So a strange thing happened to me this week! Someone used my gmail to create a Walmart account and I got an email saying they bought an $80 lego set. I was able to log into the created account with my regular google login. They entered a different phone number but kept my email and also the card used to buy the lego set was not mine or anyone I know.

So it seems like they just used my email to create this account. Nothing else in my bank accounts or finances look out of the ordinary but I'm worried that I'm missing something or I should be more concerned.

I've since changed my gmail password, and added a secondary email. I already had 2 factor auth on it but double checked that it was enabled.

Just wanted to throw it out there and see if anyone else had things I should be concerned about in terms of fraud prevention. Thank you!

I got sucked into one of those “private investment” scams on Instagram about six weeks ago. It started with a polished ad, then I was added to a Telegram group where they showed fake live trading screens and daily profits. A “manager” started messaging me privately, building trust over a couple of weeks. Eventually I transferred $9,400 USDT. For the first week they even showed fake gains in my dashboard. Then the withdrawal function disappeared, the manager ghosted me, and the whole group vanished.

I spent the next two weeks trying to do everything myself, reporting to my bank, filing with Action Fraud, submitting to the crypto exchange, and contacting IC3. Everything felt slow and hopeless, like I was just shouting into the void.

Has anyone else here gone through a similar crypto or investment scam recently? What actually helped you the most during the reporting and recovery process? Any tips you wish you’d known earlier?

I received a voicemail from someone impersonating Amazon Customer Support. They claimed I purchased an iPhone 6 for $999.99 and then escalated the call saying my identity was used to open Chase and US Bank accounts and an Amazon business account using a fake email.

They then tried to transfer me to a supposed “Social Security Department” to check if my information was compromised.

The caller identified themselves with a fake “badge ID” and a phone number, and then attempted to request sensitive information including my ZIP code and personal identity verification details.

This appears to be a scam/phishing attempt designed to extract personal information.

⚠️ Reminder: Amazon, banks, and Social Security will NOT call like this or request sensitive data over unsolicited calls.

Stay safe and don’t share personal information with unknown callers.

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Hello community,

I’m searching for other victims like myself, who were defrauded by my mortgage broker and his unlicensed contractor. Below is an update to my story.

My legal situation has been on going for a year now and I’ve done my best to keep my composure and pretend that everything is fine.

The next hearing is in a few weeks. Many of you know and have worked with the Mortgage broker and did not have any issues. I will never know why he targeted me and took advantage. Right now he and his accomplice know they are in trouble because they are making offers which include a non-disclosure agreement so that I will stay silent while they continue their fraud scheme. However, their offer doesn’t even cover my legal fees.

I’m not the type to ask for money. What I’m most in need of is sharing this so that I can connect with more of their victims. I know I am not the only one. I’ve been in contact with 2 others who will be coming forward after the outcome of my case. I cannot state their names and company here due to my case, but I can message you, and please message me if you have any information that might help.

I’m not trying to make money from this. I have faith that I will recoup my losses. I will payback everyone who donates.

As of today, my house is finished. But living in a house under construction for 8 months with no kitchen, no washer and dryer, and a barely functional bathroom was brutal. I thank God everyday that He helped me get through the last year. I am grateful for all of my family and friends who know what I’ve been going though and support me. It means the world to me and Khloe.

Please share so that I can find other people who were victimized by these men.

Hello FraudPrevention Fam

Does anyone know how I can locate the address of someone who moved but kept the same phone number. This is a person who did home improvement work and did not finish the job handy man style. I would like to litigate in small claims court. I cant move forward without an address.

Hi everyone,

I recently ordered OnePlus Buds 3 Pro from Amazon, but instead I received boAt Airdopes 219. The shocking part is that the invoice inside the package clearly mentions OnePlus Buds 3 Pro.

I’ve already:

Uploaded photos showing the product and invoice mismatch

Contacted Amazon support multiple times

They said the issue is under investigation and asked me to call back on 28th

However, I don’t see any return/replacement request in my account, and I haven’t received any confirmation email or SMS

I’m a bit worried because I’ve heard that sometimes after investigation Amazon may deny the claim saying the correct item was delivered.

Has anyone faced a similar issue?

What was the outcome?

Did Amazon resolve it or did you have to escalate?

Any tips on what I should do next to make sure I don’t get stuck?

Any advice would be really helpful. Thanks!