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A user reported receiving a suspected "muse scam" via Instagram DM. After initially unblocking the account, they replied declining the offer. The user later confirmed it was a common scam and immediately blocked the sender after receiving a follow-up message of “oh thank you,” emphasizing that no links were clicked or private information given.

A family member is deeply involved in a crypto/trading scam with a 'teacher,' which allegedly posed as an attractive woman. The family has kept him from their home, advised his wife to secure her assets and accounts, but he continues to ignore attempts at reason.

A person received a suspicious call from an unknown number with their area code. The caller, claiming to reference their online schooling research, knew their name and zip code, and requested their address and computer details. The individual hung up after the address request and suspects a scam.

A step dad received a threatening scam text with personal details from a Michigan area code. A coworker is now harassing the scammer, falsely claiming the scammer owes money, escalating the situation. The family is concerned about potential threats.

A 51-year-old woman is being scammed by an online impersonator claiming to be Eminem. The scammer uses AI voice memos, old livestreams, and FaceTime videos to deceive her, leading her to give access to her bank account where a $500 theft attempt was blocked. The family is desperate as she refuses to believe the scam.

A mother in the US fell for a scam after meeting someone in person who convinced her to invest in a fake trading app. The app, which displayed fabricated investment gains and lacked legal information, allowed the scammer to access her savings. The victim, who is digitally illiterate, remains convinced the app is legitimate despite red flags.

A user received a suspicious phone call from someone claiming to be from their credit card's fraud team. The caller asked for transaction details and attempted to transfer the user to a retailer via WhatsApp, prompting the user to hang up and freeze their card. The user is concerned about potential security risks despite not sharing sensitive information like card numbers or PINs.

A person's friend is being scammed by someone he met online, who convinced him they married across states, leading him to send iPhones and rings. The friend is in denial despite evidence like undelivered packages and lack of voice communication, now considering sending an iPad.

A user reports mobile data issues and incorrect location tracking on websites and TikTok after adding a suspicious WhatsApp contact, raising concerns about potential hacking or scammer involvement. The user attributes the problems to either a scammer or recent network maintenance by their provider (Voxi) in the area.

Liberation Bioindustries is being used in a job scam where a scammer offered a data entry position. The scammer sent an offer letter for a different company, requested payment for office supplies via credit card for reimbursement, and refused to connect with the company. The real company confirmed the scam after being informed.

A 19-year-old female fell for a personal assistant job scam, deposited a fraudulent check, froze her account, and contacted Chase Bank after realizing the scam. She is concerned about potential account closure and threats from the scammer.

A wife encountered a scam on Facebook where a friend's account was hacked, leading to a fraudulent attempt to collect money for selling items. The scammer redirected payment requests through Venmo and PayPal's 'friends and family' option, but the victim recovered the funds after contacting the actual friend. The article urges hacked users to inform everyone immediately to prevent further scams.

A user received a scam call from a New Zealand number posing as Amazon, prompting them to share a verification code. After taking security measures like changing their password and enabling two-step verification, they noticed discrepancies in SMS/WhatsApp messages and questioned the scam's methodology.

A person is receiving frequent scam calls every 5-15 minutes after retaliating against a scammer over the phone. They contacted Verizon, which recommended using the Call Filter app, but the calls persist. The individual is considering changing their phone number after 35 hours of continuous harassment.

A person's boyfriend filled out a scam application, received money for equipment, and later faced threatening texts with personal information and creepy pictures from random numbers using their state area codes. The messages eventually stopped, but the individual is concerned about potential harm despite the boyfriend's lack of worry.

A 64-year-old woman was scammed after receiving a fake Apple email claiming a $700 charge. She followed instructions from a scammer who obtained her bank account information, resulting in an $8,000 loss. The scammer initially made it appear as though the $700 was refunded before draining the account.

A user attempted to purchase a used riding mower from a Craigslist listing in Dallas, TX, but was scammed via Zelle. The seller provided a fake address and disappeared, and the user later discovered multiple identical listings linked to a scammer with a West African accent.

The user and friend were scammed $200 while trying to buy Ariana Grande resale tickets via Twitter. The scammer provided fake tickets and disappeared after receiving payment through CashApp during a FaceTime call.

An elderly mother was scammed after a scammer accessed her computer and convinced her to withdraw $25,000 in cash from her bank account. The bank manager, familiar with her for years, approved the withdrawal without questioning it. The user is seeking advice on securing accounts and holding the bank accountable.

A user encountered a potential scam on Discord involving a person who lied about their age and later sent an angry parent message. The user noted red flags like an unchanged username, suspicious profile images, and inconsistent behavior. The parent claimed to contact police, but the account remained active with no further action.

A person fell for a scam involving a fake Google phone call, leading to unauthorized access to their sensitive photos and diaries. They expressed feelings of shame and vulnerability, exacerbated by joblessness, debt, and living with abusive parents, while seeking reassurance and relatability.

A person was scammed out of $400 after helping a neighbor place an Amazon order for a Happy Birthday gift card via email. The scammer's well-written, plausible message exploited the victim's habit of assisting neighbors with tech requests, and the neighbor later admitted their email was hacked, though the victim did not disclose the scam.

An individual fell for a scam involving an email from a person pretending to be their boss’s boss, purchasing $1000 in Apple and Xbox gift cards with a promise of reimbursement. The scammer requested the gift card codes, but the victim realized the scam before sending them and sought a refund through CVS and their bank, which was unsuccessful.

A user received a scam call claiming they had illegal goods and were involved in money laundering. The scammer used tactics like fake legal threats and impersonated RCMP and Canadian intelligence agencies. The victim refused to cooperate, reported the incident to authorities, and changed bank passwords.

A user was scammed on TikTok and Snapchat after agreeing to send explicit content for money. The scammer requested videos upfront, blocked the user afterward, and threatened to leak the content. The user is seeking legal advice after sharing content to help the scammer recruit others.

A Reddit user encountered a scammer who falsely reported them by claiming impersonation. The scammer deleted their messages, and the user noticed discrepancies in the account name linking to a different profile. The user reported and blocked the account but is unsure how to proceed with further reporting.

A friend attempted to send money via Western Union for an international trip, received a suspicious verification call during processing, and was later informed by Western Union that the call was fraudulent. The transfer was approved, but the scammer asked for personal information and falsely claimed the funds were declined.

A young adult received a phone call from a scammer claiming they had met at a club and resulted in pregnancy, with the scammer accurately pronouncing an unusual name. The scam is suspected to be an extortion attempt, possibly involving leaked database information.

A person reported falling victim to a scam involving their Social Security Number and a private cybersecurity company, leading to escalating fees and threats from scammers, including images of family members and their home address.

A user reported being scammed on Facebook Marketplace after being directed to communicate via text and use Venmo. They blocked the scammer after realizing the fraud but are concerned about their Venmo username and partial pickup address being exposed.

A user hired a private cybersecurity company after a scammer obtained their SSN, but was charged escalating fees totaling $3200. The company provided AI-generated evidence and threatened the user after they expressed suspicion.

The user regained their Reddit account (u/Klunkey) after being scammed, implemented stronger security measures, and discovered the scammer used their account to target others. They are now conflicted about whether to keep the account due to lingering security concerns.

A grandmother was scammed after sending money for shipping costs for a free compound bow via Apple Cash. The scammer initially provided photos and videos of the bow but later demanded more money, revealing the fraud. Investigations found multiple accounts using the same name and scam method.

The article details the *21 scam, where scammers impersonate banks or mobile providers to trick victims into dialing **21* followed by a 10-digit number, enabling call forwarding to intercept one-time passcodes and access accounts. It advises against following unsolicited instructions, verifying caller identities, and reporting scams to the Federal Trade Commission.

A person in NYC encountered a scammer who asked them to deposit a check into their account to help with financial issues. The individual declined cash incentives but proceeded with the deposit, later realizing they might have been scammed. They contacted police and their bank after feeling uneasy, and the check remains pending.

The user's nephew was scammed in a Roblox game trade using the 'vouching' tactic, where the scammer posted and later deleted screenshots of the transaction. The user warns against off-game trades and plans to buy the nephew a Beyblade without informing him. The incident involved users from Southeast Asia.

A parent received a scam call from a man claiming to represent a company offering school supply bundles for their son's school. The scammer requested $200 for a basic bundle and $400 for a premium bundle including a tablet, which the school explicitly prohibits. The parent identified the scam due to discrepancies with the school's official ordering process and tablet policy.

A 20-year-old individual became a victim of an online fraud scam after meeting someone who convinced them to send money and deposit a fraudulent check. The victim's checking account is now frozen, they are under investigation by their bank's fraud specialist, and they fear legal consequences, credit score damage, and police involvement.

A user on Telegram was contacted by an individual offering pornography for payment. After refusing to pay, the user was threatened with police reports and claims of having access to their personal information. The user did not engage with the content or pay.

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.