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Online Purchase - Bra Scam

Like ad on Facebook. Checked size chart. Bought L. Took weeks to arrive. (Wish I had checked reviews first. Lesson learned). Received and it was too small and definitely not as advertised. Sent email requesting return/refund. No response for weeks. Then two days ago, I got this email from “customer support”. Dear customer, we are sorry that our product did not meet your expectations, but we did pay the product cost and you have received the product, so we cannot give you a full refund. After negotiation, Option 1: We are willing to pay you $6 in compensation. Option 2: If you really want a full refund, you need to send the product back to us and the postage will be borne by you. This is a loss for me and I sincerely hope you will accept my offer, please choose one of the options and let me know. Please accept my apology. Please tell me your choice. Address: Haobao Xing Zhihui City, No. 650 Daozhoushi Road, Hangcheng Street, Baoan District, Shenzhen City City: Shenzhen Province: Guangdong Province Postal code: 518000 Tel: 131156460709 I’ll be donating the bra to a community rummage sale. What a waste of $32.00.

Dollars Lost: $32

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Curvevera


Employment - Kroger Recruiting team

Hello, I'm Layla from the Kroger Recruiting team. Your profile caught our attention through multiple recruiting platforms and we believe you'd be a good fit for our current part-time remote job opportunity. This position focuses on helping merchants on Kroger manage and update their product information to increase visibility and engagement. The hours are very flexible - just 60 to 90 minutes per day, 4 days per week. You can work anywhere and will be paid between $250 and $500 per day. The base pay is $1,000 per 4 working days. We also offer free training and 15 to 20 days of paid vacation per year in addition to all standard vacation days. The company currently has 20 vacancies, if you want to join us, please send a text message to 8579619791 for more information (Note: You must be 25 years old or older)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Layla


Phishing - Imposter Scam

Text message from +243 896 291 247 with the message: "Ezpass Final Notice: Enforcement will begin on October 17th. Our records indicate that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. Pursuant to New York Administrative Code 16C-16.003, if you fail to pay within 24 hours, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to the DMV violation database 2. Suspend your vehicle registration effective October 17th 3. Suspend your driving privileges for 30 days 4. Go to a toll booth and be charged a 35% service fee 5. You may be prosecuted, and your credit score will be affected Pay Now: https://ezpass.payfxo.cc/pay/ Please pay immediately, before enforcement occurs, to avoid license suspension and further legal complications. (If the link isn't clickable, reply Y and reopen this message to click the link, or copy it into your browser.)"

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: EZpass Enforcer 243 896-2912


Other

received voicemail from Christy Mills stating...My intent at this time is to move forward by the end of the business day for whatever reason there was a failure to respond. I also need to inform you my efforts were documented. The claim has been verified and you were notified. Please press one now to speak with a representative or give us a call at 833-883-2836. This is a courtesy call regarding a claim in my office

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: None given other than Christy Mills


Government Agency Imposter - Phishing - SAM.gov Impsotor

Email impersonating SAM.gov Effective October 14, 2025, the registration for the following entity pending review in the System for Award Management (SAM): An active registration in SAM.gov is required to be eligible for new federal awards and to ensure continued payment on existing contracts. Entities are responsible for maintaining their SAM.gov registration and must renew annually or Multi-Years to remain in compliance with federal requirements. If you intend to pursue federal contracts or receive federal financial assistance, it is strongly recommended that you renew your entity registration without delay. Please be advised: SAM.gov is an official U.S. government website to register or renew. Processing times may vary. Renewal delays could result in payment interruptions or ineligibility for awards. To renew your registration, take the following steps: Confirm SAM.gov 528V1 credentials. Navigate to your Confirm in email, located below. Select "Confirm Entities" to view your registrations options. Identify the entity you wish to renew, click the Annual or Multi Year vertical in the Actions box. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the renewal. Submit the update. A confirmation message will appear upon successful submission. Schedule at day and time with your assigned agent. Additional Reminders: Entity Validation: You must confirm your legal business name and physical address. Most entities validate automatically. In some cases, a manual review may be required, which can extend processing time. TIN and CAGE Code Validation: All U.S. entities must pass Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) validation. If applicable, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) must also validate your Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Failure of these checks may result in system prompts for additional documentation. Assistance and Guidance: XXXXX will be assigned an agent Check Your Registration Status: a. With assigned Agent b. Navigate to "Check Entity Status" c. Enter your UEI or CAGE Code d. Your registration status will be Emailed once submitted and renewal approved If your business is located in the United States or its outlying areas and qualifies as a small business, additional support is available at SAM Support Assistance Center, or FCC. These centers are authorized to assist businesses with federal contracting processes. Failure to register during the current access window may result in delayed eligibility for data access until the next enrollment cycle. Sincerely, SAM Registration Department Phone: 855-321-2589 Do not reply to this auto-generated email. This email was sent from Production. To receive no further emails, please click here or reply to this email with "unlist" in the Subject line.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: samsregistration


Employment - Employment Scam

212760136205 Hello, I'm Mary from  RemX . Recently, we learned about your outstanding background and would like to recommend you a high-paying remote job opportunity! You can choose part-time or full-time, and the work content is simple and can be completed at home. We provide about 60 minutes of free training for newcomers to ensure that newcomers are familiar with the work. The salary range is US$300 to US$700 per day, and the monthly income is guaranteed to be no less than US$10,000, and it is paid daily. In addition, full-time employees enjoy 15-25 days of paid annual leave, which is an ideal choice for those who really pursue work-life balance (requirements: 22 years old and above). If you are interested, please send me a message:+12564577494

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: RemX


Employment - McCann

Message received multiple times, maybe 5 times now? I always block them and get same message again, apparently from another number.. today’s message came from 212679452270 <- yes too many digits… Hi, this is Sophia from McCann. We’d love to offer you a part-time, work-from-home role helping our merchants improve their online presence. Hours: 60–90 minutes/day, 4 days a week Daily income: $230–$480 Guaranteed: $1,000 every 4 working days Extra weekend projects available Work from anywhere, choose your own schedule Benefits: Paid holidays + 15 days vacation Only 5 spots left. Candidates aged 23+ can text 7473522992 for details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: McCann


Online Purchase - Mangates technology

We attempted to go to an emotional intelligence class hosted through Regus-Denver-Denver Place. The host had no idea the event was supposed to happen and had no future events scheduled. They could not also reach anyone at the company. They are asking through payment through paypal or credit card. They are an Indian company posing in Dallas Texas. They are posing as a technology company offering training

Dollars Lost: $853.11

Dallas, TX

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Mangates technology


Phishing

Justine Myer "legal courier" based in Marion County Arkansas, called from an anonymous number. Stated she had legal documents to serve. She would need two forms of ID and a signature and would arrive at my home or place of employment the following day between 3 and 5pm. If unable to attain ID and documents, she would be forced to turn the documents over to the county as a direct refusal to comply. Obviously a ridiculous scam, and I have already reported it to our Attorney General's office.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

AR

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Justine Myer Legal Courier


Retail Business - Retail Business Scam

The piano used to belong to my late husband before he passed away. He loved and enjoyed playing it, and it was last tuned in June of last year before his passing. Since there isn’t much storage here in my new home, I don’t want to keep it around, as it keeps reminding me of him. The piano is currently being moved by the movers I hired to transport my belongings to my new home. Please let me know if you would like me to speak to them to make a new arrangement to reroute the piano after they finish delivering the rest of my items here. This shouldn’t cost too much since the distance can be covered within a day. Summary: Stephanie inquired about a piano for her childcare center. • Linda offered the piano, explaining it was her late husband's and was being moved. • Stephanie agreed to reroute the piano and pay for delivery, but Linda stated the mover would deliver to the first person who pays. Requested payment through PayPal under Seth Wurster [email protected] Payment failed.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Franklin, NC- 28734

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Moving company furniture mover.


Other - coursiv

I was deceived by an online business. The company is called coursiv. I agreed to a $6.93 7 day trial. I cancelled the trial and any further subscription the same day I agreed to the $6.93 trial because I immediately realized that what they marketed for the product was not what the product was. The company charged me $69.99 that I did not authorize and refused to refund it.

Dollars Lost: $69.99

MI

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Coursiv


Online Purchase - Online Purchase

I was directed to go to Wayfair, make selections, pay and wait for delivery, with Shipping information provided. There was no way to know that it was a scam. Until I came across my order, that I printed and realized I didn't receive my selections. My bank says the scammers received their money for the order the day the order was placed.

Dollars Lost: $73.59

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: wayfair


Phishing - Received an "Unknown" number call from Briana Jones claiming to be a State Investigator for location services and had "charges against me for fraud".

Received an "Unknown" number call - sent to voicemail - was from Briana Jones claiming to be a State Investigator for location services and had "charges against me for fraud". They needed me to call them so they can serve me paperwork otherwise they would contact my employer and the local authorities. I needed to call 833-477-3953 the Plaintiffs attorney right away. The next day they called my daughters phone and left her a voicemail asking for me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: State Investigator for Location Services


Online Purchase - Online Book Publishing Scam - Instagram Ads

This is lengthy and I have several pictures for proof. The short is that I saw an advertisement on my Instagram account about self publishing. It said $500. I sent a message asking about the package. The package was $599 which the representative communicating with me named Tyler Hudson said the $99 was fur ISBN number. I sent my manuscript to him via my email. He sent me a stripe request for the $599 it charged me $600 and I asked about the dollar. He said it was just a test charge. I bought 2 at this price believing I was saving myself money. I noticed a few things were different than my first experience such as they didn’t set up the business side first but being new at publishing I didn’t realize the red flag. Next was as the book was editing they kept changing my words and I had to make extensive corrections which means they had to be cha ing my manuscript via AI etc. I finally got this corrections made and noticed the margins and layout didn’t match. It was hard fit then to match the font from the samples I provided. The art work was AI generated so they couldn’t seem to match that either. I asked about my ISBN number and was put off several days until finally they wanted $1,000 more dollars than the $1,200 I had already paid and said the extra $1,000 was to copyright my work. They said they couldn’t publish without it. I told them I didn’t have it and had to wait. I started doing my own investigation on copy writing and this includes going to my original publisher to ask how it worked. In the end I concluded that had lied about the copywriting. Finally they sent me a google doc asking for all of my personal information and it was a red flag I could not deny. I knew something was wrong. I felt at that point this dishonest company was a scam and alerted my credit card for protection. They never asked me to read the contract bogus as it is but the contract stated 100% mi ey back unless you dispute them. I never got my mi ey back. Of course they did not publish my books because they claimed I didn’t have them copyrighted. Complete scam!!! I looked up in BBB they are not listed there and I took a picture of this too.

Dollars Lost: $1200

New York, NY- 10004

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Beacon Books Hub


Debt Collections

Voice mail left. "This is a very urgent and time sensitive message from Capital Recovery. Please kindly return our call using the number on your caller ID as soon as possible to be connected with a live representative who may better assist you. Again, please return our call at your earliest convenience. Thank you and have a wonderful day." I never answer these calls they all go to my voice mail. I get multiple calls a day from different numbers claiming to be Capital Recovery, each leave the same recorded message. I block every number and new numbers pop up. I have never received anything from this company via US Mail thus it is not a legitimate company.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Capital Recovery


Online Purchase - Social Media Advertisemnt

Saw FB add... "Retirement" cute items on the webstore. They were backed by Shopify and Shop so I thought it was legit. Placed order and confirmed on Sept 19. on Sept 20 they sent email that it shipped . Sept 23 received email that they were behind and it will take about 7-10 days. It is 10/15 and I don't have it, nothing has updated. they are a scam!

Dollars Lost: $152.03

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Rachel New York


Phishing - Mortgage Services Group LLC

Received notice in mail: IMPORTANT NOTICE: RESPONSE NEEDED This notice is regarding your current mortgage recorded on **_**_****. We need you to call us about an important matter regarding this loan. This is time sensitive so please call us at 888-925-1899 as soon as possible. IN SMALL PRINT AT BOTTOM OF CARD: All information provided by Mortgage Services Group LLC, 888-899-1809. Not affiliated with, sponsored by, and loan information not provided by your current lender. There is no return address. Card has presorted first class mail US Postage PAID DAYTONA BCH FL Permit #457 66204-2886-V7.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Overland Park, KS- 66204

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Mortgage Services Group LLC


Employment - Strike Digital Imposter

This place is posing as reputable company Strike Digital. They say that they are offering part time work for about 1-2 hours a day in advertizing. They tell you to contact the company through text. all communication is through telegram. They build trust with you by giving you a $200 ad credit at first to place a bid with and you get the money you invested plus profit back. They have a fake group chat and trainer that is supposed to help you meet the payments required for the ad palcements. Everything is done through cryptocurrency and blockchain. Please do not fall for this I was scammed out of a significant amount of money. Do not listen to their lies they will keep telling you, you have to invest more to get your money back.

Dollars Lost: $6000

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Strike Digital


Employment - JOB SCAM

I was contacted by " Cynthia Garrison" via text, number 407-205-8780, was told she worked in the HR Department at Fluence. They were looking to hire, and I could do an interview on Teams. So I spoke with Larry Mcglynn PhD , did interview and hired me the next day. Asked about my bank account, said they were over nighting me a check. $3880.00 check is deposited in a account that has Nothing in it. Spoke with the bank, they want a 10 day hold, and they are now the next day of deposit to call my bank and take responsibility to the money so they can purchase my laptop. I asked Why didn't you just purchase the laptop and send it to me. I haven't heard back, been an hour and a half now!!! The Lance Homenick Sr, sent me a letter instructing me to show him a deposit slip on the money . I feel like I'm being SCAMMED! I have every piece of information on these people. We need to stop this if this is the case. If you have any information on the matter

Dollars Lost: $0.0

KY

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Fluence Energy IMPOSTER SCAM


Phishing - U.S. Funeral Expenses

They call 8-10 times a day from different numbers even though i am on the do not call list. I have called them out for being scam artists and they just stop talking. I have started to record them and they hang up. Harassment!!!!!

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: U.S. Funeral Expenses


Online Purchase

I placed an order and got notification e-mail that order will be under review for up to 14 days. In a week or so I started to worry if my items are going to arrive and attempted to contact by phone and chat. No way to speak to a human or get any real information. I started digging and found cancellation policy. They will keep 20% if I cancel the order, no matter when and for what reason. So, I guess all I can do is to alert my bank. Just unclear for how long I would have to be expecting charges, months, years, duration of existence of my credit card.... It's been 10 days since order was placed, still np order update.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Palo Alto, CA- 94301

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Super Arbor


Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

OVERDUE PAYMENT REMINDER - #20 Hello Adrian, Invoice from Talk With Leads Generation Company - Talk-39613-CY We are sending this notification of your past due amount of $169.49, but there is no credit card on file for this past-due amount. Update the credit card on file right now. Please use the following link to quickly and easily PAY THIS INVOICE HERE We understand that life can be unpredictable and financial situations can arise that make it difficult to make payments on time. We will do our best to work with you and come up with a solution that is mutually beneficial. Please know that the Credit Card Processing Bank is a member of Transunion and Equifax credit Bureau, and as per their policy, any non-payments will be reported to the Credit Bureau within 90 days. This may affect your credit rating and potentially hinder your ability to finance a home, obtain a loan, or secure a credit card in the future. We want to help you avoid any potential negative consequences and find a solution that works for you. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us so we can discuss your options. We strongly recommend that you address this issue promptly. You have the option to Cancel Your Account at anytime, however, it may still be reported to the credit bureau by your credit card bank. Sincerely, Talk With Leads Generation Company Team Questions? Contact us at [email protected] www.LeadsGenerationCompany.com Cancel Account

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Sheila @ Talk With Leads Generation Company


Employment - Hireart

Hi! This is Katie Moore from HireArt. I’m reaching out to share a popular online part-time opportunity that has generated a lot of interest. We’re looking for part-time remote assistants aged 23 or older, who can earn $250–$500 per day, with a guaranteed minimum of $1,000 every four working days. The schedule is fully flexible. You only need to work 60 to 90 minutes a day, four days a week. No special skills or prior experience are required, and you will receive hands-on training before officially starting. The work involves helping multiple merchants optimize their products to increase traffic and visibility. You can work entirely from home and set your own schedule. We also offer fifteen to twenty days of paid vacation each year, along with standard leave benefits. We currently have a limited number of positions available. To apply, please reply “Yes” and we will provide you with the full details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Hireart


Online Purchase - Anavaya Honolulu Hawaii

I was charged $11,800.00 for a skin care product that claim to be FDA approved which it was not it was only FDA cleared I was promised they would ship the other half of my products to me which they did not. They stated I could not return the product the next day because they already shipped products to me and then they told me that the products were not shipped two weeks later.

Dollars Lost: $11800

Honolulu, HI- 96815

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Anavaya Honolulu Hawaii


Employment

They asked for employment. I would get a $1000 bonus if I completed the three days of training

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: wBD Global streaming - IMPOSTER


Employment - EchoPort Couriers

They are running a shipping scam involving mules, The BBB is aware of Echoport couriers, They basically send packages to your home and then they have you ship them off. The scam is basically stealing your time because after 30 days they will erase you from their system and you will not get paid.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Albuquerque, NM- 87111

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: EchoPort Couriers


Online Purchase

On 8/11, I ordered a pop up canopy. It was supposed to be delivered 9/8, but it never came. They said I would receive a refund in 7-10 business days and it never was. Now they are not replying to emails.

Dollars Lost: $64

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Gopyrus


Employment - Maven Clinic Imposter - Employment Solicitation - Phishing Scam

**** ******* Thank you again for applying to the Remote Care Coach position with Maven Clinic LLC. We were really impressed with your background, and we’d love to invite you to an online interview with our hiring manager. This will give us a chance to learn more about your skills and experience, and for you to get a better feel for the role and our culture at Maven. The job description is attached for your review. Could you share your availability over the next few days so we can set up a time that works best for you? Looking forward to our conversation! Warm regards, Alissa Komensky, Recruiting Manager, Maven Clinic

Dollars Lost: $0.0

NY

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A


Online Purchase

This was a transportation company out of Houston, TX. They sent me a tracking number for my puppy. They for five days continued to ask for more and more "refundable" funds. They provided multiple Zelle and Cash App accounts all of the Zelle accounts were flagged by my bank except one. The same thing happened with Cash App. None would go through except one. Then they wanted payment by Apple Gift cards only. I stopped giving them money when they said I would need to pay $2,400.00 to clear the state of AL after I had already given them ALOT of money. I called customs in AL and they said customs is for only international travel regardless of the product being shipped. They argued with me and said their Legal team will contact me for abandonment.

Dollars Lost: $4400

Houston, TX

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Xcess Logistics


Sweepstakes/Lottery/Prizes

DripShop is a Pokemon gambling company that takes your money when you “win” something big. I won two ETB’s on October 1st (today is October 15th) and they were never shipped out. I also won an extremely expensive card but they said their system didn’t process it. I have contact them for the last 14 days and have received “we are working on it & they will be shipped today (one week ago)”. They do not care about getting you your items or refund.

Dollars Lost: $55

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: DripShop Live


Employment - Retail Remote Employment Offer Scam

Hi, I'm Calista from the Robert Half 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 $200 to $350. 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 2108523648 for more information. Inquiries are welcome between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM Eastern Time (EST). Note: You must be at least 25 years old and responsible.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Robert Half Recruiting


Employment

Received this text message: Hello, I'm Layla from the Kroger Recruiting team. Your profile caught our attention through multiple recruiting platforms and we believe you'd be a good fit for our current part-time remote job opportunity. This position focuses on helping merchants on Kroger manage and update their product information to increase visibility and engagement. The hours are very flexible - just 60 to 90 minutes per day, 4 days per week. You can work anywhere and will be paid between $250 and $500 per day. The base pay is $1,000 per 4 working days. We also offer free training and 15 to 20 days of paid vacation per year in addition to all standard vacation days. The company currently has 20 vacancies, if you want to join us, please send a text message to 9453586400 for more information (Note: You must be 25 years old or older)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Kroger


Counterfeit Product

The 2 Highland cows were delivered almost 1 month after the order was put in. Ordered on September 4, 2025 and arrived on October 7, 2025. The Cows are not as described. They are not weighed, there's a hole in the seam on the one leg, they are not soft or plushy as described. Spent $60 on both and website says if not satisfied they will return within 30 days of delivery. I have emailed them 3 times to the website due to the email address they have on website does not work because its a website and not an actual email. There is no phone number to contact them. It says they respond in 24-48 hours and its been almost a week and have not heard from anyone. This was totally a bait and switch and the cheap quality and not received what was advertised and spending the money that was spent and then them saying a return can be done and you can not get a hold of the company. They say the email to do a return is [email protected] when it's [email protected] but can't get to anyone on either website.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Highland Plush Kairaco.com


Other

We own a coworking space and this company is illegally using our business address. The phone and email on their website is not legitimate. We receive 10+ phone calls a day about Tech Smart House offering job opportunities that don't exist and we've received multiple fake checks in the mail.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Towson, MD- 21204

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Tech Smart House


Employment

Hi, I'm a recruitment specialist from Randstad. Your background and resume have come highly recommended to us through multiple online recruitment agencies. Therefore, we'd like to offer you an excellent remote part-time job to help update app store data, boost app visibility and downloads, and provide you with free training. Benefits: Work only 1-2 hours per day. Earn $170-$280 daily. Guaranteed minimum $1,000 weekly. Flexible working hours. Paid time off: 15-20 days per year + public holidays. If you're interested and 28+ years old, text Job Details to: 8046101637 for more information.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Randstad IMPOSTER


Employment - Kroger/ impostor

Employment Scam:

Hello, I’m Layla from the Kroger Recruiting team.

Your profile caught our attention through multiple recruiting platforms and we believe you’d be a good fit for our current part-time remote job opportunity.

This position focuses on helping merchants on Kroger manage and update their product information to increase visibility and engagement. The hours are very flexible- just 60 to 90 minutes per day, 4 days per week. You can work anywhere and will be paid between $250 and $500 per day. The base pay is $1,000 per 4 working days.

We also offer free training and 15 to 20 days of paid vacation per year in addition to all standard vacation days. The company currently had 20 vacancies, if you want to join us, please send a text message to 3216626910 for more information (Note: You must be 25 years old or older)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

CO

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Kroger/ impostor


Phishing - MLS File Desk, MLS Group

Two text messages, from 702-935-3930 and 401-618-8801. "Final Notice" "Day 4 -File Still Unresolved" presumably for a debt. I am debt free, so I think this is a scam. I would upload a photo of the text messages if I knew how,

Dollars Lost: $0.0

NV

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: MLS File Desk MLS Group


Online Purchase

On 06/15/2025, I ordered a Rotating Puzzle Board from a company called aurorolucky and received a confirmation with an order number. I saw this product in an ad online, I liked what I saw and ordered it. On 07/07/2025, I emailed the company ([email protected]) and asked what the status of my order was. On 07/11/2025, I received a reply stating “We have checked you order and found that your goods have been shipped and delivered.” That same day, I replied to them asking for detailed shipping information showing proof of delivery or refund my payment and cancel the order. On 07/16/2025, they replied that they “will now provide feedback to the logistics to verify the status of my package, and reply to the investigation results as soon as possible.” It is now two months later and I still have not hear from them.

Dollars Lost: $47.74

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: aurorolucky


Online Purchase - Atlantic Shipping Courier

I bought something online after a couple days. The website updated and said I had to pay $150.55 extra because the package was considered “discreet” and did that money wouldn’t help clear the package and that it was refundable

Dollars Lost: $170

Denver, CO

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Atlantic Shipping Courier


Employment - Olivia Grant from Scion Staffing - Scion Staffing Impostor

I received a text message on my phone, with the below script. I researched this scam, and I did not reply or text the sender. "Hello! My name is Olivia Grant from Scion Staffing. We were really impressed with your profile and would like to provide you the chance to take on a flexible remote role. In this position, you would assist merchants by updating their data, improving their visibility, and managing bookings effectively. You can work from anywhere for 60 to 90 minutes a day and earn anywhere from $200 to $500 each day, with a guaranteed $800 base every four days. There is a paid five-day trial period, and monthly earnings could exceed $5,000 with bonuses included. Comprehensive training and a full benefits package are included. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Don’t miss out on limited availability! Text 'Yes' to 2138155120 to find out more."

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Olivia Grant from Scion Staffing - Scion Staffing Impostor


Phishing - Superior Home Protection / Home Warranty

Received a "Final Notice" to verify a home warranty that I do not have. Scammer claimed that the warranty is secured by a bank that I do not use.

FINAL NOTICE

Attention: *******

This letter is to inform you about an important matter regarding the property at ********** secured by your current lender. We reserve the right to revoke allocated waiver after 7 days of receiving this notice.

Please call IMMEDIATELY as this will be our FINAL ATTEMPT TO NOTICY YOU: (877) 889-3628

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Superior Home Protection / Home Warranty


Online Purchase

I ordered two aprons from the company. They never sent them. The tracking number was through USPS seemed fake. I was patient, however. Three weeks pass and I reach out. Customer Service gets back to me and tells me my package had already been delivered. I immediately get two emails with "delivery confirmation" --- one from the company and one from UPS (different carrier) backdated to three days after my order was placed. The UPS receipt was vague (didn't include my name or address, just my city). Customer Service proceeded to gaslight me and blocked the chargeback from PayPal with their phony UPS receipts.

Dollars Lost: $197.92

Los Angeles, CA- 90058

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Hedley Bennett


Phishing - amazon / Brushing

I started to receive unauthorized packages delivered by Amazon in the last week of September 2025. I could no longer see any of my past purchasing data on the Amazon website. I reported the issue to the Amazon customer service 3 times. On two occasions, Sept. 27 and Sept. 29 I received an email from Amazon Specialist stating that there was no suspicious activity on my account. I contacted customer service again in the first week of Oct. and spoke to a supervisor to report that I was now receiving unsolicited packages every other day. I sent the bar code number on the Amazon package 3 times on the Amazon website as well. An Amazon delivery driver rang my doorbell on Oct 9 (I think) and he asked me for a code if I wanted the box that he was delivering and I told him I was not giving him anything and that I am no longer buying items from Amazon. He asked me if I had reported the issue to Amazon, I said yes, and he said he would report it and left.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: amazon / Brushing


Employment

Hi! This is Angela Lopez from Burtch Works. I'm reaching out to share a popular on-line opportunity that has generated a lot of interest. We're looking for pat-time remove assistants aged 23 or older who can earn $250-$500 per day with a guaranteed base $1,000 every 4 working days. the schedule is flexible, you'll only need 60-90 minutes a day, 4 days a week, and we provide complete training....reply "Yes" and we will provide you with the full details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: October 15, 2025

Business Name Used: Angel from Burtch Works


Employment - Employment scam

In late August 2025, I was contacted online by individuals claiming to operate a business called Appointment Setting Co., offering job placement and training for remote appointment-setting positions. The people I communicated with introduced themselves as Cade Frillici, and Tina Helzer. They presented their program as a legitimate opportunity to receive professional training and be matched with paying clients after completion. On August 29, 2025, I agreed to enroll in the program and paid $6,000 using my Chase credit card although originally they tried me to open a brand new AMEX account for the $6000 charge. I was provided contracts and waivers referencing an LLC, but upon review I noticed inconsistencies between the documents and the business name that actually signed them. When I attempted to verify the company, I could find no registered LLC, business license, or credible online presence confirming that Appointment Setting Co. or any related entities were legitimate. After realizing that the company was not verifiable, I contacted Chase to dispute the charge. I submitted all documentation showing the mismatched LLC names and the lack of verifiable business registration. Chase reviewed my case and ruled in my favor, refunding the full $6,000. This confirmed that the transaction was fraudulent. Before the dispute was resolved, I was contacted by another individual by the first name, David, who did not offer her last name and said he was part of an outside company to help me resolve things. Clearly, no professional would not use their full name or company name. Shortly after the dispute was resolved, I began receiving emails and text messages from the same group, now claiming to represent the company’s “legal department.” The messages came from Gmail addresses (including [email protected]) and from the address [email protected], referencing a PDF titled “Confirmation of Agreement Terms & Payment Obligation.” These messages, claimed that I had “waived my right to dispute,” and they wanted to “help me get my refund” and threatened to forward my “account” to collections and report me to credit bureaus. These communications appear to be false legal intimidation tactics intended to pressure me into repaying funds from a transaction that was already confirmed fraudulent. At this point, I have not responded to any of their messages. I have reported the matter to Chase Bank, and I am now submitting this summary to federal and state authorities for documentation and potential investigation. The operation appears to be an organized employment scam that collects large sums of money from job seekers under the guise of training and job placement, using unregistered business entities and deceptive contracts. I have preserved all related communications, contracts, emails, and screenshots, including evidence of the chargeback outcome, for review by investigators. The company calls themselves Appointment setting co by CEO Connor Butler. The LLC listed on the contract they gave me which I see put me as a customer not an employee is wealth builders alliance LLC, but for the signature it says wealth builders capital LLC. I Reached back out to the person who had me sign on and they referred me to the support which a woman (Tina Heltzer) who called me to basically tell me no I can’t get out of the contract. I need to fulfill my hits. I asked her what’s the name of the LLC that they’re under she listed about three that was not the ones I mentioned. She said they work out of multiple LLCs. Her name was Tina Helzer. Afterwards, I looked her up online and found a lot of marijuana possession charges, and disorderly conduct charges In her criminal history. The contract states that any legal issues would be settled in the state of New Jersey, so I tried to look up the LLCs in New Jersey and cannot find any of them. They also had me sign a contract, which was told to me it was for employment, but really it was a service contract as I was a customer. Three days later after I had already asked to get out of the contract they sent me a new contract with my signature on it saying it was a dispute waiver agreement and I cannot dispute the charge. That’s between me and my bank they can’t take that right. Here is a link from the Better Business Bureau of someone with a similar situation with the same people representing a different entity and different LLC, but the same scam concept. https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/lookupscam/1004220 Some LLCs being used: Wealth Builders LLC, Wealth Builders Alliance LLC, Wealth Builders Capital LLC, VALYOU MEDIA LLC, Timeless Capital LLC, etc and many more. Previous names: Appointment Setting Legacy, Legacy Appointments, Appointment Setting Co, Appointment Flow Co, Those involved: Connor Butler (named CEO) Cade Frillici (closer who takes money) Tina Kaye Helzer Correa, John Tyler, Sasha Nichols, Most use 1st names, I got Cade Frillici’s last name by putting his number into cash app then looked him up and saw all his basketball stats. Since all this happened, I’ve been contacted over a dozen times with the initial text, emails, and calls. They will always call twice in a row, even if you don’t answer and send a follow up text or email. They also have scripts specifically to get your credit score and how to gain your trust. [email protected],[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Dollars Lost: $6000

Miami, FL

Date Reported: October 14, 2025

Business Name Used: Appointment setting Co.


Online Purchase

Back in April 2025, I signed an agreement with said company to publish my book at a cost of 1600.00, The agreement indicated that if they didn't sell at least 2500 of my books in 3 mouths they would refund the full amount no questions asked. several days after I signed the agreement I received a letter from PBC that Walmart was going to purchased 10,000 books with the possibility of duplicating the order soon. I was to pay the initial printing cost of $ 10,000 and the balance of 20,000 upon receiving the 130,000 check from Walmart within 40 days. That did not happen as said, they kept coming for more all the time saying in order for Walmart to release the 130, 000 I had to come up with total printing cost. At the end of the day I have paid out 25,700 and they stop answering the phone immediately after they thought they had drained me dry. And they did to the tune of more than $ 25,000 Dollars

Dollars Lost: $25700

Folsom, CA- 95630

Date Reported: October 14, 2025

Business Name Used: Premium book Consultants


Employment - Amazon Imposter

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 +16462339681 for details.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

CA

Date Reported: October 14, 2025

Business Name Used: Amazon


Online Purchase - Modern Lifestyle Shop

I was lured in about glasses that block out blue light from computer screens and phone screens that also adjust to your particular vision. They got my payment information then took the payment and created a shipping label through the post office and that was it there was never another scan done by the United States postal service saying that it was sent even though when I called and reached out to modernlifestyle shop.com customer service they told me multiple times that it was already shipped but yet on the postal service website it said awaiting package from the company. I never received a thing and yet they took my money. It is sad that in this country and in this day and age that this kind of theft it's still going on. I saw these ads on YouTube YouTube should be vetting who is allowed to sell stuff through their website that they're reputable. One gentleman said something about he was never going to order anything from any other website except for ****** and I am with him 100%. Another gentleman said he would like to file a class action lawsuit because they are taking advantage of older people who have poor vision that can't go to an eye doctor for every little thing. I wish I had the money to file a class action lawsuit with this other gentleman it would be nice to put these kind of people in their true place instead of on a beach in Cancun somewhere.

Dollars Lost: $55

Chestnut, NJ- 07083

Date Reported: October 14, 2025

Business Name Used: Modern Lifestyle Shop


Online Purchase - Product Not Received/No Refund

I bought a Freddy Krueger mask for Halloween. I bought it online and used the shopify app too track my order. I placed the order on October 9th. I received and email saying that my order was shipped two days later but when I looked on the Shopify app my order status still said preparing shipment. I reached out to the TerrorLab and asked them how long it would take to receive my order. They told me 14 days from the date I placed the order. However,my order status still says preparing shipment and it is October the 14th. I tried sending them another email on the 12th and they didn't respond. I tried calling the phone number they had listed under their contact and to my surprise the number was out of service. Thats when I decided to do my research and seen that they had been scamming people.

Dollars Lost: $59.99

Sheridan, WY- 82801

Date Reported: October 14, 2025

Business Name Used: The Terrorlab.com


Online Purchase - Fake Online Auto Parts Store Scam

Turbo Auto Parts scammed me 175.00. They tried to do it twice but my bank didn't have enough money in there so they only got the 175.00 They told me my 2 fenders would take 20 days. Never got a tracking number. I sent them email asking for updates. When i called to talk to the salesperson. He said was Kenny. After the 4th time of calling it went to voice mail or import service. They where suppose to send me 2007 fenders from my truck.

Dollars Lost: $175

Cheyenne, WY- 82007

Date Reported: October 14, 2025

Business Name Used: Turbo Auto Parts


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