Imagine getting a call from +1 (843) 274-8997 that pretends to be a police detective demanding money. The pattern matches a widespread extortion and spoofing scam where the caller pressures victims with false legal threats. Never return the call or provide personal data; instead, let the call go to voicemail and quickly block the number on your device. File a complaint with the FTC, the FCC’s robocall database, and your local police department. Keep a log of the call timestamp and any recorded messages. Educate friends and family so the scheme loses its power.
I was deceived by a scammer on a dating app, who claimed to be an underage girl and attempted to extort money from me.
After engaging in conversation with someone on a dating platform who claimed to be 20, things took a turn when the person sent unsolicited explicit images and later revealed they were 16, followed by the individual's father and a self-described investigator contacting me.
The actual numbers involved in this incident were 817-513-7813 and 347-379-0937
A disturbing call was made, claiming that a 15-year-old girl's father was contacting me, demanding $3,000 to replace damaged items, and threatening to ruin my life if I refused.
Why cant peoples post in the rite thread, thats the question.
A purported father of a 15-year-old girl contacted my son, alleging that he had sent nude pictures, which my son vehemently denied, and subsequently, the individual demanded $800 to replace a Galaxy Note7, threatening my son with fake official documents, including an arrest warrant, but our investigation revealed the threats to be baseless, and we have since tried to contact the supposed father and mother, who now refuse to answer our calls.
A similar experience occurred with the phone number 901-779-0220, and then the Wilmington, DE police number 302-654-5151 was spoofed.
After exchanging numbers with a person named Nick, who initially claimed to be 37 but later admitted to being 17, I received a call from a man claiming to be his father, Mr. Miller, who demanded compensation for a damaged laptop.
A nearly identical incident occurred to me, involving a girl named Taylor and her father, Michael Taylor, from South Carolina, who made suspicious requests
This carolina phone number, 864 907-2423, was used by a girl i was talking to on Scout, she said she was 19, but her dad said she is 16 and now he is threatening to call the cops because i aparently sent nude pics to his daughter.
The total amount was $1,150, which is the total of all the payments
these underaged girl scam numbers seem to be comming from the eastern seaboard, i think its the same peopel who work in telemarketing
Apparently, an extortionist is Operating in this area, pretending to be a police officer by spoofing the number of the local police department. It seemes you'v got to use your brain and conduct some reseach, try googling it somtime.
Fear is exactly what these extortionists aim to instill, so it's essential to remain calm and informed by researching this ongoing scam.
These individuals are attempting extortion, making false claims and threatening victims; reporting them to the authorities is essential
Following a call from the Fremont department, I was given this number and am now feeling anxious.
Guys, thanks for the help but i'm stil kinda scared thats all.
Brief neutral call, no issues.
Be cautious, as it appears you are being targeted by scammers; prior posts have warned about this, and it's advisable to ignore and block these calls to avoid interacting with these individuals.
Paying an extortionist dont make sence, try reading my other post
Helllo
Facing a similar situation is quite frustrating
I recived the same thing, and now im freaking out rite now, is it a serius thing? been texting the guy too
It's imperative to recognize this as an extortion attempt. The appropriate course of action would be to file a complaint with the authorities, as this behavior is a clear case of extortion.
A valuable lesson can be learned from reading the other posts, which contain the answer you are seeking. It is essential to read and educate yourself to avoid missing crucial information.
I'm wondering if anyone has found a resolution to this issue?
Obvioulsy, this is a scam, there are many threads about it, you should make a police report to your local autorities
Following a voicemail from a number allegedly associated with the Denver Police HQ, where the message was largely inaudible except for a mention of 'resolution' and 'no charges,' a callback revealed it was likely a scam, as the Denver PD stated they wouldn't contact me unless I had reported a crime.
Extortion attempts have been reported with this number, involving a purported detective and underage girl, but all parties are actually adults, and the scammers frequently use a code and call on weekends, so it's advised to ignore and block these calls and report them to the authorities
A similar experience was had with +1 (843) 274-8997.