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- Hamburg, PA, USA
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Ok she told me that she was a real estate agent and this company sent me a fake check

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- Fairfax, VA, USA
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Brannon contacts me with saying your resume was approved and should contact hiring manager named Jon Morris. Email interview process. After a day, they send me offer letter with w4 form.

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- Horsham, PA, USA
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Elizabeth Ammann sent me a text message stating she saw my application and requested I send my resume in; which I did. She sent me an email with more details about the position offered and stated if I was interested in the position, to complete the assessment and employee form; which I did.

I received an email from the company with a job offer and Elizabeth sent me a text message to follow up to make sure I received the email. I was only aware of the potential scam after looking up the company further for any reviews of any past or current employees and I came across this.

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- Arlington, VA, USA
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I received an email from a woman named Kathy Vingino from a company named Nu World Graphics LLC. She said she the following in her email: "There is a current job opening in one of our affiliated firms, RAINDROP, as a Content Editor and they are making an urgent hire for the position. Your resume was gotten via candidate search on Indeed, LinkedIn and Ziprecruiter. If interested contact the Hiring Manager Scott Musser via email [email protected] for more information on the position and the company. " I reached out to Scott and his email response was the following: "I’d be happy to set up an online screening interview introduced by Better Business Bureau via Microsoft Teams on your Phone or Computer. Are you available to schedule your interview process on Wednesday 11:15am ET? If yes, kindly download Microsoft Teams on your phone or computer from your App Store or Google Store, then set up an account with your email to schedule your interview process. Notify me when you are done setting up your account."

After I did research, it turns out this Scott person doesn't exist. He isn't listed on the companies website and isn't on Linkedin. The Kathy woman is no where to be found on an socials or websites either. My gut is telling me this is a scam.

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- Plano, TX, USA
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They posted a job ad on LinkedIn for a Personal Assistant. Within 24hours they emailed a job offer, and requested a good phone number. Already seemed suspect, as the pay rate was almost $30 an hour, and the role was remote with a part time schedule if one chooses. I responded with a couple times I would be available, and they called outside those perametors. No voicemail was left, but they called multiple times. Address also seems fake, and there's no information on their website to prove they are an actual business.

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- Doylestown, PA, USA
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Person reached out explaining that they may have an executive level job for me. When his partner emailed me, my replies bounced back w demon error. Then I found research on this fake org.

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- San Jose, CA, USA
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Full copy of text exchange:



Hello Good Morning, I'm Mr. Roland Brooks from the company (" Ernst & Young (EY)"). Your resume on CAREERBUILDER has been reviewed by the Recruiting Department and you have been scheduled for an interview...this is a remote Position and the pay is ($37/hr) for start, Reply back with ''YES I AM'' if interested...



Thank you

Great, This is a work from home position and the interview process is done online via Microsoft Teams app . Everything you need to know about the Position will be briefed by the hiring manager. Do you have Microsoft Teams app on your Phone or your Laptop?





Excellent. I need you to launch your MICROSOFT TEAMS account to contact Ms. KATRICE MERCEDES one of the Hiring Managers via MICROSOFT TEAMS by Clicking on this link to easily connect with https://teams.live.com/l/invite/FEAeahdKI_FdXBS-RA which can be used to identify her, all you need do is send her a message with this code: (DDD-088), That is your sorting code for the interview. This is the first step to proceed further, she will be expecting to hear from you as soon as possible.

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- Frackville, PA, USA
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they sent me employment forms asking for address and social it was a legit form and asked for pictures of my id for I9 which i sent we chated through an app called chatwork and was told i would get a check for supplies and they wanted to know my bank i use chime so they asked for another bank when i told them i didnt have one they stopped responding

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- Philadelphia, PA, USA
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They approached me with a remote job offer and directs you to speak with the hiring manager via Telegram. Once I finished my interview they said that I was accepted and briefed me through the hiring procedure. They explain the company, links you to their website, their employee work etiquette, and talked about my salary. They gave me a company's code of conduct, job letter offer, W-4 form and a I-9 form to fill out and sign which are to be sent back to them, electronically via email.

They explained to me about my job responsibilities and that I were to undergo job training and that it was paid. They listed the needed equipment and programs I needed to start my training and asked for my address to send a company's check that will cover the cost of the equipment. Once the check was received and deposited, ready for use they gave me a set of instructions. They explained that the vendor in charge of the equipment installation only receives payment through Bitcoin and that I should use a nearby Bitcoin ATM to transfer the money that I was told to withdraw in cash from my bank. When I voiced my doubts about the Bitcoin payment, they changed to an alternative payment method to Zelle or Cash App.

I used Zelle to send the first transaction payment, however, Zelle contained a rate limit. So the next day, I was ready to use Zelle again to process another payment but the hiring manager tells me that I need to use the Bitcoin ATM. Because I already did the first transaction and that they shown me they "valued" my feelings of discomfort earlier about Zelle and proposing an alternative payment method, I accepted to use the Bitcoin ATM and believed it would be faster and safe as they proclaimed. They walked me through the steps of using the ATM and it felt extremely sketchy as they given me the next directives only when I completed a certain step. After finishing sending the full amount of payment did I think it was over but it wasn't

They told me to wait the next day for updates on my equipment and so I did. The next day, they informed me that I needed an additional $2000 fee that I needed to pay via Bitcoin again and that they will send me the $2000 reimbursement check the following week. At this point, I felt incredibly bothered and lied to them that I did not have enough in the bank to do so. I didn't know what to think. They asked if I could at least send $1000 so they could start processing my equipment installation immediately. I told them again that I could not until I received the check. They kept pushing and asked if I could send $200. I was at a total loss and asked myself if I was getting scammed. I then ask them if this was the last and very final payment I needed to make involving Bitcoin and they said Yes, and reassured me. So I reluctantly sent them the $200. Now I am waiting for that "reimbursement" check and I don't think I will even touch or open the package.

They lure you with an enticing job ad and make you feel like they want you for your skills and talent. They even dangle a paid job training and sign-on bonus on top of the company's check for the equipment. There were red flags everywhere but I, who was desperate on finding a job, thought that this company knows what they're doing and that they're legit. I asked numerous times if everything was safe, I even voiced my discomfort and they shown me they care about what I thought and looked for alternative methods. I come to realize that all of that was just a tactic of getting you to send the money over to Bitcoin. And the check? Possibly a fake check where the bank will issue a return once they detect if it's a fraud check meaning that they will take out the amount of the check out of your own expense. And the money that they tell me to withdraw through cash is most likely unable to get back so now my loss is doubled. That's how I got scammed out of my money and I'm trying to look for ways to get that back and even minimize the damage as much as I can with an addition of worrying that my private information is now exposed to them

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- Palm Coast, FL, USA
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I received and text stating that my resume was reviewed on Indeed and have been selected for an interview for a remote data entry position. reply back if interested. I replied yes and then received another text asking if I had Skype installed on PC or mobile phone and I said no but I could download on my PC. Once I did an interview was set up for the next day at 10am. I did an interview though messages on Skype with ******* ****** After the interview she text again and said they were going to email a offer letter and asked for my email. I received the offer letter and signed and sent back through email. The Job was supposed to start on June 23, 2023 with a pay of $30.75 per hour. Shortly later I received another email asking me to be back on Skype tomorrow Monday June 19, 2023. I got subspinous and starting searching online to see if it was legit. The only info they got from me was my address and email. They asked how I wanted to be paid via direct deposit or check and I put check because I didn't know for sure if this could be a scam and now after seeing that it is a scam I'm glad I decided to do more research. Because from just looking up the Company online it looks real. There is a address on the offer letter o* * **** **** ***** **** ******* ********** ********* ** ***** * **** ****** *** ***** ******

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- Clifton Forge, VA, USA
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Hi, I would like to report a scam business that has hired me. Bliterr.com, hired me on June 6, 2023. I can send you her name with all of the information on what I was supposed to do. I have sent 1 package for them and there is a 2nd in waiting through the UPS. Please let me know where to send the information along with the name who hired me.

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***** ***

Hiring Manager- Cassandra Williams

Company- Blizerr.com

Control panel containing messages-https://cp.blitzerr.com/app/panel/dashboard

As I look back through our messages to one another all of Mrs. Williams' beginning start out messages are not here.

If you need my login information for the Blitzerr control panel please let me know. It contains the information of our messages and contact as well as the details for the 2nd package I am supposed to be receiving to "check".

Opening business account information and documents-Good Day, ***** *** ***!

MANUAL FOR OPENING A BUSINESS ACCOUNT

I trust you're doing well.

Once again, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for a job well done.

I am attaching the documents for opening an account (please see attached file), all papers have already been prepared for opening the business account, as we negotiated.

You need to print these documents (all pages), go to the bank indicated in the letter below and open a business account.

Purpose of the account - purchases (wholesale and retail), delivery, transportation. Account type - small business account. The business is registered with the Department of the treasury Internal revenue service and the IRS.

I also want to remind you that our company covers all turnover taxes on your business account at the end of the tax period

INSTRUCIONS:

1. Please print all enclosed files (all pages).

2. You should go to the nearest Bank

Truist

1201 S Craig Ave

Covington, VA 24426

Truist

2771 Main St

Hot Springs, VA 24445

You must choose one of the listed banks, you can choose any nearest location to you.

3. You need open new business account.

Purpose of the account - purchases (wholesale and retail), delivery, transportation. Account type - small business account. Average amount is different starts from 50000usd per month. You need to start it with the zero balance, but in case you will be denied by the bank manager, opening the business account will cost no more than 100 usd (exp: Wells Fargo and Chase will cost 25 usd, BOFA will cost 100 usd) in that case our company will refund you all amount from the first commission.

4. Please don't forget to take your ID, DL and SSN. You will need to verify your identity with the bank.

5. After the business account is opened you must send me all account info: account number, wire routing number, ect., also accounting requires to send scan copies of the documents that you received at the bank, we'll put all this information to our database.

6. You must get debit card for your business account. Please make sure your debit card is created and activated, if not, please let me know the date when you'll get your debit card. The bank may send it to you within a week after opening your business account.

QUESTION: Why should I spend my money?

ANSWER:

- The money spent on opening an account will not disappear anywhere, they will be on the account.

- We will save a lot of time (to make an application to our accounting department, after that you need to make a report on the deduction of the amount to open a business account, transfer the amounts for you. Approximately 2-4 days)

- It is profitable for you to open an account with your own money. Because an additional bonus of $ 200 will be added to the salary.

IMPORTANT.

Please be informed, that you must to start the business account no later than within 4 business days. If the opening of the account is done more than 4 working days, the company reserves the right to suspend the terms of the employment agreement the opening of the business account.

I already explained everything and I'm sure you are well aware and you know all the details, but just in case bank managers will ask, I am sending you FAQ:

A) What is the reason to start the business account: ANSWER: To work with corporate clients, to pre-pay orders and receive payments for orders.

B) What are the customers and manufacturers: ANSWER: domestic customers; manufacturers - domestic, sometimes countries of Europe and Asia

C) What type of the account do you need checking or savings? ANSWER: You need small business CHECKING account

D) Do you need a credit card or a debit card? ANSWER: You need only a debit card, not credit.

If you have questions, please feel free to. I will call you to explain in more detail.

HR Manager

Cassandra Williams

Blitzerr

[email protected]

Business hours:

Mon-Thu 9am-5pm EDT

Fri 9am-4pm EDT

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- Brooklyn, NY, USA
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They contacted me via email regarding a remote job opportunity, they said they was going to provide all equipment necessary, asked me to download an app so we can do the interview vía text, told me that I had passed the interview and started asking what bank I use por payment purposes, the weird thing is that they asked me to create an ID ME information where I had to enter and validate my SSN, pictures of my ID, address, AND they needed me to send them my ID ME credentials after creating the account, I looked up the company phone number and the company never popped up, instead I saw that they did the same to somebody else.

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- Shiner, TX, USA
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This was for a job listed on INDEED, they sent you emails, then setup a zoom call with other people applying for job. They said the job starts 07/10/23 as soon as they find a location for training, gave pay rate, then sent ORANGE TREE BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED. GAVE ALL PERSONAL INFO. FOR BACKGROUND CHECK. THEN 2 DAYS LATER RECEIVED EMAIL STATED THE JOB WAS CANCELLED. THEY PREVIOUS STATED THEY WERE HIRING 2500 People for the HOUSTON AREA.

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- Tallahassee, FL, USA
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Reached out to me about a job offer seemed legit even sent me an I-9 and W-4 form, and I realize it was weird. They later contacted me about a verification code that was sent to my email and that’s how I realized it was a scam.

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- Albany, GA, USA
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The service which is offered is for painting service. Claims to be a painter will bid your hotel out for painting but will request advances or draws to the total amount to payday labor. They would do a poor job for a couple of days worth of work then abscond off to other hotels trying to live for free bringing in workers that were in another state and promising them a large amount that never actually was paid in full so means. Two of the sub brought to the property are requesting we pay them. I have about 40 pictures to show the [censored]ty job that left and the cost to finish the job is now going to cost double then it should have

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Same as the previous person. They get you to buy into this website with USDT and at first when it's small amounts they pay a commission. When I went to a larger amount they kept saying I was running into combo tasks and had to keep upping the USDT to finish the task before I'd get my commission. I lost over $10,000 before I ran out of money and couldn't pay more so I lost everything. Watch out for these people. They originally contacted me on WhatsApp asking if I wanted a part time job to earn extra money. Like the previous complaint you start with a training account and then get your own.

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- Newtown Square, PA, USA
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She us tell me about job.

You will be working from Monday to Friday but you are always allowed to choose your working hours your self $35 will be paid to you as your salary $20 will be paid to you during your training with the company and you will work 8 hours per day.

The person name Mrs. Jones cassey .

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- Bay Shore, NY, USA
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As I am having conversations, I looked up the phone number and found that this same number was used in a different scam.

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- Rockville, MD, USA
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They posted a job on LinkedIn for becoming a personal assistant, I applied. The job is now no longer available. They then quickly sent an offer letter followed by a call and emails. I’ve attempted to call back but no one answers. The email “ offer letter”, ask for personal information including address. The individual who posted it on linked in does not work in the industry the “ company” is under. Lastly the website looks fake. I wasn’t sure until I saw someone with a similar experience post about it on this website that solidified my suspicions

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- Martinsville, VA, USA
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Notified me by text message about remote data entry remote job.. Asked me to log in to skype for an interview. Asked for my id. Interview came on had me answer interview information went on for serval hours than ended with wanting me to send $600 for software for the training an job my response was. Scam alert will he said the accounting department is sending you a check for supplies. I told him to mail it or send cash an i would get back to him. I did not disclose?any bank information social sercurity number i did give my age address name. They wanted photo id an ssn card .

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