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Saw an ad on TilTok near Christmas for cheap Hey Dudes shoes and clothing. Initially thought it was legit and then made a purchase. It took forever to get any tracking details and then all of a sudden it says delivered. So I emailed them and told them it wasn’t and I mentioned I felt it was a scam. They said no and resent the products. Again got a tracking number (a lot quicker this time) and then after a couple of weeks shows delivered. So I emailed them again and expressed my concerns. They originally wanted to give me 70% refund but I called them out and I am supposed to get 100% refund but I’ll believe it when I see it. I have all the emails from them still. .

Met person on Instagram which moved to WhatsApp. Against my better judgment, I decided to follow the person's advice. Attempted to withdraw money (USDT) but Website rejected attempted withdrawal.

Purchased online home decor in Jan 2026 and never received it or received tracking info. Emailed in mid Feb and was told to expect the delivery in 3-5 days. It has been more almost 3 weeks.

Purchased a total of nine items via TikTok link using card payment a month later shipping stated delivered, but nothing was delivered. Attempted to request for a re-shipment of same items. Received another check waited for another 23 weeks nothing received. Overall, the total of two months now I have to wait another month for the refund.

I was contacted via Messenger by a person who called themselves Mary mo li stating I was randomly chosen to win $50k. I was asked to send a $100 gift card, & the package will be delivered to my residence. After I paid the $100 Gift card, this Mary mo li person then said that since my payment was delayed, I needed to send another $200. I told this person that i knew this was too good to be true. This person was insistent on me sending the extra $200 for the package to be delivered. I refused to send any additional money. This person even sent pictures of others with boxes in their hands. Theyve also sent a picture of a black male Fedex worker who will be delivering the box of cash. They wanted me to give my phone numbet to *****instead of Messenger. didnt give my info on****, but I did give my adress & phone numbet on Messenget. Ive deleted the info after I sent it. I stopped communicating with this person afterwards. Im gonna send a report to social media as well. I do have the full conversations on my Messenger page.

I recently received an email from a ‘Thomas William’ claiming to represent Iyuno Global LTD for a voice over job from [email protected]. I did the job and now get this email : YOUR PROJECT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED contact the payment manager now and say to him you were directed by me for your payment? https://Wa.me/+16833330309 I didn't click and reported the scam. Unfortunately, I've been working non stop for 72 hours and even paid a technician to help me. Thank you.

Fake job with a phone interview they sent me a fake gold bar to supposedly forward as a logistic job. I took it in. It was fake. I never contacted them again but they continue to contact saying they’re gonna call the police or whatever if I don’t correct the package and send it out anyways,

** ***** ******** ****** **** ***** * ***** **** ** ***** ***** ****** ** ********* *** *** *** ** ****** ** *** ****** ** ******* Around the end of January of this year, I began receiving texts from my lender of the car I recently purchased, August of 2025. I originally thought that these 986-67, texts, were spam, so I dismissed them. I then found, what I thought was a bill, addressed to me, with my address, in my actual mailbox. This “bill” had the photo, of the same make and model of my car; a Kia, Sorento. Also, when I saw the mail, I’m embarrassed to say that without really studying it, it really made me think that I was late in taking care of business with my car, this is the first time I ever bought a car. I thought that I had been dismissing an extra payment, all along. I called the number on  the “bill”, associating it with the previously dismissed texts from my car lender :  Action required. We’re switching loan payment providers. Please cancel your current recurring payment & set up a new one to avoid missed payments: link provided.. . The telephone number that I called to make a late payment to, is 1-844-763-0130 The texts were legitimate, the “bill”, mailed to me was not. I thought said, “bill”,  was associated with the DMV because it had a barcode on the front. The telephone number that I called to make a late payment to, is 1-844-763-0130, this number was provided in the “bill”.  When I called, the guy said his name was Landon and when I explained I was late, Landon told me that these payments were separate from my car payment the entire time and he said that he could fix it and make things right now by starting to make payments on it. I was still confused but I figured that I just didn’t quite remember everything from that day, that I bought the car. I tried to make the payment of 199.00. I got a notification on my phone from Wells Fargo email, that my card was declined. I was still on the phone with Landon, and he told me the payment declined, as well, so I asked him if I could call him back so I could try to pay it some other time. He then got angry and raised his voice and asked, “you don’t have the money at all?” and said, “How are you even driving that car!?” and he said he was going to try to give me break and if I didn’t send the 199.00 within two hours, otherwise I have violated the contract and he would have to report it and they would have to repossess my car.  I got really scared and I actually believed that it was really going to happen because I didn’t know if I could get the money from my dad. I called my dad to ask for the money and I’d pay him back. My dad sent me 200.00 right away.  I called them back and gave them the payment of 199.00. I told them it was a Visa, debit card number, and VIM. Landon said he was going to send me information and future payment arrangements and I agreed and that was that, I was relieved to catch a break in time. Then I started really thinking about it, when I was calm, on Saturday. So, I made the payment on the 5th of March 2026, and began rethinking it on the following Saturday, March 7th, 2026. So, Saturday, I took the mailer to my auto dealer and asked why they didn’t tell me about this before. The guy at the dealership, where I bought the car, took a look at the “bill” I received in the mail, and already paid, he and told me it was a scam. I went into the Wells Fargo ****** ** ******** *** ***** ** *** ****** ******** *** * ******** ** ***** * ****** *** ***** ************ They cancelled my card and said a new card is on the way. I called customer service for Wells Fargo, and told them everything. I asked for a supervisor and when I spoke with her, *** **** *** *****. She said that it would be okay, because I was clearly, coerced. She said that they manipulated me into paying using anger and threats, which is something that a real company would not do.  She also told me to gather as much information as possible to prevent this from happening other people and make a police report.  So, I couldn’t do anything, because everything was closed. I had to work over the weekend anyway. My family and I started getting all the information photocopied at the library on Monday, we missed work and lost a lot of money and had to pay for all the copies, and with all the notes on the documents I really hope that you can somehow catch these guys. We made notes, on all the documents showing the texts, dates, numbers, the bill, the number we called on the bill, (which when we called it again, it doesn’t even work). We made copies directly from my bank account at Wells Fargo and took photos showing the today’s date of March 10, 2026. We photocopied the paper the branch manager gave me, after I had to get a new debit card. The color copied report of sale, from the auto dealer, when I bought the car. When I looked at the Better Business Bureau website, they want me to upload my documents, so I took photos of the notes on the documents. The same information that is going to the BBB, is going to the police report and will given to Wells Fargo as well. Thank you for your help, ***** ***** *** ********** **** **** ***** ****** *** * ** ***** ******** ** ***** ***** * ******************** ***** **** ******** ***** ****** ******* ** * ** ******* ***** ***** **** * *** *** **** ******* ****** * **** ***** **** ****** **** ** **** ********* ** ******* * **** **** ****** *** ****

I received multiple text messages from different phone numbers from "Chris with Signal Surveys" with a link to the supposed survey site. I did not interact with these messages but from my research and the fact they were oit of the blue, I'm pretty sure it is a phishing scam.

A CHARGE SHOWED UP ON MY CHARGE CARD. I DID NOT APPROVE THIS. IT STATES *HTL DSCNT

Receiving 6 of these calls per day it seems like, even on Sundays. I try to convince them to send me an email, it never works. They tell me they will but then they never do. Trying to get company details to pass onto FTC.

After looking at reviews from other experiences, I realized this was a scam and now I’m worried because I provided alot of my personal information!!!

5.5 million dollars won, 7000 dollars wkly for life a brand new porsch and a year gas card

Payment received from Gentry Zakery DateMarch 11, 2026 at 7:29:53 AM PDT Transaction ID25206349RS218772J Transaction status Completed Gross amount $0.03 USD Note to Gentry ZakeryYou received this email because your PayPal account processed a payout by small deposit confirmation. If you authorized it, no action is needed. If not, please contact PayPal Customer Care at +1 (800) 894-1480 immediately to secure your account and request a refund.

Emailed about a job opportunity. Had multiple interviews and talks about the process. Supposed to get packages and survey them then send to another location. Gave a website that looks good but can't be found on google.

I got a call from a private number and they left a slightly vague threatening voice mail that they had a matter before them with my name on it and they need a statement from me by 5pm est today. And call if ibwant to know more. They provided my first and last name as well as middle name.

I ordered once and it set me on a subscription I never agreed to. Then charged me and the product never came. I sent multiple emails and contact forms and never heard back.

I placed an order for Valentines day. It took 6 weeks with updated emails and AI responses to delayed shipment and cancellation of order. Item came in March and continues, when asking for a return an automated response says they will order more items, no reply to return for refund

Cash Advanced Debt Collection Department Email: [email protected] LAWSUIT COURT CASE FILES NO: CNU-15-A-356987 Invoice number: 71263 Outstanding Balance: USD 2979.61 Payment of the above-mentioned balance is considerably overdue. Our client would prefer an amicable resolution and hopes to avoid further collection measures. To accomplish this, your assistance is required to make payment in full to the quoted bank account within 10 working days from the date of this letter. GB98MIDL07009312345678 Should your payment not arrive within the stipulated period, our client will commence with further collection procedures. This will result in your credit facility being withdrawn, and all current and/or future orders will be cancelled. The collection process will include the recovery of Statutory Cost and Interest that our client is entitled to by law. Furthermore, this process could also escalate to include Legal Action. AMOUNT: USD 2979.61 If you have any questions or comments, please contact Example Company Ltd. within 10 working days by e-mail contact: [email protected] . In case your payment for this debt has already been paid and/or resolved, please disregard this letter. Sincerely, Debt Settlement Associates Debt Settlement Department Gilbert Law Firm LLC. Copyright © 2020 Gilbert Law Firm LLC | Privacy | Terms of use | Carrier

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I was at a Chipotle in Albuquerque, NM. The Parker Project had a table set up right next to the entrance of the restaurant. Two young females were asking for donations via QR code from customers. They said the donations go to help families who have kids with cancer pay bills. I am a cancer survivor. I was approched by the Parker Project at a different location while I was bald from chemotherapy treatments in 2024. I did reasearch on the Parker Project in 2024, it's a scam. The girls at the Chipotle told me Parker, the group's namesake, died from adrenal carcinoma (which they couldn't pronounce). I asked tthem what kind of cancer that is. They said it's kidney cancer. Adrenal carcinoma is cancer of the adrenal glands, usually found in middle age adults, not kids Parker's age. Their IRS document says they are based out of an APARTMENT in Phoenix, AZ. The ladies at the table said they work for Prosperous Management, a marketing company based in Albuquerque, NM that was hired by the Parker Project to raise money. They did not have a city permit with them. The girls called their manager. The manager said the city permit was at the company's headquarters. The manager also did not know what adrenal carcinoma is. Chipotle said the Parker Project had the location's general manager's permission to be there. I will not frequent any business that allows the Parker Project to set up shop on their property. Cancer patients are the target of every scam in the book.

Multiple, persistent texts over the last few months from what appeared to be a legitimate debt collector. Phone number amd website looked fishy. Indicated that the debt was for an AT&T account. Did not click on links.

Contents of text message: "Hi Carrie! This is Kelsey from Blue Wave Events. We reviewed your application and would like to schedule a meeting over Zoom with our Hiring Director. Are you available this Monday at 9 AM CST?"

This "publishing" group actually did a lot of really great work: editing, cover, publishing, trailer, social media. Unfortunately, they said we would make more money selling books from our website. They were just about to go live with that when they disappeared. No communication. Phone numbers so longer existed. Emails gone. They also locked me out of my book website. So dissapointing.

Caller claimed to be from "the loan department" (did not mention from which financial institution) and was calling about my loan (I have not applied for any loans); caller asked me to return their call at 866-959-1689.

I received the following email, upon logging into and checking my Paypal and changing the password everything seemed fine, I did not call the number provided as I did not authorize the transaction and would not interact with said person. mcclure business strategies LLC has sent you ?0.01 PHP. Note from mcclure business strategies LLC: quote You received this email because your PayPal account processed a payout by small deposit confirmation. If you authorized it, no action is needed. If not, please contact PayPal Customer Care at +1 (865) 266-7212 immediately to secure your account and request a refund

A guy named Jacob watts emailed me about a job opportunity for receiving packages and sending them out. Pay was bad 4600 but 5300 with bonuses. He also claimed about a sign on bonus of 800 as well. I tried contacting anyone involved and I get sent straight to voice mail.

I ordered the boots early February and the order said I'd receive shipping information once it shipped out. After two weeks I reached out since I'd received nothing. I'd asked for the status and they said it was still processing and that shipping should start any moment and I'll receive a notification shortly. This was February 15th. Through the next few days of not receiving information on why my order wasn't shipping out within THEIR timeline they advertised, they explained that it had already shipped out, and that id receive an email about it shortly. No email came. By the end of that week I asked for a full cancellation and refund due to them not abiding by their own terms and conditions and I felt by then they were acting fraudulently. They said they'd look into a refund. Now we are midway through March and my credit card company just yesterday reached out to them about my refund. Today, March 13th I received confirmation that my order shipped out today. I told them they had lied about it shipping out mid February but they claimed it was in the middle of shipping. HOW?? PLEASE DO NOT GIVE THESE PEOPLE YOU'RE MONEY. I still do not believe it's actually shipped out because they've told me three times three different days that it had already shipped out. They continue to lie about everything to this day.

They have an apartment listed and tried to have me use a scam credit report link to steal money.

I am a nursing student, and I need comfortable shoes for long clinical days. I went to Google and put in non-slip nursing shoes and saw that Omega Walk had a nice pair of shoes with great reviews and pictures on sale for $44.97. I purchased the shoes on February 25, 2026, and I did not receive them until around March 10. 2026. I tried them on, and they were extremely too big. I then noticed that they were nothing like the shoes they advertised on their website, which I had ordered. The shoe I ordered had somewhat of a pointed toe, slim design, and had the word "Running" written on the back side of the shoe in black. The shoe I received was oversized, round-toed, with the word "quansu" written on the back side in white. I reached out to customer service for a full refund. They responded with an offer to only refund 40%. I believe I am entitled to a full refund. They did not deliver as promised.

This company is trying to continue to take $29.95 from my Credit Card after I have cancelled the account.

They kept texting me asking me to pay my outstand debt, but I actually had already taken care of this through the ccu and ezpass. When I called, no one could help me. When I asked for a verification of the debt they kept transferring me. I know my rights and by law they need to provide me a validation of debt by the FDCPA.... scam

This company misleads with “handknit” sweaters using a fake web storefront on instagram and Facebook that represents a going out of business sale with a touching Colorado business story and an 80% discount. Purchases are transacted through Shopify under the name Charlie Moda. The sweaters are shoddy, inferior products that do not resemble the items on the website and take weeks to receive. Returns are only accepted based upon their “ok”. All return shipping, etc must be paid by the customer and a $15 processing fee for each sweater to return. After some research, all of these sweaters are available on Amazon for a third of the price.

I received 2 text messages back to back different number stating time for medicare wellness check and needing to update information. First text from 888-984-8995 and to call 971-346-2931. Second text from 888-990-6306 and to call 971-3469224

I ordered from SentimentG and even though the shipping says it is in the United States, nothing has been updated and they won't refund my purchase.

Just like the previous post above, my situation was the exact same. Even approached with the same exact text and same exact phone number. Hey, (name)! We called about reviewing your resume and want to schedule a Zoom interview for our Customer Account Manager position tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. Let me know what time works best for you, or call us back at 216-356-6989.

I was online and an ad for an Ethiopian Bible came in for 4.90 cents I put 5$ in my account for the purchase and they have tried 4 times now to get 26.85 out of me.

Endless calls - ask to be removed from their list. So frustrating. Please make it stop.

Unfortunately, this company preyed on individuals observing Ramadan by capitalizing on big sales for home decor items. I purchased 3 items on 2/14 and followed up on 3 different occasions. The marketing scheme advertised that items would be shipped within 2-5 days AND that I'd receive an email when the items were shipped. I also needed to make a color change to my order the day after completing the order. On 2/15 I emailed about the order change and they responded on 2/17 and said "Hello, I will reach out with the team." I never heard back. I reached out on 2/23 because both hadn't gotten an email response about the change and didn't get an email confirming delivery. On 2/25, they responded "Your order was dispatched, however the shipping method used does not provide tracking information. We should have communicated this more clearly, and we sincerely apologize for that. Unfortunately, delays can sometimes happen during transit, and this was not something we expected. Please be assured that we did send your order, and we are doing our best to follow up with the carrier. On 3/2, I emailed again asking about the order change and any shipping updates. No response. On 3/13 (today), I knew something was wrong. I began drafting an email and though to google to see if there were new reviews about the shipping delays and found another BBB scam alert on 3/2 stating a nearly exact scenario. The website I ordered from is now also gone (see attachment). So I just emailed them informing them I'm challenging both payments through my credit card company and reporting them here. These were expensive holiday gifts for family and with the holiday in 6 days, I am both out of time and money. I am also concerned as they took confidential information (mailing address, credit card numbers, etc.) SO please BEWARE in case they create a new website and continue scamming folks.

So I was contacted about a job offer that would be remote. I received emails prior to the call and when I spoke to them on the call, they explained the whole job position pay details as well and how to complete the task. All they asked for to start the process was to fill out an application and they emailed me a link to fill out the application and it just asked for my name ,address ,number ,email and at the end and ask for a picture of my ID front and back and a picture of me holding my ID.

I am a financial advisor and had a client reach out to get my opinion on investing in a PreIPO for SpaceX and Starlink through Blue Chip Growth Fund | Carrington Ridge. I asked him to forward the information to me and it had information in the solicitation that would not be approved by FINRA or the SEC. When I looked into the advisor and firm, neither are registered with FINRA or the SEC. The solicitation email was directed to an outlook domain address, this is prohibited communication. All communication must be on a firm authorized and administered email address. The zip code does not align with a Houston phone number. PreIPO's are not typically offered to retail investors and if they are, they are normally required to be accredited. Finally, their marketing material did not have sufficient or appropriate disclosures or firm identification.

Purchased a suitcase online. Website says they will ship within 3-5 days. After 15 days, the order has not shipped. Repeated attempts to contact them with only AI replies. Initially, their AI response said I received my purchase on the same day that I ordered it and in another state. I replied and requested a live customer support response which took 2 days and I did get a reply that said they were sorry for the delay and were escalating my order. Then I received an email stating that my order has shipped and the tracking number was included in the email but the email had no such tracking number. I still have not received my order.

I responded to an online or popup add on a reputable webpage. I needed reading glasses, which were able to automatically refocus for driving conditions and with the added benefit of filtering blue light while driving. The charge to my card was to appear as Tactical supply 8668090004, which is bogus phone number. I called my bank card company and the charge showed up as Vault Lifestyle Shop 8885067987, which further investigation came back as Vertex Marketing LLC, 546 Fillmore Street, Apt 19, San Francisco, CA 94117. A tracking number, which was supposed to be provided after 48 hours, and never appeared. I called the support number (866 489 6102) offered by [email protected] and asked for a full refund as advertised by the company's money back guarantee (I have a screen capture.) I also asked for a Return Merchandise Authorization and shipping address to return the package shipped. The company instead said to keep the glasses (these communications are all captured in Email exchanges), which I declined and reiterated my request for a full refund to my bank card and a Return Merchandise Authorization and shipping address. So far, I am only getting an Email run-around including a refund notice which my bank card company has not recorded to date.

I put an application for a job posting from indeed.For our peer navigator I was contacted.Did the background check that I paid for I got charged numerous times did not get refunded.The emails were from two different people.The map on their website is not from colorado.They also have a facebook page stating that they have transitional living.They are taking money for applications for that.In deposits, they were promised employment, but I still have not gotten any paperwork or anything.The communication is very poor and not professional.Nothing matches up

Jim Loehrke JR Trucking advertises being a family owned and operated business that buys, sells, and trades used farm equipment and construction machinery. I found a vehicle on their site through craigslist that interested me. Being out of state, I tried calling and emailing. I received a VIN number and tried to set up a pre-purchase inspection. When the mechanic went to look at the vehicle, they aren't located at the advertised location. They are non responsive, and the online inventory all seems too good to be true. Not sure what kind of business they are running, but they don't seem to be in the business of selling used equipment. Luckily no money was lost, just time and hope. Stay away from this website and company.

Appears to be an official government website that you can renew or passport with. Charges a fee up front and then takes all your data. Does not file the passport request and only prints out forms that are free on government website. Does not actually do anything related to renewing a passport and you still have to pay the passport renewal fee separately.

I made a purchase through this company and the products were a complete sham and not worth what I paid for them.

In early December 2025, I encountered an online service operating under the name Total Drive, which advertised itself as a cloud storage provider offering secure online file storage and file management services. The website presented itself as a professional cloud storage platform, suggesting that users could upload, store, and access files through an online account. Based on the information presented on the website, I believed I was purchasing legitimate cloud storage services. December 3, 2025 – Initial Purchase On December 3, 2025, I completed an online transaction with Total Drive using a credit card. The payment was processed immediately after checkout. The service advertised included access to cloud storage and related account features. Following the purchase, I received confirmation that the transaction had been completed and that my account had been created. However, after accessing the account portal, the features available did not appear consistent with what had been implied during the purchasing process. December 6, 2025 – First Refund Request By December 6, 2025, I determined that the service provided did not match my understanding of the advertised cloud storage offering. As a result, I submitted my first request for a refund through the customer support contact method provided on the Total Drive website. The response I received stated that the account had already been activated and that the service had been delivered, therefore making the purchase ineligible for a refund. December 10, 2025 – Second Refund Request On December 10, 2025, I submitted a second refund request, again explaining that the service received did not match the expectations created during the purchase process. I asked for clarification regarding the features included with the service and reiterated my request for a refund. The company again declined the refund request and maintained that the service had been provided because the account had been activated. December 18, 2025 – Credit Card Dispute Initiated After my attempts to resolve the matter directly with the company were unsuccessful, I contacted my credit card provider on December 18, 2025, and initiated a transaction dispute. During the dispute process, I submitted documentation including: the original payment confirmation records of my refund requests email responses received from the company descriptions of the service as advertised at the time of purchase Early January 2026 – Merchant Response to Dispute In early January 2026, my credit card provider notified me that the merchant had responded to the dispute. According to the information provided by the card issuer, Total Drive submitted documentation stating that the service had been delivered because the account had been created and activated. This documentation was reviewed by the credit card processor as part of the dispute process. January 15, 2026 – Dispute Resolved in Merchant’s Favor On January 15, 2026, I was informed that the dispute had been resolved in favor of the merchant, meaning the charge would remain on my account. Despite multiple refund requests made directly to the company and the subsequent dispute submitted through my credit card provider, I was unable to obtain reimbursement for the payment.

Orderd and paid for trigger and received an order confirmation number ****. Followed up and they told me they never received payment, then said I was never debited, and then said they only accepted crypto currency. I asked why they accepted my credit card initially adn sent me an order confirmation and they ceased communication.

The sale cars at lower price and offer a down payment and you buy the car as is. The person will contact you and once you send the deposit the add extra fees clearance fee and bill of landing fee. The recieved the money but you don’t receive the product.