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- Rapid City, SD, USA
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I was contacted by someone on my cellphone and i think the message came in through linkden . The message said or was looking for employees to go to work for them. I agreed and for a week everything went as expected. Then when I wanted to retrieve my salary the software they were using wouldnt pay out what i had earned unless i match an amount which they gave me. I did that cause they indicated my percentage would go way up on what i could make. When i made the deposits the software again came back and said i had to match a certain amount. I did so. I then figured out this was all a scam and i asked for my money back. I couldnt get it. I then made them an offer if they would give me back half i would just quit the job and go about on my way. they refused. so i am out 1636.00. I have all the corresspondance and screenshots. I feel i was taken advantage of because i am disabled and maybe dont quite understand how things work.

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- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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The same thing happened to me as described, they called me from Qmed Pharma for the Data Entry position, after a supposed text interview. No calls or video calls; he sent me the questions to answer, around 20. I answered them to find out how far he would go. I could see that his answers at the end were somewhat rough for someone who works in human resources and is trying to hire someone. Like “understood” at the end of the sentence, or how you didn’t see what I asked you. rudely, so he immediately gave me a ?? Red Flag. In the end he told me about having another interview, which turned out to be the 3rd since he first wrote to me via text from his cell phone, then he made me enter teams where he asked me the questions sent all together to be answered and he was trying to interview me again the next day at the same time to give me a supposed answer. Which he did not accept and I proceeded to block him from Teams, first because it gave me a bad feeling and I trust my intuition. Second, because so many interviews without seeing who hired you is strange and third, I read this information that was very helpful allowing me to confirm my suspicions that something was wrong.

Name from the Text: Stephanie Berkley ( the recruiter)

Name of the Human Resource: Paul Hoffman

Name of the company: Qmed Pharmaceuticals LTD

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- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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I applied to a job posting as a file clerk - hybrid in Colorado Springs for $30/hr on Indeed for Y&L Consulting. I received an email stating I was selected for an interview, to download the "Signal" app and add the hiring manager Mr. Alexander V. Rios, through his SIGNAL ID: +1 626-681-2649. Once added, you can proceed to schedule an interview by sending a message or a request. I did this. "He" responded that the full interview would be through text on this app.

I called Y&L Consulting Inc headquarter office at 210-340-0098, spoke with Leah who confirmed that scammers are posing as Y&L Consulting Inc. If the posting was for Y&L Consulting LLC it was not legitimate, they are working on getting the scammer shut down. She did transfer me to one of their recruiters, Autumn, to discuss actual openings at their company. I left a message on Autumn's voicemail.

I did not continue the conversation on "Signal" with Alexander Rios.

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- Clay Center, KS, USA
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They contacted me for an interview but the company didnt ring a bell with me. I then googled the phone number and found it is a scammer. Thank you for reporting!!

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- Clearwater, FL, USA
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Contacted through mail, said interview will only happen if pay $10000 (refundable if not get selected). told it is important for assuring that you will give interview and not back out. Many of my friends are scammed due to this, look into this.

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- Edmond, OK, USA
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Hello my name is Robert *****, I am 22 years old. I was out searching for jobs on linkedin and Zip recruiter when I got a notification from this company Primetime. I was super excited, anxious, and nervous. They promoted that the job pays anywhere from about 350-1500 can’t remember if it was biweekly or weekly, I worked 6 days and everyday was 8 hours or more and received a check for $106 and some change, I heard of another girl who worked there for a few weeks longer than me and she received $170. Right when you think it couldn’t get worse it does . At least 2-3 of people/friends I got to sign up with this company have had black market activity on their social securities, 1 of them said their social security was stolen. I quit working here 6 days in because I thought what they were doing didn’t seem right, and they paid me less than $5 an hour along with others, I just want them to not waste anyone else’s time and money, i spent $800 on suits,shoes,ties, socks, belts, cologne, all for this company to be a fail and a scam. Please don’t let them keep doing this to people and taking peoples identity. Thank you

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- Bradenton, FL, USA
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They asked for my name, address,and email information at first then they want me to deposit a 19,000 check in my account keep 350 for myself and buy 1500 worth of money cards at Walmart well that math didn't add up and my mom always said if something is to good to be true it probably is.

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- Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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They claimed they received my resume from indeed and after long comminication via email i applied for position they claimed to have open within there company, i had little interview, sent a questionaire, filled it out, got offered position, submitted personal information for " company control panel" to have acces to my daily jobs, and ability to change peraonal informtion if needed, got sent a confirmation of accepting position and welcome to company letter with link to create username and password, i fufilled all of that, *********************************** emailed me adviskng she is head of HR of comapany and it will take 24 hours for my username and password i created clicking on their link to be activated....I waited went try and login and was denied and started recieving data transfer notifications....THIS COMPANY IS A SCAM BECAUSE WHEN REACHING I HAVE NEVER HEARD ANYGHING FROM THEM....there website looks ok but clicking any link is a trap. Try and submitted form on contact us tab and you will only get a bogus error message notification

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- Temple Hills, MD, USA
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I applied for a job on Upwork.com *********************************************** on August 10, 2024. I received a text message from someone claiming to be Bill Fabrocini of VibeRoller and stated that he was rebranding his products and going on a 12 state tour to advertise and put the products in different retail stores. He needed a virtual clerical assistant to work with vendors to book conferences, food vendors, lighting and flyer vendors. The start date would be in September 2024. Unfortunately, I signed a contract for $600 a week, received texts and emails about the job duties, but when I did research on Youtube regarding Bill Fabrocini, the voice sounded different than the person I was speaking with.

We never did a video meeting, everything was agreed upon over the phone and text message. I reached out to Bill Fabrocini's different websites to verify if the person I was speaking with was really him, but I haven't heard anything back yet.

I have spoken with the person that I signed the contract with telling him that I wasn't comfortable with the nature of communication with him and "email only" communication with vendors, therefore, I would be voiding the contract and not to use my name, signature or license for future business dealings.

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Did you ever find out it the person you were talking to was Bill Fabrochini?

I was recently texted by someone claiming to be this person after applying for a job on Upwork. I thought texting was very strange instead of messaging on Upwork or replying to my proposal at all. I have not agreed to anything yet. I was doing my research and came across this. Please let me know if you ever receive an answered.

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- Cedar Falls, IA, USA
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Medical assistant remote position posted on indeed under (MedUG) for 150-180k/yr. Did online interview. Signed contract. For tools to do job, they sent an electronic check that’s just not right . Unfortunately didn’t catch til after and deposited it. Then they want you to send payment to a vendor via PayPal, Apple Pay or Zelle so equipment may be sent to you. Should you need it I have documentation.

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- Opa Locka, FL, USA
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The Job Landing Experience. I applied on the website which is now down. It rerouted me to an Acquity scheduling website and I purchased the NON-PHONE RESUME package with my credit card. I got an email with the confirmation purchase and another email for an appointment that was supposed to be for 8/13/2024 for 3:30pm. I never received the appointment, no one called, and when I did my research, I found out that other people had been scammed as well.

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- Greene, NY, USA
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Received an envelope via priority mail. Contained a letter and a check from LTS Corporation for $3850.00. Wants me to deposit check into my account. Want a screenshot of deposit receipt and reference number AMSHOPA/3219/US to a supervisor at 598-423-6533. Once funds available I keep $500 as payment use $3350 for purchasing assignments but they also want you to purchase a postal money order for that amount and have it sent to another post office.

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- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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I was offered a remote, work from home position by one Olive Blair who claimed to be working in HR for Openwire Agency. I interviewed with them via telephone, and I began employment on August 1,2024 after discussing salary, expectations, and after filing out all the new hire paperwork and onboarding. I was then instructed to wait for a trainer to reach out via Telegram to begin my training. An Adam Dohan contacted me and said he'd be my trainer. After a week of training activities and tests I went to sign in for work on Monday at my scheduled time and the entire telegram chat had been deleted and I was unable to reestablish contact with my trainer I have not heard anything from anyone and I am unable to contact them. I also have not been paid for either my training or my work as I was told I would be.

The openwire page lists them as being based out of Tel Aviv Israel

HaArba’a St 21, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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- Sapphire, NC, USA
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Scammer buying tool box. Scammer states he's moving to my area. Wanted me to pay moving Co with excess money paid by check from JD Axels

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- Bloomfield, NJ, USA
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They called me regarding an "application" that they saw on indeed. I did not apply to them as i was randomly contacted by them for a job as a customer service rep. I was hired in December 2023 after an in person interview where i had to fill out forms and supply my id and ssn. I was then told that I had to pay $35 for a background check. I had to cashapp them the money. Once hired i was given a random phone to call "clients" for bartending opportunity and to bring them in for an interview. I was promised "commission based payment that would roll into a hourly pay position. The job had us read a script, call people who responded to an ad on craigslist or indeed and tell them about the "opportunities". I was with them for a month and was never paid for what i was owed. In return i had people call my personal number threatening me and that was when i left the "job" . I tried callinf them in regards to getting my pay for my time there but never got the money. Melanie who ran the business told me that they dont have the money to pay for electricity and other expenses each time i called.

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Hey asked for someone to be their personal assistant and they would get paid 600 a wk doing phone calls and sending money to 3 orphanages. He said that he was in Australia taking care of his mom who had cancer and he was sad we couldn’t get to FaceTime me before I got the job and send me directions to follow up on

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- Seattle, WA, USA
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No they wanted me to deposits a check for the amount of 3950.45. Take a picture of the check and send them a picture of it.

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- Edmond, OK, USA
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Just that someone sent them my resume. I did not send to them.

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- Palmetto, FL, USA
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Very similar to other verbiage posted - Hello! I am responding to your resume that you posted on one of the job boards we work with. My name is Jocelyn and I am with The Chaimov Agency. I am the Executive Assistant to Mr. Garland Chick the agency owner. Mr. Garland reviewed your resume online and thought you would make a great fit in the agency. He asked that I contact you to set up a meeting over Zoom video conference ........ Please let me know you have registered by sending me a screen shot of your registration confirmation. Use this link to register in advance: ********************************************************************************...⇄ We're a national company ....... The position, pay and other details will be discussed in the interview along with any questions you may have. If we do not hear back from you we will remove you from our HR database.

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- Wheeling, WV, USA
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I received a text message saying that I was being offered a position as a payroll assistant, saying they got my resume from indeed. They told me I would have to have different kinds of materials to do this job, but when I told them I didn't have the money to buy these items, they told me a check would be issued of almost $5,000 to purchese the items and for my training period. That I would have to have a local bank or credit union account to be able to cash these checks. They wanted my address and name to send these checks which I didn't give to them. I did ask them how did I know it wasn't a scam and they sent back with a link to their website which completely threw me off when I noticed it was a WhatsApp number as their contact line.

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