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- West Jordan, UT, USA • Dec 29, 2023
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I was looking for a remote job, the text me they had opening and would to interview on Zoom. Cool I interview the came back with answer 10-15 mins Lady I interview Megan Regelsky after she said we email paperwork to fill- out until no email. instead the send me via check to deposit it , into my account come on who give a check before start and job to buy office equiment. so cot on to there scam and done some research and it was scam!!! please careful linkin and indeed are scam prey.

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- Waterloo, IA, USA
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The scammers said they will payoff my credit card debt and then I would use that money to purchase laptop from best buy and then I’d ship laptop to the address they’ll send me.

They never wanted me to use online purchases & then deliver directly to them

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- Middletown, NY, USA
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I was contacted via Skype from a woman named Nora Lawrence.

You'll be purchasing a $500 Apple card for the purchase of your Apple training software and time tracker. Kindly check the gift card rack and pick up the Apple card, proceed to the cashier to make payment and obtain a receipt. Inscribe the word "Reimbursement" at the top of the receipt and have it sent on here via Skype for proper documentation before leaving the store. Here is a sample photo of how the apple card looks like.

This is what she requested of me also the purchase of some expensive office equipment.

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- New York, NY, USA
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They reached out by phone offering job with a fake job description, then started me in this bogus training program. Along the way, they threw out a possible "part time job" that they said would help my chances of getting hired. The part time job involved me buying equipment with "my personal credit card" (because evidently they couldn't buy equipment here in the US) which they said they would re-imburse me for. When I refused, they send me all these lengthy emails explaining how "normal" what they are trying to get me to do. When I refused to give them my credit card, they ended my training program.

I've searched for information about "Voltex Transportation (U.S.A) Co., LTD" and could not find anything, which led me to the possibility they were legit. Based on the dealings with this:

David Moore, Human Resources - (347) 868-3667

All his emails became "cut & paste" looking as time progressed.

The purpose of my reaching out is to encourage you to start a file on this company, get the word out there so that they can't trick others. At some point, they (Voltex) will get someone, and take their money. I would hate for that to happen if there was something I could do about it. Thus this letter to you in hopes of preventing others from wasting their time or possibly losing money.

I'd appreciate your attention to this matter,

*****

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- Auburn, WA, USA
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This fake company offered me a data entry job starting pay 28 an hour. They sent an email stating that they wanted me to join their team and the next step was buying the office supplies. They would send me a check and I would use the check to buy office supplies off the vendor website using Venom, Zelle or Cashapp. At this point I asked for them to give me their number so that I could contact them but they would not offer that information. they sent back an offer letter and told me to download this offer letter and send it back by DocHub. I told them it would not allow me to do so I asked if I could print it off and email it back, At this point they sent an email saying they acknowledged that I accepted the job offer and asked if I would simply download Wire Messenger app and look up @stephanie0423 and communicate through this app only. I have attached the full copy of the email .

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- Ambler, PA, USA
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Company named aldevron LLC contacted me regarding employment. They sent me a check via email to purchase computer equipment. when i went to do a Zelle transfer the bank contacted me with a security alert and i caught the scam without sending them money

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- Zephyrhills, FL, USA
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Recieved an email to download a messaging app called Signal and contact a specific ID. I downloaded the app and contacted them.

Hello. I was trying to set up an interview with you. My name is ******** ********. Thank you.

Before we proceed, ... I would love to know more about you. That would help me to categorize you and how best to interview you. I am Mrs Amy, I am the Senior Hiring Manager to firm PEPVAX ( https://pepvax.co ) . I am here to brief and interview you more about the opening position, Please introduce yourself and indicate your Full Name, and Location

Sure. My name is ******** ********. I am in ***********, Fl. I am currently an assistant manager with ***** ****. I saw your posting for the office and flexible admin position and feel like I meet many of the qualifications.

Alright, Soon we will be setting up a few branch near your location. That is why we are looking for 16 new hires to work from home. Once the new branches have been built at your location, you can either choose to work in the office or continue working from home. You will be working online from your home, the working hours are very flexible and you can choose to work from anywhere of your choice, the Wages are $25.95 per hour during full working hours and the training wages is $20.75 .You get payment weekly or bi-weekly via direct deposit and the maximum hours you can work 40 hours a week. Note... if you are employed you are going to be working as a full employee and not an independent contractor..... Let me know if you are interested so we can proceed ?

I am interested.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITY: Tracks data and source documents. Prepares and sorts source documents, and identifies and interprets data to be entered. Compiles, sorts and verifies data for accuracy. Contacts responsible parties or clients from other organization to resolve moderately complex questions, inconsistencies, or missing data. Also perform Records keeping, keyboarding/data entry and performing a variety of other office tasks account balancing, invoicing recording, proper data analysis of sales records and recording pay slips into accounting database all these will be done through the use of the accounting Software, such as faxing or emailing confidently and positive attitude online from home.

Can you handle these duties effectively if trained towards it ?

Yes

The supervisor, who would be attached to you online, he/she would assign logs of duty daily and you would be required to work according to instructions, using the Microsoft office tools and the accounting software. Now the function of the accounting software is to arrange, formalize and manage the data you have processed, sent to your supervisor via e-mail.

You will undergo a one-week training from your training supervisor, he/she will be training you on how to work with the programs accurate and other data entry works you will need to get it done. You're training will be done online on your PC and phone.

Understood?

Yes.

Are you currently employed ?

Are you willing to work long hours or flexible ?

Why should we employ you ?

How would you like to paid ? Weekly or bi weekly ?

Direct deposit or wire transfer?

What bank do you operate with to see if it tallies with the company payment account?

I am currently employed.

I am open to whatever hours are needed.

I am a hard worker. I learn fast. And when I commit myself to something I give it my all.

I prefer weekly through direct deposit.

I use **** ********* ****** ***** or *****.

After due consideration and answers you provided during the interview session...

Congratulations, your performance ensured you had a good score eligible for enrollment into our weekly routine training programme. You scored 8.5 out of a possible 10. , you have just been confirmed qualified for this position. You are now offered the job position...you are HIRED! You are welcome .You are now given a chance to show your commitment,charisma,diligence and be a productive employee.

Awesome! Thank you.

Below are the list of materials needed for this position since you'd be working from home: 4 in one (fax, scanner, copier and printer), Zebra ZM400 Bar-code printer and cards, 4 drawer cabinet and office desks, HP Pavilion HDX18-1180US 18.4-Inch Laptop (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard Drive, Blu-ray Drive, Vista Premium) Peachtree Complete Accounting Software, CYMA IV for Windows Accounting Software, MYOB Business Essentials Accounting Software, QuickBooks Pro Accounting Software and a Time Tracker.

Are you familiar with any of these?

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I am not familiar with most of those, I have used an older version of quickbooks.

Those are the working materials you'd be needing for this position. The company would provide you with a start up pay check for the purchase of these materials Note the check is strictly for the purchase of your working materials and will not be deducted from your future wages , you'd be making the purchase of all your working materials from a certified vendor we have been using for years now.Okay

I googled the laptop to see costs and found several reddit posts about a scam that essentially followed this exact layout verbatim. I also saw a couple reports of this scenario happening on this site. At this point I stopped contacting the representative and am reporting it.

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- Gaithersburg, MD, USA
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I received an email stating I needed to contact their interviewing personnel on the Signal app at 786-545-8115. They described the job and said I would need several office supplies and computer programs. They would send me a check to obtain all the required supplies and I would receive training online.

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They have a very elaborate system in place. They're using Facebook to lure people with "remote" working ability for data processing. They message you and tell you that the company is the Goodwill International Corporation and ask you to download the "signal" app and then send a message to 813-400-2773 with a code and then they pretend like they're interviewing you. This is to gather all types of information about you so that they can steal your identity. This number is affiliated with an "escort" and a "porno" site, as well as other scams.

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- Brandenburg, KY, USA
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This was an elaborate scam. They have a domain of a legit company and send out legit looking documentation. But once you get through the process they only message you on google chat and have fake names, can’t find anyone on LinkedIn. Only thing I have lost was sending a picture of my license, but it’s all open records so it’s not a big deal.

They mention that due to logistic issues they are unable to send equipment, I would get a check from them to purchase the equipment from their supplier. Extremely sketchy and fake company. Or someone using their domain/company to try and scam others.

After I called them out as a scam, the guy blocked my contact. Be aware when job searching!

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- Las Vegas, NV, USA
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Family member on Facebook posted about the company she works for hiring a WFH position so i reached out to see if it was legit and could actually work for me but every time i ask for a legitimate source of proof for the company existing they dont respond with a real answer leaving me to believe it's a fake process and theyre just trying to get peoples personal information. They wanted my home address to provide me equipment to work for them but no official paperwork to sign before doing so, only trying to get me to provide my information through microsoft teams.

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- North Las Vegas, NV, USA
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I have initially received an email with the Word document interview that I have to fill in. After I filled in the interview questionnaire, I received an email with an offer letter. The email stated that they will email me the check of $4985 for me to go purchase *Apple Mac Studio M1 Max, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Apple 27” Studio Display, 5K, HP LaserJet Pro M15w Printer, External hard drive/backup system, Headset with microphone, Networking and router capabilities, Surge Protectors and Automated Time Tracker, Proof Hub. *

After I work with them for 16 weeks this equipment will be mine. However, all of the purchase order has to be under my name. They emailed me the check and asked if the funds had been posted on my account yet. Luckily, my bank flagged it suspicious, so I asked the recruiter to stop the fund. The recruiter never asks why or response to anything after that.

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- Augusta, GA, USA
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I was sent a bogus job offer for an admin asst, paying $34.75/hr and training at $28/hr then I was sent the offer letter to sign and specifying $1900 to purchase the required software and equipment to perform my job. I found out later that I was given a fake check to deposit then the representative DENVER MORGAN wanted me to send via "cashapp" and do the "bitcoin" (which didn't work) then went on for me to send to: Cashapp $Jgbadyu71 to JuJu so that they could purchase the so-called software and equipment. I didn't do it and proceeded to contact my bank institution and told them what happened. Currently, I've setup for the $1900 to go back to my bank institution. I have a record of the entire chat on MSTeams w/ DENVER MORGAN

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- Scranton, PA, USA
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Gamida Cell group reached out to me after I put in an application for a data entry job. They then went through the entire process and offered me a position same day. When ironing out the payroll, benefits etc. they pulled the classic 'purchase an apple gift card to pay your fees for equipment and we will reimburse you.' the company seems legit when you Google them so I just want to ensure a scam is reported!

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- Derwood, MD, USA
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These are all the questions asked to me:

Are you currently employed ?

Are you willing to work long hours or flexible ?

Why should we employ you ?

How would you like to paid ? Weekly or bi weekly ?

Direct deposit or wire transfer?

What bank do you operate with to see if it tallies with the company payment account?

Then I was rated an 8.5/10 and offered the job. I then was educated on the extensive equipment I would need, and how they would supply it for me.

When I asked for documents and records, they refused.

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- Gaithersburg, MD, USA
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Hello [deleted my name per the instructions above]

I would like to inform you that Micron Technology LLC received your application via LinkedIn. We're looking to hire for the position of Policy Advisor.

Micron needs your skills and you're among the candidates shortlisted for the open position.

We want to make sure that your skills, goals and ambitions match our company's culture and the position. Kindly, send "YES" if you are still interested in this position and acknowledge the receipt of this email.

Second EMAIL: Hello ***,

Find attached for the screening/interview process. Keep in mind that there are no ‘right answers'.

The screening/interview questions are designed to gauge your skills and give us an idea of how you approach tasks relevant to a Policy Advisor (Remote) role.

You are required to email back your answers appropriately Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Kindly note that you are to treat this as urgent! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.

Third Email:

Dear ***,

I am glad to inform you that due to your level of experience and your working skills, the company has decided to hire you as its Policy Advisor.

On behalf of the company, I congratulate you. You are now offered the opportunity to be part of Micron Technology. We believe that your knowledge, skills, and experience would be an ideal fit for our creative team and make a significant contribution to the growth of the company.

You will receive your duties every day via email, and I will be online to walk you through your tasks. You will be undergoing a 4- to 5-days online training via Zoom immediately after setting up your workspace. We are starting you with $89.69 per hour, and you will receive your pay weekly or monthly via wire transfer, direct deposit, or check, depending on your preference. Benefits include: health, vision, and dental insurance; employee wellness; and paid time off. You will be enrolled for other benefits after a period of three months of working with us.

We are going to be communicating virtually till after 5 days of working with us; subsequently, a user ID and password will be given to you, along with a link to the company server, and a list of contact phone numbers for various departments will be sent to you, along with all necessary forms to fill out. Before you start work, you will receive a payment (a check), which will be used to set up your workspace by purchasing the office equipment and software needed to start your training and work.

Shortly, you will be receiving your employment offer letter. Our aim is for you to start training as soon as possible.

You must immediately forward the following information to the Senior HR in order to register you and prepare your offer letter:

Your Complete Name:

Full mailing address:

Contact information:

Your email address:

Please send the above-mentioned information to: [email protected]

Unfortunately I provided the above details to the scammer

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- Macungie, PA, USA
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I was approached about a job offer, which was a remote Data entry representative position, and this person said I was a qualified candidate based on my profile on Indeed. This person interviewed me via text message, and the person who I thought was interviewing looked real because I looked her online and found her LinkedIn profile and got moving on from there; shortly after the interview, they gave me a job letter along with other documents that looked legitimate, but it ultimately wasn't. After the hiring process, I was told I would begin training, which would be about two weeks or so. Once I submitted the paperwork with all of my info. They would send me a check in the mail so I could use those funds to purchase the materials I need to do the job working from home, such as a computer, printer, etc. Once the check arrived, I submitted it via mobile deposit to my Capital One checking account. Capital One flagged it right away, and now my account is locked. I am still waiting to talk to a representative from Capital One on how to resolve that situation regarding my accounts. So now the scammer has my birth certificate info along with my social security number and driver's license.

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- Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Attempted a job offer with an interview that was only a Word document that needed to be filled out. Attempted to have me purchase items needed for work, but could only be purchased on their vendor website. Did not get to this point yet, but would have likely sent me money, had me spend it on their website, then take their money back resulting in me losing money.

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- Brooklyn, NY, USA
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The employer, WILI IM-UND EXPORT GMBH USA LLC, reached out describing a job offer. The employer would pay off my credit card balances via ACH payments. I did NOT provide my banking information to the employer, they gave me the account number and ABA number to make the payments on 9/15/23. Once the payments settled, I made purchases for MacBook Pros totaling $9,998.81 on 9/18/23. On 9/19/23, the ACH payments that were paid on my credit cards were returned and the MacBook Pros were shipped. I noticed the returned ACH payments on9/20/23 and the employer gave me a Wells Fargo details to make a different ACH payment. TheACH payment was returned on 9/23/23. I have email correspondences saved and the registration information of the fraudulent company.

6.1. Address Data WILI IM- UND EXPORT GMBH USA LLC 3 West 35th, 11th floor New York10001 NY, USA

6.2. ContactDetails Email: ? [email protected] Web: ? www.wili-im-und-export.com

Germany Phone #: 49 322.1138.9455

USA Toll Free#: 01 866.380.1462

6.3. Registration Data U.S. Branch Name: WILI Im- und Export GmbH USA LLC U.S.

Employer Identification Number (EIN): 93-3016364

New York Department of State ID: 7013804

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- Front Royal, VA, USA
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10/14 – Submitted application via Indeed to Virtuelle Healthcare for Data Entry Operator position.

10/16 – Received email from Virtuelle Healthcare stating to schedule an interview via Signal Messenger. Contact was Randy Castillo, Assistant Hiring Manager for Peritus International (About Peritus - Peritus (peritusint.com)) who could be contacted via Signal at 762-675-0230. Interview date and time was scheduled for Monday (10/16) at 1000hrs according to the email.

10/16 – Contact was made via Signal with Randy Castillo who asked basic questions and provided link to the company hiring me. Later in the day Randy Castillo sent an email with the job description and a series of interview questions. Castillo stated that I had 60 minutes to respond. Response was sent via email to Castillo who reached out again via Signal stating to check in with him at 1300 (10/16) to get my results. I checked in at 1300 and Castillo congratulated me that I had been hired. Castillo stated I would be receiving a start-up check for required software/hardware for the position and that I would be taking online training for the first week of employment. The list of software/hardware was provided to me via Signal. I inquired about an offer letter from the company of which Castillo replied he would be sending me one via email. Castillo also inquired about receiving text messages on my phone, to which I replied yes.

10/17 – I received an email from Castillo with an offer letter attached, to which I signed and returned.

10/18 – I received a text from Castillo stating to reach out to him via Signal. In the Signal chat he stated that a check had been sent and provided the tracking number. He then asked me to run the tracking number and get back to him, I did and saw the package had been delivered to my home. I went home, opened the package, and saw a check for $4955.00 from Kite’s Draperies along with a letter with instructions to email John Lewis stating I received the check and how much it was for which I completed. Castillo asked how many “minutes” it would take for me to deposit the check to which I replied 30 minutes. I proceeded to the bank and deposited the check. Castillo and Lewis both asked me to send documentation the check was deposited to which I complied. Castillo stated that he would be on contact with me on 10/19 at 0900 to get started with purchasing the software/hardware.

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