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Online Purchase

Tiktok ad for comfrt clothing. had a timer to recieve the discoun. i placed two orders and both came with confirmation and tracking. it’s been 31 days and my tracking says the packages were delivered. i reached out and they told me they were shipping me two new orders since i didn’t recieve the first shipment. i call BS. sounds legit in the emails, i even asked if it was a scam just to tell me so my kids wouldn’t be missing out on xmas gifts and they told me they were a verified, well known company and blah blah blah. it’s a scam. be smarter than i was!

Dollars Lost: $101.74

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Comfrt/ Alluresta impostor

Phishing

I received a letter addressed to a company that is not mine, but at my address. Envelope had an inked stamp that said it was mailed from 22204. Letter notes that it’s a “FIRST NOTICE” for 2025 - Annual Registration Instruction Form (Virginia LLCs) and that my annual registration must be filed by 12/31 to remain active / compliant. The letter is similar to the previous complaint’s letter, except the website address is different: my letter had www.nextstepfilings.net as the URL.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Glen Allen, VA- 23059

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Next Step Filings

Online Purchase

Seller's website offers product with big discounts for larger purposes. The return/refund policy says it can be returned within 30 days. I purchased product, which arrived but does not dispense. I attempted a return that the seller has refused to process, and the seller then processed another payment; they subscribed me without consent. I never received the second shipment, and the 'tracking number' link took me to a site that appeared to be Chinese without tracking information but with a sales popup and then a porn popup.

Dollars Lost: $162.72

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Ovela

Online Purchase - MystiVaults

Saw an ad on Tik Tok for this product, in the video they promised that you would receive random Pokemon product (Showed a wall of both Japanese and English product) and stated that each order would come with a free single and or a slab. The seller created a long email list with a lot of people who did a recent order. In the email thread some buyers tried to reach out about a tracking number to which they never replied. Once people started to receive their items not a single person was satisfied with it. No one received what was promised. The seller in the video also shows a high value single and a graded slab, which I understand does not mean we are guaranteed to get one, however it does set up the illusion of getting something. The packs of cards I got were 7 Korean cards (which I strongly believe is fake) I reached out to the seller who said, stated the following, "The promotion on our website is stated as pack/slab/single which the "pack" fulfills this requirement." I requested a refund since I was dissatisfied with the product I received but they do not seem willing to work with me on that. Below I have attached a brief screenshot of all of the unhappy buyers. I'm not sure what I'm hoping to get from this, if I had it my way, I hope to shut down their site so they can't scam others, and give refunds to all the guests who are dissatisfied with what they received.

Dollars Lost: $77.14

Puyallup, WA

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: MystiVaults

Online Purchase - "Local second hand store"

Facebook marketplace listing claiming a new local second hand store opened and can ship a steam deck for 95

Dollars Lost: $95

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Local second hand store

Online Purchase - SoSo snatched fitness

I was told I would be signing up to be a product ambassador for the SoSo snatched fitness company. This was on September 29th 2025. Through Facebook messenger I contacted the owner off her Facebook business page. I sent my money through cash app and proceeded to wait. Weeks went by where there was no contact and she finally reached out and said she was sick and that she would get to me soon. I still have not heard anything back. I have attempted to request my refund through cash app, and through her website with no luck. The lady is active every day on Facebook and continues to post messages and ignore the people that are posting on her feed asking for their money back.

Dollars Lost: $25

Saint Paul, MN- 55106

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: SoSo snatched fitness

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Lottery Claim

Saying I won a share of 2.04 billion lottery winnings

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Quincy, MA

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Richard Lavery

Online Purchase

Ordered something from this website, paid with a credit card which was charged but never received the item or any shipping information.

Dollars Lost: $39.95

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Bear R Us

Phishing - homeowner protection division

I was sent a card saying I was going to lose my coverage. That I should call and get a warranty replacement. I do not have a warranty and I did not call. The name of the company was not really mentioned anywhere on the card.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: homeowner protection division

Home Improvement

There was a contract made with Mark Pentecost about repairing the siding on my garage where it was struck by a driver without insurance coverage. On 4/4/25, I gave him a check for $200.00 to purchase the needed material. For several months he communicated to me that the siding was wrong/had not come/arrived, and he was busy with other work. He cashed the check the same day I wrote it. I have telephoned him throughout the past 8 months and his voicemail was not set up, texted him multiple times with little to no response. This exploitation extends to my daughter who gave you $1,000 cash to repair a place on her roof an damage to some siding. I am reporting this to hopefully prevent this from happening to others.

Dollars Lost: $200

Marion, IL- 62959

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Mark Pentecost contractor

Counterfeit Product - Counterfeit Product

Purchased sweatpant jeans. Customer service is awful! No response for weeks! Then, when finally get someone by email (their phone is disconnected), I was promised my refund. The jeans finally showed up and they are the worst quality!! Very itchy! Not soft as described. I've been promised my refund 5 times now. It's been 4 months of waiting Do Not Waste Your Time Or Money on this absolutely despicable company.

Dollars Lost: $52.9

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Mila Rosabella

Online Purchase

Ordered on March 23,2025 and still have not received to this day. I tried to contact them with no response

Dollars Lost: $51.39

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Snapwhirlz

Online Purchase

The person claim to be sharon morphines, asked to pay for the adoption fee first before adopting, then wanted $199.00. kept wanting me to pay up. And there was multiple account names on chime Garth G, Lisa Addington, Melanda Broaddus, and then I proceeded the payment. And then wanted to pay up the adoption fee sheet that turned out to be fake. I was worried I didn't know if I was gonna get a kitten so I decided to call a real pet transportation only to find out that this was a scam.

Dollars Lost: $100

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Free Kittens For Adoption In Search Of New Homes

Online Purchase

I ordered a jacket, a shirt, a sweatshirt and 2 necklaces for gifts from this website "Love In Faith". Received emails of shipping for over a month. Received an email stating it was delivered, yet no package. My card was charged via NCEM VIBNELLET Westlea for 23.25. I should have known it was to good to be true.

Dollars Lost: $23.25

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Love in Faith

Other

This person with a heavy accent called to tell me that my business Quickbooks Support subscription had expired and she needed me to update my credit card. Immediately I said I wasn't going to give my card info to someone who makes the first contact and then I checked my QB while we were on the phone and all my subscriptions are up to date. I asked for a number to call back if I needed and she gave me 877-624-5077 and said to ask for Jessica.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Quickbooks imposter

Online Purchase

They have a website that seems legit. I ordered a costume that they guaranteed would get here by Halloween or they would refund my money. The costume never arrived. They answered my emails for a little bit and assured me the refund had been submitted but I never received the refund or the item and now they won’t answer any emails. No phone number to call.

Dollars Lost: $45

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Spook Society

Online Purchase

Facebook ad stated free Harry and David gift with shipping I would pay. I entered information (my name, address, phone number and debit card information) and noticed that 14.95 was deducted from my checking account under name of Timelesswardrobe.

Dollars Lost: $14.95

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: TimelessWardrobe

Phishing - ridgemont financial

An automated call wanting to make a "loan". I receive 4 calls a day from a different 800 number and block each number.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Ridgemont financial

Employment - Employment scam

[email protected] Hello, Your talent’s profile was seen on Backstage/AllCasting and I must say, it is one of the best to meet our desired requirement for the Kids Luxury Fashion Photo shoot for Amazon/PUMA Kids Fashion Magazine 2025. It would be an honor to work with your talent. About Dwight Esnard Photography®,We are one of the leaders in professional photography, specializing in portraiture and commercial Photography®. We have both the knowledge and expertise to create and capture the perfect image of yo, so here we are again, calling for an upcoming commercial to market a collective sales kids catalog for the year for Clothes, Bags, Shoes and Purses for our reputable Russian based client (PUMA) who believes in fashionable lifestyle. PUMA. A Multi brand company, PUMA, and the PUMA Group embodies the concept of modern, upmarket shopping. A sports brand, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear for over 65 years, Puma is one of the most well-known sporting apparel brands in the global world. PUMA is the third largest sportswear manufacturer in the world. PUMA stores stock the aforementioned brands and offer an enviable selection of such renowned designer sportswear and other apparels. PUMA has also collaborated with established NYC’s Soho neighborhood with Puma’s Global Senior Head of Lifestyle, Yassine Saidi, and Founder of the Filling Pieces shoe brand, Guillaume Philibert, amongst others. and have decided to collaborate with David Lachapelle Photography®, for their Commercial advert work nationwide. For more information, please visit http://www.puma.com SHOOT!!! PUMA / Amazon Kids Fashion Magazine Shoot 2025 The events date are: Event Date 1: Dec 8th 2025 – (3 Models) Event Date 2: Dec 20th 2025 – (3 Models) Event Date 3: Dec 27th 2025 – (3 Models) You only choose one date to be available for the shoot. Compensation Paid Time: 11A.M -3P.M. The total pay for the job is USD $5000 (Tax deductible) and you will get $500 as your advance/upfront artist discretionary purposes and booking fee balance of USD 4,500 will be paid immediately after the completion of the commercial shoot (Advance/Booking ($500) + Usage rights and services ($4,500) = $5000. There is room for negotiation. You will NOT only receive a paycheck of $500 but also an EXTRA amount that you will use to pay for your wardrobe/costume that will be used for the shoot, which you will be forwarding to the contracted fashion stylist so he can ship out the wardrobe/costume to you before the date of the shoot. REASON being that, the payment for the wardrobe has to be made or billed to your Name/info as requested and acceptable business terms by the representative sponsorship to the fashion stylist, to ensure a tallied customization and label to be printed on your wardrobe.(Read this Paragraph again) The shooting will be held at a rented studio in your location – (we shall arrange a suitable studio and convey its details to you unanimously). Below are the required Payment and Sign-up details you are to forward to us for filling and to mail you the aforementioned Paycheck for the Wardrobe. INFO NEEDED: Your full name, physical address (No P.O Box) state & city, zip code and cell phone number We look forward to working with you on this project. Have a wonderful day! Warmest Regards,

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Dwight Esnard Director Global Entertainment Holdings Inc.

Investment

Was told investments were safe but that has not been the case

Dollars Lost: $100000

Dyersburg, TN- 38024

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: LPL Financial

Phishing

A deceptive item of mail posing as a corporate annual fee registration. The mailer used an unrelated LLC name with personal address and solicits money including the filing fee with links to a QR code. The address used in the mail is a privately owned mailing service in a strip mall in Glen Allen.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Glen Allen, VA- 23059

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Next Step Filings

Investment

Rollover money from a retirement fund was given assurances that it was safe.Told them several times that I could not afford to lose money wanted it in a safe fund.

Dollars Lost: $80000

Dyersburg, TN- 38024

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: LPL Financial

Other - Gerald-Cash Advance

I was told to get the advance I was eligible for I would have to link my bank account, and the debit card associated with it. The app said it was unable to add my debit card but to get a partial advance directly to my bank account I would have to spend a certain amount in the online store. After spending the amount, I was told to choose between two options to have the advance transferred to my bank account. I was unable to choose either option and the 24.74 spent in the online store has to be paid back

Dollars Lost: $24.74

Yorktown, VA

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Gerald-Cash Advance

Advance Fee Loan - Ridgegate Financial / impostor

Incessant nonstop, spoofed calls to my mobile phone, at all hours of the day and night, leaving the same voicemail: “ …is delivered by Ridgegate financial. Our phone number is 934-947-9605. This message is from the loan department. We have a new offer of $55,000 in the form of a installment loan. Your monthly payment is estimated to be $400. To talk to a funding advisor, please choose option 2….” “ Our phone number is 934-947-9605. This message is from the loan department. We have a new offer of $55,000 in the form of a installment loan. Your monthly payment is estimated to be $400. To talk to a funding advisor, please choose option 2. If you wish not to be contacted again…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Ridgegate Financial / impostor

Advance Fee Loan - Ridgegate Financial / impostor

I get about a dozen calls from various numbers a day claiming to be from ridgegate financial claiming that I've been approved for a loan. They say to hit 9 to be put on their do not call list. I've done this and blocked many of the numbers but they keep coming

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Ridgegate Financial / impostor

Employment - Project Rest

Received a text message about a work from home position with Project Rest. The text indicated that I should create or sign in to my Microsoft teams account, add a hiring manager named Tamara Senault and to send a message using this link: https://teams.live.com/I/invite/FAAxGVHqXkebOdLYgy?vg1 and with the interview code PJRT-113.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Nassau County, NY

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Project Rest

Employment - Boxstead Transport

I was contacted by the scammers who got my information from indeed. Initially I fell for the scam thinking I had finally found a job. However, upon doing further research I had found many other similar instances that pointed toward this company being a scam. They have my address and a picture of my driver's license.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Butte, MT- 59701

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Boxstead Transport

Advance Fee Loan - Ridgegate Financial / impostor

They call offering a loan and to speak to someone press 2, to be put on the do not call list press 9...this never happens, they keep calling. If you press 2 they hang up. They have been calling me for well over 6 months and often leave a message without actually calling, not sure how they do this. This has been multiple times a day. Don't bother trying to get on the no call list, they then start calling twice as much. Not sure how to make it stop, or why they keep calling. They call at least once per day, sometimes more than 5 times a day. I am wondering if there is another more sinister reason for the calls, one that no one has picked up on yet.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

NY

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Ridgegate Financial / impostor

Online Purchase - Product never received

LIVESSO bpc-157 I ordered their promotion deal of buying 2 get 1 free. It never came and they will not respond.

Dollars Lost: $70

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Liveso LIVESSO bpc-157

Retail Business - Auto Warranty Offer

LETTER AFTER LETTER WEEKLY IN THE MAIL

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: 2025 HONDA ACCORD

Online Purchase - Takejourney

I found the advertisement on Instagram "Sector1". "Premium F1 Advent Calendar". The purchase was made via debit card on October 3rd, 2025 and despite email updates with the location of the shipment, I have not seen the item, to date. I have emailed and received responses like "don't worry" but no concrete evidence that this item is in transit. I received emails with updates about where the item was in transit. They state that the purchase originated in Italy. The paypal account that took payment is "KIAHOUSEINDUOE044029357733".

Dollars Lost: $63

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Takejourney

Online Purchase - InMivo

Fake website. Product never arrived. Fake contact email for complaints/returns. This website came up on my instagram feed.

Dollars Lost: $38.15

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: InMivo

Phishing - MS Chimney Impostor

I searched local fireplace companies near me and this came up and said it was verified and had reviews and said it serviced my area. I messaged them through Google and they asked for my phone number and then I texted a number it seemed legit they just asked for my availability for service and my address then I got a phone call to confirm . I texted to cancel a few days later because I no longer needed service and the texts seemed really odd like I was talking to a computer or something. Then I did some digging and found the real company had a different number than the one listed on the Google search . I’m really scared because I have a newborn at home and don’t want us to be in danger

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Stow, OH- 44224

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: MS Chimney LLC

Employment - YouTube - IMPOSTER - Recruiting Department

Received a mass text message from the phone number +1 (464) 204-2907 that reads as follows: Hello, this is Rebecca Harris from YouTube's Recruiting Department. We have reviewed your profile and believe you are a great fit for our part-time remote position. The primary responsibility of this role is to assist YouTube creators in gathering information about their work to increase its visibility. • Flexible working hours: 10-60 minutes per day • Salary: 200-500 per day (base salary 2000/4 working days) • Benefits: Free training + 15-20 days of paid vacation per year We currently have 20 open positions. If you are interested in this position and are 25 years or older, please text 2136913932 for more details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: YouTube - IMPOSTER - Recruiting Department

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I placed an order with a company that identified themselves as JCPenney. They advertised a flash sale of 70-80% off. My total order was $35.88. I received a confirmation email on April 15th 2025 with tracking number DDGYL22177551YQ. On May 16th I reached out to the company at [email protected] with my tracking number and advised I received an email stating the package was delivered. I disputed this repeatedly with them that I never received the package and even told them I have a ring camera that would have alerted med of a delivery. My neighbors also have cameras that point towards my home, and I asked them to check their cameras...no delivery on the date and time this company stated my package was delivered. I then asked the company for the carrier's name who delivered the package so I could backtrack for myself, and I was advised they couldn't release that information. However, they offered to resend the package which I agreed to. Again, no delivery. I then asked for a refund, and was told they could only refund me a percentage. I did not agree to that and asked for a full refund, which they then agreed to once they file a claim with their insurance company. The refund never took place, they kept making excuses that it was the bank delaying the refund, not them. I didn't believe them, and this dispute went on for several months. My last email to them was on October 1, 2025, and I asked for the following information: 1. The name of the person in charge at your company who is overseeing this refund, and a phone number. 2. The name and contact information of your delivery company that was supposed to deliver my merchandise. 3. The name and contact information of your insurance company. I never received the information I requested, but they did respond back to say this issue will be resolved in 24 hours. I'm still waiting for this so-called resolution.

Dollars Lost: $35.88

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Business identified themselves as a third party of JC Penney

Online Purchase - Sona Studio

I ordered a custom present and never received it. I emailed multiple times with no response. Then after 2 month I get an email saying my order was shipped. I waited and got another saying it was delivered, it was not. I emailed again multiple times to no response.

Dollars Lost: $25

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Sona Studio

Online Purchase

I ordered a gift online and it was nothing like what the company portrayed it to be. I went through the process of returning the item I included pictures of the proof of purchase the packaging the product as requested and they offered a 20% off the price or a larger size of the same item

Dollars Lost: $36.95

Saint Louis, MO- 63104

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Tenderá delight

Online Purchase

I am filing a formal complaint against SelectSheds.com regarding my unfulfilled order and lack of customer service response. On November 22, 2025, I placed an order with SelectSheds.com for a storage shed totaling $548.99. The company collected my payment immediately, yet the order has remained in “Awaiting Fulfillment” status with no updates since the day of purchase. Since placing the order: The company has not shipped the product. Their customer service phone number is disconnected. They have not responded to multiple messages sent via their website chat and email. There is no alternative contact information available. This behavior strongly indicates that the business is either no longer operating, is engaging in fraudulent practices, or is knowingly accepting payments for products they cannot deliver. I am requesting: Immediate cancellation and full refund. Written confirmation that my refund has been processed. Investigation into this company’s business practices, as they appear to be taking money from customers without fulfilling orders. If I do not receive a response within 1 business days, I will proceed with: Filing a chargeback/dispute with my bank for nondelivery of goods. Submitting a complaint to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Filing a report with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Notifying my state’s Attorney General Consumer Protection Division. I expect a prompt resolution to this matter.

Dollars Lost: $548.99

Winter Haven, FL- 33884

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Select Sheds

Online Purchase

do not know what country this business is located, paid order in october, I sent two followup emails and no response the order# they gave me: LMV7573 I wanted a refund but have lost hope!!!! Shopify seems to be connected to this Co. Item was a KC chief long sleeve shirt. Thank you for your help!!!!

Dollars Lost: $40.94

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Lazmivo

Other

I thought I was getting a mane coon kitten and paid for paperwork and registration. I was also contacted by a delivery service who demanded $400 for delivery fees and a carrier for kitten. The seller keeps giving me the runaround about getting the kitten through them and paying a refundable fee. I have not received anything else from the seller.

Dollars Lost: $100

Orando, FL

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Joels free kittens for adoption.

Employment - Employment Task Scam - Crypto Commissions

Thought it was a job and had to invest bitcoin in company to receive a commission

Dollars Lost: $9000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Phishing

A representative claiming to be from National Asset Management attempted to contact me by phone from 9/9/2025 claiming I owed a debt I wasn't aware of and attempted to collect on it. They refused to provide me with a mailing address for their company and also refused to provide proof of this debt. They also contacted my parents on 11/26/2025 about this alleged matter.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 26, 2025

Business Name Used: National Asset Management

Counterfeit Product

Secure site check out - thru TikTok Website no longer available and all information of yerbamagik is gone

Dollars Lost: $285.96

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Yerbamagik

Other

This company seems items that are not usable and then tries to offer you to keep the item and gift it, recieve 20% back and keep and all kinds of offers over weeks of contact, but never resolves the problem with refund or replacement.

Dollars Lost: $145.95

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Mooyius

Debt Collections - Turnpike Toll Impostor

Claimed I had an outstanding debt on PA Turnpike tolls I have an EZ Pass

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 25, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - YouTube TV Impostor

Fake YouTube TV email said my subscription has resumed which made since because I had paused it. They walked me through a process of sending money they said were just codes through several text messages. $492 X 4 that went through Apple Pay. I contacted US Bank immediately and was told the money was pending and nothing could be done.

Dollars Lost: $1992

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 25, 2025

Business Name Used: YouTube TV Impostor

Debt Collections

Hey this is Ryan Weber I didn't expect to get your voicemail so I apologize for that but the reason why I'm calling is that I have a pending legal matter that's being tied directly to your social and also to your ID the paperwork actually said that I need either you or responsible adult from your residence to give me a call back the holidays are actually coming up soon so I want to give you an opportunity for you to make your statement for the record or I will be forced to sign off on your behalf I'm actually really concerned about maintaining your privacy regarding the spending legal matter so when you get this message give me a call as soon as possible I'm only taking lunch for about 30 minutes today so I'm gonna be available when you call back the office just call back in and ask to speak directly to Ryan and I'll be able to explain everything to you in detail…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Wichita, KS

Date Reported: November 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Ryan Webber

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - UTech Solutions LLC / sweepshark

I am filing a complaint against the sweepstakes/gaming platform “Sweepshark.” The company advertises its promotions as “no purchase necessary,” yet requires players to “verify their account with a minimum of one purchase” before winnings can be redeemed. Customer Support has confirmed that redemption is blocked unless verification is completed through a personal payment method. This practice is deceptive and unfair to consumers. It misrepresents the sweepstakes as free while imposing a hidden payment requirement. By conditioning redemption on a purchase, the platform effectively operates as a pay-to-play scheme, which risks violating consumer protection laws and lottery prohibitions. Customer Support has refused to escalate this matter to compliance or legal staff, stating that “verification requirements cannot be modified or bypassed.” This refusal to address legitimate concerns shows neglect of consumer rights and bad-faith enforcement designed to block payouts while freely accepting consumer losses. I request that the Better Business Bureau review Sweepshark’s practices, hold the company accountable for misleading consumers, and require corrective action to ensure fair and lawful sweepstakes operations.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 25, 2025

Business Name Used: UTech Solutions LLC / sweepshark

Online Purchase

I ordered two necklaces from this business. Received the two I ordered, keeping one and wanting to return one of the necklaces that is very poor quality. They will not warrant a refund - they state they will refund fully if I'm not willing to accept an offer of a 30%, 40% or 50% refund but then they won't refund me. I have emailed them numerous times refusing to take their offer with agreement to pay for the reurn shipping amount. I believe the emails are computer generated and repeat the same thing over and over again. It's frustrating

Dollars Lost: $40

Coppell, TX- 75019

Date Reported: November 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Viole Grace

Employment - Trevor Flocken

I applied to a job on indeed that wasn't in correlation to the scammer, but when they rejected me they gave me Trevors' email address saying that they referred me to him and to email him my resume, so I did, and it looked like a legitimate response from a non-scammer, but before I was about to send my personal information (my address, full name, phone number, employment status), I looked up the legitimacy of his business and immediately was met with a BBB article saying exactly word-for-word on the email I received.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Trevor Flocken

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