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- Los Angeles, CA, USA • May 08, 2025
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I responded to a job listing on Craigslist for a Remote Family Assistant position that offered $350/day with flexible hours. The job description stated that I would be assisting families with scheduling, meal planning, and general household management, and that no prior experience was needed.

I signed up for an interview, but instead of a standard interview process, I was directed to a webinar that turned out to be a sales pitch for a travel agency. During the webinar, the presenters did not clearly identify the name of the company, but they eventually revealed that the opportunity was actually about becoming a travel agent. Attendees were encouraged to pay upfront fees for certifications and training.

This bait-and-switch experience was misleading and feels like a scam. I had no intention of signing up for a travel agency, nor did the original job posting mention anything about travel or upfront payments

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- Lebanon, OR, USA • May 05, 2025
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they posted on craigslist to do travel concierge service and spoke of making $100k-$300k a year in profit working remotely from home over the travel CRM. Then they asked for 97.00 insurance to take a course, and become a travel agent. the webinar was held over companymeeting.com

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- Raeford, NC, USA • Apr 24, 2025
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The initial contact:

"Hey [Candidate],

We hope you’re doing well. While the position you applied for has already been filled, after reviewing your resume and past work experience, we’re excited to share that we believe you’d be a great fit for another remote position we currently have available.

We’d love for you to schedule a meeting with our founder to discuss the role, compensation, and learn more about our company.

You can choose a time slot here: https://calendly.com/d/cpp4-d4h-7k3

Important: After scheduling your meeting, please reply to this email to confirm. Our team is looking forward to connecting with you and discussing this exciting opportunity further!

Best regards,

- Hiring Team"

Travel Agent Certification was purchased under false pretense. BWJ claims this is E&O insurance but their credentials are not adding up. They are also utilizing bait and switch tactics to scam honest job seekers.

The orientation/meet and greet video was completed which gives you the ins and outs of the company and your role/compensation. The video did not align with what is discussed within the initial interview/informational meeting hosted by their "Co-Founder Mark." There are several discrepancies and false advertisements of this "Job/position." Mainly training, day-to-day tasks, compensation, company perks and even the founders of the operation. They are baiting honest job seekers and switching.

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- Oakland, CA, USA • Apr 23, 2025
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I responded to a job posting ad on craigslist for a remote travel agent position. I attended a group company meeting via Zoom that was hosted by Jacob (no last name provided), and at the end of the meeting, we were told that to become an employee, it was mandatory that we purchase an Errors & Omissions insurance certificate for $97.00. We were NOT told that the fee is a recurring monthly fee that is automatically deducted from our bank account every month. Nor were we provided instructions on how to cancel/opt-out if we chose to do so at any point in time. It wasn't until after the virtual meeting ended that I searched on the internet, BWJ Travel. The results from the search were infuriating. Every single post about BWJ Travel was derogatory - not ONE positive comment. In short, the company is fraudulent. Below is a copy of the craigslist ad, followed by a post from the ScamPulse.com website, a list of related links re: BWJ Travel scam, and my email request to immediately cancel the $97.00 recurring bank charge along with their response to my request:

Virtual Front Desk Rep – $40-$45/HR – No Experience Required!

compensation: $40-$45/HR

employment type: employee's choice

experience level: no experience required

job title: Virtual Desk Rep

telecommuting ok

Now Hiring: Remote Virtual Front Desk Representative – No Experience Required

Pay: $40 - $45/hr + Full Benefits & Paid Training

We are looking for a **Virtual Front Desk Representative** to provide customer support, manage appointments, and assist with basic administrative tasks. **No prior experience is required—we provide full training!** If you are friendly, detail-oriented, and looking for a high-paying work-from-home opportunity, this could be the perfect role for you.

All applicants must attend a virtual session where we will discuss job responsibilities, pay structure, and company expectations before proceeding with the hiring process.

APPLY NOW

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer and direct calls, emails, and live chat inquiries professionally.

• Schedule and confirm appointments with clients and team members.

• Provide accurate information about company services and offerings.

• Assist with data entry, record keeping, and maintaining digital files.

• Ensure excellent customer service by resolving inquiries quickly and efficiently.

• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline front desk operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (no prior experience required).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, or scheduling software.

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

• Professional and friendly demeanor with great problem-solving skills.

• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.

What We Offer:

• Remote Work Flexibility: Work from the comfort of your home.

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn $40 - $45/hr with performance-based bonuses.

• No Experience Needed: Paid training provided for all new hires.

• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays: Vacation days, sick leave, and company-recognized holidays.

• Career Growth Opportunities: Potential for promotions and leadership roles.

• Professional Development: Ongoing training and skill-building programs.

• Performance-Based Incentives: Monthly and quarterly bonuses for outstanding work.

• Supportive Work Culture: Join a team that values collaboration and personal growth.

• Employee Perks: Discounts on travel, flights, hotels, and vacation packages.

SCHEDULE YOUR INTERVIEW TODAY

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.

post id: 7844612785

Below is from the BBB:



ScamPulse.com - Better Business Bureau

https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/glendale/profile/online-travel-agency/book-with-jacob-...⇄ />
Business Profile: Online Travel Agency

Book With Jacob: This business is NOT ScamPulse.com Accredited

Years in Business: 2



ScamPulse.com Accreditation & Rating: Book With Jacob is NOT a ScamPulse.com Accredited Business.

To become accredited, a business must agree to ScamPulse.com Standards for Trust and pass ScamPulse.com's vetting process.



ScamPulse.com Rating: F

Reasons for rating:

- Advertising issues found by ScamPulse.com



- Business has failed to resolve underlying cause(s) of a pattern of complaints

- 12 complaint(s) filed against business

- Length of time business has been operating

- Length of time business has taken to respond to complaint(s)

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https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/lookupscam/961336

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Email Request Canceling Errors & Omissions Insurance Certificate

From: XXX

To: [email protected]

Date: Apr 23, 2025, 1:18?PM

Subject: Canceling Errors & Omissions Insurance Certificate

Hello,

I recently paid $97.00 for the mandatory E&O insurance fee for one month (copy of my receipt is attached below) on 04/27/2025. However, effective immediately, I do not approve, nor do I want to continue the automatic payment for the insurance certificate fee. I am also requesting a refund for this fee as I am not moving forward with the virtual travel agent job.

Please respond to this email as soon as possible to confirm you have received my request before next steps are taken.

Thank you,

Response from BWJ Travel:

BWJ Travel Support

Date: Apr 23, 2025, 1:21?PM

To: XXXX

Cc: [email protected]

Subject: Re: [## 85838 ##] Canceling Errors & Omissions Insurance Certificate

Hi there,

We're sorry to hear you'd like to cancel with us.

To cancel, please follow these instructions: https://support.bwjagents.com/portal/en/kb/articles/how-do-i-cancel-my-membershi...⇄ />
Unfortunately, we do not issue refunds as per our Terms & Conditions. This is because the moment you pay your certification automatically there are resources that are billed on our end that we pay for that are non-refundable, like the E&O insurance and other resources.

Thanks for understanding.

Best,

How would you rate our customer service?

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- Tucson, AZ, USA • Apr 21, 2025
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Scammer has victims believe they will be investing in travel agent opportunity with issuing of fictitious credentials, for carrying out business with supposed clients. The payment information is collected and stored, so that the charge is bimonthly.

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- Briggsdale, CO, USA • Apr 10, 2025
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This company put a job posting on craigslist for (Scheduling Assistant – $120K-$140K/SALARY–Full-Time Remote w/ Benefits) they did a zoom interview that asked for $97.00/ month to be certified to work. I should have done more research before paying. The job sounded way to good to be true.

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- Fresno, CA, USA • Apr 08, 2025
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They contact you by Email, then do a zoom call with about 200 people. Then they tell you about their company and mission. Then they tell you about insurerence for your protection, if you make a mistake a type with potential clients. And tell you are insured up to a million dollar if you mess up. THe cost for it was 97 dollars. I made the mistake of falling for it. Then after a while of emails. they will ask you to verify your identity, due to my fault I gave them my ID. Then that's where I stopped at, and reported to my credit card and all places for possible identify fraud. Watch out, linkend doesn't do a good job in vetting these companies so remember to check of these companies or websites are legit, by checking the BBB.org for info.

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- Nutley, NJ, USA • Apr 07, 2025
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It was a job ad for remote work with no experience necessary. The interview is a zoom call and their were many others in the call with me. They claim to be a travel agency that needs travel agents, trying to hire you as the agent. Promising many clients and reminding you of limited spots and time sensitive opportunity. At the end "for your safety" they ask for a certification fee for insurance in case you make an error. So many people signed up for it. Now he has a new job ad for "Virtual Admin" basically the same remote work with no experience bull. His name is Jacob and karma will find a way someday.

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- Cottontown, TN, USA • Mar 27, 2025
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I had applied for a company called Rivian Services; The email I got was from NextGenConsulting.co instead; Then I got on there. As soon as I raised my hand; the zoom call ended.

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- Portland, OR, USA • Mar 26, 2025
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Craigslist Travel Agency Job scam. Lists $45+per/hr bonus for data entry. they list every day in the admin/office job listing. There’s an Apply Now button that sends you to scheduling site call calendly. Jacob (Founder) is listed as the host. You can choose 10am or 3pm Pacific Time. You open Zoom and there are probably 300+ on the call. He spews these stories about how much he makes, shows a quick image of SVH Travel owned by his father. He makes up a story about a lady wanting to work til she retires but gets fired instead. Talks about Giving Travel Bookings ALL their money back during Covid, he says peoples names ALOT so that you think he’s being personal. Jacob is blabbing on for over an hour, then he says you need to click a link to sign up for Certification/Insurance to work for them. THAT ISNT REQUIRED ANYWHERE TO BE A TRAVEL AGENT LET ALONE DATA ENTRY! DO NOT FALL FOR IT! SVH IS A SCAM AND SO IS BWJ. I have reported them to the FBI, Glendale Police, CA AG, and will be submitting more information to local newspapers in the So Cal Area to light a fire under their [censored].

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- Charlotte, NC, USA • Mar 24, 2025
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Acts likes like they want to hire Travel Consultants and proceeds to give B.S. information backing it up until they say you need to be certified for 97$.

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- Charleston, SC, USA • Mar 23, 2025
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So, I found this online job on Indeed. It was for entry-level data entry. A few days later, I got an email from "NextGen Growth" from a guy named Mark. In this email, he said something along the lines of "Dear (My name) Unfortunately the position you applied for has been filled, but after our team looked over your resume, we'd like to invite you to an interview and offer you a higher level position with our company" I went to this interview, which was over zoom. This Zoom call had over 300 people, no one was allowed to unmute the mic (which I didn't think was weird with that many people) and the Zoom chat system was only direct message. He was explaining the company's background, history, and his co-worker's performances. He then eventually got to what the job was, we'd be working with BWJ Travel Agency as a Travel Consultant. Then he explained that this agency is ONLY for rich people, for example, only people who pay 20,000 and up. Whoever we were assigned to help plan their vacation for them, we would get a percentage of whatever their total budget was. And that since this company only took specific clients, we'd get no less than 3000 dollars per person we help, but it's not one day and done, one person could take up to a week. Anyways, toward the end of the meeting, he said "The only downside is you have to be a certified travel agent to work this job" which I thought was weird because it said no experience was required and they had specifically chosen me based off my resume FOR this job, but I didn't question it. He said there was the right way to do it, which was months and months of schooling, or the easy way, which was to go online and simply buy one. Now, this is where I thought it was weird. He sent a link into the Zoom chat to go to this "buy certificate" which was 97$. When someone asked how it would be valid, he said "Since I (Mark the Co-Founder) Have over 10 years of experience, I will co-sign my name next to yours like I'm taking you under my wing, which I am. You'll have 4 months until you get a performance review and if you pass you'll go to 500$ renewal for your certificate yearly instead of 97$ monthly." Me being 19 and never having done any online job before, I fell for it. I got my username and passcode for the employee website. They never asked me for any information other than a picture of the front and back of my ID. No tax forms or employment paperwork or anything like that. I just immediately started the "lessons" that were telling me I was going to be making my own company. That's what got me because this whole thing was about working for THEIR company, helping THEIR clients, not doing my own and starting my own business. That was when I decided to check the ScamPulse.com and a hours of online research from people saying they also got scammed, their money got stolen, the 97$ was a MONTHLY subscription that the website didn't have any options to cancel and they would keep re-charging their bank even after the disputes. However, I then received an email saying that there would be ANOTHER zoom call or orientation. Which if I'm not mistaken, IS EXACTLY WHAT THE FIRST ZOOM WAS. Mark did NOT interview anyone, he didn't ask anyone any questions. He said he would hire everyone who stayed on the call and then fire as time went on because he is all about your results, not who you are. Im not sure how to get my money back, I'm not sure if my identity is safe, and I sure know I DID NOT get paid or did anything for my payment for any of the lessons/trainings I did. Please, do not fall for this. Another name they use is BookingWithJacob. and LLC Travel Agency.

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- Burley, ID, USA • Mar 21, 2025
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A MLM SCAM.

This 'person', Mark or Jacob, cant remember right now to be honest, sent out what appears to have been a massive template in an email to hundreds of people, luring them to attend a meeting for a position that sounds all too good to be true. I'll be honest, after recently losing my job, i was interested, and all that I had to do to start was attend a webinar.

All the right things were said, and up to before where I fell short to identify the largest red flag of them all, 'paying for a certificate to get started as a "Travel Agent". To me, most lines of business have some kind of certification or something that MAY have to be paid for, but this is all new to me, so I ignored any signs that I now, looking back, clearly missed.

On Reddit, there are lots of posts about this company being illegitimate, scamming people for money, taking it and never actually seeing the fruits of any labor happening as there doesn't appear to be a way to actually receive the kinds of commissions that sound oh so rewarding at the time.

In this webinar:

-You are in a room with (from what I've read, and experienced) 80-200 people.

-You cannot do anything but chat privately with the 'Presenter'. Audio is muted to everyone except him and you can't even talk to him during the meeting.

Some people have stated that they have witnessed what appeared to be pre recorded webinars that were played during their time.

-You are fed the idea that you can make a good amount of money, taking 80% commission (company gets 20%) of each booked client. Making about $500 from a single person, and on larger bookings (in the $10K and up range), making about $2-3K.

And then just as you get into the end of the webinar:

You come to realize this is a new MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) or PYRAMID SCHEME/SCAM!

-You are told to either do a M2M payment on your 'certification', sadly I fell for this thinking 'start small' and mistakenly made a $97 charge...

The worst is (albeit the presenter isnt adament about this option right away), you can do the annual payment of 4 or $500... and be good for the year.

The reason I am posting this is because the company ISNT EVEN LISTED ON BBB. Biggest and easiest red flag I didnt even check.

I hope you all avoid this company, and I hope that any damages done by this individual has him paying out all the people he has robbed.

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- Arlington Heights, IL, USA • Mar 21, 2025
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I was scammed $97 from a fraudulent ad posted on CL last week & have identified a similar as running now from the same poster. Poster ID 7836220102. The ad is from BWJ Travel Agency LLC from founder Jacob Sark. https://bwjagents.com . They are a sister company of SVH Travel. https://svhtravel.com who have been in business over 15 years.

The "bait & switch" disceptive ad is that they offer the job as a $40+/hr Data Entry position plus fully paid benefits when the truth is the job is to be a travel agent for BWJ Travel as an independent contractor. He builds up everyone's I I tetest stating they have over 100,000 clients they can't handle so they need new travel agents to process the travel requests. He stated that the average 1st year earning is $190,000 and over $250,000 by year 3. He stated that everyone on the call is hired & no need for 1-on-one interviews. In order to officially get on board however requires a $97 fee...which he says is Error & Commissions insurance....to cover mistakes that might get made so the agent is not liable for the discrepancy. I looked on Reddit & him and his partner Edwin have been recruiting "Agents," this way for almost a year now attempting to receive everyone on each call and get charged $97 which the credit card payment is charged by BWJ Travel. Then in training it turns out you have to pay for your own marketing/advertising i.e. Facebook, Instagram ads etc.

I hope you shut down these disceptive ads before he steals these fees & fraudulently hires for a position that is not as presented in the CL ad.

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- Dickinson, TX, USA • Mar 19, 2025
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I watched a presentation over zoom from this guy, he was offering this great job at his travel agency. He asked us to pay $97 for insurance, which will protect me from mistakes made during scheduling people's bookings. I fell for it and paid. I'm not sure yet if it is a scam, but I don't feel good about it. This company is called BWJ travel with confidence, and supposedly they are out of California.

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- Los Angeles, CA, USA • Mar 15, 2025
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The job is advertised on Craigslist Los Angeles as “part time data entry work from home” for $40/hr. When you click to apply it will take you to Calendly to schedule a zoom interview. Once you are in the zoom, there were about 200 people on call. Everyone is muted, you can’t unmute yourself and cameras are on. You can’t chat to people either. This guy Jacob jumps on a call and starts describing the job. After a few stories later, the job is actually a travel agent who works on commission and it’s sounds too good because he says minimum you can make off of a simple booking is $3000, and max is something like $200000. So then he proceeds to say that you need an insurance to protect yourself if you make a mistake while booking. And it cost $97 a month. And he wants people to buy it now and everyone will be hired. Absolutely crazy. Who does that? So basically he scams you into getting a $97 from you monthly. His website doesn’t have any info except training when you signed up. I called SVH and they were like, we don’t deal with that, you need to talk to Jacob. I knew it was fishy. Vic Sarkisian owns SVH and it exist, Jacob and Edwin are his sons.

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- Los Angeles, CA, USA • Mar 14, 2025
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Post on Craigslist for a remote part time or full time job with no experience required. Was invited to a Zoom meeting where over 200 people joined. Story for 1.5 hour where the host said it was a family business for over 30 years which isn't the case. Said we needed to purchase E& O insurance for $97 as a condition of employment.

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- Las Vegas, NV, USA • Mar 07, 2025
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This is a scam. This person (Jacob) wasted two hours of my time in a group online interview for what turned out to be a shady scam. He claims to run a travel site & is hiring everyone in the interview. To be able to work for his "agency" he charges $97 a month for "insurance" to be able to start the position. It's a disgusting money grab & he's preying on desperate job seekers. What he's doing is illegal. He has numerous posts on Craigslist. Please address this! Have a lovely day.

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- Layton, UT, USA • Feb 25, 2025
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I was contacted through email about a job interview with a company called BWJ travel. I hopped on a zoom group job interview with this company. After the interview was done they said they needed $97.00 for errors and emissions insurance. I paid the money with my debit card. I was supposed to have a zoom call with them today 2/25/2025 but I'm cancelling because they're scammers. When I looked up the company name BWJ out of Glendale, California on the Better Business Bureau it says the company doesn't exist. Do not give them any money its a fake job offer.

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- Bowie, MD, USA • Feb 21, 2025
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*One of 2 Craigslist Ads "HIRING! Data Entry - Work From Home | $97k Pay + Bonuses/Benefits (District of Columbia)" and "HIRING! Customer Service - Work From Home | $127k Pay + Bonuses (District of Columbia)" posted online. Once replied, you set up a Calendly meeting. It's a Zoom call that had over 100 people. Jacob talks for about an hour, about himself, the company, the data entry and customer service (i.e. travel agent) positions. States how there's only 100 or so left & they'll be gone in 2 days. He talks about scheduling, having help, and really stresses company culture and how good theirs is so much better than others.

*Anyway, after 75 mins or so, he states how there is ONE THING we need to do before we get started. We need to be certified for insurance. He drops a link to a pay page and we're expected to fork over $97/mo, at this point. On 2-20-2025. I ask why this can't come from the first commission check and he states "its separate from that." He starts to thank his marks for giving over their money. Then, I ask (in the zoom chat where he is the only one allowed to see) What is the name of the company? He ignores this remark. We're all muted and can't talk to him (or each other) directly.

*On the pay page, I see ([email protected]). When I search for it, I find the website showing (2024 BWJ Travel, LLC). I search that name and a few scams come up. When I show the SCAM sign in the group chat, I am immediately removed from the zoom meeting.

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