Scammers push people to pay with iTunes gift cards

Theres another scam from Oec i believe giving away grants of $50,000 to $100, 000. Adminstrator is Nancy peterson..407 area 603 on text. Was told i needed to but itunes card to ger pin number to make the delivery to my door in Cash. When i asked them to be more soecific. As i was to hide number ftom friends etc yet was told to take picture if card..send to? And then keep card until i receives my grant. Only aales for $100 card but i said if its onky for a oin id then u could buy a $25 card? .it took me forever for them to explain his they were using pin. When i learned id send them a picture? How dumb. Unfortunately someone had hacked a friends FB and she fell for the scam. They even oretended ti be my friend. I asked them some questions i knew only my friend woukd know and thet declned to answer and went away. They returned via atext somehow. Same old crap. BEWARE if even from a friend.

Is a itunecard used to text or call on a phone

I had several people o Facebook that had sent friend request, so I accepted them. Well this one "girl" was texting me through messenger and we talked for a couple of days, then all of a sudden she told me that she was about to run out of airtime and wanted to know if I could send "her"a $50 Itunes card and dummy me went got one and sent the code on it. Well we continued talking to each other then a couple of days later she told me that someone took her phone and she was using a computer to talk to me but she wanted me to send "her" a $100 ITunes card so she could put it with some money that "her uncle" gave "her"so once again I fell for it and did. Now this is the strange part, when "she" asked me I told "her"that I would have to think about overnight, and "she" said ok and we kept talking. The next day "she"was on and I told "her" a lie just to see if "she" was scamming me, I told "her" that my mom needed some money and she told me ok 2 give my mom whatever she needed, and I thought for sure I would never hear from the "girl" again but 2 my surprise "she" texted me later and we talked some more. Well I though that maybe "she" was real so I bought the Itunes cars and sent it to her for the phone by the way "she" said "she" could turn the cards into cash, needless to say I haven't heard from " her" yet. I should have know something was up because of "her" grammar was not English. She sent a couple of pics and I have a program on my phone that allows my to check out pics and when I did the pic came back from another person and I confronted "her" and told me that was here just a different name on Google, now I feel so stupid, and now I won't trust anybody on Facebook unless I know them personally. I hope my story can help somebody out there from going through this mess.

I have been talking to a guy who says his name is Robert Wert at one time he said it was Robert Green is supposed to be in South Africa working. I sent him a ITunes card once & told my family & they explained it to me. He tried again all the way to today. When he found out he was not going to get another card. He blocked me on the phone. So sent him a text message letting him know he was the one that got played. I’m still laughing

Country singers are asking me to buy them I tunes

Tim McGraw Clint black Garth Brooks ask me to get iTunes for them because they don't have time to get their own is this a scam

This guy I been talking to he says he is a 4 star general he wants me to send him a 250 dollars I tune card .

I had this happen when I called Paypal. Said there was suspicious activity on my acct. (which they apparently blocked) at the call center. It is someone with a heavy accent. I talked four different people. They said I needed to purchase two different large amounts on iTunes card and Google card. I could hear conversation in the background with then talking to other customers. I did it and when they couldn’t get my password corrected they said I would need to purchase one more large amt . When I refused he said he would call me the next day to try again to correct. I kept questioning him but he assured me the money would be back in my acct before midnight. I checked the numbers on the back of the cards and he had already used them. I am still so angry. The number I called on PayPal that evening went straight to a went straight to someone supposed to help me. So watch out if you call for help at PayPal...I have never had to contact them before so how am I suppose to know it was not legit....

attention Bridget Small FTC If a person asks you for credit card information so they can receive money from US Texas Post Office directly into your credit card and ask for name, address,last 4 of soc sec number, mother's maiden name,date of birth, credit card #'s with cvv and copy of photo id, is this a scam?

is anyone else out there being scammed by a young lady named Emily morne

Yes I was scammed by a hot 36 year old. He's actually Italian. Dead father. No contact with mother or sister. Said he lived in Canada and owned his own company. Was working in Benin and the Benin government would not let him leave until he paid a few thousands worth of dollars. He's now in Mexico still asking for money. Said he needed an iTunes card to buy food. LOL That's a good one. Watch out for Benito Matteo (if that's his real name). He a very resourceful guy. Will play upon your vulnerabilities to get you hooked. Don't believe him. He truly is a liar and a fraud.

Same thing is happening to me right now. Says she is in the Navy in Africa and needs iTune cards for important information that she doesn't want any third party to know about. First asked for a $50 card for a presentation that she claimed she had to give to other soldiers to prepare them, now says she needs $100 worth every two weeks and doesn't know what to do because if she doesn't get it she will be punished by her commandant. She sends pictures and it shows her in military uniform so can't figure out if she scamming or telling the truth. But also says she is divorcee with a three-year-old daughter. And started talking about being together in marriage when she gets home supposedly in 5 months. Met this one on a dating app that I have never tried before and she instantly wants to use Kik app to chat and know each other better. I have looked up her name that she has given me and they're also are no files of anyone with that name! I have never had this happen before and immediately thought something was wrong with this whole situation so had to look it up and now I am definitely glad that I did!

The guy is that trying to get me to send, Steven franklyn!

A guy on Instagram has been asking for me to purchase iTunes cards for his kids to play games. I didn't do it. I didn't know how they used them, but now I do. Thanks for the article.

Wow! I didn't realize that so many people were going through the same thing, that I am. I have been contacted by many men claiming to be on "Peacekeeping missions" and celebrities and widowers. I haven't sent an iTunes codes or money to them but, I got scammed by a company called ERC. It really exists but, they don't give grants to individuals. I'm out $600, because I fell for that one. They said I was approved for $140,000. I hate that they got me but, it trained me, to not fall again. Every time I am contacted by a scammer, I turn them in, as fast as I can. I block them, then report it. But, it's still happening every day. I can't even enjoy social media any more. Please don't fall for anything, unless they're honest and say they just want to listen to some music or watch a movie. Now, I can handle that. If I've been friends with them, for awhile, I might send a $25 iTunes card. But, I won't make it a habit. I'd like to believe that a man, who says he's in the service, really is. I come from a military family. But, honestly, I think it's a better idea, to just refuse any new friends. You don't ever know who you're really chatting with. I've be contacted by at least 7 Keith Urbans. Lol! Be careful, and never give out any personal information. PS. I was on this page because someone is trying to scam me right now. Thanks for all the advise.

Yes, I was scammed for $100.00 for an iTunes card, so I did the research on Scams for 2018. WOW! What an abundant amount of information on all types of scams going on. Hey everyone! We have to REMEMBER the INTERNET is just like Disney Land. We normally use the Internet for educational purposes etc. There are people who don't have a life. They pray on others, who are caught up in their own life and caught off guard falling for scams. EVERYONE WANTS a quick fix, whether it is in finance, love and romance etc. Say to yourself this is the REAL world, not the fantasy world. Do your RESEARCH BEFORE advancing to the next step, for example-buying an iTunes card. Think and ask yourself questions. Be aware of RED FLAGS!!! Who in their right mind is going to give you their real name and other information on the internet. These scam artists are hiding behind a computer screen. My scam involved a guy who used someone else's picture, who was linked to Facebook, which I will NEVER have a Facebook account. In my opinion, Facebook is a Soap Box. These people ask you for simple information as in: location, job, marital status, hobbies/interests, etc. They are gaining your trust. They take your pictures and information you send them etc., and use them posing as you in another scam. These people should be held accountable for their actions. This guy said he needed an iTunes card to download forms he needed for his computer. This happened in KIK Messenger. One day on my KIK account a 33 year old white caucasian male asked to start a New Chat. I hit the Chat button. Red Flag #1 his 1st, 2nd or 3rd day on KIK. Conversation went on and I in return asked, How do you know me? He was looking for a nurse friend of his and came across my name. Yeah right? I told him I was married and older than him, which that didnt bother him at all. I said I am happily married. He changed the subject. His name he gave was John Lucas went to UCLA in Los Angeles. Originally from Egypt. Just so happens that Facebook account of John Lucas 33 from New Egypt, New Jersey and is a Construction Engineer. RED FLAG #2 as the conversation goes on a few English grammar words are out of order. RED FLAG #3 was an iTunes card for $400.00. RED FLAG #4 on the 6th day of conversation I get another New Chat on KIK Messenger, this time a handsome clean cut guy 19 years old and only 2 days on KIK. The conversation between these two guys were very similar just a different location, job etc. I'm used to hitting the BLOCK button lol. I know exactly what they are up to, but this is a serious matter and something needs to be done. Sometimes I think the IRS, FBI etc., think these are petty issues going on. For example, It's just like you have a situation at work and you go the chain of command route and your Supervisor responds with, "I understand what you're saying", "I hear you", "What can I do as the employee to make things better?" And you think OMG, really? These people in a Supervisory, Manager and Administration positions secluded themselves in their offices. This is soooooo unreal, but this is reality in today's world. At least you have LIVE people in front of you and not BEHIND a computer screen being anyone they want you to believe they are stealing other peoples pictures and information they get from you.

Hello all, could someone please explain where do you buy these gift cards that scammers request. Do you buy them in official Itunes store or some other website??

I have a person I just met on social media. She asked me if I can buy an I tunes card scratch the back off take a picture and send her the picture. She was looking for 30 dollars worth. Am I in danger at all if I do this?

If I choose to buy a iPhone card for let's say 50 bucks. I scratch off the back and take a picture of it and send it to my friend she can only use it for the 50 dollars. Correct.

Has anyone ever heard from Michael Brainfield?

I was contacted by a military guy who said was in Japan. He lost his wife to cancer and has 2 small children being care by an uncle. He said he was adopted, is an only child, and lost his parents in a car accident when he was little. He says he needs iTunes to keep in touch with me because he’s fallen in love and doesn’t want to stop talking to me. I sent him a $50 iTunes like an idiot and 3 days later he asked for $100 in iTunes because he needs to reach out to his children who he hasn’t spoken to in months and it’s worried something may be wrong. I am not falling for that crap anymore. By the way this scammer’s name was Troy Anderson

So... my mother got scammed big time . the name of the guy is Mike Wolson - he claims to work on the oil rig somewhere in London and was provoking my mom to buy I-Tunes for him so he could use it for cash to send to his daughter or whatever. She only bought it once and thank God she told me about this because I caught on time. But since she really doesn't understand much English and due to her naïve personality she have thus guy her 2 credit card accounts which he deposited 400-500 dollars so she could buy more I-tunes . I have no idea what to do next . Should I report it to the bank? He is calling my mother like non-stop . I need to stop this somehow !

Just blocked someone on Instagram, claimed to be with US Army, serving in Kabul. Very knowledgeable until"she"asked for a iTunes card. I'm aware of the scans and blocked account. It is Sarahyeonans620. BOLO!

I have been speaking with a guy who says he lives in New Jersey and will be coming back to the US for Christmas but arrives on the 23rd of December. We share photos and he has a son 13 and his name is Andy Nash. As we talked I informe him that I won’t send money or gift cards to anyone not playing those games he said he would never ask for any such things from his woman. The starting Monday he has asked for me to send him 2 iTunes cards for $100 each and would pay me back when he came to get me. I informed him I couldn’t do his for personal reasonss. He keeps saying I’m afraid I’ll lose you if I can’t talk with you everyday. I told him no I would be here when he comes home on the 23rd of December. But he says he can’t survive without talking to him daily.

Scammers are all over the internet. Around every corner I swear! I met a guy on the internet a year ago. He said he was an engineer for Off Shore on oil rigs and was headed to one the next day in Scotland. Said he lived in Oklahoma and goes by the name John Raymond. Anyone familiar with him. Wouldn't surprise me. Wife died 5 yrs ago and has a 14 year old daughter home with a nanny. It took him a while before he started asking for money. Then he told me he made a mistake counting the material he was using on the oil rig and he had to buy the extra material himself. He needed money to help buy it as he was due to leave the oil rig and he was going to come here when he did so he wanted to get the job done so he could leave. He needed about $7,000 all total. I sent him money. He didn't get the job done so signed another con tract and stayed several more months. He finally left and said they were flying him to L.A. to Headquarters to get his money and some belongings. While there he had Shell cash his check so he had a suitcase full of money. At the airport when they scanned his suitcase and saw all the money they arrested him for money laundering. Took him to Men's Central Jail where supposedly still is. I've called the jail a few times and no one there by that name. Name not on the roster either. He says his case is different so he is not listed, etc. Now he needs a few thousand to get out of jail...for his being there so long. Also wants me to send him itunes so Wallmart can change the card into girlie things for his daughter. And wants itunes so he can send emails on his phone. Think he is a scammer? Of course he is. I've just been an old fool. I've told him what I think and he argues with me about it. B ut I think the time has come to take hookups off my phone and say good bye.

On fb there is a thing going around saying that tyler perry will pay you a 100,000.00 for holiday if you are chosen well my boyfriend was picked as a winner but they need a itune gift card of $100 to pay for shipping. Could this be a scam

I want to know what all steps need to be done? There has been someone scamming my mother for the past 6 months. She is disabled, they contacted her originally saying she quaified for a grant then after she sent the original amount they wanted they began threatening her, her children and grandchildren. I just found out 3 days ago while she was in surgery and they called her phone demanding the money and threatened to blow her house up. I went to the local sheriff dept made a report said there was nothing else they could do, then filed with the attorney generals office, and FBI said they won’t touch it. As of now my mother is out over $7000 $3000 in money gram which she did keep all records of $3000 in iTunes cards which she has records of and $1000 in google play cards, that not counting the $3000 they overdrafts her checking account and the $14000 worth of income turned in under her ss number in the past 3 months. So now her disablilty is being cut and I want to know what other steps I need to do.

I met this man through POF dating site he told me he was a military doctor and was retiring by the end of December 2018. In Kabul Afghanistan. He said he needed an iTunes card to file his retirement papers. Is that possible. I haven’t send anything yet.

there is a guy goes by the name daniel edweirdo says he is in the army at drum army base ny who is asking fir an itunes card to lead so we can video chat

He is claiming to be in the Army in Nigeria. On a secret mission. Gone for a year. Divorced with a son & daughter. Lives in Tennessee. Says he is German Mexican. Asks for itune card because his minutes almost up. Believe friend request was from Instagram. Did hangouts now on WhatsApp.

I have someone who is trying to scam me. Said she needed iphone gift card to add minutes to her phone. You can't add minutes to a phone with an iPhone card. You can only use the card for a iTunes Store, App Store, iBooks Store, or for an Apple Music membership. He/She (whoever it is) may try it on other people. Names used was Julisa_brown12 on instagram and BrendaClara. Also uses errors in English. Didn't get the iPhone card for hem. Be aware of these people. Look out for pretty faces trying to illicit sympathy from you.

Hi good day.. I want to share something. There is this one man who sent money to me via Western Union. The money is from Germany, so he told me to buy an iTunes gift card first as a verification for them to send the last 3 digits of numbers as my MTCN to be able to get the money through western union.. Is this a scam or not? I am hoping for your clear response. Thank you so much!

Matthew Vincent recently asked me to play a game on words with friends. Then asked me to chat on hangouts. After 2 days of chatting he needs an iTunes card so he can talk to his daughter. I didn’t get him the card. Hopefully he doesn’t get anyone’s money.

I have a guy telling me to buy either a amazon gift card or an I tunes gift card then he’ll send me money to my CashApp using the card.... is it a scam?

This person want me to buy him a 100dollars iTunes gift card for stupid itunes. He say he love me and want marry me. I thank this guy is scamming me because first he asked for a 50dollars iTunes card. And tell me to come over there where he lives. It fake prince Sebastie from Luxemboury Don't give him any money are iTunes card.

Hello I been asking to get a Amazon gift card to get into a famous music group for 50 dollars and they. Want the card info and my signature what should I do thank you

Does the name BENNETT PRINCE TAYLOR or BENNETT TAYLOR or TAYLOR BENNETT ring a bell with anyone. All of these comments reminds me of what he has done and still trying to get me to do. He supposed to be in Nigeria Africa. Wants ITUNE cards, WU, MoneyGram, now he says he sent me a package and the first cost was $150 then decided it was going to cost another $250 more so CUSTOMS can release it and the custodian will get it and deliver it to my door after I send him another$250!!! He's going to marry me when he get leave, I don't care or love him, always trying to make you feel low...and stresses you & demanding on doing stuff for him. He sent me a $5000 necklace plus $2000 I can have for me. Tried for me to give my bank acct # and charge card...BUT I DIDN'T! I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS GUY....HE HAD MY MIND & HEART WRAPPED!! At night & especially the weekend when I don't hear from him he says he been out with the patrol team. WOMEN & MEN GET OUT OF THESE TRAPS THEY HAVE SET FOR US!!! CUT THEM OFF! I'VE found the less I communicate with him the MORE MY FEELINGS FOR HIM LEAVES WITH GOD HELP!!! THEY ARE HABITUAL LIARS, MANIPULATORS DEMONS!!!!

Never fall pray to scammers once you pay they keep pestering you for more and more they will never leave you alone just block the number

I think we are talking about the same people who star falling in love and then ask you to send them a gift card, they keep falling in love every day and then they ask you to give them your account number online to want to send you money according to so that you keep them for when they come to see you. He has my email and phone number, what can those people do with my information??

It's easy to see now how Bill Gates is so rich. You cant convince me that there is nothing that apple and microsoft can do. They make it to easy for the scammers to get by with it because of the stupid policies

For me i'm a lot like the rest of you guys there is this guy who claims to be someone named Peter black I found him on grindr and we forwarded our chats to google hangouts. then later he said that he had a mission over in Afghanistan, Kabul and he was staying there less then 3 months and gave me this whole speech about his parents along with his brother and sister died in a car accident. now that he said he is in love with me he wants me to go and give him an I tunes gift card because he is out of space on his MacBook and needs an update.