r/Report_scams

so to make a long story short, I get a call (that I now know was a scam) and they claimed to be calling about fraudulent activity and ended up hacking into my account by 'verifying' information and the scammers etransferred themselves around $10k from my personal chequing and business savings accounts. I called the bank immediately after it happened and I saw the fraudulent transactions, but I am terrified of my identity being stolen and getting none of the money back from the bank. You can clearly tell they are I consistent with my spending habits as it's like 10 e-transfers back to back with new payees added to the account in the same hour. I also filed a police report and called Equifax but it's 2am and I am spiralling and would love some insight/helpful words thank you so much 💕

Before any one calls me stupid trust me I know.

So long story short I went in sexting Reddit found a girl who said she was my age and we were bout to start sexting but I like a dumbass sent her my face and penis when she asked without any logic, I know I’m stupid, and now she is using it to blackmail me by posting it somewhere saying I’m a pedophile I have her Reddit user, her email, and her bitcoin address sending thingy, as well as her email but she has my face and cock.

idk what to do I’m scared shitless I don’t wanna have being a pedophile In my permanent record she then asked for money which I didn’t send her btw I’m an 18 year old boy and she said she was 18 as-well before well blackmailing me so here we are what the hell should I do?

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Bought a couch from a Temu seller called YEAH SOFA and this whole thing has turned into a nightmare.

At first everything looked normal. Listing looked legit, photos looked good, price wasnt even “too good to be true” level. Then right after payment cleared everything changed.

Shipping kept getting delayed.
Seller stopped answering clearly.
They kept avoiding direct questions.
Cancellation suddenly became difficult.
Instead of solving the issue they started pushing weird partial compensation offers.

Honestly feels like they never intended to properly fulfill the order in the first place.

What really pissed me off is the fake customer service behavior. The whole “we understand your concern dear customer” copy-paste responses while doing absolutely nothing to fix it.

I started documenting everything:

• screenshots of the listing
• seller messages
• shipping delays
• refund attempts
• product details before edits

After digging online I realized there are TONS of complaints involving Temu sellers doing similar stuff. Wrong items, bait-and-switch listings, fake discounts, delayed shipping until refund windows get messy, etc. - They also had to pay 2 million ordered by the FTC for malpractice.

Seriously....F* Temu.

Has anyone else dealt with YEAH SOFA specifically?

Has this happened to anyone else? I got into a booth on the train to Budapest and two women in their 40’s and 60’s kept insisting to help me put my luggage in the overhead compartment. I said no I didn’t need help (I’m in my 30’s and able to do it myself) and they insisted. I looked down and my crossbody bag on my chest was zipped wide open and my wallet was on the floor. I noticed and went to pick it up and the two women were gone. I’m so upset.

I would say Private Delights is the only site I’ve found that’s 100% legit. You still have to be cautious on the rest of them.

Quick notes from my experience:

- Erotic Monkey — pretty legit.

- Escort Babylon — pretty legit.

- Call Escort — pretty legit.

- MegaPersonals, Tryst, Hot — somewhat legit, mixed results.

- Escort Alligator — about 50/50, be extra cautious.

- Bedpage — mostly scammers.

There are more sites out there — you can find them by searching online — but that’s been my experience so far. I don’t know how familiar you are with this world, so here are some tips to help you avoid getting scammed. It’s crazy how many fake profiles are out there, and a lot of people fall for them. I learned some things the hard way and I want to save you that hassle.

First, look at the bio. If it’s full of slurs or lines like “no condoms,” “any position,” “I fuck you good,” or other over-the-top sexual phrases, don’t contact them. That kind of language is 99.9% a sign of a scam. I can send examples of fake profiles if you want to see what they look like.

If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Perfect photos, a flawless-sounding bio, or very low prices are big red flags.

Prices tell you a lot. In 2026 it’s rare to find a reputable provider under $300 an hour — $300–$350 is lucky, and many charge $400+ for an hour. Very low rates are often bait.

Pay attention to how they write. Many scammers are overseas and their messages often have odd grammar or phrasing. Poor English by itself isn’t proof, but combined with other warning signs it’s worth being suspicious.

Most legitimate providers won’t ask you to send money up front. Some will ask for a small deposit for outcalls or first-time bookings, but most prefer payment in person before anything happens. If someone insists on large deposits, wire transfers, or untraceable payment methods, be very careful. If they’re overly demanding about sending money, that’s a red flag.

There are also “pro” scammers who make everything look legitimate. For example, they’ll say they’re at a nearby hotel but won’t give the address, have you drive there, then demand payment before giving a room number. That’s a 100% scam—don’t fall for it. If one of their first messages is “what’s your ZIP code?” or they try to find out your location before giving theirs, that’s often a scam tactic. You should get their location first so you can confirm they’re actually nearby.

Use a prepaid phone or an app that gives you a separate number, and create that account with a different email — not your main one. There are cases where you message a number, don’t get a timely reply, and then later receive threatening calls or texts saying your family is at risk unless you pay. It’s all bait. Keeping your contact info separate limits your exposure.

Everything I’ve said isn’t 100% accurate in every case — every provider works differently. Some legit people will ask for a deposit; others won’t. Some accept only cash, others use discreet payment apps; communication styles and boundaries vary. Use these tips to lower your risk, but adapt to each provider’s stated terms and trust your instincts. All of this is based off my experience for years now. One thing I hate to see is the hard-working people getting scammed for hundred or thousands of dollars. So please if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out or if you’re going through any trouble I am not on here all the time, but I try to get on daily so if I don’t reply right away, it’s not that I’m ignoring you. I just haven’t hopped on. I will reply to everyone. PLEASE SHARE TO GET THIS MESSAGE ACROSS!!! My goal is to help as much people as possible to prevent them from getting scammed. Stay safe everyone.

A close relative of mine got scammed through a phishing link on WhatsApp. Unfortunately the link has been deleted on WhatsApp before it could be sent to the authorities. Is there a way I can retrieve the WhatsApp link that was used to defraud my relative?.

So I went to Lowe’s yesterday and bought about $170 worth of mulch and other items. When we went to the garden register the cashier immediately asked if we have a phone number with them. A little weird bc that has never happened, but ok I gave them my number. As they were processing the order I asked them if my veterans discount had been applied, to which they said “yes, you have $17.xx off”. When we got to the car my wife looked at the receipt and noted that no discount had come off. She went back and the cashier told her there was nothing they could do and we had to go to the service desk. We did and they looked at the receipt and said, “ok, $12.xx goes back on your card”. Ok

This morning I looked at my account and it shows no purchase. I chatted with their AI and it told me the purchase went to another account and I would have to call and speak to someone.

Is this a scam? Possibly placing orders under another account for points?

Thoughts?

Closed an account at wf and by the time I got home I had received 5 calls from loan scammers. I had none before this. Does not seem coincidental to me. So glad to be rid of this bank!

Hello a while ago I got scammed on telegram my Roblox account got terminated and I was so sad and mad so I went to TikTok and saw these comments saying go to telegram so I did and I messaged a guy I think his name was cliff_hacks or hacks something like that his pfp is a anonymous mask guy but I ended up giving him my email address ONLY no password but nothing strange has happened my email is secured a lot but can he still do bad things with my email or ddos my email by signing me up for spam this was 8 months ago could any of you give me advice.