Arthur writes about Global Resources: I, too, was defrauded by Global Resources. My situation is identical to the one already posted. I have com-
plained to everyone and filed reports with everyone to no avail. Is there no help for the people like us?? [Editor's note: See Posted Scam Reports, Page 4]

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Leslie writes about a Nigerian scam: I have actually been the victim of an international scam. It all started when I met this guy on a website, XXXX
XXXXXX. [Editor's note: The Website and below email addresses have been "Xd" for security purposes. However, they are on file for law en-
forcement use.] Our relationship was based on an open and honest rela-
tionship, so I thought. This guy claimed to be from Florida, but was working and living in Nigeria. He claimed that he was a U.S. citizen (but could never spell like an American, nor did he sound like an American). He claimed he was overseas for a large US computer software company installing software.

    After talking for a few days, he claimed that he had been so moved by my profile on XXXXXXXXXX that he had to talk with and get to know me better. He got in my good graces and convinced me he wanted to marry me and loved me so much. Eventually, after about 3 months of getting to know him better, I thought he was true and could trust him. He tells me he wants to come here to California to be with me so we can get married and start our new life together. But his company won’t let him leave so soon and if he wanted to leave, he would have to pay for his own air line ticket. So I tell him that is fine, what did he need to do to do this? He tells me that all his money is in a bank under the company’s name as a payee and that he was going to have his company send me his money in money orders. I was to cash the money orders and wire him the money to buy a ticket so he could fly back home to the states.

    I still didn't think anything of it and agreed. So, he sends the money orders which I took to my bank to cash, but they told me they can't cash the money orders because I'm so over drawn on my account that I would have to put the money into my account so they could place the money on a hold. But I told them I did not want to do that. So, I just cashed the money orders at another location and wired the money as requested. Well, needless to say, I came to find out the money orders were fake when two cops showed up to take me to jail for trying to cash fake checks. They let me out the next day and I had to go to court.

    Needless to say, he still asks me about his money, and I just make up what ever I can think of to tell him that I think he will believe. It's been working so far. His name is Jeffery David Lawson. If you get an IM from XXXXXXXX
XX, XXXXXXXXXX, or XXXXXXXXXX, watch out.

    The total cost of this scam came to $9,300. I will fight to prosecute this individual to the end.

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Sharon writes about a cat scam: I placed an ad on a Website because I needed to find my kitten a home. I received a response from a woman who seemed the perfect match. She said she had recently lost her pet and wanted a new one. She said she lived in New York. I asked for $30.00 for the pet as an adoption fee. Sometime later, I received a money order for $2,500. I also dealt with her husband.

    He asked me to cash the money order and wire it to the shipping company. He gave me the address and I wired the money. After I wired the money he was very impatient to get the cat. However, the shipping company never came to get the cat. Then I found out the money order was counterfeit and I had to pay back $2,500 to my bank. I contacted my local police dept and the IC3. I thought a money order was guaranteed money. I had no idea. I have learned a very expensive lesson.

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Emily writes about "Phishing": I received e-mail messages from what I thought was an on-line payment service; a legitimate service which I have used many times in the past. I was somewhat leery because of the information that was being requested, but I obliged the e-mail request and provided information which I should not have given. When the request for information began to come rather frequently, I contacted the on-line payment service and forwarded some of the messages I had received. The company immediately responded and advised that these messages did not come from them. It was recommended that I contact my financial institution immediately. Within the next few days, transaction after transaction began to appear on my on-line service account and my bank account. I had to file a police report, get documents notarized, and my life was turned upside down! Please, please be sure to follow security measures that are provided to you by different legitimate services. Be sure to look for the lock on any site that you may purchase something from.

    I do not plan to purchase anything via the Internet again. I've read many stories about Internet scams and I did not think that I would fall victim to one. I did not pay close attention to what I was doing and I provided information that I shouldn't have. It's true, you are assisting these scam artists when you answer their e-mails or click on links. I will be sure to type in any address of websites that I use. Frequently change passwords and security questions and DO NOT give this information out. I guarantee that I will stay on top of the game now; I've learned a very good lesson by falling victim to an Internet scam! It will probably haunt me for sometime to come!

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Allen writes about a lottery scam: Warning regarding an e-mail on-line lottery fraud. You may or may not have seen this but the contents are as follows:

Dear Winner, This Email is to inform you that you emerged a winner of £552,000,00 on our online draws which was played on the 10th of March, 2007 YOUR WINNING DETAILS REFERENCE NUMBER:UK/839030X2/14 BATCH NUMBER:065/088/XY24 TICKET NUMBER:023-1111-790-458. To begin your claim, do file for the release of your winning by contacting our fiduciary agent using the details as given below: Barrister Henry Price Esq. Fiduciary/ Claims Agent. Email inquiry: XXXXXXXXXX [Editor's note: Xd for security purposes. Open to law enforcement.] Yours Truly, Sir. Steven Smith Co-ordinator (Online Promo Co-Ordinator) Online Lottery.

    After receiving this e-mail, I did some research and found this fraud listed in a blog almost word for word, including the winning ticket number. The only difference was the winning draw date.

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Dora writes about a bad credit scam: I applied for a loan. I was approved and filled out all necessary paper work. I was working with a representative named XXXXXXXXXX. [Editor's note: Email address Xd for security purposes. Open to law enforcement.] He faxed me the contract and then told me that I needed to send $925.00 to a Ms. Smith in Ontario Canada. Once the $925.00 was received the $5000.00 would be deposited in my account of choice 24/48 hours later. I sent the money and I have yet to see the deposit. I have called Mr. Edwards and have emailed him and he has yet to call me or email me back. I called the 800 number and spoke to a lady by the name of Linda I faxed her all the paper work because she was going to look into this. I have yet to hear from her either. I have emailed her and have left her voice messages. I have since found out this is a money scam and has happened to other people. I have reported it to the FBI and FTC and other scam alert websites. I have also learned never send money if you have to send money up front for anything 9 times out of 10 it is a scam. These people thrive on people with bad credit and offer loans and take advantage of people. Please be aware.

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Tameka writes about a mystery shopping scam: I was contacted by a Customer Service Perceptions recruiter for a position in mystery shopping. The recruiter discussed all the wonderful details about becoming a mystery shopper and she also had a copy of my resume on-line. I agreed to become a mystery shopper for Customer Service Perception. All assignments had to be completed at any major retail chain within 48 hours receiving the envelope. The agency was hired to recruit people to evaluate employees’ professionalism at the job. A major aspect of mystery shopping is confidentiality she stressed; therefore, I was to keep my identity hidden so the employees won’t put up an act. All assignments were mailed from Canada. Also enclosed were two $900.00 personal money orders and a document with instructions to transfer the funds to Canada. My job was to pose as a regular shopper and watch employees perform their jobs and describe everything I saw on paper. When it was time to transfer the money, that was the end of my assignment for the day. I had to transfer the funds to a fake relative in Canada, so the cashier wouldn’t suspect my identity as a mystery shopper.

    After my first assignment I had to fax my personal evaluation sheet, along with time sheets, and call her with the transfer transaction reference number. She would then send me another assignment with the same items, instructions, and I would continue to perform regular job duties.

    It wasn’t until I received a call from my bank telling me my account is negative because of the bad money orders I’ve been cashing. Now, the recruiter doesn’t answer any of my calls. As a result, I’m in debt $5,400.00 with my bank.

    I received a telephone call from a lawyer in California. He wanted me to call him (another scam); he was also on a three way. When the detective called the number back, it kept ringing. This is a nightmare I’m living! I hope some one can learn from my experience.

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Susan writes "I went to jail...": I went to jail for a scam that I innocently fell into!! My husband and I had recently went to a company party that was held at a nearby casino. While we were there we signed up for give-a-ways. Everything from trips to jackpots for money. When we returned home we didn't think anything of it again. Three weeks after our trip, I received a letter in the mail with a $2,900.00 check. It stated that I had won a jackpot. I called the number on the letter and also called the bank that the check was written from. Everything checked out fine. We had never won anything before and I just assumed that my "weird" feeling was from not knowing what to expect when you win. I went to a cashing agent a couple of days later. I had got off work too late to go by my bank. While I was waiting to have the check cashed, the agent had called the police! Within ten minutes I was handcuffed and lying on the floor. I went to jail and spent the night. Agents from Florida were there 6 hours later to interview me. I was an emotional mess! I have 2 little girls and a husband at home that was scared also. I was not granted a bond until the police investigated the check and my story. Thank God they believed my story and realized that I was an innocent bystander. I was released the following afternoon. I might not have lost any money, but I lived in hell for 48 hours. Beware! I hope no one has to go thru what I did.

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Traci writes about a puppy scam: People steal photos from websites. Even photos now with watermark. Send them by email to buyers inquiring through a scam ad they have placed online and in the newspapers. They email these stolen photos and in return ask the buyer to wire the money to get the puppy shipped to them. They are luring people in by asking a minimal amount compared to the usual prices of the breeds. Of course there is no puppy and no recourse from a buyer sending money this way! I bet hundreds of thousands to millions have been scammed by this! I get contacted monthly from buyers who have been scammed or contact me because photos were stolen from my website and sent to them by these scammers.

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