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- Colorado Springs, CO, USA • Jul 09, 2024
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They mimicked a legitimate job and a past HR manager. They even sent a check through the legitimate headquarters of the business they were impersonating!

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- Palm Harbor, FL, USA • Jul 08, 2024
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Said I'd get an $800 week job plus commission after training but had to pay for training

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- Leander, TX, USA • Jul 08, 2024
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I want to bring attention to my experience with Josh ***** I helped him sell multiple pieces of equipment and also found machines for him to buy, fix, and resell. He promised to partner with me, sell the fixed machines, and pay me a commission. Additionally, he asked me to make cold calls for him at a rate of $250 per week, but he never paid me. He also left some machines with me for storage, promising to pay me upon his return, but he never did. I have not received any payment for the work we agreed upon. It's important to note that Josh Duke operates without a legal and active LLC, so if you do business with him, be sure to request a W-9 form to avoid being responsible for taxes on the transactions. I have pictures of the equipment I've been storing for him since May 15th, 2024, and I want it removed from my property. I suspect that the equipment might be stolen. I intend to take legal action for the damages and report his business operations to the IRS for tax evasion. I am keeping this post up until Josh Duke settles the $1000 he owes to my company's LLC. This post will serve as a warning to others until the matter is resolved. I have also contacted the Better Business Bureau (BBB) about this issue.

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- Oklahoma City, OK, USA • Jul 08, 2024
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This is the text I received: 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 Henderson-Locker- Rotolo Agency. I am the Executive Assistant to Mr. Joe Rotolo, the agency owner. Mr. Rotolo 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 tomorrow, July 9th at 11 am (CT). Please let me know you have registered for by sending me a screen shot of your registration confirmation. Use this link to register in advance:

***************** We're a national company and are open to remote positions. 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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- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA • Jul 06, 2024
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I received the same message as what you posted. I didn't respond nor will I. The 754-304-4297 number I listed is my number they messaged. The method they expected me to call was a WhatsApp number +1270425359

I hope this helps, Ted Conrad

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- Denver, NC, USA • Jul 06, 2024
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I applied for a remote position through an ad on Facebook. The hiring manager onboarded me and asked me to fill out basic employment documents. They then asked for my credit account information because the company allegedly helps pay off debt. The Facebook account that originally posted the job now no longer exists and a new one has been made.

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- Exton, PA, USA • Jul 05, 2024
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Once I responded to the text message, I was asked to download the app Telegram and reach out to Bettina Krause @bettina_htecsystems for a. Riefing and interview. I did and was told everything would be via IM. The company was opening a location in Pittsburgh and was looking to staff it, but I wasn’t close so I’d be 100% remote. It all ran together and they never really offered me a job, just said I was hired and started a new process. I tried to halt it and asked for an email to review everything, but they pressed saying they needed certain things. They only requested my address and phone. Later that day, with research and assistance from friends and family, we discovered it was a scam. I immediately deleted the telegram app and I received 2 emails the following day - July 4th - and then a check was also overnighted and arrived on July 5th for $4,844.44 from American Business Bank. I filed a report with the FTC, sent an email to the attorney general and will be taking the check to the bank.

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- Oklahoma City, OK, USA • Jul 05, 2024
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Received texted from someone Warren ****** saying they are hiring and would like to interview. He provided me with Brian *********** who then did an online interview through Microsoft Teams. After doing questions and answer's. He said I was hired for Data Entry: Then went on to say he would be sending me an e-check to cover for materials. I then became very supious, because earlier he asked if I had a printer with copier and scanner, which I do. I questioned him on why I would need a whole system. I went on to advise: as long as I don't have to cash the e-check into my account and it has the company's name on it --not mine- I can do this. He stated I would have to deposit the check into my account. At this point I had already search for scam with his name and found this to be a real scam. No money exchanged: I will not accept the e-check and hopefully someone can catch this person. It is very sad when you are trying to find employment and people like this take advantage of others.

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- Boca Raton, FL, USA • Jul 03, 2024
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I was also contacted via email with the same email content except the role being suggested to me was for a President.

Hello,

I hope this message finds you well and in high spirits. I’m Kristen Pike, a Senior Recruiting Specialist, playing a pivotal role in talent acquisition at Private Equity Recruiting Firm, a premier recruitment Firm with a global footprint. Today, I’d like to introduce you to an exciting professional avenue that aligns with your expertise.

We’ve been entrusted by a high-profile client to scout for a dynamic leader for the subject mentioned role, in a newly integrated division of their enterprise. Our search brought your impressive track record to the forefront via a trusted talent agency, positioning you as a potentially impeccable fit.

If this opportunity resonates with you, could you kindly provide us with your latest resume? Once in hand, I’ll delve deeper into the role specifics and guide you through our preliminary formalities, which include a confidentiality agreement.

To clarify, as a recruitment agency, our engagement fee is paid by the hiring entity, ensuring zero costs to you. Additionally, your privacy is paramount; hence, no intrusive information requests will be made.

Best Regards,

Kristen Pike

Senior Recruiting Specialist

Private Equity Recruiting Firm

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- Ashfield, MA, USA • Jul 03, 2024
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THEY HAVE CONTACTED ME THREW TEXT MESSAGE AND SAID THEY HAVE GOTTEN MY RESUME THREW INDEED AND IT WAS A REMOTE PAYROLL ASSSITANT JOB. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PAY WAS $2,250 BI-WEEKLY. $500 FOR THE TRAINING THAT I WOULD BE PAYED AND THAT I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR BUYING MY SUPPLYS WITH THE CHECK THAT THEY HAVE SENT ME THREW THE MAIL. I HAVE CALLED THE ScamPulse.com TO SEE WHAT THEIR RATING WHERE, SEEINGS HOW I AM LOCATED HUNDEREDS OF MILES AWAY. I HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING WITH THE CHECK AS OF THE MOMENT. MANY THING ABOUT ALL OF THIS HAVE GIVEN ME RED FLAGS OF A SCAM. PHONE NUMBERS DONT WORK, ALL THREW TEXT MESSAGING, THE ADDRESSES DONT MATCH, ALONG WITH THE BANKS LOCATIONS ARE STRANGE AS WELL. I HAVE LOOKED THREW THE MAPS AND DID ALL THE INVESTIGATIONS THAT I COULD DO BETWEEN THE COMPANY ADDRESSES, PHONE NUMBERS, BANK LOCATIONS.

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- Buffalo Grove, IL, USA • Jul 03, 2024
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Submitting from Bank of America's client protection - The ******* ********* was also targeted by this employment scam by Emili Deen. ******* was contacted by the "company" and was immediately hired without training. ******* was told to purchase gift cards and provide them to the company. ******* was told he would be reimbursed for doing so. This went on for approximately two weeks and ******* never received his salary for the "employment". ******* made the gift card purchases on his credit card and the company paid him back with stolen checking accounts - all of the payments were eventually returned and ******* was stuck with a balance of $13,175.67

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- Miami, FL, USA • Jul 02, 2024
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First Email:

Hello.Good day to you from Teva pharmaceutical company.Our HR Dept has reviewed your resume and you have made it to the next step. The positions available are (Customer Service Rep., Administrative Assistant, Data Entry Clerk,Payroll Clerk,Regional manager,Sales Representative,occupational first aid)Your resume has been reviewed and you have been shortlisted for the next step. We are pleased to invite you to an Online Interview for the position. You are required to contact the Personnel Manager Mr. Rauna.He will brief you more concerning the position and company. Are you interested to proceed further?

Fourth email:

Alright.You are required to download Skype Messenger https://www.skype.com/en/ from your mobile App Store right away and contact Mr Walling on Skype via his Skype link below:::

https://join.skype.com/invite/EsCmSfCd1pnQ

He will be available to provide you with more briefings about the company profile, job duties and to conduct the interview. Kindly get started as soon as possible.

Warm Regards,PPG company...

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- Apollo Beach, FL, USA • Jul 02, 2024
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I hope this email finds you well. My name is Natalia Grace, and I work as an Executive Recruiter at C-Suite Headhunter Corp. I came across your profile on LinkedIn, and after reviewing your impressive background, I believe that you might be an excellent fit for one of the senior-level positions our client is seeking to fill.

Our Talent Acquisition Manager has recommended you as a strong candidate based on your experience and skills, which closely align with our client’s requirements. Specifically, we've noted your preferred job category as Technology, your current compensation $200k+, and your desired location. These preferences make you an even more compelling candidate for our client.

In addition, I'd like to inform you that this position offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary of $30,000 or more above your current salary. While we understand your current salary, we are keen to discuss how this opportunity can provide both professional growth and enhanced financial rewards.

To move forward, please send me a copy of your resume. Once I receive your resume, I will forward it to our senior executive recruiter who is leading this recruitment project. We will then schedule a call at your earliest convenience to discuss this exciting opportunity further.

Cheers,

Natalia Grace

Executive Recruiter

C-Suite Headhunter Corp.

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- Arlington, VA, USA • Jul 01, 2024
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Initially, it was an email where they expressed their gratitude for my interest in working for their company. Was called multiple times. Eventually, I called back. I spoke to Sam the HR Manager. Asked me when the best time I could come in for an interview. Said it was for a sales position I "applied" for.

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- Kings Mountain, NC, USA • Jun 30, 2024
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I had lunch & a (1) prior site selection mtg.w/ HomeVestors. Then I never heard from the company again. I was to be the new HomeVestors employee. Having been rejected w/ -0- notice, I never heard from HomeVestors again. It was then I realized I'd fell victim to a scam. This scam cost me $1,000 that I was due. One of the property specialists, Carlos Carroll, was a Manager that drove the entire crooked operation as HomeVestors offers were so low no seller would ever entertain a proposal from him. I was prepared to ramp up quickly but never given the chance. They never informed me of my termination. No class! Do NOT sell to HomeVesters. MarkSpain.com & quickcashoffer.com are much more honest & producing companies. Thank you.

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- Kalamazoo, MI, USA • Jun 29, 2024
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Google the position and found out she’s a scam. Same as the other positions above

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- Miami, FL, USA • Jun 29, 2024
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The scammer said I'd qualified for a job, put me through an hour of "training" and then said I had to transfer $100 to be eligible.

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• Jun 27, 2024
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Scammer's address: 1029 NE 207th St Miami, FL 33179
Scammer's email: [email protected]
Country: United States
Victim Location: NC 27106, United States

Please see the attached image for highlighted red flags. The "employer" is a "CEO" rather than a hiring manager, he conducted the interview via email rather than even a brief phone call which would be workable despite travel, the address for the company is a residential address, and the position offered to me was for $30/hr 20 hrs /week with part time benefits for remote data entry. This is well above and beyond the industry average. The way this scam would have worked, if I had not recognized it as someone who has formerly worked in fraud investigation, is that the check for the equipment would bounce AFTER the money order had been placed, which would have placed my account in double jeopardy because money orders are guaranteed payment. No legitimate company will ever ask you to buy or send money for equipment rather than just giving it to you. Stay safe out there y'all!
Bro thinks he slick

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- Tuskegee Institute, AL, USA • Jun 27, 2024
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Received an email saying that I had an online interview with a Mr. Robert Benjamin via Telegram to discuss the role and compensation package. This email went to my spam folder and the website attached to the email leads to a dead end.

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- Shepherdstown, WV, USA • Jun 25, 2024
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I applied on Indeed to a "Typist" job. It said "Coleman" was the company. Later I received this email from a Joseph Coleman:

Dear Applicant,

I am reaching out to you with regard to the resume you submitted for consideration for the remote position at WELLSTAR. If you are interested, we kindly request that you contact Mrs. Angie Davies, the Hiring Manager via Signal Messenger to begin your interview promptly. It is noteworthy that the compensation for this position is set at $30.19 per hour.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness and 401k plans, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP),Paid Time Off and Holidays. These takes place after working for the company after 30 days.

INTERVIEW PROCEDURE:

To proceed with the interview process, please make contact with Mrs. Angie Davies, the Hiring Manager, via Signal Messenger. You may download the Signal Messenger application from the appropriate platform to facilitate communication and coordination.

You can download the app from your Google Play/App Store or visit https://signal.org/en/download/ , Add the Hiring Manager via her Interview ID Number +1 315 316 3903 to begin the interview process with her. Good luck!

INTERVIEW DATA & TIME : Monday 24th June 09:00AM (CST)

Best Regards

Recruiter at WELLSTAR.

https://careers.wellstar.org/about-us

When I contacted the manager via Signal, they asked some basic questions and then sent me an offer letter the next morning along with a W4 form and a direct deposit form.

The contract was quite vague and conflicted with information the "hiring manager" provided on Signal which made me start to suspect that the job I had actually applied for on Indeed was not this one or was fake. She asked that I send everything back "promptly" and the directions instructed me to fill everything out by hand, sign and scan to the Signal app. When I asked for a clear job description, I did not receive one. In the Signal communications from the "hiring manager" I was promised all sorts of benefits as well as lots of tech equipment that I could use to set up a home office.

(I did not send anything back).

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