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437 Area Code Scam Calls - Beware

I keep receiving calls from different 437 area code telephone numbers, daily. I know the callers are made by scammers because they keep asking for someone else and they claim I have won something or need to learn more about some money-making scheme. It is hard to block the calls because they are randomly coming from different 437 area code telephon...

Is Cosumao a Scam? Review of the Online Store

Cosumao located at cosumao.com is a fake online store. Online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all from the same store. Unsatisfied online users who have shopped on the untrustworthy website are asked to contact their bank or financial institution to have their transactions canceled and money refunded....

Richard Wahl Lottery Donation Scam

Online users are asked to be aware of "Richard Wahl" lottery donation scams. The name of the 47-year-old Powerball Jackpot winner from Vernon, New Jersey, who won $533 million dollars, is being used by scammers in an attempt to trick potential victims into sending money and personal information. The scammers claim their potential victims ...

Is join.zoho a Scam? Fake Technical Support Messages

join.zoho is a legitimate website that provides a remote computer access service. But, although this site is legitimate, cybercriminals abuse it by tricking their victims into giving them access to their computers via join.zoho or join.zoho.com. This why join.zoho encourages users to be cautious if they receive unsolicited requests to access their ...

"www.jobrize.com" is a Fake Internet and Work-From-Home Job Website

The website: "jobrize.com,", which claims that you can earn money performing certain tasks and activities that are given to you, is a scam. Do not register with the website or other similar websites like it, because the scammers who operate the website will never pay their users; they will just take all the money earned by their users for...

Smart Water Decal Scam Car Wrap Advertisement and Fake Check

Online scammers are contacting potential victims pretending to be Smart Water, asking them if they want to wrap their cars in an advertising campaign that pays $500 per week. The scammers will ask their potential victims for their names and addresses. They will then send a check to them. The scammers will then ask their potential victims to cash th...

ATT Intl New Year Award in USA Scam Sent by Lottery Scammers

There is NO "AT&T Int'l New Year Award in USA," therefore, AT&T customers who have received emails or text messages claiming that they are winners in this so-called lottery are asked to delete them and should not follow the instructions in them. This is because the fake email messages are being sent by lottery scammers and the...

The Year 2020 Coca-Cola Promotion United Kingdom Scam

There is no "Year 2020 Coca-Cola Promotion United Kingdom" lottery. Therefore, recipients of fake Coca-Cola lottery messages like the sample below that are being sent by lottery scammers, which claim that they are winners, should delete the messages. They should also not follow the instructions in them. Remember, once you are asked to sen...

The "International FIFA World Cup Online Lottery" Scam

There is no "International FIFA World Cup Online Lottery". Therefore, recipients of email messages like the one below, which claim they are winners in the same lottery are asked to delete them. This is because the email messages are fakes, being sent by lottery scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into sending them...

Is Ryoko Wifi a Scam or is it Legit? Review of the Portable Wireless 4G Router

Muama Ryoko Wifi located at getryoko.com, which claims you can get one-touch access to the internet in over 139 countries around the world, is misleading. The product is just a simple wifi hotspot or mobile tethering device. The Muama Ryoko Wifi advertisement is targeting people with no technical background or who are not tech-savvy....

Is Orwya a Scam or Legit Online Store at orwya.com?

Orwya located at orwya.com is a fake online store claiming to sell dresses, tops, t-shirts, sweaters, and other apparel. Therefore, online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all from the same store. Online users who have shopped at the fake store are asked to contact their bank or financial institution to have their ...

Mrs Mavis Wanczyk Scam: Lottery Donation

Online users are asked to be aware of "Mavis Wanczyk" lottery donation scams. The name of the Massachusetts Powerball Jackpot winner, who won $758,700,000 in the multi-state Powerball lottery game, is being used by scammers in an attempt to trick potential victims into sending money and personal information. The scammers claim their poten...

Ellen Degeneres Facebook Scam

There is a new like farming post circulating which pretends to be from US celebrity Ellen DeGeneres and promises a cash giveaway to those who like, share and comment. It uses actual photos and videos of DeGeneres but is a fake account. This fake profile is using names similar to Ellen De Generes, eg "Ellin DeGenerous" that are contacting ...

Is offeryes a Scam? Review of the Website

I have been sent messages with links to www.offeryes.com, and want to know if the website is legit or a scam. The website's home has no information about it, it just says: "Enter your access or pin code" to get started. Also, the website is not secured, it does not provide an "https://" connection. A website that asks for a ...

The "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" Donation Scam Being Sent by Scammers

Online users, be aware of fake "Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo" emails being sent by online scammers. The fake emails are being used by scammers to trick online users into believing they have been selected to receive a donation from Mrs. Maria Franca Fissolo. Remember, never send your personal information to anyone who requests it via unsolici...

Do Not Call 888-383-6325 - It is a Fake Technical Support Number

Scammers are using the telephone number: 888-383-6325, to collect their potential victims’ information. Scammers are sending out fake email messages like the ones below, which claim that the recipients’ computers are infected with a virus, or their accounts have been flagged due to a security threat, to frighten the recipients into calling the bogu...

007-803-321-2130 Netflix Account Scams

Netflix users who have received fake Netflix emails like the one below that contains a 007-803-321-2130 telephone number, are asked not to click the link in them. This is because the fake text messages are being sent by online scammers and not Netflix. The link in the fake message goes to a phishing website that steals account credentials, personal...

Venmo Fraud Department Scam Calls

I just received 8 phone calls from the "Venmo Fraud Department" claiming someone was trying to change the password on my Venmo account. They tried to get me to provide a code they sent from the actual Venmo texting number. I immediately hung up and called Venmo customer service. The representative informed me that Venmo would never call u...

Is 9259062000 Kaiser Permanente Call a Scam?

A got a call from 925-906-2000 claiming to be from Kaiser Permanente. The call claimed I made an insurance claim and knew my name, but I don't use Kaiser. Their caller ID said Kaiser Permanente, so I am wondering if the telephone has been spoofed. They also said it was strange since I apparently filed the claim a few days ago....

Unpaid Tolls Scam Text Messages

Scammers are sending "Unpaid Tolls' text scam messages like the ones below to potential victims. The scams claim the recipients' vehicles have an unpaid toll invoice and to avoid excessive late fees on their bills, they need to click a link in the text. But, the links go to phishing websites that steal personal and financial informatio...

Home Depot Scam Facebook Giveaway

The Home Depot is not giving away a hot tub. Therefore, online or Facebook users are asked to be on the lookout for a scam that claims Home Depot is giving away a Coleman Inflatable Hot Tub Spa for little or nothing if they fill out a quick survey. If you come across the scam, please do not click the link in it or complete the survey. This is becau...

Area Code 855 Scam Telephone Calls

For the past few months, I have received a few scam calls from 855 area code telephone numbers. Most of the scam calls were technical support and banking scams. The scammers' aims were to trick me into giving them remote access to my computer or trick me into calling a fake banking number where I will be asked for banking credentials and other ...

Is Wintulle a Scam or Legit Store?

The website wintulle.com is newly registered. The website is only a couple of days old and is almost an exact copy of voguechase.com with slightly different apparel. Both websites have the same tag lines. Their only form of contact is via an email address. There is no physical address or telephone number....

Jury Duty Scam Warrants and Arrests

These are fraudulent phone calls that can appear as if they are coming from a Sheriff's Office phone number (spoof the number), emails, or texts that threaten people with arrest or fines if they don't appear for jury duty. The goal of these scams is to obtain personal information or money....

Norton Lifelock Scam Renewal Email Message

The "Norton Lifelock Renewal" email below which asks recipients to call a 1-808 telephone number is a scam. Therefore, recipients are asked not to follow the instructions in it. The fake email is being sent by scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into into contacting them at the fake Norton customer support number....

Apple Approval Notice Scam Support Number

The "Apple Approval Notice" text message below, which claims an Apple Pay Pre Authorization was made on the recipient's iCloud account, is a scam. The fake message is a trick scammers use to frighten potential victims into contacting them at a fake Apple support telephone number....

8005543257 Unifin Debt Collector Scam Text

Can anyone tell me if the Unifin text below asking me to call 8005543257 is a scam or not? I don't know what the text is about and I do not want to call the number (8005543257) in it because I do not know who I'm calling....

Peach Pass Scam Text Ticket Toll Message

If you receive a text message claiming you have a Peach Pass toll payment due, please be aware that this is part of an ongoing nationwide texting scam. Peach Pass does NOT send text messages requesting payment for unpaid tolls. They will send invoices by U.S. Mail to collect unpaid tolls....

E-ZPass Toll Scam Text Notification

Scammers are sending E-ZPass scam text notifications like the one below to potential victims, claiming they owe unpaid tolls and seeking immediate payment. However, the DMV will never send text messages regarding toll bills and warns residents to avoid responding to these urgent messages. The agency advises individuals to verify any unexpected text...

Ohio Turnpike Scam Outstanding Toll Text

If you receive a text message claiming you have an Ohio Turnpike toll payment due, please be aware that this is part of an ongoing nationwide texting scam. The Ohio Turnpike does NOT send text messages requesting payment for unpaid tolls. They will send up to three invoices by U.S. Mail to collect unpaid tolls....

"Advance Cash Inc" Arrest Warrant Scam

The "Advance Cash Inc" email below is a fake. The fake email message is being sent by scammers to trick the recipients into sending them money by threatening legal actions. Therefore, recipients of the fake email message which appears as if it came from a so-called ACS Debt Solutions, should delete it and not follow the instructions in it...

Palomino Bazaar LLC Scam PayPal Text Message

The Palomino Bazaar LLC scam text, which claims an invoice is due on receipt from an unrecognized transaction, is being sent by scammers. The scammers are hoping to trick potential victims into calling them at (888)508-7658, a fake PayPal customer service telephone number....

Facebook Lottery Scammers Using Fake Identifications (IDs)

Today, I received a text message from phone number: 1-985-492-0016, with an attached photo identification (see below) of a man claiming to be a Facebook Claim agent or officer. Because I know there is no Facebook lottery, I know right away it is a scam. Therefore, Facebook or online users who have received text or email messages claiming they have ...

"Bureau of Defaulters Agency FTC Incorporation Court Notice" Scams

Online scammers are sending out fake "Bureau of Defaulters Agency FTC Incorporation Court Notice" emails like the one below, which claim that legal actions against the recipients have been started by The US Attorney Office. The fake email messages are used by scammers to frighten and trick the recipients into sending them money, by claimi...

Tax 1333 Scam Calls About Past Due Tax Debt

I just got a scam call about Tax 1333. Is anyone else getting the same call. The call claims all past due tax debt older than one year has been placed in a a non collectible status, which means I will not have to pay back any past due taxes before I file or make arrangements to pay any tax debt. I was then instructed to call a fake IRS customer ser...

Geek Squad Subscription Scam Email

This is another Geek Squad Subscription scam email for 2025. Every year scammers send out fake Geek Squad Auto-Renewed Subscription emails, which they use to trick potential victims into contacting them at the fake customer or technical support telephone number 1-888-63-0241. If contacted, the scammers will steal their victims' account credenti...

Microsoft Unusual Sign in Activity Scam Email Message

The Microsoft Unusual Sign in Activity scam email below, which appears to have been sent from "no-reply@microsoft.com" but has an actual reply email address of unusual.activity@recognized-sec.com, is being sent by scammers or cybercriminals....

Is Btygo a Scam or Legit Online Store? Review of btygo.com

Btygo located at btygo.com is a fake online store claiming to sell jackets, tops, sweaters, dresses, leggings, pants, shoes, boots, bras, bags and other apparel. Therefore, online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all from the same store. Online users who have shopped at the fake store are asked to contact their ban...

Brushing Scam in a Red Package

I got a package from Amazon that I did not order. It was in a red box with a business card that had a QR CODE. I looked at my order history and I didn't see it and I knew I didn't buy it. I called Amazon and they said this is a SCAM and when you scan the QR code the scammers get access to everything in your phone....

Moonton Account Scam Email Account Setting Modification

I got a Moonton email from donotreply@register-sc.moonton.com claiming someone tried to change my account settings and sent a verification code. The thing is, I do not have an account with any Moonton game. Is this some type of phishing Moonton scam or what?...

McAfee Scam Invoice Renewal Charge and Cancellation

Scammers are sending the Mcafee scam invoice below to potential victims. The scammers' aim is to frighten and trick their potential victims into calling the fake Mcafee customer or technical support telephone number in the email. Therefore, recipients of the fake McAfee are asked to delete it and should not call the fake McAfee technical suppor...

Apple Pay Text Scam Support Number

I just received a text that identified as Apple Pay verifying a charge to my Apply Pay credit card and asking me to call if I didn’t make the purchase. They told me there were multiple changes that looked suspicious and wanted me to download an app from the App Store. I hung up and called Apple CS via a number found on the Internet....

Is 877-848-0075 a Scam Telephone Number?

I want to know if 8778480075 is being used by scammers? I want to know if it is another 877 area code scam number. I know scammers sometimes use 877 area code numbers to perform scam activities, so I always research 877 area code telephone numbers whenever I get a call or text message. If you have any information about 877-848-0075, please share in...

8664466319 PayPal Scam and Fraudulent Email

Scammers are using the telephone number 866-446-6319 to trick potential victims into contacting them. The scammers send out fake PayPal emails to potential victims claiming there is a fraudulent charge on their accounts and ask them to call the fake customer service telephone number for help. If contacted, the scammers will pretend to be PayPal cus...

PayPal Docusign Scam Email Doc

The fake Docusign email, which claims PayPal customer service sent the recipients a document to review and sign, is a scam. The Docusign email scam is being sent by scammers attempting to trick potential victims into clicking the link in it. The link goes to a fake and phishing PayPal website that steals account credentials, personal, or financial ...

Is Clarifion a Scam? Review of the Air Purifier

I placed an order for Clarifion Air Purifier at www.clarifion.com on April 14, 2020, and have gotten nothing until now. No response when I call, only voice recording stating I will get a callback. Have yet to hear from anyone. I've sent 8 separate emails and get the same response of "it has been shipped and allow 22 business days" to ...

Spell Caster Scams - Do Not Be Fooled by Scammers

Online users, if you see messages like the one below, which claim that Dr Iyaryi, a spell caster, or others like him, can help you win the lottery, get pregnant, fix your relationship problems, cure your diseases and do a lot of other things to help make your life better, please note that it is a scam. The scam is another attempt by scammers to tri...

Is Jetsono a Scam or is it Legitimate?

I ordered a Jetsono from a YouTube advertisement linked to www.jetsono.com. It was £24.86, or near that price, as it was impossible to return to verify the initial page stating that the price was £24.86 (more or less). Before going to checkout, I was asked to pay and chose PayPal as the payment method. PayPal verified me and sent me a cod...

NFCU Text Scam Message from 21398

NFCU has received reports about fraudulent text messages circulating, claiming NFCU texts will originate from numbers like 21398 or 40554 starting Feb. 16th. Please be aware that these texts are NOT from them. If you receive a text regarding your Northern account that you weren’t expecting, don’t respond. Instead, contact NFCU directly....

The Law Office Of Simon Goldenberg Arrest Warrant Scam

The so-called "Law Office Of Simon Goldenberg" email below is a fake. The fake email message is being sent by scammers to trick the recipients into sending them money by threatening legal actions. Therefore, recipients of the fake email message which appears as if it came from Speedy Cash, should delete it and not follow the instructions ...

Evan Kate Billionaire Scam Money Giveaway

Beware of the Evan Kate Billionaire scams circulating on social media. Scammers lure potential victims into these scams by pretending to be Evan Kate, claiming she is giving away money to help people in any situation. The scammers will claim their potential victims need to send money, gift cards, or types of payment in order to receive the thousand...

Heinecke Welding LLC PayPal Scam Message

Has anyone received an email or text message that appears to be from "Heinecke Welding LLC" regarding PayPal? If you have, please share what you know in a comment below. It appears there is a scam either impersonating or using Heinecke Welding LLC. When I get more information, I will update this post....

Country Code 852 Whatsapp Scam - Japanese Girl in Hong Kong

Scammers are sending random area code 852 scam Whatsapp messages from +63 telephone numbers claiming they want to visit potential victims. The scammers will claim they are Japanese girls living in Hong Kong and ask what city their potential victims are from. The scammers will claim they have a business trip to the same city their potential victims ...

McAfee Total Protection Order Confirmation Scam

The "McAfee Total Protection Order Confirmation" email below, which asks recipients to call the fake McAfee customer service telephone number: 1-833-257-7571, is a scam. The fake email is being sent by cybercriminals who are attempting to trick their potential victims into giving them access to their computers, and stealing their account ...

951 Area Code Scam Calls - Have You Received One?

Online users are receiving Facebook, donation, and social security and bank telephone scam calls from a 951 area code. Please see the comments below. If you have received calls from area code 951, please share experiences by leaving a comment below. Area code 951 is a toll-free area code reserved for future use in the United States and Canada, but ...

Tabak V Apple Qualified Settlement Fund for iPhone 7

I just received an email from Tabak vs Apple Qualified Settlement Fund via checkbook.io. Has anyone received the same email and is it legit or a scam?...

PayPal Customer Service Scam Email - 1-808-258-3787

The PayPal Customer Service scam email below is just one of the many being sent by scammers. The fake email aims to trick recipients into believing it is legit, thereby, tricking potential victims into calling scammers at the fake PayPal Customer service telephone number listed in it....

Is the BCBS Settlement a Scam or is it Legit?

I received an email regarding the BCBS Settlement that I submitted a few years ago. Is anyone still waiting for an email and can you recall when you submitted the claim?...

Is The $750 Shein Gift Card a Scam? Flash Rewards System

It seems that the Flash Rewards system is a scam. They have promotional deals that you complete in order to get a gift card. The scam is, they say you must complete X number of deals in a specified timeframe (ie 20 days). It's fast to complete deals, but they don't credit you right away. It may take a week or more to get credited. And, you ...

"Scotia Bank Online Transfer With The Ref" Scam

The fake "Scotia Bank Online Transfer With The Ref" email below is another scam created by online scammers to trick Scotia Bank customers into sending them goods. The fake email or scam tricks sellers into believing a payment was made by a buyer via Scotia Bank. The scam instructs the victims to send their goods to the so-called buyer bef...

"Chevron HR, Employment" Scam Being Sent by Scammers

The "Chevron HR, Employment" email below is a scam, so if you have received it, please do not respond to or follow the instructions in it. The fake email is being sent by online scammers who are trying to trick their potential victims into sending them their personal information and money for fake employment recruitment....

Is brz.ai a Scam or Legitimate Website?

I received the Turbo Tax text message below with a link to brz.ai regarding a W2 form. The link looks suspicious but it is currently redirecting to Turbox Tax legitimate website....

www.campershoes-uk.com - it is a Fake Camper Shoes UK Online Store

The website, www.campershoes-uk.com, is another untrustworthy online store or website pretending to be a Camper UK online store, claiming to sell boots, sneakers, sandals, formal shoes and flats. Online users are advised to stay away from the untrustworthy website, and those who have shopped from it, run the risk of their personal, credit card and ...

Is Loragal a Scam? Review of loragal.com Online Store

I am extremely disappointed with Loragal at www.loragal.com! I only made one order but purchased two items that were delivered separately. I received the incorrect item for both of my purchases! I've notified customer service numerous times and keep getting their automated response that refers to me as their "friend"! My options are t...