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Fake Arrest Warrant
By: Sep 05, 2014Received a fake arrest warrant from the US Attorney's office/Alisha Brown & US District Court. Warrant states that I am in violation of Federal Banking Regulations and sentence carries a maximum 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000. Want me to make partial/full payment need to call them.
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none
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No comments
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Unresolved
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Monetary damages:
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$1.00
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Additional information
For US residents: If you have been dealing with a similar situation, the scammers may be in the possession of your personal information, including social security number, date of birth, home address, etc. Your identity and credit history might be at risk. Please follow the link to learn how to lock your credit history from unauthorized changes and identity theft: http://www.scamguard.com/identity-theft/
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FAKE OFFER OF MILLION
By: Sep 03, 2014Gareth has been promising me the money for 2 years and i have not seen one penny!!! it is another scam and has changed email addresses several times so far. friend at Scotland yard says it is a scam. i know of at least 23 friends of mine got same email and Gareth says he is giving to 10, does not compute!!!
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STOP THE CROOK
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Stay away
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Unresolved
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Monetary damages:
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$100.00
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Names reported: GARETH & CATHARINE BULL
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Aisin Scam - buy their software from their vendor
By: Sep 03, 2014I have freelance profiles at both oDesk and guru and was contacted by a person being Jacqui Pitter, a recruiter out of Seymour Indiana working for Aisin. This person said that my qualifications meted their need and they were going to hire me on IMMEDIATELY after a 1.25 "web interview" in which actual interview questions were asked, and conducted professionally. So after having me review Aisin's website, she told me that they were going to send me a company check to purchase their "softwares" to be compliant with the company. I asked her what "softwares" and she told me a HP Pavillion copier/scanner/fax machine. I told her I already owned one. She further explained that the company (she was insistent on this) would send me a check (ya right) for me to deposit into my account and from there I was to purchase their "softwares" from their Preferred vendor paying out of my account (scam). I played this out and told her we would meet on line in the morning. I knew it was a scam because what company is going to hire you, send you money to buy their software???? Anyway when I have further information I will post it
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I don't want anyone to fall for this
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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$0.00
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Received this in my email inbox
By: Sep 02, 2014I'm very sure this is SCAM!: THE AUDI AUTOMOBILES PROMOTION Audi Corporation Ltd (INDIA) Silver Utopia, Cardinal Gracious Road, Chakala-Andheri East, Mumbai - 400093
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REFERENCE NUMBER: ADQ5/12058006/06.
SECRET PIN CODE: AD00111234.
CONGRATULATION LUCKY WINNER:
We wish to congratulate you once again on this note, for being part of the 5 lucky winners selected on this Year 2014 promotion. I hereby use this medium to acknowledge the receipt of your claims requirement regarding the winning notification mail you received, informing you of the prize you have won courtesy AUDI Automobiles INDIA, after the verification process was conducted I wish to inform you that the Administrative department and promotions department has just approved your payment of the tune of $750, 000.00 USD. (seven Hundred and fifty Thousand United State Dollar) a certified hard copy of the cheque of the said sum has been written in your name, Your certificate of winnings and your form b1 (otherwise known as the clearance certificate) and along side the keys and the documents of your brand New AUDI Q5 car has been compiled in as a consignment and sent to our official security Courier company in your favor.
To claim this prizes you will have to contact the affiliated security courier company whom will be responsible for the delivery of the entire necessary document that is of high importance to you including your winning check, so I expect you to show great appreciation to AUDI Automobiles promotion Inc as a great firm been in existence for years and has single handedly made this event possible in other to promote the use of Audi cars in every corner of the world and in case you still have doubts arising from the area of how you got selected note that the selection process was carried out through an electronic email ballot system our aim was to select winners through the internet which will be a much more easy way to select winners all around the universe and due to the fact that you alone have access to your email so have no fear , for you have emerged a winner if you are the original proprietor to this email account which you have received the winning notification letter as distributed by Mr. Donald Collins, the lottery manger of this great promotion.
In furtherance, to begin the claims process you are advised to contact the affiliated security courier company whom will be responsible for the shipment of your CHECK you shall be expected to bear the cost for delivery, Upon that be also aware that Before your winnings was released to the security company a hard cover insurance policy was placed on your winnings by AUDI Automobiles company to avoid any harm or illegal channel due to this, no harm or deduction can be done to your Certified e Mail Prize CHECK of $750,000.00, Once you get your winning check you are expected to deposit it in your personal bank account and I can assure you the entire $750,000.00 (seven Hundred and fifty Thousand United State Dollar) you have won will be remitted into your account in not more than three to four banking days so please make sure you contact the courier company and provide them with their request and they will ship you the package, as your claims agent I will also be of great assistance to you in-case of any questions feel free to contact me anytime.
You are to immediately Contact TNT SHIPMENT EXpress Courier Services. For your package;
TNT EXPRESS COURIER SERVICES.
TNT EXpress Courier Limited 24Hours Service.
No 13, Toistory House,
Connaught Place, Barakhamba Rd, Valik Lane, Mandi House,
New Delhi, DL 110001, India
E-Mail:([email protected])
Tel :+91-782-963-5629
YOU CAN SPEAK DIRECTLY TO THE ONLINE DESK CUSTOMER CARE ATTENDANT FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENT: Mr. James Patel Tel :+91-782-963-5629 (INDIA) ALSO Contact E-MAIL: [email protected]
Once again, keep us posted on any development with the affiliated courier company, in relation to your lottery winnings.
Lastly, Note that you are to provide to our Affiliated Courier Company that will be handling the transfer of your winning with the required details below to officially identify you:
1) Winner's Full Names:
2) Present Full Address:
3) Country &Present State:
4) Telephone Number:
5) Reference No:
6) Amount Won:
After you have receive your winning amount and it been remitted in your local bank account, our agent in your locality will invite you to claim a Brand new (AUDI Q5) and papers document.
Congratulations once again!!!
Best Regards,
Mr Franklin Scott (Claims Officer)-
My demands:
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Just reporting this
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Monetary damages:
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$0.00
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2014 Audi Lottery Promotion
By: Sep 02, 2014I was emailed, not through spam, but personal inbox; a Word Document saying "This is to inform you that you have won prize money of Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand USD ($750,000.00 USD) for this Year 2014 Lottery Promotion organized by AUDI AUTOMOBILES." ...we only select five people as our winners..." Then they asked for my contact information in order to claim my prize; full name, sex, address, occupation, etc. I HAVE NEVER received a direct email scam like this before. ([email protected]) direct inbox me this.
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My demands:
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Partial money back
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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$0.00
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Email address reported: [email protected]
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Air jordan shoes not delivered
By: Aug 27, 2014Ordered 3 pairs of air jordan shoes almost a month ago and no confirmation and shipment received. My emails were not answered. The website seems legit but there's no customer service number for follow ups. Received an email that the it was charged to my account and that the order was shipped. But still received
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Refund money to my credit card account or deliver our order
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Monetary damages:
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$235.50
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Reported URLs: www.airjordan.ca
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Comments:
Janeca Carvalho
Jan 29, 2020 9:38 PM
Please identify this Douglas Anderson and his group to punish him and refund tje money I need for my illness
Jhon Booster
Jul 04, 2018 6:19 AM
Caleb A. Seeger - Jost Seeger LLC His new number is +1 310 980 5518 (https://www.truecaller.com/search/us/3109805518) He has a new website http://jostseeger.capital/ He uses the names of Sundance Capital Ltd. & Jost Seeger LLC and [email protected] for his works.
Sidne Kneeland
Nov 26, 2017 10:30 PM
I got the same thing, filled out an Amazon survey and paid $4.68 to ship a watch. Then I was charged $97.21 for a cheap watch that was not supposed to cost anything because I filled out the survey. Does Amazon know they are doing this? It must not be associated really with Amazon.
Elijah Wood
Feb 26, 2017 11:10 AM
Hello we are to help you if you have you scam by Nigerian please email us now [email protected] there is good news for you
Elijah Wood
Feb 26, 2017 11:10 AM
Hello we are to help you if you have you scam by Nigerian please email us now [email protected] there is good news for you
Bob Johnson
Nov 18, 2016 10:45 PM
Scammer. Disregard complaint
BJ
Jul 13, 2016 6:09 PM
John Maldanado, identified as Jmich above in complaint 19033, is unstable and dangerous. He never purchased what he claims, therefore no refund is due.. Further, he represented that he corresponded with the Orlando Pulse shooter Mateen on gay apps when, in fact, the FBI reported that Mateen never used any gay apps. John Maldanado is unstable and dangerous. Do not patronize him at Salon of Jax nor his partner and salon owner Scott Shute.
Gia
Aug 26, 2015 2:38 AM
And to the lady who gave away $110,000; are you freaking serious?! What in the hell prompted you to give $110,000 to some unknown person who contacted you through email and just asked for a "loan"? You'll never see that money, or even a piece of it, ever again. It really makes me so angry to see people just give away money because they have the other persons word. Haha, stop being so trusting, then get mad and demand your money back when you finally realize you got scammed. Next $110,000 should go to some common sense. P.A. If you ever think it's ok, or a good idea, to respond to an email asking for money or that money will be sent to you if you just pay a small fee, Please do yourself a favor and disconnect all access to the internet and delete your email accounts.
Gia
Aug 26, 2015 1:15 AM
You people are real MENSA candidates. Sending money to any schmuck online who asks for it. Idiots, take that money and invest in some common sense. I can't believe people still get scammed these days. Guess what people? With just an email address or your name, even I can find out your phone number(s), address, date of birth, marriage and birth records, all social media accounts, all email accounts, all family members, address history, property owned (and what you paid for it), arrest records and some more info with the click of a button. Shocked right? Don't let these people fool you into thinking they know you and are from a legitimate company. Don't let them scare you, harass you or bully you into paying anything because they have this information, ITS CALLED PUBLIC RECORD FOR A REASON!! (Because anyone can have access to this information on a person). And always do your research on who is contacting you. One quick Google search of a phone number, email or company name who is contacting you can save you thousands. Don't be desperate or gullible. Natural selection... P.S. Any mention of Western Union, Green Dot Money Card, Money Pak, Visa Gift Card, any other Money Transfer Companies or sending checks YOU SHOULD HANG UP OR STOP COMMUNICATION IMMEDIATELY. THESE SERVICES ARE ONLY USED BY SCAMMERS! AND THERE IS NO WAY TO GET YOUR MONEY BACK. If you have been scammed using PayPal, FILE A CLAIM IMMEDIATELY to have the charge reversed and money sent back to you. Real companies use perfect, correct English. Don't do business with a "company" whose representative cannot form a perfect sentence. Also do not have contact with, or ever send money to, anyone in China or Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, etc.) as those 2 countries are only known for scams. Furthermore, any mention of sending you money (checks, paypal, etc.) to cash through your bank and send to a third party is DEFINITELY A SCAM. STOP BEING GULLIBLE AND DESPERATE!! If a small part sounds fishy then stop communication and do research immediately. NEVER, EVER SEND MONEY BEFORE CHECKING OUT DETAILS OF THE PHONE NUMBER/EMAIL/NAME OF PERSON/WEBSITE OR COMPANY NAME WHO IS CONTACTING YOU!! ALWAYS READ GOOGLE REVIEWS ON A PHONE NUMBER OR WEBSITE BEFORE BUYING ANYTHING OR SENDING MONEY!!
maria luz
Jan 09, 2015 1:22 AM
It is curious that Nielsen and his criminal family are still doing the same things/crimes on the same systems to the same people. It is curious since 1988 why they have no fear of being investigated for all of their abuses, violence, druggings, defrauding school districts, the police, counties, public universities, keeping people in shacks, kicking and hosing others, driving under the influence??? Do these people really think they can continue and nobody will notice?? The false reports are the stupidest and thefts including the real estate fraud!!
Dale
Oct 31, 2014 1:44 AM
Here is his passport to use to report to the proper authorities. Lets make sure he is arrested in his home country of Namibia and/or when he tries to smuggle real or fake diamonds to other countries to scam people.
JM
Oct 28, 2014 2:41 PM
So, here's an update. I tried calling Aisin Seiki but their 1-800 customer service number has no option for English (e.g for English, press 1). I went along with the flow and told the "interviewer" that I deposited the check Thursday afternoon. Friday morning she followed-up with me if the check is available. I told her, "No, you know how it is with credit unions: they are always keeping your account safe and sure." I told her that my online account shows that $500 will be available in 2-3 days, $1000 in 5-7 days, $1000 in 8-15 days, 1000 in 16-25 days, and the rest after 30 days. On Saturday, she once again messaged me in Yahoo Messenger if the check cleared. I said "no." Monday, she checked with me again but I didn't feel like replying. Tuesday, she followed-up with me and I told her my bank called and that they couldn't verify the check. Septina_Suriatmini: why? Me: I don't know. Maybe it's easier if you just send the money to a local bank and I'll pick it up from here. (I gave her a list of banks in our area). Septina_Suriatmini: Can you open an account with Fidelity or PNC? Me: I don't need to open an account to pick-up a check. All they'll need is my valid identification to verify that I should be the one picking up the check. Septina_Suriatmini: Do you have a timetracker? Me: Yes, in oDesk. Septina_Suriatmini: Not in oDesk. Our company timetracker Me: No, you didn't mention any timetracker to me during the interview. Septina_Suriatmini: Sorry about that. We have a company timetracker and it costs $369. Can you afford that? Me; No. Sorry and bye. I then deleted her in my contact list and blocked her e-mail from my account. :) I realized that it was a scam when I told her I want to see my interviewer face-to-face and wanted a video chat but he/she wouldn't answer the video call. Somehow, I'm still hoping (a teeny tiny bit) that it wouldn't be a scam. Now that she wanted me to buy a "Timetracker" for $369, my reaction is just "sorry, can't play games anymore." Beware everyone! Aisin Seiki is a real company but they don't have or hire telecommuting jobs.
JM
Oct 24, 2014 4:13 PM
I was contacted, too. I had the interview, I received the check, and I'm now checking with all the resources that I have to verify that this check is legit. The check was sent from someone in Florida, and the check was created by someone in Tennessee. I called the bank in Tennesse and I forwarded the information check information to the person and I have yet to receive a response from her. I called the bank a second time and the lady told me to call customer service (1-800 number) . The CS lady couldn't say if the check is legit or not: only that she couldn't find any info on the check. Well, before I called customer service, the second lady that I talked to at the bank routed me to another person that verified that the check is legit and that she deals with the remitter all the time. I'm still not sure though that's why I called customer service. I'm now looking for a 1-800 number for Aisin Seiki; so I can verify if they hire work-at-home people. It's possible that this third lady that I talk to at the bank is an accomplice. The pay rate is also $28/hour and $18/hour during training and they were able to contact me using oDesk.
Maritza Aguirre Gonzalez
Oct 21, 2014 9:15 PM
I literally just created an account on Odesk last week and so far, both 'companies' that have contacted me were scams. Aisin has been the most recent and I won't lie, I'm feeling pretty bummed. I just finished my 'interview' and honestly at first (because I was being optimistic) was looking past the poor grammar and inability to punctuate or use proper caps because I figured I was dealing with someone from another country and English was not their first language. Despite the silly questions I was asked, I was still seeing things with rose colored glasses, especially when they told me the pay would be $28 an hour, $18 for training. Visions of getting bills paid and saving a little and hell, living a little danced through my head and before I could think twice.... I gave whoever that was my address. They said they would send a company check for me to deposit into my account and that once I did that and the check cleared within 24 hours I could order the software needed to proceed. I didn't even blink, I was completely naive and responded with 'Okay' as requested by my interviewer. Of course once I got off of 'Google Hangouts' I started to think more and more as I prepared my meatloaf. Of course this was after I texted my husband boasting that I had landed a dream job and now he's laughing at me. So they know my name and my address, should I be concerned? What do I do once I get that check? Obviously I'm not going to cash it, but do I go to the police? Do I call the FBI? Do I jump a fence at the White House? What?! This sucks that there are people out their preying on suckers like me! Fortunately, I sat down and researched a little because the me from ten years ago would have skipped to the bank. Obviously, they are perfecting their method and I can only assume this scam is working on enough people which stinks. I have four kids, working out of the home is out of the question and I can't find anything legit.
CDBII
Sep 22, 2014 7:12 AM
AISIN SCAM I was also approached by AISIN or someone that said they worked for AISIN. Same scam. Send 770.00 though western uniion to get their software and I would be reimbursed with my first pay check. They would never talk on the phone just Yahoo IM or text. I am supposed to get my PC tomorrow. I am not holding my breath. Stay away from them.