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- New York, NY, USA • Dec 12, 2024
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I was reached out via email for an "Executive Producer" role for a New York City based company called "Medivis". It claimed to have found me on LinkedIn and said I was the perfect fit for the role. I responded and set up an interview which initially was done on Microsoft Teams. After that was done the following day I had a follow up interview with someone else on the phone. The next day the same person called me and offered me the position.

I began the onboarding process which included filling out several typical forms, such as an offer sheet, a tax form, emergency contact form, their code of conduct handbook and direct deposit form. Then I was told I would go through an "orientation" which would include me getting into their system, having the equipment sent to my residence to set up remote office. I was told to purchase an iPad and iPhone which I did through Verizon and the reimbursement would be sent through my direct deposit.

I was told that the direct deposit was down and that it should be back up the following week (This was a Friday) and that in the interim they can send me a check to cover the initial purchase.

By Monday I had already received the devices of which I didn't have issue with because if there were any shenanigans i could always return the devices to a Verizon store and get credited back the charges. Well that AM the person I was speaking with on Teams was pressing me to ship the devices for his engineers to sync it with the other hardware I am going to receive. That was the red flag that stopped me in my tracks.

At the same time I was sent an invoice for how much the home office equipment would cost, which was upwards of 14K. And that instead of them buying it and sending to my place, they wanted to send me checks (direct deposit system down) to purchase the equipment via a third party where their "IT contractors" will set up my work station and then send me the equipment ready to use.

That's where I ended the communication. I then realized that they had my bank count as well as my SS# home address and phone number.

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- Chicago, IL, USA • Dec 12, 2024
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I received an email from this company stating that they were interested in hiring me for a work home position after emails from Melissa Albert. I was told that I will be emailing the manager Kristen Munn. I was asked to set up a Telegram app to communicate with Kristen after further communication with Kristen, she started to ask me for my personal information to take a picture with my ID and send it back to her. I filled out W-4 form And my bank information because I thought I would be on payroll receiving information I was being asked to give permission to add money to my bank to pay for my equipment to work from home amount would be $5500 after I noticed that that was a big red flag I stop communicating with Kristen Munn on Telegram and email. I can provide all information to investigate this company of fraud.

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- Jamaica, NY, USA • Nov 27, 2024
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Applied for job as a EMR customer service representative and was emailed and texted back even emailed me w4 and direct deposit and other onboarding documents, told me I was hired. They got all my personal information by me filling out the forms. The email addresses, website all looked legit. Next thing I keep asking when is training and nothing. They even asked for my cell phone account said they'd pay for company phones for employees but needed access to enter there card info to purchase the phones and pay bill. I questioned why they wouldn't have there own account set up if they were purchasing iPhones for employees. Several red flags but I did have one company I was hesitant if it was a legit work from home and it was so I truly felt they might be legit too but wanting access to my accounts was weird,even asked about my bank and who I was with. Just weird, I should've known by pay being like $10 more an hour than most jobs all around.

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- Crestview, FL, USA • Nov 06, 2024
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I was approached via email by a Jack McCoy. The email stated I had been selected for the position for an application I submitted (I had applied recently to Indeed at the time for various positions). I was told I did not need an interview and that there was a 2 week probation period where I would be performing the duties of a supply chain specialist. This entailed purchasing a variety of electronics using my personal credit card and that I would have access to the company's bank account to move limited money from their account to my card to pay for items and expense. After two weeks I would get a company credit card.

I have never seen anything like this done before.

*** *** ******* **** **********

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- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA • Nov 05, 2024
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I applied on simply hired the next day I was sent a text message to contact @david_stimit on telegram messenger from there I did an interview through text and I was told that I would be receiving a check in the mail to cover my equipment expenses.

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- Mc Lean, VA, USA • Oct 30, 2024
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Below is the email I received...

Hello. My name is Amy Clifford from Blade Tech Tools Inc. Your resume was reviewed via Indeed and has been approved for an interview for the Remote Administrative Assistant position. The pay is $24.00 per hour. You are required to contact the Assistant HR director, Mrs. Marie Alexander on telegram, to schedule an interview session. Please add her via her link (https://t.me/BladeTechHR001) for the Job briefing. Goodluck!

I am Mrs. Marie Alexander, Senior Director, Human Resources here at Blade Tech Tools Inc. Please introduce yourself by indicating your location.

The job position currently offered is strictly an online and work-from-home job. The working hours are flexible and you can choose to work from anywhere of your choice. The pay is $24.00 per hour and will be paid weekly via direct deposit or paycheck and the maximum amount you can work a week is 45 hours. If you are hired you will be working as a full employee

I believe working from home will not be a problem for you.

So, if you are hired, what means of payment do you prefer? Direct deposit, Check, Wire Transfer?

• What bank do you operate with to see if it tallies with the company's official salary payment account?

Also wanted personal information. I sent but soon deleted after a bit of research.

OK. PLEASE NOTE that All Equipment and software are to be purchased from the company's accredited vendor. We have been buying from this Vendor for years now...That's because all materials would be customized in your name and the Company Logo and shipped to you via FedEx or USPS.

As soon as the check is issued to you I will notify you and provide you with the tracking number so you can keep track of it and be on the lookout for it. Report online as soon as you have it so I can give you further instructions and I will refer you to the vendor you will be purchasing the materials from.

The person I was chatting with is supposedly Marie Alexander.

Entire interaction was just too good to be true.

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- Marietta, PA, USA • Oct 28, 2024
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I was offered a position as remote proofreader and was sent "employment papers" to fill out (W2, direct deposit, emergency contact, etc.). They thereby obtained my banking information and my social security number. I was further instructed, via Microsoft Teams chat, to purchase a computer and software from ONLY their designated vendor, and they would forward me a check to cover said purchases. When I questioned the efficiency of this process, I got no answer. This made me suspicious. Upon further digging, I found that this company (Brillio) has already been reported to you as a scam. The "check" they send ultimately bounces. I paid out no money, and I have changed my checking acount number and made sure that my cedit report is locked against any unauthorized credit inquiries (it is). I have reported them to the police and to WGAL news. I am now going to contact the Attorney General's Office. They will find that they messed with the WRONG person!

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- Hanover, PA, USA • Sep 27, 2024
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This company first contacted me by text message. They stated i would have an interview via microsoft teams by text. During this process they wanted a profile picture, and had basic questions looking for information. Once they said i had the job, they stated the company would be sending me a check in the mail to deposit for "work materials"

I have not responded since then. I am reporting this again because i have more information now.

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- El Cajon, CA, USA • Sep 17, 2024
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I updated my profile on Career Builder and got some hits on over 33 jobs so I did a easy apply to all. Shortly after I was texted from +1(914)352-7639 by someone claiming to be "Gary Devine" for a job opportunity for a Remote Data Entry Position for Angelini Pharma and that my resume was reviewed and I was directed to contact their HR Manger Alex Prock on a texting App called Telegram using his user name @AlexProck. I followed the directions and added him and told him I was approached regarding a job. He then proceeded to "interview me" after some time but that same day, he informed me that I did well and was hired and welcomed me to the team. He then told me I would get an email from his colleague with all of the onboarding paperwork and to finish it as soon as possible. The following day I received the email and I filled out all paperwork and it was confirmed that it was received and "entered" into their system. Alex Prock had also asked me for information like Name, address, cell phone number because he said they were going to pay for all materials need to set up a small home office space to do the job and that they will be sending me a check to do so. He then told me to wait for the check to arrive ( tracking information for this package is as follows USPS.com tracking number: *************) and that once it did they would put me in contact with their 107 affiliates and that they will help me purchase the products through their vendor. And that I can only start once all the materials were ordered and arrived at my house. I checked in daily with "Alex Prock" and watched the package, but it wasn't moving very fast at all then process started on Sept 05, 2024 with Alex Prock still Sept 13, 2024 where I checked in like I normally do only to find things looked differently. Suddenly it said he was no longer a part of the conversation in the Telegram App, then I also noticed his image of the companies logo was gone, so I checked his profile and all the information that had been put up to make him look like an HR Manager for Angelini Pharma was suddenly gone and is was bare expect for under bio having said; now hiring!!! and his user name went from @AlexProck to @hrhiringm. Any information with the company he has pretended to work for is now gone and is bare for the next Scam. They collected on boarding paperwork from including my Full Name, Address, Social, Email. I filled out a w2 and all the other paper work to onboard, including tax information. The package still says its in transit and I'm betting IF anything does come to my house that it will be a fake check that they might have tried to use to mess up my bank account and drain it. Luckily for me I don't have a physical bank account so their scam couldn't work with my banking information, however they did steal a lot of information about me enough to impersonate me online and sign up for things in my name and that's what I'm afraid of since I didn't really have much to steal. If needed I can provide the complete transcript for our entire conversation on the Telegram App as well as pictures of the email that was sent including all "onboarding paperwork" they had access to from Angelini Pharma.

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- Philadelphia, PA, USA • Jul 09, 2024
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A check was emailed with instructions to deposit into my account to set-up home office. I was to send a picture of the deposit. The check was drawn on mechanics bank in California. The issuing name on the check was America's Labor Supply Co in CA. I called the bank to verify funds and ascertain if the check was legit and if not to notify the account holder. I also contacted America's Labor Supply and they had heard from the bank and there was no association to a personnel hiring company. I have a copy if the check in my email. The names of those who contacted me: Rebekka McGrath, James Roberts. I'm in touch with Roberts via MS Teams ( teams.live.com/l/invite/FEAw5G-Do_AD5FoxGwg ( code IMPH882)

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- Marblehead, MA, USA • Jul 09, 2024
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I applied for the job on LinkedIn. I was messaged back to email my resume to this email [email protected] I was then contacted by the person from LinkedIn Taylor Hubbard for a Remote Executive Assistant Position.

We are excited to have you join our team.

All the required training will be provided to you before the starting date by our training partner. On the starting date for this position, a proficiency assessment task will be given to you to assess your performance. After this, a meeting will be scheduled with you to give you feedback on your performance and to sign all the necessary paperwork.

This position requires the following equipment/tools:

1. Dedicated Computer

2. Security Printer

3. A licensed AA application software for performing all the assigned tasks, monitoring, and reporting.

The training and all the above-listed equipment are prerequisites for this position.

A check for $4950 will be mailed to your address. This check is to be used for :

1. The purchase of the required equipment.

2. Salary: $800 Weekly

3. Your training allowance of $250

The order instruction will be forwarded to you when the check is deposited and cleared.

Please send your full name as it should be on the check, a valid mobile number, and the address of where the check should be mailed to. You will be contacted via the mobile number provided. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at any time.

Sincerely,

I received the check in the mail. Everything seemed legit. But when I called the issuing bank to make sure the check was real, the bank teller advised it is not real.

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- Dearborn, MI, USA • Jun 28, 2024
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Initially this Emily Been reached out and offered the job of "Procurement Specialist" for $137,000 annually, plus commission/bonuses, and great benefits. After doing some research and accepting the position they told me that they would pay down credit card balances of mine, then I would use that money to make purchases and shipments for the company under the direction of this Emily Been. After a two week trial period I would then get my own company credit card to purchase with and be off and running. On the second on the purchases, my credit card companies started flagging my accounts because I was paying down balances than making large purchases right away. I brought this to Emily's attention, she deflected, and just kept directing me to keep purchasing things.On the second on the purchases, my credit card companies started flagging my accounts because I was paying down balances than making large purchases right away. I brought this to Emily's attention, she deflected, and just kept directing me to keep purchasing things. At that point I told her I would not be purchasing anything else until I received a paycheck and spoke to someone from HR. The next thing I knew, they were recalling all of the payments that they had made, leaving me with credit card debt in excess of $10,000! This is after I bought and shipped $6,000 worth of Starliink WiFi kits to Kyrgyzstan. So not only did I never get a paycheck or reimbursement for all the miles, T & B Trading received $6,000 worth of merchandise and got all of the money they had paid on my credit cards, then some! Now some of my oldest credit cards have been closed, my score is sub 500, and I am on the hook for over $10,000 in credit card debt! I am trying to work with the police to resolve this, but they way they used their bank to pay my cards which is problematic for a lot of reasons that I am only now learning, and it makes it very difficult for the police. It is also across state lines which makes it federal, so I am hoping they will get involved if necessary.

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- Nicholson, PA, USA • Jun 20, 2024
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I was interviewed for a position and was hired but received a job offer letter with a different position. When asked about this the person I was in contact with told me I was hired for the position stated on my offer because of my experience even though when I was told the day before I would be placed in a different position. I was required to buy materials for the job (laptop, printer, scanner) and was told I’d receive a check to pay for the materials. I was told I’d be emailed a check and I’d have to print it out and could only do mobile deposit or ATM deposit for the check. When asked how much materials cost, I was told it would be $4120.00 for materials and if I couldn’t deposit the check they would “reimburse me”. When asked about the specific materials and which vendor/supplier was used, I kept getting vague answers that they “had a reliable supplier” but refused to give me the supplier name or any other information. Did not receive my banking information. I retracted any acceptance on the job and was immediately blocked from contacting him again.

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- Saint Thomas, PA, USA • Jun 20, 2024
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I was contacted by someone in the company by the name of Richard Reed, from the email address of the following:

[email protected]

saying that they wanted to interview me. And that I had to do the interview over Teams Chat with them. They stated that the had seen my resume (not sure how, as I did not apply with them) and that they thought I would be a good candidate for the job that was WFH. We went through some sort of interview process, and they said I was hired. They even sent me some sort of sign-on paperwork that I had to fill out and send back. Come to find out that this was all a scam. They wanted me to send them money ($1300), which unfortunetly, I sent, so that I could get my "WAH equipment". Now, at this point in time, I have no idea who I am dealing with. I kept telling them that I wanted my money back, but they keep making up excuses as to why they cannot.

There were 3 people involved with all of this. At least these are the names that I was given:

Richard Reed

Lisa Doering

Yolanda Williams

Now the last name on this list, was the person that I had sent the funds to (the supposed vendor for the equipment) through PayPal, and they told me to lable it "FRIENDS & FAMILY ONLY", which stupidly, I did. When I tried to dispute it with PayPal, they said that they were legitimate charges because of the "FRIENDS & FAMILY ONLY" wording in the money being sent. These people keep pressuring me to send them another $500, which I do not have, to supposedly be able to get paperwork for the return of my $1300.00, which makes no sense to me. I have all the text messages that have been sent back and forth between me and supposedly this company. I also had someone text my cell phone one night (claiming to be the real Richard Reed) and that it was the CEO of this company, that told him to contact me. Now these people on Teams know that this fake Richard Reed has been contacting me also. How, I do not know. They keep saying that I did not follow the company rules and regulations about getting my $1300.00 back. They keep trying to send me fake checks to cash and then send them the left over funds.

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- Leland, NC, USA • Jun 13, 2024
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Purchased products and was to have been reimbursed. Payment was made, to my account on Dec 7th 2023, from JP Morgan Chase. The account was **********Routing number was *********. Money was successfully transferred…April 30th 2024, the money was taken back an attached to my AMEX card. The product, 2 laptops, were mailed to Luke Jones 1923 McDonald Ave Brooklyn NY 11223.

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- Henderson, MN, USA • Jun 13, 2024
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Job offer on facebook told her i was interested. Had to set up signal messenger and of coarse my email wasnt good enough so had to get a new one too. Did fake interview for 2 hours then i was in but needed their equipment. They would put money in and i would buy it. I gave thrm everything for the mobile app. Bank stopped that. I believe they were trying to get every penny. Then they triend VENMO that wouldn't work so then they wanted me to get an apple gift card. FINALLY it clicked. It was a scam because if ur giving then a gift card its a scam. The original person interacting with me was no longer taking messages, suprise. I look alot about the company never found anything bad once but only 1 single good review. Now I kept asking google if it was a scam and not one thing came back. Only good. Now if i am asking someone else would have also.it was almost as if they didnt exist. Nothing on reddit, BBB, or scamchecker. I am a smart woman and they almost had me! I have been focusing on getting a job hard right now. So focused I gave up my account information. Wow. They only had a week told her I had to wait until Friday. She said. That will be enough time. If its a job their not in a rush

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- Brooklyn, NY, USA • Jun 06, 2024
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We're delighted to welcome you aboard our team!

As mentioned earlier, we'll have you complete a proficiency assessment task when you start to gauge your performance. We'll then schedule a meeting to provide feedback on your performance and finalize any necessary paperwork, like the contract. You'll also receive complimentary training before your start date.

Here's a list of the equipment and materials required for your role:

Dedicated computer

Security printer

VoIP phone

Specialized assist software (This is licensed software essential for carrying out assigned tasks, monitoring, and reporting).

These items are crucial for your position. We'll send you a check of ($2350) to cover the costs of acquiring them, along with instructions on how to proceed once the check clears.

Please provide your full name as it appears on the check, a valid cell phone number, and the address where you'd like the check delivered. We'll use the cell phone number you provide to reach out.

If you have any further questions or requests, feel free to let me know.

Important note: You have the flexibility to set your own working hours due to our schedule's flexibility.

Warm regards,

Toni Mallard

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- Mooresville, NC, USA • Jun 05, 2024
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I applied for a data entry position through LinkedIn saying the position was for Neotropix Inc. After applying for the position and taking some assessments and interview questions I was hired. At that time via email they told me they were sending me a check to cash so I could buy the software needed to complete the tasks I would assigned. After the check was cleared into my bank they walked me through buying bitcoin through cash app and once it was purchased I had to send it to them so that the software was in my name. Since then I have not been able to get into contact with the HR representative I was talking to. After more digging I was able to see through your site that this scam is something they have been doing. They have my personal name/ phone number/ email/ and home address.

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- Sacramento, CA, USA • Apr 24, 2024
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I want to confirm that I'm available by phone from 10.00 am EST till 06.00 pm EST Monday-Friday. I'm in my office some Saturdays (I'll let you know). I'm available by email 24/7 per week and also on Holidays and weekends.

During the 2 weeks period we are going to start from simple PO (purchase order) from our company's individual clients. You'll purchase the required goods, package them and mail them out. Your responsibilities will be : find the items under the best price/discount; pick them up from the vendor/supplier and ship out via shipping carrier. As soon as the items are found, you should drive and purchase them by using Company's money. You receive them prior to the purchase.

Our company provides the corporate credit card to work with but it will be in your hands in 15 days from your start because you have to complete the probationary period and fulfill 8 orders as a minimum. Within these 15 days you receive the money from the company's bank account to your personal credit card.

You will be given the company's money upfront to the purchase. You do not buy the merchandise from your own money. To get this process started, you do NOT give use your card details, because you will be given our bank account # + routing # to draw the money from. Because of the security reason, to avoid any kind of unauthorized transactions, the company did a credit check. The company gives you money in advance and made a soft screening before you get our money to start the job.

Base on your Credit Report, You have already charged credit card(s) and your balance is like a room to get our money deposited.

CITICARDS Credit limit of $15,000 Balance $14,748

BANK OF AMERICA Credit limit of $30,000 Balance $20,443

I give you a company's bank account and you clear $14,748 + /or $20,443 to get $35,191 company's money to shop around. You can keep $750 from that amount as your Salary advance and use them for your personal needs immediately. The rest amount you will use for PO purchases.

You will be buying goods quickly, at the same day, and we do a next charges pay after the purchase. There is no interest rate and you do not spend your own money.

How it works:

1) I give you the company's bank account number by email

2) you use the account to pull the money from that account and deposit to your credit card (by phone or online)

3) we wait 12-24 hours till the credit card company confirm the available credit on your card

4) you start buying the goods from posted company's amount

5) you ship the products out

6) receive the next transaction

You can start with one or few cards at the same time.

Example: You can start with your :

CITICARDS Credit limit of $15,000 Balance $14,748

BANK OF AMERICA Credit limit of $30,000 Balance $20,443

Our total bill pay amount will be $35,191 as total. Your total commission amount will be $5,278 with 15% Extra commission purchase order. You can request your commission amount with your paycheck or pull to the credit card(s) in a following transaction.

Please, read over the attached file. It explains how the transaction process works. If you get some questions about the process, please call me back .

P.S. If you are money motivated person and looking to make EXTRA bonuses/commission plus to the base salary, please let me know. We have some urgent orders which are paid up to 27% commission from a PO(purchase order)

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• Apr 23, 2024
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Offered employment and gave personal information. Gave me a check to deposit for payment of equipment. Attempted to have me make the purchase until funds cleared in my account.

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