Scam Detective
Phone Number

284-346-4349

Last reported Apr 10, 2026

Low Activity
  • 2 community reports from users

Campaign Intelligence

This cybersecurity investigation has identified a multi-faceted scam campaign operating through a network of 9 connected entities, including 5 phone numbers (689-247-4130, 844-587-4615, 284-346-4349, 800-500-3525, and 386-245-6064), 2 fraudulent domains (unitec-edu.org and isti.e-dukt.org), and 2 companies with significant consumer complaints. The campaign appears to target multiple sectors, with United Group Inc. accumulating 75 CFPB complaints in the vehicle loan industry and Direct, Inc recei...

Details

First Seen
4/9/2026
Last Reported
4/10/2026
Area Code
284

Linked Company Activity

United Group Inc.
479 BBB complaints
Ready Capital Corporation
4 BBB complaints · Other] [Business: No
Direct, Inc
127 BBB complaints

Connected Entities

Community Reports

You receive an email asking to order a product off your website. After providing pricing, you receive an email like this: Thank you for your prompt response. The total cost of $2945.12 is acceptable, and I am ready to proceed with the order. Before I can authorize the final payment, I need to confirm the shipping costs to ensure they fit my budget. My uncle, Dr. Joseph Smith (who is a pastor and doctor in the British Virgin Islands), uses a trusted shipping company for direct DDP (door-to-door) delivery to avoid customs delays. I've spoken with their estimator, Ryan Wheless, to arrange a pickup from your store. To provide me with a quote, Ryan requires the following details: Your store pickup address and a contact phone number. The estimated number of boxes/pallets and total shipment weight. The total value of the goods: $2945.12 The delivery address: Dr. Joseph Smith East End Methodist Church CCRV+6RC, Parham Town British Virgin Islands Phone: 284-346-4349 Email: [email protected] For your reference, the shipping contact is: Frenzo Litho Shippers Attn: Ryan Wheless Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 (347) 593-0087 You may send the information directly to me, or to Ryan and cc me. Once I approve the shipping quote, I will immediately authorize full payment for the order. Thank you for your assistance. Best regards, Michael Fredenburg Ph: 814-280-7243 [BBB Scam Type: Retail Business Business name Fredenburg Interior Designer LLC] [Business: Fredenburg Interior Designer LLC Dat] [Location: WI, USA - 54902]

50 days ago

They were attempting to have up ship 50 fire extinguishers to: Dr. Joseph Smith East End Methodist Church CCRV+6RC, Parham Town British Virgin Islands Phone: 284-346-4349 Email: [email protected] [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Fredenburg Interior Design Date Repo] [Location: AB, CAN - T2E 6R7]

51 days ago

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