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Statewide Funding Corporation Loan Scam
I was looking at business loans to purchase a small business. I had been doing research all over the internet and looked at a few companies that provided loans to people, provided that you send three advance loan payments. I checked online and the website looks legitimate and the “loan officer” I was [...]
Continue reading...Active Periodicals scam
Started an account years ago; never understood that when they called to “check up”, they were starting the acct all over again. This was never explained. As I neared what I thought was the end of my payment period, I discovered they had scammed me, and I owed them $685 to make them GO AWAY. [...]
Continue reading...Christine Norvins vehicle scam
I was looking thru Craigslist for a used vehicle when I came across a 2005 toyota tacoma for $6000. Seemed like a good deal. The scammer after I e-mailed a request for more info replied that the truck was not with her (him?)& that she was in the military going to be deployed soon-didn’t want [...]
Continue reading...ATC Jewelers in Saddlebrook / Saddle Brook NJ is a Sham!
I went to ATC Jewelers in Saddlebrook to find an engagement ring and was greeted with THE worst customer service EVER! They sold me a fake diamond ring for THOUSANDS of $ more than its actual value and wouldn’t honor any of their warranty! When confronted about their dishonesty, one of the co-owners stated to: [...]
Continue reading...Newbury College-Brookline MA
The following is a letter received via email reguarding my son’s “application” to Newbury College. This is a scam, he never applied-but you can see how this could be problematic. Parent or Legal Guardian of (name of minor son), I’m thrilled to inform you that **** has submitted an application to Newbury College. I know you [...]
Continue reading...Amir Elias GPS Scam
After losing about $38,000 on an investment in Redi-Cash of Montclair, CA, one of their employees, Amir Elias of Glendale, CA became friends with me. He said he warned me about Redi Cash after I had made the investment. Obviously his warnings came too late for me. He left the company and [...]
Continue reading...Freedom Choice Financial is a SCAM
This ‘company’ calls about ‘helping you reduce your credit card debt’ saying they represent the bank. My husband, who is terinally ill with brain cancer and didn’t understand fully, said they could send information. He got the call on his cell phone while in the hospital no less. They did not tell him they [...]
Continue reading...Company Cellular -Blowout Fraud
I bought a cell phone online on cellular-blowout.com. They charged the money immediately. I did the purchase with my Debit Card so I gave all my information to them. Before of the shipping date I noticed a strange transaction on my Debit Card. Somebody was using it in Virginia, at a club called Virgina beach. [...]
Continue reading...swapyourchips.com SCAM
I sold 4,000,000 chips to a site that buys and sells PokerStars play chips in exchange for real money. They claim to be a “BBB Accredited Business” and even have adds on Facebook (which is how I heard of them). Today (11/11/09) at 2:00PM, PST – I contacted http://swapyourchips.com. And within 30 seconds of my initial [...]
Continue reading...Phone Scam – “I’m in jail in Canada; help me Grandma”
My parents live in TN. Last night, my mom received a phone call with “Unknown Name”, “Unknown Number” on the Caller ID. When she answered, she said the guy sounded just like our youngest son, who lives in the midwest. She wasn’t sure, so she said, “Who is this?” He said, “You don’t know your [...]
Continue reading...William Balog from Canada -Alberta Beef Company, Inc. (ABC Beef)
About 3 years ago I was approached to get involved in a 60 day investment. The individuals needed a loan to get involved in a gold mining deal (Moore Global). The interest terms at first were reasonable and then I found out the real terms and there were several middlemen involved. The [...]
Continue reading...Phone Scam to Reward Refunded “Tax” Money
I received a call fro a 888-919-3374 number. They said that I had been awarded $3000 from the US government. They were calling on behalf of the “American Department of Tax Refunds” said to have been based in Sacramento CA. They referred me to a site called: www.myfreegrants.com and proceeded to ask for a bank [...]
Continue reading...Sold a Fraud IPOD on Ebay by Ithinkaccessories!
I was sold a fraud IPOD on Ebay by Ithinkaccessories. I would have never found out if my battery did not die on me 3 months later. Naturally, I took it to an APPLE store in the mall and had them check it out. Well, to start off, the Serial Number kept coming [...]
Continue reading...Freelancer.com (GetAFreelancer) GetAFreelancer (GAF) Suspended account with $2.000 and above
My problem is the following: Namely, www.getafreelancer.com is in the habit of suspending accounts when they have money in them. This has recently happened to me (I have $3.000.00 on the account at the moment i am writing this) and I am aware of others that have gone through the same problem. In addition to this [...]
Continue reading...Scammed by Kathleen Janitschek
I would like to report a case of fraud by a woman named Kathleen Janitschek. Her son Marco Janitschek responded to an request for housing I posted on Berlin’s Craigslist (http://berlin.en.craigslist.de/). Marco sent me a scan of his passport and I sent him a scan of mine. To secure the room for rent in the [...]
Continue reading...Bait & Switch raud
Needed drivers for my touch screen under the new Windows 7 Operating System. Did a search and came up with “Windows 7 Touchware Drivers”. Clicked on the “sponsored links” in Torrent Portal which indicated the file available for download. When I clicked on it I was instructed to pay $4.75 to initiate the download. (For [...]
Continue reading...website “hotsalemalls.com” big scam
I purchased a Rosetta Stone Spanish lessons from the hotsalemalls.com website (e-mail hotsalemalls@g-mail). It looked legitimate. When I placed my order, I did not know I was actually placing an order on a Chinese website. Until I received an e-mail from Mr Roy (or whatever his real name is) e-mail is 林志越. This post was submitted [...]
Continue reading...Odometer fraud in Utah
Utah is ripe for odometer fraud on vehicles older than 10 years, first because this is a “buyer beware” state, which means once you hand over the cash, you have little or no recourse. Second, it is NOT required to report actual mileage on titles for vehicles over 10 years; these cars are “exempt” [...]
Continue reading...MORTGAGE CONSULTING FIRM – Thomas Pfirrman
He has done it again. Tom Pfirrman had changed his company name so he can run from all the people we has scammed. DO NOT PAY THIS MAN ANY MONEY. HE WILL DO DRUGS WITH IT AND NEVER DO A LOAN MODIFICATION. WE DOES NOT ACTUALLY HAVE LAWYERS OR PROCESSORS. DON’T BE FOOLED BECAUSE TOM [...]
Continue reading...Nash Bridal Shop Rip Off
On July 5, 2009, I found a website, Nash Bridal Shop, that carried the keepsake cake boxes that I give away as a part of my wedding reception services. The company from which I had previously purchased the boxes had discontinued them and I needed a new supplier. I contacted Kevin Nash through [...]
Continue reading...scammed by www.donedhardyu.com
I bought two pairs of swimmers from www.donedhardyu.com and they were absolutely fake,badly made and faulty clips after emailing them 50 times they got back to me once that was after the 7th time when i told them why i wanted my money back they did not contact me again. buyers beware the are dodgy.i [...]
Continue reading...Trying to get personal data for Pay Pal acct. (phishing)
A huge amount of these scams are generating from the UK, why hasn’t their gov’t addressed this? As follows; Dear Paypal Costumer, Recently, you told us that you didn’t recognize a payment sent from your PayPal account. We are currently investigating the following transaction: ———————————– Details of disputed transaction ———————————– Seller’s Name: Robert Hardy Seller’s Email: liamhardy123@hotmail.co.uk Seller’s Transaction ID: 46P56741885914012 Transaction [...]
Continue reading...Beware of Scam Site www.berankednumber1.net
I ordered a search engine advertising package in September of 2009 by berankednumber1.net.I payed $169 and it was for my website to have first page placement on Google and Yahoo under specific keyword terms within 7 days. Well 7 days had passed then another 7 then another 7. I had sent several email asking for [...]
Continue reading...Total Petroluem Company
Dear DEVONNE C. BURGOS , This is an affirmation that your experience and qualifications where found successful for the requirements of Total Petroleum Company. Please find attached herewith, relevant document containing the Prototype of your Contract Package for your perusal and approval. Upon thorough review and acceptance of this Contract Package, Firstly, Send a Scanned [...]
Continue reading...Dale H. Lim not affiliated with DIRECT MORTGAGE FUNDERS
DIRECT MORTGAGE FUNDERS and David Kashani falsely claimed that I was an attorney affiliated with their company. My name was used without my permission, both verbally and on the company’s websites. This company has also made false claims that refunds for unsuccessful loan modifications are to go through my approval. However, I am not, in [...]
Continue reading...SafwaToys Is a Scam
Attached are the e-mail’s that took place between Safwatoys and Myself: This company took me for $255.99 plus over night express mailing. My Responce: Aug 17th 2009 Subject: Questions about assembling toys Hi, I came across your ad for making money by assembling toys and went to your website. I have a few questions for you. 1) Do you [...]
Continue reading...Scott Davison of LandCapital Swindled Millions
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AND DISTRIBUTION SUBJECT OF PRESS RELEASE: Scott Davison (SEE EXHIBIT “A”). RELEASE DATE FOR PRESS RELEASE: October 15 4:00 PST, 2009 ALLEGATIONS: Scott Davison is running scams to nail investors for large sums of money. Has lots of LLC and other corps. When investors want their funds, Davison disconnects lines and runs. ATTORNEY IN [...]
Continue reading...www.donedhardyu.com
I bought two pairs of swimmers from www.donedhardyu.com and they were so fake and badly made and they did not clip on properly so they were faulty they also were not like the ones on the picture when i emailed them to get my money back and i asked were i can send them back [...]
Continue reading...UnlimitedPS3Downloads.com is a Scam!!!
This website is a complete fraud.. The advertise that they will give you unlimited free PS3 games, movies, and music for a one time fee of $49.95. But really all they do is direct you to free torrent sites like isohunt and mininova!!! And the 24/7 Customer Support is also another lie.. There isnt any AT [...]
Continue reading...Fraudulent Website mlimited.org
Tried to purchase a laptop from this website and on the same day, someone tried to make multiple purchases with my credit card. The website was mlimited.org. They tried to purchase other websites with my credit card named atgadgetstore.com and onlinestoredirect.com as well. I assume these will also be fake retail sites to [...]
Continue reading...Coconut Grove Brazil Dishonesty
I made a deposit on a pre-construction lot in a beach front real estate development about 80 miles west of Forteleza Brazil. A Pre-Purchase Agreement with specific terms of how title would pass, time frames for future payments etc, was negotiated. After a number of changes I requested, we were ready to proceed to [...]
Continue reading...Tulio Camino is a theif & a fraud
Tulio camino frauds people by claming he can fix DOB violations. He also clams he is a real estate broker. But he is a fraud. His office is in kew gardens, NY 11435. He took cash money from me, and he did not do the construction job needed to fix a DOB issue. He is [...]
Continue reading...Scammed on Gumtree For Concert Tickets
Hi there I was trying to find tickets for Beyonce’s concert that will take place in November. I went to Gumtree.com to try my luck in there. Someone was advertising to sell Beyonce’s tickets so i contacted him and told him that i’m prepared to buy two tickets which will cost around £200. He said that he [...]
Continue reading...Mazda Motor’s UK Fraud
These crooks tries to steal from us by offering unrealistic jobs. They have a general structure in their mails as it is given in the following sample mail from them; Dear XXXX, This is an Affirmation that you’re Experiences and Qualifications where Found suitably qualified for the post of General Manager / Head of Production and [...]
Continue reading...taobao electronic fraud
I paid for a mobile from a company called Taobao electronic in China, it is more than two months now and i have not receive the item. I have send several e mails but no respond. Please see the details below, the transaction was done through the manager called Sharon. TaoBao Electronic Limited Address: 18 [...]
Continue reading...Brasler Financial Group Loan Scam
This company is 100% scam, They call You they Email you, they tell you that you are approved for a loan 5k or more. They ask for a payment of $725 or more depending on the amount you are approved for, this is so called for insurance. They target people with ok and/or bad [...]
Continue reading...Front’in to Fraud
I’d like to file a complaint against National Financial Advisors located in Henderson, Nevada. My boyfriend and I have been trying to get our business started in the towing industry for quite some time now, we have the knowledge and the experience on how to run the business we just needed funds to help us [...]
Continue reading...Scammed by store4all
The end of August, I ordered a biology textbook from the Internet site- Store4All. Several weeks later I received an e-mail stating they were unable to cash my check because the name on the check had been changed. I originally wrote the check for Store4All and then later saw, at check-out that they [...]
Continue reading...Acaislim scam
I thought of ordering this product 2 weeks ago,but after I have given my credit card details there was this message in red letters that they couldnt processed the order as something was wrong with the credit card !so I just left it at that. Today,Oct.15, I saw that I was charged for the product [...]
Continue reading...viscounts-video.com Fraud
Do NOT be fooled by companies using the names viscounts-video.com or viscountvideos.com. These are folks who are pretending to be viscountvideo.com: using their logo, their name, etc and are scamming folks out of their money and companies out of their products. Stay away from viscountvideos.com and viscounts-video.com ONLY do business with viscountvideo.com This post was submitted by windkd.
Continue reading...Consumer Promotion Draw with fake check
My mother received a letter at my brother’s address from TIAA-CREF, claiming that she was a winner in the “Consumer Promotion Draw” which was organized for all customers of major stores in the US and Canada, including Walmart, Sears, ASDA, Home Depot, Currys, WHSmith, and Safeway. They included a real looking check which was actually signed [...]
Continue reading...Fraud Alert – Nigerian Cameroon Puppy Scam
Hello my name is Jessica Raabe and I live in Pennsylvania. I was scammed by Nigerian Puppy Scam. On 10/9/09 – This man named Sherly Williams is running a Nigerian -Cameroon Puppy Scam for English Bull Dog Puppies. He goes by e-mail address of sherlyml@live.com, tweetyinsly@yahoo.com, and also as a fake pet shipping agency [...]
Continue reading...MOBILE PHONE CONNECTIONS LTD Fraud
I was searching for Iphone 3G S 32GB at Craiglist. I saw one that said APPLE IPHONE 32GB 3G S 32GB UNLOCKED – $300. I contacted them. They told me that if i buy 3 i get 1 free so the total was $900usd.I accepted the offer and i tried to find some friends to [...]
Continue reading...Merchant Referral Solutions??
I Was contacted eraly this month By Merchant Referral Solutions. They told me I had emailed their company looking for ways to make money from home. I remembered that. I was presented the opportunity and it sound pretty good. I Baught the program For 249.00 Then right before I got the Package I was contacted [...]
Continue reading...NetCadetPro.com (VBL): Fraud Company
I ordered a free booklet on Google advertising with $1.97 shipping, which never arrived, and it ended up being a fraud company that afterwards charged these fraud charges on my account. You have to cancel your account to prevent further charges from their companies. Bank of America said that they will only be able to dispute [...]
Continue reading...Waltz Volunteer Organization Fraud
Dear sir, I came to Kenya a few months ago to complete a two month volunteer programe with an NGO called «waltz volunteers». I believe this Organization is fraudulent. Waltz Volunteers poses as an American NGO. Their head offices are in Orlando, Florida. The CEO is a man named John M. Pertet. Under the credibility their [...]
Continue reading...Visibility Evaluation Inc., Mart Every Scam
I was contacted by Mart regarding a secret shopper position. A few weeks later, I received my first assignment to evaluate a western union money transfer. I received 2 money orders totaling $1950 and cashed them and sent the allotted money over the money in a minute transfer to U. A. E. The next day [...]
Continue reading...Attempted mail fraud
This individual is attempting to contact people in hopes for them to furnish him their bank account #, bank routing #, and copies of passports and drivers liscenses. Here’s is one I just recently received: Flag this message**** I know you must be surprised at this development ****Friday, October 9, 2009 1:41 AMFrom: “Ben Ayodele” [...]
Continue reading...Safwa Toy Assembly Scam
Safwa was advertised as a work from home add in the local paper. So I got on the internet in July and had the BBB Create a file on this company and when they didn’t turn up very much info on it I decided to go ahead and give it a try. First I [...]
Continue reading...E-Bay fraud
Mid-Sept., my husband replied to an ad which was featured on a Quebec based site called LesPac which regularly sells items and contact him frequently, since he shopped through them for a motor boat. There was an ad for an outdoor 4-wheeler called a Yamaha Rhino and he found it to be a great deal. [...]
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