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Online Purchase - HARPER AND LANE

Google shopping search produced "sponsored" ad for a nice looking piece of clothing from a boutique style shop called Harper & Lane. The site looked legit and the garments appeared to be high quality. The website also had detailed instructions about hassle free return. I made a purchase for a blazer to give as a gift. The item I received was flimsy, boxy, cheaply made, and looked nothing like the item pictured. It had very suspicious, non-descript tags as well. I contacted the retailer at their email address of [email protected] and was asked to provide photos and other evidence of the sizing and quality issues. I refused and again asked for a full refund. The retailer then offered a 20% refund where I would also get to keep the item. I again refused and asked for a full refund. I have not heard from them since.

Dollars Lost: $58.46

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Harper Lane

Other - CFS

Charging to file the free annual report.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

FL

Date Reported: December 19, 2025

Business Name Used: CFS

Employment - Youtube Impostor

received this text from phone number +55 (11) 96763-1034 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-$800 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 23 years or older, please text 12137954212 for more details. ?

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Youtube Impostor

Phishing - Scam ministries services

Victory in jesus christ ministries has done the following to self, current, and past members- Used vulnerable homeless citizens and made them fundraise until all donuts were sold or until dark. Any member that didn't bring back a certain amount of funds that the Pastors wanted for personal use were ejected from the program. Current members who are on disability and physically can't go beyond there means of travel were forced to fundraise and in not doing so was ejected from the program. Self, current, and past members were mentally, spiritually, and emotionally abused through the weaponization of the Bible and faith. The organization is reported to be nonprofit, but the leaders Elder Michael Simon and Diane Simon currently hold more than or up to $100k in physical cash located in their room. Current Member Matthew was filing grants for the organization and asked exact dollar numbers needed for he grant and Carise Rick's instructed the Member to "guess" on those documents. Self worked for Westrock Coffee while attending the program and was asked to pay rent in the amount of $400 a month. During the times of Self receiving payment from Westrock Coffee, self was forced to tell Michael and Diane Simon how much self made and was forced to pay 10% of every check every week. Self payed a total of $965 to the organization disguised as a church and was not taught money management, budgeting and or given proper treatment during critical weather conditions traveling to and from work while the other members and leaders went to a conference in Portsmouth Virginia which is Called Victory Gospel Chapel. During a meeting Diane Simon received a call from the IRS and as asked to file their reports for funds and swiftly hung up. This organization currently holds two accounts with Payment Processer Square where members take payment from donors of $15 for 12 donuts. Also encouraged to take donations and if not doing so was humiliated in front of the congregation and or ejected from the program. Leader(s) Michael and Diane Simon are verbally and spiritually abusive to their members. When Self payed over the required balance of rent and 10% "tithe" self asked for the ovet remaining balance and Diane Simon proceeded to put funds directly in pocket. All cash, funds, and donations are never reported and used for personal use. Anything purchased they used it as a tax right off when majority of items purchased where not related to the organization. The three homes rented by the leader(s) have bed bugs, mold, and inhumane sanitation violations. Physical and verbal contact is not allowed period with make and female members. Any further questions or want the full extent of events taken place please contact Self.

Dollars Lost: $960

Concord, NC- 28025

Date Reported: December 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Victory in Jesus Christ Miniseries

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Online Travel Reservations Scam - Unauthorized Credit Card Charges

On October 23, 2025, I attempted to purchase flight tickets from Charlottetown to Toronto. I searched for the best price using wego.com, which redirected me to wegotravel.ca. Among the results, the website travelo1.com appeared to offer the cheapest option. A friend visiting me at the time used her credit card to pay for the tickets (I reimbursed her in cash). Shortly after booking, I received an email from [email protected] (alias “Travelo1”), subject line New Booking Detail. The email included passenger details (my family members), my contact information (name, email, phone number), and a quoted price of $871 USD including taxes and fees. This differed from the booking amount shown on the website, which was C$871. The email listed a customer service hotline: +1 888-220-4974. When I called, the representative stated that I had purchased a “pending-type” ticket, meaning boarding could be denied if the flight was full. He attempted to persuade me to purchase additional tickets (Montreal to Charlottetown) to “balance” the booking. I declined and ended the call. Following this, I received repeated SMS messages and emails from Travelo1. My friend checked her credit card account and initially saw no charge. She contacted RBC to block the card as a precaution. However, on December 19, 2025, she discovered unauthorized charges on her account: hotel payments in the United States totaling approximately C$4,500.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Jericho, NY- 11753

Date Reported: December 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Travelo1

Employment - Employment Solicitation - Reshipping Scam

I was contacted via email regarding a Job offer stating these claims: Company's name: PowerHouse Systems Limited Company’s web page Briefly about us: we are a licensed cargo/freight/shipping insurance agency, servicing shipments worldwide. This experience has given us an insider view and a deep understanding of the lack of shipping insurance coverage being provided by most of the cargo carriers and the need for specialty full value based shipping insurance. Shipping insurance is a service that may reimburse senders whose parcels are lost, stolen, and/or damaged in transit. Kindly check our company's government-verified profile at find-and-update.company- information.service.gov.uk Job title: Shipping Insurance Agent Compensation: $930 a week, with a fully paid probationary period of 21 business days. Job description: as a Shipping Insurance Agent, your primary responsibility is to inspect our clients’ mailpieces for any damages and ensure proper handling throughout the delivery and shipping process. This role requires attention to detail, effective communication, and timely execution of tasks related to mail and parcel management. *** I accepted the offer as I thought the organization was legit. I was asked to fillet an I-9 form and provide a picture of my ID and a picture of myself holding said ID to verify to address. I proceeded to receive packages and perform the task asked of me and shipped them out- shipping label being provided. I did this job for two weeks, until red flags started to arise for me. The person who interviewed me was a lady name Rita, whom stated she works in the HR department. It turned out she was also posing as my " supervisor" who I was reporting to. I requested to have my " supervisor to call me, as there was no phone number I could reach them on. My request was ignored, and no one ever called me. No correspondence except for email and text within the account they created. I started to look up information of other people experiences with this company and what I found out led me to cease all participation into what I know now is a scam. They got two weeks of free labor out of me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

London, UK

Date Reported: December 19, 2025

Business Name Used: PowerHouse Logistics

Online Purchase

Appears to be selling bunnies and advertises free in state delivery. The bunnies must be “paid in full” before they will schedule delivery. Then they charge you for “insurance” of $110 to deliver the bunnies, and ask for it to be paid through Chime with a screenshot once it’s paid so they can “proceed” with the delivery. When we asked for a refund, the “seller” refused, saying the buyer now owes $150 for trying to cancel the order and tried to convince the buyer to just pay the “insurance fee” instead. All communication is through text and is very strange and coercive.

Dollars Lost: $90

Galesburg, IL

Date Reported: December 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Hidden Hollow Rabbitry

Counterfeit Product

My husband saw a carhart jacket online that he loved. I ordered it for Christmas along with another item to receive free shipping. Upon arrival there was no sizing or tags inside jacket, the carhart label was on the left breast pocket bu it was of extremely poor quality and the XL size may have possibly fit a medium man with long arms. The other items were also not sized correctly and poor quality. I contacted the seller which stated that I could receive a partial refund of $38 and keep the items. I refused since I would not regift something of this poor quality. They finally agreed to refund my money if I sent the items USPS to the address given. I paid $31.40 to ship the items only to have them returned due to the seller refusing to accept them! I have written countless emails and attempted to resolve this on my own. Please help and prevent anyone else falling prey to this fraudulent company. Sincerely, **** ********

Dollars Lost: $176.56

Santa Fe Springs, CA- 90670

Date Reported: December 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Cotosen

Employment - Youtube Impostor

received this text from phone number +55 (11) 96763-1034 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-$800 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 23 years or older, please text 12137954212 for more details. ?

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Youtube Impostor

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

rushclick ORDER mrush-361033 This order has been received Thank you for shopping at rushclick Visit Our Store Product Detail Sakerplus LED Note Board with Colors × 1 ?2 SETS?Note Board(30*20cm/11.8*7.8in)+7 colored pens $64.99 Product Amount $64.99 promotion - $0 Discount Code Value - $0 Shipping Cost + $0 Shipping protection $1.95 Tip $0 Tax $0 Total Amount USD $66.94 Information Shipping address Azalea McDavid 140 Einstein Loop North Bronx 10475 United States US Billing address $Azalea McDavid 140 Einstein Loop North Bronx 10475 United States US Shipping Free Shipping Payment Credit/Debit Card $66.94 If you have any questions, please reply to this email or contact us [email protected] click to unsubscribe

Dollars Lost: $64

NY

Date Reported: December 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Rushclick

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Mexican Timeshare Resale Scam

The attached documents collectively demonstrate a coordinated impersonation and escrow-fraud scheme involving: Fake escrow entities Fabricated legal counsel Forged or misused Mexican customs documentation Impersonation of BNY Mellon custody staff Artificial “discrepancy” delays to extract additional funds The structure, sequencing, and domain usage are consistent with advance-fee fraud and institutional impersonation, commonly used to pressure victims into sending additional payments under false regulatory pretenses. 2. Overview of the Scam Structure The scheme unfolds in three deliberate phases: Phase 1 — Escrow & Legal Authority Fabrication Documents show emails from: [email protected] (Escrow Acct Vel) [email protected] (Daniel E. Bain, “Legal Counsel”) These parties request cashier’s checks, overnight tracking numbers, and continued confirmation, creating legitimacy and urgency Gmail - Fwd_ Check Instructions… . Red flags: No verifiable escrow company records Free-standing domains unrelated to licensed U.S. title companies Pressure for physical check delivery (common in laundering schemes) Phase 2 — Government Authority Abuse (ANAM / SAT) A Mexican customs payment document (“Declaración General de Pago de Derechos”) is introduced, allegedly tied to ANAM (Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México) Lloyd - ANAM . Critical inconsistencies: The document shows a minor customs fee (~USD 8,966), not hundreds of thousands of dollars. No legitimate customs process requires: Private escrow intermediaries Foreign custodial banks Post-payment “disbursement reconciliation” This document is being misrepresented to justify delays and further payments. Phase 3 — BNY Mellon Custody Impersonation The final escalation introduces an email from: [email protected] Claiming to be from BNY Mellon Custody, it alleges a disbursement discrepancy of ~$6,500 and recommends contacting the escrow company Gmail - Fwd_ Discrepancy Identi… . This is the decisive fraud signal. 3. Technical Evidence of Impersonation A. Fraudulent Domain custodydeptbnymellon.com is NOT an official BNY Mellon domain BNY Mellon uses: @bnymellon.com @bny.com Creating look-alike domains with added words (“custodydept”) is a classic institutional phishing tactic. B. Social Engineering Pattern The email: Claims phone contact attempts (often false) Introduces a “small discrepancy” (designed to feel solvable) Redirects victim back to fraudulent escrow agents Times availability gaps (“out of office”) to stall verification This pattern is documented in financial fraud typologies used against real estate, cross-border trade, and custody clients. 4. Financial & Logical Inconsistencies Claim Reality Declared amount: $441,826 Arbitrary escrow figure Disbursement: $448,315 Artificial inflation Customs authority involved No jurisdiction over escrow BNY Mellon as intermediary No legitimate role Resolution via escrow Illogical circular routing Legitimate custodians do not relay escrow disputes via ad-hoc emails or third-party domains. 5. Conclusion Based on: Verified document analysis Domain impersonation Fabricated institutional roles Escrow manipulation tactics Government document misuse This is a coordinated financial fraud scheme. There is no evidence of a legitimate escrow, customs hold, or BNY Mellon involvement.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

CA

Date Reported: December 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Realty Royale

Employment

Received the text below: “Hi, I'm Amelia from the Marketo Recruiting team. We came across your profile on several recruiting platforms and believe you’d be a great fit for our current remote part-time opportunity. This role involves assisting companies like Costco and Sam's Club in improving product visibility and customer engagement. The schedule is extremely flexible—just 90 minutes per day, 4 days a week. You can work from anywhere, and the daily pay ranges from $150 to $300. We provide free training, along with 15 to 20 days of paid vacation per year, in addition to all standard holidays. The company currently has 35 open positions. If you're interested in joining us, please send a text message to 3236046553 for more information. Inquiries are welcome between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM Eastern Time (EST). Note: You must be at least 25 years old and responsible.” Seems like an employment scam possibly for stealing identity. I did not respond to the message or call the listed phone number.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Marketo

Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter - Fraud Detection Department for Credit Union of Denver

Received the following visual and audio voicemail: "This is the fraud detection department for, Credit Union of Denver, calling for, (spouse's name). We need to verify some recent activity on your card, ending in xxxx. I order to prevent possible difficulties using your card, it is important that you call us back at your earliest convenience. Toll free at 833-950-1947. To verify this activity. Please reference case number 7173 when returning our call. You may call us back 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The number again is 833-950-1947. Thank you." I noticed the same message had been reported verbatim to your website using the same phone number for a different credit union so I thought I should report before I took any further action.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Fraud Detection Department for Credit Union of Denver / impostor

Online Purchase - Online retail scam

Ornaments were advertised as 3D. They arrived as photos pressed in acrylic. Seller said returns too expensive contrary to return policy on website.. Here is their response: We apologize for the inconvenience. We have marked the size-related questions on the product detail page. The cost of transportation abroad is very high. If there is no quality problem, the company does not accept returns or exchanges. If there is a problem with the product, please provide the relevant video or photo to our email so that we can verify it. If you want to buy again, we can provide you with a 20% coupon. Thank you for your understanding and wish you a happy life! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Best wishes Customer Service Department. This is their posted return policy: The TIDENOXpromises to provide you with a best-in-class shopping experience at every step of the way. We assure you that all due precautions are taken so that your package reaches you intact as we invest a great deal of care and love in packing & sending TIDENOX's . We have a complete return and refund policy: We do not accept exchange requests for any products. The return shipping fee needs to be borne by the customer. Our products can be returned and refunded within 20 natural days after arrival, To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You'll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. If the return is caused by the consumer, consumer should be responsible for the shipping fee. The specific fee should be based on the tidenoxcompany you choose. If due to our reasons, the goods received are damaged or not correct, and the consumer is not required to bear the shipping fee for this reason. To start a return, request one via our Returns Portal. If your return is accepted, we'll send you instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. Whether a return fee will be charged for products that can be returned: We will charge a restocking fee of 5% of the product price. Here's how it works: You can email us at [email protected] Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm (ET) We will provide you with a return address so that you can return the product to us.

Dollars Lost: $250

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Tidenox

Phishing

Recieved flyer in the mail for a Product Experience Officer". Purports to send free products for review but one section on flyer says "Buy One Get One Free". Doesn't sound free to me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Hampton, GA- 30228

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: None

Online Purchase

I booked a round-trip international flight through an online travel agency (FlightHub). Payment was accepted and a booking number was issued. Shortly afterward, the booking was cancelled by the company. When I contacted customer support the same day, I was given multiple contradictory explanations for the cancellation, including that the airline made an “unexpected change,” that the ticket could not be issued due to unavailability, and later that the booking and payment were “not confirmed,” despite an authorization on my credit card and a cancellation email referencing the booking. I repeatedly requested a clear written explanation and escalation to a supervisor by email for documentation purposes. I was initially told escalation was only possible by phone, then later told a manager would contact me by email. No follow-up ever occurred, and the company stopped responding. Because of the lack of transparency and response, I was forced to rebook my travel independently at a higher cost and under different baggage conditions after spending many hours searching for alternatives. Although the original amount was eventually refunded, the issue involved misleading and inconsistent information, refusal to provide written escalation, and failure to respond after promising follow-up. This caused financial loss, time loss, and significant inconvenience.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Montréal, QC- H4R 2N1

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: FlightHub

Employment - Kroger Imposter

Text Message Phone Number from 44 7450 674441, to my number 312-631-5288 10/15/25 7:48 AM CST Hello, I'm Layla from the Kroger Recruiting team. Your profile caught our attention through multiple recruiting platforms and we believe you'd be a good fit for our current part-time remote job opportunity. This position focuses on helping merchants on Kroger manage and update their product information to increase visibility and engagement. The hours are very flexible - just 60 to 90 minutes per day, 4 days per week. You can work anywhere and will be paid between $250 and $500 per day. The base pay is $1,000 per 4 working days. We also offer free training and 15 to 20 days of paid vacation per year in addition to all standard vacation days. The company currently has 20 vacancies, if you want to join us, please send a text message to 9453601475 for more information. (Note: You must be 25 years old or older)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Kroger Recruiting Team

Employment - Employment

Hi, I'm Amelia from the Marketo Recruiting team. We came across your profile on several recruiting platforms and believe you’d be a great fit for our current remote part-time opportunity. This role involves assisting companies like Costco and Sam's Club in improving product visibility and customer engagement. The schedule is extremely flexible—just 90 minutes per day, 4 days a week. You can work from anywhere, and the daily pay ranges from $150 to $300. We provide free training, along with 15 to 20 days of paid vacation per year, in addition to all standard holidays. The company currently has 35 open positions. If you're interested in joining us, please send a text message to 2023734318 for more information. Inquiries are welcome between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM Eastern Time (EST). Note: You must be at least 25 years old and responsible.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Quartzsite, AZ- 85346

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Marketo Recruiting team

Employment - Employment

Hello, this is Calista from the Robert Half hiring team. We've seen your profile on several job boards and believe you're a perfect fit for our part-time User Engagement Enhancement position on our popular mobile app. Work 60-90 minutes per day, flexible hours, daily income: $200-$500. We offer free training, 15-20 days of paid annual leave, and all public holidays. We currently have 35 open positions. If you are interested in joining us, please text “Job Details” to 3232020730 for more information. (Note: Applicants must be at least 25 years old)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Robert Half IMPOSTER

Employment - Employment

Hello, I'm Goldie, a customer service representative from YouTube. Your resume has been recommended by multiple online recruitment platforms. High-paying position: YouTube Optimization Specialist. Remote work required. Daily salary: $200 to $600. No experience required - free training provided. Monthly salary: $6,000 - $10,000 + daily allowance (immediate payment). Long-term position with part-time or full-time options. Helps increase the exposure and views of YouTube users' videos. Company benefits: There is a 4-day paid trial period. After the probation period, you can sign a formal labor contract with the company. Enjoy statutory paid holidays, medical insurance and education subsidies. We currently have 5 vacancies. If you are 25 years old or older and interested, please send a text message to; 2138033641 for more details Their number is +212 7 83 97 44 65

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Youtube IMPOSTER

Employment - Indeed Impostor

Received text: Hi, I’m Natalie Grace from the Indeed recruitment team. We have a position that fits you well — helping brands like Costco and Sam’s Club boost product visibility. Flexible Work: Work about 1 hour per day — anytime, anywhere. Daily pay: $200–$600. Free training, 15–20 days of paid annual leave, plus all legal holidays. The company currently has 50 open positions. If you're interested in joining us, Text +12029139028 for details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Keyes, CA- 95328

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Indeed

Employment - Employment

Hello, I'm Goldie, a customer service representative from YouTube. Your resume has been recommended by multiple online recruitment platforms. High-paying position: YouTube Optimization Specialist. Remote work required. Daily salary: $200 to $600. No experience required - free training provided. Monthly salary: $6,000 - $10,000 + daily allowance (immediate payment). Long-term position with part-time or full-time options. Helps increase the exposure and views of YouTube users' videos. Company benefits: There is a 4-day paid trial period. After the probation period, you can sign a formal labor contract with the company. Enjoy statutory paid holidays, medical insurance and education subsidies. We currently have 5 vacancies. If you are 25 years old or older and interested, please send a text message to6028043232 for more details

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Goldie IMPOSTER

Phishing - Loan Solicitation - Phishing Scam

Hi L....this is Alexis from Nexfund. I saw your loan request come through. We have pre-approved you for $60,000.00. If you no longer need the $60,000.00, just let me know. Otherwise, are you free for a call now. Text end to opt out.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

LA

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Nexfund

Worthless Problem-solving Service - TEXASDLC.ORG

Beware, this is the first website that pops up when your search 'Renew my Texas Drivers License'. It only fills out a form, that is normally free, to take to the DVM as a registration form. The website suggests that you can renew your license on their website but it a scam because it's only to fill out the DMV register form.

Dollars Lost: $34.95

TX

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: TEXASDLC.ORG

Online Purchase - US Passport and Visa

I had been preparing to file our passports and had visited the government site. At some point I was either redirected or I exited to the search engine and wound up on the site. https://passport.uspassportandvisa.org. I thought i was on a legit site and filled the form out and was under the impression I was paying passport fees. After I was reviewing the paperwork is when I noticed that I still had to pay fees and realized what happened. They only fill the form out for you which can be done on the government site for free. They also offer an 'insurance' in case you lose your passport but don't get how that works since they are not the government. Don't do as I did and fall for this scam.

Dollars Lost: $215.59

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: US Passport and Visa

Employment

received two phone call in less than 3 minutes which i did not answer. after few minutes received text message regarding of job offer this is Michael Reed from HR Department of cargowell delivery . i am calling about your job interview for the shipment expert. please call me at 712-624-7721. I called back few minutes later and guy was telling me he has position open for shipment expert that will pay $4400 for a month plus comission each package shipped. He immediately sent me an email about contract sign and asked me to fill out while he is on the phone. i told him i m not free at the moment i will look into it later. I knew it was scammer at the moment when i heard his voice,

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: cargowell delivery

Employment - Employment

Hi, I’m Natalie Grace from the Indeed recruitment team. We have a position that fits you well — helping brands like Costco and Sam’s Club boost product visibility. Flexible Work: Work about 1 hour per day — anytime, anywhere. Daily pay: $200–$600. Free training, 15–20 days of paid annual leave, plus all legal holidays. The company currently has 50 open positions. If you're interested in joining us, Text +17712506060 for details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

CA

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Indeed Recruitment Team Imposter

Debt Collections - Debt Collections Scam

Received a call from an unknown number, and this is the voicemail they left… “This message is for Jenny at, or Edison? Oh boy, I can't read. Idson, this is Sarah. I'm contacting you today on behalf of Texas State Processing Unit about a fax from a Jennings and more attorneys. It looks like they are filing a one, uh, wage garnishment, and lien due to be filed in your name. In 24 business hours. They will file it through Dallas County Court. Until they file the case. You have the right to call directly to Jennings and more attorneys. Um, you would call their toll-free number. As soon as possible, which is 888-798-6050. Again, you can call Jennings and more attorneys as soon as possible. 888-798-6050. If your case is unreserved, uh resolved in 24 business hours, um, just understand they are going to file your case, and once they, it's complete, I have to immediately dispatch a processor, server, out in the field and deliver your summons to you, at your (address redacted) address in Texas. Thank you.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Dallas, TX

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: “Jennings Moore” law firm

Employment - BeaconCrate Freight

They Made Me Ship Packages For Free I Never Got Paid And It’s Been Over A Month

Dollars Lost: $4400

Lexington, KY- 40509

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: BeaconCrate Freight

Online Purchase - Online Purchase Scam

Pushed to video via social media about this company and they were running a sale for Christmas. Several influencers were talking about them on various platforms. It was a buy two get one free. Bought thru Apple Pay. Company confirmed the order however the tracking information has never been completed or uploaded. It has been two weeks and the website is now not working and no email response. Will have to reach out to my bank to see if there is anything I can do to recoup the lost cash.

Dollars Lost: $71.77

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Cozzies

Employment - Tems Tools USA

I have come here to report fraudulent and illegal telemarketing scam operations, specially for Tems Tools, odds are you wont find them online, and if you do, the location it says where the building is, is not where they are located, not only that they are taking advantage of the Dementa and Altzimers community by using certain words or distractions in the pitch to target vulnerable people, as well as taking commissions out of people's paychecks with no thought to tell them what they are doing, for example in the invoice or the sales we made, commissions are being stolen by the upper sales guys, like where it gives you the option "Sales person" but you HAVE to use a fake name they give you as well as in that category they have a symbol or number that indicates that they are taking unearned commissions from sales people, for example my name was Brian Long, and in the category [ was qiven the number 537, by entering that number or whatever other symbols they choose to use allows them to take out funds from other people's sales, also claiming to send free sample items and a catalog, but the catch is you have to buy 300$ drill bit set. In there words..... "we will drop you In special item to check out when that package arrives" emplying they are dropping off free stuff, in reality its all just a sleazy hoax to scam and get you to buy the drill bits.....very sketchy place, highly recommend investing criminally if possible, never received proof of social security number, as well as claiming cheap chinese drill bits as american made ones according to several google reviews, but we wouldn't know, never actually seen the products for ourselves, thanks for your time - Geoff

Dollars Lost: $200

Grants Pass, OR- 97526

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Tems Tools USA

Employment - Kinatsuki Insurance

THIS WAS SENT TO ME VIA EMAIL, I suspect they are looking for mules. Was in a chain from prior email with the name Lisa Smith whose address was actually "[email protected]". But they probably set up a new domain name or masked the original somehow, but Gmail identified it as the same source. The earlier email stated the following: "You'll be coordinating shipments and maintaining organized delivery tracking. You can expect a starting monthly salary of $4,000, plus comprehensive benefits, performance bonuses, and coverage of work-related expenses. A U.S. address and availability during our normal working hours (10 a.m.–6 p.m., Mon–Fri) are the only requirements. The newer email stated this and had attachments which I did not open: Good day, I'm getting in touch concerning the position of Quality Inspector. I wanted to share with you that I believe you would be an excellent fit for the position. If you are interested, please review the attached documents, and we can start the training once the paperwork is completed. If anything is unclear or if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. To make sure you never miss an email from me, please add my email address to your contacts. Best wishes, Sonia Navarro HR Department | Kinatsuki Insurance

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Kinatsuki Insurance

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Passport renewal

Govassisst.com comes up when passport renewal is typed into browser. The website is mistaken for a government website. It has a box that is tapped that says "passport renewal" which asks for personal information, a photo and payment. Only after payment are you informed that you will receive a "passport renewal kit". All the way through the process one is led to believe that they are renewing their passport until days after payment

Dollars Lost: $148

Ocala, FL

Date Reported: December 18, 2025

Business Name Used: Govassist.gov

Fake Check/Money Order - Fake Check Scam

Urgent letter attatched with check for $195 telling you to claim your due allocation. It gives you 7 days to claim allocated waiver on a toll free number. A reord ID is provided to make it appear legitimate. The phone number gives hours of operation M-F 9am to 5pm CST. All this to appear as a functioning agency. But it omits a physical address. Not even a PO BOX. It also lacks a business name.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Allocated Waiver - William H Keating

Phishing - Fundova Funding

Hi ……Alexis here with Fundova Funding. I saw your loan request come through, looks like you're pre-approved for $40,000 . If you no longer need the $40,000 , just let me know. Otherwise, are you free for a call now? Reply STOP to opt out

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Fundova Funding

Tax Collection - Tax Collection Scam

Scammers have been calling me for months using the same script but different names from different states but this one came from a toll free number 855-751-3103 and call back is 800-2949-424 You can call with the tax Oversight department Based on our records, you may qualify for 2025 IRS liability Special Specialist or call Eddie 102 9494 Where to go over your eligibility If you or anyone in your household has experienced hardship There's There's a chance you can see a significant reduction or even full forgiveness Please press one to connect with the tax officer If you or anyone in your household has experienced hardship Job loss press If you or anyone in your household has experienced any unexpected medical Three now Specialist will assist your moment Early and thank you Patience Please press one now to be connected For your records, this is Ethan Cole with the Department I'm reaching out about your Dissolved tax situation Based on the most recent record You may qualify for the 2025 Liability It's part of government back to relief Aimed at helping families reduce, or even eliminate Back taxes due to financial hardship And I think We might be able to get you enrolled into this because Current situation there's still budget left for your state and the window is open End of the year so now is a great time to check Stand You can also call us back at 800-2949 424 Speak with a tax resolution officer and find out if you're Ball I could save you thousands We'll walk you through next steps review your eligibility Help you get access to your resolution I'll be available until 5 PM today and I look forward to speaking with you…”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Tax resolution officer

Employment - Kelly Services

I was sent a text message from the apple account [email protected] on Wednesday December 17, 2025 at 12:30pm : "Hi, I'm a recruiter at Kelly Services (US) , my name is Lesley. Your background and resume have been recommended by multiple online recruitment agencies. Therefore, we would like to offer you a great remote online part-time job to help update app store data, increase app views and downloads, and provide you with free training. Flexible part-time and full-time work, allowing you to work 60 to 90 minutes a day, 4 days a week, and earn extra income on weekends. You can work anytime and anywhere according to your schedule and earn $250 to $500 a day. The basic salary is $1,000 per 4 days of work. Paid annual leave: In addition to maternity leave, paternity leave and other statutory holidays, ordinary employees also enjoy 15-20 days of paid annual leave. The company currently has 50 vacancies, if you want to join us, please send a text message to 2024408710 for more information (Note: You must be at least 25 years old)"

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Kelly Services

Online Purchase - Toothbrush Scam

They sent me an email from a very real looking email address @theverytooth.com so that to me didn’t set off any red flags. They inquired about creating UGC for them and sent over a contract. They said I would need to pay half the price for the toothbrush, where normally companies will send products free of charge. This was a red flag but I let them talk me into it saying the contract was set by their manager and they are unable to change it. Lo and behold, more and a month later nothing has came and they claim they have a bug in their tracking system. I just disputed it with my bank to get my money back.

Dollars Lost: $50

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Theverytooth.com

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Fake Travel Booking Site Scam

Paid for a round trip ticket from Newark nj , to Los Angeles.recieved ticket going an was told will call me with confirmation to return. Never call . End up calling them to be told they would send me to New York , that’s not what I paid for. They never call me back or made attempt to get me on another flight .I had to pay for another ticket to get home . It’s when I found that the card I had given them for payment had been compromise. I need my money back. I should have aware when they told me they would call me with return info . But it was important that I get to my destination , just as important to get back as per my request.Said they would refund me , but the card that they used to charged this trip was no longer in use, I do not trust them with any other device, I requested a check to be mailed to address. They have made no effort to reimburse me for 1/2 of the ticket $115.00 an new ticket that I had to pay for $290.00.

Dollars Lost: $405

Wilmington, DE- 19802

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: fares Me

Employment

Hello, I'm Goldie, a customer service representative from YouTube. Your resume has been recommended by multiple online recruitment platforms. High-paying position: YouTube Optimization Specialist. Remote work required. Daily salary: $200 to $600. No experience required - free training provided. Monthly salary: $6,000 - $10,000 + daily allowance (immediate payment). Long-term position with part-time or full-time options. Helps increase the exposure and views of YouTube users' videos. Company benefits: There is a 4-day paid trial period. After the probation period, you can sign a formal labor contract with the company. Enjoy statutory paid holidays, medical insurance and education subsidies. We currently have 5 vacancies. If you are 25 years old or older and interested, please send a text message to;   2139307036       for more details

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Youtube Imposter

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

This business takes orders and then never fulfills them. They email saying the order was made and that it is on its way but it never arrives and they don’t provide tracking because they don’t send it. The company is located in Oxnard and I am in San Diego so the travel time would be a couple of days. They said it was sent on the 3rd and as of the 16th I haven’t received ed anything. The owners name is Alex Moreno and he has done this to many others. I didn’t see the other complaints until after I purchased.

Dollars Lost: $64.56

Oxnard, CA

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Killscum Speedcult

Online Purchase - Amazon Book Service Provider

I signed up with Amazon Book Service Provider to publish my book with a package called the Firestarter Plan for a total amount of $600 USD. I negotiated to make payments as it is Christmas and I wanted to ensure we would have a good holiday. I had to pay my initial $200 payment with a link. After a few days of working with them they produced a book cover that I quite enjoyed and had completed the "initial edit" of my manuscript. I was hounded to pay $675 more to include illustrations and upon declining multiple times, was informed that it is a requirement for me to pay them an additional $350 to pay for the copyright with the Library of Congress. At this time I asked about the next round of editing and was told that the initial edit was all my book would receive. This is when I decided to cut ties with them. I told Arlene over the phone that I appreciate the work they did, but would like to utilize the "Money Back Guarantee" that my sales rep, Adam, emailed me about, and that it was a part of my package. In return I would not use any of their material or editing, and start from my original manuscript as it should be. I was told no, and that we were going to proceed after I go make my next payment and set up my kindle direct portal through the real Amazon website. (A poor fool I was to not realize sooner that KDP is Amazon's only publishing service and that it is, in fact, free.) I told them I would not be paying any more money, and would just like to use the money back guarantee to set me back to square one and go with another provider. They state that since I liked the cover, no refund would be issued. I have had many emails and phone calls with different people in this company all to no avail. Do not use them. Authors, beware: They do not care about your novel, the sweat and tears and sleepless nights you've spent writing. All they care about is getting as much money as they can before you realize they are trying to wring you dry. I have been reached at a multitude of emails, all to be listed below, and called from two numbers. All I want is my money back and to sever ties from this company (scam) through their money back guarantee. Emails : [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] The two numbers they use to reach me are (888)8671927 (346)7423267

Dollars Lost: $200

Academy, NJ- 07102

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Amazon Book Service Provider

Government Agency Imposter

I went online to renew my United States passport and found a site called passportsubmission.us that looked like an official government service. The page used government style language and walked me through what looked like the DS 82 renewal process. It asked for all the information you would expect on a passport application, including full legal name, home address, date and place of birth, parents names, Social Security number, and contact details. After filling everything out, the site required payment for what it described as a passport renewal service and charged my credit card $129. Only after the payment went through and I received notification from the state department that the site I used was not affiliated with them did I realize this site is not connected to the United States Department of State and is not a real passport agency. The confirmation did not come from a .gov email address but a .us address. I have received no legitimate passport service at all. This site appears to exist only to collect sensitive personal information and charge a fee by pretending to be the government passport renewal website. I am disputing the charge with my card issuer and reporting this so others know to avoid this site and use only the official travel.state.gov website for passport renewal. My husband had used the same site and received notification before I did from the state department. He called the company. After a lengthy discussion, they finally said they would “request” a refund through their accounting department. They stated if it was approved he would receive an email from them within 24-48 hours and if it was NOT approved he WOULD NOT receive and email. When we questioned that, they said, “ that’s just our policy” . When we asked shouldn’t we receive notification whether it was or was not approved, they again stated they only sent out emails if it WAS approved. When we asked whom we should call if we did not receive an email, we were told there was no more recourse. Total scam.

Dollars Lost: $129

Winter Garden, FL

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Passportsubmission.us

Online Purchase - Online retail Scam

I ordered heated blankets from mycozzies, they were supposedly offering a buy 2 get 1 free deal. I placed ny order on the 8th, was told it was delivered on the 15th. No photo on the UPS website to confirm this, I even went back on my cameras to make sure it wasn't delivered and taken by someone. Nope no UPS truck we went down our road that day or the next. Went to the original confirmation email to email them back on the email listed and that was returned as undelivered. I go on to shop app to look at the order and website and there's a message that the store is unavailable.

Dollars Lost: $70

Salt Lake Coty, UT

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Cozzies

Credit Cards - Loan

Hi xxxxxxxxx, Alexis here with Nexfund. I saw your loan request come through. Looks like you're pre-approved for $60,000. If you no longer need the $60,000, just let me know. Otherwise, are you free for a call now? Reply STOP to opt out

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Nexfund Imposter

Employment

There was this ad on Craigslist: ONLINE CHAT SUPPORT – REMOTE WORK – $2850/WEEK You click. Then, you get invited for a "Job Interview" Jacob was there talking for an hour. Then, at the end, they say that you have to buy insurance for either $582 or $780 or else you can't get the job

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Los Angeles, CA

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Travel with Jacob

Online Purchase - Cart Panda

I attempted to order natural supplements $49 a bottle the advertisement said when you purchase two bottles that would receive four bottles Free with free shipping. Cart Panda attempted to sock me for the full price of six bottles at a cost of $303.90 not just once but twice, and my credit card company declined the purchase shutting down my card for any additional purchases Now, I have to wait for them to send me another card. This is False Advertisement and Fraud, and Cart Panda should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Respectfully, ******* *******

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Uncertain, TX

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Cart Panda

Online Purchase - Seese Pro

I purchased a Seese Pro blower that was running a sale. The sale advertised a blower set (which included a battery) and 3 free gifts: a $70 battery, $25 noise cancelling earplugs, and a $15 gift card. I received the blower set and a code for the $15 electronic gift card. I did not receive the free and battery. The noise cancelling earplugs were not as advertised. They were simple foam earplugs, they kind they sell in a 50 pack that can be purchased anywhere for $10. The response from "customer support" is an AI robot and they refuse to rectify the false advertising.

Dollars Lost: $95

Santa Fe, NM- 87505

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: Seese Pro

Online Purchase

The site showed a sweater and described it as soft, knitted, 50% cotton, 30% another material, 20% polyester. The sweater that arrived not not the same at all...it was 100% polyester, parts were sewn together (turtle neck, sleeves, cuffs, hem)...the neck was small and would not stretch and my wife could not put her head through the neck... They boldly claim easy refund within 30 days...however, fine prints says that no sale item is refundable...and yet every item on their site is on sale. They offered to send me another sweater free if I would pay shipping (seems the items come from somewhere in Aisa)...OR...30% off my next purchase. The product is terrible, poor quality, and would never sell in a store.

Dollars Lost: $74.95

Ottawa, ON-

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: MaisonOttawa

Other

Call from Alexis from CNFI USA using callback phone number of (844)699-3623 about a $50,000 loan I did not request. I do NOT answer the call or call back. I understand Area Code 844 used for toll free calls by scammers, in addition to some legitimate businesses, and that any applicable charges are billed to the recipient. They apparently want to record my voice for illicit purposes, most likely to impersonate me and use my voice to scam a legitimate lender to loan money they will receive, or for some other unlawful purpose. Apparently, our cellphone and other numbers are being circulated throughout the SCAMMER WORLD--I keep getting similar "loan in process, loan almost ready, just need some more info to finish loan and get you the money, etc." from other phone numbers and purported lenders. I block the numbers but they obviously have a huge number of phone numbers they use and want their scam targets to use to call back because even though I block a phone number, the same criminals use another number to try to get me to answer the phone. If BBB has any software we citizens can add to our cellphones and business land phones to automatically block the scammer calls, it would be greatly appreciated if that information could be published on first page of BBB SCAM TRACKER. Thank you for this site BBB and your kind assistance.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 17, 2025

Business Name Used: CFNI USA by Alexis

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