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