TikTok Fake Dog Breeder Steals My Mother's Videos
For context, my mother is a dog breeder of Bernese mountain dogs. She has a Facebook and Instagram page where she regularly posts videos of our dogs and our litters that are up for...
Real Stories from Real Victims
Learn from 24 documented cases to protect yourself
BMW Hub Parts Bumper Cover Scam
I ordered a front bumper cover for $1785.36 from BMW hub parts on April fifth. I’ve never gotten an order confirmation, and when I called the number listed, I get no answer. They t...
Casino automatic spin glitch drained my winnings
On April 10th, I was gambling with Baba Casino out of Bonita, Florida. I made several deposits worth about $200. While I was gambling I hit $247 (I think). Afterwards when I hit th...
Casino automatic spin drained my winnings
On April 10th, I was gambling with Baba Casino out of Bonita, Florida. I made several deposits worth about $200. While I was gambling I hit $247 (I think). Afterwards when I hit th...
BMW Hub Parts Bumper Cover Scam
I ordered a front bumper cover for $1,785.36 from BMW hub parts on April fifth. I never got an order confirmation, and when I called the number listed, I got no answer. They took m...
Fake Sweepstakes Caller Claims $3.5M Win
The scammer called by phone and video call and said that I was the winner of $3.5 million and was at my house to deliver it, and wanted to know if I was home.
Vacation Village gift card scam at air show
I went to an air show over the weekend and was immediately bombarded by people handing out raffle tickets to win a gift card. I was contacted later, they said they were from Vacat...
Hidden Hits Mystery Card Prize Shipping Fee Scam
Online website "hiddenhits.gg" offers mystery PSA graded card slab purchases. I deposited $100 on the site and it was fun. I won a nice card that I would like to send to my house....
Hiddenhits.gg Mystery Card Scam Demands More Deposits
Online website "hiddenhits.gg" offers mystery PSA graded card slab purchases. I deposited $100 on the site and it was fun. I won a nice card that I would like to send to my house....
Ebay RAM Refund: Seller Wants Tracking Code First
So, I haven't been on Ebay forever, but thanks to the RAM crisis, I bought myself some DDR5. Did my homework, won the auction. Only really saved slightly above 100 Euro, but still...
Chihuahua Puppy Scam: $100 Deposit, No Puppy
This woman selling Chihuahua puppies promised me a puppy for a $100 deposit for paperwork, then $50 prior to delivery, and another $150 cash upon delivery. But this never happened....
Chihuahua Puppy Deposit Scam
This woman selling Chihuahua puppies promised me a puppy for a $100 deposit for paperwork, then $50 prior to delivery, and then another $150 cash upon delivery. But this never happ...
Chihuahua Puppy Deposit Scam: No Puppy, No Refund
This woman selling Chihuahua puppies promised me a puppy for a $100 deposit for paperwork, then $50 prior to delivery, and then another $150 cash upon delivery. But this never happ...
Chihuahua Puppy Deposit Scam
This woman selling Chihuahua puppies promised me a puppy for $100 deposit for paperwork, then $50 prior to delivery, and then another $150 cash upon delivery. But this never happen...
Chihuahua Puppy Deposit Scam
This woman selling Chihuahua puppies promised me a puppy for a $100 deposit for paperwork and then $50 prior to delivery and then another $150 cash upon delivery. But this never ha...
Chihuahua Puppy Scam: I Paid $100 But No Puppy
This woman selling Chihuahua puppies promised me a puppy for $100 deposit for paperwork, $50 prior to delivery, and another $150 cash upon delivery. But this never happened. She ne...
Spotting a fake $50 bill scam at the gas station
The man's eyes were darting left-right, up-down rapidly. I immediately saw all the flags. To test him, I said I only had a $20. He says "...that's fine." So I'd be on solid ground...
When the Scammer Knocked on My Door
Just sat down with a cocktail a few minutes ago and see a casually well-dressed guy with a backpack walking up to my door. I know I should have not answered the door to someone I d...
Empty Packages Returned With My Address as Sender
I recently moved out of state but my grandma still lives at my old address. A few days ago she informed me I received a package which was marked as undeliverable with my full name...
eBay seller claims returned item not received
I bought an item for £460 and ended up returning it properly through eBay using their QR code. I sent it with tracked delivery, and it now shows as DELIVERED to the seller’s addres...
I almost bought a $1,500 soundbar for $100
While pumping gas, a guy in an SUV pulled up and asked if I wanted a big screen. I told him I had no space in my car, but he said it was a home theatre system. He claimed he was se...
Online casino asks for deposits before withdrawal
I guess I got lucky and won more than I deposited. The website is asking me to deposit 3 times before withdrawal and the lowest amount is €45. I have already deposited once. Should...
I Got a Brushing Scam Package From SHEIN
It looks like I've just been hit with a brushing scam. I got a package with my name and address from SHEIN — I've never ordered from them before and don't have an account. I'm wond...
How to Stop Spoofed Scam Calls
In the last 3 weeks I have been receiving multiple calls per day from mobile numbers that when you call them back "the number is not recognised". When I answer the call it's alway...