Email bomb hid credit card fraud at Best Buy
So today while I was on a work Zoom call my personal email started blowing up. I ignored the first few messages but then after 27 personal email notifications (my phone is only set...
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Minecraft account hacked via Discord verification link
Hey everyone, A few weeks ago, I joined Spoke's official SMP Discord server. A few days ago, I was looking through the information channel and scrolled up to where the social medi...
Fake state investigator voicemail scam
So this morning, while showering, I missed a phone call from a completely unknown number, no caller ID reported. Then I received a voicemail that goes as follows: "This urgent mes...
Minecraft Mod Scam via Discord Stole My Data and $450
Hey so before I report on what happened to me, I have already done my research on this subreddit and a few others after I got hacked, and I am now aware of the solutions to try and...
Property manager job listing had red flags
I've blocked them, and I know it's really obvious in hindsight. Just feeling desperate and that's clouding my judgement. But thank y'all! So I'm having a hard time telling if this...
Fake Interview Scam: Ten Red Flags to Spot
Company name was Hanford Pharmaceuticals, though that probably doesn't matter since they'll probably switch it up. I've applied to a lot of positions over these past few months, s...
Zoho Booking email link turns out to be remote access malware
Do not download Zoho Booking from an email link! It has remote access malware built in. Thankfully we realized what was happening before our information was taken and pulled the pl...
Credit Card Used to Create Google Workspace and Domain
Really weird and confusing situation here, would appreciate anyone's advice or help. Earlier today someone used a credit card of mine to create a Google Workspace domain account t...
My friend disappeared with the $6,000 I lent him
Someone (22M) who I (21F) thought I could trust and was my genuine friend took $6000 from me, and I haven't heard from him in two weeks. He had recently moved to my city but was h...
Fraudulent Apple Card charge hidden by email flood
Trying to figure out if I have an active 'hack' I need to worry about or if this is noise to hide a one-time event. Any info would be greatly appreciated. From 6:33 pm to 6:36 pm...
Fake bank fraud text about a login from Texas
I got a text message that looked legitimate from my bank fraud department. It said that a login from a different device was noted. The login came from El Paso TX and a Samsung Gala...
Posting Fiverr gig triggered suspicious messages
I recently uploaded my gig on Fiverr, and literally right after that I started receiving 4–5 messages. All of them are almost the same and look suspicious. They all include an exte...
Gave my number to a fake friend on Instagram
bro i can’t believe i fell for ts. someone pretended to be someone i knew on insta, asking for codes to telegram, facebook, and whatsapp. i don’t use any of these apps, never even...
Buyliquorusa.com copied a legit liquor store but never shipped
Just putting this out into the Reddit world for SEO purposes. This website looks legit because they literally copied another legitimate website, The Barrel Tap. Several of the revi...
Facebook Marketplace Zelle scam attempt
Today I posted my old guitar for sale on Facebook Marketplace, and immediately this woman sent me a message not on the marketplace chat but personally through Facebook, which was a...
Google Calendar spam 'hacked' events scared me
Help, I'm lowkey scared... The first pictures are from before today. I Googled what to do and changed my Google Calendar settings from 'those I know' to 'only if I accept.' I also...
I Logged Into a Scam Site After a Hacked Discord Text
My buddy got his Discord account hacked, and the hacker used it to spread a scam text for this website. I got woken up by those texts, and with only 5 hours of sleep, I stupidly lo...
Non-Delivery: Paid and Never Shipped
A product was presented as for sale so I bought one and after payment was processed zero communication was made by the seller as to confirm payment, delivery date, or even a tracki...
Dishwasher Repair Deposit Scam
I needed a dishwasher repair and found this company online. A technician was sent out. He seemed professional and wore a uniform. After investigating the dishwasher, we were told w...
Fake AT&T Job Leads to Bad eCheck
Contacted by Stacey Jordan from AT&T about a job as customer service representative. Asked to fill out forms (application and questions). Emailed back after a few days stating I go...
Paid for Product, Seller Never Ships
A product was presented as for sale so I bought one and after payment was processed zero communication was made by the seller as to confirm payment, delivery date, or even a tracki...
Fake AT&T Job Offer and Bad E-check
Contacted by Stacey Jordan from AT&T about a job as customer service representative. Asked to fill out forms (application and questions). Emailed back after a few days stating I go...
Paid but Never Shipped: An Online Retail Scam
A product was presented as for sale so I bought one, and after payment was processed zero communication was made by the seller as to confirm payment, delivery date, or even a track...
Dishwasher Repair Deposit Scam
I needed a dishwasher repair and found this company online. A technician was sent out. He seemed professional and wore a uniform. After investigating the washer, we were told we ne...
Fake Google Search Phone Number Scam
Sup everyone, just fyi, never trust the results that come up on Google searches. For some reason I was on autopilot mode and called the number, then gave my email to the scammer on...
Remote Data Entry Job Offer: Check Scam Red Flags
I applied for a Remote Data Entry Clerk position through a Zoho Recruit listing for a Realty company in SC, found via ZipRecruiter. The company itself appears to be real, and the j...
Fake Shipping Company Uncovered by Reverse Image Search
This is a fake shipping company that requires payment up front before shipping goods internationally. When I googled this company, I did not see anything specifically mentioning it...
eBay Account Hacked for PS5 and Email Subscriptions
My eBay account was accessed and a PS5 was ordered and is on its way to a random address in Florida. They also signed up my email for multiple random websites like the Texas Commis...
Forged Car Finance Claim Signature
This February I began receiving emails from Courmacs Legal Ltd about my car finance claim. I had made no claim, so I ignored them, but they continued. I replied to one asking why t...
Subleaser Scam: Fake Checks and Reimbursement Trick
Just posting this because I thought it might help someone else. Someone reached out to me on Facebook about taking over my college apartment for the summer and at first it seemed...
Fake Abercrombie job offer asks for personal info
I recently applied for a good-looking position at A&F via a job posting on Glassdoor. A "Talent Acquisition Specialist William Chester" offered me that job today. The big red flag...
Fake translation agency lured me into fake bank scam
Hi, I am new in the translation field as you can probably tell by the title. What happened was that recently I was sent an email from an agency that said they were a big and true...
Fake Florida car dealer site exposed by CarFax mismatch
They are imitating a real company in Florida. The Google Business listing and the number on the site are different. We got videos of the vehicle of interest, but it was clearly in...
University phishing scam: student shares details
I’m from the UK and only just learnt (an hour ago) that for the last couple of days university emails have been hacked and are sending out these emails from a lady who recently los...
Fake Vehicle Warranty Letter Scam Costs $232
Received a letter in the mail Final Notice Vehicle Warranty for 2024 Acura MDX. IMMEDIATE RESPONSE REQUESTED Customer ID: TD15973563, Coverage: AVAILABLE, Respond by: 4/17/2026. Ca...
Sauce order never delivered, no refund
Ordered sauce online and they were quick to take my money. It’s been over two months and no one has returned my emails or phone calls. The tracker says “label printed” but has neve...
Amazon Handmade Home Work Scam Costs Me $600
On January 6, 2026, I saw an ad for crafty homeworkers needed. I messaged the person on Facebook Messenger. The name the messages were coming from was Burokas Darius. That should h...
Fake Immigration Attorney Scam on Facebook
Michael Gomez initially contacted me via Facebook and later communicated with me through WhatsApp and regular phone calls. He offered legal services and involved me in what I later...
They Said I Owed $393 for a Store I Never Made
They called me and said I had made an online store with Atlas Marketing. I hadn't. They showed me I had an outstanding credit due to me, but to get it I needed to send them a check...
Fake locksmith asks for personal info
They posed as a business and required personal information to quote a price for an auto replacement key. I believe that they were a fake business and were phishing for personal inf...
Fake Shopify Controller Store Never Delivers
Purchased a controller from their Shopify page and have since not received the product. The phone number is fake and belongs to no one, and the actual website's domain is only 5 mo...
Relentless Loan Scam Calls Won't Stop
For over a year, I've received daily auto calls from this company. They go straight to voicemail and the caller ID number is different every time. The first part of the message alw...
Ordered Seeds, Got a Fake Tracking Number
I ordered seeds for outdoor flowers. I paid with my debit card and never received them. I have been emailing back and forth with the company and they keep telling me it was deliver...
Solar kit order from eleganthomeusa.com never delivered
I ordered a solar system kit from eleganthomeusa.com. This is the kit I ordered: https://eleganthomeusa.com/products/sungoldpower-complete-off-grid-solar-kit-8000w-48v-120v-240v-ou...
Phony Xfinity Caller Scams Elderly Mother
Someone called my elderly mother, claiming to be from Xfinity. He said his name was Jacob and his return number was 888-491-3303 and his operator # 105. He continued to claim her m...
Debt Collection Scam Call: False Paperwork Claims
Called saying her name is Lucy, I need to call back today. They claim they have sent emails and paperwork, which is not true. I have messaged back cease and desist.
Fake Avera Health Job Scam via Signal
I received an email for a remote job position from Avera Health as a Client Services Associate. They ask you to download the Signal app and do all the hiring there where they obtai...
Debt Collector Scam Calls After Email Hack
I receive many calls from various phone numbers claiming to be a debt collector, saying it is urgent or that they need my immediate response today. After I was hacked in February o...
Fake CargoVista Logistics Job Offer
I was contacted by email and didn't spot anything wrong at first. After replying to the initial email, the company sent me a video to watch and said they would be calling me for an...
Fake Debt Collection Voicemail Scam
I got a phone call and it went to voicemail. The voicemail left claimed to be a woman named Tina from Williams and Peters and Associates. She said she had been trying to reach out...
Lumuwala Pillow Scam on Instagram
Saw a lot of ads on Instagram specifically about a pillow from the company Lumuwala. Went on their page and everything looked legit, so I went ahead and bought a $40 pillow. I got...
Fake Vehicle Warranty Letter Scam
Received a letter in the mail: Final Notice Vehicle Warranty for 2024 Acura MDX. IMMEDIATE RESPONSE REQUESTED. Customer ID: TD15973563, Coverage: AVAILABLE, Respond by: 4/17/2026....
Facebook Ad Scam for Eye Cream and Hair Removal
I found this on Facebook then went on for the eye cream and hair removal and got the bundles hence my entire order was 88.33. I emailed and no response. The other order I ordered o...
Instagram Ad Toy Purchase Scam
Mudsterz.com had an ad on Instagram. I purchased 2 toys for $134.89 on 3/17/26. I contacted them through their email and the Contact Us form on their website several times to see w...
Unsolicited loan calls and threatening letter
Received several phone calls from "likely spam" phone numbers, and each time the caller left a suspicious voicemail about a personal loan I had not requested. The scammer followed...
Phishing voicemail for $62,000 loan
I received this voice message in Oct 2025: 'Hi, this is Alan with US Capital Solutions. I wanted to reach out regarding your personal loan file. Your loan file is set to expire at...
Amex Impostor Calls About Gun Purchase
Called inquiring about an online gun purchase with “my” American Express card, which I don’t have. Proceeded to ask questions related to personal ID once I said I didn’t have an Am...
Scammed by a Fake Amazon Handmade Job
On January 6, 2026, I saw an ad for crafty homeworkers needed. I messaged the person on Facebook Messenger. The name that the messages were coming from was Burokas Darius. That sho...
Trademark Scam by Secure Mark USA
I have been scammed by a fraudulent company called Secure Mark USA. They solicited me saying another client wanted to buy my TM, but I had to resubmit an application in all classes...
Cheap Sweatpant 'Jeans' and a Disappearing Refund
I ordered a pair of sweatpant 'jeans' and received a very cheap, nothing-like-advertised pair. Upon contacting them originally, they said their warehouse temporarily wasn't able to...
Fake certificate from Groupon course
Took a course through Groupon for this company. They sent a fake certificate which I had to pay additional for. The state does not recognize it. I disputed it as they would not ref...
Impersonated Immigration Attorney Scam
This individual, identified as Michael Gomez, initially contacted me via Facebook and later communicated with me through WhatsApp and regular phone calls. He offered legal services...
Paid for Sauce, Never Received It
Ordered sauce online and they were quick to take my money. It’s been over two months and no one has returned my emails or phone calls. The tracker says “label printed” but has neve...
Fake pretrial debt collection calls demand personal info
Phone calls from Pretrial Division and Process Center and a fax for claimant National Asset Management told me to call them back at 831-795-5753 x 112, Case# ####1065. They said I...
Unauthorized Charge After Shoe Purchase
I ordered 1 pair of shoes from a website called My Gaming Tables. This was last month, I paid and received the shoes. The site emailed me as to how the charge would appear and that...
Phone Scam: Fake Call from Williams Peters
I got a phone call from a person named Anne. She talked about a matter that needed to be solved as soon as possible and told me to contact her firm — Williams Peters. She didn't as...
Phishing texts for a loan I never requested
I keep getting texts from the number 40158: "Hi Amy, this is Alexis from CNFI USA. I saw your loan request come through and it looks like you're pre-approved for 50000 - perfect fo...
Counterfeit jeans purchase and the disappearing refund
Counterfeit product, same as reported in the scam I'm replying to: they sent a very cheap, nothing-like-advertised pair of sweatpant "jeans". When I contacted them originally, they...
Fake certificate from Groupon course
Took a course through Groupon for this company, they sent a fake certificate which I had to pay additional for. The state does not recognize it. I disputed it as they would not ref...
Fake American Express Fraud Alert About Gun Purchase
Called inquiring about an online gun purchase with “my” American Express card, which I don’t have. Once I said I didn’t have an Amex, they proceeded to ask questions related to per...
Secure Mark USA's Fake Trademark Buyer Scam
I have been scammed by a fraudulent company called Secure Mark USA. They solicited me saying another client wanted to buy my TM, but I had to resubmit an application in all classes...
Unfulfilled Toy Order from Instagram Ad
Mudsterz.com had an ad on Instagram. I purchased 2 toys for $134.89 on 3/17/26 and contacted them through their email and Contact Us form on their website several times to see wher...
Instagram ad for pillow turned out to be a scam store
Saw a lot of ads on Instagram specifically about a pillow from the company Lumuwala. Went on their page and everything looked legit. Went ahead and bought a $40 pillow, got a confi...
Facebook Ad for Eye Cream and Hair Removal Turns Out to Be a Scam
I found this on Facebook and then ordered the eye cream and hair removal, and got the bundles, hence my entire order was $88.33. I emailed and got no response. The other order I pl...
CargoVista Logistics Job Scam Near Miss
I was contacted by email and didn't spot anything wrong at first. After replying to the initial email, the company sent me a video to watch and said they would be calling me for an...
Fake Debt Collector Voicemail Phishing Scam
I got a phone call that went to voicemail. The voicemail was from a woman named Tina from Williams and Peters and Associates. She said she had been trying to reach me and that I ne...
Received a Hoodie I Never Ordered: Brushing Scam
I believe I was involved in a brushing scam: I received a package at my work address containing a hoodie I did not order and would personally never order.
Fake Debt Collector 'Lucy' Demands Callback
Called saying her name is Lucy, I need to call back today. They claim they have sent emails and paper work, which is not true. I have messaged back cease and desist.
Fake debt collectors after my email was hacked
I receive many calls from multiple various phone numbers claiming to be a debt collector, saying it is urgent or that they need my immediate response today. After I was hacked in F...
Fake Remote Job Uses Signal App to Phish
I received an email for a remote job position from Avera Health as a Client Services Associate. They ask you to download the Signal app and do all the hiring there where they obtai...
Xfinity Imposter Charges Mother $90
Someone called my elderly mother, claiming to be from Xfinity. He said his name was Jacob and his return number was 888-491-3303, operator # 105. He claimed her modem was outdated...
Solar kit order ignored by eleganthomeusa.com
I ordered a solar system kit from eleganthomeusa.com. This is the kit I ordered: https://eleganthomeusa.com/products/sungoldpower-complete-off-grid-solar-kit-8000w-48v-120v-240v-ou...
Dailyard Controller Drop Shipping Scam
Purchased a controller from their Shopify page and have since not received the product. The phone number is fake and belongs to no one, the website's domain is only 5 months old, a...
Seed order never arrives, USPS reveals reused label
I ordered seeds for outdoor flowers online. I paid with my debit card and never received them. I have been emailing back and forth with the company and they keep telling me it was...
Daily Robocalls About a Loan I Never Took
For over a year, I've received daily auto calls from this company. They go straight to voicemail and the caller ID number is different every time. The first part of the message alw...
Caller Offers Credit for $393 Fee
They called me and said I had made an online store with Atlas Marketing. I hadn't. They showed me I had an outstanding credit due to me, but to get it I needed to send them a check...
Phishing Call from Fake Williams Peters Firm
Phishing - Anne from Williams Peters. I received a phone call from a person named Anne. Anne talked of a matter that needed to be solved as soon as possible and told me to contact...
Unexpected Charge After Online Shoe Purchase
I ordered 1 pair of shoes from a website called My Gaming Tables. This was last month. I paid and received the shoes. The site emailed me as to how the charge would appear, and tha...
Fake Debt Collection Calls Demand Personal Info
Debt Collections Scam - Phone calls from Pretrial Division and Process Center. I received a fax for claimant National Asset Management telling me to call them back at 831-795-5753...
Phishing texts offer pre-approved $50k loan
I keep getting texts from the number 40158: 'Hi Amy, this is Alexis from CNFI USA. I saw your loan request come through and it looks like you're pre-approved for 50,000 — perfect f...
Three Months of Non-Stop Phone Harassment
They harassed me to use their business. Non-stop phone calls. I blocked them and they managed to get past my block. All day and every day for three months I asked them to stop call...
Online Sauce Order Never Delivered
Ordered sauce online and they were quick to take my money. It’s been over two months and no one has returned my emails or phone calls. The tracker says “label printed” but has neve...
Beware of Fake Immigration Lawyer on Facebook
This individual, identified as Michael Gomez, initially contacted me via Facebook and later communicated with me through WhatsApp and regular phone calls. He offered legal services...
Fake Vehicle Warranty Letter Costs $232
Received a letter in the mail: Final Notice Vehicle Warranty for 2024 Acura MDX. IMMEDIATE RESPONSE REQUESTED. Customer ID: TD15973563, Coverage: AVAILABLE, Respond by: 4/17/2026....
Amazon Handmade job scam cost me $600
On January 6, 2026, I saw an ad for crafty homeworkers needed. I messaged the person on Facebook Messenger. The name that the messages were coming from was Burokas Darius. That sho...
Fraudulent charges hit multiple accounts in one day
I received alerts today that there had been multiple charges (one at an Apple store for like $1500 and a bunch of Target charges) to three different accounts of mine: Chase Credit...
Phishing PDF from Old Accountant Got Me to Click
I got an email with a PDF from the accountant at the company I used to work at, and I stupidly opened it. The PDF itself looked normal but had a link on it that I clicked. The page...
Job Scam: Fake Recruiter Pushes ATS Resume Site
Your experience is aligned with the role, but your resume is not ATS-friendly. Kindly adapt your resume to be ATS-friendly as I need it as soon as possible. To create an ATS friend...
Repeated Amazon Gift Card Scam Hides My Emails
Hi I have been scammed on Amazon twice, not sure how, but I saw a bunch of charges go through for Uber gift cards. Both times I noticed the associated email on my Amazon account...
IG and X accounts hacked within 9 days
Just wanted to share what happened to our accounts and see if this is happening to anyone else. In April both our Instagram and X accounts got hacked within 9 days. I went through...
My Dad's Apple Pay Gift Card Scam
My dad recently fell for a scam, and I want to understand what risks we should still be worried about. It was frustrating as hell because this was such an obvious one, and I wasn't...
Eight strange flights booked with only my email
Earlier today I got 3 separate emails from a foreign airline I hadn’t used in years. They were 3 different booking confirmations, 8 flights in total. At first I freaked out thinkin...
Fake company bank used to pay my translation job
So, the other week I did a translation job for a rather sus client on Facebook (yeah, I know). And when I finished the job and sent it, they told me that in order to get paid I nee...
Mortgage postcard scam tries to sell insurance
Phishing - Mortgage Services Group LLC - Mortgage Postcard Scam. The postcard states: "IMPORTANT NOTICE: RESPONSE NEEDED BY [DATE A FEW DAYS AWAY]. This notice is regarding your cu...
Capital One Impostor Stole My Money and Cards
Someone called me from Capital One Bank and told me my card was hacked and they were going to send new ones. Then they took my money out of my bank, paid them off, changed my addre...
Timeshare Rental Scam Cost Me $1,196
They stated that they would rent out my unused timeshare for me. I had to pay advertising fees, and after it was rented I would get the money for the rentals within 60 to 90 days....
TikTok Concert Ticket Scam Costs $150
A now-deleted post was made on TikTok from the user @marytheblessed974, with the name Mary D. Ayon attached to it. The post detailed having three Lady Gaga tickets available for pu...
Paid for Braces, Got a Dog Bed
I bought and paid for shift braces online and received a dog bed, outfit, and bag. Contacted them through email, the only way to reach the company. They replied and said they don't...
Fake Car Warranty Mail Scam with VIN
A piece of paper in my mailbox said my car is out of warranty, but it wasn’t from the official car company or dealership. They somehow had my car’s VIN number.
AI Bot Law Firm Scam Call
It was an AI bot caller that called me for the very first time and left this voice message: "This is Tina calling from Williams Peters and Associates. We have made multiple attempt...
Phishing call using a fake firearm purchase
Was called by a number from New York I didn’t recognize so didn’t answer. Was immediately called again so I picked up the second time because my mother is in extended care and the...
Goda Perfume: Charged Twice, Never Shipped
I was really excited to try this Goda perfume (body oil) endorsed by J. Anniston, which now I’m shocked she would back this company up. Instagram was offering a buy 1 bottle for a...
Fake Dr. Oz Gelatin Diet Drops Scam
Counterfeit product - supplements. I saw a video on Facebook that advised of Dr. Mehmet Oz's gelatin diet trick. There were also celebrities, such as Kelly Clarkson, that shared th...
Fake Law Firm Phishing Call Bypasses Call Waiting
A phishing phone number was able to bypass my call waiting, which is set to screen unknown or presumed scam numbers. The caller ID showed 'Williams Peters.' The message left said:...
Fake Process Server Phishing Call
A weird lady's voice with an accent said they're from TSG and they're trying to serve me documents at my home. If they can't find me at my home, they're going to go to my employer....
Inheritance Scam Letter Impersonates Real Lawyer
I received an inheritance scam letter in the mail. It claimed to be from the attorney of a rich man with the same last name as me who died of covid complications. He apparently lef...
Online Denture Order Ships Useless Plastic Teeth
Ordered product online. Paid, they took money immediately. Got email that night had been shipped. 3 weeks later received package from Evelyn (no last name, company not mentioned on...
Puppy Scam: Lost $400 to Phony Fees
I ordered a puppy and he said $400 total. Then the transport company said they needed $500 for transport insurance. Animal control asked for $500. The vet wanted $100 even though I...
Home Warranty Phishing Letter
A Home Warranty letter named a financial institution we've done business with in the past. At the top of the letter: 'Official Business, Penalty for Private Use $300, Form 9550-WAR...
Daily AI-Voice Loan Underwriting Scam Calls
I get calls literally every single day, usually in the evening around 6pm MST, from this scamming company. They have a very friendly and realistic AI voice that leaves a voicemail...
Home Warranty Phishing Call via Old Mortgage Lender
Attempt to scam me regarding home warranty coverage through a loan company I was no longer with, Prosperity Home Mortgage. I was to call and continue coverage with a company I neve...
Fake Booking.com Agent Charges $4,626 for Nonexistent Flights
I had contacted booking.com and spoke to someone pretending to be an agent. He arranged flights and a rental car and charged my credit card. He emailed me the itinerary and tickets...
Volumize.us charged me monthly but never shipped
SCAM company selling Volufiline. Website says they are "rebranding" and now go by Volumize.us. I purchased a bottle of Volumize in January 2026 on sale for $30.00. No product ever...
Repeated Scam Calls About a Loan I Never Applied For
Repeated calls from this scam lending company. Most recent was from 858-598-0484 with an automated message telling me that my application for a debt consolidation loan has been app...
Fake Debt Collector Calls Demand Personal Info
I’ve been getting multiple calls saying I have collections, but I don’t have any debt. They said they were from Advance Financial Servicing trying to collect a debt and asking for...
Fake Debt Collection Voicemail Scam
The caller left this message: "Hello, this is Miss Payton Gray calling in regards to a pending claim here in my office against you. I do need a return call from either yourself or...
Fake recruiter pushed paid ATS resume service
I was contacted by Ariaynena Mia about a job and then this person tried to convince me to pay a fee to a website to make my resume ATS compliant. Seemed like a scam so I looked it...
Online kidney supplement order never arrived and led to extra charge
I ordered this product in support of kidney function. The product never arrived. When I contacted the seller, they stated that even though their product was made in the US, their f...
Fake Online Retailer Takes Payment With No Order Confirmation
I made a purchase online at https://4coastdesign.com. After entering all my personal and credit card information and clicking "PLACE ORDER," no order number was provided, and I did...
Job Scam on Behance: A Red Flag Interview
I was approached on Behance by "Camille Champagne," who was looking for a graphic designer for the site Spotlight Over the City. I was told to apply by filling out the Contact Us f...
Fake Job Offer Asks for Direct Deposit Info
I signed an employment contract around 3/24/26, along with a W-4 and direct deposit info for Regions Bank. I had applied on Indeed.com, and contact with all supposed staff was freq...
GoTickets Delays Concert Tickets Until Day Before Show
Like others, I mistakenly purchased concert tickets from GoTickets.com. After taking my money, I received an email that said "Order Confirmed, Tickets Delivered!" Yes, they used an...
Hidden Membership Fee from Pet Company
Initially purchased a dog training program for $40 from PawChamp. 6 months later a charge tried to appear on my credit card for two weeks before the $95.99 officially posted. When...
Fake Home Warranty Expiration Letter
I received an attached letter informing me that my property's home warranty was about to expire on 04/16/2026; however, the letter did not identify the name of the insurance compan...
Fake $3,000 loan phishing scam
The scammer asked me for my login info, and I lost access to my money and my bank account. They said they were going to deposit a loan of $3,000, but I never received any money. Th...
TikTok Boneless Couch Scam
I paid for a boneless couch advertised on TikTok for $9 on March 3rd, 2026. I paid $16 total with taxes and fees. I have emailed several times asking about my purchase. They emaile...
Fake Amazon Fraud Alert for iPhone 17
I received text and voicemails numerous times, and when I called they claimed they were from Amazon. The text and the voicemails said they were checking on an iPhone 17 purchase fo...
Job scam: fake CCO asks for personal info
A woman claiming to be Mrs. Glen Griffin, Online CCO, emailed me about an at-home remote job. I interviewed with her yesterday. As soon as she asked me for my personal information,...
Hidden subscription charge after online shoe stretcher purchase
In March 2026, I purchased a shoe stretcher from the Premium Foot site for $32.99 (plus shipping and processing fees $11.98). I received the product that same month. In April I not...
Daily Robocall Loan Scam
I’ve been receiving daily calls over the last 2 weeks from a Robo dialer that uses many different spoofed numbers. A person named Jessica or Anthony Schmidt leaves voicemail messag...
Fake PayPal Deposit with Phishing Note
The person sent an unauthorized deposit to my account with a note asking me to call a phone number if I did not recognize the charge. If I had called the phone number listed in the...
Warranty Phishing Call
He said his name was Brandon, and that he was going to go over my payment options for the warranty. Unfortunately, I gave him my email, mileage of my car, the last 6 digits of my c...
Fake voice over contract leads to $150 code demand
Grandalliancefinance.com is scamming people by asking them to pay $150 refundable to withdraw payment for fake voice over contracts using apps like Telegram and WhatsApp to target...
Online Purchase Signs You Up for Monthly Subscription
An online purchase automatically signs you up for a monthly subscription, and you're not able to cancel it. The phone number does not work, and there is no reply to emails asking t...
Counterfeit 'Three Sisters' Online Store Scam
They advertise as a company of three sisters in Palm Beach. The products they sell are trash; the shipping takes weeks because it's coming from China. When you email them, they cla...
Fake Boss Asked for Gift Cards via Email and Text
A scammer emailed me pretending to be my boss, then got my number and texted me about buying gift cards for them for 'a surprise' for co-workers.
Facebook Marketplace Golf Cart Deposit Scam
On Facebook Marketplace I received a message from a connected friend, Ellie, who was selling a golf cart. Several texts back and forth, and she wanted a deposit before I went to pi...
Online supplement company took my money and never shipped
They never sent the product I ordered on 3/24 and it was supposed to ship in 24-48 hours, but it never arrived. I called, messaged, and emailed them many many times, multiple times...
Phishing Loan Offer Shows Mismatched Phone Numbers
Adam Foster called me regarding a loan application from Capital Lending Union. He offered $62K and asked that I contact him at his direct line at 855-909-0871, but the number that...
Fake advocate takes $50 for farm work job listings
The scammer approached me one day, pretending to be a so-called advocate for an organization called American Farm Workers. She pulled up in her own vehicle, looking like a mess, an...
Voicemail Phishing About Unclaimed $4,875
Scammer called my mobile phone, and since it was an unrecognized number I let it go to voicemail where an automated voice left this message: “Hello, this is Lauren calling from US...
Phishing Call Claims Overbilling to Get Account Info
I was contacted via phone (at my business). "MerchantService" displayed on Caller ID. A woman stated her name was Nancy and she was with Merchant Services Corporate. She told me I...
Instagram Ad Order Never Arrived
Ordered from an Instagram ad. It advertised made in America but definitely is not, and there's no real way of contacting them to request a refund or complain about not receiving th...
Buy One Get One Turns Into Unwanted Subscription
Bought a product with a buy one get one deal. Then a few days later, charged me for a subscription I didn't want. Then a month later, charged me again and still haven't received my...
Loan scam texts about a woman named Shenoa
Lately I have received a lot of test messages about this woman named Shenoa and I have received a lot of scammer bank loans that I have been accepted for, but I have not applied fo...
Fake HR Job Offer Email Was Phishing
I received an email saying that HR management wanted to reach me about a job offering and that I was selected. But I decided to check first on this website because the email addres...
Phishing Caller Blocks Me After Calling Back
The initial call came from (484) 218-6855 and when I checked the voicemail, they were asking for my wife, so I called the number back (8882419926). I asked for a supervisor and the...
Fake Intuit Support Calls During Tax Season
Beginning in March 2026, I began receiving repeated phone calls from numbers displaying "Intuit" or "Intuit Support" on the caller ID. These calls have come from multiple originati...
Online purchase never delivered, PayPal won't help
I made an online purchase and the scammer took my money via PayPal Pay in 4. I never received the product. The contact information for the company no longer works or exists. They n...
Job Scam Bait-and-Switch to Data Analyst
I saw the job posting on Indeed for a Remote Administrative Assistant Position with CarolXpert Consulting Inc., so I applied. I received a response from Kayla Peterson, Financial M...
Online Order Ended in Silence and a Dead Line
I ordered online a week ago and the Shop app is still waiting on this company to provide information. I reported them in the Shop app. I've sent two emails with no responses. Start...
Returned Dog Brace Twice, No Refund and Ghosted
I ordered a dog brace online that came in wrong. I disputed it and was told I need to pay for a return and they would exchange it. I exchanged it for a bigger size that still didn'...
TikTok Ad Leads to Fake Track Suit Website
I was on TikTok and I saw an advertisement for 8 track suits. I clicked on the website provided and ordered the track suits for a total of $26.89. I paid with my debit card. An ema...
Misspelled Harley Sweatshirts Reveal Counterfeit Scam
I ordered an item and it was the incorrect size. I contacted them to get a return/exchange and was told I could keep the item just pay for shipping again. Original shipping was $12...
Fake delivery email and 60% refund scam
Email replies said delivery was made, check with neighbors. No photo of delivery. Must have been me giving the wrong address. They respond to emails with yes or no—will I take a 60...
Fake Tracking Numbers and a Delivery Date in the Future
I found their website on Pinterest. It stated it was a verified merchant. When I went on the site, everything looked legit so I placed an order. I was immediately given a confirmat...
LifeProtect247 Intercepts Call to BCBS
I was attempting to reach Blue Cross Blue Shield, but while I was waiting for BCBS to respond, a person interrupted and said I could win a free offer from LifeProtect247. The equip...
The 'Can You Hear Me?' Phone Scam
The scammer immediately asked, "Can you hear me?" I answered, "Yes," wait a minute, hesitantly, and then asked who I was talking to (I was expecting a returned call from xxxxxx fro...
Mauve.com Scam: Never Received My Jacket
I believed I was ordering an authentic leather jacket, but I never received any shipping information. I became suspicious 3 days after I put the order in, so I started emailing the...
Fake Tracking Numbers for St. Patrick's Day Hoodie
Ordered a St Patrick’s Day hoodie. Website states that their clothes are made in Boston and they are located in the United States. I got three different tracking numbers from them,...
Fake Avera Health Job Offer with Bounced E-Checks
I have been using Indeed to find potential jobs. I received an email from "Avera Health" saying my application was reviewed and they wanted an interview. I needed to download the S...
Fake LifeVac Website Never Delivers
I was on what I thought was the LifeVac website. I thought they were having a sale and decided to purchase. Three weeks later I received nothing. No tracking or attempted delivery....
Ella Aura Boutique: Missing Dresses and a Fake Return Policy
I ordered 3 dresses from Ella Aura Boutique in early March 2026. I received ONE dress on March 15 (from China even though they claim most ship from Flagstaff, AZ). The dress that d...
Fake PayPal invoice leads to remote access scam
I received an email invoice to my account today, seemingly from PayPal. Upon looking at the charge I immediately realized I did not make the purchase. Therefore, with the complaint...
Ella Aura Boutique Scam: Missing Dresses and Altered Policy
I ordered 3 dresses from Ella Aura Boutique in early March 2026. I received ONE dress on March 15 (from China even though they claim most ship from Flagstaff, AZ). The dress that d...
LifeVac Imposter Website Scam
I was on, what I thought was, the LifeVac website. I thought they were having a sale and decided to purchase. Three weeks later I received nothing. No tracking or attempted deliver...
Fake Avera Health Job Offer and Bounced E-Checks
I have been using Indeed to identify potential jobs. I received an email from "Avera Health" that my application was reviewed and they wanted an interview. I needed to download the...
Fake PayPal Invoice Leads to Phone Access Scam
I received an email invoice to my account today, seemingly from PayPal. Upon looking at the charge, I immediately realized I did not make the purchase. Therefore, with the complain...
Fake Tracking Numbers for St. Patrick's Day Hoodie
Ordered a St Patrick’s Day hoodie. Website states that their clothes are made in Boston and they are located in the United States. I got three different tracking numbers from them,...
Can You Hear Me? Scam Caller Claims Customer Service
The scam immediately asked, "Can you hear me?" I answered, "yes" — wait a minute, hesitantly — and then asked who I was talking to, since I was expecting a returned call from xxxxx...
Mauve.com Leather Jacket Scam: A Close Call
I believed I was ordering an authentic leather jacket, but I never received any shipping information. I became suspicious 3 days after I put the order in, so I started emailing the...
LifeProtect247 scam during BCBS wait
I was attempting to reach Blue Cross Blue Shield, but while I was waiting for BCBS to respond, a person interrupted and said I could win a free offer from LifeProtect247. The equip...
Fake online store sent invalid tracking numbers
I found their website on Pinterest. It stated it was a verified merchant. When I went on the site, everything looked legit so I placed an order. I was immediately given a confirmat...
TikTok Track Suit Ad Turns Out to Be a Scam
I was on TikTok and saw an advertisement for 8 track suits. I clicked on the website provided and ordered the track suits for a total of $26.89. I paid with my debit card. An email...
Counterfeit Sweatshirts with Misspelled Harley
I ordered an item and it was the incorrect size. I contacted them to get a return/exchange and was told I could keep the item, just pay for shipping again. Original shipping was $1...
Scammed with fake delivery and 60% refund offer
I made an online purchase from a retailer. They emailed me saying the delivery was made and to check with neighbors. There was no photo of the delivery. They said it must have been...
Home Warranty Phishing Calls with Threatening Liability
Trying to contact regarding a home warranty and providing multiple different phone numbers to call (888-996-0424; 888-448-9920; 888-534-9308; 800-973-9029). States "you will be fin...
Toytooth Order Never Arrived
I ordered a week ago and the Shop app is still waiting on this company to provide information. I reported them in the Shop app. I have sent them 2 emails with no responses. Started...
Fake Job Offer for Data Analyst
I saw the job posting on Indeed for a Remote Administrative Assistant Position with CarolXpert Consulting Inc., so I applied. I received a response from Kayla Peterson, Financial M...
Dog Brace Company Ghosts After Return
I ordered a dog brace online that came in wrong. I disputed it and was told I needed to pay for a return and they would exchange it. I exchanged it for a bigger size that still did...
Never Received Product After PayPal Pay in 4 Payment
Online Purchase. The scammer took my money via pay in 4 PayPal and I never received the product. The information I have for the company no longer works or exists. They never respon...
BOGO Deal Leads to Unwanted Subscription Charges
Bought a product with a buy one get one deal. A few days later, they charged me for a subscription I didn’t want. Then a month later, they charged me again and I still haven’t rece...
Instagram Ad Scam: Item Never Delivered
Ordered from an Instagram ad. Advertised made in America but definitely is not, and there's no real way of contacting them to request a refund or complain about not receiving the o...
Fake Amazon Job Offer Email with Credit Check Link
I received an email saying that HR management wanted to reach me about a job offering and that I was selected. But again, I decided to check first on this website because the email...
Plushie Ordered, Never Shipped
I ordered a plushie on March 28th and haven't received any information on shipping or an ETA for when I'll get my package. I contacted this business through Instagram and email, bu...
Impersonated Intuit Support Calls During Tax Season
Beginning in March 2026, I began receiving repeated phone calls from numbers displaying "Intuit" or "Intuit Support" on the caller ID. These calls have come from multiple originati...
Fake Merchant Services Overbilling Scam Call
I was contacted via phone at my business. "MerchantService" displayed on Caller ID. A woman stated her name was Nancy and she was with Merchant Services Corporate. She told me I ha...
Voicemail 'US Claim Registry' Scam
Scammer called my mobile phone, and since it was an unrecognized number I let it go to voicemail where an automated voice left this message: “Hello, this is Lauren calling from US...
Fake Farm Worker Advocate Takes $50 Job Fee
The scammer approached me one day, pretending to be a so-called advocate for an organization called American Farm Workers. As she approached from her vehicle, she looked like a mes...
Loan Solicitation With Mismatched Phone Numbers
Adam Foster called me regarding a loan application from Capital Lending Union. He offered $62K and asked that I contact him at his direct line at 855-909-0871 but the number that h...
Facebook Marketplace Golf Cart Deposit Scam
On Facebook Marketplace I received a message from a connected friend Ellie who was selling a golf cart. Several texting back and forth to get a deposit before I went to pick it up....
Supplement Order Never Shipped
They never sent the product I ordered on 3/24 and it was supposed to ship in 24-48 and it never arrived. I called, messaged, and emailed them many times, multiple times a day. I fi...
Fake Palm Beach Sisters Online Store
They advertise as a company of three sisters in Palm Beach. The products they sell are trash; the shipping takes weeks because it's coming from China. When you email them, they cla...
Employer Impostor Asked Me to Buy Gift Cards
A scammer emailed me as my boss and then got my number to text me about buying gift cards for them for "a surprise" for co-workers.
Fake Courier Service Delivery Scam Call
A caller claimed to be from a courier service. They asked if I would be at my home address (they already confirmed it) in the next two hours to sign for a document. They said the s...
Online purchase trapped me in a monthly subscription
I made an online purchase and it automatically signed me up for a monthly subscription. I can't cancel it - the phone number doesn't work and I get no reply to emails asking to can...
Fake voice over contract leads to $150 banking scam
Grandalliancefinance.com is scamming people by asking them to pay $150 refundable to withdraw payment for fake voice over contracts. They use apps like Telegram and WhatsApp to tar...
Warranty phishing call: I gave up my info before realizing
He said his name was Brandon, and that he was going to go over my payment options for the warranty. Unfortunately, I gave him my email, mileage of my car, the last 6 digits of my c...
PayPal deposit phishing attempt
The person sent an unauthorized deposit to my account with a note asking me to call a phone number if I did not recognize the charge. If I had called the phone number listed in the...
Loan Solicitation Robocalls With Spoofed Numbers
I've been receiving daily calls over the last 2 weeks from a Robo dialer that uses many different spoofed numbers. A person named Jessica or Anthony Schmidt leaves voicemail messag...
TikTok Boneless Couch Scam
I paid for a boneless couch advertised on TikTok for $9 on March 3rd, 2026. I paid $16 total with taxes and fees. I have emailed several times asking about my purchase. They emaile...
Fake Amazon Fraud Alert for iPhone 17 Purchase
I received texts and voicemails numerous times, and when I called, they claimed they were from Amazon. The texts and voicemails said they were checking on an iPhone 17 purchase for...
Fake remote job interview asks for personal info
A woman claiming to be Mrs. Glen Griffin, Online CCO, emailed me about an at-home remote job. I interviewed with her yesterday. As soon as she asked me for my personal information,...
Fake $3,000 loan led to bank account loss
The scammer asked me for my login info, and I now lost access to my money and my bank account. I lost it as well after they said they were going to deposit a loan of $3,000, but I...
Shoe Stretcher Purchase Comes with Hidden Subscription
In March 2026, I purchased a shoe stretcher from the Premium Foot site for $32.99 (plus shipping and processing fees $11.98). I received the product that same month. In April I not...
PawChamp Charged $95.99 for Secret Membership
I initially purchased a dog training program for $40 from PawChamp. Six months later, a charge tried to appear on my credit card for two weeks before the $95.99 officially posted....
Phony home warranty letter leads to phishing call
I received the attached letter informing me that my property's home warranty was about to expire on 04/16/2026; however, the letter did not identify the name of the insurance compa...
Auto warranty letter with fake check and threats
I received a phishing letter about an auto warranty. It came with threatening language and a fake check regarding my vehicle warranty. The sender had my name and address, but provi...
GoTickets holds tickets until day before show
Like others, I mistakenly purchased concert tickets from GoTickets.com. After taking my money, I received an email that said 'Order Confirmed, Tickets Delivered!' Yes, they used an...
Kidney supplement order never arrived, card charged again
I ordered this product in support of kidney function. The product never arrived. When I contacted the seller, they stated that even though their product was made in the US, their f...
Online Purchase Scam at 4coastdesign.com
I made a purchase online at https://4coastdesign.com. After entering all my personal and credit card information and clicking "PLACE ORDER," no order number was provided, and I did...
Fake Job Offer Asks for Direct Deposit Info
Employment - Signed employment contract around 3/24/26, W-4, and Direct Deposit Info (Regions Bank). Contact with all supposed staff has been frequent up until 2 days ago (contact...
Job scam demands fee for ATS-compliant resume
I was contacted by Ariaynena Mia about a job, and then this person tried to convince me to pay a fee to a website to make my resume ATS compliant. Seemed like a scam, so I looked i...
Fake Design Job Interview Turns Out to Be a Scam
Similar to another poster, I was approached on Behance by "Camille Champagne," who was looking for a graphic designer for the site Spotlight Over the City. I was told to apply for...
Phony Debt Collection Callback Scam
The caller left this message: 'Hello, this is Miss Payton Gray calling in regards to a pending claim here in my office against you. I do need a return call from either yourself or...
Door-to-Door Cleaning Pitch Raises Red Flags
A girl came to my front door and rang the doorbell. When I opened the door, she was holding a small bottle of blue liquid dish soap and handed me a Hook and Associates business car...
Loan shark calls: don't verify, they hang up
Repeated calls from this scam lending company. The most recent was from 858-598-0484 with an automated message telling me that my application for a debt consolidation loan has been...
Volufiline rebrand scam charges $39.99 monthly
Online Purchase SCAM company selling Volufiline. Website says they are "rebranding" and now go by Volumize.us. I purchased a bottle of Volumize in January 2026 on sale for $30.00....
Fake Debt Collector Calls About Nonexistent Debt
I've been getting multiple calls saying I have collections, but I don't have any debt. They said they were from Advance Financial Servicing and were trying to collect a debt. They...
Home Warranty Phishing Letter
We received a 'Home Warranty' letter that named a financial institution we've done business with in the past. At the top it said 'Official Business' and 'Penalty for Private Use $3...
Fake booking.com agent sold me flights that didn't exist
I had contacted booking.com and spoke to someone pretending to be an agent. He arranged flights and a rental car and charged my credit card. He emailed me the itinerary and tickets...
Online Denture Order Delivers Useless Snap-On Teeth
Ordered product online. Paid, they took money immediately. Got email that night it had been shipped. 3 weeks later received package from Evelyn (no last name, company not mentioned...
Puppy Scam: $400 Lost and No Dog
I ordered a puppy and he said $400 total. The transport company said they needed $500 for transport insurance. Animal control asked for $500. The vet wanted $100 even though I sent...
Inheritance Letter Impersonates Real Lawyer
Foreign Money Exchange - Inheritance - Timothy V. Hanofee LLP. Inheritance scam. Claiming to be the attorney of a rich man with the same last name who died of covid complications....
Phishing Call About a Firearm Purchase on a Chase Card
I was called by a number from New York I didn’t recognize so didn’t answer. Was immediately called again so I picked up the second time because my mother is in extended care and th...
Dr. Oz Gelatin Diet Trick Delivered a Scam Product
I saw a video on Facebook that advised of Dr. Mehmet Oz's gelatin diet trick. There were also celebrities, such as Kelly Clarkson, that shared their personal success with the diet....
Phishing call from fake law firm Williams Peters
A phone number was able to bypass my call waiting for unknown or presumed scam numbers and was identified as "Williams Peters" on caller ID. The message left said: "This is Tina fr...
Goda Perfume Instagram Scam Costs $118.23
I was really excited to try this Goda perfume (body oil) endorsed by J. Anniston, which now I'm shocked she would back this company up. Instagram was offering a buy 1 bottle for a...
Online Shift Braces Scam Delivers Dog Bed
I bought and paid for shift braces online and received a dog bed, outfit and bag. Contacted them through email, the only way to contact the company. They returned email and told me...
AI Bot Call Threatens Skiptracing
It was an AI bot caller that called me for the very first time and left this voice message: "This is Tina calling from Williams Peters and Associates. We have made multiple attempt...
Lady Gaga Ticket Scam on TikTok
A now-deleted post was made on TikTok from the user @marytheblessed974, with the name Mary D. Ayon attached to it. The post detailed having three Lady Gaga tickets available for pu...
Capital One Impostor Steals Money and Replacement Cards
Called and told me they were from Capital One Bank, my card was hacked and they were going to send new ones. Then they took my money out of my bank, paid them off, changed my addre...
Mortgage Postcard Scam: Urgent Call Request Is a Pitch
Phishing - Mortgage Services Group LLC - Mortgage Postcard Scam. The postcard states: 'IMPORTANT NOTICE: RESPONSE NEEDED BY [DATE A FEW DAYS AWAY]. This notice is regarding your cu...
Fake Microsoft Teams Invite for Real Estate Lead
I'm a real estate agent, and I got a lead on one of my commercial properties from an out-of-state person. They emailed me and said they'd like to set up a Teams meeting to go over...
$1,000 Amazon Order Swapped for a Metal Tag
I have never had an issue ordering from Amazon. I ordered an item priced at $1,000 before taxes. The reviews were excellent, but the seller wasn’t listed. I didn’t notice this when...
PayPal $0.01 deposit phishing warning
I got an email from PayPal saying I had received a deposit of $0.01 from this entity. The email title says 'Alert: Your account link to a third-party wallet. A small deposit confir...
How to Spot a Tax Relief Phone Scam
Now that tax refunds are starting to roll in, scammers are out looking to get people to make a hasty call back to get their refunds without trouble. I got a voicemail that, to some...
Walmart Email Scam Alert
My wife received a series of emails from WalMart in the early morning hours. All arrived within a few minutes of each other. The first one thanked her for choosing "password free"...
Fashion Nova text: $400 order I didn't make
So I got a text this morning saying congrats on my $400+ order at Fashion Nova. I didn't order anything, but they used my debit card, and the shipping address is mine with a differ...
Replied to Cloned Friend Email About Amazon
Earlier today, I received this email from a friend with the subject “Gift Items”: Hi, Just asking, do you use Amazon account? Thanks [Name of friend] Sent from my iPhone I r...
How an RFP Email Scam Fooled Me
I received an email similar to this last week from someone who would have sent me a request for an RFP. It looked phishy, so I forwarded it to them and received a quick response co...
Fake Tracking Number Kept Me Waiting
I ordered online 3 items and for over a month they had a tracking number associated with the order to keep you watching and expecting the package to be delivered. And when it reach...
Spoiled Frozen Fruit Order from Durigold
Hello, the phone number I entered is not actually the scammer's phone number. They did not have a contact number since this is a web-based business. I initially placed an order of...
Mop Soap Subscription Trap
Online Purchase - Online Purchase. This company targets you by automatically signing you up for a subscription of their mop soap without your knowledge. They then conceal any ways...
Phishing call about undeliverable mail
Phishing mail scam: Called to verify my mailing address, said they have been trying to mail something and unable to reach me. They contacted people I know more than twice with the...
Phony Fed Demands $12,800 Withdrawal
The phone rang and he identified himself as working for Feds. He got my credit card #, then instructed me to go to Regions Bank and withdraw $12,800. Then I was to go to Walgreens...
Return Shipping Costs More Than the Product
I ordered two linen top/pants and a scarf from North Fashion on their website on March 10. I received the items on March 28, but the quality was not linen fabric, and they didn't f...
Online Retail Scam: No Tracking After Payment
Online Purchase - Online Retail Scam. The website was on Shop and Shopify app, so I went to their physical online website to purchase. I was charged and provided an order confirmat...
Fake Chick-fil-A Job Offer Phishing Scam
This job posting was on LinkedIn, and I applied. I received an email, which I have included below. I felt a bit uneasy and wanted to look them up before I clicked on the link they...
CVS Remote Job Scam Requires Payment
I was targeted for a remote position with CVS that I found on LinkedIn, but they told me to go to a website, https://jobhiringpllc.com/, and fill out the form. This included paying...
Ninici.com: Digital Copy Instead of Book
When you go on the website Ninici it shows the Etopian bible. So being a person going on the site you would expect a book. Nowhere on the site mentions they will email you a digita...
TikTok Cookware Ad Adds Unwanted $7.99 Charge
I was on TikTok and came across an ad for a cookware set for $19.99, free shipping, 3-7 day delivery. I have never ordered anything off of TikTok prior. I went to their page, seeme...
Online Retailer Scam via Apple Cash
I went on the website and placed an order. They emailed me and said I needed to make payment by sending Apple Cash to this number (765)-413-8431. Once I submitted payment I never h...
Advance Fee Loan Deducts $150 After Bank Info
I applied for a loan online with Lending Club. After providing my bank information, $150.00 was deducted from my account (for a loan processing fee).
Near miss with US Claim Registry tax refund scam
I received a call from “Lauren” at US Claim Registry saying there was $4,875 attached to my name from a tax refund, unclaimed stimulus or assistance program, and that I had a day t...
Suspicious Consulting Job Raises Red Flags
First, for legal purposes, these are my suspicions, and I am in no way accusing this company of a scam. I am just pointing out the very obvious red flags. This company has a fairly...
Fake Passport Office Charged Me $104.88
I googled US passport when I was trying to get my son a new passport. This company popped up with the "gov" in their name and website info, so it slipped past me that this was not...
Fake Fashion Nova Customer Service Number
I Googled Fashion Nova customer service and the following number came up on Google: 1-844-530-2877. When we contacted the number, they seemed confused as to why we were calling. Th...
Loan Scam Calls Won't Stop Despite Opt-Out
Loan scam callers ring me numerous times from different numbers every day. I have selected the option to opt out of calls, and they still call. I have spoken with their reps and to...
Repeated Robocall Scam Impersonating Tax Officials
I am reporting a persistent and coordinated 'number rotation' harassment campaign. For the third time in 24 hours, I have been targeted by a robocall from a group impersonating tax...
Fake Tax Relief Calls Persist Despite Removal Requests
This company calls my phone 5-6 times a day requesting to make a tax relief payment and resolve tax debt. I have requested to be removed twelve times and they have not complied.
Fake Humana appointment texts lead to no call
I got the following text and a few others like it from this number +1 (502) 695-0711, asking me to make an appointment: “Hi Mark, this is Lisa from Humana reaching out. It may be t...
Fake invoice scam threatens my credit over $444 tech fee
Same as other incident listed. They called the business I work for claiming they were calling back and that I had spoken to a colleague of theirs to verify information. I, again, w...
Fake Home Warranty Letter Scam
I received a letter that was essentially a printed copy of an email (with the URL in the bottom left corner) that said “Subject: Urgent: Unexpected Change for Property.” There was...
Bogus $11 Million Inheritance Letter
A letter was sent to me claiming that a relative or possible relative had passed and left an $11 million life insurance policy. When I googled the name of the supposed law firm, I...
Online store on Shop app takes $73, no delivery
Online Purchase - Online Retail Scam. Website was on Shop and Shopify app, I went to their physical online website to purchase. I was charged and provided an order confirmation say...
Overseas return policy scam costs more than product
March 10, I ordered two linen top/pants and a scarf from North Fashion on their website. March 28, I received the items, although the quality of the items was not linen fabric, nor...
Phone Scammer Faked Feds and Tried to Steal $12,800
The phone rang and he identified himself as working for Feds. He got my credit card #, then instructed me to go to Regions Bank and withdraw $12,800. Then I was to go to Walgreens...
Fake tracking number from online clothing store
I ordered 3 items online. For over a month they had a tracking number associated with the order to keep you watching and expecting the package to be delivered. And when it reached...
Tricked into a Mop Soap Subscription
This company targets you by automatically signing you up for a subscription of their mop soap without your knowledge. They then conceal any ways to cancel your subscription and mak...
Spoiled frozen fruit order from Durigold
Hello, the phone number I entered is not actually the scammer's phone number. They did not have a contact number since this is a web-based business. I initially placed an order of...
The $11 Million Inheritance Letter That Was a Scam
A letter from 'Tomasz & Heffelfinger' was sent to me claiming that a relative or possible relative had passed and left an $11 million life insurance policy. When I googled the name...
Fake Invoice Threatens Collections for $444 Tech Fee
Same as other incident listed. They called the business I work for claiming they were calling back and that I had spoken to a colleague of theirs to verify information. I, again, w...
Fake Humana Checkup Appointment Scam
I got the following text and a few others like it from this number +1 (502) 695-0711 asking me to make an appointment: “Hi Mark, this is Lisa from Humana reaching out. It may be ti...
Passport Form Scam Costs $104.88
I googled US passport when I was trying to get my son a new passport. This company popped up with the "gov" in their name and website info so it slipped past me that this was not a...
Fake Fashion Nova Customer Service Number
Google Fashion Nova customer service and the following number came up on Google: 1-844-530-2877. When we contacted the number they seemed confused as to why we were calling, there...
Repeated Robocalls Impersonate Tax Officials
I am reporting a persistent and coordinated 'number rotation' harassment campaign. For the third time in 24 hours, I have been targeted by a robocall from a group impersonating tax...
I Can't Stop These Loan Scam Calls
They call me numerous times from different numbers every day. I have selected the option to opt out of calls and they still call. I have spoken with their reps and told them to rem...
Advance Fee Loan Deducted $150
I applied for a loan online with Lending Club. After providing my bank information, $150.00 was deducted from my account for a loan processing fee.
Online Retailer Asks for Apple Cash, Then Vanishes
I went on the website and placed an order. They emailed me and said I needed to make payment by sending Apple Cash to this number (765)-413-8431. Once I submitted payment I never h...
Ninici.com Sells Digital Copy Instead of Book
Counterfeit Product - Ninici.com. When you go on the website Ninici, it shows the Etopian Bible. So being a person going on the site, you would expect a book. Nowhere on the site m...
Fake CVS Job Asks for Credit Report Fee
I was targeted for a remote position with CVS that I found on LinkedIn, but they told me to go to a website, https://jobhiringpllc.com/, and fill out the form. This included paying...
TikTok Cookware Ad Scam Charges Declined Fee
I was on TikTok and came across an ad for a cookware set for $19.99, free shipping, 3-7 day delivery. I have never ordered anything off of TikTok prior. I went to their page, seeme...
US Claim Registry Phishing Call
Received a call from “Lauren” at US Claim Registry saying there was $4,875 attached to my name from a tax refund, unclaimed stimulus, or assistance program, and that I had a day to...
Pharaohs Consulting: Job Scam Red Flags
First, for legal purposes, these are my suspicions, and I am in no way accusing this company of a scam. I am just pointing out the very obvious red flags. This company has a fairly...
Fake Chick-fil-A Job Email Turns Out to Be a Scam
This job posting was on LinkedIn, and I applied. I received an email, which I have included below. I felt a bit uneasy and wanted to look them up before I clicked on the link they...
Still getting PayPal recovery codes after closing account
When I first started getting the codes despite not requesting them (March 30), I closed my account. However, for three nights in a row, I keep getting password recovery codes (alwa...
Fake File Certification Scam Call and Text
I received this text: '[Name] to prevent escalation regarding file xxx-xxxxx, contact the issuing agent at xxx-xxx-xxxx. File Certification Services on behalf of T.S.G. Stop2End.'...
Robinhood Text Turns Into Suspected Phishing Call
I got a text from Robin Hood (the financial app) claiming someone tried to access my account. They gave a reference number and a number to call. I immediately opened the app and c...
Unsolicited packages with my name: brushing scam?
So about a week ago I received an Amazon package in the mail with a random name but my address, and I never opened it. Fast forward to this past weekend (April 5, 2026). I receive...
Fake Google security call with personal details
TLDR: REMINDER THAT GOOGLE NEVER CALLS YOU. Just got a call saying that they are Google's security team, and someone in Moscow tried to change my phone number, etc. They even got...
I Almost Lost $450 to a Comment-on-Video Scam
Hey reddit, If you didn't see my flair, I was a victim of a comment on video scam. I wish I was thinking straight, but I'll tell you. I got a call from a number saying my job appl...
Almost scammed buying gravel on Facebook Marketplace
I recently ordered gravel from someone on Facebook Marketplace. They didn't have an official company, but that wasn't a red flag right away because I figured it's a guy with a truc...
False refund promise in Infinity Learn foundation course
I am writing to bring attention to a grave case of unethical sales practices and financial misconduct by the Infinity Learn sales team. I was approached for a "Foundation Course"...
Falscher MT5-Anruf: Auszahlung gegen 6% Gebühr
Hallo zusammen Es ist mir schon fast peinlich, eigentlich habe ich gedacht, ich falle auf so etwas nicht rein, bin aber trotzdem etwas irritiert, ob nicht doch etwas Wahres dran i...
Phishing for SSN in a Craigslist rental scam
I just got scammed through Craigslist. I was looking for a house to rent and came upon this. They reached out to me and said that to start the process, they would need to do a cred...
Shirt ordered from StudioLoreni never arrived
I was looking online for a specific polo shirt that I'd found in a shop, but I didn't like the colour. So I tried to reverse image search it and found the same shirt in the colour...
AmsTek Recruitment Scam: Red Flags to Watch
I recently applied to AmsTek only to realize they are more than likely a scam company trying to steal personal information. I saw a few posts on reddit and I wanted to add my own e...
Accidental Link Click Leads to Endless Calls
I was looking for insurance information available in my state and accidentally clicked a link without noticing. I filled in my personal information, including my name, phone number...
The 15 Million Email Scam That Almost Sent Me to Laos
Has anyone heard something about this? What kind of scam is this? Help please!! Short story: I received one of those emails saying I will receive a fund of 15,000,000, bla bla bla...
Fake Zoom Update Download
Like many others, my mother has been trying to find a job and has been applying to several places. Enough places ghost you entirely that when you get some kind of response, you're...
Fell Twice for Fake Brightroom Websites
I am ashamed to admit that in the span of the past two weeks, I fell not once but twice for websites impersonating the furniture brand Brightroom (whose products are legitimately s...
Falling for a Tumblr donation scam cost me $150
On a throwaway for privacy reasons. Bit of a long read, sorry. About a year and a half ago, I fell for what I'm pretty sure were some of those Gaza donation scams. It started with...
Bought concert ticket on Instagram, now unsure
I bought this ticket off of someone who posted a comment on Instagram about selling this concert ticket. After conversing and briefly seeing their ticket confirmation from when the...
Two job scams during my job search
Currently I'm looking for work, and I believe I fell for two job scams. One was a trucking job that said they were working with Swift. They sent me a link, but I didn't fill that o...
Fake Auro.AI Job Interview Pushes Malware Plugin
I wanted to share a specific scam I just encountered so nobody else gets their data or crypto wallets compromised. **Please be very careful.** I am okay so far and was not hijacked...
FBI Impersonators Drain Family's Retirement Savings
My family has been scammed by people impersonating FBI. It was incredibly elaborate and has been detailed in other posts but long story short. 1. Called from a legit bank line tha...
Parking Lot Donation Scam Leads to Fraudulent Charges
I went to Target today to pick up a couple things and a group of young men (4-5) approached me when I was heading to my car. They said they were fundraising for their dead cousin's...
Is the $2000 editing job a scam?
Hello, everyone! I want to get some opinions on a matter that’s been bothering me today. I’m trying to figure out if this is a scam or if I’m just overthinking it. I recently came...
A fake job offer led to a check scam
I (22M) got a 'part time job' offer. This was suspicious because I never applied to any part time job. They told me they would mail a check as payment before starting work. They us...
Tenorshare free trial trap: charged immediately, refund refused
My Apple iPad was facing a screen block on 30 Mar 2026. After searching online for technical support, I found this service provider based on its 5-star feedback and Taiwan domain a...
Bay Area Rental Listing Had Big Red Flags
Edit: I'm so glad I asked here. After sleeping over it and seeing the replies here, I've sobered up (figuratively) and will be backing out. Really wanted this to be true as it tick...
I Found an $800 Charge from Meta on PayPal
I noticed a bank transaction today that happened at 2:45am Thursday night for over $800. My bank was not helpful at all, so I did some research and saw some scams spoken of referen...
Home Warranty Scam After Moving In
I just moved into my new house in October of last year, then I got a couple mails saying that 'response to this notice requested' opening says that my home warranty is about to exp...
Phishing SMS From Trade Republic Despite No Account
Over the past two weeks, I've received two SMS messages with a 4-digit code for 'login' or 'change your account,' supposedly from Trade Republic. The weird thing is that I've never...
PayPal $0.17 MXN Transaction with Fake $499.99 Note
I use Paypal somewhat regularly, maybe a couple times a month, to send or receive money. I received an email from Paypal, then went to Paypal directly to check, and this transacti...
Homeowner Impersonated in Craigslist Rental Scam
A scammer is impersonating me on Craigslist, listing my house as a rental. One of the victims found me online and reached out, which is how I learned about it. Through that victim...
When a Scam Email Appears to Come From You
I received an email into my Hotmail junk folder overnight. It's typical scam content about my entire digital life and personal details being obtained, and them trying to extort mon...
Fiverr Phishing Scam: Fake Order Link
So I wanted to start on Fiverr. I created my profile, set everything up, and after spending hours on it, I finally published my first gig. Right after publishing, I started gettin...
Fraudulent Trademark Bill After Filing
My lawyer warned me about scammers after publishing my company address and email in my trademark application. These guys sent me a fraudulent registration bill, and they seem to be...
Mystery Jordans: A Brushing Scam?
Yesterday I received a delivery from UPS addressed to me, with my full name and the correct apartment number and everything. The return address said "Nike" and had an address in Le...
Fake Job Offer Impersonates The Schrieber Organization
I have received 2 contacts from this company in the past month - one by text and one by email. The email uses a domain name that does not belong to The Schrieber Organization, and...
Email Bombing and a $750 Amazon Watch Purchase
At work I got a shit ton of emails from websites that I never went to asking for verification and password confirmation things like that. I have not interacted with any of them, bu...
Remote Job Offer or Scam? The Equipment Check Red Flag
I got an email yesterday for a remote scheduler job, good pay and 25-40 hrs a week. They had me do 2 screening Google doc forms, then today they emailed saying they're offering me...
PayPal Penny Scam: A Penny In, A Penny Out
Today I got an email that said 'an update about your transaction'. The small blurb said they saw an error and are refunding the money. I just made a purchase or two on PayPal, so I...
Fuel Sales Academy job led to crypto red flag
I applied for this job at fuel sales and got invited to a live training week. Everything seemed normal until the instructor messaged privately on their platform asking if I was int...
Redfin Listing Scam Asked for $150 Zelle Fee
Don't contact the phone number provided in the Redfin listing. I was asked to Zelle $150 for an application. The target Zelle information is a Yahoo email. Because Zelle is real-ti...
Bought from fake Schylling website during Easter sale
Can anyone give me advice? I bought from a fake Schylling website because it was running an Easter sale. I didn't find out it was fake until after I couldn't find my order. I gave...
Fake Process Server Threatens Litigation Visit
He said that he was contacting me to sign paperwork regarding pending litigation against me and would be at my home between 3 and 4 pm today. Then left a voice mail saying hanging...
Fake AppenUSA Job Offer Scam
Applied for a remote position, took extensive screening tests, and received an offer for employment. Then I received a letter to set up a profile on their portal. Before continuing...
Threatened Wage Garnishment Over 2019 Payday Loan
A debt collector called and threatened to garnish my wages over a payday loan taken out in 2019. I think they said the company was Cashnet. The woman who called twice, her name was...
Paid $200 for Free Passport Application Forms
I paid this company to 'renew' my children's passports, only to learn later that they do not and cannot renew passports. This website only provides the free government passport app...
Fake NJMVC Site Charged Me $49.99
Phishing: Scammer uses same domain name pretending to be NJMVC to target traffic ticket payers. Their 3rd party site asks you to provide card information to proceed to your ticket...
Indeed Job Offer Turns Into Check Cashing Scam
I was notified from an application I put in on Indeed. They texted me and wanted a personal assistant. They wanted me to cash a check and deduct my pay of $700, and the remaining a...
Phishing Scam: Paid $162.88 for Fake Passport Service
While applying for my passport, I got an email from Passport-Assist. Thinking it was from the government and I was paying for my passport documents, I agreed to pay $162.88 to this...
Fake Law Firm Letters Promise Dead Relative's Millions
Two separate letters with an office renter's name and business address were received at my office address. The return address on the envelopes said "Richard Clark, 3500 Main St, AM...
Instagram Dress Order Never Arrived
Responded to an Instagram advertisement and bought $175 worth of dresses and accessories for my 6 year old daughter. Wanted it by Easter. Ordered in January. Product never arrived....
Fake Legal Process Server Phishing
Phishing- legal County Process Server. Latest number used 564-214-5106. These scammers call from several different numbers and leave 866-264-2981. The script is as follows: “This i...
Debt collection phishing voicemail
Scammer called regarding a debt that was supposedly owed. They left a voicemail without any personal information (including a name) asking to be called back at (866)-574-7312 to se...
Passport-Assist Email Scam Cost Me $162.88
While applying for my passport, I got an email from Passport-Assist. Thinking it was from the government and I was paying for my passport documents, I agreed to pay $162.88 to this...
Online furniture order never shipped
Ordered their cloudless couch, two of them, and a portable TV. They gave me a tracking number and nothing has shipped. That was on March 29. Emailed the company multiple times and...
Instagram dress scam for daughter's Easter outfit
Responded to an Instagram advertisement and bought $175 worth of dresses and accessories for my 6 year old daughter. Wanted it by Easter. Ordered in January. Product never arrived....
Phishing Letters from Fake Law Firm
Two separate letters with an office renter's name and business address were received at my office address. The return address on the envelopes said "Richard Clark, 3500 Main St, AM...
Debt Collection Voicemail Scam
A scammer called regarding a debt that was supposedly owed. They left a voicemail without any personal information — not even a name — asking me to call back at (866)-574-7312 to s...
Fake Law Firm Letters Claim $11 Million
Two separate letters with an office renter's name and business address were received at my office address. The return address on the envelopes said "Richard Clark, 3500 Main St, AM...
Passport Application Email Scam Costs $162.88
While applying for my passport, I got an email from Passport-Assist. Thinking it was from the government and I was paying for my passport documents, I agreed to pay $162.88 to this...
Ordered and Paid, Nothing Ever Shipped
I ordered two of their cloudless couches and a portable TV. They gave me a tracking number, but nothing has shipped since March 29. I emailed the company multiple times and they ha...
Instagram Dress Order Never Arrives
Responded to an Instagram advertisement and bought $175 worth of dresses and accessories for my 6 year old daughter. Wanted it by Easter. Ordered in January. Product never arrived....
Debt Collection Voicemail Scam
A scammer called regarding a debt that was supposedly owed. They left a voicemail without any personal information, including a name, asking me to call back at (866)-574-7312 to se...
Passport-Application Lookalike Charges $162.88
While applying for my passport, I got an email from Passport-Assist. Thinking it was from the government and I was paying for my passport documents, I agreed to pay $162.88 to this...
Fake Law Firm Phishing Letters
Two separate letters with an office renter's name and business address were received at my office address. The return address on the envelopes said "Richard Clark, 3500 Main St, AM...
Couch Order Never Delivered: A Total Scam
Ordered a couch in late Nov, was told it would take 6-8 weeks. Followed up in Dec, then again in January - they said it was in production in Germany - which was fine. Still hadn't...
Fake Legal Process Server Phishing Calls
Latest number used 564-214-5106. These scammers call from several different numbers and leave 866-264-2981. The script is as follows: “This is an important message for (name), conc...
Ordered cloudless couch and TV, never shipped
Ordered their cloudless couch, two of them, and a portable TV. They gave me a tracking number and nothing has shipped. That was on March 29. Emailed the company multiple times and...
Furniture Scam: Couch Never Delivered
Ordered a couch in late November and was told it would take 6-8 weeks. Followed up in December, then again in January - they said it was in production in Germany, which was fine. S...
Couch and TV Ordered, Never Shipped
Ordered their cloudless couch—two of them—and a portable TV. They gave me a tracking number, but nothing has shipped. That was on March 29. I've emailed the company multiple times...
Fake Bank Calls About a Loan I Never Applied For
They always use different numbers multiple times a day, but they always say to call back at 888-269-4978. The messages are always from a person pretending to be Marissa Morgan. The...
Couch ordered online never arrived, lost $3,148
Ordered a couch in late Nov, was told it would take 6-8 weeks. Followed up in Dec, then again in January - they said it was in production in Germany - which was fine. Still hadn't...
Ordered couch and TV, but nothing shipped
I ordered their cloudless couch, two of them, and a portable TV. They gave me a tracking number but nothing has shipped. That was on March 29. I emailed the company multiple times...
Phishing Calls About a Loan I Never Applied For
They always use different numbers multiple times a day, but they always say to call back at 888-269-4978. The messages are always from a person pretending to be Marissa Morgan. The...
Pushy Job Scam Email
I got an email about a job. I replied "I'm interested" and got an email to apply. I checked for scam and affirmed it was a scam. I reported it. The whole time there was a feeling o...
Fake store takes payment for Needoh toy, never ships
Online Purchase. Purchased a Needoh item and attempted to contact the store to cancel my order as I was worried I got scammed and the email is fake. Never got any further notificat...
School Flyer Led to $200 Ice Skating Scam
A school flyer carried home by my child had mistakenly gotten through the superintendent's office—it advertised a program for children's ice skating that was not credible. The flye...
The Couch That Never Came: Online Order Scam
I ordered a couch in late November and was told it would take 6-8 weeks. Followed up in December, then again in January - they said it was in production in Germany - which was fine...
Repeated Fake Loan Approval Calls
They always use different numbers multiple times a day, but they always say to call back at 888-269-4978. The messages are always from a person pretending to be Marissa Morgan. Reg...
Needoh item never arrived after fake store contact
I purchased a Needoh item and attempted to contact the store to cancel my order because I was worried I got scammed and the email is fake. Never got any further notification and no...
School Flyer Led to Skate Lesson Scam
A school flyer was carried home by my child that had mistakenly gotten through the superintendent's office. It was not a credible program for children's ice skating. The flyer indi...
Couch Scam: Paid $3,148, Never Delivered
Ordered a couch in late Nov. Was told it would take 6-8 weeks. Followed up in Dec, then again in January - they said it was in production in Germany - which was fine. Still hadn't...
Fake Court Legal Delivery Phone Scam
Scammer called and left messages on my husband's and my voicemail saying he was with legal mail delivery service for the county but not which county. He says address was undelivera...
Repeated loan approval phishing calls
They always use different numbers multiple times a day, but they always say to call back at 888-269-4978. The messages are always from a person pretending to be Marissa Morgan, reg...
School flyer for skating lessons was a scam
A school flyer was carried home by my child that had mistakenly gotten through the superintendent's office — not a credible program for children's ice skating. The flyer indicated...
Needoh toy order never arrives after scam store ignores cancellation
Purchased a Needoh item online and attempted to contact the store to cancel my order because I was worried I got scammed and the email is fake. Never got any further notification a...
Fake Job Offer Asks for Bank Name
They approached me with a customer service position by email, I was then sent to their talent website to do an assessment. It was 18 questions. One of those questions was what was...
Repeated Loan Approval Phishing Calls
Phishing - They always use different numbers multiple times a day, but they always say to call back at 888-269-4978. The messages are always from a person pretending to be Marissa...
Fake Legal Delivery Scam with Case Number
Debt Collections scammer called and left messages on my and my husband's voicemail saying he was with a legal mail delivery service for the county, but not which county. He said th...
Fake School Flyer Led to Skating Lesson Scam
A school flyer was carried home by my child that had mistakenly gotten through the superintendent’s office—it was not a credible program for children's ice skating. The flyer indic...
Fake Online Store Never Ships Needoh Item
Online Purchase. Purchased a Needoh item and attempted to contact the store to cancel my order as I was worried I got scammed and the email is fake. Never got any further notificat...
Fake Customer Service Job Asks for Bank Name
They approached me with a customer service position by email. I was then sent to their talent website to do an assessment. It was 18 questions. One of those questions was what was...
Daily Loan Approval Scam Calls
The scammer keeps calling daily from a different number each time, but every voicemail left says to call back at (888)269-4978. They always say they’re calling from a loan underwri...
School Flyer Ice Skating Scam
Online Purchase - Multi-State Skating Lesson Scam Website. A school flyer was carried home by my child that had mistakenly gotten through the superintendent's office. It was not a...
Memopezil supplement scam with fake AI doctor videos
I ordered 6 bottles of Memopezil. They had videos of Dr. Gupta and others talking about this breakthrough for memory, and a 60 day money back guarantee. We talked to the Doctor who...
PayPal Verification Scam via $0.01 Transfer
This scammer placed $0.01 into my PayPal account and then took it back out in attempts to verify my account was active. This is a well-known tactic to attempt to commit fraud in a...
Fake Appen job offer exposed by payment question
I applied for a remote position, took extensive screening tests, and received an offer for employment. Then I received a letter to set up a profile on their portal. Before continui...
Passport Renewal Scam Charged for Free Forms
I paid this company to ‘renew’ my children’s passports, only to learn later that they DO NOT and CAN NOT renew passports. This website only provides the free government passport ap...
Fake Check Job Offer via Indeed
I was notified from an application on Indeed and they texted and wanted a personal assistant and wanted me to cash a check and deduct my pay of $700 and the remaining amount they w...
Wage Garnishment Threat Over Old Payday Loan
Debt collections threatened to garnish my wages based on a payday loan that was taken out in 2019. I believe they said the company was Cashnet. The woman who called twice, her name...
Fake legal delivery voicemail scam
Scammer called and left messages on my and my husband's voicemail saying he was with a legal mail delivery service for the county, but not which county. He said the address was und...
Never Received Needoh Item From Online Store
I purchased a Needoh item online. I tried to contact the store to cancel my order because I was worried I got scammed and the email was fake. I never got any further notification a...
Fake Job Offer from 'AppenUSATalent'
They approached me with a customer service position by email. I was then sent to their talent website to do an assessment. It was 18 questions. One of those questions asked for my...
The Loan Approval Calls That Never Stop
The scammer keeps calling daily from a different number each time, but every voicemail left says to call back at (888)269-4978. They always say they're calling from a loan underwri...
Memory supplement scam with fake Dr. Gupta videos
I ordered 6 bottles of Memopezil because they had videos of Dr. Gupta and others talking about this breakthrough for memory. They promised a 60 day money back guarantee. We talked...
Job Seeker Nearly Trapped by Fake AppenUSA Hiring Scam
Applied for a remote position, took extensive screening tests, received an offer for employment. Received a letter to set up a profile on their portal. Before continuing, I checked...
PayPal micro-deposit phishing scam
This scammer placed $0.01 into my PayPal account & then took it back out in attempts to verify my account was active. This is a well-known tactic to attempt to commit fraud in a hi...
Fake Debt Collector Threatens Wage Garnishment
Debt collection threatened to garnish my wages based on a payday loan that was taken out in 2019. I believe they said the company was Cashnet. The woman who called twice, her name...
Fake Check Employment Scam via Indeed
I was notified from an application on Indeed and they texted and wanted a personal assistant and wanted me to cash a check and deduct my pay of $700 and the remaining amount they w...
Passport Renewal Scam Charges for Free Government Forms
I paid this company to ‘renew’ my children’s passports, only to learn later that they DO NOT and CAN NOT renew passports. This website only provides the free government passport ap...
Memopezil Supplement Scam
I ordered 6 bottles of Memopezil. They had videos of Dr. Gupta and others talking about this breakthrough for memory, with a 60 day money back guarantee. We talked to the doctor, w...
PayPal micro-deposit scam to verify active accounts
Phishing - McClure Group Business Strategies. This scammer placed $0.01 into my PayPal account and then took it back out in attempts to verify my account was active. This is a well...
AI Video Endorsed Supplement Scam
I ordered 6 bottles of Memopezil. They had videos of Dr. Gupta and others talking about this breakthrough for memory. 60 day money back guarantee. We talked to the Doctor who said...
Fake AppenUSA job offer: red flags and a lucky escape
Applied for a remote position with Appen USA, took extensive screening tests, and received an offer for employment. I then received a letter to set up a profile on their portal. Be...
Bait and Switch: Paid for a Book, Got an Ebook
This is a bait and switch operation. They set you up to make it appear that you're getting a hard copy book. They take your address, they state "Free Shipping" and they have a scro...
Paid to renew passports but got free forms
I paid this company to 'renew' my children's passports, only to learn later that they DO NOT and CAN NOT renew passports. This website only provides the free government passport ap...
Fake Avera Health Job Scam
I received an email about a work from home job pretending to represent a real company called Avera Health. I was told to download the Signal Application for communication. I was se...
The 1-Cent PayPal Verification Scam
This scammer placed $0.01 into my PayPal account & then took it back out in attempts to verify my account was active. This is a well-known tactic to attempt to commit fraud in a hi...
Fake Memory Supplement with AI Doctor Videos
I ordered 6 bottles of Memopezil. They had videos of Dr. Gupta and others talking about this breakthrough for memory, with a 60-day money back guarantee. We talked to the doctor wh...
Paid for a Paperback, Got an E-book Scam
This is a bait and switch operation. They set you up to make it appear that you're getting a hard copy book. They take your address, they state "Free Shipping" and they have a scro...
I Avoided a Job Scam Posing as Appen.com
Applied for a remote position, took extensive screening tests, and received an offer for employment. I then received a letter to set up a profile on their portal. Before continuing...
Avera Health Job Scam: Near Miss with Fake Check
I received an email about a work from home job pretending to represent a real company called Avera Health. I was told to download the Signal Application for communication. I was se...
Scammer deposits $0.01 into PayPal to confirm active account
This scammer placed $0.01 into my PayPal account & then took it back out in attempts to verify my account was active. This is a well-known tactic to attempt to commit fraud in a hi...
Memopezil supplement scam with fake doctor videos
I ordered 6 bottles of Memopezil. They had videos of Dr. Gupta and others talking about this breakthrough for memory, and a 60-day money back guarantee. We talked to the doctor who...
Fake NJMVC ticket site charges $49.99 subscription
Scammer uses the same domain name, pretending to be NJMVC, to target traffic ticket payers. Their 3rd party site asks you to provide card information to proceed to your ticket and...
Phishing caller tricked me into sending personal info
A phishing call claimed they wanted to help from someone else scamming about personal business between two people and wanted to make the others stop. I sent my personal email addre...
Paperback bait-and-switch delivers e-book instead
This is a bait and switch operation. They set you up to make it appear that you're getting a hard copy book. They take your address, they state "Free Shipping" and they have a scro...
Fake Avera Health Job Scam Asks for SSN and Bank Info
I received an email about a work from home job pretending to represent a real company called Avera Health. I was told to download the Signal Application for communication. I was se...
Loan Underwriting Phishing Voicemail
This is a transcript of the voicemail I received: Hello, this is Marissa Morgan calling from underwriting. I'm calling regarding your loan approval. Your file is in final review. I...
Fake NJMVC Site Charges $49.99 for Fitness Subscription
Scammer uses the same domain name pretending to be NJMVC to target traffic ticket payers. Their third-party site asks you to provide card information to proceed to your ticket and...
Bait-and-Switch: Paid for Paperback, Got E-Book
This is a bait and switch operation. They set you up to make it appear that you're getting a hard copy book. They take your address, they state 'Free Shipping' and they have a scro...
Fake NJMVC Site Charges $49.99 for Sport and Flex
Scammer uses the same domain name pretending to be NJMVC to target traffic ticket payers. Their third-party site asks you to provide card information to proceed to your ticket and...
Fake Avera Health Job Demanded SSN and Bank Info
I received an email about a work-from-home job pretending to represent a real company called Avera Health. I was told to download the Signal Application for communication. I was se...
Caller posed as helper in personal dispute
A caller claimed they wanted to help stop someone else from scamming about personal business between two people, and said they wanted to make the others stop. I sent my personal em...
Bait-and-switch book: paid for paperback, got e-book
This is a bait and switch operation. They set you up to make it appear that you're getting a hard copy book. They take your address, they state "Free Shipping" and they have a scro...
Avera Health Job Scam
I received an email about a work from home job pretending to represent a real company called Avera Health. I was told to download the Signal Application for communication. I was se...
Instagram dress scam for my daughter's Easter outfit
Responded to an Instagram advertisement and bought $175 worth of dresses and accessories for my 6 year old daughter. Wanted it by Easter. Ordered in January. Product never arrived....
Fake NJMVC Ticket Site Charged $49.99
Scammer uses same domain name pretending to be NJMVC to target traffic ticket payers. Their 3rd party site asks you to provide card information to proceed to your ticket and says y...
Fake Debt Collection Voicemail Scam
A scammer called regarding a debt that was supposedly owed. They left a voicemail without any personal information (including a name) asking to be called back at (866)-574-7312 to...
Fake Auto Warranty Expiration Letter Scam
I received a letter stating that my factory warranty has expired and I need to contact them to get my service up to date. I had to provide my VIN and mileage.
Passport-Assist Scam Costs $162.88
While applying for my passport, I got an email from Passport-Assist. Thinking it was from the government and I was paying for my passport documents, I agreed to pay $162.88 to this...
Instagram dress scam cost $175 and never arrived
I responded to an Instagram advertisement and bought $175 worth of dresses and accessories for my 6 year old daughter. I wanted it by Easter. Ordered in January. Product never arri...
Fake Inheritance Letters from a Phony Law Firm
Two separate letters with an office renter's name and business address were received at my office address. The return address on the envelopes said "Richard Clark, 3500 Main St, AM...
Debt Collection Phishing Call Left a Voicemail
Scammer called regarding a debt that was supposedly owed. They left a voicemail without any personal information (including a name) asking to be called back at (866)-574-7312 to se...
Loan Approval Phishing Voicemail Transcript
This is a transcript of the voicemail I received: Hello, this is Marissa Morgan calling from underwriting. I'm calling regarding your loan approval. Your file is in final review....
Bogus Appen Job Offer Red Flag
I applied for a remote position, took extensive screening tests, and received an offer for employment. Then I got a letter to set up a profile on their portal. Before continuing, I...
Passport renewal website charged me for free forms
I paid this company to 'renew' my children's passports, only to learn later that they DO NOT and CAN NOT renew passports. This website only provides the free government passport ap...
Payday Loan Scam Threatens Wage Garnishment
Debt collectors threatened to garnish my wages based on a payday loan that was taken out in 2019. I believe they said the company was Cashnet. The woman who called twice was named...
Micro-deposit PayPal scam uses $0.01 to verify account
This scammer placed $0.01 into my PayPal account & then took it back out in attempts to verify my account was active. This is a well-known tactic to attempt to commit fraud in a hi...
Instagram Dress Order Never Arrived
Responded to Instagram advertisement and bought $175 worth of dresses and accessories for my 6 year old daughter. Wanted it by Easter. Ordered in January. Product never arrived. Em...
Fake Needoh purchase never arrived
I purchased a Needoh item online. I attempted to contact the store to cancel my order because I was worried I got scammed and the email is fake. Never got any further notification...
Bait-and-Switch Book Order Scam
This is a bait and switch operation. They set you up to make it appear that you're getting a hard copy book. They take your address, they state "Free Shipping," and they have a scr...
Ordered couch and TV, got fake tracking number
Ordered their cloudless couch, two of them, and a portable TV. They gave me a tracking number, but nothing has shipped. That was on March 29. Emailed the company multiple times and...
Fake ParcelNova Job Interview Voicemail
After I rejected the call, I got this message: "Hello, This is Adreanna Konrad from the HR Department of ParcelNova Delivery. I'm calling about your job interview for the remote Sh...
Passport renewal website charged for free forms
I paid this company to 'renew' my children's passports, only to learn later that they DO NOT and CAN NOT renew passports. This website only provides the free government passport ap...
Fake Litigation Server Phone Scam
He said that he was contacting me to sign paperwork regarding pending litigation against me and would be at my home between 3 and 4 pm today. Then left a voice mail saying hanging...
Garnish Threat Over Old Payday Loan
Debt collections threatened to garnish wages based on a payday loan taken out in 2019. I believe they said the company was Cashnet. The woman who called twice, her name was Susan C...
Fake NJMVC Site Charges $49.99 Subscription
A scammer uses a domain name pretending to be NJMVC to target traffic ticket payers. Their third-party site asks you to provide card information to proceed to your ticket and says...
Avera Health Imposter Job Scam
I received an email about a work from home job pretending to represent a real company called Avera Health. I was told to download the Signal Application for communication. I was se...
Fake Job Offer Check Scam on Indeed
I was notified from an application on Indeed, and they texted me. They wanted a personal assistant and wanted me to cash a check and deduct my pay of $700. The remaining amount, th...
Couch order vanished after months of excuses
Ordered a couch in late November, was told it would take 6-8 weeks. Followed up in December, then again in January - they said it was in production in Germany - which was fine. Sti...
Fake Legal Mail Delivery Scam Call
A scammer called and left messages on my and my husband's voicemail saying he was with a legal mail delivery service for the county but not which county. He said the address was un...
Phishing Calls About a Fake Loan Approval
They always use different numbers multiple times a day, but they always say to call back at 888-269-4978. The messages are always from a person pretending to be Marissa Morgan. The...
School Flyer Skating Lesson Scam: No Refunds
A school flyer was carried home by my child that had mistakenly gotten through the superintendent's office. It was not a credible program for children's ice skating. The flyer indi...
Bogus AppenUSA Job Offer
Applied for a remote position, took extensive screening tests, received an offer for employment. Received a letter to set up a profile on their portal. Before continuing, I checked...
Pushy Employment Email Scam Recognized
Employment sent email. Replied "I'm interested." Got email to apply. Checked for scam. Affirmed scam. Reporting. The whole time there was a feeling of push, with a nasty attitude.
Fake debt collection voicemail
A scammer called regarding a debt that was supposedly owed. They left a voicemail without any personal information, including a name, asking me to call back at (866)-574-7312 to se...
Passport-Assist Scam: Paid $162.88 for Nothing
While applying for my passport, I got an email from Passport-Assist. Thinking it was from the government and I was paying for my passport documents, I agreed to pay $162.88 to this...
PayPal Micro-Deposit Verification Scam
This scammer placed $0.01 into my PayPal account and then took it back out in attempts to verify my account was active. This is a well-known tactic to attempt to commit fraud in a...
Fake memory supplement scam with AI doctor videos
Online Purchase - supplement. I ordered 6 bottles of Memopezil. They had videos of Dr. Gupta and others talking about this breakthrough for memory. 60 day money back guarantee. We...
Two Phony Lawyer Letters Promise $11 Million
Two separate letters with an office renter's name and business address were received at my office address. The return address on the envelopes said "Richard Clark, 3500 Main St, AM...
Fake Job Offer Asks for Bank Name
They approached me with a customer service position by email. I was then sent to their talent website to do an assessment. It was 18 questions. One of those questions was asking fo...
Daily scam calls offer fake loan approval
The scammer keeps calling daily from a different number each time, but every voicemail left says to call back at (888)269-4978. They always say they’re calling from a loan underwri...
Fell for a Robinhood Wallet Scam and Lost $3K
I got scammed out of my Robinhood investments (about $3K). This is the crayon version of what happened. I received an email with a login code for my account. I had not requested o...
I downloaded a fake e-vite installer from my friend's hacked email
This seems different from the Punchbowl scams I've looked up here. I was asked to download *and install* the file for the full experience. Stupidly, I did. I deleted it instantly u...
The Discord Trap: Nearly Lost My Reddit Account
To be clear, I'm talking about another Reddit account of mine; I don't feel like posting there right now. I got hit with the, "I accidentally reported you, now message me through D...
Mysterious $7k transfer from my MIL's credit union
MIL is elderly but still mentally sharp. Had $40K in a local credit union savings account. Got a call from a foreign-sounding woman saying $7k had been transferred to another perso...
PayPal Phishing Email About a $600 Bitcoin Purchase
Hi, I got an email from the notifications SignEasy email regarding a PayPal purchase I didn't make. I was a bit antsy at first because I didn't make a purchase of $600 in bitcoin a...
Fake MCPVP Discord server steals Microsoft accounts
MCPVP is one of the largest competitive Minecraft servers now, with over 20,000 people playing daily. McPVP has a website for leaderboard called MCTIERS. Anyone from the community...
Gave SSN Digits to Fake Job on Indeed
Throwaway since I've already given out too much personal information for one lifetime... I was trying to find a job on Indeed, and found one run by a Devilcorp. I used Indeed's re...
US shipper lie leads to non-delivery
I believe I was scammed because my initial order stated that I would receive the product in a couple of days as they were a US shipper. They then overcharged me, and I reached out...
Fake PepsiCo Job Offer Credit Check Scam
I applied for a Call Center Representative – Remote position with PepsiCo (US) on LinkedIn. Then I got an email saying, "Thank you for your application... We are pleased to inform...
Online purchase bait-and-switch shipping scam
I believe I was scammed because my initial order stated that I would receive the product in a couple days as they were a US shipper. They then overcharged me, and I reached out abo...
Online Purchase Never Arrived
I purchased on Jan 4, 2026, received tracking information, but no product. I reached out via email and was told the package was sent, there is an issue with the shipping, and advis...
Imposter PepsiCo Job Offer Asks for Credit Check
I received an email that said: "Thank you for your application for the Call Center Representative – Remote position with PepsiCo (US). We appreciate your interest in joining our te...
Paid for Product, Never Delivered
I purchased Jan 4 2026, received tracking information and no product. I reached out via email and was told package was sent, there is an issue with the shipping, advised to allow m...
Fake PepsiCo job offer asked for paid credit check
After I applied for a Call Center Representative – Remote position with PepsiCo on LinkedIn, I got an email from someone named Carey Waye claiming to be a hiring manager. It said m...
The package that was 'delivered' but never arrived
I believe I was scammed because my initial order stated that I would receive the product in a couple days as they were a US shipper. They then overcharged me and I reached out abou...
Phishing Link from a Focus Group Form
So I received this email after filling out a focus group Google Form. I've done a lot of research studies and since it seemed legit, I didn't think much of it and clicked on it. On...
Fake Zelle support via sponsored Google result
I've been trying to figure out if this is a known scam and wasn't able to find anything, so I figure I should share my experience. I was scammed $50 for a concert ticket on Saturda...
Debt collection scam call targeted my dad for $3,000
My dad received a phone call today that raised a lot of red flags, and I'm curious if anyone here has experienced something similar. My dad lived in New York for about 65 years be...
Texts About a Car I'm Not Selling
Yesterday I had a voicemail from someone saying they found my Craigslist ad selling a car. The thing is, I'm not selling any type of car. It was only once, so I thought maybe he ju...
eBay Account Suspended After Return, Refund Cancelled
So I bought a very expensive watch from a seller PureWatches who apparently had only good reviews. The watch did not function properly and the seller claimed to have a 30 day retur...
Kalshi account hijacked with stolen card deposit
I reached out to customer support on the app and emailed them. I got a response through email from an Elias at Kalshi and sent all the evidence he had asked for, but my conversatio...
Phones, Socks, and a Stolen Identity
Someone opened a T-Mobile account in my name, using my email, and sent phones to my house. I contacted T-Mobile the morning after the account was opened and refused the phone deliv...
Capriconnect.me bait-and-switch after $50 deposit
I want to warn anyone considering using Capriconnect.me (capriconnect.me). Before depositing, I specifically asked if SMS delivery works in Jordan. I was clearly told that it work...
The fake bank transfer scam in Leeds
This really sucks and honestly has gotten me in my feels. It was only £170 but I only had 200 until the 10th, and I have driving lessons and a gym membership, food shopping to do....
eBay account created with my email and MFA locks me out
Someone created an eBay account with my email address and enabled MFA, so I can’t even reset the password. They already posted a new listing. What’s the scam, and how did they crea...
Callback Scam Hidden in Apple Order Email
I checked my email and saw an email from the Apple Store telling me that I had ordered an iPad. I didn't order an iPad, so my first thought was this is probably spam. I looked at...
Payday loan scam: red flags and how to avoid it
I would like to bring up to you guys that if you are taking a loan online from any lending company, and you receive calls from CashNetUSA, Advance America, Community Choice Financi...
Accidental $2,000 E-Transfer or Scam?
This has never happened to me before, but here we are... over $2,000 CAD was auto-deposited into my account from someone I don’t know. Now the sender is messaging me across Faceboo...
Steam and iCloud Scare
I got scammed. Two people contacted me on Discord. They told me they work with data and account theft and were interested in my Steam account, which is worth quite a bit. They sugg...
Yahoo 2FA code arrives from random numbers
I needed to sign into Yahoo on my phone browser. I had a code sent by text, but it didn't come. I tried email, that didn't come either. Then I tried phone again... and I got that t...
I Fell for a Car Scam and Sent My Info
Okay to cut to the chase, I literally fell for this car scam and emailed the lady who was supposedly selling her car my full name, my full address, and my phone number and I'm frea...
Phishing text or real card fraud? The $0.83 charge revealed it
Hello everyone! Just wanted to know if this is a phishing scam text/email. I usually have all my transaction notifications in my Chase text thread messages when it's over $0.01 to...
Punchbowl Phishing Scare: I Clicked but Didn't Bite
I too am a cotton-headed-ninny-muggins (quoting Elf) who clicked on the recent Punchbowl scam email. The email address was legitimately my friend’s and the email looked somewhat no...
Discord scam: 'accidental report' phishing attempt
"COURT OF CIVIL LAW" LOL. I was added by a random who claimed he accidentally reported me. Pretty believable—it happens. And I'm not familiar with Discord procedures, so I went al...
Spoofed iMessage with Leaked Info
My fiancée just got an iMessage from his own phone number. They sent multiple nudes, and outdated personal info like his parents' names, their house information, etc., to a group c...
Fake Job Email Tricked Me Into a Phishing Form
Usually my school email is pretty good about filtering things, and I’m also sleep deprived, so bad decisions were made. I received an email about a remote job assisting the profess...
Lawsuit email scam keeps haunting me
So I fell victim to an email scam (to my knowledge). They left me alone for a while and just reached back out. When this has happened in the past, things continue and I keep fallin...
Better Path Financial Phone Harassment
This is no exaggeration, I receive phone calls from Better Path Financial every single day - one day I received 7 calls from them! I am sick of it, but even spam filters don't catc...
Etsy QR Code Phishing: Fake Customer Order Confirmation
I got a message from a “customer” asking: “I just redid my office and is this ok for sensitive skin?!” with a link to my listing for elastic beaded rings. I replied: “yup! i actua...
Lowball gold offer and unresponsive return process
Hi All, I'm looking for some advice or shared experiences. I recently sent some gold to a company called Goldsell for valuation, but the offer I received was significantly below ma...
Fake Amazon password recovery email hides scam phone number
I wanted to share this because when trying to look it up here, the answers are always "someone is trying to log in with your email they got somewhere else," but that's not the case...
Phantom Airbnb Booking on My Account
I woke up to a strange string of notifications — “I” booked a home in Austria, was charged 500 euros on my PayPal, but then the booking was canceled and the charge was reversed. I...
Mysterious parking citation for a car I don't drive
I received a parking citation from City of Covina (near Los Angeles, CA) with an issue date back in August 2025, logged at 2:28AM. The weird thing is that I am from NorCal and have...
Spoofed Bank Callers Ask for Account Balance
I had an interesting encounter with what I think were scammers. I received a call from a phone number associated with my bank. I'm 100% sure the phone number shown on the caller ID...
Phantom Debt Scam: Fake Mediator Collects Payment
Two days ago I received a call from a mail delivery service stating they were going to deliver documents between 3-5pm the next day. The courier stated the documents are sealed and...
The fake recording gig that sent an eCheck
A guy emailed me saying he found me on Instagram and liked my playing. He asked me to record drums on 2 songs and needed to be completed by April 8th. He sent me the 2 songs. They...
Fake 1-star reviews from address-theft scam
Hi everyone, I manage the Google Business Profile (GBP) of a small physical store in Italy; no e-commerce, just in-store sales. Lately I've been targeted by a lot of fake 1-star...
Trapped by GaneshFast fake loan app: ₹900, 7-day trap
I want to warn everyone about a loan app called “GaneshFast Personal Loan”. I applied thinking it was legitimate. It showed higher loan amounts and normal tenure, but after applyin...
Ariat Boots 90% Off Was a Scam
I saw an ad on YouTube shorts saying Ariat boots were 90% off. The website looked totally legitimate, and I ordered some knowing that it was too good to be true but hoping maybe it...
Bank Impersonation Scam Costs $3,000
So I’m in Canada and I had a phone call showing it was from my bank, or so I thought, showing as TD Canada Trust. They asked me if I tried any of the 3 requests that were flagged o...
Walmart Order Scam Leads to Identity Theft Concerns
Hi all, My wife got an email saying her order was going to be delivered. She never placed an order and assumed it was just a scam, but then today she received another email confi...
Is Western Union holding my MTCN a scam?
So I am selling a laptop to someone and they’re paying me via Western Union. They asked for next day shipping from UPS and how much it was going to cost. I went to my local UPS and...
Google's AI Overview sent me to a fake Bank of America number
Today I Googled "close my Bank of America account" to find out how to accomplish that task. The very first thing on the page was a Google AI Overview with a phone number to call. I...
Fake Invoice for a Virtual Assistant Meeting
Hello, a few days ago I started receiving emails from this company, 'Virtual World Assistants,' reminding me of a supposed upcoming Zoom meeting where they would present me with a...
Voicemail Threatens My Father With a Lawsuit
This voicemail message got to me on my personal phone, but it's addressed to my father. I'm not sure if it's real or not, so I'm worried about what I should do next. How do I searc...
Mac Studio eBay Scam: The UPS Proof of Delivery Trick
I was involved in an eBay scam. I purchased an M4 Max Mac Studio for $520 and thought, 'that's a really good deal.' This was on February 9, 2025. I used my PayPal Credit Card (Sync...
Zelle Buyer Wants Email After Verification Fail
I listed something for sale on the Nextdoor app and someone messaged me that they were interested. I thought it was weird they wanted to pay me on Zelle before even looking at the...
Triangulation scam: eBay refund, then package arrives
So I ordered a computer off eBay a bit back for extremely cheap—around a fifth of MSRP. I was already suspicious before I purchased, but I figured since there’s a money-back guaran...
I Almost Fell for a Phishing Scam
I think I almost fell for a phishing scam today and now I’m trying to figure out if I’m actually safe. I clicked a link in an email that looked like a normal login page. I started...
Fake Google Support Call Tries to Bypass 2FA
I received a call the other day from a 1-877 number. I don't usually pick unknown calls, but I was waiting for a callback from the Canadian Revenue Agency and thought it might be t...
Fake Polish recruitment agency took €800
I was contacted via social media by a company called Ils Garant Sp. z o.o. (also linked to Dubai, website ils-garant.com) offering recruitment services for jobs in Poland. They pr...
WeShop deleted my account and kept my £4,600
I’m posting this because I know I’m not the only one this has happened to. My WeShop account was deleted for “inactivity” and I was told it can’t be reinstated. At the time it was...
Shop Mistry took my money and ghosted me
I usually don’t post things like this, but at this point I feel like people need to know. I placed an order with Shop Mistry almost 2 months ago after seeing their ads and marketi...
Oxaam.com promised free Perplexity Max for deleting Reddit post
They offered me a free Perplexity Max account, saying they use enterprise software of that AI. They said they offered it because I was a long-time user. A few days later, they stop...
Teen Falls for Banking Screenshare Scam
Disclaimer: yes, I know I'm an idiot. Scammer calls and says this is [my bank] fraud department, here to help because someone has ALL your bank information. We're gonna FaceTime,...
Fake Job Email from Stolen Canadian Domain
I recently applied for a role for Admiral Furniture in Florida on a remote position as a business analyst. The email had scope and stuff from the company website, and there is an a...
Instagram Hack Leads to Verification Code Scam
My friend's Instagram was hacked, and the scammer messaged me from my friend's account. They said they needed help resetting their WhatsApp and asked for my phone number and a veri...
Spoofed AMEX Call for Unauthorized Firearm Purchase
Seems like the same situation as another r/Scams post about AMEX. Unfortunately I fell for it in the sense that I confirmed I didn't open a CC, and confirmed that my name is John D...
Fake PayPal Overpayment on My First Commission
I just got my first art commission, and I don’t want to get in trouble, I don’t know what to do. I’ve seen that many people have gotten scammed this way. The buyer sent me 200 USD...
Phony debt collector took my $500
I owe a certain amount to this company. It wasn't too much, but it wasn't a little. I was contacted by phone about two weeks ago, and they also contacted my mom. That's why I ended...
Daily Calls From Similar Numbers: Bank Scam Red Flags
Unbelievably annoying scam calls. I keep getting calls from extremely similar numbers every day. The number that left a voicemail claimed to be from one of the banks I bank with, a...
Ezoro Shop Scam: Order Never Delivered
Please do not order anything from the website Ezoro Shop, as it appears to be a scam. I placed an order after seeing an advertisement on Instagram. The payment was successfully co...
Contractor Bid Raises Scam Red Flags
ETA: they do actually have work that needs to be done and it is the work this company described. I work for a specialized contracting company. We were contacted by a property mana...
WhatsApp impersonator tricked me into buying gift cards
Hey everyone, wanted to share what happened to me and see if anyone has been in a similar situation. Yesterday night someone impersonated my co-founder on WhatsApp using a US numb...
Scuba company faked family tragedy and kept my $250
**Here’s the story of how Uncle Kimos Scuba Adventures in Oahu used a claimed family tragedy to buy sympathy, kept my $250 after cancelling my dive, promised a refund, and then thr...
Persistent phishing emails after one reply
Hi everyone, I’m dealing with a scammer who just won’t stop emailing me and I’m starting to feel a bit uneasy about it. A while ago, I got an email from someone impersonating my...
Fake Chase Fraud Call About a Credit Card Application
Looking to share an experience I had today with a likely scammer. I received a call today from a local-to-me area code (usually reserved for cell phones) from a woman claiming to...
Phone Provider Scam Knew My Address and Bill Amount
Hi all, This is just a cautionary note. As most of you know, scammers often pose as phone providers, claiming you’re eligible for an upgrade or promotion as a “loyal customer,” wi...
Signed memorabilia purchase turns out to be a scam
I bought a signed piece of memorabilia and paid with a debit card through Shopify/ShopPay, but it hasn’t been delivered yet. I just realized it was a scam. The item says 100% money...
Fake Dries Van Noten job scam on Teams
I’m posting this as a warning about what looks like a fake job/task scam targeting people in Australia. Someone claiming to be from Dries Van Noten HR contacted me on Microsoft Te...
Anonymous X Account Shows Up in Friend's Scam Texts
I have an anonymous public X account that I use on my iPhone. No one in my IRL life knows my X username or that the account is me. My friend, however, was getting typical scam tex...
Gas station shift change phone scam
They're really getting smart. They called at shift change to try and get one over on us. I work at a gas station, and someone called about "calibrating the mobile payment system."...
Someone used my Gmail to create a Walmart account
Noticed a legit "Welcome to Walmart" to my email (Gmail) out of nowhere. I had not signed up for it. Used my email to log on to walmart.com using "Forget my password" for it to sen...
Fake hotel WhatsApp phishing near-miss
Hello! I’m in England. Last week, I booked a two night stay in London via the AMEX travel platform. The stay is for March 23-25, and I paid in full (£150). Last night, I received a...
Fake FBI calls target my mother over arrest warrant
Hi, I’m writing this in hopes of getting some answers or some peace of mind in my situation. My mom started getting phone calls from an out-of-state number saying that they were F...
Phishing Email Knows My Real Home Address
So, I checked my spam box and noticed a strange phishing email. The sender's address didn't match the company name, which was ButcherBox. I'd never heard of this company, but someh...
Google Meet Phishing Attempt via Fake Client
I'm a freelancer, and got a text from a potential client: "Hi, we found you on BBB.org. My partner and I are currently looking for a professional Graphic designer in Virginia for...
Ticketmaster Fraud: Bank Won't Reopen My Case
3 months ago my card was charged for over $1000 and I was sent an email for tickets to a Las Vegas show that I hadn't bought. I immediately notified my bank of fraud and got a new...
TikTok Promotion Email with Malicious PDF
I am a content creator with a large following. I regularly receive emails about paid promotion posts etc. Many of these are legit and I go through with them and get paid with no is...
Fake Sketchfab Verification Scam Targets 3D Artists
I wanted to warn other 3D artists about a new scam targeting Sketchfab users. A fake “Sketchfab Support” account left a comment under my model saying my account wasn’t verified an...
AT&T Promo Promised $52, But the Bill Was $200
Hi everyone, I need advice because I think I just got scammed. So earlier today, two people came into the store where I work, claiming they're from AT&T and trying to get us to sw...
New Crypto Investor Loses $4K to Fake Exchanges
Hello fellow redditors. I'm pretty sure I know the answers to the questions I'm asking, but did I just wave goodbye to 4k in fraud? To make a long story short, I transferred funds...
Fake Dynamite Clothing Partnership Contract Scam
I received an email from Dynamite Clothing about a partnership similar to the ones I do with SHEIN, where they would pay me and I would create videos for their products. Everything...
Kitsch charged me for items I never ordered
I just got an email confirmation of an order I never placed on Kitsch. It was a negligible $15 purchase, and they even used a discount code! It's being sent to my address. I've nev...
Walmart Account Hacked, But Charged to Someone Else's Card
I kept getting password reset code texts and then an hour later I got a message from Walmart.com saying they canceled an order. I haven't been to Walmart in a month or used the app...
Etsy Seller Stole My Email and Took Over My LinkedIn
I made a digital purchase which I never got. The seller asked me for my e-mail to track the order. I thought it was Etsy policy, but it's not. Unfortunately, I gave them my email....
Bought a PC on Facebook Marketplace, It Was Rented
Hello everyone. I need some help on the situation. I purchased a PC off Facebook Marketplace. Paid $2300 cash for it. Went to the person's home to pick it up with my brother, and t...
Fake Captcha and iPhone Safari Update Scam
Hello everyone, Tried to go on a website of a nonprofit organization that seems to have been hacked: when clicking its address on a computer it shows this fake captcha thing, that...
Scammer closed my eBay case with fake tracking number
I bought an item off eBay and the seller made a false tracking number where a package gets sent somewhere else. I tried to open a case that I did not receive the item. The seller o...
Gazelle Lowballed Me After I Sent My iPad
I sent Gazelle a iPad in perfect condition (although it is an older model). The offer was for $77. I just received an email adjusting the offer to $33 because "**Does Not Hold a Ch...
PlayStation Hacked: £120 Spent and Account Locked
Hi all, I’m not great with technology and just mainly use an iPhone for my day to day activities online. Last Saturday, my PlayStation account was hacked and £119.98 was spent on...
Fake Honda mower site took my Afterpay payment
Website (dolphinstanker.com) is impersonating an actual Florida business and comes up in the first few Google search results when I searched "Honda Lawnmower". I knew that lawnmowe...
Phone scam: 'You have unclaimed documents'
Yesterday, I received a phone call from a San Francisco area code. The voicemail said, “You have unclaimed documents.” I listened, and the recording was in Mandarin or some other E...
SIM Swap Scam: I Shared the Passcode
I got a call from Virgin Media today. They told me that they needed to send me a new SIM card. I think I gave them my email address and then told them the passcode that was sent to...
I lost $205 in Bitcoin to a fake account recovery scam
I have been trying to get my old Snapchat and 2 TikTok accounts back into my possession as my email is inaccessible. I was desperate when someone on Reddit responded to my post and...
Job applicants targeted with fake Microsoft Teams requests
I’ve been applying for jobs and have been getting messages from seemingly random people asking me to provide a “Microsoft Teams email” in order to get further information about the...
Discord Steam Scam: Fake Ban Appeal
So I was chilling and I get a message request from someone on Discord showing my Steam account, asking if this was me. They confronted me about scamming them, which I haven't done....
Email Added to a PayPal Account Without My Confirmation
I never had a PayPal account myself, but received a genuine email from them about updates to T&Cs. I didn't click any link, but verified it's genuine by typing paypal.com and tryin...
Real Estate Mentor Scam: Red Flags to Watch
I started going to meetups for real estate to expand my business. One meetup was for real estate and business networking. I was a young entrepreneur looking to expand my business....
Suspicious Job Interview Email: Spotting the Red Flags
I'm a job searcher right now. Got this email today and questioned it again since I've been on this Reddit a few weeks ago. Their email name looked legit. But it's always best to ch...
Fake JetBlue Support Charged Me $150
I was the victim of an air fare scam. I was trying to find JetBlue customer service due to a mishap when booking a flight. I found a number, though it was off the website, which in...
Fake Police Call Over Acima Debt Claim
Acima Lease is probably the worst predatory loan company known to man, as we all know. I was contacted by a supposed police officer calling from a private number, who stated there...
Neo Mastercard Scam Using Real Phone Number
Sharing to hopefully help this from happening to others: On November 3, 2025, I received multiple calls from the number that is Neo Financial’s actual support number. The caller i...
Bitcoin Blackmail Email Threat from 'Footballquiz App'
I recently got this email sent to me from an unknown source. It appears to show that the email came from me, however, this is a phishing attempt using a “via footballquiz app”. The...
Suspicious Microsoft Support Call with Quick Assist
I had issues logging into my Microsoft account and contacted them. I was worried about the issue, and I had a long day; I did not feel like talking on the phone, so I set my prefer...
Pop-Up 'Hacked' Scam Targets Parent
Parent sent a text to my sibling and me saying, "My computer, Wi-Fi has been hacked, on the phone Apple. Don't call, will call you." Naturally alarm bells went off. We immediately...
Scammers Exploit Google Removal Request to Look Legit
This morning I got an email from Google saying: Request declined Your request to remove a search result associated with your personal info was declined. *[My address]* - Foreclo...
Fake recruiter email and Teams interview red flags
I received an email from a fake recruiter at Ampelo, based in Utah, for a remote graphic design position. She wanted to do a text-based Microsoft Teams interview, which I found out...
Red Flags in a WFH Job Offer
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Art-Collaboration Scam? Curator Offers €3,000
I recently received an email at my professional DJ email address from someone introducing herself as a curator named “Jess.” She said she discovered my music on SoundCloud and that...
Sextortion Email with a Leaked Password
I got this email in my spam folder multiple times yesterday. I'm just worried that my son may have visited a site he shouldn't have. The email actually had an old password that I k...
Compromised Government Email Scam Warning
Official government employees' emails are being compromised. So, this is a follow up to a post I made earlier today. I received an email that is verified to be from an official gov...
Duplicate sextortion emails from fake companies
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Beware bookonline.com hotel booking scam
Hey everyone, I had an experience today that I wanted to share and get ideas on. I made a hotel reservation for my boss with what looked like a legit booking website. It was the...
VIN Check Scam: Fake Buyer Charges $45
The site might be real, but they got people calling 'for sale' numbers or texting and asking them to send the VIN check report. Not a big deal, so I do it. It costs $45 and posts t...
How I Got Out of AskNebula.com's Mystery Charges
I was going through my subscriptions and noticed I’ve been getting charged $49.99 every month on PayPal from “YOLO BROTHERS / AskNebula.” I don’t remember ever signing up (and hone...
Fake Luxembourg Cashier Job: AEDM and Europass Reg Scam
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my experience with a recruitment agent in India to warn others and get some advice. I was targeted for a "Cashier" role in Luxembourg with some very...
Mystery iPhone Order on Shop Account
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Fake job scam led to extortion for $24,000
I need help and advice. I was caught up in a fake job scam involving picking up money and sending out fake checks. I have lost $24,000 of my own money from my paychecks and taxes o...
Fake Sprinklr Recruiter Scam Job Offer
I received a text from someone claiming to be a recruiter for Sprinklr. They sent a link to a Microsoft Teams chat and told me to confirm my availability via the chat. They said th...
Furniture company asks for card info in Excel?
So I contacted a Canadian furniture manufacturer directly (Nightingale Chairs, been around since 1928, legit company, I triple checked their actual email) to buy a replacement part...
Job interview with SSN request led to a suspicious hours email
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Chat agent asked for full SSN and told me to bypass security
Hey Reddit I really would like to know if this is as sketchy as it feels, and what my next best steps should be. I posted this in r/comcast first. TLDR; Xfinity live chat agent...
LinkedIn job interview offers crypto payments?
Hi, came across a LinkedIn person who just made his profile related to recruitment. I applied and today was my interview scheduled — no email, just a LinkedIn Google Meet link. I j...
Job Scam Leads to Bitcoin ATM Request
I was already suspicious from the jump, but I've been desperate for a job so I went through with it. Basically, the first day all I had to do was send emails to 'clients'. Then he...
Persistent Blockchain Reactivation Phishing Calls
Hi, I got a phone call last week from someone claiming to be from Blockchain, saying that I had an account made in 2021 and since it hasn't been used since, and there's been some s...
Bakebao.com and Seel.com Scammed Me
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Ransom Email Actually in My Own Drafts
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Rental Scam Cost Me $900
This response is after having sent over $700 (not including applications) and finally asking if we can just meet at the property before I sent the '50% of one month's rent to ensur...
Scammer Hijacked My Amazon Account
My email and phone number in my Amazon were removed by a scammer, who input their email and phone number. They even turned on the 2-step authenticator. Is there any way to find the...
Is This 'Seeking Heirs' Letter Legit?
I live in the USA. I have a fairly common last name. ChatGPT says I share it with about 40,000 other people in the USA. I received a letter today from a financial consultant in Bel...
Flight booked in my name without my credit card
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I fell for a fake job listing scam in the UK
It was a customer service rep for Trinity Laban, everything seemed very legitimate. The recruitment name checked out, the emails were professional and spelled correctly, with the c...
Trying to Get Out of the SheSells Program
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Zelle Pending Payment Scam on Facebook Marketplace
Someone on FB Marketplace asked me if they could pay via Zelle, PayPal, or Venmo prior to meeting up to 'reserve' their spot in buying my listing. Suspicious behavior, but I gave t...
Free Dog Photo Giveaway Asked for Deposit
I entered a ‘Senior Dog Photography Session Giveaway’ that I saw marketed on Instagram, because I saw the company is based in Vancouver which is near me, and my senior dog is cute...
Fake Parking Violation Text with $6.99 Fine
I received a text message today from a phone number with a +1 (845) area code. The message included an image titled “Parking Violation Notice.” It says my vehicle was parked in a “...
Suspicious $10.04 PayPal Payment and Fake Customer Service Number
I check my email once a week and tonight I noticed an email from PayPal with the subject: "Urgent: Steps Needed for Your Recent Payment" (the email was from PayPal and looking at t...
Fake 'Family Update' Email Nearly Tricked Me
My grandfather has been friends with this man named Mike since about 2016, maybe earlier. Mike is some leader of this event that my grandpa still goes to and interacts with. My gr...
Almost fooled by a carefully timed phishing email
So I received some emails from no-reply@smbnielseniq.com. At first the email address looked legitimate. When I searched it on the internet, it actually appears to belong to a real...
I Clicked a School Invite Phishing Email and Logged In With Google
So I got an email from someone from my school saying I was invited to something even though I'm not really friends with them, but I'm stupid so I clicked it. It told me to log in w...
The American Express Scam with a Fake FBI Video Call
I got a call from a person who claimed they were from American Express. They knew my name and asked me if I had made a charge at a firearms store in DC. No. They then asked if I ha...
Unexpected charge after buying PassFab for Word
Hello, two weeks ago I was really stressed about a password I forgot on a Word document. I tried many ways to get it. In the end I bought an app called PassFab for Word. I bought t...
Phishing Email Posing as Paid Research Opportunity
I got an email from my school (or so I thought) about a paid research opportunity that only required 7-10 hrs a week getting paid $400 (dumb, I know) and all I had to do was *text*...
Almost Scammed on Nextdoor Over a Zelle Payment Request
Long story short, I'm disabled and can't drive. Can't really leave the house either without other people's help. I got some stuff out of storage to sell today, and got an offer; it...
I Fell for a Law Firm Phishing Scam
The email was from a law firm I have some dealings with. It said there was a document and needed me to log into Google. It was elaborate, and I fell for it. They got my Google pass...
Fake gift card exchange site stole my balance
This website scammed me and others out of money by posing as a fake gift card exchange website. They were the top listed and sponsored Google search result which made me trust tha...
Macy's Gift Card With Missing Numbers Replaced
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Subscription phishing email with my real card number
Hello, I received an email just a few minutes ago out of the blue claiming that I have subscribed to some service and letting me know when the next payment will process. I do not s...
Phone Company Impersonation Scam
I just fell for a scam on the phone with a person impersonating my phone company. Long story short, I fell for some stupid discount thing and gave them access to my mobile carrier...
Water bottle order and suspicious tracking
I recently ordered a water bottle from their website, it was £39 (I know it seems expensive but it's allegedly an Owala dupe) and it's a gift for my husband. I ordered it nearly a...
Fraudster Overpaid My Credit Card and Paid the CRA
My “bank” called and asked to verify some recent transactions they found suspicious. It was a charge to a car rental place in Toronto. They also said the charge had a wrong postal...
Fake Assistant Asked Me to Create a Facebook Event
I got an email from “Mark Divine assistant Jeff” asking me to participate in a Meta livestream event held on a specific date. Ahead of the event, he asked me to join a Zoom call s...
Fake PayPal Note Inside Transaction
Similar things have been done before, but I'm posting this because the Scammer did something clever that I hadn't encountered before. They posted a small transaction to my account...
Threatening voicemail with death threats
Yesterday I received a phone call. It did say suspected scam so I didn't pick up, but they left a voicemail. It was about a minute long, mostly in a foreign language, but with a fe...
Fake Discord Friend's Game File Led to Blackmail
This is the first time it's happened to me and I was definitely gullible. But I'd like to ask for advice, and sorry if it's a long post. So, I was on Discord as usual and someone...
Plaque Order Inquiry Turned Out to Be a Scam
Hey everyone, wanted to run this by the community because something feels off. I got an inquiry from someone named Jessica asking us to engrave 50 wooden plaques (6x8") for a "Wom...
Apple phishing text with a hotmail sender
Just got a text that said it was from the Apple Store letting me know there had been a purchase in CA (I’m on the other coast) for $149.85. If I made that purchase there was nothin...
Suspicious PayPal Credit Note
This is a valid credit on my account and I checked it on my phone app. But everything about the business and note added stinks to high heaven. "Note from Blink Family Inc You rec...
Small PayPal deposit led to Quick Assist scam attempt
I called the phone number 800-850-3156 in the PayPal app to report a strange small deposit of $0.01. Upon calling, they asked me to go to a desktop computer. I told them I only hav...
Someone Used My Email to Set Up an eBay Account
Hi everyone. Someone recently set up an Ebay account using my email address. I previously had an Ebay account under this address over 15+ years ago, but it was shut down/deactivate...
Email hack and SIM swap steal my identity
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Sendgrid phishing scam with DEI twist
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Fake sheriff's jury duty warrant scam
Got scammed today by someone impersonating the local sheriff’s office. Posting this partly as a warning in case it helps someone else avoid the same thing. The caller said I had m...
Mattress Sale on Facebook Marketplace Turns Into Scam Attempt
I was selling a mattress on Facebook Marketplace. 99.99% sure this dude was scamming, but I want to know if he got too much information from me. Can he do anything with my phone nu...
Scammer's Zelle Request for a $10 Item
I was selling an item on Facebook Marketplace for 10 bucks and this lady messaged and asked for my Zelle email. I should've caught the obvious red flag earlier, but then I got this...
Suspicious saashr.com email after leaving job
I got an email from saashr.com saying an account was created for a company I worked for — and only for a week back in Aug 2025, so over 5 months of not working there. So now I get...
The $2-a-Day 'Tunneling' Subscription Trap
I’ve mapped out a coordinated funnel targeting the side-hustle community. This is a high-precision "tunneling" scam designed to capture recurring payment data by bypassing your ini...
Fake Medical Website Led to Spam Call Panic
I'm shaking right now and can't stop crying, sorry if there's typos. I was half asleep after a hectic exam when my parent told me to check on my medical status. After scrolling on...
A Weird 'Legal Compliance' Contact Card
I looked at my Do Not Disturb notifications and saw this one with a weird banner from my Messages app. I didn't get a screenshot before I clicked it, but it said like "📞Legal Compl...
Fake evite captcha leads to jewelry site
Hello, my sister's email was hacked and sent out an evite email to all her contacts. I'm on my iPhone, clicked the link, and it took me to a captcha, not the typical one that I see...
Fake debt collection: aggressive and personal
I believe I got hit by a debt collection scam but I am surprised by how aggressive it was. It also didn’t have many of the general clues. I got a call from an unidentified number...
Unsolicited Amazon Package With Fraud Charge
Last Thursday, March 5th, my household received a package from Amazon. It was full of things that we had never ordered, used, talked about, or could use in the future. My wife and...
eBay Seller Sends Return Label Off-Platform
I bought a used camera on eBay. The listing said refurbished and working, but it arrived with a broken timer. I messaged the seller through eBay, and he offered to repair it if I s...
Remote Job Scam Asks for SIN and Void Cheque
I recently applied for a remote finance assistant program at some place called Gosal Freights and received this email in response:
"Hello
Father's card used for 90k in Flipkart phone orders
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Sextortion Email Used My Old Password
I've seen a lot of phishing and scam emails, however, today I received an email from a fairly generic Gmail account that claimed to have dirt on me. Some red flags for me are claim...
Ring never delivered after 5-month production wait
I purchased a ring from them in June 2025. Their production time is listed as 5+ months on their website - conveniently just enough time to exceed PayPal's 180-day dispute limit. T...
Still getting Facebook login attempts after a data breach
Long story short, I was a 'victim' of a data breach a while ago and some of my information, including my name and email address, were leaked. I only became aware of this after seei...
Amazon Bag Scam Turned Into a Debt Extortion
Ordered a bag that I liked the look of on Amazon from a seller named Lianghyan. What came of it was surprising. The bag is a LoKori brand Travel Waterproof Weekender in blue. I wa...
Someone Used My Email to Create a Shein Account and Order
I got an email from Shein (real email) saying that my order will arrive tomorrow. The thing is, I never ordered anything from Shein, nor did I even set up an account. I went direc...
Fake Labcorp Debt Collector Scam
Hi! I got a call from someone claiming to be a debt collector for Labcorp regarding a $25 balance from an old exam. I told her no problem, I could pay it right away, and that I had...
Zepto COD orders I never placed delivered to my address
Hi everyone, something strange happened today and I wanted to check if anyone else has experienced this. I live in Mahadevpura, Bangalore, and I regularly use Zepto. I always pay o...
Suspicious free sewing machine offer
Last night my mom forwarded me an email: *Hi,* *Thank you for your message, kindly ask your son to contact me directly.* *The Brand name is Julki, the high speed sewing machine...
Fake Personal Assistant Job Sends Check Scam
I've been applying to different jobs on and off via Indeed, and finally one replied with the following email: "Thank you for getting back to me with the requested information. I a...
Fake charity donation scam costs $10k
Scary experience today when I was stopped while going for a walk with my 2-year-old. Posting here to get advice on getting back any money I can and protecting myself from further l...
Chase Zelle Scam That Nearly Got Me
I want to spread awareness because this one ALMOST got me and I hope it helps people avoid getting scammed. Today I received a call from Chase Bank (my bank) that I verified immed...
Signs This Job Offer Email Is a Phishing Scam
I applied for a job on Indeed the other day and got an email today saying that they want to move forward with me. But the way that the email is written seems very weird to me. It m...
Phishing Text: 'Department of Legal Compliance' Alert
Wanted to post this here for awareness, and I haven't seen this before in any other threads or Google searches. I'm 99.9% sure this is a phishing scam. I received this text message...
Apple Account Phishing Call with Perfect English
I've received numerous scam calls and 2-step authorization for my inactive Apple account today. So I knew from the start that someone was trying to get into my account. About an h...
Discord Impersonator Took My Account
I got a text saying how a friend of mine mass reported me on accident. There's a similar story on this subreddit. I fell for it, gave him my name, email, etc., and followed his ins...
Email compromised, emails missing with graphic overlay
Hello, my email had gotten compromised completely. I managed to get back in and change password and update 2 factor. However many of my emails are missing and a bunch have been for...
Scam Messages Sent From My TikTok Account
Last night, an unknown account messaged me on TikTok. When I opened it, they were actually responding to a message that came from my account, but I didn’t send it. I checked my inb...
Fake Norton Purchase Confirmation Email Scam
Hi all, Posting this for awareness and to see if anyone else has gotten a similar email. I received an email from an iconrado (full name redacted to adhere to rules). The from li...
Fake Warner Bros. Legal Email and Linktree Phishing
I received this email this morning claiming to be from the Warner Bros. Legal team. The domain is appsheet.com and it's a no-reply email for both the from and reply-to addresses. T...
Student loses €2500 to eBay phishing scam
I honestly don’t know what to do anymore and was hoping someone here might have advice. I’m a student in Germany and in February 2026 I apparently became a victim of a phishing sc...
Repeated Amazon Phishing Code Texts
Hi everyone, since a couple of weeks ago I keep receiving messages everyday, usually in batches of 3 to 6, with the following text: "Amazon: Your code is 264015. Don't share it. I...
My TikTok Was Hacked to Send Phishing Messages
hi! so i genuinely have no idea how this is happening. It happened yesterday and this morning where i checked my TikTok and noticed i had "sent" messages to a bunch of random accou...
Unexpected $1 charges from random merchants
Woke up to five $1 charges, all happening within minutes of each other. They are all very strange, not even related to each other: Pennysaverusa.com, Tailored, BookASimcha, etc. Ho...
Instagram artist scam: fake check for profile painting
Received a message request on Instagram from someone who said they had a question for me. At first, it already felt suspicious because they weren’t following me and we had no mutua...
Paid $160 for Aopt.shop Order That Never Arrived
I placed an order way back in December on the 15th last year, and my order still hasn't arrived. I paid 160 dollars for this and I'm extremely upset that I might have gotten scamme...
Ride sharing payment link scam
Hi everyone, I used a ride sharing app that is popular in Eastern Canada out here in the west. I messaged a rider and he gave me his WhatsApp number and I texted him there. He sent...
Remitly Transfers Drained My Bank Account
I'd never heard of Remitly before, and today they drained my bank account into -1000€ within minutes, through different transactions. I never send money internationally, and usual...
Pet-Sitting Job Offer Turns Out to Be a Phishing Scam
This morning I got a message on my college Outlook account (which I later found out is very easy for scammers to access). The message claimed it was offering $800 an hour and 6 hou...
University email donation scam cost me $140
Honestly I thought it was fishy from the start, but I'm surprised how easily I let myself be convinced and fooled into sending my money. Got an email from a university email addre...
Debit Card Used for Fake Apple Subscriptions
Hi everyone, just found out that my debit card was compromised for the last few months. All they did was use it for Apple subscriptions. I pay $10.99 a month for Apple Music, and $...
Family names used in phishing emails
Hello folks. I just wanted to warn and also ask for any general advice about a recent situation. My Gmail account was leaked online years ago, and I started receiving a mountain o...
I deposited a fake check from a job board scam
I fell for a job board scam until the part where they told me to buy bitcoin with the money. They presented the job as an administrative assistant/errand runner role, so I figured...
Task Scam Paid Me—Should I Send the Money Back?
I got in touch with what I'm basically sure is a task scam. The thing is, they gave me money for doing some tasks. I've cashed out over 300€ into my Trust Wallet (about 30 of which...
Voicemail from Tax Resolution Assistance Center
Just received this voicemail today. I filed my taxes about two weeks ago, so I assumed that maybe there was an error and that's why I received this call. However, I figured if the...
Caller with all my info threatened sexual assault and murder
Someone called with all my information—card number, expiration date, social security number, address, email, all of it. After messaging Apple/Goldman Sachs, they said they feared i...
Fake Discord game stole my account
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Spoofed email almost tricked me out of $18k
I was almost taken for $18k the other month. I received an email from an account I owe asking if I could make payment via wire. The scammer changed one letter in the email address...
Brushing scam: 50+ mystery Amazon packages
Hi! I hadn't really heard about this scam until it started happening to me, but I've seen a ton of posts about it here. So over the past few weeks, I've received probably 50+ unord...
I Fell for the Punchbowl Evite Gmail Phish
Hi there. I always thought that I'd never fall victim for a scam like this, but here I am. I received a Punchbowl evite from a real life acquaintance that led to a website that,...
Amazon Fraud Charges Keep Happening to Us
I know there are a number of posts about suspected fraud charges from Amazon, but this is the third time it's happened in our household, and many responses just assume the victim w...
The Etsy Address Change Scam Pattern
I sell vintage items on Etsy. Over the past few months I have gotten the same pattern twice. First, a buyer places an order but does not pay, so the item remains available for othe...
Daily LoanBoostExpress Phishing Emails
Seems like this is a recent phenomenon on an old scam. I get daily emails from senders telling me: "We appreciate your recent submission. Everything is in place on our side, and we...
Fake J.Cole Ticket Transfer on Posh.vip
I called Ticketek themselves because a payment had been taken out but I did not have a ticket sent to me, nor to my email or anything. I had confirmation of the PayPal payment, and...
Tumblr Phishing Scam via Discord
Someone contacted me on Tumblr claiming they reported me by mistake and told me to contact a "Security Assistant" on Discord in order to resolve the issue. During this process, th...
Scam Email From My Own Address
Hey there, first of all, English is not my first or second language. So I am sorry for any mistakes. I got an email some months ago, from my own email as it seems. They threatened...
Fake Police Officer Scam Almost Got My Mom
My 55+ mom almost fell for this scam while she was by herself, so I feel like I should post it here to warn others. I was at work and my mom just so happened to be coming by my of...
Voicemail from National Processing Feels Like a Scam
I got a voicemail from a completely different number. I have no idea what it’s about. Don’t want to call back because it feels like a scam: 'This is kid from National Processing,...
Scam Debt Collector Posing as Mediation Service
I've been getting phone calls from what I assume is a scam debt collector posing as a mediation service called United Mediation Partners LLC. They keep calling from a new, but work...
Fake AU bank account opened in my name
I received an email yesterday that a new bank account was opened at Bendigo Bank in Australia. I am a US resident and never traveled there before. I can usually spot scams pretty q...
Muralist Check Scam Targets Small Artist
For context, I'm a small artist and I just started posting on a portfolio site. She found me there, emailed me, then asked for my Discord. She claims she's a muralist, and when I g...
A Flight in My Name I Never Booked
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Wedding Officiant Nearly Falls for Check Overpayment Scam
As a wedding officiant, I receive ceremony requests through a referral service that is maintained by my Ordination source. Recently I received a request for services where I advis...
Spoofed SSA email about an appointment
I got an email from no-reply@ssa.gov saying I set up an appointment and provided a link to confirm, change, or cancel. The SSA website lists this as an official email, so it almost...
Threatening email spoofs my own address
I got a really weird email supposedly from someplace called Hungerrush. The weird thing is the email is addressed to "hunger, rush," but it got sent to me. I have never received an...
Fell for a Remote Job Scam: What I Did
Hello y'all, I feel stupid and ashamed, but I believe I've fallen for a remote WFH job scam. Everything looked legit, and I even did a little research (not enough, I guess) to make...
Red flags in a CDS job offer via paradox.ai
I had an interview today with CDS, the company that employs the free-sample givers at Costco. I need a job badly, but there were a few red flags, so I'm wondering if anyone else ou...
FKwallet Stole My $1500 After Data Erase
I signed up with FKwallet and had about $1500 USD transferred from Freekassa. I didn't touch it until 2025 (mistake on my part). I thought the money should be safe with them, but t...
Car Deposit Scam: They Wanted Money Without Showing the Car
They were selling a car. I didn’t flag that it was a scam until they wanted a deposit over the phone without seeing the car in person. I blocked them on my phone and went in and ch...
Zelle and unknown shipper: Did I get scammed?
So I’m about 99% sure I got scammed. I found a page on FB selling motorcycle parts. They had like 15k followers, so seemed pretty legit. I inquired about buying a part, they quickl...
Beware: canada-eta.visasyst.com is a scam
Just want to be helpful to people here (there might be topics about this issue already but they are old, and were hard to find, so here's a hot take): * Do not use canada-eta.vis...
Fake iMerit job 'system setup' ended in BitLocker lockout
I want to share my recent experience in case it helps someone avoid a very serious situation. I was contacted about a remote position associated with iMerit. The process looked le...