We use cookies to give users the best content and online experience. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to allow us to use all cookies. Visit our Privacy Policy to learn more.

Manage Cookies
Better Business Bureau
®
Powered by data. Driven by trust.
For Businesses
Powered by data. Driven by trust.
Find local businesses
BBB Scam Tracker

Look Up an Existing Scam

You can search the scamtracker database using one or many options available under the "Look up Scam By" section.

Search Results (42786)

Employment - Employment Scam

Hi, this is Aria from Amazon Recruiting. We came across your profile and think you could be a great fit for a part-time remote role. The position involves supporting Amazon merchants with product updates to improve visibility. • Flexible hours: 60–90 minutes/day, 4 days a week • Pay: $250–$500 per day (base $1,000 per 4 working days) • Benefits: Free training + 15–20 days paid vacation annually Currently, we have 20 openings. If you’re interested and 25 or older, please text "7135143057" for details

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 9, 2025

Business Name Used: Amazon-Imposter

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

I booked a travel package through eDreams, including a hotel stay at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The reservation was fully prepaid, and I received a confirmation showing the hotel details, dates, room type, and guest name. When we arrived at the hotel on the check-in date, the front desk informed us they had no reservation under my name or the name listed on the confirmation. They also could not find the reservation under any wholesaler or partner booking system. I showed my confirmation email from eDreams, but the hotel confirmed there was no record of the booking at all. This trip was our honeymoon, and we had planned and budgeted carefully. Standing at the front desk with no reservation after paying in advance was extremely stressful and upsetting. My wife became emotional and cried because we were left without a room, in a new city, after a long trip, and with no support from eDreams. I immediately contacted eDreams customer service and was placed on hold for nearly an hour, with no resolution or confirmation sent to the hotel. Because of the situation, we were forced to pay for another room directly at the hotel in order to have a place to stay. I paid eDreams for a service that was never delivered, and we received no timely help or response from their team. This experience caused stress, financial inconvenience, and ruined the beginning of what was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Requested Resolution: • A full refund of the original hotel booking paid to eDreams. • Reimbursement of the additional hotel cost we were forced to pay due to their failure. • A formal acknowledgment and review of their booking and customer service process to ensure this does not happen to other travelers

Dollars Lost: $545.63

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 9, 2025

Business Name Used: eDreams

Online Purchase

Smartstart frauded my credit card. .. usbank is helping side with buisness to fraud customers that get dui in missouri are forced to use this state program which is frauding many tax payers... who are being told you have to complete this to get your drivers licsens back valid... the blow device is stealing hours after payments made... so the device goes into LOCKOUT MODE.. THEY THEN CHARGE YOUR C.C. AGAIN FOR A UNNECCISARY CODE TO GET VEHICAL TO SERVICE SHOP.. WHICH CHANGED MY HANDSET.. AND I WASNT HAVING A PROBLEM WITH IT.. NOW IT SAYS LOCK OUT AND HAVE TO FOLLOW THERE FRAUDULENT POLICYS WHICH NOW YOU HAVE TO PAY ANOTHER SERVICE FEE A CODE FEE... AND THN 30.00 FEE TO SHOP TO RE PROGRAMM HAND SET YOU BLOW INTO WHICH IS NOW SAYING A PROBLEM AND MAGICALLY I DID SOMETHING TO DEVICE , AND TO UNL9CK IT U HAVE TO PAY SERVICE S FEE SHOP FEE.. AND IF VEHICAL HAS TO GET TOWED.... THIS IS ALL CONNECTED TO STATE OF MISSOURI DMV AND FRAUD TO RESIDENTS TAX PAYERS.. I HAVE 3 FRIENDS THIS DUI PROGRAM... IS FRAUDING AND AUTOMATICALLY PUTTING THEM IN LOCK OUT MODE EVERY OTHER MONTH..TO ADD EXTRA MONEY TO THE ALREADY HIGH FRAUD.... HUGE FRAUD... WHY DOES MORGAN CO. RESIDENTS HAVE TO DRIVE TO NEXT COUNTY OVER 20 MILES AWAY... FOR DUI RELATED PROGRAMS...YOU LIVE IN MORGAN CO. YOU ARE FORCED TO DRIVE TO MILLER CO. FOR PUNISHMENTS... NO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION..TO GET TO COURT IN MORGAN CO. YET ILLEGALLLY YOU FORCE RESIDENTS TO HAVE TO DRIVE TO ANOTHER COUNTY FOR YOUR SATOP TO GET YOUR LICENSE BACK...YOU CA N T WRITE DUI TICKETS ALCOHOL RELATED TICKETS IF YOU DONT HAVE A PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS IN OWN COUNTYS... MORGAN COUNTY,MO. IS FRAUDULENTLY ILLEGALLY FORCEING TAX PAYERS TO HAVE TO DRIVE TO ANOTHER COUNTY ... THIS IS ILLEGAL... AND PUSHES THE FRAUDS TO ITS TAX PAYING RESIDENTS.... I HAVE 3-5 FRIENDS THAT ALL HAVE BEEN CHARGED DUI AND HAVE BEEN FRAUDED BY ILLEGALLY MAKING CITIZENS HAVE TO TRAVEL TO ANOTHER MISSOURI COUNTY WHEN THERES NO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ..YOU FORCE WOKE IDEOLOGY INTO OUR LIVES ILLEGALL6 SCAMMMING FRAUDING ITS CITIZENS... I WANT TO MAKE A POLICE REPORT IVE BEEN FRAUDED HERE BY THE DMV AND THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ... THIS IS ALL CAUSED BY CORRUPT GOV LOCAL OFFICALS..CHEATING ELECTIONS..WITH DOMINION PC BOARDS CHINA CO., CALL STATE NUMBERS TO MAKE A COMPLAI T.. TOLD NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO FILE COMPLAINT...WENT ONLINE AND GIVEN NUMBERS THAT ARE DISSCONNECTED..LSO CANT GET INTOUCH WITH ANY ONE ID SUE BUT YOU ALREADY STOLE MY WORK HOURS WORKED, MISDIAGNOSED ON PURPOSE TO KEEP US SICK...

Dollars Lost: $120

Gravois Mills, MO

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Smartstart.com

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

Scam lottery for free box of food. It has you pick a box out of 12 boxes to reveal your prize. Then it has you put in email, phone number, credit card details, & address. Then upon completion it tells you that you have been entered into a drawing. They’re using the phone number of the actual business.

Dollars Lost: $10.95

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: River Bend Ranch

Advance Fee Loan - Amarres de Amor Advance Fee Loan Smishing and Identity Theft Scam

I told the person i didnt want too do anything and he said he was gonna help me free of charge but then i told him no that i didn't want too do anything anymore but now hes harassing me

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Amarres de Amor Advance Fee Loan Smishing and Identity Theft Scam

Online Purchase - Wayfair Imposter

On October 30, 2025, I purchased "46 in. W x 24.5 in. D 9-Drawer Gloss Black Deep Tool Chest Mobile Workbench with Hardwood Top and Power Station" for $89.00 with free shipping from an ad on FACEBOOK Marketplace. Order 251031083434096391. I thought it was from Wayfair since they use the same logo but later on learned it was from NOCERAST based in GA. They promised me a two week delivery through Worldwide Express because it came from Australia. Tracking Number: 998443994477090. On November 24th, the shipper said "Status Of Item: US, Customs duty declaration was rejected, and the container has been detained. Please contact the seller to resolve the order issue." NOCERAST has ignored my e-mails and there is no posted phone number either.

Dollars Lost: $89.99

Schenectady, NY- 12345

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Wayfair Imposter

Employment - YouTube Recruiter / impostor

Text message from +27 (73) 479-5052 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; 12404107993 for more details

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: YouTube Recruiter / impostor

Employment - Employment Solicitation - Reshipping Scam

Received first email from [email protected] on November 29, 2025 which said the following: 'Hello **insert my first name**, I hope you’re doing well. The reason I'm writing is that we’re hiring a quality control agent in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and your experience seemed relevant. This position includes package monitoring and shipment management, offering a starting salary of $3,200 per month, the possibility of a raise after three months, and full benefits. Feel free to ask if you need additional details! Best, Lisa P.S. It's a funny coincidence that my husband and you share the same last name, **insert my last name**.' I did not respond. Received second email from [email protected] on December 1, 2025 which said the following: 'Hi **insert my first name**, I hope this email finds you well! I wanted to let you know that our team has recently moved the quality control manager position to a fully remote setup, and we are now accepting applications from across the country. You’d be collaborating with our logistics team as we move toward a more flexible work model. The role starts at $3,200 per month, featuring complete benefits, and provides performance bonuses plus a raise after the probation period. All you need is a U.S. address and to be available during business hours (Mon–Fri, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.). If you're interested in learning more or think this opportunity aligns with your skills, please reach out! Best, Lisa P.S. Mountain Home is special to me! It’s where my parents first met over 30 years ago!' To this email I did unfortunately respond saying I had accepted a position elsewhere and was not interested. Then The most recent email came today, December 8, 2025 from [email protected] and copied [email protected] that included the following: 'Hello, Box Cascade is happy to offer you the position of Quality Control Inspector. Your resume indicates that your expertise could be an ideal fit for our shipping department. If you choose to take up this offer, please adhere to the instructions represented in the Job Offer document here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/************************************************************* Also, please comply with the link and submit the Employment Application Form: https://forms.gle/***************** We hope you'll join our company. Please let me know should you have any questions or you need any further details. Sincerely, Andrew Crowley Human Resources Manager Box Cascade'

Dollars Lost: $0.0

New York, NY- 10017

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Box Cascade

Government Agency Imposter - Public Records Scam

I went online to look up some public records for a new property I had purchased. The Public Records website came up and I proceeded to search for the info that I needed. Then I was presented with an option to pay $5.00 for the cost of the service (which I thought was a one time fee). After reviewing my credit card records I noticed that I was being charged several times more for services I had not continued. I immediately notified my bank to dispute and discontinue all charges by this service. I also called the support line number of Public Records to resolve this issue, but a First Alert company answered instead and told me that I had won a free alert system that I did not want. The person on the line told me that I could not be transferred back to a customer service representative.

Dollars Lost: $36

Stanfield, NC- 28163

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Public Records

Online Purchase

Customer found Chrislie Taylor's Dachsund Puppies out of Burliington, TX on Facebook. Customer reached out to inquire about purchasing a puppy named "Goose." Seller sent copy of so called breeders certificate. Customer sent $200 via CashApp as deposit. Seller sent an Adoption/Sales Agreement on 12/5/25 that stated buyer had a balance left of $250 to be paid with the signed agreement. Customer signed the agreement and sent $250. Customer then received a text that she would be traveling to to "attend a few business matters and to spend Christmas with grandma" and that she would be registering with a reliable delivery agency that would bring the puppy to customer's doorstep. Seller stated puppy would be shipped via Royal East Airlines. Seller than began texting the customer saying that they needed $800 for heated/AC crate, $1,000 for pet life insurance, and $1,500 for city ordinance to ship the dog to Greenville, TX. Seller stated that all would be refunded when the puppy was delivered. Customer sent CashApp to James Cook, Ivy Cordle, Josh Thomp, and Kai Reid to cover costs stated above. Puppy was never received and communication ceased.

Dollars Lost: $2250

Burlington, TX- 76519

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Chrislie Taylor's Dachshund Puppies

Phishing

The scammers said that the product they were selling was discovered by Dr. Ben Carson and that it could reverse the degeneration of Alzheimer's Disease. It has an ad with Dr. Carson's face and describes his medical profession and his reported success with treating Alzheimer's, with a product called Memory Lift. I bought 2 bottles of it and got one free, or so they said. After receiving the initial order, they continued to send me 4 more emails and they all had different order numbers and the tracking numbers were all different. That's what compelled me to Google the product under Dr. Carson's name. I received another package today and I called the phone number that was included in the email. I told them that I found out that they were running a scam and that I wanted my money back. I was going to give this stuff to my precious, little 94 year old Mother, who has Alzheimer's. I don't know what is in the pills that I received but they could have caused harm to my Mom and that would have been my fault because I'm the one who ordered it for her! I now know that it's a scam but I didn't before this afternoon when I received another delivery of more of the product. I was going to call them and tell them that they had made a mistake and send it back to them. Instead, I went back through my emails and found several more emails from them. Now, since they have my banking information and my debit card info, I have to go to my Credit Union tomorrow morning and change all of my accounts so that they don't continue to bill me for orders I didn't place. I also need my money back for, whatever it is that they sent me, which is fake. This malicious action could have very well endangered my Mom and her health and mental state of being. I'm furious and I just Thank God for His divine intervention and for saving me from giving it to Mom. But, I was lucky I suppose because there are going to be people who buy this product and take it and since they're still doing this scam, other people are going to be affected and possibly harmed or worse! What if it kills someone? I don't understand how they, or outfits like them, can get away with this. Please make sure that you catch them and stop them before they do hurt someone because who knows what is in what they're selling? Please help and do it quickly before someone is harmed or killed.

Dollars Lost: $226.91

TX

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: MEMORY LIFT

Online Purchase - Dr. Asa Andrew, Asa Health Organization

After ordering and paying the shipping charge in Dec. 2023 and not receiving the “My Free Health Book” Dr. Asa was advertising on a local Christian radio station (which dropped him in Spring 2025) for a YEAR AND ONE HALF, I tried to call, email and text the numbers given on his website in June 2025 to find out why the delay. There was no reply. Not until I threatened to report the situation to the local station did I get a call back. The reason I received was that there was no shipment received the Spring after my order! This would have totally been forgotten had I not followed up on it. While Dr. Asa was on the phone concerning the book situation, I asked him a health-related question which he said could be helped by taking a saliva gene test. He asked for my credit card number and then quickly sent me a test kit in the mail, not realizing I would be charged $597.98 for it! The instructions in it were not very clear so more inquiring unanswered calls to the lab were made, as well as texts to Dr. Asa, many through a go-between named Chris. About thirteen days later, a large box came in the mail (without consultation), containing supplements, and I noticed another charge on my card for $498.97. Then seven days later a charge of $497.97 was added! After MANY texts inquiring about these large charges and asking about Dr. Asa’s phone consult fees, I NEVER received a clear answer. My guess is the first LARGE charge is for the gene test, the second for the supplements which I didn’t consent to, and the third is still unknown. For five months I have asked for an invoice for these charges to give to my tax accountant for a medical deduction and never received it. BEWARE concerning this unorganized practice! Though Dr. Asa may be knowledgeable about some health issues, there are other alternative medical doctors out there that operate with more integrity!!

Dollars Lost: $4.97

Santa Rosa Beach, FL- 32459

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Dr. Asa Andrew Asa Health Organization

Employment - Employment

Hello there, Following your resume that was suggested to me for the Position of Customer Service Rep/Personal Assistant, this is an urgent recruitment for the replacement for my Personal Assistant & CSR personnel. I really need someone ASAP to take up the position, I am looking for a friendly, simple & trustworthy assistant who would also be in charge of handling my customers and clientele, this is a remote position. You can take it as a full time or part time job depending on your choice. The hours will be between 5 to 8 hours daily, which can be increased if you want, and this will give you free time to go on with your regular job. Below are job Descriptions. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: - Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of customer issues & data before it is entered - Act as an assistant to the HR Manager - Maintain logs of activities and completed work - Typing/Data Entry of confidential client and financial data - Perform other administrative task as assigned - General work - Data entry - Receive calls, texts & emails on my behalf - Book appointments & Flight reservation REQUIREMENTS: - Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial information - Must display a high level of integrity and honesty - Must be organized and able to prioritize tasks efficiently and follow through on commitments - Must be a highly motivated, self-starter who proposes solutions, rather than waiting for others to solve problems - Must be flexible, adaptable and actively intervene to create and energize positive change Compensation: $32 per hour Competitive sign-on bonus Health insurance, vision, dental & paid time off My name is Tracie Lovell; I am an Artist as well as an HR consultant for Leico Enterprises. I travel a lot for consultations for major firms also to sell art works, buy ideas, Artifacts, antics and materials from ancient cities and I have got so many clients as companies, individuals and governmental institutions and private museums. I have been pretty successful in my business; I get involved in several art deals in the United States & Canada. I most very often get my hands occupied, so it is imperative for me to have a worthy personal assistant and customer service personnel to handle client problem resolution on my behalf. Due to the nature of my job, I require frequent traveling so I need someone to handle my schedule when I'm not in town, Every instruction will be given to you via email and phone for now until I'm back, i want you to begin work immediately. Kindly Let me know if you're still interested and I am willing to offer you $32 hourly with a reasonable sign-on bonus, I want you to answer this brief questionnaire below, Please answer them to the best of your knowledge. * Have you ever worked as a CSR personnel or personal assistant before? * Can you take this as a primary Job? * If you want to make this your secondary job (How many hours does your primary Job Take?) * Do you have a professional reference? * How many hours are you willing to devote to work for me? * What do you understand about Privacy & Code of Conduct? * Describe yourself? * Are you willing to give your best shot at working with me? I will be expecting your prompt response. Regards, Tracie Lovell

Dollars Lost: $0.0

CA

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Leico Enterprises

Employment - Employment Scam

From 'Rosemary': I would like you to handle my payroll department due to work overload. Let me know as I need you to start as soon as possible. Are you able to pick up the following items at your earliest convenience? 50 FedEx Envelopes (These can be picked up for free at any FedEx store. You may need to visit multiple locations as quantities may be limited.) Check Paper https://www.amazon.com/Sheets-Style-Hologram-Computer-Checks/dp/B0746RB32C It will be reimbursed with your first pay. Please keep all receipts and email them to me for reimbursement. I Michelle K. Never interviewed for the position, never spoke with her, nothing. she just reached out and told me to do this via email. I have all the emails also.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Naples, FL- 34101

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Nortons Capital LLC

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

We thought we were dealing with Delta as their phone number appeared under Delta as an agent. They never said they were alpha fare. They supposedly booked our flights, and took our credit card.. They never booked the flights, and we only found out by accident. We are disputing their charges on Visa.

Dollars Lost: $6000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: alphafare

Employment - Scouted Recruiting team

Hi, I'm Aria from the Scouted 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 2024393560 for more information. Note: You must be at least 25 years old and responsible.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Scouted Recruiting team

Employment - YouTube Imposter Imposter - Employment Solicitation - Phishing Scam

Hello, I'm Sophia, 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. Limited Spots: Only 5 spots available. Applicants must be at least 23 years old. please send a text message to the following mobile number: 2137672415

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Priceline-imposter

Scammer rented a car with my information and credit card company is saying it is a legitimate charge when we did not rent the car, pick it up Or drop it off.

Dollars Lost: $699.09

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Priceline

Identity Theft - US Passport & Visa.org

On 12/4/25 I went to renew my passport on uspassportandvisa.org, gave all my personal information (SSN, DOB, Marital information, email, parental information, home address, dates of travel etc.) to come to the end of the "application process" and realize it was a fraudulent website. I am now worried I will be targeted for identity theft, credit fraud or even home robbery based upon my info of travel and dates.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: US Passport Visa.org

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - Travel Club Scam

We attended a presentation from Travel Expo and declined the purchase club offer. The club cost $4000+ to gain access to "discounted" products and services. We were given a certificate for a free Caribbean cruise and promptly registered online that evening. After the stated 4-6 weeks for processing, I have contacted them on the website travelexpogift.com. I will do so again in 2 weeks, but the submission does not appear to be processed.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

FL

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: Travel Expo

Identity Theft

On Monday, December 8, 2025, I searched Google for “passport application” and clicked a paid advertisement that appeared at the top of the results. The site (uspassportandvisa.org) looked official and used patriotic imagery and wording that strongly implied it was a government website. I paid $84 believing I was paying for the official passport application process. After payment, the company emailed me nothing more than the standard DS-11 form (which is free on travel.state.gov) along with basic instructions I could have found myself in minutes. They provided no additional service, no expediting, and no interaction with the U.S. Department of State. The website buries its disclaimer that it is not affiliated with the government in fine print at the very bottom, and the overall design and ad placement are clearly intended to mislead consumers into believing they are on an official government site. Most concerning: during the process I was required to enter my minor child’s full name, date of birth, and Social Security number. This company now possesses highly sensitive personal information while delivering zero legitimate value. This is a deceptive third-party “passport expediting” scam that preys on people who urgently need passport forms, charges exorbitant fees for free government documents, and collects sensitive personal data under false pretenses. Numerous identical complaints about this exact company and domain appear on BBB, Reddit, and news outlets since early 2025. I have already disputed the $84 charge with my bank and placed credit freezes to protect my child’s identity. Requested resolution: Full refund of $84 and permanent deletion of all personal data collected, including my minor child’s Social Security number.

Dollars Lost: $84.88

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 8, 2025

Business Name Used: US Passport Visa

Employment - YouTube's Recruiting Department

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 25 years or older, please text 6465231469 for more details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

WA

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: YouTube's Recruiting Department

Phishing - Phishing Scam - United Healthcare Impostor

Offer for free Oral b clean care kit. No working links. Can’t find info online or at United Health care about this.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase

An apple app ad banner popped up on social media. When I accidently clicked on it, I got notification from Amex of two charges(?) $3.99 and $19.99 and when I researched what it was for, it's for apple watch faces and according to the reviews/comments it's a bogus app that doesn't work and is an apparent money grab as the "fine print" was unreadable and as the app auto-charged my amex card. This wouldn't be half as bad if the app actually worked and the site was legitimate, but it's not and the reviews scream this is a scam-app. I simply wanted them to reverse charges below is their response. I tried "reporting a problem" with Apple but for some strange reason, the charge do not appear under app store purchases so you cannot report an issue as it show's "free" - which obviously it's not. (see attached) Thingol (DBA: MiKa software / Wrista Watches) Hey! Thank you for reaching out to the Support Team regarding your concern. After thoroughly reviewing your case, we’ve confirmed that you accepted one of our ongoing promotions, which included the additional watch faces pack. As stated in our Terms and Conditions, promotional offers of this type are non-refundable. We genuinely apologize for any inconvenience or misunderstanding this may have caused. Please know that we truly value your business and strive to provide the best possible experience to all our customers. If you have any further questions or need additional clarification, please feel free to reach out — we’re always here to help. Unfortunately, we’re unable to make an exception in this particular case, and we sincerely apologize for the lack of flexibility. Kind regards, Support Team

Dollars Lost: $19.99

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Thingol Limited

Employment - Amazon Imposter / Amazon Recruitment Team

Hi, this is Natalie Grace from Amazon Recruiting.

Your resume has been recommended by several online recruitment agencies. After an initial review, we've decided to invite you for an interview for the Information Systems Manager position. We currently have five openings. This is a great remote, online position where you can help merchants update their data and provide free training. You can work 20 to 60 minutes daily (anytime, anywhere) and earn $200 to $500 per day. The base weekly salary is over $2,000. Paid annual leave: In addition to statutory holidays such as maternity and paternity leave, regular employees receive 15-20 days of paid annual leave. If you're interested in joining us, please contact us via WhatsApp: +12138235045 (Note: You must be 25 years or older.)”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Amazon Imposter / Amazon Recruitment Team

Counterfeit Product

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 Chase credit card about $141.00. Only after the payment went through 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, there were no clear instructions about mailing my renewal to the official processing center, and the customer contact number on the site was 978 971 0688. 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.

Dollars Lost: $141

Winter Garden, FL

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: US Passport Submissions

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I paid for a Black Friday special, I had to pay for 3-4 day shipping. It took over 14 business days to arrive. It was supposed to come with 3 free gifts and nothing extra came. I contacted customer service multiple times about delayed shipping and they just passed it off as “sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.” Package arrived with much smaller bottles than purchased, and one bottle had been broken and open. I was planning not to open any to send back, but the broken one has no smell at all. An absolute scam with ads all over the internet saying it leaves the house smelling like a luxury hotel for 3 days….

Dollars Lost: $98

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Blyss Impersonator

Retail Business - Psychic Scam

I was following the TikTok page KC Steinbeck. I commented on a post, and they contacted me via direct message. They said they wanted to do a psychic reading for me for free. I said okay thinking it might be for free (retired military and I'm having trouble finding a job). We switched to WhatsApp and that's when they asked for the $500. Told them I don't have it and can't afford it. Initially agreed on $50, sent it. And now they are continuously contacting me for the $500. They have even started to threaten to kill me. I have pictures and video of the messages they sent me.

BBB Notes as provided by the FBI: 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE A VICTIM
If you are a victim of an online shopping scam, the FBI recommends taking the following actions:
• Report the activity to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov or your local FBI field office, which can be located at www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices.
• Report the activity to the online payment service used for the financial transaction.
• Contact your financial institution immediately upon discovering any fraudulent or suspicious activity and direct them to stop or reverse the transactions.
• Ask your financial institution to contact the corresponding financial institution where the fraudulent or suspicious transfer was sent.
If you believe you are the victim of an Internet scam or cybercrime, or if you want to report suspicious activity, please visit the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov.

 

Dollars Lost: $50

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: The Limitless Insights

Healthcare/Medicaid/Medicare - Medicare Imposter

Commercial advertisement provides phone number 8775410389 to ask automative questions about personal Medicare benefits. If your answers do not meet their standard of response the 8775410389 connection is discontinued with a "call back later" response.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Lynchburg, VA- 24502

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Medicare Imposter

Online Purchase - PUPPY SCAM/ GOLDEN RETRIEVER

I was in search of a new golden retriever puppy and came across this website. The website seemed legitimate as I had seen the fake reviews planted on it, so I sent them an email inquiry on 11/23/2025 about a specific puppy listed on their website that I was interested in. They later sent me an email back, on 11/23/2025, stating all the information , pricing, and photos necessary about the puppy, also sending me their address. They also sent a variety of questions for me, in order to move along with the process. After a couple of days, on 12/5/2025, I decided I wanted to purchase this puppy and decided to email them back with all the necessary information they asked for, including my full name, full address, phone number. They then sent me my price and their payment information, in which I decided to use Zelle, and sent them $650, $600 being the puppy’s price, $50 being the home delivery price. The name under the Zelle account was “Tracy Charlton”, the Zelle address being “[email protected]”, which was different from the fake breeder’s name, “Jayden”. I, however, did not question this and sent the money anyways. I then emailed them the Zelle confirmation receipt as they asked in the previous email. After this, I did not receive any more emails from this email, “ [email protected]”. The next day, on 12/06/2025, I got a phone call from a random number, in which I answered. This phone call was from a guy that claimed he was the travel agent that was going to be delivering my puppy to my house, and that the shipping crate they were to use for my puppy had expired and that I needed to purchase or rent a new crate in order for them to proceed with the delivery process, so that the crate could comply with their international travel standards. He said I had received an email about this, showcasing the exact prices to rent or purchase the crate, along with the payment information to do so. I then went to the email and saw that this price they were listing was from $990 - $1500, which did not seem right to me as in the initial breeder’s email, he did not mention anything about this to me”. This “travel agent’s” Zelle name is Kenneth Ray Wirsche Jr, Zelle address being “419-975-4304”. I then researched this breeder’s website and found that a couple other people across the internet have had stumbled across and experienced this scam as well. I blocked the numbers and have not sent anything back.

Dollars Lost: $650

New Castle, PA- 16105

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Jayden Retrievers Farm

Other

They tell you that you can become a beta tester of their products by purchasing a sticker with their logo on it and sending a picture of you holding the logo. Then they charge you for a membership fee of 29.99 that they do not tell you anything about. When you email them to stop the membership they do not respond and they block you on social media when you complain on their page. After going to the Facebook page is when I saw the endless comments of others saying the same scam had happened to them.

Dollars Lost: $37

Abilene, TX- 79605

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: OST Other Side Travel Hiking and Outdoors

Online Purchase - Wellamoon

When I placed my order, I asked for 1 item only (sleep patches). The amount of my purchase was supposed to be $14.95 and free shipping per their ad. Instead, I was charged for additional items that I did not order. I had the opportunity to purchase other products, but said "no thank you". When I received my confirmation email, it listed several other items. About 10 minutes after receiving the confirmation, I cancelled my order. The next day, I received an e-mail from Cris stating it was too late. I placed my order on a weekday at 7:30 pm. How could my order already be processed? The next day, I started the return process (you had to have "authorization" to make the return). When I received my order, I returned it the next day. There were several pieces of information (my order #, their tracking order, a list of the items I was returning, a statement as to whether I opened any of the packages, etc.) Because we got off on a "rocky" start I felt I should use a delivery service so I could track my order. Rather than make a separate list of the required information I sent copies of the information that was sent to me (items I was returning, tracking order, etc.). I also included a copy of the e-mails with the information "highlighted' and put them in the package with the items being returned. The return policy stated that I would be refunded within 6-7 days after they receive the return. I placed my order using a credit card My account was charged on 9/26/25 in the amounts of $41.06 and 43.69. I waited about 10 ten days and still no credit back to my account. I contacted Cris and told him/her that I had returned the package and asked what was the hold-up. In the e-mail I gave them the date the package was returned, the tracking #, the address I mailed it to and the date and time they received it. He/she thanked me for including such detailed information. He/she said they would look into it. I was then contacted by other members of the team a day or so later. I was asked if I opened any of the Items and I said no. My answer to the question was in the e-mails I included with the return. I was told that they would need to investigate further. When I asked why the issued had to be investigated further, I didn't really get an answer. I told them that if I didn't get my refund by 10/31/25 I would need to take a different approach. Finally on October 29, 2025 my card was credited. However, not for the full amount. My order totaled $84.75. I was refunded $79.80. When I asked why they said the refund did not include the shipping fee of $4.95. Shipping was supposed to be free. After going thru all of the hassle and stalling tactics, I went online to see if there were any complaints. I found numerous complaints echoing my same issues. There were also complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau. They use deceptive business and stalling tactics. I believe this is done to detour people from getting refunds. No one should have to endure this much of a struggle dealing with a company

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Eagle, ID- 83616

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Wellamoon

Online Purchase

The website showed travel.state.org inituallly when we clicked and looked official stating it was where you applied for your passport. We clicked on apply and it asked for all of our information. We paid the $60 application fee and then realized hours later it wasn’t real.

Dollars Lost: $64.88

AL

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: US PASSPORTS

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I purchased a free trial 9f something for $1 but I later went and canceled it. But they have continued to charge my credit card for 2 months now.

Dollars Lost: $99.99

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase

This website intentionally targets people who want to renew or apply their passports in the United States. They are essentially charging $100 to only give you a downloaded application that you could’ve filled out and accessed for free. The company’s logos and colors are very misleading, you assume it’s a government website. You assume you are applying for the passport, they use language like “submit application.” Very shady.

Dollars Lost: $100

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Uspassportandvisa

Retail Business

I got sent an email from [email protected] claiming to be and email from a legit company, Harry & David, claiming I won a free basket and click on a link for a brief survey. The address on the bottom of the email is a mail place in Las Vegas Nevada where you can rent mail boxes/PO boxes. I am including photos.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Harry David

Employment - Job Offer Scam

Received a phone call from Alice reporting being from Global Insight Company, that I had applied on Indeed. She asked if I was interested in some work and verified the last 4 digits of my phone number to call. This was the following text exchange from the next individual, excluding my name: Hi, this is Mia. Alice from Insight Global suggested that I get in touch with you. I can send you the job details and the pay information now if you'd like to take a look. *Message break* I am really glad to hear back from you. I am Mia. How should I address you? *Message break* *name*, I'll now explain this job to you in detail. *Message break* What I'm sharing with you is a remote job that you can do online using your computer or phone. You don't need any experience, and you can do it from home or anywhere else you like. You can work in any of your free time, about 1–2 hours a day, and the pay is between 200 and 500 USDC per day *Message break* We work for an international app-promotion company called Graphics Bite. App developers publish their apps on the Graphics Bite work platform, and what we do is help them optimize their app's data traffic, ranking visibility, and exposure so they can attract more users to download and use their apps *Message break* The company will provide a website for the work platform, where we register a work account. There's an algorithm system on the platform that helps us complete our tasksri *Message break* Our working hours are from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM EST, and we can do it anytime within that window. It only takes about 1–2 hours. It's kind of like leaving comments on videos on YouTube so more people will like them and more people will see them *Message break* Do you understand the content of this job? *Message break* Okay, now let me explain the pay to you: our salary is made up of a base pay plus commissions, and we get paid every single day *Message break* Basic salary: 800 USDC on the 5th day, 1500 USDC on the 15th day, and 3800 USDC on the 30th day. Completing 30 consecutive days of work will earn you a 500 USDC bonus. So, your monthly salary (30 days) is (800 + 1500 + 3800 + 500) = 6600 USDC *Message break* Daily commission: Every time you complete a work task, you earn a commission, and you can withdraw the commission you make on the same day. Commission is our main source of income *Message break* Do you understand everything about this job and the pay? *Message break* Great, if possible, I will give you a job training, I will explain the job content to you in detail with words and pictures, and then you can learn more about the company, how we complete the work tasks, and how we earn commissions *Message break* After the training is completed, you will receive a commission of 20% of your training work. About 60-200 USDC Do you have about 30 minutes of training time now? *Message break* Okay, I'll send you the Graphics Bite workspace site. Just copy it into your browser, then use your phone number to register a work account as a data provider. It's free, and it won't invade your privacy *Message break* Platform address: https://www.graphicsbitework.com *Message break* After you register and log in, send me a screenshot. I'll guide you step by step through the training process

Dollars Lost: $0.0

CA

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Insight Global Company

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

I made a reservation for an anniversary trip through what I thought was the official hotel website. It was very carefully crafted to appear to be the actual hotel! It was only minutes later after making the transaction that I realized I had not contacted the hotel online, but I had used onlinebooking,com, which I don't think is even a safe site. Because there was no way to cancel it due to the unreasonable and very short time frame (less than an hour), I was stuck. Hoping that a reservation was actually made, I called they hotel and they did have a reservation, but no confirmation number. As fate would have it, a severe winter storm prevented us from traveling and I could only request a refund, which I did. I was only given a partial refund. PLEASE BE AWARE IF YOU ARE DEALING DIRECTLY WITH A HOTEL OR ANYONE/ANYWHERE YOU ARE MAKING A RESERVATION SO YOU DON'T LOSE MONEY BY A "SERVICE" SUCH AS "ONLINEBOOKING.COM" - which isn't even a legit site!

Dollars Lost: $351.27

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: onlinebooking.com

Phishing

I received a personalized invite for this show with a "sounds to good to be true" offer. There is no such event happening.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 7, 2025

Business Name Used: Whitestown travel & adventure show 2025

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare

Bought 2 airline tickets to California, for 12/22-12/29, called numerous times for E-Ticket NEVER RECEIVED, finally on 11/23 was told that the airline cancelled due to overbooking?? Not true, now have called 4 times spoken to different people getting different answers about my refund? STILL WAITING today!! Had to rebook with airline and it cost me Double!! But same flight same days NOT OVERBOOKED!! Need my credit To my account..

Dollars Lost: $885.85

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 6, 2025

Business Name Used: Cheapflight

Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

This company website Super.com withdrew $15 from my back account at around 4:94am on Saturday 12/06/2025 unauthorized without my knowledge, I did contact them to let them know that I will be contacting the BBB and the FBI regarding this matter. And I also looked up the phone number and there are a lot of innocent people on the internet complaining about how this company did the same thing to them. I have screenshots I will be sending of the debit from my account and a conversation with super.com customer service as well as Reddit complaints. I was able to get my money back into my account immediately. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 714-366-6875

Dollars Lost: $15

San Francisco, CA- 94133

Date Reported: December 6, 2025

Business Name Used: Super.com

Employment - Amazon Recruiting-impostor

Hi, this is Selena from Amazon Recruiting. We came across your profile and think you could be a great fit for a part-time remote role. The position involves supporting Amazon merchants with product updates to improve visibility. • Flexible hours: 60–90 minutes/day, 4 days a week • Pay: $250–$500 per day (base $1,000 per 4 working days) • Benefits: Free training + 15–20 days paid vacation annually Currently, we have 20 openings. If you’re interested and 25 or older, please text 4808104633 for details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 6, 2025

Business Name Used: Amazon Recruiting-impostor

Phishing

Since October 2025 currently to December 6, (12) Toll Free calls leaving the same VM by "Zoe," no company name given, all from different numbers that my loan has been approved up to 80K. And it's time sensitive and to call back to: 833-487-2740. Toll Free numbers used of which I've blocked: 866-399-7764, 888-585-3085, 877-902-5178, 833-946-7115, 844-673-3431, 877-353-8013, 855-358-6450, 877-495-7185, 844-453-5531, 844-675-7718, 855-369-6185, 844-711-6340

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 6, 2025

Business Name Used: None given

Travel/Vacation/Timeshare - The 2025 New Haven Travel & Adventure Show

I received a mailer that was identical to the one cited on this page, with the exception of the town that this "Travel & Adventure Show" is supposedly happening. The event itself is to be conducted via Zoom. The card indicates that if I attend this webcast I will receive a 5 day/4 night cruise for 2 people or 2 complimentary round trip airline tickets and 2 nights in my choice of over 1000 properties. The fine print indicates that taxes, fees, and port charges apply. No actual company name or website information appears on the card. When I did an internet search on the telephone number, it brought me to this page.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Albany, NY- 12211

Date Reported: December 6, 2025

Business Name Used: The 2025 New Haven Travel Adventure Show

Identity Theft - Amazon / impostor

In mid-November 2025, I received an email message from [email protected], requesting that I review a recent purchase. The email appeared legitimate and prompted me to take action. Logging into my Amazon account about a week later, I navigated to my Order History at https://www.amazon.com/gp/css/order-history?ref_=nav_orders_first. Upon finding the subject item, I clicked on "Write a Product Review." This action redirected me to https://www.amazon.com/review/review-your-purchases/edit?asin=B08CWY3TLW%3A5&ref_=pe_153576850_1224716290. where I wrote and submitted a review. When I clicked to submit the review, I was presented with an invitation to join Amazon Vine, a program that allows certain Amazon reviewers, known as "Vine Voices," to receive free products in exchange for honest reviews. Already familiar with the Amazon Vine program, I found this offer convincing for a couple of specific reasons: 1. The invitation, hosted on amazon.com, seemed authentic, 2. The details about the benefits and responsibilities of becoming a Vine Voice were comprehensive. The information also indicated that because Amazon Vine Voices receive products without charge, these items must be reported as income, necessitating the completion of a W-4 form. The URL with which I was interacting at that point was fully functional and appeared to be https://www.amazon.com/vine_tax-interview_landing. Trusting that this was legitimate, I proceeded to fill out what I believed was secured information relative to a W-4 form on amazon.com. This included giving my name, address, and Social Security number. Excited about becoming an Amazon Vine Voice, I submitted all required information. Following this interaction, for approximately 25 minutes, I also then browsed through available Amazon Vine items, which consisted primarily of auto parts and inexpensive gift items listed at https://www.amazon.com/vine/vine-items. Later that day, when I logged back into Amazon.com, I noticed that there was no Vine emblem next to my name in my profile. Concerned about my status in the program, I telephoned Amazon Customer Service where a representative confirmed that I was not enrolled as an Amazon Vine Voice. Further, she informed me that Amazon never requests Social Security numbers of its members. At this point, it became obvious that I had fallen victim to a scam. Alarmingly, my browsing history for the entire suspect period shows only URLs at amazon.com. As of the filing of this BBB report, I have submitted reports of the subject incident via the Amazon protocol and have received nothing more than automated replies from Amazon in return. During the first week of December 2025, I also sent a hard-copy incident report via USPS certified mail to Jeff Bezos' attention. I will follow up with BBB when/if Mr. Bezos and his team reply and advise me of the following: 1. Ways in which Amazon can assist in safeguarding my identity at this juncture, 2. Any steps Amazon recommends my taking to rectify this situation.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 6, 2025

Business Name Used: Amazon / impostor

Phishing

Received a text message sent as a group text to 10 people stating, “ 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 40 minutes to 1 hour per day — anytime, anywhere. Daily pay: $250–$500. 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 +12025909175 for details.”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 6, 2025

Business Name Used: Indeed recruitment

Online Purchase

I ordered clothing from this company that i never received and was told I needed to contact THEIR shipping vender on THEIR behalf to find out why THEIR customers are not receiving orders and if I refuse to work for them for free then they are just keeping my money and i get nothing.

Dollars Lost: $57.82

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 6, 2025

Business Name Used: Fashion Nova

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes - Fake Travel Sweepstakes Scam

Received a 4x6" slick postcard in the mail saying "Cruise the World." It further states "Congratulations! You are a FINALIST in the VIKING RIVER Cruise Giveaway! With Airfare for Two." There is exceedingly small print at the bottom and in the middle it says that this is offered by a company called PVI. On the back side, there are two, round grey scratch offs and both matched the winning number. There is a BONUS if you "Call Within 48 Hours To Receive Up To A $100 Amazon Gift Card." I did not call them as this is a version of the above reported scam. So grateful for the BBB.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Washington, DC- 20005

Date Reported: December 6, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

A link through Pinterest for a free IQ test, but to get the results you have to pay $1. I used Paypal thinking it would give me a layer of protection, and was careful not to agree to any more payment. Two sets of 70 cents went through to my credit card, odd, but not far off what I agreed to. I thought maybe they meant US dollars. They told me I have an IQ of 132, as smart as Einstein (which is not accurate, Einstein's IQ was closer to 160). Cheeky! 1 week later I was hit with a $45. charge I hadn't authorized, and on Paypal found that it was a subscription. I filed a dispute to Paypal, and they ruled in the favour of My IQ. Had to cancel my credit card and order a replacement.

Dollars Lost: $44.99

Unknown Location

Date Reported: December 6, 2025

Business Name Used: MyIQ

Employment - Employment Scam

They had an interview scheduled as a webinar with Jacob the founder and Emily the hiring manager. They talked of the company, culture and claiming to make over $200,000 a year. They then sent a link to pay for a travel certification for $780 then waited for a number for me to put in a chat showing I paid. I did not because it seemed like a scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Los Angeles, CA

Date Reported: December 6, 2025

Business Name Used: The Travel Certification LLC

Didn't find the scam you were looking for?

Report a Scam