Scammer's phone(413) 489-0266
862-217-4245
914-368-2616 Scammer's website ksm-llc.us Scammer's address7 Renaissance Square White Plains NY 10601, White Plains, NY 10601, USA Scammer's email[email protected] CountryUnited States Victim LocationMI 48225, USA Total money lost$7,163.94 Type of a scamEmployment
Beware, especially if you had, currently have or recently posted your resume online. On October 1, 2019, I was contacted by a woman who calls herself “Angela Sain” claiming to be a HR Manager for this fake company. This woman initially called my phone and left a message regarding a possible employment position as she found my resume online and then followed up with a very detailed e-mail outlining the company, position, salary range and benefits. Prior to responding, I did go to the website ksm-llc.us, which I will give these folks credit as they worked hard to make it look legit, as there were no broken links nor anything that stood part from a reputable site. Unfortunately, believing this was legit, I moved forward with wanting to know about the position as Project Manager and had a phone interview scheduled with the typical questions asked. A week later, I was advised I would hear from the Regional Manager “Edvin Klaus” who also called and sent a very detailed e-mail indicating what was to be a month long online training, as they were to open a new regional office in my area. The address that I was given is to an actual location that I am familiar with so again, no red flags were raised. I received via e-mail a conditional contract of employment and advised that upon successful completion of the month long training that a permanent offer of employment could be made since I was considered an independent contractor during said "training period".
The "training" is was scheduled to be a total of 4 weeks with a Work Plan outlining a total of 10 case studies provided electronically by the "company" with the final week being webinars. The "company" claims that upon successful completion of "training" with a passing grade of no less than a B, that I would receive $2,000.00 via either check or direct deposit. Please keep in mind at no point was I asked for banking information or social security number even when told to complete an online application. I was informed during “training” that "HQ" is impressed with my work from answering the case studies and turning them in on time and would like to know if I could assist in the launch of said regional office by purchasing some office equipment using the "corporate account". The use of the "corporate account" is to initiate a bank funds transfer on credit cards (up to 4 cards) to purchase items since the "corporate cards" for said account will take about 3-4 weeks to arrive and they want to have the office up and running on the date indicated in the e-mail received.
BAIT: The assignment is called a "special project" when you can receive additional compensation apart from the "training" pay you hope to receive. I informed that I could receive up to an additional $500.00 based on the completion of each "special project" assigned. Upon agreeing to help launch the new regional office, I was sent detailed bank transfer instructions, a purchase order of the items for said "office", the "corporate" banking account & routing numbers through Chase with the my name listed as the authorize user, and shipping instructions. The products were to be shipped to "tech support" in order to have the project management software the "company" uses installed which is not the same address as the “company's”. According to the purchase order received, I needed to buy Apple products, (2 of each) for an iPhone 11 and MacBook Pro. I purchased one of each and per the shipping instructions were to ship these items overnight via FEDEX or UPS. I then was to notify “Edvin Klaus” when the items were purchased, e-mail the product receipt and photo of shipping label, which all occurred on October 26, 2019.
The bank transfers I initiated on October 23, 2019 went through without problems; however, on October 28, 2019, I received an insufficient funds notification from the first credit card company. October 28, 2019, when I reached out to "Edvin Klaus", I was told that the issue was with my bank as the "account" had over $21,000.00 available; but a check would be sent to cover the payment reversal. On November 4, 2019, I received another payment reversal, this time due to not being an authorized account user. All communication ceased on October 28, 2019 after being told of a check would be sent. I attempted to contact “Angela Sain” (862-217-4245) only receive a disconnected number; I called “Edvin Klaus” (413-489-0266) and left messages to no avail; I called what was to be the main office number (914-368-2616) in White Plains, NY also disconnected; and even reached out to the alleged building (914-948-4739) they were to be located only to be told no such company is there nor has been there as KSM LLC at 7 Renaissance Square White Plains, NY 10601.
Unfortunately, even after filing a police report and notifying the credit card companies of being defrauded, I am still being held liable for the payment reversals and other charges associated with this employment scam.
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Scammer's website ksm-llc.us
Scammer's address 7 Renaissance Square White Plains NY 10601, White Plains, NY 10601, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Victim Location MI 48225, USA
Total money lost $7,163.94
Type of a scam Employment
The "training" is was scheduled to be a total of 4 weeks with a Work Plan outlining a total of 10 case studies provided electronically by the "company" with the final week being webinars. The "company" claims that upon successful completion of "training" with a passing grade of no less than a B, that I would receive $2,000.00 via either check or direct deposit. Please keep in mind at no point was I asked for banking information or social security number even when told to complete an online application. I was informed during “training” that "HQ" is impressed with my work from answering the case studies and turning them in on time and would like to know if I could assist in the launch of said regional office by purchasing some office equipment using the "corporate account". The use of the "corporate account" is to initiate a bank funds transfer on credit cards (up to 4 cards) to purchase items since the "corporate cards" for said account will take about 3-4 weeks to arrive and they want to have the office up and running on the date indicated in the e-mail received.
BAIT: The assignment is called a "special project" when you can receive additional compensation apart from the "training" pay you hope to receive. I informed that I could receive up to an additional $500.00 based on the completion of each "special project" assigned. Upon agreeing to help launch the new regional office, I was sent detailed bank transfer instructions, a purchase order of the items for said "office", the "corporate" banking account & routing numbers through Chase with the my name listed as the authorize user, and shipping instructions. The products were to be shipped to "tech support" in order to have the project management software the "company" uses installed which is not the same address as the “company's”. According to the purchase order received, I needed to buy Apple products, (2 of each) for an iPhone 11 and MacBook Pro. I purchased one of each and per the shipping instructions were to ship these items overnight via FEDEX or UPS. I then was to notify “Edvin Klaus” when the items were purchased, e-mail the product receipt and photo of shipping label, which all occurred on October 26, 2019.
The bank transfers I initiated on October 23, 2019 went through without problems; however, on October 28, 2019, I received an insufficient funds notification from the first credit card company. October 28, 2019, when I reached out to "Edvin Klaus", I was told that the issue was with my bank as the "account" had over $21,000.00 available; but a check would be sent to cover the payment reversal. On November 4, 2019, I received another payment reversal, this time due to not being an authorized account user. All communication ceased on October 28, 2019 after being told of a check would be sent. I attempted to contact “Angela Sain” (862-217-4245) only receive a disconnected number; I called “Edvin Klaus” (413-489-0266) and left messages to no avail; I called what was to be the main office number (914-368-2616) in White Plains, NY also disconnected; and even reached out to the alleged building (914-948-4739) they were to be located only to be told no such company is there nor has been there as KSM LLC at 7 Renaissance Square White Plains, NY 10601.
Unfortunately, even after filing a police report and notifying the credit card companies of being defrauded, I am still being held liable for the payment reversals and other charges associated with this employment scam.