bracelet Order
I ordered 2 bracelets for about $20. They arrived, and a couple of days later another charge for $30 came out of my account. I had to go into their website and find a way to cancel...
Shoulder massager never delivered, no refund
I ordered a shoulder massager. It never came. They did not provide me with a refund despite 3 attempts to request one. Their customer support group obfuscated and lied to me about...
Stock and Crypto Scam Took All My Money
I'm 73 and lost my hearing aids. In November, I wanted to buy stock in Tesla. I called a stock company. I began putting all my money in it. This caused me to put all of my Christma...
Fake Passport Website Scam
When completing a passport renewal online, I was redirected from the travel.state.gov website to a form filler. I filled out the form online and submitted it along with my financia...
Telegram Sports Betting Coaching Scam
On Telegram, I was introduced to an agency called sport_mgt_boadz where they promised to provide tips on how to make bankroll for sports betting by paying a membership fee. They ke...
Fake debt collector hounds couple using 12-year-old name
I am submitting this report regarding a series of suspicious and harassing phone calls that both my husband and I have received from multiple phone numbers. These callers are attem...
Sandals Never Delivered, Card Charged Again
Slyde or Buyvallore.com is a complete scam!! I ordered 2 pairs of sandals and never received them and they attempted to use my credit card again.
Ring Ordered Online Never Arrived
In December 2025 I purchased an Odette Signature Ring S925, which I never received nor have I been reimbursed. I sent 19 text messages, and the only response I get is that it's bei...
Fake Purchase Specialist Job Left Me Owing the Bank Over $7,000
There was a job listing on Indeed for a purchase specialist. They offered a two week trial period. They transferred money to my bank account and it went through for about two weeks...
Fake purchase specialist job leads to $7,000 debt
Job listing on Indeed for a purchase specialist. Offered a two week trial period. Transferred money to my bank account, went through for about two weeks before being pulled back. H...
Ring purchased online never arrived, no refund
In December 2025 I purchased an Odette Signature Ring S925, which I never received nor have I been reimbursed. I sent 19 text messages; the only response I get is 'it's being proce...
Slyde Sandals Order Never Delivered, Card Charged Again
Slyde or Buyvallore.com is a complete scam! I ordered 2 pairs of sandals and never received them, and they attempted to use my credit card again.
Fake Debt Collector Calls About 12-Year-Old Name
I am submitting this report regarding a series of suspicious and harassing phone calls that both my husband and I have received from multiple phone numbers. These callers are attem...
Fake Passport Website Scam
When completing a passport renewal online, I was redirected from the travel.state.gov website to a form filler, where I filled out the form online and submitted it along with my fi...
Telegram Sports Betting Coaching Scam
On Telegram, I was introduced to an agency called sport_mgt_boadz. They promised to provide tips on how to make bankroll for sports betting by paying a membership fee. They kept as...
Shoulder massager never arrived, no refund
I ordered a shoulder massager. It never came. They did not provide me with a refund despite 3 attempts to request one. Their customer support group obfuscated and lied to me about...
Tesla stock call led to drained accounts and stolen identity
I'm 73 and lost my hearing aids. In November, I wanted to buy stock in Tesla, so I called a stock company. I began putting all my money into it, which caused me to put all of my Ch...
Fake Hiring CCO Asks for Personal Info
A woman claiming to be Mrs. Glen Griffin was the online hiring CCO for this company. She asked me to interview with her on Microsoft Teams. As soon as she asked me for all of my pe...
Hidden Membership Charge and Broken Bracelet
I ordered 2 bracelets for about $20. They arrived, and a couple of days later another charge for $30 came out of my account. I had to go into their website and find a way to cancel...
Fake debt collector demanded my SSN
I received a call at my job from Advanced Financial Servicing trying to collect a debt. First, he did not identify why he was calling, just wanted me to verify my personal informat...
Garage Door Repair Leads to Warranty and Service Scam
I called A-Z Garage to repair my garage door opener on a Saturday evening. A technician was sent the next day (12/14/25). He said my garage door opener needed replacing. He asked f...
Kitten Purchase Scam Leads to $3,900 Loss
Purchased kitten for 650 dollars. Rental crate 750 dollars, both using PayPal, which popped up as being a possible scam. Insurance 2500 dollars, which was paid by Bitcoin. They wou...
Facebook Messenger Apple Pay Scam
A person on Facebook Messenger gave me Kirsten's name and phone number to send $2000 to via Apple Pay. When I tried to call or text Kirsten at that number, there was no response. I...
Fake call center rebooked our flight and double-charged us
In September 2025 we booked tickets on United to Paris. The tickets issued went out on United and back on Air Canada. We flew to Paris but when checking in for the flight were unab...
Scam Uses Old Business Address and Phone Number
Scam alert! Kelly Chen is using my old business address (sold building July of 2025) and business phone number. We (Pulsarlube USA Inc.) are NOT associated with her and her scam bu...
Fake Passport Renewal Site Charged Me $100
I was charged 100 dollars by passportvisarush.com to 'renew my passport'. They showed up as the first Google result as 'US Passport Renewal' even though they are not affiliated wit...
Fake Payday Loan Debt and Endless Harassing Calls
Starting about the 2nd of February, I’ve been receiving 2 calls a day. The first call came in and I missed it and returned the call. The person I spoke with asked if the last 4 of...
Sugar Harmony Drops Order Scam
Other******* ***** *** used his phone to place an order for 6 bottles of sugar harmony drops. He was told it would be a one-time charge of $314.58. He used his bank debit card to m...
Fiverr impersonator scam cost me $995
I had opened up a Fiverr account in order to sell my Admin services as a way to make money. I had never used Fiverr before, so I wasn't sure what was legit or not (upon asking Chat...
Miniature Donkey Website Scams Buyer Out of $1,000
I am reporting a scam involving a website called fortunataminidonkeys.com. The site claims to sell miniature donkeys, but I believe it is fraudulent. I contacted the seller through...
Etsy shops close after my orders: what's the scam?
I don’t order from Etsy much, but recently I made some orders, and 2 of the 5 shops tried to scam me. Etsy refunded right away, but I don’t get the scam. These were what looked li...
BCGAME bonus winnings wiped out by hidden cap
I had a major issue on BCGAME where bonus winnings were “removed” after a bet settled. I made my first deposit using the Daily Deposit Bonus (1st deposit 10%). I placed a sports c...
I Lost $110,000 in a TikTok Order Scam
Hi everyone, I’m sharing this because I don’t want anyone else to go through what I did. I lost around $110,000 in a scam, and it all started with someone I trusted. A Chinese gi...
Job offer asks for $200 deposit before starting
Hi everyone, I just wanted to ask if anyone here has experience with whitebridgeltd or knows if it’s legit. I recently received a job offer from them, but they’re asking me to depo...
Facebook Ad Sold Me Knockoff Halara Pants
An ad popped up on Facebook showing Halara pants on sale for $18.99 per pair. I ordered 3 pair. Received order today and they are cheap knock off pants that I won't wear. I want a...
Online purchase scam: paid shipping, filed police report
My experience is the same as the others reporting. They have been sending generic responses about not being able to get a courier to help refund. I paid for shipping. They offered...
Fake Car Rental Delivery Scam
E Car Rental. First a man, scammer Ben, answered and said the rental was $290.00 but I had to get a GO2Bank card. I got the card and gave him the number. Then I got a call from a w...
Online Fitness Coaching Overcharge Scam
I was approached for a fitness service for which I was quoted $2400. The $2400 was to be paid in 3 installments of $800. I paid the last installment on 01/02/2026. However, I was c...
Loan Scam Calls from 'Marissa Morgan'
Calls from a different number with a different area code each day, multiple times a day. The main message is the same: "Hello, this is Marissa Morgan calling from underwriting. I'm...
Hypeviax online purchase scam: fake shipping refund
My experience is the same as the others reporting. They have been sending generic responses about not being able to get a courier to help refund. I paid for shipping. They offered...
Billed for Medicare Equipment I Never Received
This scam involved billing Medicare for equipment I didn't need, wasn't prescribed for me, and never received. The amount billed and paid was $15,750.00.
Halara Knockoffs from Facebook Ad
An ad popped up on Facebook showing Halara pants on sale for $18.99 per pair. I ordered 3 pairs. Received order today and they are cheap knock off pants that I won't wear. I want a...
Online Fitness Coach Double-Charges, Never Refunds
I was approached for a fitness service for which I was quoted $2400. The $2400 was to be paid in 3 installments of $800. I paid the last installment on 01/02/2026. However, I was c...
Fake Car Rental Scam Takes $596 via Prepaid Cards
First a man scammer, Ben, answered and said the rental was 290.00 but I have to get a G02Bank card. I got the card and gave him the number. Then I got a call from a woman claiming...
Fake Olipop Website Asked for My PIN
I started adding to cart, and my order was processing and taking a lot longer than normal. It kept giving messages like "this may take a bit longer, don't turn away from the page o...
CarGurus breach led to fraudulent LLC
I’m 99.9% sure my information was part of the CarGurus data breach, including my social security number, because I filled out my information to see if I would prequalify for a car...
Someone Applied to a University in My Name?
The caller said he was calling from the admissions office of a university about 100 miles from me. He said I had applied to attend their university and applied for student aid. I t...
USCIS Spoofed Call Led to Fake Shanghai Police Zoom
Is this a scam? I received a call this afternoon. I looked it up and it is the USCIS call center number. They told me that Shanghai received a package that contained 24 undeclared...
Fake UX Job Offer After a Questionnaire
Update: I called the real company and they had no information of me being hired. They also don't hire in the UX field. Has anyone had any experience with this company? I know it's...
I lost €22k to a fake Wise fraud call
Looking for advice from people who have been through something similar and actually managed to recover funds. What happened: I received a call from someone impersonating Wise frau...
Fake Escort Extortion Threats to Me and My Family
So on Saturday I received a missed call from an unknown mobile phone number. Then shortly afterwards I received a text message that basically said that I had made contact with an e...
Primo Jewells Never Delivered My Order
I wanted to share my experience with Primo Jewells in case it helps someone make an informed decision. I placed an order almost a month ago. When I first followed up, I was told i...
Friend's hacked Discord sent fake Elon Musk $800 reward scam
My online friend (19M from the UK) sent me (24F) a message on Discord with two links (which I didn’t click on and won’t link for obvious reasons), paired with what appears to be fa...
MCM Facebook Marketplace Furniture Scam
I thought I was smarter than this. Sharing because I've seen the same scammer in other cities in the last hour and don't want others to fall prey to it. I've also been flagging on...
Stolen iPad Recovered, Then Fake Finder Calls
Update: I ended up meeting up with him at our local PD and got the iPad back! Gave him a few bucks for going out of his way to get it back to me. Now I’m getting texts and calls f...
Fake Warner Bros. Studio Tour site took my ticket money
Posting this to warn others planning a visit to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London (Harry Potter experience). The fake site is extremely well made. It uses the official Warner Br...
I Got Paid to Assemble Pens, but the Pens Never Came
Saw an ad on TikTok about assembling small items at home and sending them off to get paid. Out of curiosity, I messaged them and started. They signed me up to assemble pens and do...
Telegram Scam: 3 Weeks of Excuses, Then Asked for Reddit Account
So I bought something from Telegram. I received a message from a legit account on Reddit and he referred me to his guy. I messaged the guy and placed my order on Telegram. I paid a...
Sent bank statement to fake Revolut seller
Hi, On Saturday I bought some furniture off someone. I sent him £50 but he said that his bank (Revolut) blocks incoming transfers due to him receiving too many transfers into the...
Pario Chat 'Pay-to-Meet' Scam Cost Me $400
I was recently scammed on the Pario Chat app. I was talking to someone who told me to send "gifts" to unlock an address for a meetup. I sent about $140 initially. They sent a fake...
Forwarding service loses Pokemon card shipment twice
This was a formerly reputable service turned into a one man run scam operation. I used this service to forward Pokemon cards and sealed boxes. After already losing my first shipme...
Paid $5,500 for content coaching, received generic scripts
Reposting as it got taken down - thought it was important to share. Sharing my personal experience only. Not meant to attack. Purchased Content Autopilot on Whop, sold by @theguy...
Lost $5,000 to John Casablancas Modeling School in Longwood, FL
I’m 33 now, but when I was 19, I put $5,000 into the John Casablancas Modeling & Acting Center in Longwood, FL. I did the classes, I graduated, and I have my diploma and all my rec...
Clickspulse optimization scam cost me over $9,600
I want to share my experience to hopefully prevent others from losing money. I was introduced to a platform called Clickspulse that claims users can earn money by completing “opti...
Fake parcels and OTP demands: a stranger's delivery nightmare
Hi guys, I am receiving parcels of weird things like: 1. A beige item with my name written on it as the product, and it was a cash on delivery order from Meesho. 2. One more order...
Canadian Lawyer Life Insurance Scam
I received a letter. The first two things that caught my eye were the lack of a return address and that the sender used a USPS International Mail Forever stamp. I've used the same...
Credit Freeze After Phony Payday Loan Application
Are the scammers getting more sophisticated, or am I getting dumber? I got an alert through Norton 360 about an attempt to apply for a payday loan (yes, going through the verified...
A mystery $850 charge from Concora
Hi, so I don't know if anyone else has experienced this but here's some details. - I don't own a credit card - I have never owned a credit card - I had no pending charges on my de...
Savannah Banana Tickets Exchange Facebook Scam
The Facebook group 'Savannah Banana Tickets Exchange' has 14k members and has been around since Dec 2024. We contacted the admin (JayElle). Screenshots were provided to us showing...
Amazon's Fake Electronics Parts Problem
Amazon is completely filled with fake companies, fake reviews, and falsely advertised products. These fake companies have somewhat easy-to-spot bot/fake reviews. I don't know why I...
Scammed £1700 on Telegram for a £3000 Gift Card
Just been scammed £1700 on Telegram for a £3,000 gift card. Feel like shit rn. Worst thing is the payments were sent through crypto so my bank declined the dispute. I was in a 3-ma...
Hinge match leads to cartel death threats
I was talking with a girl I met on Hinge while trying to find a girlfriend (I'm a loser and loner, I get it). We exchanged numbers—I fucked up the moment I did that. Then out of no...
Slow-burn car scam: seller blocked me after deposit
I will REALLY, REALLY summarize it because my first post got removed due to length. This happened in California over about a month. I contacted a private seller on FB marketplace f...
Private Caller Claims Pizza Order Knew My Name
Hey all, Really odd but just had a call from a Private Number, a Scottish woman said 'Is that *my first name*', I said yes and she says your Domino's Pizza order is outside. I exp...
Blocked Caller Asked About a Package Delivery
I just received a call from a blocked number (showed unknown on caller id) and they asked if I was home to sign for a package. I didn’t give my name or any other information and...
Impersonation Scam: Fake Fiverr Approval Page Ask for Card Details
I wanted to earn a small amount of money, so I created a Fiverr profile and published my first gig. Just seconds after it went live, I received a message in my inbox asking me to r...
Suspicious DAR Certificate Return Message
I received a Facebook message request from a completely unknown woman today. The message is as follows: Hello, my name is [Stranger's Name] and I am a member of the Daughters of t...
When Editing Work Turns Into Unpaid Scams
I started editing last year and it seems like it’s hard to get clients. I’ve gotten into three different situations where I worked and didn’t get paid. The first one was a video e...
Fake MMS download text appears to come from my mom
I've been getting texts that say 'New MMS message to download.' When I open the message, I see a download icon. The first few times, they were from unknown numbers. But this time i...
Account Alert Scam Reaches Tumblr
Got these messages saying that them and their mutuals accidentally reported me instead of a scammer with the same profile. This account had only been active for 3 days, reposted a...
My dad lost ₹81 lakhs to a pig butchering scam
I am sharing this so others don't go through what our family is dealing with right now. A few months ago, everything felt normal and happy. Around late 2025, my dad connected with...
Strangers Knew My Mother's Name and Address
So yesterday I was walking home and saw two women get out of a car and walk towards my house front door. At first I kept walking because I didn't want to interact with them. After...
Stellar Organisation: An MLM Disguised as a Corporate Job
I’m posting this so other people (especially freshers) don’t fall into the same trap I almost did. Stellar Organisation in Andheri East is not what it claims to be. It operates ve...
I Accidentally Gave a Pimp My Number
I (22F) was at work and gave a guy my phone number. I wasn't interested in him, but when guys ask for my number I usually just give it so they don't push back. I wasn't planning on...
Friend's Investor Seminar Looked Like a Pyramid Scheme
Hi, Very recently, a friend of mine recommended that I come to a private group seminar for investors. What I didn’t expect was to be outright sold what I suspect was a pyramid sch...
Phone Unlock Scam: $25 Then $50 More
They claim to network unlock phones. At first they say it's $25. Nothing else. Then after you pay, thinking they are going to unlock your phone, they say it's another $50 on top of...
Pallet Company Scam via PayPal Invoice
Scammer reached out stating he had a certain product we were looking for. He wanted us to prepay his personal bank account. We told him we couldn't do that. So the scammer sent a l...
Fake Debt Collector Demands $10,000
Started receiving calls with a robot message a few months ago to return their call to the number shown on my caller ID. Said it was very important. I called them back and was told...
Debt Collector Demands $10,000 for a Debt I Never Owed
Started receiving calls with a robot message a few months ago to return their call to the number shown on my caller ID. Said it was very important. I called them back and was told...
Phantom Debt Collection Scam for $10,000
Started receiving calls with a robot message a few months ago to return their call to the number shown on my caller ID. Said it was very important. I called them back and was told...
Umbrella Purchase Leads to $2,700 in Unauthorized Charges
I purchased an umbrella for an outdoor chair for $14.99. The next day — matter of fact last night, 4/01/26 — there have been five or six charges which totaled up to over $2,700. Th...
Fraudulent charges after $15 online umbrella purchase
I purchased an umbrella for an outdoor chair for $14.99. The next day, matter of fact last night, 4/01/26, there have been five or six charges which totaled up to over $2,700, take...
Fake Debt Collector Harasses for $10,000
Started receiving calls with a robot message a few months ago to return their call to the number shown on my caller ID. Said it was very important. I called them back and was told...
Umbrella purchase leads to $2,700 in unauthorized charges
I purchased an umbrella for an outdoor chair for $14.99. The next day, matter of fact last night, 4/01/26, there have been five or six charges which totaled up to over $2,700 taken...
Fake Debt Collector Relentlessly Calls About $10,000 Debt
Started receiving calls with a robot message a few months ago to return their call to the number shown on my caller ID. It said it was very important. I called them back and was to...
Umbrella Order Led to $2,700 in Fraudulent Charges
I purchased an umbrella for an outdoor chair for $14.99. The next day, actually last night, 4/01/26, there were five or six charges that totaled up to over $2,700 taken out of my b...
$15 Umbrella Leads to $2,700 in Fraudulent Charges
I purchased an umbrella for an outdoor chair for 14.99. The next day—matter of fact, last night 4/01/26—there have been five or six charges which totaled up to over 2,700. They too...
Phone Unlock Scam: Extra $50 After $25 Payment
They claim to network unlock phones. At first they say it's $25. Nothing else. Then after you pay, thinking they are going to unlock your phone, they say it's another $50 on top of...
Phone Unlock Scam Adds Hidden $50 Fee
They claim to network unlock phones. At first they say it's $25. Nothing else. Then after you pay, thinking they are going to unlock your phone, they say it's another $50 on top of...
Instawork Group Chat Impersonation Scam
A message appeared on the Instawork group chat in the app from someone pretending to be a business owner. He said he was looking for employees to work for him and claimed the pay w...
Fake recruiter on Instawork asks for verification code
He sent a message on the Instawork group chat in the app and pretended to be someone who had a business looking for employees. He claimed the pay would be $700 per week and he urge...
Fake Job on Instawork Tricked Me Into Sharing a Code
He sent a message on the Instawork group chat in the app and pretended to be someone who had a business looking for employees. He claimed the pay would be $700 per week and he urge...
PayPal Invoice Scam for Prodigy Pallet LLC
Scammer reached out stating he had certain product we were looking for. He wanted us to prepay his personal bank account. We told him we couldn't do that. So scammer sent a link th...
Phone Unlock Scam: $25 Becomes $75
They claim to network unlock phones. At first they say it's $25. Nothing else then after you pay thinking they are going to unlock your phone they say it's another $50 on top of th...
Fake Instawork Employer Steals $700 After Requesting Code
He sent a message in the Instawork group chat in the app and pretended to be someone with a business looking for employees. He claimed the pay would be $700 per week and that he ur...
Fake Product Scam via PayPal Invoice
A scammer reached out stating he had the product we were looking for. He wanted us to prepay his personal bank account. We told him we couldn't do that. So the scammer sent a link...
Instawork impostor steals account via code trick
Employment. He sent a message on the Instawork group chat in the app and pretended to be someone who had a business looking for employees to work for him. He claimed the pay would...
Scammed by Fake Vendor via PayPal Invoice
Scammer reached out stating he had certain product we were looking for. He wanted us to prepay his personal bank account. We told him we couldn't do that. So scammer sent a link th...
Prodigy Pallet Scam: $7,000 Lost on Fake Invoice
Online Purchase - Prodigy Pallet LLC. Scammer reached out stating he had certain product we were looking for. He wanted us to prepay his personal bank account. We told him we could...
Fake Debt Collector Demands $10,000
Started receiving calls with a robot message a few months ago to return their call to the number shown on my caller ID. Said it was very important. I called them back and was told...
Paid a PayPal Invoice, Scammer Vanished
Scammer reached out stating he had certain product we were looking for. He wanted us to prepay his personal bank account. We told him we couldn't do that. So scammer sent a link th...
Phone Unlock Scam Adds Unexpected $50
They claim to network unlock phones. At first they say it's $25. Nothing else, then after you pay thinking they are going to unlock your phone, they say it's another $50 on top of...
Umbrella Order Leads to Over $2,700 in Fraudulent Charges
Online Purchase - Online Purchase Scam. I purchased an umbrella for an outdoor chair for $14.99. The next day, matter of fact last night, 4/01/26, there have been five or six charg...
Instawork job scam: fake recruiter steals account
He sent a message on the Instawork group chat in the app and pretended to be someone who had a business looking for employees to work for him. He claimed the pay would be $700 per...
Fake parking ticket text scam
Fake parking ticket received via text. "Pay or else!" 🙄 Sure, pal. Lemme git muh kred et kerd. Not addressed to anybody in particular. This judge gets around too! Seen his name on...
Impersonator Knew My SSN in Fake Federal Reserve Call
I received a call today from the “Federal Reserve” in regard to a credit card issued by US Bank in Nov-25 with a balance of $67xx that hasn't been paid for over 60 days. The scamme...
Facebook Marketplace Seller Cancels Paid Order
I wonder whether this was a scam, and if so what the "seller" got out of it. I purchased an item from Facebook Marketplace to be shipped to me. I authorized payment for the item pl...
Fake Real Estate Job Led to Flagged Accounts
Yesterday I started a "job" of inputting property listing info on some websites. Today, both accounts I made are flagged and I took down a listing that I put on Facebook Marketplac...
Free Stroller on Ring Neighbors Led to Shipping Fee Scam
So I saw a post on Ring Neighbors for a free stroller in my neighborhood. Since I am a new parent, of course I wanted a free stroller. The post said to contact them via WhatsApp if...
How did scammers get my credit card number?
I recently got a call from someone saying they were calling from the fraud department of a credit card I actually have. They knew my first name, the state I live in, and the first...
Jury Duty Scam Caller Had the Same Voice
Someone called me claiming to be from the local county sheriff's department. They told me I failed to report to jury duty and I had charges against me. I was suspicious from the st...
The Crying Stranger in Stratford
We were in Stratford London when this guy came up to my bf in desperation and an extremely stressed out tone, telling him his 'situation'—that he wanted to go back to Ireland but a...
MrBeast Scam Site Asked Me for a 200 EUR Withdrawal Fee
Hi, I've never done a post here before, so apologies if I'm breaking any rules. Some quick context: a friend of mine forwarded me the following images: https://preview.redd.it/3i...
Got Scammed Out of $3,000 for Camera Gear on Facebook
Yes, I know I was stupid, I missed the warning signs because I was excited. I (living in FL, USA) sent someone $3,000 for camera gear. I met the person on Facebook on one of those...
Mistaken Zelle Payment Turns Out to Be Scam
My wife recently received $100 from some guy on Zelle. He then contacted her that he sent it to her by mistake because her phone number is off by one digit from his sister's phone...
WhatsApp Injury Scam Attempt
Back in December I was talking with someone, from overseas, on WhatsApp after meeting online. A few days after discussing the possibility of meeting up, they sent me a video note,...
IRS tax scam voicemail warning
I received this message today. I’ve already received my tax refund, so I very much doubt that my file is still active and that there are things that need to be reviewed. I blocked...
Spoofed Chase Fraud Caller Almost Got Me
I'd like to think I know my way around scammers, but today a scammer got the farthest with me. I shut it down as I started to realize it was a potential scam. I got a call this mo...
I Clicked a Fake DMV Toll Scam Text
HELP! I just saw this message in my spam text and obviously freaked out and immediately clicked the link. I put all my information in, and it was taking suspiciously long to verify...
The Distressed Woman with a Factory Reset iPhone
Felt like a setup the second things kicked off. I get out of an Uber in front of my motel on South Beach (alone on Ocean Drive, 2am, male). As I make my way back to Ocean Drive to...
Spoofed Boost Mobile Scam Call Warning
Doubtless not news, but do be aware that there's a scam going around where Boost customers are getting calls seemingly from Boost Mobile, complete with a spoofed number, with a rec...
Kitchen Supply Scam Drains Business Debit Card
I'm extremely furious typing this but just as confused. My business debit card over the past 5 days just got charged over $15,000 from various companies, but all of them are for ki...
Fake DPD parcel text phishing link
I got this text message from a weird unknown number this morning regarding a parcel that couldn't be delivered. It reads as follows: Parcel handover pending-DPD. The parcel reached...
Fake Chase Fraud Call About Apple Purchase
I live in WA. I called the Apple store in the neighborhood of Oregon where I would be visiting, and ordered a Macbook to pick up. (No sales tax in OR). I tried to pay during the ph...
Walmart 'large transaction' scam call warning
I wanted to warn folks here about a scam call I received on Friday allegedly from "Walmart." The call was taken by the Google Android screener, but left a message: > *Hello! This...
Caller ID spoofing scam cost me €4,700
Hey everyone, something pretty serious happened to me yesterday and I’m hoping someone here might have experience or advice. I received a call from a number that matched exactly...
Hulu Support and the Gift Card Code
Is Hulu having an issue with scammers? I called a legitimate Hulu customer service number—the one listed in my Hulu account under Help. I told the agent my Hulu bill was due today,...
Fake Inky Dinky Saddle Seller Wants Apple Gift Cards
I found a post for a used Inky Dinky kids riding saddle in a FB group—they’re hard to find in the States, so I sent the account a message. The name is Equestrian Enthusiast Mom; th...
Mom's kindness exploited by fake Ecuador family
My mom met this family while she was teaching art in Ecuador around 10 years ago. Two years ago she was contacted by Jose, who says that his parents were taken hostage and the kidn...
Was the tearful woman at the cafe a phone scammer?
My friend and I were sitting at a cafe/bookstore. An old woman approached us, holding her charger, saying if we saw anyone take her phone. There are outlets all around this store f...
Gift Card Scam via 3-Way Balance Call
Every now and then I get a gift card that I can't or won't use, and I sell it online on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Someone called to purchase the card, but asked me to ca...
Telegram movie review scam costs $1,900
I was reached out to by a lady on Telegram asking me to review movies. I have been scammed before, so I was extremely cautious. Everything seemed legit; I was completing tasks and...
The 'Transfer Charges' PayPal Scam
Hey, this is my first time posting here, so I'll get straight to the point. There's this guy—whom I'd actually forgotten I was following on Twitter—who messaged me out of the blue...
Scammed by fake buyer on Carousell
May nag-send po ng offer na bibilhin niya yung binebenta ko, tapos sabi niya willing to pay siya kaso bilisan nga daw kasi nasa barko siya at baka mawala wifi. Edi sinend ko gcash...
Con Ed and Direct Energy Phone Scam
Just putting it out there in case someone gets the call I did and searches for these two companies. I received a scam call today targeted at their customers. I am a Con Ed customer...
Expedia Impersonation Phishing Scam in WhatsApp
I received the WhatsApp message below. They had my name, phone number, dates of reservation, and place of reservation correct. I did not make any reservations via Expedia, so I fou...
Beware of VITKAC Freelance Dock Scam
Be careful guys and don't enter in this game. They first draft a contract with you, with fake people that are not even from the company. If you then need anything, there is a fake...
Escort scam: husband's missed appointment leads to extortion
Today I received a message from someone on Facebook that said my husband was cheating on me with escorts. I asked for proof and they sent me screenshots. I confronted my husband an...
eBay Buyer Swap Fraud: How I Got My Refund Back
I just handled a case of eBay buyer fraud as an eBay seller. I mailed a handbag to the buyer. The buyer claimed she received a pair of jeans. The FedEx delivery photo and the buyer...
Fake TD Fraud Call and Courier Card Pickup Scam
I’m sharing this to raise awareness. I’m in Canada and I have an account with TD. Please be careful, don’t trust calls that don’t come from official numbers. These scammers were e...
Spoofed Wells Fargo call over fake $673 Canada purchase
I just got a call from a spoofed Wells Fargo number with a lady with a Filipino accent. They first asked to confirm my name and number and asked if I made a purchase in Canada whe...
The Accidental Zelle Payment Scam
I sold some furniture maybe six months ago off Facebook Marketplace. The total was $600 and the man paid via Zelle. Fast forward to about a week ago, I got a text from the guy sayi...
Final Notice for a Jeep I Never Owned
I've gotten several letters over the past 7 months or so about needing to call a 1-888 number to let someone know the mileage on my 2024 Jeep Gladiator. This is the first letter wh...
Escort no-show leads to death threats
I received this after I contacted a few escorts and never showed up. What should I do? "You spoke to some of my girls and all you did was waste their time as if my business was a g...
Mystery Parcel Might Be a Brushing Scam
Yodel have just dropped a parcel outside my front door which contained a Humeband. I haven’t heard of this company/item, and certainly didn’t order it (I’m very attached to my Garm...
Shaadi Match Slowly Pitched Crypto Trading to Me
I matched with a girl on Shaadi and initially everything felt completely normal. We had good conversations about life, future plans, marriage expectations, etc. Nothing felt off at...
Parking ticket coincidence or planned scam?
So I already know that this is a scam. I’ve heard all about it and have seen extremely similar ones. Essentially, I got two separate scam text messages today in regard to a parking...
Royal Oaks Private Bank Card PIN Scam
I received a bank card with an amount on it from Royal Oaks private bank via a legitimate courier company in South Africa. With it was a letter saying I must contact them to get th...
Apple Watch Delivered to My Address—Scam?
Hey y’all, I live in Maryland and today I got a call from WV. The person asked if it was *my name* and said a package was delivered to my house that was an Apple Watch. I checked a...
Fake Shipmonk dropshipping site cost me $40,000
I met a woman online who appeared to be a pretty and successful entrepreneur. She approached me and pitched a business model: an international dropshipping venture based in the US...
Suspicious Experian Call Offers 0% Interest
Yesterday I received a call from Bank of America saying someone had tried to open a credit card in my name. They had my name and my Social Security number. Then they transferred me...
Repeated $1-3 Facebook charges after I deleted my account
My Cash App activity shows a long list of charges from Facebook - possibly not the real Facebook account - for amounts ranging from $1 to $3. I don't know what's going on. I lost s...
Suspicious portrait project check
I'm almost positive I am going to be scammed. Someone messaged me asking to use one of my photos for their portrait project. Their client sells their art, and it's $2000 for a 50cm...
Fake Police Call: My Number in Investment Scam?
Hello everyone, I could really use your advice. This happened to me about 40 minutes ago (around noon CST on 5/23/2026), and I’m not sure what I should do next. I want to make s...
Red flags in 'Mompreneurs' casting call
What a world we live in… I cannot tell if this is a scam or legit. I saw on Instagram an ad for a casting call for something called “Mompreneurs”, hit the link and applied. Next da...
Fell for a Task Scam Disguised as a Freelance Job
This is more of an awareness post as I’ve already come to terms that I’ve lost my money. I stupidly fell for a task scam. I was completely unaware of this type but lesson learnt....
Gave Mobile Number to Fake Courier on Instagram
I had an issue with a parcel courier and commented on their Instagram account. I promptly received a DM from what I believed was them. They asked for my mobile number and parcel tr...
Discord 'accidental report' scam with 12-hour ultimatum
Someone I had friended on Discord who I basically never talked with recently messaged me claiming to have accidentally reported me and now needs my help to not get us both suspende...
Fake Amazon Call Asks for OTP After Delivered Order
So, I have been a regular Amazon customer and I have been placing orders almost every day or every other day. Recently, I ordered some stickers for my baby girl that I received as...
Fake Optimum Nutrition Thailand site stole my credit card details
My preferred protein supplier in Bangkok was out of stock so I had a quick look in Google and came across the website Optimum Nutrition Thailand and believed it was a legitimate se...
Parking Lot Dog Scam in Tacoma
So, I was driving out of Tacoma Mall earlier today, and in the parking lot there was a homeless man playing with his dog. His dog runs up to my car as I'm driving past, and I'm qui...
Bank reverses refund after puppy scam
Back in early January I fell victim to a puppy scam and lost $1000. The bank gave me $480 of provisional credit but assured me that it would be mine once the case closed because I...
Fraudulent Shein Orders Charged to My PayPal
Someone fraudulently charged things from Shein Co. to my PayPal account. This involves two orders I didn't make; $163 and $116. The first order arrived and it appears to be mostly...
Fake Coca-Cola Job Invite Leads to Phishing Login
Is this real? I heard about such scams in the past but this seems legit. I clicked the link although I know I shouldn't and a Cloudflare-protected window came up with Calendly. The...
Fake delivery verification call led to Rs18,000 UPI loss
I, 25F, got scammed today and lost around Rs20,000, which was mostly my fault. I had bought two kurtis from an Instagram page that told me a delivery executive from Amazon would ca...
Aggressive COD Parcel Scam and Harassment
I want to share a recent experience with a fake Cash on Delivery (COD) scam to warn others and ask for advice on where to report this officially. The Incident A delivery person a...
MegaFunAlo: Blocked Withdrawal of My Own Money
Just wanted to share my experience so others can be aware. I recently tried using an online casino site (MegaFunAlo) and made a small top-up. After playing a bit, I decided to with...
Scammed by Fake Retyping Task on Telegram
Hi. 25F here. I stumbled upon a TikTok post about doing part-time shit. He introduced me to a guy on Telegram, named Andres. Then I got small tasks of retyping. After that, he revi...
Instagram Mural Art Scam Warning
I did some research before making this post and found that this was a popular scam about 3-4 years ago, so I just wanted to warn you all that apparently it’s still happening! Thi...
A threatening call and texts demand money I don't owe
I got a threatening call and some texts from a number. The guy who called said I owed him money and that he would kill me if I didn’t pay. The text messages said I owed 5k and that...
Fake wire confirmation: sugar daddy never paid
I met a 28-year-old off Seeking Arrangements at his hotel room last weekend. He apparently owns part of the Greenwich Hotel in Tribeca. We hooked up and before we did, he said he'd...
Apartment scam in NYC: we sent our driver's licenses
Hi all, My wife and I are looking for an apartment and she responded to a listing that turned out to be almost certainly a scam. The "agent" asked for an application, and she sent...
Unsolicited Apple Cash and the Demand to Send It Back
Someone sent me Apple Cash from a random number. I googled the number and it comes back to a 40-year-old woman in my area. However, I’ve heard of this scam where someone will send...
Fake Bank of America Caller Took My $13,500 Life Savings
Hi, I’m going to use my microphone for this, so I don’t know how well the grammar will be, but I want to share my story and hopefully get some advice or some possible answers. I fe...
Unsolicited Apple Watches from Amazon
In the past 2 days, I have received 3 Apple Watches from Amazon drivers. They are addressed to me with an Amazon TBA tracking number (searching it shows nothing). I have asked my f...
Men in the Night: A Fake Massage Ad Uses My Address
This past week, lots of men have been showing up at my door in the middle of the night. Apparently they pay upfront for the "massage" service, and scammers give them my address. I...
The Arborist Check Scam
Someone tried to scam my wife by sending her a check. It was pretty elaborate. This whole thing happened over the course of about 2 weeks. They contacted her through a babysitter...
Instagram Music Scout Asked for My Budget
Hey, I had this guy message me, 'velvitapr'. Based on his profile and posts he seems legit, even followers. He DM'd me asking if I want to make it in music, saying he can do that....
Halifax Rental Scam: Fake Landlord Took My $500 Deposit
Hey everyone, I think I might have messed up and could really use some advice. I'm moving to Halifax soon and found a place on Kijiji. The “owner” told me that I could see the hou...
Rothwell New York website is a furniture scam
They overcharge you for Amazon products, even though the web site says two brothers own and make the furniture. It even uses the same photos that Amazon uses for the products. Once...
Jury Duty Scam Call: I Gave Some Info, What Now?
I've seen (and read!) all of the many jury duty scam posts on this Reddit page, but haven't had any luck finding more info on what might come from it. The REAL police I called see...
Suspicious offer for Stripe account profit
Got a call from this person about 2-3 days ago claiming to be from a company that does some sort of things for you. I declined the call, thinking it was a wrong number. He followed...
Microsoft Ads charges hit after card replacement
Called the bank to dispute the first three charges that I noticed two days ago. Bank canceled my old card and sent a new one. My new one had just arrived today and I haven't even o...
Mom gets suspicious text after son's Lexus sold at auction
So, I wrecked my Lexus a few months ago, and it was towed and sold at auction. My mom just received this text, and to me it seems like someone was able to find out that I owned a 2...
Tampered Apple Gift Cards at Target
I purchased multiple Apple gift cards from Target recently, and upon opening them, the redemption code areas were already scratched/damaged and unreadable. The cards were activated...
Dad scammed out of 100k then died
My dad was scammed out of 100k+ and then he died. He had 100k in credit card debt, 7 phone numbers and iPhones added to his Verizon account, his retirement was cashed out and sent...
Mercari buyer faked water damage to force a return
Update: Mercari sided with me! The buyer's return request was cancelled! Hi all, and thank you in advance. Here's my story - what would you do in my place? I have sold 40 items o...
Scammed on a last-minute concert ticket
Hey everyone, just wanted to share this as a lesson (and maybe get some advice too IDK). I saw that one of my favorite local artists was performing near me. I really wanted to go,...
TikTok streamer's imposter asked for gifts, sent wrong clips
Hi there. There is a streamer on TikTok—nice woman, kind and sociable, talked plenty in live. After sending a decently big gift, "she" messaged from her TikTok asking to talk more....
Fake Turkish Airlines Refund Scam Cost Me $6,000
I am an Iranian Canadian in Vancouver, Canada. My father is in Iran due to the war and stuck, but he was supposed to come back to Vancouver. He couldn't make it to Turkey due to th...
DealSoldier Discord scam: $44 for bogus Home Depot penny deals
PSA: Don’t fall for this ‘Home Depot penny deals’ Discord called Deal Soldier. They charge $44/month claiming they’ll show you how to get items for $0.01. Reality? You get recycled...
Fake hotel booking WhatsApp scam
I'm going to the Netherlands in a few weeks, booked a hotel room via booking.com, as you do, and now received this bizarre WhatsApp message from a Brazilian phone number: Dear xxx...
Spoofed Number Used in Convention Deposit Scam
I can’t tell if this person is a real victim or they are trying to scam me. I don’t normally answer unrecognizable numbers, but I was expecting a call back from a contractor, so I...
Fake bank call tricked me into giving info
Feeling so extremely stupid about this, but today I got a call pretending to be my bank and I completely fell for it. They told me that there had been fraudulent charges on my acco...
Walmart trip leads to virtual visa fraud
I made a mistake typing this: it was a virtual visa that was used, not a Visa debit. I'm looking for any similar stories. My mother was at Walmart on March 15th. She made a purchas...
Scammed by a Nigerian dressmaker over custom engagement outfit
I purchased a custom dress/suit for my engagement party from a Nigerian retailer. The brand is called byKeerah and they seemed to have a legitimate social following and reviews fro...
70-100 daily spam calls from fake healthcare marketplace
I don't really know if this is the right place for this, but I'm not really sure where else to turn. Every weekday since March 3rd, between the hours of 8-5, I receive approximatel...
Venmo Seller Scammed Me Out of $60
I recently purchased a few items from a seller online through Venmo. I thought it was weird they didn’t want to go through eBay or Whatnot, but I didn’t think much of it because th...
Facebook marketplace overpayment scare: free TV?
Had a Facebook marketplace buyer for my TV. She asked if Zelle would work. Let her know I don’t have Zelle—Cash App or Apple Cash would work (ugh). She showed up alone. Got it int...
Fake Discord Game Malware Steals Browser and Discord Data
Je me suis fait avoir récemment par un fichier appelé **veilofmana.exe** partagé comme un jeu à tester sur Discord. Il se propage de la manière suivante : - Une personne va vous...
PayPal Request Money Scam: Address Mismatch
Hi all - need a little advice. I sold an expensive item ($4000) on one of the Reddit exchange subs (different account). The buyer wanted me to send it internationally (I'm in the U...
Fake Remote Job Turned Into a Review Scam
If it's not a scam I don't know wtf this company is actually about. I found someone advertising remote part time anytime work and from there I messaged them, which led to them movi...
Fake Google Job Offer Turns Into Crypto Scam
Over the years, I have been invited to be a product tester for various companies. Because of this, I assume I’m on some sort of list. I received a random text message from “John.”...
Voicemail scam plays music before the message
Well, this one was kinda weird. Received a scam call today that went to VM. You know, the typical "This is Amazon regarding your iPhone purchase of $xxxx, call blah blah blah if yo...
Fake $100,000 Facebook Settlement Message
I received this in my Facebook Messenger account. It's about a $725 million payout by Facebook (Meta) over a privacy issue. I took a screenshot to share. I removed the name of the...
My mom's fake lottery win on Facebook
So my mom is getting up there in years, about to turn 68. She's always had the habit of believing anything she sees online. Last month she made a "Facebook friend" and they do some...
eBay buyer fakes mold to get partial refund
I sold a hard-to-find Bratz doll, new in box, at a reduced price. I then accepted an offer for even less. The buyer has since contacted me on a separate active listing of mine, cla...
The Building Materials Wrong Number Scam
I received these two text messages, one yesterday and one today. I'm not having any work done on our place. Then it hit me (slow in the uptake right now post-surgery) that these ar...
How I Got Tricked by a Ticket Reseller Ad
This is a classic SEO tactic of ticket resellers. I clicked the first link and thought I was on the venue's website. I thought I was buying the last two tickets in existence. I pai...
Accidental Number Swap Leads to Xfinity Impersonation
I wanted to share this so others don’t make the same mistake I did. I was trying to call Xfinity using the phone number listed on my bill, but I accidentally swapped the last two...
NYPD Scam Call About a China Phone Number
Just 30 mins ago. Someone called me from a legit number from NYC Police Precinct. The lady (very American accent) said she is from NYC police. I quickly checked the phone number on...
Switzy's VIP Trading Group Is a Scam
Hi all. I am part of Switzy's VIP trading group on Telegram, and I want to make it clear for everyone else so they don't lose money: this guy is a scammer. Here's all the evidence...
FB Marketplace Hand Plane Refund Scheme
I bought a hand plane (woodworking tool) off of Marketplace. I paid with PayPal, received the hand plane in a timely fashion, all seemed good. A week later, I got a message from t...
Damaged Headphones and a Threatening eBay Seller
I purchased a pair of Sony XM4 headphones advertised as brand new on eBay, but upon opening the package, I received used and damaged headphones that won't even turn on. The earcup...
Work Force LLC Facebook Job Scam
I applied for a Facebook Marketplace listing (yeah, dumb, I know) to do data entry with a company called Work Force, LLC, which I guess is the HR branch of International Legal Serv...
Cartel Threat Scam Using Public Info
Hey, so I have a question about a scam I've been getting. Recently I was on a few sites and someone contacted me and threatened me with violence and violent pics. They also sent my...
Doctor's billing call asked for card info without amount
I've been trying to pay a doctor's bill over the phone. I called the number on my referral sheet, clicked the billing extension. Billing says they've changed companies and transfer...
Friend's hacked link promised free money on Discord
My friend sent me that photo on Discord and told me to register too. I did, but I was kinda sure it was a scam since no one can possibly give 2 lakh INR to so many online people. B...
Neemex withdrawal trap: $100 stuck behind $115 minimum
Hello, I want to warn people about neemex.com. I deposited around $100 and started trading. Everything looked normal at first. But when I tried to withdraw my money, the platfor...
Rental scam red flags on my first apartment search
OK, so I am getting an apartment for the first time. I have zero experience doing this, but have worked with landlords in the trades. These landlords were real people with real ph...
Sold concert ticket, buyer keeps delaying payment
I sold a ticket to someone from a group here. He keeps on delaying paying me, saying he has some bank issues, and is really uncooperative. I need that money, and today he finally s...
Ambassador Box Scam? Paid for NFL Gear Never Received
An Instagram account tied to this website reached out offering ambassador boxes full of NFL/MBA gear for a pretty good price, all in exchange for photos. This seemed pretty standar...
Threatening WhatsApp Scam from Nigeria
I was woken up at 5am this morning to dozens of calls and texts from a number from Nigeria on my WhatsApp. They sent very threatening messages, talking about how my wife and daught...
The £5 Pressure Wash That Turned Into £480
Two guys just came to my door to do a free pressure wash on our driveway. I rent a room in the house and my aunt is the owner. At first he said they usually take £25 but they'd do...
Scammed buying a Samsung S24 Ultra on Facebook Marketplace
I wanted to buy a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra on Facebook Marketplace. I was talking with the seller, everything seemed legit, she even sent me a video of the cellphone. So I transfer...
I Gave My SS Numbers to a Fake Health Benefits Caller
I got phone calls and letters from them and it looked legit. I received calls throughout December and January and I got a letter in January. They knew my health insurance, birthday...
Fake AT&T Caller Tried to Hijack My Phone Number
I had temporarily set my cell phone to allow unknown numbers to ring, as I was waiting for a possible callback from a hiring manager. Instead I got a call from "AT&T" (my wireless...
eBay/FedEx Tracking Scam: Call eBay Directly
Hello all. Recently ran across this eBay scam being pulled by a seller. Purchased an inexpensive, small item on eBay. Seller provided FedEx tracking number. Tracking said it was d...
Facebook Marketplace Car Sale Red Flag
Trying to understand if I just avoided a scam or if I was being unreasonable here, appreciate any feedback. I'm selling my car (Audi A4 2.0T Quattro) and listed it on Facebook Mar...
I helped a teen return stolen items for a gift card
I (23M) was out getting some groceries and some new work pants. As I was walking in from the parking lot I was stopped by a kid in his mid-late teens; he asked if I could return so...
Facebook Subscription Scam Billed Through PayPal and Google
This took me a few months to notice because it was a spoof of an actual subscription... Apparently starting last October someone started charging me for a Facebook premium subscri...
Fake Job Scam Cost Me ₹10,000 via PhonePe
In November 2025, a person told me he could arrange a job for me. I sent him ₹10,000 through PhonePe. The payment went directly to his number, and I still have the PhonePe transact...
Door-to-Door Energy Salesman Rushed Me to Sign
Not necessarily a scam in that they really are a third party gas supplier of PG&E, but I wasn't told about other fees associated with it and was rushed to just scroll through the c...
Parents' New Debit Cards Keep Getting Hit by Same Scam
My parents have had their debit cards compromised several times over the past year. They haven’t lost significant money, but I fear that will happen eventually. They are caught in...
Vendorzsource drained my account after cologne scam
so I was getting into reselling and bought a cologne vendor for $20 from Vendorzsource, and it turned out to be a scam. when I try contacting my vendor after paying for cologne, he...
Fake Sublet for Daughter’s Internship Exposed
I’ve read some of the past posts but I’m still not sure how to deal with a situation I’m in. My daughter has accepted a summer internship in a location 2,000 miles away. We found s...
Vague Business Opportunity Was a Scam
A colleague recently approached me about a “business opportunity” and the whole experience felt very suspicious. He first called me and asked what my reaction would be if I got a...
Bought $300 Amazon Gift Cards That Were Already Used
I purchased $300 in Amazon gift cards from Walgreens store. The person I gifted them to said they went to deposit them into their Amazon account and they saw a message stating the...
TikTok acne product led to card fraud
I was getting tired of my acne getting out of control and saw this ad on TikTok from a Dr Melaxin skin thing, and it was supposed to help remove my blackheads and stuff. Bad idea,...
Amazon's misleading 'Purchased' status led to a $400 loss
I have been using Amazon for years, and I have always trusted the platform. However, last week, something highly concerning happened. Someone offered to exchange my event tickets,...
Facebook Marketplace Sellers Beware of Community Chat Scams
Greetings! Beware Facebook Marketplace sellers. Today I posted a number of not-very-valuable home furnishings for sale on FB Marketplace. Almost immediately, I got "community chat"...
Gave $10 and phone number to stranger at gas station
I was driving to work and stopped by my local gas station to fill up. A dude with a family/children organization shirt came up to me (probably mid 20s to early 30s) and asked for s...
Almost believable jail bail scam call
Earlier this month, I got a call very early in the morning. They left a message claiming that one of my brothers, identified by full name, was in custody and I needed to call them...
Grandmother Scammed Out of Life Savings
Hi everyone, I hate to be writing this but I was just told that yesterday my grandmother was scammed out of her life savings ~$40k. She received a text saying her account was hacke...
Headphones bought on Facebook Marketplace never arrived
I purchased a pair of headphones off of Facebook Marketplace (that I know 100% do exist) from this girl who also very much exists, and lives about 4 counties over from me. The plan...
Life insurance inheritance scam from fake Toronto lawyer
I recently fell victim to a life insurance scam run by a supposedly lawyer from Toronto, Canada, working with Finch Capital Credit Union. They said that they had a deceased client...
Scratchcard Scam on Spanish Street
It's not a new one, but I thought I'd advise people in case they are ever in the same situation. I was in Southern Spain a couple of years ago with my partner. We walked past a co...
Elderly Women Who 'Just Want to Talk'
I've had a number of calls from private numbers, from elderly women, who just want to talk because they are having family issues. The first one caught me off guard when I was at w...
Canceling a Fishy Extended Car Warranty
For context, I've been paying these guys (Service Activation Center) through Mepco for about a year now, and just now I researched if the warranty is still valid since my sunroof s...
The Wrong-Number Text That Wouldn't Stop
So I got this text message the other day: “Happy Sunday! Hope you slept well! Sorry to bother you. I came across your number while organizing my contacts, but I can’t remember who...
Amazon Recall Text Turned Out to Be a Scam
I received a text from a ten digit phone number with header “Amazon Product Safety Recall.” It claimed an item I purchased in December 2025 had a safety recall and included a link...
Is This Columbus Apartment Listing a Scam?
I'm living in Raleigh and wanting to move to Columbus, OH. I found this post on Facebook Marketplace. The first red flag is the name of the person is Timothy but the profile pic is...
Fake medical invoice text after urgent care visit
On the 13th of February, I visited an urgent care for an issue I was having, got treated and paid my bill once I was all done, which was for a bit under $200. Yesterday, I got an...