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Anonymous vs Captain Cooks Casino
Ontario  Canada
Occurred: 2020-03-13; Posted: 2020-03-17

Third and final attempt to do what
Every area on the email links to a website for phishing

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MESSAGE FROM Captain Cooks Casino
Captain Cooks Casino
Bonus Receipt
Date: 2020
Number: CCC43C81
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Recipient: abc@hotmail.com

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Beaufort House PO BOX 438 Road Town, Tortola, BVI

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ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Ignore/ delete


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Anonymous vs Alto
 United Kingdom
Occurred: 2020-03-09; Posted: 2020-03-11

Congat Your prize has arrived...
Wrong spelling of Congrats...

And soon you will be asked to enter your personal details and credit card info...

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Spam Messaging
Misrepresentation
Illegal Acts

MESSAGE FROM Alto

Congrats: you are the winner number #7885
We Need just your confirmation.
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ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Luring you to gamble, by saying you have already won.
Adding fake names of winners and their wins


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Anonymous vs Jaber fj
Washington  United States
Occurred: 2020-03-08; Posted: 2020-03-11

STORAGE LIMIT EXCEEDED
Scaring people about storage limits, while microsoft provides unlimited storage for hotmail.

If you write the website on your browser, a shocking red screen comes up, marked as dangerous and with the following msg.

Deceptive site ahead
Attackers on surya-kencana.com may trick you into doing something dangerous like installing software or revealing your personal information (for example, passwords, phone numbers, or credit cards).




GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Misrepresentation
Illegal Acts

MESSAGE FROM Jaber fj
See the picture

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
This is a typical phishing email, using Microsoft logo and deceiving hyperlinks.


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Anonymous vs Magnus Pettersson
 Turkey
Occurred: 2020-02-01; Posted: 2020-02-10

Turkish University email hacked for sending 6.2 million dollar 50/50 business deals from Sweden
Kimya doesn't know that her email address from a Turkish University has been hacked by a Mr. Pettersson to send SPAM emails. And the subject of the email is "URGENT"

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Illegal Acts
Fraudulent Representation

MESSAGE FROM Magnus Pettersson
I am Magnus Pettersson, I am a banker with Danske Bank here in Sweden. can you handle $6.2m business deal with me, Although this may be difficult for you to believe. I need you to assist me in executing this Business deal from Sweden to your country. our ratio will be 50/50 of the total amount, if interested do reply for more details.

Please grant me the benefit of the doubt and hear me out.
Regards
Magnus.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
https://www.businessinsider.com/the-companies-who-send-the-most-email-spam-2016-2


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Anonymous vs Hassan Al Bashir
 Sudan
Occurred: 2020-01-30; Posted: 2020-02-10

Son of Omar Al-Bashir Former President of Sudan asking for money laundering
Hassn Al-Bashir's father Omar Al-Bashir's was moved from house arrest to Khartoum's Kobar prison on 17 April 2019, al-Bashir. On 13 May 2019, prosecutors charged al-Bashir with "inciting and participating in" the killing of protesters. A trial for corruption (after $130 million was found in his home) and money laundering against al-Bashir started during the following months. On 14 December 2019, he was convicted for money laundering and corruption. He was sentenced to two years of imprisonment.

On 5 November 2019, the Forces of Freedom and Change alliance (FFC), which holds indirect political power during the 39-month Sudanese transition to democracy, stated that it had reached a consensus decision in favour of transferring al-Bashir to the ICC after the completion of his corruption and money laundering trial. In the following days, Sudanese transition period Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and Sovereignty Council member Siddiq Tawer stated that al-Bashir would be transferred to the ICC for individual criminal responsibility for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes committed since 2003 in Darfur.

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Identity Theft
Misrepresentation

MESSAGE FROM Hassan Al Bashir
Greetings,

My name Hassan al-Bashir, the last son of former President of Sudan.I know this message will come to you as a surprise based on the fact that we don’t know each other but I need an urgent help for securing the sum of $9.000.000.00 which is currently deposited in a private security company in London.

If you are interested in assisting my family, do get back to me so that I can give more details to you.

Best Regards

Hassan Al-Bashir

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
The emailer posing as son of the Former President of Sudan is using the history to prove credibility of his email.


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Anonymous vs Dana
 Italy
Occurred: 2020-01-30; Posted: 2020-02-10

Waiting for a man by emailing a nude pic
This is an email with a nude picture by a so called lady named Dana asking to become friends but also posting a sneaky link to a dysfunctional website https://first-date-love.com/

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Misrepresentation
Fraudulent Representation

MESSAGE FROM Dana
Hi my name is Dana, I’m 34 years old. Acquainted with a man for generalization and not only
I’m not telling much about myself. I am a lucky person in life, and now I want to find luck in love.
I am confident, artistic and love to be in the spotlight. Friends say that I am the soul of the company.
I am always positive and try t surround myself with the same people. I laugh and smile at
any opportunity. Nevertheless, I know when and where to be serious, and I respect this quality.
in others. I have a lot of interests and to list them all, it will take
too much space. Therefore, I will mention only a few of them: photography and travel
(I would really like to visit Paris and take some great photos),
outdoor activities (boating on the lake can be such a pleasure!),
training (football makes me very, very happy) and shopping (I'm a woman, first of all).
I am faithful and caring. I believe that we must contribute to
society and helping others. This is how I describe myself. At the same time, mine
relatives and friends would describe me as brave, energetic, sociable and very,
very nice. Not quite sure about courage, but they are friends and
close, so they know better, right?
At first I can be shy, but as soon as you know me better,
You will see that I am a good person with a calm character. I am a passionate book lover.
I love movies - no matter what genre. I'm a bit of a bummer spending
a lot of time on the couch in front of the TV, I like to stay at home, read books,
watch a movie or spend your time sitting at the computer ... If it sounds to you,
that we have a lot in common, write me a couple of lines and maybe we
see you one day.
I would like to think that I am resourceful, clearly expressing my thoughts,
intelligent person, but by and large it is up to you. I can speak
on a variety of topics and enjoy a smart and interesting conversation. Optimism and
free spirit are my inherent traits. I'm also a little crazy about healthy
lifestyle. When I think of my partner, I think of a man who
can maintain a conversation, regardless of whether the conversation is stupid or serious.
delicate and unusual.
I am waiting for a man to who I will be interesting and to whom a serious relationship is important.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
The last word in the text of the email "important" is hyperlinked to a dysfunctional website https://first-date-love.com/. So either it is someone trying to generate traffic for their website OR just spamming to ask for money later by using porn to attract people.


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Anonymous vs Iryshok Flower
 Japan
Occurred: 2020-01-25; Posted: 2020-02-10

emails from nareiko@rio.odn.ne.jp but wants reply to anittagreso@gmx.com
GMX is a free email service from Germany, while ne.jp is a domain name reserved for Network Service providers in Japan, in this case for ODN, Japan. But the name of the girl "Iryshok" is surprisingly unique and extraordinary. In her email she says her name is Irisha and she is from Ukraine. But for sure she has hacked the email address of Anitta or Nareiko

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Spam Messaging
Misrepresentation
Illegal Acts

MESSAGE FROM Iryshok Flower
Hello my dear pen-friend How was your day? This is not myfirsteffortto find someone online. My lastcontactsfared to be freaks. my real name Irysha. I was born and live in Ukraine, after all I have been assuming more and more about shifting my place. I am already 35y.o, I understand that it is too late, my years arepassing. Therefore, I do not have the desire to actfoolish games. I'm educated and smart, kindwoman, as well as a nicehousekeeper. I work in dentistry. I have no financial troubles. I ask you answer this email so that I know that you have received and read it. If you react me, in this case in my next letter I am going to relate you more about my life. In your letter, I plead you to tell me where you stay, your location and your interests. I will be looking forward for your letter.

If you are interested Please reply ONLY to my regular mailbox: anittagreso@gmx.com

Iryshok!

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Just check this website: https://www.datingscams.cc/search/anittagreso@gmx.com


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Anonymous vs Robert Warden CEO of Yobitex
 Belgium
Occurred: 2020-01-08; Posted: 2020-01-09

Is feelcheated.com still for sale? р
Spammers are now getting more smart, more personalized, more techy. Anyone can find the name of the owner of a website from many sources available on the web or data brokers. Now they have started to offer a handsome price for buying my website. But to buy I have to register and talk to a chic "Elizabeth Lee" who is from Norway and does not speak english, and pay her some fees.

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Marketing Lies
Spam Messaging
Misrepresentation

MESSAGE FROM Robert Warden CEO of Yobitex
My name is Robert Warden. I'm CEO of Yobitex. Our partners from Norway are interested in purchasing your domain. They are going to use it to drive traffic to their new startup.
They don't speak English and asked our company to act as a broker for 6% commission. It is divided between you and the buyer (50%/50%). Don't worry: you pay it after you get the money.
The buyer offers $32000 USD in EOS / Litecoin (crypto currency) or $31000 in USD via Paypal/bank wire.

Do you also own .net and .org version? Our partners may buy all three.

Please join our Domain Sale Chat in Telegram messenger: https://t.me/DomainSaleChat Join this group in Telegram messenger and send a private message to our professional domain broker Elizabeth Lee (Elizabeth1978 is her nick name). You may also talk to other domain sellers in this group who used her services in the past. She will help you to finish the sale. If you don't have Telegram just email me and I will help you to finish the sale.

The buyers borrow part of funds in the bank for their project and it requires the TM/law restriction certificate for Norway.

It must be issued during the last 30 days and contains a copy in Norwegian.

Please don't worry. If you don't have it you can order it online. It will be sent to you within 5-6 hours after you pay for it.

You can read about certification agencies at http://archive.answers-google.org/threadview8520714.htm (“Domain Broker” is my nickname).
If you are ready to proceed I may send you instructions how to order it online.
Our professional domain broker Elizabeth Lee works with many domain investors from Belgium, Norway, Switzerland, Germany, UAE, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Singapore, Egypt etc. If you have other domains we may help you to sell them to our investors.
Best Regards,

Robert Warden

CEO

Belgium

Yobitex Ltd.


...................................................................................
On 08.01.2020 18:20, I wrote:
Thanks

May I know why

Please send me your phone number. I can call and we can talk.

Thanks
..............................................................................

-----Original Message-----
From: robert@mailer-yobit.net <robert@mailer-yobit.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 5:32 PM
To: ........@hotmail.com
Subject: Is feelcheated.com still for sale? р

Hi!

I am reaching you out regarding feelcheated.com. We want to acquire it.

I contacted you befire but you did not respond. Do you have another email account?

What is your preferred payment method and currency?

Best Regards,

Robert Warden

CEO

Belgium

Yobitex Ltd.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Selling a domain is a good exit strategy but you dont have to pay to sell. Ask the question and ask for a phone number. Feel the language and the indifference and the awkward justifications.


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Anonymous vs Dr Khan Raza
Kuala Lumpur  Malaysia
Occurred: 2019-03-07; Posted: 2019-03-08

MALAYSIA Online JOB OPPORTUNITIES@PETRONAS OIL COMPANY Open (Apply Now)
http://www.petronaschemicals.com.my/Pages/Scam-Notice.aspx

PETRONAS has been made aware of unauthorised individuals or organisations falsely using the PETRONAS name in emails in an attempt to recruit on behalf of PETRONAS and solicit up-front fees obtaining immigration documents including for visa or work permit for expatriate posting within a PETRONAS Groupwide from interested job-seekers or members of the public.

PETRONAS wishes to stress that it has not authorised such e-mail based recruitment. However, periodically, PETRONAS engages recruiting and/or placement agencies to help us attract potential candidates for specific positions. PETRONAS appeals to the public not to respond to the e-mail or any such emails.

There are a few quick ways to recognise fraud:

1. PETRONAS official website pages always include http://www.petronas.com.my. Any other format is not genuine.

2. On-line recruitment portal is http://www.discoverpetronas.com and those who wish to seek employment with PETRONAS are advised to visit only this portal.

3. Email communication on recruitment from PETRONAS, if any, would be sent by PETRONAS’ officials using only e-mail domains of @petronas.com.my.

4. No money transfers or payments of any kind will EVER be requested from applicants nor by PETRONAS or any of the agencies that recruit on our behalf, at any point in the recruitment process; or for immigration documents, insurance, or any other purpose.

Should you experience any of the foregoing, please treat the communication as fraudulent and forward it to: ghrmic@petronas.com.my.


Notice 2: PETRONAS Secured Online Promotion Scam E-mail


PETRONAS wishes to alert members of the public that the e-mail communications on "PETRONAS Secured Online Promotion" currently circulating on the Internet is a scam devised by unscrupulous individual or parties.
The scam e-mail also contains details of a claims agent to be contacted for assistance and disbursement of the alleged prize.

PETRONAS wishes to inform that neither PETRONAS nor any subsidiary within its Group of Companies in any of the countries we operate in has conducted or authorised such prize redemption schemes and appeals to the public not to respond to the email.

Only trust emails by official PETRONAS personnel using e-mail domains of @petronas.com.my.

This advice also extends to all e-mail or short message service (SMS) communications using PETRONAS' name in other prize redemption schemes, lucky draws or contests.

PETRONAS has communicated with the authorities on this matter.


Notice 3: Sim Card Lucky Draw/Contest Scam

It has been brought to PETRONAS' attention that certain parties have been sending text messages to mobile phone users informing them that their SIM cards have won a lucky draw prize from PETRONAS.

PETRONAS wishes to inform that none of its companies has organised any such mobile phone SIM card lucky draws or contests and would like to advise members of the public not to respond to such text messages.

PETRONAS has also communicated with the authorities on this matter.

DISCLAIMER: PETRONAS shall not be responsible for the content of any information nor shall it be liable for any conclusion, loss or damage of any nature whatsoever suffered or may be suffered by any part or members of the public arising from or as a result of reliance on or usage of any information relating to prize redemption schemes, lucky draws or contests, and recruitment in PETRONAS from portals, websites or e-mail domains which are not authorised by PETRONAS.

GRIEVANCES
Fraudulent Representation
Illegal Acts
Spam Messaging

MESSAGE FROM Dr Khan Raza
PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS)
Tower 1, PETRONAS Twin Towers
Kuala Lumpur City Centre,
50088 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.



Please below, find enclosed International Online Questions, herewith Interview
for your endorsement.

ATTENTION:INTERNATIONAL EXPATRIATE,

With reference to our jobs opportunity, your Curriculum Vitae (CV) resume matches our requirements and has been shortlisted for considerations at PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) on contract basis concerning 2019 Oil & Gas Project in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Meanwhile PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) is in need of expatriates that can work in various fields and you are required to send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) resume and answers below questions of intent.



Send the required details to: petronas.oilgas5@msn.com or call Dr. Khan Raza the
EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING MANAGER (EPM) on +6 011-261-367-42, for more information.

1. Give us details of your present employment status.
2. How soon can you travel down to any location post you?
3. What three specific job positions do you target from the company?
4. Give us your full details on the following:
5. Full name,
6. Permanent mailing address,
7. Office/work mailing address,
8. Direct contact number (s),
9. E-mail Address.
10. What are your future plans for the company if permanently employed?
11. What is your current country location?
12. What is your country of nationality?
13. What is your current monthly salary in $US currency?





Please ensure that all information provided is true and correct.
Regards,
PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS)





Tel: +6 011-261-367-42.
Contact Person: Dr. Khan Raza
E-mail address: petronas.oilgas5@msn.com <mailto:petronas.oilgasklmy2413@gmail.com>
petronas.oilgasklmy88661@outlook.com <petronas.oilgasklmy2220@yahoo.co.uk>

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Please be careful while applying to such jobs or replying to such emails


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Anonymous vs Engr Abelardo Fernandez
Sao Tome  Sao Tome/Principe
Occurred: 2018-09-21; Posted: 2018-09-21

minimum of 300,000 barrels per month, a maximum of 500,000 barrels per month
Can you imagine they guys wants you to be his partner in stealing a minimum of 300,000 barrels per month to a maximum of 500,000 barrels per month. He thinks people will really believe in him and later after trust based on greed is developed, he can later ask for a small amount to carry out some small re-requisite/ task to finalize the deal.

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Illegal Acts
Marketing Lies

MESSAGE FROM Engr Abelardo Fernandez
I make this introduction based on my regard for your credibility. My name is Engr. Abelardo Fernandez. I work with the Sao Tome and Principe national petroleum agency.

To be precise, I oversee the issuance of oil allocation license for our oil company. My position in the agency entitles me to recommend oil allocation bidders and actualize oil lifting and exploration allocation licenses to my candidates based on my interest. I also oversee and approve the issuance of the license for oil allocation in our company and also monitor the lifting procedures in our company.

In July 2007, I facilitated and actualized the license of a candidate. A business man from Korea (Comprehensive details to be provided subsequently).The license was for 1 year at 24 million BBLS/12 months. Incidentally the candidate was no more. The license has been valid till date (as I always ensure that I keep to my side of the bargain), I have decided to begin using the license from October 2018. I am in need of a partner from your country whom I can trust. I will package this partner as the allocation license beneficiary and assign the license to this partner. Due to my position in the petroleum agency, I cannot handle this position. Your profile fits into the criteria of a partner I need. This is why I am contacting you. With the trend of events in Sao Tome and Principe, we shall be able to lift a minimum of 300,000 barrels of BLCO per month. This will fetch us an average of US$28 million per month. And we have from October 2018 up until October 2019 to lift crude oil which will fetch us approximately (12) x (28) Million dollars. Which is approximately 336 Million dollars for the rest of the time of the License allocation? I have ready buyers who are waiting and would be ready to scramble for any number of barrels we lift. Also I will oversee all lifting procedures with the available mercenary around. This is what I propose:

1. Your company profile shall be used in place of the initial license Operator. This I shall handle with my capacity in the company.

2. I will ensure that your company's profile is recognized as the current license operator and that we have a mandate for at least minimum of 300,000 barrels per month, a maximum of 500,000 barrels per month. Starting from Octorber.


3. I will ensure that all lifting procedures are in place and buyers readily available to purchase the product.

4. You shall stand in as the license operator for all lifting and sales transactions; we shall open an account for the receipt of the oil sale proceeds in which both of us shall be signatories to the account or you can provide your personal or company bank account to receive the payments on our behalf.


5. We shall split the oil sale proceeds in the ratio of 60:40 equity shares. I shall be entitled to 60% share while your company shall be entitled to 40% share. Please note: no third party arrangement shall be allowed. I believe you are a man of wisdom and intelligence.


This offer I make to you is based on utmost good faith. I could be Jeopardizing my position in the agency if a word of this goes out.

Therefore without mincing words, I rely on you for utmost confidentiality on every bit of detail relating to this transaction. Please reply this email strictly at engr.abelardofernandez24@yahoo.com

I am in London on official duties at the moment waiting for your response. Upon your positive response, I will be willing to forward to you proof of my proposition and my personal identity. Also I shall fly back to Sao Tome and Principe and from there we shall commence operations. I shall also provide you details of the former


License operator and a copy of the license issued to him for the lifting of crude oil in our company which I personally approved and endorsed. Also procedures for license reassignment and actualizing the rest of the project shall be provided to you.

Please in response to this email, quote the reference number:

Crude oil Lifting License No: ANP/STP-C-0589124

I look forward to a prospective business relationship between us.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
When you send this small amount he asks to fulfill a pre-requisite to start the theft, will vanish.


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Anonymous vs Minestro della Giustrizia
 Italy
Occurred: 2018-09-14; Posted: 2018-09-13

Unauthorized activity detected on your PayPal account
Obviously PayPal has nothing to do with Bolzano, capital city of the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy. But the phishing email seems to be originated from https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.procura.bz.it%2Fdocumenti%2FAuthflow.htm&data=02%7C01%7C%7C101c3188a1b54385fd1908d619f7842b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636724948190135838&sdata=iyv3XBMDa6A8uLxeednEW2eBjM6ltdGH8rx0dlb9wZU%3D&reserved=0. Someone in the city hall has been hacked and spammer is using the address to send spam emails.

GRIEVANCES
Fraudulent Representation
Misrepresentation
Spam Messaging

MESSAGE FROM Minestro della Giustrizia
Unauthorized activity detected on your PayPal account!

After logging in to your account, we'll guide you through the steps to update your account and be more secure.

To protect your account, we often look for the first signs of potentially fraudulent activity.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Most phishing e-mails prompt recipients for action ASAP; that way, there isn't time to process what you're reading and doubt its veracity. But think about it: How many times have you sent an e-mail that was really urgent? Typically, urgent requests are made by phone or in person, not via e-mail. This is one of the biggest signs of a scam.


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Anonymous vs James Ochei
 Ghana
Occurred: 2018-09-13; Posted: 2018-09-13

Indulgence in re-profiling funds
The perpetrators of Advance Fee Fraud (AFF), known internationally as “4-1-9” fraud after the section of the Nigerian penal code which addresses fraud schemes, are often very creative and innovative. A large number of victims are enticed into believing they have been singled out from the masses to share in multi-million dollar windfall profits for doing absolutely nothing.

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Fraudulent Representation
Illegal Acts

MESSAGE FROM James Ochei
To your kind attention,
My name is James Ochei, an Accountant Standard Chartered Accra, Ghana.
I write asking for your indulgence in re-profiling funds, which I want to
keep under your supervision.
I will be very glad if you do assist me to relocate this fund into
your personal or company bank account, this will be for the benefit of both of us.
More details will be given as soon as you indicate your interest.

Kindly reply with your contact telephone numbers.

Best regards,
James Ochei

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Recently many individuals and businesses have been fascinated by the Advance Fee Fraud scam that originates from several countries in Africa and particularly from Nigerian, Liberians and Sierra Leonians. Some Ghanaians have also been involved. In order to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of this scam, please look over the following information:

https://gh.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/financial-scams/


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Anonymous vs GoDaddy
Arizona  United States
Occurred: 2018-08-31; Posted: 2018-09-08

Subscribers data is unsafe with godaddy
A few days ago, I registered a domain www.pos.team with godaddy, and all of a sudden, see how much spam I started receiving within the week from web developers through out the world. All emails are offering services for website development.

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Breach of Contract
Identity Theft

MESSAGE FROM GoDaddy
None

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Its hard to not accept that either my data/ information was sold to these developers, or they have access to godaddy systems, or someone in godaddy is leaking information and making money. Nothing one can do about these hackers or big guns like godaddy unless another big gun puts them to task and teaches them a good lesson.


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Anonymous vs Nice Elinushoka
 Russian Federation
Occurred: 2018-08-11; Posted: 2018-08-23

Hello my awesome pen-friend SPAM
If you try to check, http://guc.co.jp, it asks you to downlaod a VLC video file, who know whats in it. So For sure you wont. GUC means German University of Cairo. Domain co.jp means a company in Japan. The reply to address on the email is alieena.shamlastiova@yandex.com. And the senders email address is yuminako1988@guc.co.jp. The email name is Nice Elinushoka. The email is signed by Elinushok. What an identity crisis happening here.

GRIEVANCES
Fraudulent Representation
Spam Messaging
Marketing Lies

MESSAGE FROM Nice Elinushoka
Hi my great friend. Glad to meet you. You looking so beautiful. I'm looking for a decent man with serious intentions for real love and relationship, i don't need fun and fleeting emotions. My goal to meet a serious man for a joint purpose in life. You can call me Elina, I am 33y.o. I am not married and have no children. What age are you? Even you're younger than me, you can respond to my letter. I see you live? I live in the country name Russia, i hope to get to know each other will not be a big problem. In my letter i sent you my photo, send your photos to my email address, that will allow me to know you better. If our goals are different, please ignore this message. But i hope that our goals are the same and you are looking for a girl, and we will continue our dialogue more closely. With regards, Elinushok.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
If you try to check, http://guc.co.jp, it asks you to downlaod a VLC video file, who know whats in it. So For sure you wont.


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Anonymous vs GODADDY
Arizona  United States
Occurred: 2018-06-09; Posted: 2018-06-09

DOCX upload restricted
About a year ago, if your website used godaddy, you will be able to allow users to upload DOCX files via a form etc. Now its been denied. Its a blackmail luring you into buying the dedicated hosting package. The problem is that when you get an error while uploading a DOCX file on any website, the whole website hangs for a few minutes.

GRIEVANCES
Blackmailing Tactics
Illegal Acts
Marketing Lies

MESSAGE FROM GODADDY
There are no responses on godaddy help forum from godaddy. People have been asking and asking...

https://www.godaddy.com/community/Managing-Web-Hosting/Users-unable-to-upload-docx-files-from-form/td-p/56759

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Every big gun has a way of being manipulative and get away with it. DOCX is an industry standard and denying DOCX file uploads is ridiculous.


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Anonymous vs Abbas Makkah
Mecca  Saudi Arabia
Occurred: 2018-06-08; Posted: 2018-06-09

Mailbox Closure Phishing
This Abbas-Makkah is trying to look holy and sending phishing emails by scaring us that our mailboxes with Microsoft will be closed unless we provide some information by following the link.

GRIEVANCES
Fraudulent Representation
Marketing Lies
Spam Messaging

MESSAGE FROM Abbas Makkah
Security Info Update
Your Mailbox will expire on june 11, 2018
This is to notify you that we are currently updating the windows services agreement and privacy statement.
Please keep your security information updated.
Do not ignore!
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NOTE: YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE DISABLED IF NOT UPDATED. (UPDATE IS FREE)
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ADVICE FROM Anonymous
No one will close your account unless you do it yourself


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Anonymous vs Finep Finef
 Russian Federation
Occurred: 2018-06-06; Posted: 2018-06-09

From Russia with Love
Email scams are probably the most prevalent method of Russian scammers. An email scam is simply a case where some volume operation (could be a man or a woman, and may be in Russia, Ukraine, Nigeria, or New Jersey) contacts you by email, engages you in communication, and eventually attempts to bait you into sending money.

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Fraudulent Representation
Misrepresentation

MESSAGE FROM Finep Finef
Good day friend, from Russia! I suspect ye got time in yours being when thou get very sad. Presently I have myself lonely. My colleague said me that I can write man communication and this disappear I made up one's mind to act. Now tell thou touching me My age is thirty six old. I am 173 centimeters tall. Weight is fifty four kg. I have a kid. Now she is 7 years old. I dream hook pure tenderness and knight of my life. I not have bad habits and do sports. I will tell right now name since too shy. When thou answer me next I will talk my name. If ye do not like to continue after simply say to me nil. Apparently this is my destiny. Waiting for your words, if if you're interested in me!

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
At some point u will get an urgent plea for money... "My grandmother has taken ill, expensive medicine, bla bla". OR, "I need money for internet bills to be able to keep talking to you." OR "I feel we should meet, can you send me the money to buy the air ticket." The moment the money is sent by you, you lose the love and the promise.


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Anonymous vs Asselchika Asselchik
 Kazakhstan
Occurred: 2018-06-05; Posted: 2018-06-05

Pen Friends in the 2st century
I am receiving emails from girls asking me to be their soulmate, because they are searching for true love and they are tired of loneliness. The desperate tone of this letter would want some to reply.

GRIEVANCES
Fraudulent Representation
Spam Messaging
Misrepresentation

MESSAGE FROM Asselchika Asselchik
Woha my awesome mate, Searching for a true love. Would be glad to meet a good man. Looking for a true love. Would you please see my letter. I am looking for a honest man, who will make me happy. I'm thirty-five y.o. How old are you? Even you're younger than me, you can respond to this letter. I'm not looking for an entertainment. I'm not a young girl, I want a serious relationship. I 'd like to be with someone to go to a cinema with, enjoy forest, do things together, or even create a family. I have never done the first move, however I'm tired of loneliness. I'm hoping you're the man who will bring me happiness. My name is Assel. I am from a country called Kazakhstan, Where do you live? I hope you're interested and that you will notice my email. I'm sending you a photo of me. I would like to have your picture too. Looking forward to talking more with you. Asselunushka

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
The name on the email, the name on the salutations, the alias on the email address, they are all unrelated. The sender can not maintain consistency even in the spam and fraud.


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Anonymous vs Olgushka Olgusya
 Russian Federation
Occurred: 2018-05-26; Posted: 2018-06-05

Salut from Russia
I am sure many people have started receiving these emails, which it seemed had stopped for a while. Love letters with pictures of different Russian ladies, same text same style, only names changed hurriedly, sometimes with spelling mistakes. And if you search the properties of the email, you will find the culprits email IDs. olgaolgaea@gmail.com AND sympsonl@yahoo.com AND chin-pooh.bee-goo@kaz.bbiq.jp

GRIEVANCES
Marketing Lies
Fraudulent Representation
Spam Messaging

MESSAGE FROM Olgushka Olgusya
Greetings It's interesting to get to know you. You're a beautiful man. I'm looking for my soulmate with serious intentions for serious love relationship, i'm not looking for entertainment. My goal to meet a serious man for a joint purpose in life. I am Olga, I'm thirty three years. I have no children and not married. How old are you? Even you're younger than me, you can answer to this letter. name of the country where I live Russian Federation, i hope to get to know each other will not be a big problem. In my message i send you my foto, send your photos to my email address, that will allow me to know you better. If our goals do not match, you can ignore this letter. I hope that our goals are the same and you are looking for a soulmate, and we will continue our dialogue more closely. With regards and kiss, Olguska,

________________________________________
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ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Seems to be originating from Kazakhstan not Russian Federation. You can have fun by replying. No link is provided so there are no chances of phishing or losing your identity over filling a form etc. The sender is confident that he/ she can make money off of you in different ways. You will be asked to buy a web cam so you can see her. Maybe send some money so she can buy some medicine for her ill son/ mother etc. Money for Ticket to visit you. She will send you a few semi nude pics so you start believing and start spending.


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Anonymous vs Apple
Washington DC  United States
Occurred: 2018-05-25; Posted: 2018-05-27

Apple force us to but its new products
I have been very upset that my iPhone 6 has slowed down a great deal. My battery was tested and it showed it to be healthy. Think Apple has done this so that it will force you to buy an iPhone 8 or an iPhone X. I do not buy their excuse the new software does not run on the older phones. My iPhone was running perfectly until they slowed it down through a software update and this was originally done without the customer's knowledge. I also learned for the first time today that when Apple does a screen share on your computer they record your computer. As a customer, I don't like the fact you are forced to have your computer recorded if you need to screen share with a tech agent. I don't think any customer wants their computer information recorded. There is no telling what Apple will do with that information. We saw the problems with what Facebook did with their members' information.

GRIEVANCES
Illegal Acts
Breach of Contract
Lack of Due Diligence

MESSAGE FROM Apple
Hello....,
we apologize for this problem and we will try to fix it as soon as possible. please try to install the latest ios update? (I did that and the phone became even slower)

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Apple is trying to make the old iPhones like iphone6 and iphone7 become slow to force you to buy iPhone x and 10. Don't install any software update if you have iPhone 6 or 7.


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Anonymous vs Zynking
 Malta
Occurred: 2018-05-25; Posted: 2018-05-29

Tax Refund or Fraud
http://www.larryaffiliates.com/terms.html is in the business of marketing, logistical and general support services in connection with remote gaming by a "Company" named Zynking Limited, a company incorporated in Malta, with its registered address Zynking Ltd., St Anne Court, Flat 4, Bisazza Street, Sliema, SLM1642, Malta. Company registration number C76860 and VAT number MT23594224.

I have received an email from the zynking server saying that they will be providing me a tax refund from Canadian Government.

GRIEVANCES
Fraudulent Representation
Spam Messaging
Misrepresentation

MESSAGE FROM Zynking
Hi

Canada Revenue Agency has sent you an INTERAC e-Transfer (previously INTERAC Email Money Transfer). $458.00 CAD

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
When you click on the link, (link that tests your greed for money :), you will be asked to enter your banking information and instead of depositing money, the money will be withdrawn.


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Anonymous vs ufone Pak Telecom Mobile Limited
 Pakistan
Occurred: 2018-05-24; Posted: 2018-05-25

WHY I FEEL CHEATED
I have a ufone mobile number. I used it rarely because I do not live in Pakistan and have it only for the short visits I make a couple of times a year to Pakistan. Only my close friends and family know my ufone number. I do not even use it for WhatsApp. Still I get almost 5-10 spam text messages on daily basis while I am roaming out of Pakistan. The only possible reason is that ufone or some one from ufone is selling consumer phone numbers to advertising companies and benefiting from it.

GRIEVANCES
Identity Theft
Illegal Acts
Spam Messaging

MESSAGE FROM ufone Pak Telecom Mobile Limited
See the attached picture

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Its important to always create awareness against such malpractices and not let them go unreported.


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Anonymous vs Samsung
Florida  United States
Occurred: 2018-05-20; Posted: 2018-05-27

Samsung refrigerators are expensive junk
Unfortunately, I fell in love with its center drawer and purchased a 4-door Samsung Refrigerator Freezer 3 and a half years ago, for $3200.00, without doing proper research. The model is RF24FSEDBSR and was manufactured in Sept of 2014. I still love the center drawer, but it is not enough to make up for the rest of the appliance. This is a prime example of a company that thinks highly of itself but doesn't care that it sells absolute junk. The number of problems and repairs for the ice maker, add up to this being the worst purchase I have ever made and that is saying something. I have put up with months and months of temporary fixes, thawing with hairdryers, mopping up pooling water on the floor of the refrigerator section and just doing without ice.

Recently, I have had 3 service calls for the ice maker. The ice maker freezes solid and won't dispense ice. Then, I need to move all my refrigerated food to a cooler and my frozen food to the outside freezer; turn off the entire unit for 2 days, with both doors propped open; and put an air circulator/warmer inside, just so the repairman can pry the completely frozen icemaker out without cracking the wall of the refrigerator. On the last service call, he replaced the entire ice maker for about $550.00. My total out of pocket for repairs and service is about $850.00. I fully expect that amount to grow. Now, it sort of works, but makes very little ice, (which will not be enough with summer coming).

I cannot get cubed ice, just crushed ice; there is water dripping down the front of the refrigerator and it is a constant source of aggravation. Samsung wasn't sympathetic or helpful when I talked with them, and they suggested that I should have purchased their 5-year Samsung Service Agreement for $1750.00 when I had a chance. Really? They were supposed to call me back (within 24 hours) 10 months ago, and I'm still waiting. Complete waste of time, money, effort, energy and resources. "Do not ever buy a Samsung refrigerator because they are expensive junk", was the advice of my repair person, who has owned an appliance repair business for many years. I could have saved myself lots of frustration, and money, if I had done my research.

GRIEVANCES
Breach of Contract
Lack of Due Diligence
Ignorance

MESSAGE FROM Samsung
we are so sorry for what happened to your refrigerator, however, you should have purchased our 5-year Samsung Service Agreement for $1750.00 when you had a chance. we will make sure to call you back within 24 hours.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Do not ever buy a Samsung refrigerator because they are expensive junk, and that was the same advice my repair person gave me, who has owned an appliance repair business for many years.


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Anonymous vs UPWORK
California  United States
Occurred: 2018-05-18; Posted: 2018-05-18

Selling Customer Data
I posted a job on Upwork, where I wanted people to bid for making an iOS app for me. I already have a similar android app called myMentos. Turns out Upwork people or some one in that company is selling my information to people outside of Upwork, and I am receiving emails with bids and solicitations.

GRIEVANCES
Illegal Acts
Misrepresentation
Breach of Contract

MESSAGE FROM UPWORK
Hey .........l,

I'd like to have one of my guys create a basic proposal for the ‘MYMENTOS: Create an iOS app similar to existing android app’ project that I think you posted online but before I do I'd like to have a call to discuss things & share a few ideas so that I am sure what we send you is as accurate as possible.
Give me a call when you get a minute via the contact info listed below, or if you would like to reply with a good time I will reach out to you Appreciate your time.!

Best Regards,
Vidya V
US: +1 480 409 4248
Whatsapp: +91 80071 17159
Skype Handle: vidya.etpl

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
There are some big companies out there that you've probably never heard of, that know more about you than you can imagine.

They're called data brokers, and they collect all sorts of information — names, addresses, income, where you go on the Internet and who you connect with online. That information is then sold to other companies. There are few regulations governing these brokers.

Be careful when you share personal info on the internet...


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Anonymous vs IKEA
 United States
Occurred: 2018-05-07; Posted: 2018-05-30

Horrible experience with IKEA
Horrible experience with no resolution still! My husband and I ordered a $500 set of dressers and nightstands for our new house. We placed the order on May 7th and received a confirmation email which stated we would be contacted prior to the delivery. After nearly two weeks came and went with no update from the company, we started to get concerned.

After moving in, we had realized that the items we ordered were going to be too large for our room. I hopped on the phone to inquire about the status of the delivery and to see if it was possible to just cancel. I was not very happy after being told that there was a 110-minute wait... Yes... An ONE HUNDRED AND TEN MINUTE LONG WAIT to speak with a customer service representative. I thought it was a joke but quickly realized, they weren't kidding.

After checking the online tracker on May 20th, we realized the items were out for delivery so we took a sigh of relief and purchased new dressers, with the intent of receiving and returning the IKEA furniture. Around 6 pm that evening, I received a call from an unknown cell phone number. It was the IKEA delivery driver calling to let me know that his truck broken down but he actually lived around the corner and would be willing to bring the merchandise by after getting his new work truck within the hour. He also said that another driver could pick it up and deliver it at a later date.

I mentioned that we were planning to return the items and asked about our options. The driver stated that he would have dispatch call me in about 5 minutes. Eager to get our money back, we asked him to still deliver the items as soon as possible. We never received a call from the dispatcher and the driver never showed up with our furniture. When I called the number back, the driver did not answer and two days later, will still not return my calls.

My husband and I are FURIOUS that we are out $500 as new homeowners and still don't even have the furniture we purchased!! We can't get any assistance from customer service over the phone because of absolutely ridiculous wait times and when we visit the local store, nobody seems to know what's going on and can't help us. We just want our money back or our merchandise so that we can take it to the store and return it ourselves!

Please, please, please DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY!! Just shop elsewhere and spare yourself the time and an unnecessary headache. If we don't get some sort of response from IKEA in the next few days as to what exactly is going on with our order, the matter will be escalated. It took IKEA 5 minutes to take that money out, we're not waiting months to see it refunded. We fully intend to hire an attorney, should the issue continue to persist.

GRIEVANCES
Breach of Contract
Lack of Due Diligence
Ignorance

MESSAGE FROM IKEA
received a confirmation email on May 7th which stated we would be contacted prior to the delivery. I hopped on the phone to inquire about the status of the delivery. I was being told that there was a 110-minute wait to speak with a customer service representative.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
please DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY!! Just shop elsewhere and spare yourself the time and an unnecessary headache.


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Anonymous vs SAMBA BANK
 Saudi Arabia
Occurred: 2018-05-03; Posted: 2018-05-03

Ridiculous Auto Attendant
Whenever you want to send money to someone a business or a person, even inside the same city or within the same banking institution, you have to get the beneficiary approved by making a zillion calls and what not. Yesterday, I had to send money to a travel agent, I created the beneficiary online, and then going thru all the procedures, was asked to call sambaphone.

I called the number I was given and I was taken into the system when I entered my ATM card number. Instead of verifying the card, the auto attendant said, I have to call another number, which was the same number I had called. I have been trying for the last 2 days and No one in the bank has noticed that there system is going in circles...

GRIEVANCES
Indifference
Lack of Due Diligence
Financial Losses

MESSAGE FROM SAMBA BANK
Sorry, please call Samba Gold at 800 124 5000. Sorry, please call Samba Gold at 800 124 5000. Sorry, please call Samba Gold at 800 124 5000. Sorry, please call Samba Gold at 800 124 5000. Sorry, please call Samba Gold at 800 124 5000. Sorry, please call Samba Gold at 800 124 5000. Sorry, please call Samba Gold at 800 124 5000. Sorry, please call Samba Gold at 800 124 5000. Sorry, please call Samba Gold at 800 124 5000.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Banking in Saudi Arabia can get to your nerves. Refrain from dealing with Saudi banks as much as possible.


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Anonymous vs Nikon
 France
Occurred: 2018-05-01; Posted: 2018-06-08

Nikon has the worst customer service
I purchased a "Refurbished" tilt-shift lens from Nikon USA that was described as being "Like New" after being gone through by them. I paid over $1500 for the lens and so I'm expecting a quality product. The lens arrived and one of the adjustment knobs wasn't working. I contacted Nikon immediately and told them of the situation. They told me I could send it in for repair. I asked how long that would take and was told it would be around 2 weeks or longer if they had to order parts from Japan. I wasn't happy with that answer. I bought the lens because it was advertised as being already repaired and in proper working order. So I said I would like to return it for either a replacement or a refund. They told me they didn't have an exchange and that they would issue a refund. I sent it back following all their instructions and with a proper return authorization number.

Now I've been waiting for my refund so that I can purchase a lens from another seller since Nikon said they don't have another in stock. They've had my returned lens for 2 weeks now and I still have not been refunded. They say it can take up to 2 billing cycles to receive my money back... WHAT??? They are keeping my money for up to 2 months?? Will I be paid interest on my money?? I ordered this lens for a project, I don't want to wait another 2 months. I have over $30,000 of Nikon gear I use in my business. This really doesn't sit well with me. For the first time ever I have a strong urge to sell all my Nikon gear and switch camera systems. This is not the service I expect from Nikon.

GRIEVANCES
Lack of Due Diligence
Financial Losses
Breach of Contract

MESSAGE FROM Nikon
the first email:
Hello,...
We apologize for this situation, please send the camera to be repaired, it would take around 2 weeks or longer if we have to order parts from Japan.

the second email:
Hello,...
We respect your decision but unfortunately, we don't have an exchange but we would issue a refund, please send the camera back following our instructions and with a proper return authorization number.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
THIS IS NOT GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND I WOULD ADVISE EVERYONE TO STAY AWAY FROM BUYING FROM NIKON.


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Anonymous vs Shaheen Air International
Sindh  Pakistan
Occurred: 2018-04-01; Posted: 2018-04-24

Changing flight times without intimation to passengers
We all know Shaheen Air is a budget airline but it does not mean that the airline is allowed to ignore its duty of care towards its customers. The airline allows website purchases which means passengers can buy tickets from anywhere in the world. It also allows web clients to provide international phone numbers and email addresses for providing information. But if a flight is delayed it does not send text messages to phone numbers which are not Pakistani.

Turns out it was not just one flight delayed, the whole schedule was to be changed for the whole summer season. This means the airline knew of this change well in advance (probably even months before), but the airline did not bother to inform its customers neither on the website, nor through email/ phone. Let the people suffer, why should the big guns bother.

GRIEVANCES
Indifference
Lack of Due Diligence
Ignorance

MESSAGE FROM Shaheen Air International
I was made to wait at the airport for 6 hours and when I asked why I was not told about the change in flight times, earlier, the airport clerk said, we do not inform if your number is not Pakistani.

Even google did not know the correct flight time even after the flight had arrived, because no one from the airline bothered to change the schedule in the IATA systems even...

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
With low budget airlines and specially with airlines from a country like Pakistan, ensure to double check the flight times before leaving home. These airlines will not take responsibility for any mismanagement on their part.


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Anonymous vs Walmart
Indiana  United States
Occurred: 2018-04-01; Posted: 2018-06-08

Walmart sent me the product I bought in horrible condition
I purchased a BeautySleep Sanford Plush Mattress from Walmart.com and my mattress arrived at my door in horrible condition. The man who delivered it, from the start, asked me to get up into the small delivery truck and take a look at my purchase. Upon inspection, the plastic protection at the front (top) of the mattress had been broken open in several places, and the material/top of the mattress was embedded with oily-black semi-trailer brake dust or some sort of black STAINS! The delivery driver said that I could reject the delivery but that it would probably be best if I just ACCEPT DELIVERY, and he had me take photos of not only his original delivery invoice, which proved that his company had received the mattress in its horrible condition, but he also told me to take photos of the mattress; as he took photos of his own of the mattress once he had brought it up to my house.

The mattress was under $300.00, so it was a cheap purchase, but this should not mean that I should have had to accept a filthy mattress. Thanks to the WALMART.COM's choice of shipping/deliverers (Pilot Freight Services), and thanks to the fact that WALMART chooses to not respond to my complaints/photo proofs that they are totally irresponsible.

GRIEVANCES
Ignorance
Lack of Due Diligence
Financial Losses

MESSAGE FROM Walmart
I didn't get any response from Walmart.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
I decided that I won't ever buy anything from Walmart again, and I advise you to do the same if you don't want to receive your product in a horrible condition.


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Anonymous vs Adidas
 Germany
Occurred: 2018-03-13; Posted: 2018-06-08

Extremely disappointed with my experience at Adidas
I woke up at 3 am to order a pair of limited Ultraboost LTD shoes. I happen to snag a pair, and upon receiving the shoes, I noticed that the cage was cracked where the laces were. So I call Adidas and get the most unprofessional support. First off, Adidas must be just hiring anyone for their customer service because the representatives you talk to do not sound professional. Even the supervisor I requested to talk to didn't give a care in the world about my issue. All he could offer me was to return the shoes and gave me a 15% discount code.

Now mind you, they have a FULL stock release in EU and AU, yet they can't even ship me out a replacement after not making sure QA did their job before my shoes came to me. By far the worst customer service from Adidas. They showed that they didn't even want to perform well and beyond to even help me out a little bit. Super disappointed but can't do much now. Just my experience with their customer service and relations department.

GRIEVANCES
Financial Losses
Lack of Due Diligence
Ignorance

MESSAGE FROM Adidas
We are very sorry that you are dissatisfied with our product, we will do our best to fix this issue. we have a great offer for you, you can return the shoes and take a 15% discount code.

Thank you for contacting us!

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
due to this horrible experience with Adidas, I advise you not to buy their product, don't waste your money on bad products.


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Anonymous vs Microsoft
Ontario  Canada
Occurred: 2018-03-07; Posted: 2018-05-27

Microsoft update damaged my PC and my business
I have often had issues right after Microsoft installs an update to my PC. The March 2018 update locked me out by killing my mouse and keyboard so I could not log in. I spent around $140 at Fry's to have my PC files backed up and everything wiped. We all thought I had been attacked by a virus. After spending days trying to get into my PC myself, and days waiting for Fry's to restore my PC, I had to reinstall all of my programs. I spent almost 2 hours on hold with Viper support only to find out that they were inundated with calls from others having the same issues after to Windows update.

They re-sent my software and explained what happened with this:"We have researched this issue internally and have found this to NOT be a VIPER related issue. We contacted Microsoft directly and Microsoft has confirmed KB4074588 has known issues where some USB devices stop working. We recommend contacting Microsoft directly for any issues related to your USB Keyboard and Mouse no longer working. Their contact information can be found at ** or by calling 1-800-642-7676".

After trying to get answers and compensation over the phone, I had to drive to the Microsoft store and talk to a manager. He said they were aware of the issue that was happening "on older PC's". I showed him proof of my repair bills, and the receipts that showed my PC was only 9 months old. I am a senior living on Social Security with limited income and thought they might at least pay me out of pocket expenses. The manager came back with $100 in Microsoft gift certificates and said he would escalate my issue to corporate but could promise nothing. After getting home, I looked at what was available at the MS store. Nothing there was of interest to me. Follow-up calls just led to more frustration. I was given lip service and promises of return calls that never came. As big as this company is, you would think they could afford to at least cover the damages they caused.

GRIEVANCES
Lack of Due Diligence
Ignorance
Financial Losses

MESSAGE FROM Microsoft
dear....,
We have researched this issue internally and have found this to NOT be a VIPER related issue. We contacted Microsoft directly and Microsoft has confirmed KB4074588 has known issues where some USB devices stop working. We recommend contacting Microsoft directly for any issues related to your USB Keyboard and Mouse no longer working. Their contact information can be found at ** or by calling 1-800-642-7676". Follow-up calls just led to more frustration.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Don't install any update without doing researches about it and making sure that this update won't damage your device.


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Anonymous vs Samsung
 Korea (south)
Occurred: 2018-03-01; Posted: 2018-03-03

LACK OF SUPPORT FOR SMART TV
During the last year, my Samsung Smart TV Series 7 (7500) has stopped playing Netflix or Youtube etc. Even the websites with streaming videos dont work. I found out that the common denominator is the TV. It is not supporting the video based websites or apps anymore. When I approached sumasung, no answer was provided. There are many blogs on Samsung website, blaming internet connection or the owners of Netflix and Youtube. Surprisingly Netflix and youtube work on the newer models. A perfect example of a giant untouchable like Samsung trying to deflect responsibility on others. Obviously there is a problem with the core system Samsung is based on. Most companies try to develop a bug fix rather than blame everybody else for their buggy system.

GRIEVANCES
Indifference
Lack of Due Diligence

MESSAGE FROM Samsung
Have you tried updating to the most recent firmware? (I did that) Have you tried a reset? (What a primitive solution, I did that too) Have you tried adjusting your DNS settings? (DNS adjustment is not required for DHCP) Is your television able to access the internet? (Now thats calling me Stupid) Are you using a wired or wireless connection? (What difference does it make, I can still google and browse the internet) How far is the TV from the router? (Not even 5 meters, happy now ?)

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Never trust these giants while they are experimenting at your cost. No one can make US$36.36 billion profit per year if you take care of your customers and stand behind your goof-ups.


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Anonymous vs Facebook
 Australia
Occurred: 2018-02-28; Posted: 2018-06-10

Facebook stole 200$ from us
This happened to my mom right in front of me about a month ago. She randomly got a message from someone she didn't know saying her request to connect on Messenger had been approved. She did not try to connect to this person. Within a minute, it said she had successfully sent them $200! We tried to cancel but it went through too quickly. This happened on the computer, so I took a pic with my phone. Within 3 minutes from when they were connected on Messenger, everything was gone. There was no message to this person anymore!

Since Facebook has linked up with PayPal, we disputed this payment with both and the claim was denied! We then took it up with the bank, who also denied it. They all three claimed it didn't seem like "unusual activity" since money has been sent through Messenger before. The money that was sent before was a donation of $50 while we were surrounded by crazy wildfires. Never has a large sum of money been sent to an individual. I'm planning on leaving this review on PayPal as well as the bank, in hopes I can be connected to someone who has gone through this and successfully disputed it.

GRIEVANCES
Blackmailing Tactics
Spam Messaging
Hacked Systems

MESSAGE FROM Facebook
email from Facebook:
we are sorry for what happened but we don't anything about this payment.

email from the bank:
Hello,...
we didn't notice any unusual activity with your bank account, we'd advise you to connect Facebook and inquire about what happened.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Don't ever link up your PayPal with Facebook, they will steal your money.


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Anonymous vs Arab Open University
Dammam  Saudi Arabia
Occurred: 2018-02-08; Posted: 2018-02-09

A university with no regard for students
An open university that is running in almost 8 different countries has no easy method of verifying transcripts of international students and makes the students waste time on getting attestations from multiple Ministries, Embassies and Notaries. On top of that the University Venue in Dammam shifted recently to an unknown place with no intimation on their website. The old venue merely mentions of the move on a badly handwritten piece of paper stuck to the main door. "We have moved to Airport Road". Its written in one single language whereas the university provides courses in multiple languages to students who speak different languages. Meanwhile airport road is almost 40 km long and finding the university on the airport road will definitely be a nightmare.

GRIEVANCES
Ignorance
Indifference

MESSAGE FROM Arab Open University
We have moved to the airport road

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Be careful with such a university that does not have any regard for the comfort of its students


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Anonymous vs Sony
 United Kingdom
Occurred: 2018-02-07; Posted: 2018-06-05

Sony now is the worst company on earth
4 months ago we bought a 55 inch Sony from [Best Buy] with one year warranty, after few days we started to notice two white spots, after once in while the white spots became longer until we have a half picture, we called Best Buy, people advised us to contact Sony, and we did so. A female voice responded, she asked us to do few things with the original remote control, nothing happened. Then she told us the TV is defective, they will replace it, just wait for an e-mail & follow the instructions. We received the e-mail and what they asked us to do... To take 3 photos, 1st photo the TV showing its four corners, 2nd photo the serial number on the back of the TV which was hold on the wall by a bracket, it was very difficult to take the number, 3rd photo of the receipt, attaching them to an e-mail and to wait 4 working days, we did but we didn't hear from them!

We kept sending emails and make phone calls... Until one day a rude mean person called, accusing us that we broke the screen, I asked him, "Please let me talk another person." He refused, then I asked, "Can I talk to a supervisor," he refused too and he hanged up, letting me confused what I did wrong? Sony used to be my favorite brand, now it is the worst company on earth.

GRIEVANCES
Financial Losses
Lack of Due Diligence
Ignorance

MESSAGE FROM Sony
Hello,...

we have reviewed your complaint and we apologize for this problem, we will this problem for you as soon as possible. please take a picture of the TV showing its four corners, and another one the serial number on the back of the TV and a photo of the receipt, please attach these 3 photos to an e-mail and wait 4 working days and we will contact you.

thanks for your patience!

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
going through this bad experience with Sony, I won't ever buy anything from it. and I advise you to do the same if you don't want to lose your money on bad products.


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Anonymous vs Ian Christopher McMullen
New Brunswick  Canada
Occurred: 2017-12-08; Posted: 2017-12-08

Seasons Greetings
This spammer seems to show a lot of patience and that he/she has a lot of time on their hands. The email exposes two email addresses. shb1@mta.ca which is coming from Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada. The other email address is icmcmullen@mta.ca, which is also from the same University but from a student/ alumnai, who looks like this...

http://www.mta.ca/Alumni/Coming_back/Reunion/CFA_Monologue/Charles_F__Allison_Monologue%281%29/

GRIEVANCES
Illegal Acts
Spam Messaging
Fraudulent Representation

MESSAGE FROM Ian Christopher McMullen
Season’s Greetings,

I’m Shannon, there is something important and urgent that i would like us to talk about.

Please get back to me ASAP


ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Some emails lure you into clicking on a phishing form. This one is luring you into a correspondence. Ian with the long beard has also said in the email that he is actually Shannon. Meeting strangers is a nice experience but meeting strangers via unsolicited email is not correct.


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Anonymous vs Dutch Bangla Bank
Rajshahi  Bangladesh
Occurred: 2017-11-23; Posted: 2018-05-20

WHY I FEEL CHEATED
My aunt was facing a problem with cheating. It was about one year ago. My aunt was a DBBL (Duch Bangla Bank LTD) User. She usually took off her money from the DBBL (Duch Bangla Bank LTD) account. She has her own account like others. One day she was sleeping at noon. Suddenly, her mobile phone was ringing and she saw that an unknown number was calling her. Normally she received the call.

After giving salam, a person told that "Have you a DBBL (Duch Bangla Bank LTD) account of your own?" She says "yes. I have" The person then told that "your account is not safe. It is blocked. If you have any money oo your account then urgently take off your money from it. Otherwise, If you want I can help you. What you say about it?"

That moment, she was being scared and without thinking any thinking she says "yes". Then he (the unknown person) gave some instruction and she undoubtedly follows them all. After the call ends then she checked her DBBL (Duch Bangla Bank LTD) account and she notices that it was empty. There is no money.

When she contacts the DBBL Customer care they said they can't help anymore. It was hacked and they also said that this is totally my aunt's fault.

GRIEVANCES
Financial Losses
Hacked Systems
Identity Theft

MESSAGE FROM Dutch Bangla Bank

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Thus it's for her unawareness, she lost her money and face that problem. So, everybody has to be aware and also make the unaware people aware so that they can't face such type a problem for their unawareness.


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Anonymous vs mailer daemon at google mail
 Pakistan
Occurred: 2017-10-20; Posted: 2017-10-20

Why Verify E-mail Termination
This is a phishing email from allegedly Googlemail.com, trying to scare me on my hotmail account that my account will be expired. It says I have asked to deactivate my own account, which I did not.

GRIEVANCES
Blackmailing Tactics
Harassment
Misrepresentation

MESSAGE FROM mailer daemon at google mail
Dear ........@hotmail.com

Our record indicates that you recently made a request to deactivate email And this request will be processed shortly.
If this request was made accidentally and you have no knowledge of it, you are advised to cancel the request now


Cancel De-activation



However, if you do not cancel this request, the your account will be de-activated shortly
and all your email data will be lost permanently.
Regards.
Email Administrator


________________________________________

This message is auto-generated from E-mail security server, and replies sent to this email can not be delivered.
This email is meant for: ......@hotmail.com



ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Know what phishers do to scare you and lure you into clicking on what they want....The email headers show that its coming from Lasani in Pakistan.

Received: from lasani.controloye.com ([172.93.53.195]) by SNT004-MC1F48.hotmail.com over TLS secured channel with Microsoft SMTPSVC(7.5.7601.23143);
Fri, 20 Oct 2017 02:32:02 -0700
Received: from [23.227.201.183] (unknown [23.227.201.183])
by lasani.controloye.com (Postfix) with ESMTPSA id 9792C886DC


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Anonymous vs Mark Harries
 United Kingdom
Occurred: 2017-10-16; Posted: 2017-10-18

Attn: Congratulation Lucky Winner!!!
This is a Scam Email received from a guy named Mark Harries, he is hiding behind a fake email (fgghhfdd@aol.com) to send the spam; but the email header shows the reply address to be as facebookteam23@gmx.co.uk.

Obviously the guy does not speak English very well and doe snot know that there is no such word as Congratulation. Its always Congratulations...:)

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Fraudulent Representation
Misrepresentation

MESSAGE FROM Mark Harries
Congratulation,

Your email address won you a Cash prize of $1,500,000,00 USD in the Facebook PROMO Held in USA. Your Ref No: (FBXUS015), For claim Email us your Name,Address,Occupation,and Phone number for more details.

Note: All winnings MUST be claimed in 2 weeks otherwise all winnings will be returned as unclaimed funds.

Mark Harries
Promo Co-coordinator

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Its a biat to start a correspondence with someone who is very active on Facebook.


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Anonymous vs Joan Clos and George Laffor
 South Africa
Occurred: 2017-10-15; Posted: 2017-10-15

United Nations Human Settlements Programme
In this scam/ spam email United Nations, US Homeland security, U.N International Financial Investigation Unit and the Association of Better Business Bureau have all jointly decided to pay me for the spam I have been getting. Can you believe this....

GRIEVANCES
Illegal Acts
Fraudulent Representation
Spam Messaging

MESSAGE FROM Joan Clos and George Laffor
Hello and Congratulations!!!


This is to acquaint you on the outcome of our 1 day meeting held between the U.S Department of Homeland security Washington DC, U.N International Financial Investigation Unit and the Association of Better Business Bureau to compensate all scam victims. Upon due verification, we have jointly approved the sum US$1.5m (One million, Five hundred thousand United States Dollars) for every confirmed victim. Your E-mail address was selected through a just concluded random computer ballot system, and you were among the few selected beneficiary to be compensated at this year 2017 compensation program.

Furthermore, adequate arrangement has been put in place for your approved payment to be remitted to you via issuance of a Platinum Visa Debit Card that can be accessible at any inter-switch cash machine anywhere in the world.

Finally; for the purpose of proper verification of your claims, it is imperative that you furnish us with the following of your details necessary to process release/remittance of your payment:

Your Full Name(s):
Your Direct Telephone Number:
Contact Address( For Your Visa Card Delivery)
Age:
Profession:
Photocopy of any I.D you may have:


You are expected to forward the above information to the Authorized Payment Center in South Africa below:


Paying Bank: FIRST NATIONAL BANK, GP

Contact Person: GEORGE LAFFOR

E-mail: g.laffor147@gmail.com

Phone: +27-63-353-6042.


You are advised to contact the above bank immediately with your information to enable your fund processed and released to you within the stipulated time frame.

Cordially,

Joan Clos.
Executive Director, United Nations Human Settlements Programme
+1 (636)-345-5001.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
This is another example of advance fee fraud/ scam. This is just the first email. If you reply the next email will be to sign a confidentiality agreement of some sort and agree to pay a money transfer fee. And if you send the fees, you will never hear about this George or that Joan again.


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Anonymous vs REV Williams Franklin
 United States
Occurred: 2017-10-11; Posted: 2017-10-14

IMF does not give personal loans
The email is received from a Reverend who is also presumably poses to be a DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR at the IMF. The Reverend is offering an IMF payment directly to me. IMF is a lending organisation for national governments, it does not make payments to individuals.

GRIEVANCES
Misrepresentation
Fraudulent Representation
Illegal Acts

MESSAGE FROM REV Williams Franklin

Good Day?

This is to intimate you of a very important information which will be of a great help to redeem you from all the difficulties you have been experiencing in getting your long over due payment due to excessive demand for money from you by both corrupt Bank officials and Courier Companies after which your fund remain unpaid to you.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF). It may interest you to know that reports have reached our office by so many correspondence on the uneasy way which people like you are treated by Various Banks and Courier Companies across Europe to Africa and Asia and we have decided to put a stop to that and that is why i was appointed to handle your transaction.

All Governmental and Non-Governmental parasites, NGOs, Finance Companies, Banks, Security Companies and Courier companies which have been in contact with You of late have been instructed to back up from your transaction and you have been advised NOT to respond to them anymore since the IMF is now directly in Charge of your payment.

You are hereby advised NOT to remit further payment to any institutions with respect to your transaction as your fund will be Transfered to you directly from our source. I hope this is clear. Any action contrary to this instruction is at your own risk.

Respond to this e-mail on (williamsfranklin277@gmail.com) with immediate effect and we shall give you further details on how your fund will be released.

Department Director Name: Rev. Williams Franklin
Email: williamsfranklin277@gmail.com

Regards,
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR.
REV.Williams Franklin


ADVICE FROM Anonymous
The IMF assists countries hit by crises by providing them financial support to create breathing room as they implement adjustment policies to restore economic stability and growth. It also provides precautionary financing to help prevent and insure against crises. The IMF’s lending toolkit is continuously refined to meet countries’ changing needs.


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Anonymous vs Dr Chris Owen
 Pakistan
Occurred: 2017-10-03; Posted: 2017-10-03

WhatsApp Promotion
A guy named Dr Chris Owen (sounds respectable) is using a phone number from Pakistan to send plain text messages to phone numbers in Pakistan. He is not sending WhatsApp messages, even though he claims to be distributing gifts on behalf of WhatsApp. He is adding a UK number (+44) to create further confusion or credibility.

GRIEVANCES
Fraudulent Representation
Illegal Acts
Misrepresentation

MESSAGE FROM Dr Chris Owen
+442033222714:YOUR MOBILE NO HAS WON £1,000,000.00 GBP IN WHATSAPP PROMO UK 2017 FOR CLAIM CONTACT,DR.CHRIS OWEN EMAIL: whatsappawareness@outlook.com

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
There are no free gifts. You don't win unless you participate.


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Anonymous vs Fraud Coca Cola employment emails
Chandigarh  India
Occurred: 2017-10-03; Posted: 2017-10-17

Fake emails regarding the price won
I am always getting such kind of emails which ask for bank details and other information However I don't know what the source is but it always comes,

The text in the email is :

"Dear Lucky Winner,
This is to inform you that you have won a prize money of £500,000.00(Five Hundred Thousand Pounds) for the Yearly Coca-Cola Lottery promotion United Kingdom which is organized by Coca-Cola in conjunction with Chevron Texaco Oil and Gas Company, “Your Email Address" were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from Nine hundred thousand email from Canada, Australia, United States, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Oceanic as part of our international promotions program which is conducted annually, we have only selected 20 people as our winners, through electronic ballot System without the winner applying.

BELOW ARE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION'S:
1. Full Names:
2. Full Home Address
3. Gender
4. Nationality:
5. Age:
6. Current City:
7. Occupation:
8.Language:
9. Mobile Number:
10. E-mail Address:
11.Account name:
12.Account number :
13.Name of Bank:
14.Marital status:
15: Have you won Before, YES OR NO?


GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging


MESSAGE FROM Fraud Coca Cola employment emails

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Please do not take this kind of emails seriously and do not share your confidential information with anyone


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Anonymous vs QATAR PETROLEUM DEPARTMENT
 India
Occurred: 2017-08-23; Posted: 2017-10-17

Spam Emails

This Person is sending spam email sending me this content wants to send me funds that is totally fraud.

I am Mr.Ali Shareef Emadi, Minister Of Finance Qatar Petroleum.I have a financial Business transaction of $10.5 Million US Dollars that i would like to execute with you.

Please kindly get back to me if you are interested, I have all it will take to move the fund to any of your account designate as a Contract Fund to avoid every query by the authority in your Country.

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging


MESSAGE FROM QATAR PETROLEUM DEPARTMENT
I have a financial Business transaction of $10.5 Million US Dollars that i would like to execute with you.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Kindly do not reply to such kind of emails as providing your bank details or nationality details can cause you financial loses.


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Anonymous vs Polyndia
Parana  Brazil
Occurred: 2017-08-19; Posted: 2017-08-19

Prom Photos
So, I graduated in college august last year. Here in Brazil we usually do big parties when we graduated and there are a lot of companies that do just that: help students organize their parties. It's kind of expensive, like 4 - 10 thousands reais, it depends. One of the main parts of this contract is the photo coverage. The hired company is the only one allowed to take professional or semi professional photo and videos of the party and prom. So the problem is, I did ket my photo and didnt have big problems, but there is a lot of my friends who still couldn't buy the photo. They call, they go to the company, they sent emails, and the company just take a long time to go to their houses to sell the photos, i have friends even starting to think they lost the photos. It`s such a special moment for us and it`s really sad if we dont get this memories photos that we pay (a lot) to have.
In the print, my friend is telling that she payed the photos im march and they still haven't delivered the pics. (She received only this weekend)

GRIEVANCES
Breach of Contract
Hurt Emotionally
Marketing Lies

MESSAGE FROM Polyndia

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
If you`re from Brazil, or any country who have similar cultural thing, pay attention to which company you hire. Sometimes it actually looks like they are a big and trustworthy company, but please, try to talk to people who hired them before to see which problems they had.


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Anonymous vs Meliuz
Parana  Brazil
Occurred: 2017-08-19; Posted: 2017-08-19

Roubo de dados
Recebi este e-mail no nome da Meliuz que pelo que vi é uma empresa legítima. Mas achei o e-mail um pouco suspeito e sempre tenho um pé atrás com esse e-mails de promoções e dinheiro fácil. Eu cheguei a clicar num dos links e enquanto a janela que abriu carregava, percebi o html mudou quatro vezes, até me levar para um site que seria da magazine luiza pedindo meus dados para abrir um negócio. Achei bem estranho.

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging


MESSAGE FROM Meliuz

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Não deem seus dados, nem o cpf, para esses sites. Pode parecer pouca coisa mas com cpf e nome os criminosos já conseguem fazer um estrago.


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Anonymous vs Par perfeito
 Brazil
Occurred: 2017-08-15; Posted: 2017-08-17

Spam virus
Recebi esse e-mail como se fosse do Par Perfeito, mas é vírus. O e-mail como podem ver não é relacionado com a companhia é o texto do e-mail também é confuso, com certeza traduzido sem cuidado pro português.

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Illegal Acts
Misrepresentation

MESSAGE FROM Par perfeito

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Tomem cuidado com e-mails e na hora de clicar em links


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Anonymous vs Hotel Bono
 Brazil
Occurred: 2017-08-14; Posted: 2017-08-16

Virus Email
I`ve been receiving a lot of emails from this promo@hotelbono.com. They all are about free gifts, sales for me to subscribe or to confirm my data on service companies, like telephone or internet. In the screenshots, you can see the name of the source is always different, even though they are from the same e-mail. Also, they use names of famous companies like VIVO, Dior, Sky. I did searched for any company called Hotel Bono and Didn't find anything.

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Fraudulent Representation
Illegal Acts

MESSAGE FROM Hotel Bono

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
I never clicked the links they sent me because I was already pretty sure it wasn't trustworthy, but be very careful with the emails you receive, especially if they asked you to click on links or to give any information.


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Anonymous vs Samba Bank
 Saudi Arabia
Occurred: 2017-08-07; Posted: 2017-08-07

WHY I FEEL CHEATED
If my iqama [residency visa] expires and is not renewed for some reason, or if i do not visit the bank to show my face, every year, even if my visa is renewed, my bank account will be frozen. Once my bank account is frozen, no money can be taken from it, even if your kids are dying of hunger or your pregnant wife needs medicine.. Your driver's license will also be frozen, credit cards as well, your phone number may also be disconnected. It is my hard earned money but because of the laws based on the principles of slavery, your money is not yours if the masters decide to do so.

Nowhere in this world will this happen. Actually most countries want you to deposit your money in their banks and try to give you a sense of security, so you keep the money invested with them.

GRIEVANCES
Harassment
Illegal Acts
Lack of Due Diligence

MESSAGE FROM Samba Bank
Dear Customer, Your account has been frozen.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Try your best not to save any significant money in Saudi banks. If your money is stuck in a bank or if your company is not paying salaries on time, which is normal in most Islamic countries, there will be no way to get your rights back, and ultimately your visa will expire, and why would a company not paying your salary renew your visa, and the Saudi religion and the society will be happy to throw you out of the country without giving you any of your rights.


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Anonymous vs Saudia or Saudi Arabian Airlines
Madina  Saudi Arabia
Occurred: 2017-08-04; Posted: 2017-08-15

Dont Ask Others to Do Something You Wont Do
I was sitting behind 8-10 members of Saudi Arabian Airlines flight crew which were probably returning from their duty or training or whatever. They have the seats with the best leg room. They are extremely loud. And right during the safety presentation before take-off, when the TV screens are asking to turn off all electronic devices, these guys are totally ignoring the safety requirements and keeping up with their ignorant behavior.

GRIEVANCES
Lack of Due Diligence
Hurt Emotionally
Ignorance

MESSAGE FROM Saudia or Saudi Arabian Airlines
I could not even dare to ask these crew members to abide by thew rules. They could have thrown me out of the flight.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
I like feelcheated.com, even if I know this post might not reach Saudi Airlines, and nothing will happen to fix my concerns, it helps me to offload and move on with my life.


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Anonymous vs The Fiddle Guy Website
California  United States
Occurred: 2017-07-21; Posted: 2017-07-21

Standard Chartered Online Banking User Account BLOCKED
I dont know who is hacking the Poor Fiddle Guy or the Rich Standard Chartered Bank, but for an ordinary user, its a phishing scam...

GRIEVANCES
Fraudulent Representation
Spam Messaging
Illegal Acts

MESSAGE FROM The Fiddle Guy Website
<https://online.standardchartered.com/nfs/foa/theme/default/images/logo.gif>

Standard Chartered Online Banking User Account BLOCKED.

UNLOCK <http://thefiddleguy.com/sc.php>

Pakistan - Standard Chartered Bank.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ViolinScam


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Anonymous vs kingpoker99
Arizona  United States
Occurred: 2017-07-21; Posted: 2017-07-21

We will Delete & Close Your Mailbox Within 24 hour as requested by you
Another phishing attempt in the name of Outlook/ Hotmail, sent as H0tmail Server <noreply@accountmicrosoft.com>. The email comes with a link that will take you to some strange link on http://www.kingpoker99.com.

GRIEVANCES
Fraudulent Representation
Spam Messaging
Illegal Acts

MESSAGE FROM kingpoker99
Hello

RESET INFORMATION

We received your instruction to empty all your Inbox and Sent Folders and delete mailbox from database

We will Delete & Close Your Mailbox Within 24 hour as requested by you,

You need to confirm if you made this request or we will continue with the request.

If you think it is an error, take action immediately to stop this process.

CANCEL & STOP ACTION NOW


Thank You,
Outlook Team

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/fbi-targeting-worlds-worst-email-spammers/story?id=39681104


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Anonymous vs Ramona Chuckaree
 Nigeria
Occurred: 2017-07-13; Posted: 2017-07-13

IRREVOCABLE PAYMENT ORDER VIA BANK DRAFT
Another example of advance fee fraud/ scam from our beloved country Nigeria and on behalf of our beloved organisation UN.

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Fraudulent Representation
Illegal Acts

MESSAGE FROM Ramona Chuckaree
UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATION COMMISSION (UNCC) International Funds Office United Nations 1775K St New 400 Washington D.C 20006-1500, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Dear E-mail Owner,
(Fund Beneficiary)
IRREVOCABLE PAYMENT ORDER VIA BANK DRAFT

I am Mrs. Ramona Chuckaree, Secretary to Executive Director of the United Nations Compensation Commission 2016/2017. We have actually been authorized by the newly appointed United Nations Secretary General Mr. Antonio Guterres, In conjunction with the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund Unit (IMF) to investigate base on the petitions received from beneficiaries like you. This Compensation program was organized to compensate all the victims that fall on Internet syndicate scam of contracts, Lottery, inheritance, loans and on a social media platform. And these Includes people that have not yet received their payment or people that had an unfinished International business transaction that failed due to Government problems etc. Base on meeting with board executive agreement to compensate each person with the total of (USD $750,000.00). Your active e-mail and name was in the list submitted by our monitoring team observers and this is why we are contacting you .

To that effect: all modalities has been put in place for you to receive this payment in the form of International Certified Bank Draft and this will enable only you to have direct control over your funds by depositing the Draft into your personal account. We will monitor this payment ourselves to avoid the hopeless situation created by the officials of the Bank.

Note: An irrevocable payment guarantee has been issued by the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on your payment. However, we are happy to inform you that based on our recommendation/Instructions your complete funds have been credited in your favor through Bank Draft. We have try many time to contact you but your email bounce back. You are therefore advice to send your correct and valid details to: Mr. Martins Jonathan, E-mail: martinsjonathan1947@gmail.com; Tel: +234-8166635108

Contact him now with your correct and valid details such as (1).Your Full Name:...(2).Your Complete Address:...(3).Your Age and Occupation:...(4).Your Telephone Number:...for the delivery of your Bank Draft. As soon as you establish a contact with him, an International Certified Bank Draft will be arranged for your pick up immediately. Also be informed that the amount to be paid to you is $750,000.00 USD. We expect your urgent response to this message to enable us monitor this payment effectively, thereby making contact with Mr. Martins Jonathan, as directed to avoid further delay.

We hope you find this improvement useful.

Kind Regards,
Mrs. Ramona Chuckaree
Head Department of Economic and Social Affairs United Nations Online Coordinator.

CC: World Bank Group
CC: International Monetary Fund (IMF)

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
http://www.scamnumbers.info/shownumber/2348166635108/


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Anonymous vs Liam Andrews
New York  United States
Occurred: 2017-06-20; Posted: 2017-06-21

WHY I FEEL CHEATED
This is embarrassing, and so naive of us! But I have to tell this story. My friends and I were in Times Square and this guy was outside this theater place and had these cards for a comedy club and we desperately needed something fun to do! They were 20$ upfront. He kept telling us that famous people go to these kinds of comedy clubs, and other stuff like that to reel us in. We knew that we weren't going to see a celebrity, but it still seemed like fun since it was a comedy club. We stupidly bought the tickets. I think we were all a bit pressured into buying them, if I'm being completely honest. After we went in, we realized that you also HAVE to buy drinks for minimum 20$ too! I'm not even 21, and we all wasted a lot of money that night for literally nothing. The comedy show was crappy, and I just needed to pee in the most disgusting bathroom ever thanks to the 20$ in drinks that I spent.
Later on, I did some research, and there are a lot of people that were scammed in the same way that we were.

GRIEVANCES
Financial Losses
Fraudulent Representation
Marketing Lies

MESSAGE FROM Liam Andrews

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Moral of the story: don't give anybody money in Times Square or anyone on the street unless you're just giving them a donation and expect nothing in return


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Anonymous vs Someone from China
 Germany
Occurred: 2017-06-19; Posted: 2017-06-21

Someone tried to steal my instagram account
I travel a lot, and my instagram account is very important to me. It's how I meet people, create contacts and make memories. Long story short, my instagram account is very dear to me, and it's not just a social platform, it's a huge part of my life. I started noticing that some of my posts were missing, without me being able to remember that I deleted them. Another time, I saw that I was following zero people! At first, I thought that it was some kind of instagram bug, and I hoped that it would fix itself, and that I would have all the people that I followed back. (It was never fixed, someone must have manually unfollowed everyone that I was following.) Can't really explain why, but I had a feeling that I should change my password to something way more complicated. A couple of days ago, instagram notified me that someone from China tried to log into my account.

GRIEVANCES
Hacked Systems


MESSAGE FROM Someone from China

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Change your password and/or email/username when you notice that there is something weird happening to your account. Make sure that your account is secure.


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Anonymous vs Ministry of Interior
Other  Saudi Arabia
Occurred: 2017-06-18; Posted: 2017-06-19

Speed radars in Thuwal
Just a week ago, I noticed two speed detection cameras installed by the MOI on the Thuwal-Rabigh road. The problem is that there are no speed limit signs anywhere near these cameras, for miles and miles and no one knows what is the acceptable speed limit. Seems the purpose is to collect money only by hooking the mis-informed drivers. In Saudi Arabia a road with 4 lanes or a dual carriage should be with atleast 100kmph limit but these radars have been known for taking pictures of drivers at less than 100kmph also.

GRIEVANCES
Lack of Due Diligence
Financial Losses

MESSAGE FROM Ministry of Interior

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
When you dont see a speed limit sign, drive at 60kmph and pray to God that the camera has been set for lesser speeds.


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Anonymous vs Someone from Bangladesh
 Serbia/Montenegro (Yugoslavia)
Occurred: 2017-06-18; Posted: 2017-06-21

Scamming via calls
A few days ago I got a call from a strange looking number. Caller ID said that the number was a Bangladesh number. I didn't answer of course. The phone kept ringing, and after I ignored the call, I got a couple of other calls. Different numbers, but they were all Bangladesh numbers. It started to feel like harassment, so I decided to block all the numbers. I was curious, though.. Maybe even a bit weirded out, but I didn't think much of it. Until today. I heard from some of my friends that they either received or heard of someone receiving these weird calls too. Apparently, sometimes, you even get a message that would beg you to answer. Turns out it's all part of some sort of scheme to scam people out of lots of money.

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Harassment
Financial Losses

MESSAGE FROM Someone from Bangladesh

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Do not answer any calls that are from Bangladesh!


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Anonymous vs Interac
 Canada
Occurred: 2017-06-08; Posted: 2017-06-11

Interac Canada has been hacked or what
I used to have a credit card from Scotiabank about 10 years ago. So an email like this was surprising. The email is coming from the cash machines provider/ interac.ca and the content of the email is nothing but spam and phishing attempts.

GRIEVANCES
Fraudulent Representation
Identity Theft
Spam Messaging

MESSAGE FROM Interac
Dear Customer

Your Scotia Bank Online Access And The Available Balance In It Has Been Locked. Your Account Has Been Frozen For The Reasons Below ,

Your Security Questions Does Not Match Your Answers

You Will Not Be Able To Transfer , Withdraw Or Recieve Funds Until You Have Securely Click The Link Below To Confirm Your Security Questions And Answers As Registered With Scotiabank .

To Unlock Your Account , Click The Link Below , Login With Your Card Number , You Will Be Redirected To Your Account Area To Select Your Security Questions And Answers As You have Regisred With Scotiabank

Your Account Will Not Be Restored If You Do Not Provide The Correct Security Questions And Answer We Have On Our System

Your Account Will Be Locked Forever If You Do Not Provide Accurate Informations
CLICK HERE TO UNBLOCK YOUR ACCOUNT ACCESS

This is an automated message. Please do not reply to this Email, as your response will not be received.

Yours Sincerely,
THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA IN CANADA
________________________________________
Because your reply will not be transmitted via secure e-mail, the e-mail address that generated this alert will not accept replies.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Connect the dots to help your self not to help the spammers.


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Anonymous vs Ad Financeira
Parana  Brazil
Occurred: 2017-06-06; Posted: 2017-08-23

Fake sale receipt
I received this e-mail (in portuguese) saying it was a receipt of a buying I did but you can see is an html, what is strange, pretty sure it is a virus, the e-mail that sent me also is strange, and it`s not from any store i may have bought anything.

GRIEVANCES
Hacked Systems
Spam Messaging

MESSAGE FROM Ad Financeira

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Beware of fake receipts, invoices, collection, any bank/money thing realated


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Anonymous vs facebook
Ottawa  Canada
Occurred: 2017-06-01; Posted: 2017-06-02

Facebook Identity Theft
While surfing on Facebook, a friend of yours messages you and after exchanging pleasantries, about health, family, work, etc, they bring up a topic about new and easy ways of making money. The offers seem real and tempting where you learn that you might get even up to $50,000.00, in the first attempt. You are eager to learn and you keep chatting with them until they are able to persuade you to click a link that will scam you out of your earnings!
Surprising, you might know that the person you have been chatting with is not your friend but a scammer who has copied your friend's Facebook page to look real. They have also been able to copy the list of friends to try and get money out of all of you.

GRIEVANCES
Blackmailing Tactics
Misrepresentation
Illegal Acts

MESSAGE FROM facebook

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Always protect your Facebook account details, list of friends and who can view your news posts. This does not prevent you from enjoying the features on Facebook in any way. However, it makes it possible for you to feel more secure and for your friends to avoid worrying that when you talk to them, it might be a scammer, with an account like your, trying to cheat them of their money. When you suspect that your friends account has been impersonated, letting them know and reporting the matter to Facebook administrators will save a lot.


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Anonymous vs Una Hughes
 Argentina
Occurred: 2017-06-01; Posted: 2017-06-02

Your Order with Alibaba
Phishing is a form of social engineering that attempts to steal sensitive information. An attacker's goal is to compromise systems to obtain usernames, passwords, and other account and/or financial data. They most frequently accomplish phishing attacks via email. The email includes a link that has a text showing a so called “official” website, or a reference number of an alleged communication or a placed/ rejected order. The link takes you to a fake site operated by the attacker.


GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Marketing Lies
Misrepresentation

MESSAGE FROM Una Hughes
From: Una Hughes [mailto:fet@mail2christian.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2017 12:26 AM
Subject: Your Order with Alibaba

Your order has been successfully canceled.
You just canceled order 443-3994-778 placed on May 31, 2017.
Status: CANCELED

Thank you for visiting Alibaba

--------------------------------------
Alibaba

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Once the user visits the fake site, they may be asked overtly to enter account information such as usernames, passwords, credit card details, social security or bank account numbers. The victim may also be exposed to malware by the fake site. Taking advantage of a variety of vulnerabilities in the browser, the attacker may be able to install a Trojan Horse on the user’s computer. If done correctly, the attack can capture sensitive information without the victim even knowing that they have been compromised.


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Anonymous vs Richard McCarl
 France
Occurred: 2017-06-01; Posted: 2017-06-23

Beware of soldiers on facebook
My aunt told me that she had an online relationship that went south. One day a gorgeous man by the name Richard McCarl added her on facebook. His profile said that he was divorced, and that he was in Iraq. He was a soldier. She said that they talked for days and days, and that it was wonderful. "He was such a romantic man" she said. He would write her poems, and tell her these incredible stories about how much he's falling for her. My aunt has no children and is also divorced. Turns out, that is the kind of woman these men target for their dirty little scam. He told her that he wants to settle down when he returns from Iraq, and that he wants a life with her. My aunt was beyond happy, but then he started asking for money. At first he started asking for small amounts of cash, but over time they got bigger. My aunt thought that he was a real person since his profile had all the pictures, he had tagged photos of him and his friends. Long story short, my aunt ended up sending him about 200$, and when she refused to pay a thousand dollars for (supposedly) a plane ticket, he deleted his profile.
In the end, we found out that all those other profiles (the profiles of his friends) were also fake. It's a whole scam ring that is made to lure women such as my aunt in. They look for desperate women, often from all around the world, who are willing to send money to their internet fling.

GRIEVANCES
Hurt Emotionally
Financial Losses
Fraudulent Representation

MESSAGE FROM Richard McCarl

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
If a strange soldier man adds you, starts chatting with you, and starts asking for money, my advice is to block them right away.


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Anonymous vs Fake ecards
Iowa  United States
Occurred: 2017-06-01; Posted: 2017-06-23

Greeting card scams
My coworker told me that she experienced the same problem as I did, so that's why I decided to share my story with the world. Although I am fairly certain that I am not the first, or the second fool that they did this too.
The first of June is my birthday, and during my birthday it's pretty normal for me to get a lot of messages, cards and a lot of emails. I usually open them all on my birthday, but I answer them the day after my birthday. It's not unusual for me to received e-cards, but this one was a bit different. It was from a random email, but the email said the name of one of my friends. It said that I needed to download/update a program so that the card could play itself. I didn't really think hard about it. If I see that something needs to be downloaded or updated, I just do it. When I clicked on the link, it actually downloaded a virus. My computer crashed right away, and the scariest part is that whoever did that to me had access to all my personal information. Even access to my funds.
I had to buy a new laptop because I hadn't invested in a good antivirus program, so they couldn't save my laptop. I lost a lot of money, sleep and I was insanely stressed just because of one stupid fraudulent e-card.

GRIEVANCES
Hacked Systems
Financial Losses
Spam Messaging

MESSAGE FROM Fake ecards

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
When you receive an email from someone that you don't know and it contains a link, listen to me closely: DO NOT CLICK ON THAT LINK.


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Anonymous vs one ring scammer
 Grenada
Occurred: 2017-05-29; Posted: 2017-05-29

Single Ring and hang up scam
These are the area codes being used to make single rings by conmen. 268, 284, 473, 664, 649, 767, 809, 829 and 876. You will be curious and call back to see who called. Calls made to such numbers by unsuspecting victims like you and me can cost us more than $20 for just the first minute. I have been receiving calls from +14735079791, +14735079799, +2473033396, +53588773484, +2471777847 etc etc. The communications ministries of these countries should control scams originating from their networks...

GRIEVANCES
Financial Losses
Illegal Acts
Harassment

MESSAGE FROM one ring scammer
The call you make will most probably redirected to an international adult entertainment service, 'chat' line, or other premium service located outside the country.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Experts suggest that if you miss a call, and don't recognize the number, do not call the number back. But the dilemma is how to ensure that the unknown number is not from a friend or a relative in distress using someone else's phone. Its easier to ignore if you know that no one you know lives in Bermuda or Grenada. The conmen are targeting people who are making and receiving international calls on daily basis as a part of their regular business.


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Anonymous vs Ben Marzouk
 Burkina Faso
Occurred: 2017-05-27; Posted: 2017-05-27

Let me know whether you can be of assistance regarding my proposal below because it is top secret
Another case of advance fee fraud from Burkina Faso. Another thing to note is that the senders email is different from the email given in the body of the email. This shows that the spam checkers have been forcing the fraudster to change email addresses.

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Marketing Lies
Fraudulent Representation

MESSAGE FROM Ben Marzouk
Look at the fraudulent length and breadth....

Greetings My Dear Friend ,
before I introduce myself, I wish to inform you that this letter is not a hoax mail and I urge you to treat it serious.

This letter must come to you as a big surprise, but I believe it is only a day that people meet and become great friends and business partners. Please I want you to read this letter very carefully and I must apologize for barging this message into your mail box without any formal introduction due to the urgency and confidentiality of this business and I know that this message will come to you as a surprise. Please this is not a joke and I will not like you to joke with it ok, with due respect to your person and much sincerity of purpose, I make this contact with you as I believe that you can be of great assistance to me. My name is Mr.Ben Marzouk,from Burkina Faso,

West Africa. I work in United Bank for Africa (UBA) as telex manager, please see this as a confidential message and do not reveal it to another person and let me know whether you can be of assistance regarding my proposal below because it is top secret.

I am about to retire from active Banking service to start a new life but I am skeptical to reveal this particular secret to a stranger. You must assure me that everything will be handled confidentially because we are not going to suffer again in life. It has been 10 years now that most of the greedy African Politicians used our bank to launder money overseas through the help of their Political advisers. Most of the funds which they transferred out of the shores

of Africa were gold and oil money that was supposed to have been used to develop the continent. Their Political advisers always inflated the amounts before transferring to foreign accounts, so I also used the opportunity to divert part of the funds hence I am aware that there is no official trace of how much was transferred as all the accounts used for such transfers were being closed after transfer.

I acted as the Bank Officer to most of the politicians and when I discovered that they were using me to succeed in their greedy act; I also cleaned some of their banking records from the Bank files and no one cared to ask me because the money was too much for them to control. They laundered over $5billion Dollars during the process. Before I send this message to you, I have already diverted ($8million Dollars) to an escrow account belonging to no one in the bank. The bank is anxious now to know who the beneficiary to the funds is because they have made a lot of profits with the funds. It is more than Eight years now and most of the politicians are no longer using our bank to transfer funds overseas. The ($8million Dollars) has been laying waste in our bank and I don't want to retire from the bank without transferring the funds to a foreign account to enable me share the proceeds with the receiver (a foreigner). The money will be shared 60% for me and 40% for you. There is no one coming to ask you about the funds because I secured everything. I only want you to assist me by providing a reliable bank account where the funds can be transferred.

You are not to face any difficulties or legal implications as I am going to handle the transfer personally. If you are capable of receiving the funds, do let me know immediately to enable me give you a detailed information on what to do. For me, I have not stolen the money from anyone because the other people that took the whole money did not face any problems. This is my chance to grab my own life opportunity but you must of the funds secret to avoid any leakages as no one in the bank knows about my plans.Please get back to me if you are interested and capable to handle this project, I shall intimate you on what to do when I hear from your confirmation and acceptance.

If you are capable of being my trusted associate, do declare your consent to me. I am looking forward to hear from you immediately for further information. please contact me at my E-mail;(mr.benmarzouk22@gmail.com)

Thanks with my best regards.

Mr.Ben Marzouk ,
Telex Manager
United Bank for Africa (UBA)
Burkina Faso

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Here are some ways to protect yourself from ever evolving forms of SPAMs, SCAMs and FRAUDs.

1. Do online searches.
If an unexpected email is coming from amazon, go to amazon.com and look for their spam warnings. You can also type a company or product name into your favorite search engine, along with words like “review,” “complaint”, “cheat” or “scam.” Or search for a phrase that describes your situation, like “IRS call.” You can even search for phone numbers to see if other people have reported them as scams.

2. Spot imposters.
Know your vulnerabilities. When a person is vulnerable, there is an unobstructed entrance or view to the person’s heart, being and soul. Scammers often pretend to be someone you trust, you will be ready to open up to, like a government official, a family member, a charity, or a well-known company you do or can or might do business with. Don’t send money or give out personal information in response to an unexpected request — whether it comes as a letter, text, a phone call, or an email.

3. Don’t believe your caller ID.
There have been known cases of company employees using company phones lines to commit frauds. Also, now a days Technology makes it easy for scammers to fake caller ID information, so the name and number you see aren’t always real. If someone calls asking for money or personal information, hang up. If you think the caller might be telling the truth, call back to a number you know is genuine for that company and inquire, research, and spend some time. Don’t help the fraudsters even if you think it’s for a small amount.
4.
5. 4. Don’t pay upfront for a promise.
Advance payments are always risky. Try taking an advance form a bank and see how much paper work is required and how long it takes. Someone might ask you to pay in advance for things like debt relief, credit and loan offers, mortgage assistance, or a job or a lottery win. They want all of this to be done in a hurry as these fraudulent offers are quickly closing. They might even say you’ve won a prize, but first you have to pay taxes or fees. They might invent some impressive jargon. If you do pay an advance without a guarantee, or without conducting a research, know that they will probably take the money and disappear.
6.
7. 5. Consider how you pay.
Credit cards sometimes have significant fraud protection built in, but some payment methods don’t. Know and read your terms and conditions. Some credit cards with zero fees might not provide enough protection. Wiring money through services like Western Union or MoneyGram is risky because it’s nearly impossible to get your money back. That’s also true for reloadable cards like MoneyPak, Reloadit or Vanilla. Government offices and honest companies won’t require you to use these payment methods.
8.
9. 6. Talk to someone.
Slow down, check out the story, do an online search, consult an expert — or just tell a friend. Ask yourself are you being greedy, looking for a free lunch, trying to make shortcuts in life. Before you give up your money or personal information, talk to someone you trust. Con artists want you to make decisions in a hurry. They might even threaten you.
10.
11. 7. Hang up on robocalls.
Now a days receiving calls might cost you money. These robotic fraudulent phone systems want you to say “YES” or “Agreed” to a simple seemingly innocent question, and that triggers the payment metering out of your phone bill. If you answer the phone and hear a recorded sales pitch, hang up instantly. These calls are illegal, and often the products are bogus. Don’t press 1 to speak to a person or to be taken off the list. That could lead to more calls and large sums of payments from your phone bill.
12.
8. Be skeptical about free trial offers.
All that’s seems for free has a hidden cost. We all become a part of a statistic or a study or a large data mine by using free online applications. Companies turn raw data into sellable information, to look for patterns, learn more about their customers and to develop more effective marketing strategies as well as increase sales and cut costs. Some companies use free trials to sign you up for products and bill you every month until you cancel. Before you agree to a free trial, research the company and read the cancellation policy. And always review your monthly statements for charges you don’t recognize.
13.
14. 9. Don’t deposit a check and wire money back.
By law, banks must make funds from deposited checks available within days, but uncovering a fake check can take weeks. If a check you deposit turns out to be a fake, you’re responsible for repaying the bank.

10. Read articles on how to create spam or scam or ponsi schemes
Not to create spam or a scam but to learn how they think, and how they manage to lure us into their tricks. Sign up for free scam alerts from ftc.gov/scams and other websites like webspam.org or feelcheated.com. Get the latest tips and advice about scams sent right to your inbox.

There is nothing for man except what he strives for. (53 Najm 39), or simply put, there are no free lunches…
Sources: Al-Quran, FTC, PayPal, Western Union, etc.


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Anonymous vs Cabify
Parana  Brazil
Occurred: 2017-05-26; Posted: 2017-08-19

Cabify - canceling trip
I went out with a friend and when she wanted to leave I asked a cabify car for her house and I stayed in the club. Right away, it seems ok, the driver accept the ride and was on his way. After 10 or 15 minutes my friend manage to get in the club again and find me, to tell me the car niver arrived, I check the cabify again and the guy didnt cancel but he wasn't on the way to where we were, he was definitely going somewhere else, so I cancel and asked another car that arrived and it was fine, but as I canceled after 5 minutes I had to pay. I get that you have to pay after some minutes but its not my fault if the driver was going idk where and my friend had to wait for 15 minutes with no idea if he was actually planning to pick her up.

GRIEVANCES
Financial Losses


MESSAGE FROM Cabify
I didnt receive any message from them

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
I won`t tell anybody to stop using it, but when you use those apps, try to be aware of what and where the driver is going in those 5 first minutes, dont do as I did, I just stop checking my phone and assume the car arrived.


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Anonymous vs Amazon
Washington  United States
Occurred: 2017-05-24; Posted: 2017-05-24

Phishing email from amazon.com
There was a time when I thought checking the headers of emails that looked like spam would give me enough information and keep me safe from fraudsters. This has changed. I am receiving emails from actual domain names of companies like Amazon and Paypal. People are receiving calls from customer service caller IDs of well known companies. Either fraudsters are becoming too smart or the companies are becoming too fixated on increasing their profits that they have stopped concentrating on probable loopholes in their systems.

The screenshot attached shows that the email is coming from Amazon and the proposed link (from the text of fake order no 192-773-7646) in the body of the email will take you to some other website to complete its heinous fraud.

I tried to find if Dean Clark was a writer. I found a few University professors by this name. There have been a few more prominent Dean Clarks.

1. Dean Clark was the voice of Berlioz in the Cartoon Movie "AristoCats" from 1970.
2. Dean Clark is a former ice hockey defenceman and head coach of the Prince George Cougars. Clark is also the former head coach of the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League.
3. Dean Clark (born 31 March 1980) is a retired footballer. He was originally a professional who made a handful of appearances for Brentford and then went on to play for a variety of teams local to north and west London, including making over one hundred appearances for Northwood.
4. Dean Clark (born 6 January 1968) is a New Zealand rugby league coach and former footballer who represented his country between 1989 and 1992.

So even though the email is not intended to be sent to me by amazon.com, I believe Amazon.com owes me a duty of care to secure its IT assets so that people do not use their domain names to send fraudster emails.

GRIEVANCES
Marketing Lies
Spam Messaging
Illegal Acts

MESSAGE FROM Amazon
Dear Customer,

Your order has been successfully canceled. For your reference, here's a summary of your order:

You just canceled order 192-773-7646 placed on May 23, 2017.

Status: CANCELED

_____________________________________________________________________

1 "Perspective"; 2008, Special Edition
By: Dean Clark

Sold by: Amazon.com LLC

_____________________________________________________________________

Thank you for visiting Amazon.com!

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Amazon.com
Earth's Biggest Selection
http://www.amazon.com
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ADVICE FROM Anonymous
I must say the spam sometimes is blissful, as one ends up doing some research to get to the bottom of it and learns so many new things. "Be careful" is the key word. There are no free lunches. Nothing happens on its own. If you didnt order anything it will not arrive out of the blue. If you did not buy a lottery ticket, you will not win millions. If you dont know any one in Nigeria, no one will contact you to share their millions.


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Anonymous vs Tj Turner
 Costa Rica
Occurred: 2017-05-24; Posted: 2017-06-02

Like-Farming Scam
Barely a day goes by without seeing posts such as 'Like or share if you hate cancer' on my newsfeed on facebook. Some are even so manipulative to even use small children to manipulate people into sharing the posts or clicking like. what most people do not realize is that, these posts are made by Like-Farmers who only do so that they can get higher EdgeRanks for their pages, make more money due to the nature Facebook Algorithmn. Tj Turner has used this to his advantage for long.

GRIEVANCES
Blackmailing Tactics
Misrepresentation

MESSAGE FROM Tj Turner

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Facebook users need to be careful with viral links that try to farm for likes as they only make the cyber-scammers rich. They are also used to distribute viruses and malware. Once the pages have collected huge numbers of 'Likes' and 'Shares', they are then sold, for cash, to other businesses who use them to make their page appear popular.


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Anonymous vs Lanilyn Abaya
Quezon City  Philippines
Occurred: 2017-05-24; Posted: 2017-08-01

User Girls only wants Open relationship to avoid commitment
I had to take lunch an hour early one day to cover for my sick boss that night. One of us had to be there at all times.I opened the front door and there they were on the couch, clothes scattered on the floor, scurrying to cover up. It's burned into my head. At that point it gets blurry though. I froze for a second. I started seeing red and knew that if I didn't get out of there something bad would happen, so I left. I got in my car,locked the door, turned off my cell phone and started driving. I went back to work and pretended nothing happened.She tried to call me, I always said I was on another line and would call back when I could. She showed up about two hours before I got off and I had them tell her I was with a customer. She went back home eventually but I didn't. I slept in my car that night. I drove out on the local scenic parkway, parked at an overlook, and just sat on the hood of my car devastated. I didn't move the entire night. I couldn't sleep. When I went home, it was only because I had to work the next day. She asked if we could have an open relationship; I said no; she kept cheating; we divorced

GRIEVANCES
Hurt Emotionally
Blackmailing Tactics
Harassment

MESSAGE FROM Lanilyn Abaya
She then took a picture of them in bed, and SENT IT TO HIS MOTHER

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Be careful of this kind of People.


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Anonymous vs Saher
Jeddah  Saudi Arabia
Occurred: 2017-05-23; Posted: 2017-05-23

Entrapping Locations of Speed Detection Cameras
Saher is an automated system for control and management of traffic. It uses high speed digital cameras and networking technology and is linked to the National Information Center at the Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia. Saher system targets and captures information about reckless drivers who are dangerous to the safety of others and their own lives.

While Saher system has played a major role in controlling the recklessness of drivers on Saudi Roads, and saving numerous lives, I find it necessary to point out the difference between reformative control and entrapping. In many countries, Police and Governments have been accused of "Big Brother tactics" in over-monitoring of public roads, and of "revenue raising" in applying cameras in deceptive ways to increase government revenue rather than improve road safety. I have the following examples and suggestions;

1. Installing a speed detection camera right after an entry lane is not a good idea. Drivers need to accelerate in the entry lane to meet the speed of traffic on the highway so that they do not disturb the highway traffic and do not force other drivers to perform sudden and dangerous lane changes. In the same way if someone is not merging at the required speed, the highway traffic has to speed up or slow down to accommodate the new entrant. All these maneuvers at the merging point require increasing speeds to avoid accidents for a few seconds sometimes. Installing as camera right at the the merging point seems like entrapping.

2. There are areas where the speed limits are posted to be increasing from a slower to faster speed. Installing a camera in such areas where drivers are about to be allowed to increase their speeds seems like entrapping or unfair. It is understandable to install cameras where drivers are required to reduce speeds but not where they are required to increase speeds.

3. Installing speed cameras at intersections is inappropriate. Pictures from the San Diego red light camera systems were ruled inadmissible as court evidence in September 2001. The judge said that the "total lack of oversight" and "method of compensation" made evidence from the cameras "so untrustworthy and unreliable that it should not be admitted". Drivers need to speed up if they are caught in the middle of the intersection due to traffic blocks or when they are unable to dead stop due green turning to amber in the middle of intersection.

4. Cameras have tolerances in one direction only. Normally 5% above the posted speed is not penalized and caters to probable mistakes in accuracy. Cameras do not penalize drivers going slower by 10% or even 50% than the posted speed. This sometimes causes other drivers to speed up and pass the trouble maker.

GRIEVANCES
Lack of Due Diligence
Ignorance
Financial Losses

MESSAGE FROM Saher
The Interior Ministry has launched a new online service that will allow citizens and expatriates to check if they have fines recorded under the Saher system and raise objections if they have any. The ministry said objections must be in line with specific requirements and guidelines, including that the person lodging the appeal should be registered on its website. In addition, objections should be filed within 30 days of the date of the traffic offense.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Driving is not just about speeds or speed limits. Be safe and be alert. Be courteous and accommodating. Traffic rules require "giving" not "taking". Always be aware of who is around you and at what speed, relative to yours, are they moving, passing, stopping or slowing down.


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Anonymous vs Dr Soliman Fakeeh Hospital
Jeddah  Saudi Arabia
Occurred: 2017-05-20; Posted: 2017-05-21

Healthcare in Saudi Arabia
My company forces me to go to this hospital only. If I go to some other hospital my insurance will not cover the expenses. The hospital is a chaos. No place to park. The staff is rude at the reception. Hospital is being run as a money making machine. The website of the hospital is so slow that its hard to perform any online functions. It keeps crashing and showing errors. Since the website uses SMS based authentication, getting back on the site is a painstaking process, it crashes again and again.

My wife wanted to see a gynecologist. It took us a dozen attempts to reach the page where we could select a doctor. Turns out none of the doctors shown in the boastful list were available. Booking an appointment either results in "no appointments available" message, or a system crash. How can no appointments be available unless the doctors don't exist. Then the available appointments with some doctors are a month away. In a conservative society like Saudi Arabia, more than half of the gynecologists are male doctors.

We started looking for other options on doctoruna.com/en and booked an appointment via phone at lower scale Jeddah National Hospital at Macarona Street, and found it very organised and welcoming. Of course we paid from our own pocket, but the payments were less than half of what we would have paid at DSFH. (less)

GRIEVANCES
Marketing Lies
Lack of Due Diligence
Indifference

MESSAGE FROM Dr Soliman Fakeeh Hospital
This site can’t be reached

h-connect.drfakeehhospital.com took too long to respond.
Search Google for connect dr fakeeh hospital EBooking Login
ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Dont get sick in the KSA.


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Anonymous vs Bestwishes
 Netherlands
Occurred: 2017-05-20; Posted: 2017-06-09

Spamming by Bestwishes.Space
Lately I've been getting receiving numerous spam emails sent from bestwishes.space on various issues related to infertility, pregnancy but most importantly, these emails have been on promotion of treatment that one can use in order to be able to overcome the infertility issue. It appears as though all queries I've been making using Firefox in Linux are being data mined by bestwishes. This is because for the last three months, I and my wife have been researching on the matter and we would like to get treatment.

GRIEVANCES
Spam Messaging
Indifference
Harassment

MESSAGE FROM Bestwishes

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Use an antivirus such as ClamAV to detect a couple of viruses and malware in your system. When a spam seems to data mine information based on your searches, it is because the machine is infected.


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Anonymous vs Apple Developer
California  United States
Occurred: 2017-05-19; Posted: 2017-05-19

Do all major websites sell our info to opportunists
I recently decided to make a mobile app for Apple and thus I had to register on the Apple developer website and make payments with my credit card. Since then spammers are sending me spam emails, phishing attempts, SEO services, and sales offers etc etc, all vaguely related to my newly created apple ID.

Emails are coming from Paypal look alikes, Apple look alikes, Google look alikes, MSN look alikes, yahoo look alikes etc etc all relating and referring to my activity on Apple website. I never had this type of spam coming to me before my connection with apple. I wonder how do these spammers came to know, what I did on apple website just a few days ago. Amidst all this Apple forces you to use your real name while registering, asks you to send a piece of ID to verify, I dont know what and bla bla bla. Making you vulnerable to so much spam. On the other hand if I wanted to get a real piece of ID from apple or talk to someone at Apple, it will be so hard to get to a live person.

All this spam filling my inbox. Is it just a coincidence. I dont think so, and One wonders how is Apple the most secure platform in the world...

GRIEVANCES
Breach of Contract
Hacked Systems
Identity Theft

MESSAGE FROM Apple Developer
The spam email msg looks like this >>

Dear Customer,

We noticed some unusual activity on a credit card linked to your PayPal
account. As a security precaution we've place a limitation on your account.

Date and Time: May 19, 2017 05:32 PM +08:00 ( Western Indonesia Time )
IP: 198.125.336.22
Browser: iOS 10.1.2 AppleWebKit/601.1.46 (KHTML, like Gecko)

Case ID Number: PP-005-571-545-653
Don't authorize these changes? Review your Recently used devices now.
Apple Resolution Center


How you can help?

Please login Here to your account and we just need a little more
information about your account or latest transactions.

To help us with this and to see what you can and can't do with your account
until the issue is resolved, log in to your and follow the steps to confirm
your identity and recent account activity

Sincerely,

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
I have stopped buying Apple or Samsung. We are making all these untouchables so huge, they have started manipulating our lives. I bought a new smart phone for 250 dollars from a Chinese website. It has all that others offer. 128 GB of ROM, 6 GB of RAM, has an extremely nice finish and feel, allows 2 SIM cards, is light like a feather, works with a well known open source OS, and I will throw it away after a year and buy a new one, much better in specs. There is nothing so important that I need to save on my phone and that only Apple and Samsung can make secure and safe. I have no need to spend USD 1000 on a false sense of security...


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Anonymous vs Katherine Ann DOjoles
 Philippines
Occurred: 2017-05-18; Posted: 2017-05-23

Office Fiasco
I'm keeping my name confidential for personal reasons but am submitting my story so that others can beware. I am also attaching a screenshot of someone else she did her modus on. I felt cheated, used and angry for what has happened. She hurt me emotionally because we started as friends and now, she owes me money.

I met Ann about a year ago at work and I immediately felt connected to her. She is a big girl with a really loud voice and she seemed to be friends with everyone. She seemed to be "in the crowd" but she also seemed to be a "keeper of secrets." I know she talks a lot, that's part of who she was and that's what makes her so bubbly and friendly but I have shared with her sensitive things about me, some even controversial and none of it ever surfaced. I knew I could trust her. She was my friend.

Now, during this time, I was doing side selling in the office to earn a little. What I do is I have a supplier overseas providing me bags, clothes, perfume, jewelry and other items and I offer it to my colleagues to see if they are interested and simply put, do the retail selling. Ann knows this and understands why I have to do it. As a single mom and the head of my nuclear family (parents and siblings), I need to maximize all possible sources of income and I simply need to invest. So when she said that she'd like to help me out, I didn't think twice. It started with one or two items that she'll just sell at the same rate I was - so she was doing it free of charge. After a week, however, her sales pattern was just astounding so I thought it would be fair for me to either divide the profit or better yet, be her supplier.

I earned about 200% of my usual profit in the first month. Sales dwindled by the second month for Ann and that's understandable, I still got profit for the goods that were sold. As a supplier, however, it was essential that I get paid for the items I passed to her (I have to pay my own supplier too!) but due to the nature of our relationship, I told her to pay me when the items are already sold. Ann told me that she'd like to be more aggressive and just sell any item that she could so despite a pending balance, she asked for additional goods. I saw this as a business opportunity because Ann was about to be moved to the morning shift and since there wasn't anyone selling goods in the morning shift, I being on the night shift, would be able to maximize the office market.

Sales improved the following month but Ann was still behind with all the stocks that were not yet paid. We talked about allowing a payout schedule (ie selling the items in advance and getting the payment on payday). She shared to me the buyers of each item with her and when we can expect the payment. All items were accounted for and I trusted Ann.

The fourth and fifth month wasn't any better but since everything was accounted for - and I was able to get to know the people on the list and confirmed that they owe Ann, I did not see an item of concern. Ann told me that the people are simply not adhering to their committed payment schedule causing the delay and I understood that. I also had a similar disposition in the night shift. I, however, had to ask Ann to cover the earlier supplies because it's creating a domino effect. She was quick to cover the remaining supplies from the second month but asked to hold off on the succeeding, at least until she is able to collect.

I wasn't oblivious to the other businesses that Ann was also doing. On top of the goods she's selling from me, I knew that she was also selling sandwiches and was also offering debt services (loan other people money and get 20% interest).
I was confident that she'd be able to cover the rest of the unpaid supplies as well as the uncollected payment as time passes.


I started to hear some word that Ann was in the hole on the sixth month. Word has it that she owes one or two people some money and was also behind her payment. I confronted Ann and she admitted that it was true. She relayed her difficulty in collecting the money and since it's staggered collection - the full payment for all the items that were owed was simply next to impossible.
It was a tough situation to be in. Ann was also a single mom and she can only accommodate so much. I understood her and gave her some slack. I was, however, starting to be concerned, and started to collect directly from the individuals identified on our list.

Some individuals were surprised that I was collecting from them because they did not know I was Ann's supplier. I stopped because I felt like it was improper for me to do so. But time was flying and I wasn't in any better state too.

We're now on our 10th month and Ann owed me about Php 200,000 - stocks and pending payment for purchased goods. All forms of communication with Ann are currently unavailable and/or inactive. I investigated the situation myself and found out that 1) she has already moved 2) she owed a lot of people money and 3) she also had a similar case in her previous call center.

I was so angry with what she did. For me, this is estafa on the grand scale! So I started to escalate her to her superior and unfortunately, I was advised that my business arrangement is personal in nature and the office cannot intervene. I was so pissed off and I felt cheated not only because of what Ann did but because the company I work for - with all its prestigious image and so-called care for employees - apparently cannot help me!

The 10th month is still ongoing and as I become more and more agitated and stressed of the situation, I realized that 1) I cannot press charges because I do not have a business contract 2) I cannot hold the company I work for liable because there was an office policy against selling without a license/approval 3) I have to charge this to experience and likely absorb the costs. I will not stop, however, in warning off others as regards the modus.

GRIEVANCES
Financial Losses
Hurt Emotionally
Marketing Lies

MESSAGE FROM Katherine Ann DOjoles

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Be on guard at all times and always be objective. Don't be afraid to make a stand especially if you're on the right.


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Anonymous vs Apple look alike
Tunis  Tunisia
Occurred: 2017-05-17; Posted: 2017-05-17

Phishing iTunes Subscription Reminder
Every link given in this very professional looking email points to a website from Tunis... The spammer dioes not know that I do not have an iTunes account. I actually do not like Apple or Samsung and the expensive and useless toys they force people to buy....

GRIEVANCES
Fraudulent Representation
Identity Theft
Spam Messaging

MESSAGE FROM Apple look alike
Please note that your account will expire in less than 48h.
It is imperative to conduct an audit of your information is
present, otherwise your account will be destroyed.
We invite you to act fast, if you need any help you can
contact our online support.
Confirme your account (Wink Wink...Look at the spelling from a fraNGkəˌfōn)
Regards,
Itunes

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Spammers like to scare you, lure you, entice you, make you feel deprived, and give you a promise to fulfill common fantasies... Be careful eh...


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Anonymous vs Public Likes
Nairobi  Kenya
Occurred: 2017-05-17; Posted: 2017-06-03

Hold on to Your Horses, This Looks Like Another Scam!
Have you been online lately? Facebook mostly I mean? There are numerous business ideas being advertised and more so, the people falling victims are the youths looking to venture into simple and easy activities of making quick money. Some of them include Social Biz Connect and the most recent one, is Public Likes. The basic idea is recruiting individuals, getting them to join, upgrade their accounts by depositing $45 or more, and refer their friends in order to increase their earnings. while the starter account is free, it is limited to the extend that your earnings are pretty low. In addition, you cannot make any money off your referrals.

The catch is for an individual to upgrade after joining and for this, they have to pay the company to upgrade. There are some surprising facts arising from this enterprise that have raise an alarm on any one who has been scammed or has seen their friends get scammed. For instance, the site is not secure yet individuals are providing personal bank details, phone contacts and Facebook information. In addition, the administrators are declining to provide responses to the kind of work they pay individuals for while working on their website.

Scam or Real business venture, we only need to wait and see how it goes once the number of individuals upgrading their accounts and working with the company reduces.

GRIEVANCES
Ignorance
Lack of Due Diligence
Indifference

MESSAGE FROM Public Likes

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Be careful when working with companies like Public Likes and Social Biz Connect that are making money from the affiliates to enhance the possible case of Ponzi Scheme. Any time, the Scheme could die down and tracing these individuals whose contact information is completely hidden from their site will result in huge loses of money.


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Anonymous vs Cruise Travel Agent Company
 Afghanistan
Occurred: 2017-05-15; Posted: 2017-05-15

Cheated by theTravel agent Company
I am an immigrant who wanted to shift from a duplex flat to 2BHK. We finalized an apartment building through a real estate agent and signed an annual rent agreement as well. When it comes to shifting to that apartment, we were shocked to see the presence of another occupant in the same apartment. I tried to get in touch with the agent but his phone was not reachable. I tried many times but all in vain and I received a message from the bank that the cheque had been cashed. Unfortunately, we don't have contract copy because that agent had taken it back, saying that he will return the same copy after owner's signature. We immediately approached nearest police station. They replied we have to approach Supreme Court (public prosecution) first. We did the same and opened the file.
For three months, we have been trying to register our case, but the CID officer asked us to wait. Every time I go for a follow-up, he tells me to 'come back next week', 'agent is not responding', 'he is out of country', 'wait more' and so on... When I requested for cancellation of my other cheques, he asked me to wait and keep a low balance in account as the cheque will bounce and they will find out the person if any complaint comes.
The agent is from Nepal and he left the country already. I am stuck now because the officials are not giving a clear picture.


GRIEVANCES
Financial Losses
Marketing Lies

MESSAGE FROM Cruise Travel Agent Company
No response from this company

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
I advise you to select an agent on the basis of their track record, character, knowledge and how you feel you will work together, then only trust them. Choose your agent carefully, and then allow yourself to trust them. This will only work if you continuously communicate with them.


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Anonymous vs HSBC BANK
 Afghanistan
Occurred: 2017-05-14; Posted: 2017-05-14

BANK REFUSES TO PAY MONEY
I was a privileged client of HSBC Bank from the past few years. I have held different accounts with the bank including savings accounts of myself. A Couple of days back, I, had applied for home loan under personal category, with the Bank. Promptly, a home loan processing fee of Re 12, 000 was also paid by me.

Subsequently, the home loan was approved and we were asked to pay an additional processing fee of Re 17, 000. Upon inquiring the reason for extra fee, we were told that since we own a personal business (Limited Liability Partnership), our loan was approved under business category. As we were not satisfied with the bank’s condition of loan approval under business category, we rejected the loan offered to us. Also, we requested for the refund of home loan fee (Re 12, 000 already paid). We were informed that a refund will be given after deducting Re 3000 (for address verification done) It is very unfortunate that even after 3 months, we have not received our refund of Re 9,000.

After giving up on receiving my hard earned money because of the indolent attitude of HSBC staff. I request bank to refund my fee, along with compensation for interest.

GRIEVANCES
Fraudulent Representation
Financial Losses

MESSAGE FROM HSBC BANK
No message from Bank

ADVICE FROM Anonymous


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Anonymous vs Payoneer Inc
San Juan  Argentina
Occurred: 2017-05-12; Posted: 2017-05-15

$25 sign up bonus on Payoneer is a white lie
When you are signing up, Payoneer offers $25 bonus to be credited to your account as bonus once you receive 100 dollars to your account. This is just a marketing strategy that is never implemented.
I applied a card after i saw this advert but my bonus has not yet appeared after a month!
I have written over 15 times to the customer support and each time they escalate the issue promising the bonus will reflect the following day.


GRIEVANCES
Marketing Lies
Fraudulent Representation

MESSAGE FROM Payoneer Inc
Dear Customer,
We apologize for inconveniences caused. The issue has been escalated and in 24 hours, the bonus shall reflect in your account.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Thank you,The Payoneer Team

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Payoneer is a scam and a joke! No matter what you do, do not expect the fraudulent marketing strategies used by this company to be real!


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Anonymous vs Ferns and Petal
New Delhi  India
Occurred: 2017-05-12; Posted: 2017-05-15

Cheated by Online Company
I am permanent residence of Bangalore. I have ordered a combo package including cake and flowers from Fern and petals for my friend, an online florist and gift store that guarantees same day delivery and the “delivery of fresh products – always.” But they failed to deliver the product on the specified day, and when they finally did deliver it the next day, the cake was “smashed up, made of cheap wine” and of a quality that was entirely unacceptable to my friend.

When I attempted to complain about the non-delivery of the product on the scheduled day, then I found that the customer care numbers displayed on the website were not attended. I managed to find contact details from other location. One of their representatives picked up the call and they told me that they have received my order after that they disconnected the call.

Few days later, Charu My friend complained about the delayed delivery of a substandard product over a chat conversation with the company representative, Neha, who, according to her was rude and paid no heed to her complaints.

Charu then approached owner of the company, which runs a consumer helpline. She told them if we did not get the refund So, you need to pay Rs50,000 as compensation for our losses, harassment and inconvenience, Owner gave us satisfaction that severe action would be initiated against them.


When Mr Singla- Owner of the company finally said that the matter was headed to consumer court and they would have to appear in person to justify their position. With a sudden and radical change of tone, it sent a politely apologetic email to Charu, with the promise of a full refund on the same day.

GRIEVANCES
Hurt Emotionally
Marketing Lies

MESSAGE FROM Ferns and Petal
When Mr Singla- Owner of the company finally said that the matter was headed to consumer court and they would have to appear in person to justify their position. With a sudden and radical change of tone, it sent a politely apologetic email to Charu, with the promise of a full refund on the same day.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
I advice to people that never ever, buy anything online using your credit card from a site that doesn't have SSL (secure sockets layer) encryption installed—at the very least. If they provide cash on delivery option then always go for COD. Cash on Delivery is the sale of goods by mail order where payment is made on delivery rather than in advance. If you are not available or goods are not paid for, they are returned to the seller.


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Anonymous vs Unnamed tire repair shop
Maharashtra  India
Occurred: 2017-05-12; Posted: 2017-05-23

Flat tire repair gone wrong
I was riding my Vespa (2 wheeler) and I noticed a flat rear tire. I pushed the bike for 500 meters to reach the nearest tire shop. In Pune, India, puncture removal is a pervasive con. I will generalize and say that over 90 percent of them cheat you in terms of either service costs or punctures. The repairman removed the tire and I was standing diligently making sure I see no fishy business. Firstly, he fills up my tire with air and claims that the valve is damaged. I ask for proof. He removes it and shows it to me. I ask him to replace it. He quotes a price of Rs. 650, which is ridiculous. It is ideally sold at Rs. 150. I get into an argument and demand a lowered cost. Of course, these local goons do not produce bill, so no warranty. Then, I follow up with them to check the puncture. There were 7 of them and in all honesty, I could verify them. However, I saw 8 different spots where there was a repair done. The last one was done when I looked away. I argued and ended up paying just about Rs. 200 extra. But I wasted 50 minutes on this.

GRIEVANCES
Lack of Due Diligence
Financial Losses
Fraudulent Representation

MESSAGE FROM Unnamed tire repair shop
They offered a 'verbal warranty' for an overpriced tire valve. The repairman and his associates gave different costs when asked individually.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
When you go to a tire repair shop in India. NEVER EVER let the tire out of your sight. Ask them to keep every tool away and clearly instruct them that no one touches the tire with a tool unless you give them an 'OK Go'. They are crafty, very crafty. Sometimes, they will use a tiny blade to rupture the tube or the valve while talking with you. The rupture the tube when you make eye contact. Sometimes they will patch the wrong area and claim the original puncture to be a new one. From all the repairman cons in Pune, India, tire repair shops are the worst. Be careful.


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Anonymous vs Dr Simpore Rachidi
Ouagadougou  Burkina Faso
Occurred: 2017-05-09; Posted: 2017-05-09

Transfer of {$ 5,000,000 } (Five million U.S dollars) / The famous advance fee fraud
Inheritance frauds are run by criminals who obtain email lists with account owners' names. They create mass mailings, describing how a fictitious individual died in a remote part of the world. If a recipient replies to the email, the criminal will engage in what is called an "advance fee" fraud, and attempt to convince that person to send money to pay for legal fees, bribes, or other expenses in order to get the money out of the country.

GRIEVANCES
Illegal Acts
Spam Messaging
Misrepresentation

MESSAGE FROM Dr Simpore Rachidi
This is the content of the email from the spammer.....

BANK COMMERCIAL DU BURKINA (BCB).
PLOT 8,KWAME N’KRUMAH AVENUE
OUAGADOUGOU BURKINA-FASO

Dear Friend,

Re: Transfer of {$ 5,000,000 } (Five million U.S dollars)

We want to transfer to overseas {$5,000 000] five million United States dollars from (BCB). I would like to know if you will be capable and fit to provide either an existing Bank account or to set up a new Bank account immediately to receive this money, even an empty account can serve to receive this money as long as you will remain honest to me till the end of this important business transaction.

I am Dr.Simpore Rachidi Director of Accounts Department of Bank Commercial Du Burkina (BCB) during the course of our auditing I discovered a floating fund in an account opened with our Bank in 2005 and since 2007 nobody has operated on this account again, after going through some old files in the records I discovered that the owner of the account died without a heir hence the money is floating and if I do not remit this money out urgently it will be forfeited for nothing.

The owner of this account was Mr. Park Jun-Yung, a national of South Korea and an Industrialist. He died since 2007 and no other person knows about this account or anything concerning it, the account has no beneficiary and my investigation proved to me as well that Late Mr. Park Jung-Yung until his death was a Manager with a Gold mining firm in Burkina Faso.

I am contacting you as a foreigner because this Money can only be approved to a foreigner with a foreign account because the money is in us dollars and the former owner of the account Late Mr. Park Jun-Yung is a foreigner. I am revealing all these information to you with the belief that you will never let me down in this business. You are the first and the only person I am contacting for the business so please reply urgently for me to tell you the next step to take.

You should forward the following information: Your telephone/fax numbers and your Residential address, which is also needed. You will have to give me the assurance that when we meet, this money will be intact pending our physical arrival in your country for sharing and disbursement of the fund which will be 35% for your assistance, 60% will be for us while 5% will be set aside to take care of all the expenses that would be incurred by both parties during the course of the transfer.

All I require is your honest co-operation to enable us seeing this deal through. I guarantee you that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.

Please get in touch with me by my direct HP:( +226 6511 7772)or (mr.simporerachid2017@gmail.com).

Yours faithfully,

Dr.Simpore Rachidi.
Retail & Wealth Management
Bank Commercial Du Burkina BCB.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
The term "advance fee" refers to the money they get from you - and despite their promises of riches, you never get a cent in return. The criminal may also attempt to get copies of the person's identification cards, bank account information, and other information that can be used to forge bank drafts or commit identity theft.

The best approach to avoiding spam is ordinarily to be very careful about the distribution of your email address. Once you start to receive spam at a particular email address, you will usually end up receiving increasing amounts of spam at that address no matter what you do. Spam filters can by very helpful, software that helps to screen out spam email from legitimate email, but spammers work hard to circumvent filters.

Realistically speaking, anybody who has an active email address is likely to eventually receive spam email at that address. When that happens, most email providers allow you to report the email as spam,


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Anonymous vs empowr
 India
Occurred: 2017-05-09; Posted: 2017-05-09

Cheat through Email Merketing
I don't thing this kind of business is real. They don't have a genuine reference of product. They are showcasing the the product without source also. Their location, identity is not trustworthy at all. And the business deal is just insane . They are just trying to trap people through their easy earning advertise .

GRIEVANCES
Marketing Lies
Identity Theft
Fraudulent Representation

MESSAGE FROM empowr

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Ignorance is a good cure of this kind of problem. But conscious observe and careful step is more preferable.


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Anonymous vs Ola
 India
Occurred: 2017-05-06; Posted: 2017-05-16

Cheated by Ola Cabs
I have a complaint with Ola Cabs. I had booked a ride with Ola on 6th May at 6:45 am in Bangalore which was confirmed and the CRN was 113789550. However, in the morning on calling the driver Mr. Shri Gopal at 6:45 am, he refused to come without informing in advance and I already added money in my wallet. So, I called another driver Mr. Ravi was scheduled to pick me up at 7:15, after a delay of 30 mins from the scheduled time but he too refused to come and said he was far off. The customer care could not be contacted despite trying repeatedly for 30 mins. I was scheduled to give a national level fellowship exam in Bangalore in Electronic city scheduled at 8 am, but this was the biggest trial rather than the exam. After confirming a ride in advance, I was left stranded! The services of Ola have been pathetic. Without informing in advance the driver refused to come, Ola made no suitable alternative available. This is definitely not acceptable. Had I not been able to book an Uber ride immediately I would have failed to reach my examination venue in time. I travelled all the way from Kolkata to Bangalore for this exam and specifically recharged Ola money just to ensure pre booked rides but if this sorry state of affairs at Ola I would definitely warn people before they book Ola rides for any important affair. I was forced to avail of Ola services later also as I had recharged previously with Rs1000 without knowing the poor quality of services. I faced a great difficulty, but both ride now and ride later options could not be availed several times because of full slots. I am really disappointed with the service. I didn’t get my money that I have recharged with Ola.

GRIEVANCES
Harassment
Misrepresentation

MESSAGE FROM Ola
No response from Ola Cabs

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
I advice people don't trust on Ola Cabs esecially in case of an emergency. Sometimes driver deny to pick you up from your place or sometimes driver cancels the ride on their own without informing the user.


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Anonymous vs Anna Lewis Google Support
 Poland
Occurred: 2017-05-05; Posted: 2017-05-06

People pretending to be Gmail Support
Spam Messages being sent by Brooklyn Davies and Anna Lewis and Jordan Hughes as if they were from Gmail/ Google

GRIEVANCES
Fraudulent Representation
Spam Messaging
Misrepresentation

MESSAGE FROM Anna Lewis Google Support
Google
Anna Lewis (Google Support) just sent you a message:

5/05/2017
Message status: undeliverable.

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Don't want occasional updates about Gmail activity? Change <http://elixire.pl/el/plugins/system/widgetkit_zoo/seeded.php> what email Gmail Support sends you.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Please check the domain name of every email sent to you. If its coming from google, the email should look like abc@google.com, not dipterocecidium@atexe.net


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Anonymous vs Airtel
Bihar  India
Occurred: 2017-05-05; Posted: 2017-05-17

Cheated by Airtel
Few Days Back, I got a call on my mobile no. at 08.25am from Airtel , One of the representative from Airtel advised me to update mobile services from 3G to 4G. He advised me to provide SIM No. detail and also answer via sms by pressing 1 to an Airtel message. I went ahead with his advice and subsequently my Airtel connection services stopped till filing of this report.

After few days he again called me in morning and enquired about Airtel connection services. I complained him that services are not started yet. He assured me that in another 3-4 hours your services will start functioning. When services not activated on my mobile then I contacted Airtel customer care number and customer care executive advised me to visit nearest Airtel outlet for resuming connection services. I took a new number and they assured me that services will be activated by evening and I was waiting for activation of my Airtel mobile connection. After few hours it was activated successfully.

Airtel customer care executives advised me to block all debit / credit cards immediately as in 3-4 days time, 05-06 cases have come to their office with same modus operandi. I immediately checked through phone banking my PNB Debit Card and found that amount of Rs.19, 000/- has been debited from my account. I also came to know through phone banking that a sum of Rs.75, 000/- debited to my credit card. These transactions made without my knowledge and consent. I tried calling on that number but number was switched off.

GRIEVANCES
Misrepresentation
Financial Losses
Fraudulent Representation

MESSAGE FROM Airtel
No resposne from Airtel

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
I advice people whenever you receive any call or email asking for your bank details or ask you to press any number on your number. Never do that or best solution is never responds to such calls or email. Don’t waste your time on such people the only result will be losing money.


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Anonymous vs Kambongosi Furnitures
Nairobi  Kenya
Occurred: 2017-05-02; Posted: 2017-06-03

Lost $200 to an Online Based Company dealing in Customized Furniture Items
A few weeks ago I came across an advert on Facebook whereby, Kambongosi Furnitures was selling quality Classy covers for 5 Seater sofaset. Their products could be custom-made and I looked forward to purchasing some and after chating with them, I placed an order and paid the deposit. Everything looked in order and there was no cause for alarm. The rest of the payment was to be paid on delivery, after two weeks. We remained in touch but after two weeks, the communication went cold. Three weeks later, nothing and they stopped picking calls.

GRIEVANCES
Breach of Contract
Marketing Lies
Financial Losses

MESSAGE FROM Kambongosi Furnitures
Dear Customer,
We received your order, the seat covers shall be ready in two weeks and will be delivered to you within the cbd free of charge.
Thank you for using Kambongosi Furniture
Kambongosi

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
If you are cannot reach the seller or have a face to face chat with them in their shop, it might be wise to keep off any online based companies without clear indications of their operations. More specifically, avoid any of those claiming to be online based and they only advertise on Facebook using downloaded pictures.


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Anonymous vs Paypal
 Costa Rica
Occurred: 2017-04-26; Posted: 2017-05-14

Transacting via Paypal Might Result in Unfair Loss of Money
I sold iTunes gift cards worth of 500 dollars on eBay and the buyer asked me to send iTunes codes through message as they required those codes. They kindly thanked me but seconds later, they disputed the charge on their Paypal account with the company. At this point, I was unaware of the proceedings and so, I shipped the physical gift cards to them in order to allow me forward the tracking number as proof of transaction.
When I realized I had been tricked, I complained to Paypal but nothing helped me to get back the money from the buyer since the company sided with the client.

I later complained to BBB hoping this would help me get back my money by making PayPal reimburse the money I lost. However,I was informed that since I happened to send the codes to buyer via a message on eBay, I was not eligible for seller protection. Paypal handles these issues so carelessly thus encouraging fraud, this is very much disappointing and discouraging for sellers, especially first time sellers on the site.

GRIEVANCES
Financial Losses
Fraudulent Representation

MESSAGE FROM Paypal
My apologies for the confusion and inconveniences caused. However, you are ineligible for seller protection since you send the code message to the client via eBay message. There is nothing we can do.
We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
If you are new to online transaction, please get someone with experience to help you know how to avoid being defrauded by Paypal and the buyers/sellers.


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Anonymous vs Sky Cable service provider
Surigao  Philippines
Occurred: 2017-04-17; Posted: 2017-07-28

Paid a package of channels in SkyCable but Some main channels not Available and they don't give refund.
I subscribe to Skycable 299 with basic channels to enjoy the shows. When they represented me with different packages, I am quickly sold in availing the 299 package particularly because NBA premium and Basketball TV channels. I am a big fan of NBA and I tuned in everyday for NBA games, updates and analysis. It was on the month of April when the NBA playoffs is about to start. Suddenly Basketball TV and other channels gone Unavailable in the middle of subscription in the middle of the month of April.
I quickly went to the nearest office to inquire what happened and how will they redeem the customers. This is the statement from Skycable:
SKYCABLE has given no timetable on the return of Basketball TV and NBA Premium to its channel lineup, but assured it is “working on a resolution” with NBA rights-holder Solar Entertainment with the league's playoffs drawing near.
I am expecting it will only take few days to fix and the said channels will be back just in time for Playoffs.
What happened is until then, Basketball TV did not aired back. I went to the nearest office to complain. I was expecting then will redeem the incident like some sort of refund or additional channels. but instead, then simply say "SORRY" and nothing more. I ask them, "This is the fault of the Company right", the representative says "YES" and so I added "so what the customer gets is just SORRY, no refunds, no consolations, no adjustment of the billing?" they say "NO, just Sorry".
If you look closely, you are subscribing according to the channels they represented but they failed to deliver. I think it is unfair and Breach of Contract. They don't return the money and they didn't do anything either to make the customer satisfied/happy. instead, it sounds more of stealing.

GRIEVANCES
Lack of Due Diligence
Breach of Contract

MESSAGE FROM Sky Cable service provider
SKYCABLE has given no timetable on the return of Basketball TV and NBA Premium to its channel lineup, but assured it is “working on a resolution” with NBA rights-holder Solar Entertainment with the league's playoffs drawing near.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Choose other Cable subscriber.


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Anonymous vs Local Honey extractor
Maharashtra  India
Occurred: 2017-04-13; Posted: 2017-05-23

Misrepresented 14 kgs as 34 kgs - Pure Honey
My family lives in a house with a huge garden, and like every year, we have to remove a massive 2-3 feet tall honeycomb from under our solar panels. We live in a society where a lot of local unregistered workers do garden work. We asked one such guy to come and remove the honey comb and give us the honey. He charged us with 350 Rs. per Kg of honey extracted and billed us for 34 kgs. It sure looked a lot. I wasn't home, my mother collected the honey in 4 different utensils. The weight did not feel suspicious to her. They even used a spring based weighing scale to measure the quantity.
I have a regular weighing scale in my room, so when I returned home, I used it to measure it and to my surprise, it was only 14 Kgs! They had tampered with the scale and we were cheated with an extra bill of 20 Kgs!

GRIEVANCES
Misrepresentation


MESSAGE FROM Local Honey extractor

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
It is common in India to hire unlicensed garden laborers If it is something you can verify, ALWAYS verify. I made the mistake of not asking my mom to verify as a rule. I learned it the hard way. If you don't have a weighing scale, buy one. It isn't expensive and is very useful in general. At least in India, local workers are often the best solution due to convenience and lack of licensed laborers. Be very tough with them so they realize that cheating is not in their best interest.


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Anonymous vs PayPal
 South Africa
Occurred: 2017-04-11; Posted: 2017-05-09

Paypal impossible to reach
I was recently informed by a client that money was sent to me via my Paypal account. However, I have not used my account for approximately 18 months, and had lost my password. The email and cellphone number associated with my account are also no longer in use. I had no way of logging into my account.

I browsed the PayPal website extensively to find a way to make contact with someone at Paypal in order to rectify this issue. NO email address is supplied to contact their help desk unless you're logged in. Which I couldn't do. A phone number is supplied which I was instructed to use to 'call as a guest'. The number doesn't work. There is NO WAY for me, an existing client, to log into the Paypal website, and NO WAY to contact anybody at PayPal in order to solve this issue. On the blogs, I could see that I'm not the only person with this type of problem.

The following is what PayPal claims on the landing page of their site: "We've got you covered. We can reimburse you if something’s not right.
Shop with peace of mind..." This, to me, is gross marketing lies of the service they offer - they clearly don't care about their clients. Period.

GRIEVANCES
Indifference
Financial Losses
Marketing Lies

MESSAGE FROM PayPal
None.

ADVICE FROM Anonymous
Stay away, if you want continuous good service. Use Skrill instead; they're more responsive.


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Anonymous vs