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- Toledo, OH, USA • Dec 12, 2024
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They had sent me an check of $6,953 dollars and I'm afraid this is an bad/fake check that if I was to cash it accidentally and would've gone to prison for fraud

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- Silver Spring, MD, USA • Nov 21, 2024
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I have emails regarding this job offer. I was assured a salary during training. And the assignments consisted of depositing checks into my personal accounts. I had 3 checks sent to me and was suspicious asking why needed to place funds in personal account. They started to threaten and harass me daily about the status of funds, and not talking about compensation about any of the official training dates. They promised in the contract and offer letter all equipment would be provided. I was baited and switched to even open an account on Coinbase platform, which I attempted, and the companies equipment had to be purchased by crypto curreny. And further questions about my personal matters such as other accounts had like Cash App to further access my personal account with Chase. I felt this business practice unprofessional after asking to cancel checks and resend other ones to then open a business account, as felt uncomfortable combining these mobile deposited checks. The first check deposited was immediately returned after Chase determined was fraudulent, too. And then after researching the company further felted scammed thru unprofessionalism and threats toward calling the police if did not comply with assignments. I even deleted Telegram and further threats over my email was sent to me by "manager" of the division. I could not even talk over the phone to the "manager" stating it was a call center. These red flags caused me to do this complaint, and store all the communication from the company for my own protection. I want to know my rights to protect myself, as my identity has been stolen before thru the IRS twice in 2012 and 2022. I feel a victim again from a criminal using my personal information and situation against me. Please advise as the harassment still continues today, 11/21/24

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- New York, NY, USA • Nov 16, 2024
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Contacted by company rep about an offer as a Remote Admin Assistant by email, I looked up the company and it seemed legit, but I wasn't sure so I remained cautious through their process. They asked me to submit some written responses to their prompts and I if I did I would receive a start up check for my workstation and other expenses. The questions were somewhat odd and I submitted, but the check they wrote to me ended up bouncing.

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- Mechanicsville, MD, USA • Nov 13, 2024
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I was sent an email that invited me to interview for a position at Prelude Software Solutions Inc. The interview was conducted over Microsoft Teams chat on 11/12/2024. The interviewer identified himself as John Clark. The entire interview process was conducted over chat and I was told to check back in at 8am the next day (11/13/2024) to see if I had been selected for the position. After checking in I was informed that I had been selected and I was made aware that I would be receiving a direct deposit for the purposes of purchasing office equipment and downloading software. After filling out the employment paperwork (W-4, Direct Deposit Slip, and employment offer letter) and sending a photocopy of my ID, I was told that I would be receiving a check for mobile deposit instead of the direct deposit. That struck me as odd and upon further research I discovered that it was a check scam. I have not deposited the check and I have had my husband contact our bank to prevent any issues. The emails used in the scam are as follows

[email protected] (used for Teams account)

[email protected] (used for the first email inviting me to the interview)

[email protected] (used to send over offer letter, W-4, and direct deposit slip)

[email protected] (used to send the check)

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- Bronx, NY, USA • Nov 11, 2024
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I was told to translate 60 pages from English to Spanish. Someone named Taso Duval sent me a payment of $2955 dollars through an Account they made me sign up on Prime Globex for my translation service. After finishing 20 pages of the translation I decided transfering from Prime Globex to my company' s bank account the payment received. Next things I know, Prime Globex required me to send them Money in order to be able to withdraw the payment. I told them that must be deductible from my account. When they refused to do so. This is when I realize it was a SCAM.

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- Vacaville, CA, USA • Nov 09, 2024
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I received an email about secret shopper evaluation assignments at CVS and Walgreens pharmacy. I replied thinking it was something that I had applied for online that is a actual reputable secretions for network I received a letter in the mail with a check a cashier's check for $1,420 for one assignment in the top of the letter says Walgreens and CVS pharmacy evaluation assignment congratulations on your accomplishment. This packet includes payment for the survey and assignment which is your first secret survey task enjoy yourself and earn money and aid in our efforts to enhance customer service worldwide. At the end of the letter it says your first assignment Apple gift cards. That's where things got weird. It says Apple gift cards assignment steps to take you are to evaluate at Walgreens and CVS pharmacy or Walmart stores selling Apple gift cards. Visit the two of the stores around you selling this card. (The way that I am typing this stuff is the exact way it says it on the paper) Only pick up $500 * 2 = $1,000 denominations worth of $1,000. After purchasing of card: 1. Open the pack and capture image of card front and back please do not discard the cards as it will be used for your forthcoming assignment. 2. Here are the details we need from the survey.

-store name, address, date and time of visit

-name of the cashier / attendant if visible on tag

-did the store clerk thank you upon completion of your purchase?

-what was your overall experience with the staff in the store

-how long it took you to get checkout

-captured the images of card front and back phone camera accepted

REMINDER: at any of the two store chosen for your Apple gift card, under no circumstances should you acknowledge that you are evaluating their services as this will deter the purpose of the whole program, so if asked if you are a secret surveyor please answer NO as stated above. As soon as the evaluation is completed, kindly have all the details emailed and text in your report. Email completed report to [email protected] 412-287-6281. Thank you then there is a signature and it says Raymond Ortiz. Basically what the assignment says for me to do is this packet includes payment for both the survey and the assignment which is your first secret survey task. Thus, enjoy yourself, earn money, and aid in our efforts to enhance customer service worldwide. Be aware that this package includes payment for your greatly valued service, along with a checklist containing extra necessary tasks. This letter includes payment of $1,420 for your survey service, assignment bill, and evaluation expenses $400 paid as commission. Amount receives checks bank name your phone number and estimated time to complete your evaluation deposit the check using any of your bank's deposit options including ATM deposit and bank deposits If you complete your assignment within 12 to 24 hours you will receive a $250 bonus in your next assignment deduct your commission of $400. This is definitely a scam do not do it the reason why they say that you will get a $250 bonus if you do it within 12 to 24 hours is because they want you to use your money before their check bounces in your bank account is negative for all the money you spent. That is all.

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- Fairfax, VA, USA • Nov 06, 2024
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They contacted me about the fake job offer and send me a sign-up bonus and office set up check about $4800 before signing the contract. They asked me to deposit it and send the receipt back to them. The bank I went stopped me to deposit and told me it should be a scam.

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- Haslet, TX, USA • Oct 30, 2024
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MAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW AND WHERE TO PURCHASE GIFT CARDS. INCLUDED CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $1795.00 TO CASH AT MY BANK. THEN WANTED EMAIL WITH GIFT CARD INFO.

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- San Antonio, TX, USA • Oct 28, 2024
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Got a offer letter from same company, got emails from the same person, stating bout a package coming with a start up check. for a remote job

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- Clarksville, TN, USA • Oct 28, 2024
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Sent job paper work that looked very real. I unknowingly gave away my address and name. Also deposited fake check.

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- Delphos, OH, USA • Oct 24, 2024
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Sent check for $4399.99 with instructions from Washington state. Return address on envelope is Alabama

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- Brady, TX, USA • Oct 15, 2024
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I received a letter and cashiers check for $1795 for Academy Bank. The remitters name is Claudia Martinez.

The letter is exactly like the one listed on bbb.org

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- Jeffersonville, IN, USA • Oct 10, 2024
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Sent me an email saying that I qualified as a secret shopper. Then sent me a priority mail envelope from the USPS with a check for $1,795 and the letter instructing me to deposit the check deduct $450 as my payment plus $45 for gas and to use the remaining $1300 to purchase foot locker gift cards. I was too then peel off the silver scratch off label take pictures of the front and back of cards email them to [email protected]. I was also told to hang on to the cards because they would be used for my next assignment.

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- Springfield, MO, USA • Oct 02, 2024
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A letter with a check saying it was for secret shopper survey assignment and once I received the information to text them his name was Tim Yaro and to let them know i got it and the amount i got the bank on the check as well as details avout the store

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- Phoenix, AZ, USA • Sep 29, 2024
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I was texted a mystery shopper job. They sent me an eCheck for $1800 and detailed instructions to my email. I was told to print the check and mobile deposit the check into my account. Once the funds were available, I was to go to two different stores and purchase three $500 Apple gift cards and keep the other $300 for my payment. Well, my bank locked me out of my account and disabled it, I'm assuming it's because the check was fraud. I still don't know I was told by the bank that the issue could not be resolved over the phone and that I had to go into a branch. I will leave an update on here when I find out what is going on, if I'm not in jail..

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- Vero Beach, FL, USA • Sep 16, 2024
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I was contacted by someone named Riley Williams about having seen my CV online and they thought I would be a great fit for the job of content manager. It was supposed to a be a fully remote job that required 6 to 8 hours weekly to make $4100 monthly. I thought it was a bit too good to be true but I agreed to sign up to have an interview with the company. This was Monday, September 9, 2024. I went to work and came home and saw that

I had missed several calls and emails from Riley Williams. She shared some of the requiremts of the job and part of it was web design. Updating and creating all of the companies social media accounts. She said it was for a met locker and i was confused why they needed online people in FL to promote their met sales in Iowa. I told her that this would not be in my field of expertise. She sent me an initial assignment the same day and i responded that the job would not be a good fit for me. She also stated that they would be sending me a check so that I could take 10% for myself and pay the people that they had arranged to help me do the work the first few times out of the money. This would include me depositing the check in my account and me writing a check to the vendor out of my account. I have done no background check with them, have done no jobs for them and she keeps sending communication to try to get me to participate in this. I know it is a scam to get ny banking info and access to my funds. They have my name and contact number and obviously found my info through an online employment platform.

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- West Warwick, RI, USA • Sep 10, 2024
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Was contacted by email saying that they saw my resume on line. Had me download the app telegram. Interviewed me then said I had the job. Sent me tax form to fill out and send back, also my banking info for direct deposit. Filled out this also and sent back. This was done on telegram app. So now they have my social and bank information. When they said that they were sending me a check via telegram app and asked me to print it out and deposit it, I knew that this was a scam.

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- Herriman, UT, USA • Jul 23, 2024
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The scammers sent application job to my college email. After I got hired, they told me to deposit the checks to my account and used that money sent to someone else. Then I found out my bank account got fraud.

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- Brooklyn, NY, USA • Jul 14, 2024
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On July 3rd, Olivia Carey (@oliviashines) reached out on Instagram asking if I am available for booking for a corporate event, as I am a working comedian in the NYC area. After telling me the event was an annual social event for the company Icon Concerts at the Ravenswood Event Center in Chicago on July 13th at 4:10pm, and that they would be able to pay me my fee of $500 for 30 minutes. I asked if we could schedule a call, she said she preferred email. She was persistent to move to email immediately. We then moved to email where she sent me a contract, which I signed, and then she had "her assistant" email me a check for 2000 from "Icon Concert" from the email address [email protected]. She said I would have to pay 1500 to a third party "chauffeur service" which would book all of my flights, lodging, and travel. She said to let her know when it was deposited. I deposited it immediately and then she followed up and asked to let her know as soon as the funds were available. This was at 5pm EST on July 3rd, so I knew the funds wouldn't be available anytime soon due to the holiday the next day, so I said I would follow up once the funds had cleared. She messaged me on Instagram and email asking multiple times if I was awake on the morning of July 4th. I blocked her on Instagram after saying I'd like to communicate strictly over email. On July 5th the check cleared, but I didn't take any action or respond to Olivia. By Monday the 8th, the funds were removed from my account and the bank said it was due to the funds were being pulled from a closed account and the check bounced. I never heard from her again, but contacted Ravenswood Event Center with all of this information and screenshots once they confirmed there was no such event booked.

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- Montoursville, PA, USA • Jun 10, 2024
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I received an email then a text message. Upon answering them they gave me a link to signal to do an interview. I did the interview and they sent me an email with a check I was to place in the bank mobile use only. Before the bank released the check they had me use Paypal to get what they said was equipment. They took the money out before the check was released from the bank. The bank then said the check was fraudulent and that the money was taken from my account. The person I was in contact with on Signal said they would get the money back to me and has not done so. The person the money was sent to was messaged and they gave me an email of the person giving them orders to use the money. I reached out to that person and the person on Signal and received nothing. It has been almost a month now with no contact back from anyone and no refunds attempted. The bank suggested a police report to be made so there is an investigation but it looks like nothing will be done.

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