Kay's Microsoft "Locked" Computer Scam
Suddenly a screen popped up stating that she had visited restricted sites and Microsoft had locked her computer and she had to call "Microsoft Centre".
Lynn's Robbery-Followed-by-Identity-Theft Scam
Now I'm hyper vigilant about protecting my hard earned credit score and I periodically wonder if I'll ever really be free from that event.
Nichol's "Fire Your Boss" Coaching Scheme
It was a 90-day program that promised to generate at least $10,000 per month, if you followed their blue print.
Howard's In-Game Currency Scam
Ever since I was a child, my siblings and I would utilize our free time on a gaming website that we had been playing for years.
AB's COVID Scam
This is more of a COVID play on money, but for those of us who were still working (often with a lot of overtime), it may be of interest.
Michael's Nephews' Car-Selling Ripoff
Had a nephew selling his car. The buyer came and looked at the car. Went to the bank and got a money order for the wrong amount.
Pat's Technical Support Scam
The person on the other end said that he was Damon—that he had been helping me for 12 years, and he identified the computers I had.
Milton's Puppy Scam
Last summer, my wife and I were scammed out of $600. We had been looking into getting a puppy for our kids...
Hayden's AirPod Rip-Off
It was around 8th grade when I wanted to buy a pair of airpods, but the price for the Apple brand was way too much for me.
JoDee's Food Truck Ripoff
My cousin purchases a food truck. The total cost of the food truck was $25K. She gave them $12K down payment and the rest would be paid for upon delivery
Tyler's $1,500 Bike Scam
Hey, my name is Tyler and I am going to be telling you my story of how I almost lost $1,500 in one day.
Tracy's Facebook Marketplace Scam
I saw an ad online for a "Cricut Explore Air 2" crafting machine and messaged someone who claimed to be the "mom."
Tika's Lottery Scam
This horrible incident happened in February of 2009 in Fargo, ND. I was brand new to the United States and was not too good in speaking English.
Kayla's eBay/PayPal Ripoff
Hello, I'm Kayla a senior in High School. I would like to tell the story of how I got scammed 100$.
