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Phishing - Property Allocated Waiver

I am recieved a letter saying this is the final attempt to notify me. Left this 888-803-2351 phone number on it. We reserve the right to revoke allocated waiver after 7 days of receiving this notice. Lender info says BOKF Na. Has a property code on it, 8505078452. Looks like a real check but it is not signed and clearly states its not a check. My name is on the fake check with my address on it too. This is definitely a scammer. Has a sent out notice date on. But no business information of where it came from. On the front on the postage it an eagle prepaid postage permit No. 1535 on it. The amount is $199 Allocated waiver.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Property Allocated Waiver

Employment - Kelly Services Employment Scam

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 2028176685 for more information (Note: You must be at least 25 years old)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Kelly Services

Other

I recently purchased a car and at the dealership I purchased a warranty. I received a call from a local number that told me they were calling to activate my warranty. they had some information about me already and told me that this was the same warranty i purchased in person and they were only turning it on. they needed banking information to auto draft to pay for the warranty. they asked me to confirm information about my vehicle. I called the dealership later that day to confirm my suspicion it was a scam and they told me it was.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 20, 2025

Business Name Used: Service Activation Center LLC

Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

I will formally introduce myself to you. My name is Mr. Andrew Wild, and I am the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HSBC Continental Europe. I am sorry to have encroached into your privacy in this manner; however, without delay, I will immediately proceed with the details of the proposal as stated in my introductory email to you. I respectfully request that you keep the contents of this mail confidential and also respect the integrity of the information that you are coming across as a result of this mail. I contacted you privately, and as such, no one is aware of this communication, which is the reason why I had us communicate strictly via our private email. I am the personal accountant of one (the late Mr. Fabian Konde), a foreign contractor with Royal Dutch who has an investment account with my bank. Unfortunately, my client died along with his nuclear family in France while on sabbatical in the summer of 2011. May their souls rest in peace. He died without leaving Will. Several efforts were made to find his extended family through his embassy, but without success. I received a notice last week to provide the next of kin of my late client, being his personal accountant, or the account risk being transferred to the government (escheat) in 14 days’ time. I am contacting you to assist me in repatriating the funds left behind by my late client. This claim will be executed without breaching any laws, and success is guaranteed if we cooperate on it. The bank will release the account to you because of my recommendation of you as the next of kin. I am a religious man, and I cannot lie; I expect the same from you. The amount involved is €9,400,000.00 EUR (nine million four hundred thousand euros); I propose we share the proceeds 50/50. I think this is fair. I will give you all the necessary information about this deal when I get your response. I am contacting you to assist me because you have the same surname/last name as my late client. I anticipate your cooperation. Treat this proposal with utmost confidentiality and urgency for 100% success. My position as the CEO and member of the Executive Board of HSBC Bank guarantees the successful execution of this transaction. If you find yourself able to work with me, I urge you to indicate that effect. Once again, do observe utmost confidentiality, and be rest assured that this transaction will be profitable for both of us. For more information about me, Please note that a quick response from you will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance for considering this proposal. I await your urgent response to enable me to furnish you with more information about this opportunity. Sincerely, Andrew Wild. Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Continental Europe. * Please consider the environment before printing any email correspondence. Print only when necessary. *This email is only sent to the intended recipients and addressees in confidence and not for external circulation.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 20, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I ordered on November 2nd and they told me it shipped out November 9th… as the days went on USPS said the item never made it there to be shipped. I contacted the business and they offered to still send it but I declined being I needed it for a specific event on November 15. I paid for 2-day ground shipping so it should’ve made it to me between November 12-13. I was told they made a mistake confusing my order with someone else’s. They tried to tell me due to processing time I couldn’t request a refund but I disagreed because it was there error saying it shipped. Now they’re giving me the run around on a refund. Their website does not specifically state any of this. They have kicked back my refund twice so far.

Dollars Lost: $42.71

Atlanta, GA

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Orphic Beauty Official

Online Purchase

This is a craft website where you order an introductory box of products for $34 to see if you like. It was dollar store items… I cancelled the subscription. They send an email they are getting my box ready. I sent another email saying I cancelled. Days later another email says the box was sent and they charge my credit card for $85 I sent numerous emails to them and then they say I have to pay for shipping or they will give you 20% off but they recommend the 20% off because it’s cheaper than international shipping. My bank couldn’t reverse the charge. I sent numerous emails to them and ask them for their address to return the box .. They stop responding to all emails. There was numerous emails sent requesting their address. I cannot locate it any where ! I sent a couple of more emails requesting the 20% off and they still won’t respond ! I have no idea where this company is located ! They refuse to provide any information ! I advised them they did not have authorization to charge my card several times but they did !

Dollars Lost: $85

Unknown

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: MYCRAFT Joy

CryptoCurrency - CrytoCurrency

Mark Johnson or whomever ran a scheme where if you invest $600-$1500 you would make money on a trading site called Optimus Prime in which he would give trading signals on telegram. He would strictly enforce you to get more members under you so you could make more money . He recently switched it to an AP called AAC Chat in which he had you put your phone in developer mode claiming he had invested $500, 000 into the AP to make things more secure and safe. He recently shut down Optimus Prime and changed his name to XAEL-A1 and contacted the team with promises of starting a new platform because Optimus Prime had shut down. Whoever it is running this is a big time scammer for sure. Don’t fall for this crypto scam !!

Dollars Lost: $1500

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Apex Alliance Club

Other - Collection attorneys USA

A debt collection agency had gotten in touch with me to settle a payment. I paid $550 and was told that the invoice email would be sent to me. I have not gotten the email showing proof and keep getting the run around as far as “the person who emails just came in the office” or “by the end of the business day again”. They were quick to hang up on me when I was requesting to stay on the line

Dollars Lost: $550

Hudson, OH- 44236

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Collection attorneys USA llc

Online Purchase - Cotosen.com

claims to sell High Quality Brands with material such as suede and wool. In my case it was supposed to be a wool lined Carhartt jacket. After 30 days no product has arrived, after 14 days emailed Cotosen.com for Refund as well as reaching out to "support" via filling out thier site support form for assistance. I was never contacted or recieved notification from "Cotosen". No Phone number for customer support or website is listed. Cotosen apppears to be doing bussiness from Hong Kong,(pic:referenced below) but you can find them in our US Amazon marketplace as well. Another problem is now that im aware of Cotosen and their scamming bussiness practices, I am seeing sponsored Ads in Google and in Gmail for Cotosen.com , further providing the appearance of lagitamecy. Another, I was not aware I was purchasing from anywhere other than here in the U.S. until roughly 7 days after the purchase when I started to notice some red flags with the transaction. In the reviews that are available customers are experiencing similar events as mine but some are saying a product was delivered but completely different then stated and of extremely low quality with no Carhartt brand identifiers. Note: when uploading an attachment to this BBB, only ONE 5mb attachment can be uploaded. More uploading capacity could help broaden investigation and increase the transfer of files.

Dollars Lost: $68.99

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Cotosen.com

Credit Cards - Credit Cards

They call 20 times a day with the same message, spoofed numbers.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: “Personal loan processing” no company name given. “Josh”

Employment - Kelly services

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 2138039891 for more information (Note: You must be at least 25 years old)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Kelly services

Employment

Received a text from the provided email about a job opportunity. The text was posing as Robert Half recruiting agency offering a position ranging from $150-$300 per day for 90 mins/day at 4 days per week.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Robert Half

Government Agency Imposter

Input all of my personal information and submitted my application! I requested a cancellation within 10 minutes of submitting! Sent an email to the appropriate email listed on their website! It clearly states that refunds are accepted if contacted within three days of submitting application! The following morning I received an email at 825 am saying they could not cancel or issue a refund because a shipping label had been created through fed ex… at 925 I received a tracking number from fedex saying the label was created! They refused to acknowledge that I had requested to cancel within 10 minutes of submitting and then stating it was too late since they had processed and created a shipping label before their emails were checked! United passport services! Do not use their services as they are completely unethical in how they run their business

Dollars Lost: $200

San Jose, CA

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: United Passport

Phishing - Phishing

I was viewing my emails when up popped this message from Apple stating someone tried using my Apple account for $549.99 days and if it was not me to call 833-770-3088. I called the number and this guy answered said he was “Apple Support” that he will look into it & to hold on. He came back to tell me he could get it back. And from there I dealt with this guy for 4 weeks and I had to keep purchasing Apple Gift Cards or EBay Gift Cards, take pictures front and back and send to him so he can get me my money back. I kept questioning him why am I paying to get my money back. Apple was supposed to give me money for all my troubles ($30,000.00 in 4 checks) and now wants $1,000.00 to mail the checks to me. If I don’t the money will sit there until I send the $1,000.00.

Dollars Lost: $10000

I Dont Know

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Apple Support IMPOSTER

Online Purchase - Online Purchase Scam

I lost 500$ to a Carlson Hernandez who has a site on Facebook called Carlson Hernandez Auto Sales cheap and unwanted cars for sale under $1000 he has a G-mail account ([email protected]) I never used it should have any way I wanted a truck he had it was a 1965 chevy K10 Silverado 4x4 4 speed for 1200$ Contacted him he wanted 200$ down and 150 a month and told me he would deliver to Arkansas. Then i got a message on my phone a 214-251-3143 wanting 500$ to bring me the Truck with a Tracking number from a Cargo trade Express LTD out of Texas payment by Cash App or gift Cards i contacted Hernandez he said it was for insurance and I would get it back I told him no you told me the 200$ down payment would be for delivery after some conversations on FB Messenger and Texting he said he would bring it himself and I needed to pay 300$ for insurance and i would get that back Told him if i was going to get it back put it toward the balance of the truck and i would owe him 700$ He agreed and yesterday i got a message from him wanting 399$ for a city permit that's when i told him to keep the truck and send me 500$ back and my wife told me from day one it was a scam but I trusted the guy I could go on and on 99% of all this is in writing on my phone

Dollars Lost: $5

Meeker, OK- 74855

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Carlson Hernandez Auto Sales cheap and unwanted cars for sale under 1000

Phishing

Got sent a letter in the mail with no sender information. Inside, the top said: "MOTOR VEHICLE NOTIFICATION, Vehicle Service Division." It listed my name, and the make and model of my car. The letter read: "This letter is to inform you that the coverage on your [CAR MAKE AND MODEL] may be expiring or may have already expired. Please contact 1-888-535-0247 today to get your coverage up to date. Without coverage in place, you are at risk of being financially liable for any and all repairs. However, you still may have time left to activate coverage on your vehicle before it's too late. No inspection will be required and final acceptance is subject to your ability to meet eligibility requirements. We reserve the right to revoke your eligibility for service coverage after 5 days. Call IMMEDIATELY as this will be our FINAL ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY YOU 1-888-535-0247." It then gave a "Respond by" date set less than a week after I received the mail, and listed that same phone number again along with hours of operation in CST. Below that was a "Registration fee voucher", which looked strangely like a check and had my name, address, and "$199" listed on it. There was no clear identification of the sender except for the phone number.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Motor Vehicle Notification Vehicle Service Division

Employment - Employment Offer - Reshipping Scam

I was emailed about a something that sounded like a position I applied for on indeed, but it was scant on details. They were asking for my availability to set up an interview, so I explained what times I’m free. Two days later I get this email: ——— Hello, Greetings from FLORA PROVISION INC HR Department! We invite you to take the position of Delivery Representative in your area. Delivery Representative is a starting work-from-home position. Once employed as a Delivery Representative, you will remotely conduct deliveries and shipments for FLORA PROVISION INC short-term storage and other solutions for individuals and companies that employ FLORA PROVISION INC services as a means of smooth and secure crowd-sourcing distribution and storage system, both domestically and internationally. Benefits: Please consider the following career advantages: Distribution and/or Warehousing experience is welcome but NOT REQUIRED; PAID TRAINING is provided, All tasks completed within the training are paid at the regular rate; Easy-to-use DASHBOARD where you can manage all of your tasks, correspondence and training information, with our team always in touch and ready to assist; FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE that you can manage by yourself (15-20 hours a week) and work remotely from anywhere in the United States; Prepare and conduct task shipments through FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL and other major postal services: Provide confirmation paperwork such as Invoices and Receipts for each delivery and shipment; Communicate with postal services in cases when it is necessary to ensure correct delivery; Communicate with your Supervisor for the purposes of work; Maintain high performance to secure bonuses and promotion opportunities. HOW TO APPLY: Submit the Application for Employment Form on our website: https://cp.floraprovision.us/application Be in touch by phone and e-mail and expect our HR Team to contact you for the interview and employment confirmation. All Applications are answered within 1 business day. We provide equal opportunities for everyone. ——— Completely unrelated to setting up and interview and describing a different position and a completely different email address. I disengaged and reported it.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Flora Provision Inc.

Phishing - Loan Scam

I continuously receive phone calls despite selecting the option to be removed from their call list about a loan that I did NOT apply for. It gives a number for me to call a loan officer back. They are calling 5-6 times a day some times back to back.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Ridgegate Financial

Worthless Problem-solving Service - US Passport Hub

I asked for a refund immediately after I realized it was not the US STate Department. Then I got this: Dear **** *******, Thank you for contacting us. We confirm that your request has been reviewed and the refund has been approved. The amount of your application has been refunded directly to the same credit/debit card used, and no further action is required. Please note that this process can take up to 10 business days to be completed, depending on your bank. Please be informed that we are a private company not linked to the U.S. Government that offers assistance in filling out passport application forms. We are fully committed to our services and customer satisfaction. Our easy-to-use platform provides simplified U.S. passport form solutions to support an effective passport application process. We charge a fee for our services and provide customer assistance and support throughout the process of completing your U.S. passport application. We remain at your disposal for any further questions or assistance you may need. Kind regards, Customer Service Department And then they only refunded 48.00 and got this: Dear **** ******* **** *******, Thank you for contacting us. ? We understand your frustration and appreciate the opportunity to clarify. Our website clearly states before payment that we are a third-party document preparation service and not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State. Our service fee covers the preparation and support for the passport application documents, which are made available shortly after an order is placed. Your partial refund was processed in accordance with our current refund policy, which applies to all purchases made under the same terms. We regret that we cannot issue an additional refund, as the service was provided as described. We respect your right to share feedback, and we assure you that all payments were handled securely and transparently. We hope the above has been of assistance and clarifying. Best regards, Customer Service Department - I have tried to call (got hung up on) and there is no address or place to speak to a person.

Dollars Lost: $148

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: US Passport Hub

Online Purchase - Chatbox

Chatbox is advertising when you search for Chatgpt. The site looks very similar and even the sign up screens look the same. I thought I had maybe not hit send on my recent purchase of Chatgpt or something went wrong so I signed up again, but it was not CHATGPT its this Chatbox thing. I cancelled next day when I figured it out and my credit card payment is still pending, but they are basically saying I have service for the next year and it is cancelled otherwise. So that's not a refund. I can only contact via email and the site has no other info on the company. Some people are calling it a scam. How do I get my $$ back. I am afraid to use it.

Dollars Lost: $106.47

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Chatbox

Online Purchase - Online Purchase scam

Ordered some Dewalt batteries, suggested pay method was Pay pal or pay with card. It would not allow me to pay through Paypal, though I had made some purchases earlier that day for Christmas gifts. Since this was for my son's business, I chose to pay with card. The total was 170.81 but it would only allow me to pay 70.00. I do have a transaction number for that amount. It will not allow me to complete any further payment. This was done on 10-12-25. When I go to track this order, it shows as payment not complete, again will not allow me to complete the payment amount. There is no phone number listed on this web site. I have tried to reach out to them via the support email with my order number and am waiting for a response. I still have not received any of the 4 batteries that I ordered.

Dollars Lost: $70

Charlotte, NC- 28208

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Antsll.com

Advance Fee Loan - Ridgegate Financial / impostor

I receive between 7 to 16 calls per day from a company reporting to be Ridgegate Financial. They are trying to sell a loan for $55,000. I have never signed up with this company. I have never requested a loan from this company. Every time they call, I block the number and choose option nine to not be called again. Within minutes, I am getting another call from the same company. When you press option two to speak to one of these advisors, it is not the company Ridgegate. It is another company which changes each time somebody answers and when you tell them to take you off of their call list the call disconnected. These scam artists need to be stopped.!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Ridgegate Financial / impostor

Investment - Ridgegate Financial / impostor

First, all calls I have received are from spoofed toll-free numbers. No way of knowing country of origin. I always decline call, letting it go directly to voice mail. Some ask to press # to be connected, others give a toll-free call-back #. I delete messages after the first few seconds. I usually receive 2 - 3 a day.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Ridgegate Financial / impostor

Advance Fee Loan - Ridgegate Financial / impostor

I have received hundreds of phone calls for months. The second i block and mark as spam, they call from another number. Up to a dozen calls per day for months. The recording is offering a loan for which I did not apply. There is no result from dialing 9 to be removed so I don't do that any more. I have never called them and the constant calls from them are disrupting work and family life.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Ridgegate Financial / impostor

Investment - Youth surge LLC DIR / Direction Media

Driver’s license as they said they needed it for verification to unlock account to be able to withdraw salary made from posting videos. They said you have to pay platform fee of different vip levels and the higher the vip level the more videos you post and more money you make per day. They are not releasing funds made and locked accounts and said you had to pay a verification fee of 200 to unlock account and be able to withdraw funds earned. I paid the fee of 1350 to move to vip 3 to earn 58.00 a day. I paid 900 for my daughter to become vip 3 and 200 for my husband to be vip 1. I have message the person that is supposed to be my manager but they have stop responding to my what’s app messages. My husband and daughter’s accounts are said to be locked until they pay 200 each.

Dollars Lost: $2500

Aurora, CO- 80014

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Youth surge LLC DIR / Direction Media

Employment - LinkedIn / impostor

This is the Alexa/representative/LinkedIn scam. I received the same msg twice, perhaps a month apart, the more recent posted 11/18/25. Phone number used : 323/5953-3730: 12:02 < 38 margaretwoodtc@outlook.... › Phone number used : “Good morning! I'm Alexa, a recruiting representative from LinkedIn US. Your resume has been recommended by multiple platforms, so we have a remote part-time/full-time job for you. You will help improve user data to improve exposure and ranking. We provide one-on-one free training and flexible working hours. You will get a 3-day paid trial with a daily salary of $50 to $500. After the trial period, you can sign a contract with a base salary of $700 every 3 days, up to $6,000 per month, plus a bonus of $1.000 to + Text Message • SMS 15G289” As stated the phone number I was instructed to text is Phone 323/5953-3730. The text that appeared was that shown between quotation marks.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: LinkedIn / impostor

Counterfeit Product - BurnPeak

BurnPeak is a scam with Laura (AI) not a real person. Because of the 60-day guarantee I returned the bottles and saved usps tracking number. The package was confirmed of delivery and yet no refund. I’m so angry I fell for a scam

Dollars Lost: $319.87

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: BurnPeak

Employment - kforce / DEPOP

I was contacted via text message number +63 931 211 8338, stating Nicole Warren with Kforce is hiring part-time remote postion and attached were 4 other-numbers (4people). Then a text from number +63 963 715 9339 stating she was Asliyah offering a invite to register an employee account with https://m.depopplus.top for a remote job position. that can pay $800 three set of task each day for five-days, $800 continuously for 5 days, $1500 for 15 days and $3200 for 30 days.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: kforce / DEPOP

Advance Fee Loan - Ridgegate Financial / impostor

I keep getting calls all day all night from a "Ridgegate Financial": I need to use my phone for work...this is absolutley distracting. It needs to stop and it needs to stop now.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Englewood, CO- 80112

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Ridgegate Financial / impostor

Debt Collections

Calls to 2 family members with the same message. Transcript This message is intended for ******* *******, phone number, Diaz and David A is an alpha, 706081. My name is Ross Albert with CCS County Carrier Services. We are subcontracted out through the county. The reason for my call is there was a failed attempt at delivering, certified legal amount to your residence, before the firm proceeds without your consent. This is your final notice In regards to updating a current address or rescheduling the formal complaint notice, this notice gives you 24 hours as a courtesy hold. You can reach the firm directly at 877-215-6428 and provide them with your file number. Thank you and have a great day.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: County Carrier services

Advance Fee Loan - Ridgegate Financial / impostor

I have received upwards of 6 phone calls per day for the last 30 days after repeatedly requesting to be placed on their do not call list.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Ridgegate Financial / impostor

Counterfeit Product - Neurocept

This was an indepth hour long scam. I ordered 6 bottled but immediately after the pur hase they charged for 12 more bottles. I received 18 bottles of this product. They did not have the publicized ingredients that i was supposed to have and i had just tried 45 days of another product that had the very same ingredients and didnt work and came from the same address. I spent a day trying again and again to call 3 numbers that were supposed to be them but one just said it was after hours which it wasnt and funally by a fluke i got hold of a person. They passed me around and tried to make me keep them then gave me an adress to return them. Said call this number in 2 weeks give the tracking number which i did but always leave us a detailed message. I did that with tracking number and no response. When i called their number for new orders they answered immediately but when given to returns it would always be a hang up. I have turned it into my visa company. It was a total of $680.00

Dollars Lost: $680

Aurora, CO- 80011

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Neurocept

Phishing - Self Debt

I received a call from a Seattle area code phone number and telling me they’re from self debt.com trying to reduce my credit card payment and personal loans. This person had all of my information, including my address and my phone number and my email address but they asked for my birthday, which I did not give out and this person was being very pressuring for me to sign up, which I did not and I hung up. It is scary what people and scammers will do these days!!!!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

WA

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Self Debt

Online Purchase - Primal Hatch US

The ad for primal hatch us popped up on my tik tok when I was scrolling. The hatch eggs are a very popular Christmas gift and I wanted it for my son. The ad advertised for $19.99 but it had the originally price as around $60. It was around Veterans Day so I assumed it was a holiday sale. I have still not received my product and when I tried to go cancel my order, the scam website didn’t have an option to cancel my order or get a refund.

Dollars Lost: $19

Unknown

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Primal Hatch US

Advance Fee Loan

I have been getting 1-2 calls a day from different phone numbers, they leave a voice message with almost identical info, but the person calling is different and the call back number is different. Typical message: Hi, this is "Olivia, Josh, Samantha" from the loan review. You applied with us in the past for a Personal loan that time we couldn't help, but rates change and underwriting has opened up if you're still interested. You can reach us at "(833)588-3789, (833)588-3826, (855)909-0842" or Press 1 and we'll get you connected immediately and you can review your updated approval and your approved terms. As you may know rates have came down and underwriting has opened up especially for people with bad or lower credit. I reviewed your file this morning, It's sitting just shy of approval for about $68,000 you can also call back at "(833)588-3789. When you call please ask for the underwriting team and mention your approval reference id number if you already received one. To opt out simply call or press 9.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: The Loan Review

Online Purchase - Vintage Apex Motors

These individuals are claiming to be classic car salesman selling classic cars on their website. Their prices are extremely low and in order to buy one of their vehicles, you will need to first wire the entire purchase price and then they will ship you the car. They initially asked for a driver’s license and social security number to complete an application of purchase. When I asked if I would be able to fly to Idaho, pay a visit and test drive the vehicle, they recommended that it would be better that I pay first, they’ll ship it and I have 30 days to try it and if I’m not satisfied I would be able to return it. I asked if we can deal with a 3rd party, escrow company that would hold the money and release it to them once the car is delivered, they said no and they became extremely irate. These guys and their website seems like a definite scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Mullan, ID- 83846

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Vintage Apex Motors

Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I should’ve done more research, but this “business” has no address, phone number, only 3 social posts with no comments because they’ve disabled that feature. There are many dups out there and I cannot believe I fell for it. I went ahead and followed directions to cancel my subscription by emailing as that was the only option. I not receive a response until 10 days later; they specified in their email they will respond in 2-3 business days, which was lie. I was charged again! There is no way to actually cancel your subscription so they will keep stealing your money! My cat was in the ICU and almost died so I was doing the best I could. Still no response to cancel. Absolutely disgusting!

Dollars Lost: $67.8

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Calmify

Phishing - Phishing - Loan Solicitation Scam

I receive 10+ calls a day from different numbers claiming to be from "Ridgegate Financial" calling with offers of a loan. I have blocked the caller, used the option to not receive further calls and advised that I don't wish to be called. It is a robo scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Online Purchase - Online Retailer Scam

The sweater that was received was clearly a counterfeit item and looked nothing like the photo on their website. Extremely poor quality. Merchant refused to provide a return label and instructed me to pay for the shipping back to an address in China. Website states purchase guaranteed if returned within 30 days

Dollars Lost: $59.95

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Rachel and Lewis New York

Online Purchase

I tried to buy some puppies, a breeder on facebook, they asked for a deposit and I paid using Venmo, kept asking for a payment for registration using all different people on Venmo which were identified by scam fro Paypal and Venmo and the bank. But they were very persistent and kept trying multiple ways Gift cards, then when the puppies were to be delivered, schemed a puppy kidnapping and extorted money for that. Then the order claimed that the employees had schemed to extort money. She was going to make right then she kept coming up with required payments before puppy delivery. I stopped paying and never received the puppies.

Dollars Lost: $1400

Dayton, OH- 45402

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Kernan’d puppy store

Investment

Do not join the AAC Apex Alliance Club (Optimus Prime and XAEL-AI) for you will be lied to, scammed and stolen from. It's a Ponzi Scheme. Mark Johnson needs to go to jail for scamming so many people. He asked me to invest $1500 which I did, and then he closed my account without my permission after 5 weeks and took all of my money.

Dollars Lost: $2480

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: XAEL-AI or Optimus Prime or AAC or Apex Alliance Club

Other

Automated message claiming the name "Ridgeway Financial" and that I qualified for a "$55,000 loan, but when I connected to one of their representatives, she said they were "Green River Personal Finance" located in San Diego, CA. I had previously tried on several occasions to get put on their do-not-call list by pressing the phone option they gave, but it didn't change anything as I continue to get 15 or so calls from various toll-free numbers every day for the past 2 months or so. It's actually my business line that's a recorded line, so I could attach the audio file of the short conversation that I had with this representative, but I see that you only allow document files to be uploaded and not audio files.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

San Diego, CA

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Ridgegate Financial AKA Green River Personal Finance

Employment - Employment scam

“Recruiter” texts about finding resume online and wants to do a Microsoft teams interview with Mr. Spencer Bruington. Then they tell the fake story and fake automated responses. They use a real website of a real company but the job offer is fake.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Soc Prime

Employment

I received a text message from (472)274-6267 at 4:30am that was sent to a large group of people, all but one having the same area code as myself that read as follows - Hi, I’m Evelyn Marie from Lionsgate. We’re excited to offer you a part-time remote position where you’ll help our merchants boost their online visibility. ? Work hours: 60–90 minutes a day, 4 days a week ?? Daily pay: 230–480 ? Guaranteed payout: 1,000 every 4 working days ?? Optional weekend projects available for extra income ?? Work from anywhere — set your own schedule ?? Benefits: Paid holidays + 15 days of vacation ?? Only 5 spots left. Applicants must be 25 or older. Text 17753368738 for more details if you're interested!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Lionsgate

Employment - Imposter

I got a text message from 8180.25784025, Labeled as 830424 “ Hi, this is Grace 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 12679399553 for details.”

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Amazon- Imposter

Advance Fee Loan - Ridgegate Financial / impostor

I get at least 10 calls per day from “Ridgegate Financial.” I have used the option provided to be removed from their call list. They continue to call. The story is that they’re calling about a personal loan offer that I applied for. I have no applied for a loan. I have asked to be put through to agents multiple times and told them to stop calling. They still call. According to Ridgegate, this is a scam robo call.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Ridgegate Financial / impostor

Advance Fee Loan - Personal loan processing

I have been called daily from multiple phone numbers with the same voicemail stating that my loan application for $68,000 is in the final steps. All I need to do is press 1 to speak to the under writing team. There is no information of the name of the company. It comes from a different phone number every day for at least 3 months now. I have not applied for a loan.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

MO

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Personal loan processing

Advance Fee Loan

Multiple calls all day everyday claiming they are following up for loan consolidation when I have never inquired about such things.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Ridgegate Financial

Phishing - Settlement

message one: [Full Name of person targeted], the deadline for your settlement has expired. Call our office at 844-587-6339 for your Acct: MB3008091. Reply STOP to opt-out. two days later, message two: [Full Name of person targeted], your settlement offer is null & void. Account balance is overdue. Call 844-587-6339 for reinstatement. Text STOP to opt-out. two days later message three: [First name of person targeted], your account is over 30 days past due. Contact our office at 844-607-9115. Please refer to account: MB3008091 to make payment. Text STOP to opt-out.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Unknown

Online Purchase

It was on Facebook. It appeared to be the business Love and Faith which I've dealt with many times. It was close out prices. So I ordered several items. I became suspicious when it took more than 10 days to receive my product. I looked at the tracker and it said the product was coming from China and was in transit. I checked back a few days later and it said it was at the Purdy terminal. Purdy MO has no terminal. I wrote them and told them I wanted my product by Monday. The tracker show that on Monday the package was delivered, but it was not! I contacted them and explained that I had not received the package. They apologize and said they would expedite a new shipment that I would receive within 10 to 14 days that was three weeks ago still no product and they have quit responding to my emails.

Dollars Lost: $40

Unknown Location

Date Reported: November 19, 2025

Business Name Used: Chicmelo

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