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Victim Stories

An agent who has a client in another country, beware…
I had a car for sale and was contacted by a person who claimed to have a client in Canada who wished to purchase it. His client was in Germany visiting a sick relative and had instructed his agent to negotiate on his behalf… ›› more

Beware of too good to be true jobs…
I recently received a great job offer. Work part time cashing checks for orthomed international. I thought it was just too good to be true… ›› more

Webcams…
I just started looking for a place to rent. Today I received two different emails from two different people both claiming they had sudden deaths in the family and had to leave the country and go back to their family… ›› more

Tickets to a humiliating evening…
In Dec.06 I purchased 4 tickets to Jersey Boys on Broadway. Jersey Boys is a sold out Bwy show and the purchased tickets retailed for close to $1000. Through an online classified ad service, we contacted and later purchased the 4 tickets for approx. 600… ›› more

Looking for an apartment…
Beware of a company called 100weekly.com. They were advertising online for studio apartments available in Los Angeles and other major cities in the U.S. They require you become a member for 9.99 after becoming a member by filling out an online form… ›› more

Bird brain…
On January 14, 2007, I was surfing the Internet for a hyacinth macaw, I found a website no longer available. I came in contact with a bird breeder from Bamdeda, Cameroon… ›› more

Research the escrow company…
A suspicious seller on an online auction listed a "big ticket" item for next to nothing and restricted bidding to "pre-approved bidders" only. I inquired about the item and how to get on said list… ›› more

It is becoming common knowledge about the scams coming out of Africa, but I still fell victim to one…
I am on an internet dating site. It is becoming common knowledge about the scams coming out of Africa and I was also aware of it. However, I am afraid I still fell victim to one of these scams… ›› more

I am a foreign national working in the US…
I am a foreign national working in the US and I received an e-mail indicating a discount for early online submission to the annual US Green Card Lottery that the US Government does every year… ›› more

Sending a well deserved gift…
I am a middle aged man who posted a personal add on a trusted singles web site. I was contacted by a beautiful 27 yr. old woman named "Clara" who "supposedly" lived in Essex, England… ›› more

Being an honest person, it amazes me that people without consciences exist and do this for a living…
I was looking for concert tickets and had never used an online classified ad service before. I heard it was great because you could deal locally and pick up your merchandise personally from the seller… ›› more

If you really did win the lottery, would you have to pay fees…
Before you cash a "supposed lottery winnings" you should contact your local irs and they will give you a number for frauds of this sort… ›› more

I went to jail for a scam that I innocently fell into…
I went to jail for a scam that I innocently fell into!! My husband and I had recently went to a company party that was held at a nearby casino… ›› more

These people thrive on people with bad credit…
I applied for a loan. I was approved and filled out all necessary paper work. I was working with a representative named… ›› more

Low prices are very tempting…
Puppy scams. People steal photos from websites. Even photos now with watermark. Send them by email to buyers inquiring through a scam ad they have placed online and in the newspapers… ›› more

Dear Winner,…
Warning regarding an e-mail on-line lottery fraud. You may or may not have seen this but the contents are as follows… ›› more

Fighting back…
I want to fight back. I was bidding on a Lowrey Organ on a popular online auction and was outbid, but through My Messages on their website I received a 2nd chance offer with official looking email… ›› more

Meeting that special someone who is a former model, lives in the US, owns their own business, and travels around the world… Wow!
I have, through this Website, discovered that I'm not alone in my problem of Internet dating scams. I have been a member of a prominent Internet dating site for some time but had never been contacted by any individuals remotely similar to this one before… ›› more