Victim Location07020 Total money lost$5,890 Type of a scamEmployment
I was contacted by [email protected] in regards to a job opportunity at Biobeat on Sunday 7/18/2021.
"Dear ****** ,
Our Talent Acquisition Consultant has received, reviewed, and approved
the resume you sent via the ATS, and you have been shortlisted for an
online interview because we believe you meet the desired criteria for the position of Data Entry Representative Remote.
Following the newest online screening introduced by The Bureau of
Human Resources, you are required to download the Telegram application
(on your mobile device or PC) via www.telegram.org/apps and set up an
account to contact one of the Hiring managers (Or Haskel), via Telegram Messenger by adding up Their profile (@OrHaskelHR_Biobeat) or
you can simply click on the profile link ( https://t.me/OrHaskelHR_Biobeat ) to open a conversation which can be used to identify for the online interview and comprehensive job briefing. (If you already have an existing Telegram account, you may proceed with it as well for the online interview)."
I was instructed to message an Or Haskel via Telegram with a reference code for an interview, *******, and I did so on Monday 7/19/2021. From there I was in contact with Or Haskel and an interview was conducted right away. After being hired, I filled out an I-9, W-4, and Code of Conduct form that was emailed to me by a Romi Littman at [email protected]. Afterwards, I was told a check would be issued to me to deposit and use at one of the company's "certified vendors" for a discounted rate. I confirmed my address and phone number and received the check the next day. Due to being excited for a new job I did not even look at the return address. It was sent by a Steve Moody at 5005 Dean Lakes BLVD Shakopee Mn, 55379. The address is for a company called Shutterfly. From there I was told to deposit it so the funds would be ready the next day.
On the next day, on 7/21/2021 I was instructed to send multiple payments via Zelle from my ***** Bank App to a Damilare at [email protected]. The payments were made in $1,000 increments for that day. On 7/22/2021 I was told by Or Haskel that due to software updates and such the initial check of $2,450 would not cover the costs so another check of $1,600 was issued and sent via email by a James Watkins at [email protected]. Each time a payment was made I was told they would have to send more funding for more "working materials". I was sent a total of 3 checks via email by this individual. One for $1,600, $1,990, and $2,100. I was told that $150 and then another $100 would be mine to keep as a "sign on bonus". In total I made 6 payments to Damilare. Four $1,000s, one $900, and one $990. These took place on 7/21/2021, 7/22/2021, and 7/23/2021. The Zelle App would only allow a maximum of $2,000 to be sent. The first check bounced on Friday 7/23/2021 and my bank account was locked to prevent any more fake check attempts. When I inquired about the bounced check I was told that the check was overdrawn and that I would be compensated. I was sent a reimbursement form by a Sharon Malka at [email protected]. I did not fill out the form for them. As of right now, my post hire process is on "hold" while I'm filling this out. I have every email and text/instant messages with them recorded on my phone as well as the FedEx package and check in my possession.
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Total money lost $5,890
Type of a scam Employment
"Dear ****** ,
Our Talent Acquisition Consultant has received, reviewed, and approved
the resume you sent via the ATS, and you have been shortlisted for an
online interview because we believe you meet the desired criteria for the position of Data Entry Representative Remote.
Following the newest online screening introduced by The Bureau of
Human Resources, you are required to download the Telegram application
(on your mobile device or PC) via www.telegram.org/apps and set up an
account to contact one of the Hiring managers (Or Haskel), via Telegram Messenger by adding up Their profile (@OrHaskelHR_Biobeat) or
you can simply click on the profile link ( https://t.me/OrHaskelHR_Biobeat ) to open a conversation which can be used to identify for the online interview and comprehensive job briefing. (If you already have an existing Telegram account, you may proceed with it as well for the online interview)."
I was instructed to message an Or Haskel via Telegram with a reference code for an interview, *******, and I did so on Monday 7/19/2021. From there I was in contact with Or Haskel and an interview was conducted right away. After being hired, I filled out an I-9, W-4, and Code of Conduct form that was emailed to me by a Romi Littman at [email protected]. Afterwards, I was told a check would be issued to me to deposit and use at one of the company's "certified vendors" for a discounted rate. I confirmed my address and phone number and received the check the next day. Due to being excited for a new job I did not even look at the return address. It was sent by a Steve Moody at 5005 Dean Lakes BLVD Shakopee Mn, 55379. The address is for a company called Shutterfly. From there I was told to deposit it so the funds would be ready the next day.
On the next day, on 7/21/2021 I was instructed to send multiple payments via Zelle from my ***** Bank App to a Damilare at [email protected]. The payments were made in $1,000 increments for that day. On 7/22/2021 I was told by Or Haskel that due to software updates and such the initial check of $2,450 would not cover the costs so another check of $1,600 was issued and sent via email by a James Watkins at [email protected]. Each time a payment was made I was told they would have to send more funding for more "working materials". I was sent a total of 3 checks via email by this individual. One for $1,600, $1,990, and $2,100. I was told that $150 and then another $100 would be mine to keep as a "sign on bonus". In total I made 6 payments to Damilare. Four $1,000s, one $900, and one $990. These took place on 7/21/2021, 7/22/2021, and 7/23/2021. The Zelle App would only allow a maximum of $2,000 to be sent. The first check bounced on Friday 7/23/2021 and my bank account was locked to prevent any more fake check attempts. When I inquired about the bounced check I was told that the check was overdrawn and that I would be compensated. I was sent a reimbursement form by a Sharon Malka at [email protected]. I did not fill out the form for them. As of right now, my post hire process is on "hold" while I'm filling this out. I have every email and text/instant messages with them recorded on my phone as well as the FedEx package and check in my possession.