Employment Scam 2024 Reports & Reviews

Employment Scam Reports & Reviews (1422)

Scammer's website jacksonhealth.org
Scammer's address 1611 NW 12th Ave Miami FL, Miami, FL 33136, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location OK 73142, USA
Type of a scam Employment

I applied for a job posting on LinkedIn, which was remote. Later I got an email about doing an interview. The interview seemed quick and easy; it was done through a RingCentral app. After the interview, a few days later, I got a Job offer letter stating that I had been selected for the position. I was excited. Soon after, I started to think how easy this was compared to other job interviews I had done. During the interview process, I was emailing and using the app required to contact the interviewer throughout, which was strange to me. Then they told me the start date and hours I would be working and said they would send an e-check through email (which they did) to start a home office. That also seemed sketchy, so I did nothing with the check. Also, the amount given was significant amount which also was alarming because I never had a job giving out money to start up to a first-time employee for such an amount. Also, through this process, I asked questions but always seemed to be ignored when I did. But then they will email me instructions I would follow to get my "home office set up."

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Scammer's phone (442) 307-8690
Scammer's address 2745 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location MI 48091, USA
Type of a scam Employment

Check came in mail w instructions on going to Walmart and cvs to buy gift cards

Check actually looks real as ever but I knew better than to cash it into my bank account

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Scammer's phone (929) 566-5395
Scammer's website eastgatefl.com
Scammer's address New York City, NY 10005, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location CA 94564, USA
Type of a scam Employment

I submitted my resume to a few applications online and one person reached out (email) and said they came across my resume and was interested in hiring me (not from any of the businesses I submitted my application to). So I replied back with what they asked for (phone number). I received a reply stating that the HR department will be in contact with me. Someone new did reply back with the application process but it seemed to good to be true so I tried to call, locate their offices at every location and nothing came up with their name on it. Long story short, do your research if something seems to good to be true it could be fraudulent. Company is called Eastgate Freight Lines.

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Scammer's phone (217) 643-4654
Scammer's website telegram.org
Scammer's address B, CA, USA
Victim Location TN 37363, USA
Type of a scam Employment

The interview seemed normal until they asked what bank I used. The program asked the normal questions: What is your highest level of education, where and when did you get your degree, how old are you, what is your name, do you want direct deposit or check, what is your experience level, etc. I really thought I was being offered a great job.

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Scammer's phone (505) 471-9024
Scammer's website Instagram
Scammer's address 27 Ridgeview Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location MD 21211, USA
Total money lost $1,987
Type of a scam Employment

I accepted an offer to help promote via instagram by and by an individual clamming to work for/with Smith Food and Drug Inc. they said to deposit the checks that they would mail to me then have me send a percentage back and that I would get a percentage for help with promotions. The check ended up being fraudulent and after I sent money back to this person the company caught on and flagged the check to be fraud and reversed it causing my bank account to go into a negative

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Scammer's phone (628) 277-5956
Scammer's address 3450 Lakeside Drive, Hollywood, FL 33027, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location MO 65791, USA
Type of a scam Employment

The first step was text message: This is Anthony from ARISE VIRTUAL SOLUTIONS INC. In regard to your application for the Data Entry position with a pay of $28/hr, we reviewed your resume already. And you have been shortlistedKiana Johnson for an online interview with the Hiring Manager Mr. Edward Hanchett, Via G-mail Google Chat following email address ( [email protected] ). Add Him to your Google Chat and message him.

Then, we chatted on Google:

Good morning Sheri. I am Edward Hanchett, The Hiring manager for ARISE VIRTUAL SOLUTIONS Inc. Please introduce yourself and indicate your location?

I did and gave some background about me.

The job briefing and interview process will be done via Google Chat instant messaging.

Note: During this process, your timely response will be appreciated. Are you ready now? I advise you to read with care. Just follow the briefing and let me know when you are done reading every line. You will be allowed to ask questions later. With each line just respond with an Okay. He then goes into job description of the job title you pick. There were 3 job titles: data entry clerk, administrative assistant or customer service. I chose data entry.

DATA ENTRY CLERK

Main duties and responsibilities are to enter data into computers. This data may be text and numbers. It may relate to customers, suppliers and manufacturers and may be scientific, technical, financial or sales-based. The computer system dictates the way the worker enters the data. The system requires data to be in a specific format so it can produce material such as invoices and analytical reports. Can you handle that? Note: You will be trained by one of the company supervisors that will be attached to you On-line. My supervisors will reach you via email or phone for your position offer-documents and your working papers. Also, they will put you through our company's guidelines under US Human Resources Laws and Regulations if you are hired. The pay is $28 per hour, training is $19 per hour biweekly or weekly via direct deposit or paycheck, the maximum hour you can work a week is 40 hours. You can do 20/30 hours weekly for part time or 30/40 hours weekly for full time. And you will be allowed to choose your working hours yourself for work convenience. You going to work from Monday through Friday and overtime is allowed during the weekend if interested.

BENEFITS : ARISE benefits for eligible workers include: Health, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness. Paid Time Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts. That counts after working 90days with the Company. Will you like to be paid Bi weekly or weekly, Direct deposit or paycheck and what bank do you affiliate with?

I said: Weekly and Direct Deposit to my cash app acct. He asked again: What bank do you affiliated with? I told him the bank name only.

Do you have any questions so far before we proceed with the interview? I asked 2 or 3 questions. He answered vaguely. The company’s will provide all the working materials and ship them to your home address if you are hired! We are going mainly to the interview questions and answers section. As soon as you are done answering any question, you are to write DONE. Are you ready now? He then asked for my full name and mailing address. I gave it to him bc I thought, at that time, he was legit. He continued with few more common interview questions which I answered.

You have done well so far and you seem like a perfect fit for this position. I need you to hold on online because i need to forward our conversation to the Head Dept. to enable them see if you are committed and good for this job. Congratulations, the company has decided to give you a chance to work for the company and would like to see your diligence, Charisma, Commitment to this job.

You will be getting your paperwork. An HR document during your orientation and training from your supervisor, you are to fill, sign and send back to us. Also your job offer letter will be ready tomorrow morning and sent to your email. Then I had a couple more questions. Is the job on contract-basis or have taxes withheld? He answered: No on contract

It’s permanent position.

I asked about getting a company handbook. He said I would. Then, I asked

What are the internet dowload/upload speed requirements? He replied,

It will come along with your work materials. The company will provide you with everything needed for this job and it will be delivered to your address. Once your complete working materials are delivered, your training starts immediately. And you will receive video call during your training process for better understanding of your job.

It’s will be stated in the paperwork that will come along with your work materials.

Okay, so I will have a little time to become compliant with the requirements?

Sure. You will receive a check from the company which will be used to purchase everything needed and you will also be instructed on everything you have to do.

My bank will hold the funds of an out-of-state check for 5-7 days due to possible fraud. This was when I started to suspect that this was a scam.

No problem.

I understand that and this is real okay! NOTE: All Equipment's and software's are to be purchased from the company's accredited vendor and that is because all materials will be Customized in your names with the Company Logo and shipped to you via FedEx. And I will instruct you how to go about the purchase. Is that clear? That will be all for today. Be prompt online at 8am tomorrow morning for the delivery details regarding your complete working materials. Hope you have a wonderful rest of your day!

Next day 11/15/22:

After pleasantries, Your job offer letter has been confirmed and will be ready before the end of today. What email would you prefer it’s sent to? I told him. A few minutes later. Sent! Confirm you receive it and get back to me now please. I did and told him that I would review and if ok, will fill, sign and return to Ms Caitlin Paylor. She's the one who sent the employment offer to me.

Received! The check to purchase your work materials has already been mailed out and you should receive it within 1/2 business working days. I will keep you posted with the tracking number immediately I got it on my desk. Understood?

That will be all for now till you receive the check for further instructions. Hope you have a good day!

The next day 11/16/22, he sent me the FEDEX tracking number for the check. Then he started having me track the envelop. It didn't arrive, so the next day 11/17/22 he had me call FEDEX. It had been returned to Ms Payton as "undeliverable."

The check will be sent to you through email in PDF copy (back and front ) because we are trying to avoid delay encountered in mail delivery to home addresses. All you have to do when you receive the check in your email is to print out Both the front and back of the check, endorse the check by signing at the back then process the deposit with your bank mobile app. The funds will be available within 24 hour or less so you can start purchasing your work materials. I believe you can handle that?

Yes, however, my bank is very cautious about mobile deposits and will hold the check 5-7 business days no matter what, especially, since I've had some fraudulent checks sent to me in the past.

Oh I see. Let me notify finance department for another means of funds availability. Hold on please!

Wire transfer and sending/transferring to company direct are the only two ways left. I won't give you my bank info without knowing for sure that this is truly legit.

Give me a moment.

That's when I said: It's been almost 2 hrs. Is this job legit or not. Please don't waste my time! I am unemployed and need to find a legitimate job.

Let me notify finance department as I don’t take decisions on my own.

I started questioning about his location, his finance dept location vs the location where the envelop w/check was coming from (CA). He started telling me that the company had branches all over, but finance dept was in Florida like him.

Friday morning 11/18/22

I sent him a chat that the check was not going to make it in time for training to begin on Monday, 11/21/22.

A new check will be mailed out and you have to be patient please

Monday morning 11/21/22

I chatted Good morning! I've just been reading reviews this morning. They weren't good. Has Arise gotten new management in the last few months to a year? He ignored my question and me for rest of day.

Tuesday 11/22/22

He chatted The check with deposit instructions has been sent to your email. Please, confirm you receive it and get back to me now please.

Received the check and instructions. Whose acct is this check written on? It’s not written on an Arise Virtual Solutions' acct.

He said: Written from Carl Lewis, the sub contract company under Arise you will work online with! Are you done with the deposit now? I told him: No.

I won't send for deposit until my bank verifies it's legit.

I called my bank and forwarded the emailed check to the fraud dept. She got back to me in minutes saying the check was more than likely fraud.

End of scam.

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I had a Similar text that you have. i thought i was finally getting a Job for once and then i found out something off. The Hourly pay 28$ only, the business Arise Virtual Solutions which i never sent a resume there, and the Boss name "Sydney Everett" there's literally no boss name that in Arise. and the phone number that texted me that isn't from Arise due to the location the text was from. i know they know my name but I'm glad they don't know any bank info or SSN.

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Thank you for adding this. I have a text from the same number for a job at Sesame Inc. to add Douglas Egan to Microsoft Teams for an interview as a Data Entry Clerk. I've been scammed before so I looked up the name and company and couldn't find any connection. Googled the phone number and your post popped up. Thanks again!

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Scammer's phone (214) 390-6554
Scammer's website www.mayoclinic.org
Scammer's address Rochester, MN, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location FL 32148, USA
Type of a scam Employment

They used Indeed.com connected me through my phone. Offering me the job, made me go to the signal app. Made it sound legitimate. Wanting me to pay for 3,100 for company products they said. We investigated and found out that I was being scammed. I connected the company seeing if I was. They have no information of me.

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Scammer's address LA, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location NV 89508, USA
Type of a scam Employment

There were several different emails used so here is all of them:

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

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Scammer's phone (866) 471-2087
Scammer's website www.wilcaninvestment.com
Scammer's address New York, NY 10106, USA
Victim Location PA 19086, USA
Type of a scam Employment

Offered a remote job to start ASAP when I researched the company I can't find anything

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Scammer's phone (801) 391-2711
Scammer's address 5690 S 3750 W, Roy, UT 84067, USA
Victim Location UT 84404, USA
Type of a scam Employment

On indeed I applied for a personal assistant at a orthopedic center only to have a woman do an interview about marketing and working with clothing and other at home items rather than an actual orthopedic. She wanted to use me to market as a trial run without compensation

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Scammer's phone (773) 413-1700
Scammer's website LinkedIn and RingCentral
Scammer's address online, Chicago, IL 60644, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location TX 77386, USA
Total money lost $4,019
Type of a scam Employment

I was scammed by a fake remote job offer. The fake hiring manager (Anne Leinart) issued me a fake check ($4,950) for the purpose of purchasing the office equipment needed to perform job duties (data entry). Once check was deposited, per mobile app, I was instructed the next day to transfer by Zelle $2,000 to her fake supply manager (Justin Faris). Additionally, I was instructed to purchase four $500 Visa gift cards from Walmart totalling $2,019.76 for equipment. At this time I finally snapped to realize this was a well planned scam!! I expressed my concerns with the fake hiring manager (Anne Leinart), at which time she discontinued the conversation per RingCentral. I have attached a screen shot as evidence. Please let me know if there is additional information needed.

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Scammer's phone (213) 605-3516
Scammer's address Coral Springs, FL, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location FL 33065, USA
Type of a scam Employment

They provided a check with my name and $1,500.35. The letter attached asked for 3 gift cards to be sent to (213)-605-3516 with the back and the front showing. The check has the name Alexandra Harper and the letter has the name Ben Williams.

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Scammer's phone (202) 821-4281
Scammer's website trafficmedia.io
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location FL 32606, USA
Type of a scam Employment

They sent an offer letter and conducted an interview. I was later told to send a picture of my ID front and back with me holding it. They then told me to download telegram where I was told all of my work would be done on there.

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Scammer's address 5579 S 1900 W, Taylorsville, UT 84129, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location WA 98037, USA
Type of a scam Employment

They offered a remote job. They did send a check to pay for supplies since I could not find the company on this website I declined the job. I provided them my address, phone number, and email. They even sent a contract for employment. The addresses did not match on the check and contract information.

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Scammer's phone NULL
Scammer's address NULL, NULL, MA, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location TX 76123, USA
Type of a scam Employment

Found job on ZipRecruiter and said to email [email protected]. That should’ve been a clue, but I sent my resume and was asked to contacted

Please contact Mr. Levi Sabastian on Telegram at https://t.me/LeviTaskUs to express your interest in an interview.

(TKU24156) is the verification code for you.

Username: @LeviTaskUs

Another odd request, but I proceeded, asked what bank I used and that was a red flag.

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Scammer's phone (470) 839-4606
Scammer's website mcicop.com
Scammer's address 1721 Blount Road #2, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, USA
Victim Location VA 20164, USA
Type of a scam Employment

QUICK HIRING, My name is Dan Chiodo, Executive Director, Manufacturers Components Incorporated (MCI-CORP) We have an urgent and exciting position open for a DATA ENTRY/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT with a good pay of $900/week, Please review the job specifications For more information, visit this page and submit an application: https://forms.gle/nMVciMHkf54tNsuXA

It pulled up a website that has links that don’t work.

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Scammer's phone (502) 653-9053
Scammer's address NULL, NULL, VA, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location VA 24073, USA
Type of a scam Employment

I applied to job on Indeed.com for a Remote Customer Service Representative for Therapy Connections, LLC. Someone named Nicole reached out to me saying that she was the one that I was going to be working for and that she wanted to know more about me before I join her team. After a couple of emails back and forth, she offered me the position and asked for my address to send a check containing my sign on bonus and money to by the items that I needed such as a computer, scanner, etc. After receiving the check I looked at who the check was from and it was from a excavation contracting company names James W. Flett Co., Inc. I decided to reach out to the Nicole and to the person who said that they were the accounting office named Daniel Lewis. Once I started inquiring and told them that I wanted to speak on the phone to make sure that this offer is legit, they just disappeared. I have not heard anything since. This is a huge deal considering that I am out of a job right now and I have missed out on several opportunities.

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Scammer's phone (000) 000-0000
Scammer's website www.entherapharmaceuticals.com
Scammer's address NULL, NULL, UT, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location UT 84047, USA
Total money lost $4,000
Type of a scam Employment

They approached me via telegram to conduct and interview and had multiple people reach out to me.

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Scammer's phone (858) 203-0295
Scammer's address NULL
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location VA 24503, USA
Type of a scam Employment

I was curious to what he would say because i already knew it was a scam. No legit company contacts you at 9 pm and then immediately wants to do an interview. So I almost started an interview with him but decided not to waste my time. i did my due diligence and googled them. Wallace Travel Group is real…however these people added an s at the end…trying to be slick. I contacted the actual company and alerted them. They had never heard of the man that contacted me.

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Scammer's phone +1 (661) 770-5252
Victim Location NJ 08081, USA
Type of a scam Employment

Employment Scam

*****, if you still want to make income online, we have a few openings over the next few day to discuss that, text S if you want one of those spots, first come, first serve, thank you.

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