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- Elizabeth, NJ, USA
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Same as the other person. I received the below too.

Thank you for your email indicating your interest. The job position you applied for has been filled. However, It would be a great pleasure to have you on-board working for me as my Personal Assistant due to your background and experience. My name is Lee Inglett, from PACKEX, LLC. I'm looking for a reliable, punctual and trustworthy person who can handle my business and personal errands, I reviewed your resume and I am impressed. Your background and experience most closely fit the needs of a Personal Assistant. This is intended to be a long term/permanent job depending on how the first few months go.

Your duties will include:

1. Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office

2. Scheduling programs, flights and keeping me up to date with them.

3. Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence while I'm away.

4. Making financial donations to charitable organizations on my behalf.

Benefits: 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Bonuses and Commissions

This position is remote and not office-based and does not require you to leave your current employment or evacuate your convenience. This position is flexible and you can work from any location, working with me is basically about instructions and following them. Instructions will be given via text or email and You will be paid in advance for all tasks and purchases to be done. Pay is $1250 a week and you get paid every two weeks.

I'm 59 years old. I am a member of the board of directors of several companies and other charity foundations. I travel a lot and get my hands occupied working in and out of the country, so it is imperative for me to have a worthy Personal Assistant who can monitor and keep me up to date with my activities. I am currently away in Hawaii where I have been holding meetings with partners.

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- Swainsboro, GA, USA
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It was a job interview. I spoke with them via signal app. They got my name, address and phone number. The part that made me think it was a scam is that they would send me a check via mail to purchase equipment through a vendor.

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- Bellingham, WA, USA
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The firm requests candidates to pay for a trip upfront promising a job and to fully reimburse. But only to discover a month later they did not want to reimburse, then short paid after telling the candidates they are not getting a job. When attempting to ask for expense difference mgmt threaten with harassment. Also their acctg requested to give social security and other personal info to even recover some of the expenses. Very odd business trap.

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- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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Claimed to be Harry Butler with a job offer.

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- Portland, OR, USA
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I was contacted about a job that I hadn't applied for. The "HR Representative" claimed that they were from a company called Chetu. I figured that it was because I had made my resume searchable on Indeed. They wanted me to do a chat interview via the Wire Messaging App. I did, and my "Interviewer" was using a photo they had stolen from a journalist's LinkedIn profile (I Google Image searched it). I completed the interview and they sent me a "hiring packet" that was riddled with typos and errors and said that I had to consent to sharing my banking information so that they could pay me via wire-transfer. I refused to sign it or to share any banking information. Then I contacted the actual Chetu to confirm that someone was trying to scam me. BE CAREFUL OUT THERE! These guys had copied the real Chetu's logo and contact information to use for their "onboarding materials." They even sent me emails from an email address that was almost identical to the real Chetu's HR department address. The only difference was that their domain was a .us instead of a .com!

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- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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I have been searching/applying for jobs online recently, I received a email saying i got accepted for a job position as a personal assistant. they sent me a email. Email sent :I'm more than happy to inform you that your position has been confirmed. I had to verify all the information you provided hope I'll have your %100 diligence. Your quick response to e-mails and effectiveness will be required as you will be receiving your first assignment very soon. I will get back to you as soon as I have payment for errands and your salary sent to you with set of Instructions on each task you are to perform. You are to dress properly like you are in an office environment whenever handling your assignment. Please note that this job requires you to check your email 2-3 times daily as your total commitment is however needed. A two weeks notice is required if you want to terminate this job so please acknowledge receiving my email and have a wonderful day.

Thanks in anticipation of your prompt response,

Best regards,

Michael Mint

Foam Arts Creation

I followed the instructions he send, he send me a check of $3500 that was consist of my pay and the rest to run errands. Email sent:On Mon., Apr. 17, 2023, 8:14 a.m. Mr. Michael MT, <[email protected]> wrote:

Sorry for the delayed response as I'm glad to inform you that the USPS tracking number is now ready as promised even though it came a little bit late. It will deliver today and the USPS tracking number is: 9405516902374844957950 and you can have it tracked via http://usps.com to know the status of the delivery.

The payment to be delivered includes your first week pay ($400) and the rest will be used for the purchase of some pre-designed artwork for the art gallery. I'll send you the list of the pre-designed artwork by Monday or Tuesday week as it's still in evaluation process in order to note and ascertain the necessary pre-designed artwork needed. I'll be returning on the 24th of the April so we should be able to meet up for a proper interview two days later or whenever you are able to meet for interview after my arrival.

Once payment is received, proceed to your bank and have it DEPOSITED (deposit can be done via ATM or Bank Mobile App as well). The funds will be made available within 24 - 48 hours by your bank and email back as soon as you complete the deposit so that you can be fed with more details. I also want you to send me a copy of the deposit receipt to my email for my record/confirmation. Please write back as soon as possible to confirm you received my email and understand the instructions. You can also text me directly (410) 648-4589 .

I'll be awaiting your swift response so do enjoy your day,

Best regards,

Michael Mint

Art Consultants

The good thing is ,I haven't used any more from my account has yet because my bank put a hold on the check.</[email protected]>

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Thank you. This guy just did the same exact thing to me except I am waiting for the mail on Friday. I knew something didn't seem right so I began looking for more information which led me here.

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- Charlotte, NC, USA
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was approached about a job offer on my personal phone about a data entry job paying 35$ an hour, the interview process was through Microsoft Teams all chat-based. the scammer could not provide any legitimate proof

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- Gastonia, NC, USA
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Live:.cid.d13ba3b6269b9d7f that is the Skype id they used. The name was Robert Williams. They contacted me via text then interviewed me and said I got the job. Then they began asking for me to pay 200 for the time tracker machine. Wanted me to send it to [email protected] (chime vendor info) then they wanted me to send my I'd and SSN and my IRS pin # etc. I got suspicious and stopped from there. Also wanted me to send my info to [email protected]. just doesn't seem right.

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- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
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I was contacted about the Remote Podcast Editor by a Mary Kate Chester on 2/28. I was told to set up/login to microsoft teams to contact the interviewing manager Frances Krulac ([email protected]) I contacted her and it was hard to get timely responses to requests to set up an interview. My suspicions about this being a scam were raised. A few days later, I finally did a text-based interview with Frances Krulac via Microsoft teams. The questions were inline with podcast editing work.

I progressed to the next interview which was supposed be a phone call with Brandon Walker on 3/7 between 1-3pm to further discuss the position. He never called. However, I did receive another message that day from Frances welcoming me to the RVO Health family and instructing me to connect with Thomas Miller, a team leader, via Microsoft teams. As soon as I requested a zoom interview, everyone went dark. All of these individuals have profiles on LinkedIn that list RVO Health as their employer.

According to the job description, I'm to receive a lot of expensive equipment ($15K) if hired. I believe they were going to send me a cashier's check to purchase this equipment from their "authorized" vendor. The check would have bounced and I would have been on the hook to the bank.

I reached out to RVO Health via email to confirm that they were hiring for this position and they never got back to me. Their website is also unsecured which seems odd for such a supposedly big company. RVO Health has no contact phone number, and I honestly don't think this company is even real. I also called their parent company Red Venture to verify and they did not return my call.

I lost no money and gave them no personal information other than my email, which they probably got from my job searching efforts.

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- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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The scammer only obtained my full name and address from me (which is already on my resume, so it seemed odd they would ask for this) and sent me the following email:

Dear (my name),

Congratulations!!! We have extended to you an offer for the post of an Executive Assistant because of your exceptional and suitable experience (Remote).

You will be enrolled in the best training available, which includes new employee orientation classes and online training. We are dedicated to assisting you in setting up a strong foundation and carrying out your duties to the best of your abilities.

Your work start date is 24th of April 2023, before then we have to sort out the purchase, installation and delivery of your workstation and equipment as well as your insurance benefits.

A payment in the form of a Certified Company Check would be issued to you by the company's financial manager to take care of the expenses which will also include your $1,000 sign up bonus. More information on the task would be communicated to you.

You would be informed of additional details on the work.

Please complete the information below to register with the company for proper documentation; the HR Department will also need this information.

Full Name:

Apartment/Suite Number:

City:

State:

Postal code

(For SMS) Cellular number:

After the probationary period, your paperwork (USCIS Form I-9 and W-4 forms) will be delivered to you by FedEx. Before it is shipped, I will let you know so you can keep an eye out for it.

Kind Regards.

Jim Jones

Fording, Inc.

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- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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I responded to a job ad on LinkedIn. I was contacted and asked to provide some dates and times when I would be available for an interview. Once provided, I was told the position had been filled but "Mr. Balli" stated he was impressed with my experience and that he needed a personal assistant with my skills. He asked me to confirm my name and address (which was already on my resume) so I did. He then sent me the following email:

Good Morning ,

Firstly, apologies, I have been having quite a lot of challenging times while away I have been busy planning events (fundraisers and charity ball). I am glad it has been a success however I have been unable to handle most of the Admin duties. As well as handling my latest clientele without an Admin Assistant who recently resigned to advance her studies, this has left myself and my team really tight.

Please bear with me for the delays, we are currently quite busy handling more clients than scheduled.

I have been in and out of meetings for the past weeks planning fundraising. I have been doing these all by myself. Due to COVID-19, we have lost a few admin staff and I have been working thrice harder.

I have great news, I have instructed my client to have a check (Funds are for errands while I am away so you do not have to spend your own money.) made to you, you will be receiving the Check today or tomorrow via USPS. Request for the USPS tracking number if you need it., the information below which will be your first assignment.

Below is the transaction summary.

Transaction Details :-

Amount : $2449.90 (Please confirm via email the amount when you receive the check)

Once you receive the check, This is very important, have it DEPOSITED with your bank and let me know when the funds will be available to you. You would not be able to cash the check right away, it needs to be deposited.

Meanwhile I will need you to find out the following for me and send me a few options with prices to choose from.

- Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Dubai International Airport for the 26tht of April to 30th of April(Round Trip, Business Class)

- Type out the information, do not send pictures or link. To make it easy to review and edit.

No preference for airline or Hotel

NB : Always check your spam folder so you don't miss out on any of my messages.

Regards

{No name provided}

Today, I received a USPS envelope from "ABB Royal Inc, 2286 N Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262-3052" with what appears to be a check inside. I am hesitant to open the envelope so I have not. Because I have heard of scams where the scammer sends a check to someone, that person deposits it, and the scammer then obtains all of their account information, this check WILL NOT be deposited. However, I am unsure if I should provide the check to law enforcement. Can you please advise?

Thank you, ***** *.

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- Detroit, MI, USA
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Email me about a job. Used emails and phone numbers to keep in touch. They all sounded like foreigners.

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- Houston, TX, USA
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I was hired online, gave out ss# and bank info, went to work at jobsite but was not paid.

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- Livermore, CA, USA
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I got a text message from a Patrice Dawson. Asking if I was interested in a couple different remote jobs to choose from and sent me a link on Teams to chat with a vice president of HR Clark's Williams. Went went through a bunch on onboarding questions and he then stated I pass and I am officially hired. Which sounded great until he stated that his hr team will send a check so I can receive my office gear and insisted on ne using and online banking to print then scan into my account. Once I told him I will just take it to the bank he completely stop answering me.

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- Antioch, CA, USA
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I paid for a program online that was a program to make money using the internet and internet link posting for large companies. When I paid for the program, I called the people and they wanted me to take out 3 credit cards witch I tried to. I was only able to take out one but I canceled it the next day. When I told them I wanted out, they argued with me and manipulated me and I had to call customer service to get me to refund them the 77 dollars.

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- Gainesville, FL, USA
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I was texted about a job opportunity I could not find evidence I applied for. Following this I was given a reference code for a zoom instant messenger interview, and told I was hired pretty quickly. I had a weird feeling about how quickly I was hired, how informal the interview was, and how impersonal it was. It was mentioned that I was going to be provided a check to pay for the software, and laptop I would be working on. I know this is how scammers get people’s account information after doing some research following the interaction. I was told to meet with the person hiring me tomorrow morning for paperwork. I think I will try to video message her to see what the response is.

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I have received the same message randomly:
“Hello Good morning, I'm Choe Felder from Scatec ASA, currently reaching out to you in regards to your resume approved for the Remote Data Entry Clerk/Administrative Assistant position with a pay rate of $35.75/hr. Reply once you get this so an interview can be scheduled. Thank you!”

I went on my indeed profile to see if I actually applied and i can’t find it. I also went on this company’s website & LinkedIn to see if there is a job posting.. nothing. Im not responding…actually i May just to have a little fun lol

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- Cleveland, TN, USA
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Emailed about a job I did not apply for. Impersonating a legitimate Mosbrook Design employee. Conducted a text interview through Secure Wire. Offered a job the next day with requests for banking information. When I asked to speak to someone, a woman called pretending to be the Mosbrook employee. She became irritated when I questioned the validity.

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- Riverside, CA, USA
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The scammer contacted me through a text message and suggested that we use Microsoft Teams to communicate. The scammer did a fake interview through Microsoft teams and gave me a fake job offer. I accepted the offer thinking it was legit Ament . The scammer sent me a 4200 dollar check through email and gave me instructions on how to cash the check through mobile deposit and distribute the check through cash app to buy computer equipment for the task. Then they sent another fake check for 7200 dollars asking to do the same thing with instructions.

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- New York, NY, USA
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I got an invitation to interview via text a few days ago, I’ve had 2 interviews so far, although I’ve looked back through all my LinkedIn applications and my email and text messages and I can’t find any record of applying to this company. One of the interviews was conducted by a 20-year-old at the City College of New York which was a bit odd, and when I looked at the company's address it is just listed on their website as "Midtown Manhattan." They've reached out for a 3rd interview although I now believe it is a scam and that they will eventually ask for some sort of personal information.

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- Roswell, GA, USA
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I received an email stating it was from Tyler Thompson Ventures which I applied to the open position on Indeed.com. The email proceeded to say that a certified cashier check would be sent to my address and I could deposit it. Then I was instruction to go to a my banking institution. As far as a check is concerned it is somewhere in Post Office facility. I am to nervous to accept the offer of employment. I check the address on the offer letter and it is a run down auto body shop. I am out No Money. But aware of scammers.

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