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A user reported a scam after calling a phone number listed on eventticketscenter.com's FAQ page. The scammer requested personal and financial information, provided a suspicious 555 number, and the user later discovered the dialed number differed from the one displayed on the website.

A user suspects a person interested in beta reading and commenting on their fanfiction on AO3 may be a scammer or bot, citing uncanny behavior and potential account theft. The user questions if such scams occur on the platform.

A scammer is exploiting thieves by offering a wallet with 400 USDT that requires $5 in TRON to withdraw, but a bot seizes deposited TRON when users attempt to steal the funds. Analysis suggests the scammer earns approximately $27,000 annually from would-be thieves.

A person was scammed out of $4,500 after receiving a call from someone impersonating police who claimed there was a warrant. The scammer pressured them to pay money, but the victim later reported the incident to the police and their bank, resulting in the destruction of their card. The victim warns others not to send money to such scammers.

A user on Tiami interacted with a person claiming to be 20, who later admitted being close to 18. After receiving an unsolicited explicit image and blocking the individual, the user received threats from the person's father, who claimed the individual was a minor and demanded payment to avoid legal action. The user paid half the requested amount via Cashapp but later discovered the scam's likelihood, canceled their bank card, and collected evidence.

A user fell victim to a Payactiv scam after sharing a photo of their ID and personal information with a fraudulent support agent. They later discovered the call was likely a scam and have taken steps like filing a police report and planning to obtain a new ID. The scammer obtained their employee ID, phone number, and email address.

A parent attempted to sell a baby stroller on Facebook Marketplace but fell victim to a scam. The scammer used a fake Zelle payment hold message to trick the seller into providing banking information and a customer support number.

An 83-year-old man has sent over $140,000 to a scammer through loans and continues to communicate with them via Telegram. The user is seeking ways to access his father's Telegram account to block the scammer and prevent further financial loss.

A high school student fell for a scam on Nextdoor while seeking a house-sitting job, agreeing to pay a painter $2850 after being promised $150 daily for the first week, only to realize it was a fraudulent scheme.

A husband running a landscaping business fell victim to a scam where a client paid with a fake check for a vacant house. The scammer sent an altered check image, requested a bank screenshot, and became irritated when denied. The couple is unsure of the scam's purpose and whether to report it.

A person received a private number call from a woman claiming to have a car accident, with a man later taking over the call and providing inconsistent details about her identity and location. The caller hung up when asked for specifics, prompting the recipient to contact their mother, who confirmed she was safe and had a code word to prevent such scams.

A user encountered a X scammer who claimed to have accidentally reported them, leading to the user sharing their date of birth and country via Discord. The user later realized it was a scam through Reddit and is now concerned about the personal information they provided.

A user was scammed on Facebook Marketplace and the scammer requested their phone number to return stolen money. The user is considering transferring their bank funds to their mother's account as a precaution but fears further risks.

A Discord account was hacked, leading to a scam where the attacker impersonated Discord support to steal account details. The scammer also targeted the user's friends with fake child content flags. The user warns that Discord will never ask for account information or money and advises against trusting such messages.

A user reported falling for a Steam scam where a person claimed to have accidentally reported their account for fraud, tricking them into logging out and sending a confirmation code. The scammer then attempted to solicit a $50 gift card purchase to 'prove' the account's innocence, but the user refused and contacted Steam support.

An elderly relative is being scammed by someone pretending to be a woman in her twenties deployed in Iraq. The scammer has convinced the relative to send gift cards and open bank accounts, while claiming she is quitting the army to join him commercially. The relative, who has contributed nothing during a 9-month stay with family, refuses to acknowledge the deception despite a heated argument with her husband.

A sister is being romance scammed by someone posing as a famous music artist, despite family and police efforts to prove the scammer's identity is fake. The scammer uses convincing methods like phone calls, texts, and video chats, and the victim has already sent money for 'concert tickets and backstage passes'. She is vulnerable due to being disabled, isolated, and going through a divorce.

A user reports being scammed after sharing personal information, including a driver's license, pay stubs, and bank account details, with a landlord requesting a 'reservation fee'. The scammer obtained the user's email, phone number, and last four bank account digits, though the Social Security Number remains secure. The user is seeking advice on next steps.

A user received a LinkedIn message from someone claiming to seek immigration advice for their parents to the US. The sender used a local phone number despite the user's number not being listed on LinkedIn, leading the user to identify the interaction as a scam.

A user shared their WhatsApp number with a scammer on Tinder, blocked the individual, and is now concerned about potential contact from unknown numbers. They have not received any calls or texts yet and are seeking reassurance about their safety.

An individual reported a scam where a text message impersonating their company's CEO requested gift cards for a business meeting. The scammer allegedly used LinkedIn information to impersonate the CEO and manipulate the victim. The victim briefly engaged before realizing the scam and rejecting the request.

A user who fell victim to a Steam account scam a month ago is concerned about the scammer's access to their personal information, including their address, name, and transaction history. They have changed their email and added Steam Mobile Guard authentication but are seeking advice on preventing future account compromises.

A user's girlfriend received a scam call from someone claiming to be her bank, who requested her PIN and personal information. The scammer later admitted obtaining details from the 'dark web' and lives nearby, prompting account freezing. The user seeks advice on next steps and the legitimacy of the caller's number.

A mother-in-law fell victim to an online scam, sending $8,000 to a scammer who claimed to need money to pay taxes. Despite prior warnings from her family, she continued the interaction, believing the scammer's requests.

Undercover deputies from the Kent County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in Michigan during a sting operation targeting a scam aimed at defrauding a 79-year-old woman of $700,000. The operation began after a coin shop owner reported the woman attempting to convert her savings into gold coins, prompting deputies to intervene and impersonate her to confront the scammer. The arrested individual was detained with a $100,000 bond, though the report notes he may have been a financial transaction 'mule.'

A scam job posting claiming to be from the IRS was sent via Indeed, with the associated company's LinkedIn profile not listing the job. The scammer has a history of scams spanning over five years, and the email sent by the scammer was later blocked as spam.

A widow was targeted by a scammer who claimed her Social Security funds were supporting terrorism and urged her to buy $700,000 in gold. An alert store owner intervened, preventing the scammer from obtaining the money, according to records.

A user nearly fell victim to a cryptocurrency scam when a fraudster sent a fake USDT payment of 6999 instead of 3000, tricking them into considering a $4000 refund. The scammer disappeared after the user realized the payment was only $7.

A scammer used an AI-generated MAGA Girl persona to target and deceive men, exploiting their political leanings. The article highlights the use of AI in social engineering scams and the vulnerability of certain groups.