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• Oct 08, 2025
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On Sunday, I was promised $400 check for my involvement in a commission on DeviantArt. A user on DeviantArt said that I would be promised two checks of $700 and I would pay $500 in each transaction. When you try to send money for materials and framing, you get a security alert. Person in charge of the commission is giving you a hard time. I block the number and email address, not long before knowing that my bank account is less than $1000.

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- Wasilla, AK, USA • Jul 11, 2025
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Received Priority Mail Flat envelope on 06/17/2025 with 2 pieces of paper and a cashier's check for $742.89. The papers heading states Market research and the papers are instructions to purchase 2 Sephora gift cards for 250. each at 2 different store of your choosing, evaluate the stores and either text or email your evaluation. $242. is yours to keep. Skeptical with this so I did some research and this is what I found.

Address - 6116 Executive blvd Fl 550 Rockville, MD 20852 located on the Flate rate envelope - has 2 web pages attached to this address -

https://www.marketresearch.com/

https://www.freedoniagroup.com/

Phone Number - 501-453-0962 - Landline located in Jacksonville, AR

Cashier's Check $742.89 - Bank MeriWest Credit Union - MeriWest Credit are only located in California.

Make sure you do your research (this does not mean to contact the person that has given their number/email) before cashing a check.

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- Springfield, VA, USA • Jun 26, 2025
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So I was contacted through my university email for a supposed part time job from a "Jennifer Mena". Her message was this:

"Dear Students and Staf[censored]

Work at your convenience and earn $650 weekly. It's a Flexible part-time job. All the tasks are work from home/on campus job, you don't need to travel somewhere, and you don't need to have a car to get started. To know more about the position, apply below.

To apply for this position, click myuniversity.edu

Application will be received, and you will get a response between 2- 24 hours

Regards,

Office of Student Financial Aid

Academy Career Opportunity."

I was then sent emails impersonating Daisy Szabo, and told to get in contact with Doug Treff in through Discord in order to complete certain tasks. They asked me to deposit checks into my bank account, which I did not do, but the scam was clearly very elaborate.

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- Silver Spring, MD, USA • Jun 26, 2025
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The scammer attempted to contact me regarding a position as a personal assistant, he was cordial and unsuspicious to the naked eye and complied with many of my requests, however upon desiring confimation with his association with the associated organization he avoided providing details, the individual in question has sent me a check which i will be returning to sender.

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- Toledo, OH, USA • Apr 14, 2025
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Person contacted me via text message saying that I applied for a mystery shopping job and that they'd be sending me the information in the mail in a couple days I received your primary priority Mail padded flat rate envelope with the letter inside and a check for $2,450 stating it they wanted me to buy some Sephora gift cards. Keep 500 for myself and to buy the gift cards with the rest of the money.

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- Gary, IN, USA • Mar 17, 2025
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As far as training purposes they ask that you set up A Liberty X account to deposit funds from various businesses so that they may invest in bitcoin. A check is first supplied to the employee for transaction if it does not clear you are asked to use your own funds.

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- Murfreesboro, TN, USA • Mar 06, 2025
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I emailed about a job opportunity, packaging makeup, I received an email with information on how the process worked, of course I did take precautions as scams are everywhere these days, any way, the "company" sent an email with a Contract for Employment so i thought it was legit since none of the other scammer websites had done that, I was sent a check to deposit, pass along cash to a different person, so of course we decided this was a scam but we tried to deposit the check in hopes that it wasn't a scam. the check bounced back and ISF, and they crazy company sent another check, we took it to a different bank, bank checked and surprise it was not valid, we knew going into this that it was probably a scam, but we wanted to see just in the off chance it was real. We didn't lose money only time.

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- New York, NY, USA • Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 17, 2025, 7:53?AM (1 day ago)

Hello ***** Kindly find the check for the mobile deposit attached below you are to proceed with the deposit instructions.

INSTRUCTION:

1. Print out Both the front and back of the check and cut it out to check size.

2. Logon to your Bank's Mobile app.

3. Click on deposit check.

4. Take a picture of the front and back of the check making sure all edges of the check appear on the picture using a dark background for a clearer image.

5. Submit.

6. Once deposit is completed, You are to have the Confirmation of Deposit/Deposit Receipt (Screen Shot) emailed back for authorisation and invoice documentation with the accounting dept (Office use).

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- Norristown, PA, USA • Feb 06, 2025
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mailed fake check to purchase gift cards

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- Arlington, VA, USA • Feb 03, 2025
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The scammer used a check fraud scheme. After being “hired,” they sent me an E check. Upon an attempt to deposit, my bank would not allow the deposit because they do not accept each checks. I then told the person to send me an actual check, which they overnighted. I took it to my bank, Navy Federal Credit Union, and instead of depositing it, I spoke to a representative, telling them that this entire thing felt like a scam.

They confirmed that I had a good hunch, and took a copy of the check to pass on to their security team.

I was then contacted by the person that interviewed me via Microsoft Teams asking if I had deposited the check. I told him that the check would need a 5 to 7 day business hold, telling them that my bank required this. They then proceeded to instruct me to deposit money so that I could obtain the training software needed to get ready for my job. I told them that I applied to the job because I did not have money to send them, let alone, have disposable income. I have not heard from them since, but I did screenshot the entire conversation, and have kept copies of both the E check, and the regular check.

There are also other emails used. They are [email protected] and [email protected]

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• Apr 08, 2025
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I think the same thing is happening to me. The email I received was from
[email protected] and I was told to reach out to [email protected]

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- Round O, SC, USA • Jan 29, 2025
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They send you an envelope with a single sheet of paper with printed instructions and what looks like a cashiers check from first national bank/first convenience bank with instructions to deposit the check into your account to purchase gift cards. The purchaser of this cashiers check is david macaulay, signed by what looks like Jenny Juggler.

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- Chicago, IL, USA • Jan 18, 2025
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They sent me a fake check and I uploaded it to my bank, and it froze my bank account. I also did work for them submitted essays/papers to them. They were scamming and pretended to offer a remote job.

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- Silver Spring, MD, USA • Jan 17, 2025
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I was contacted on Dec 27, 2024, via text message by someone name Kate McCrary - allegedly from REQROUTE INC who said her company reviewed my resume from CAREERBUILDER from the Head or their HR Department for a Remote Data Entry Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Customer Service Job. The offer paid $37.09 per hour. A follow-on text withe verification Code REQ-028 for an interview. I informed me that an interview online with the Hiring Manager, Mr. Justin via Microsoft Teams. The similarity of the name with the person who first contacted me, and the name of the HR Manager was a bit concerning to say the Least. She was Kate McCrary and now he is Justin McCarthy. A link was provided with code for access to the Team. I already had Microsoft Teams downloaded so I added "Justin McCarthy". I chatted for a very long time and found out later that was the interview. I was also scheduled for a Team meeting the following Monday at 8:00, it never happened. I asked to be scheduled for an interview to my surprise "Justin McCarthy" said, the interview is now (unusual). He asked for my email/phone number to add to the meeting which never happened. Throughout this communication I have to type Done when completed - required instruction, DONE SIR. This was odd within itself. I was then subjected to a series of questions which I had to answer about why I am interested in a remote position etc., my answers were then scored successfully. I was asked to provide my email, address, phone number and banking Institution. I purposely gave them an account which I do not use and made sure it was a Federal Banking Institution for possible fraud tracking etc. I was I will get a week's told training, at this point I told, "Mr. McCarthy", that I will not use my personal computer at which point he told me they will be sending me funds to purchase a computer and Microsoft software for the upcoming training which will include a signing bonus of $150.00. He provided a tracking number which I couldn't find, he contacted me via text saying that the mail was delivered. I looked at the door and there it was, but he had initially told me FEDEX, but the package came via UPS. I was concerned from then on....... He instructed me to make copy of the envelope and the check and sent to him. Also, once the money is deposited to send a copy of the check for verification of deposit. He insisted that I deposit the funds immediately and send him a copy of the receipt, which I did. I was further instructed to verify the funds that was deposited. The next set of instruction was for me to send payments to a local vendor in increments of $500.00 separately 4 times for purchase of Microsoft products to include purchasing via gas stations, for the upcoming Training - - I knew then this was a SCAM. This is when I knew something is wrong, because of the whole setup. I was never interviewed via Teams, I have no company information, no phone number/website. The check is written from J.P. Morgan chase yet still is still showing an LLC Company. I am being tasked but yet still haven't done none of the usual HR procedures to onboard with this company. No way for me to provide my work history, no W4, no name and faces, just text. He couldn't provide me the name and address of the vendors, and insisted very strongly that I do Zelle, Apple Pay or Cash App which I will never do that. Also, the funds were a cashier cheque from "Commerce Technologies, LLC" NOT REQROUTE INC, Long Beach, CA. At this point for me I knew this is definitely a SCAM. There were too many inconsistencies. The funds were written for $4, 890.18. It will stay there until further notice, I refuse to go any further, I will not withdraw any funds, and I definitely refuse to associate this money with my regular accounts, nor will I associate myself with any of the Social Media Funding Apps. Please let the world know that this is definitely a BIG SCAM. He cannot provide me with company logo, Contact information of any sort.

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- Diamond Bar, CA, USA • Jan 13, 2025
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The individual deposited money into my account through a bank teller, and the cheque was cleared by the bank. Despite my repeated requests for details about the assignment, he consistently instructed me to purchase gift cards. Eventually, he sent an email directing me to scratch the gift cards and send photos of both the front and back. This raised my suspicions, so I decided to visit my bank to verify the authenticity of the deposited cheque. The bank had to close and freeze my account from any activity.

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- La Follette, TN, USA • Jan 02, 2025
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I had to sign for envelope via USPS. Would sending a scam through the post office be considered a felony? Check from legit credit union in Las Vegas. Letter was vague. Everything I googled about it lead to fraud/scam warnings.

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- Toledo, OH, USA • Dec 12, 2024
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They had sent me an check of $6,953 dollars and I'm afraid this is an bad/fake check that if I was to cash it accidentally and would've gone to prison for fraud

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- Silver Spring, MD, USA • Nov 21, 2024
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I have emails regarding this job offer. I was assured a salary during training. And the assignments consisted of depositing checks into my personal accounts. I had 3 checks sent to me and was suspicious asking why needed to place funds in personal account. They started to threaten and harass me daily about the status of funds, and not talking about compensation about any of the official training dates. They promised in the contract and offer letter all equipment would be provided. I was baited and switched to even open an account on Coinbase platform, which I attempted, and the companies equipment had to be purchased by crypto curreny. And further questions about my personal matters such as other accounts had like Cash App to further access my personal account with Chase. I felt this business practice unprofessional after asking to cancel checks and resend other ones to then open a business account, as felt uncomfortable combining these mobile deposited checks. The first check deposited was immediately returned after Chase determined was fraudulent, too. And then after researching the company further felted scammed thru unprofessionalism and threats toward calling the police if did not comply with assignments. I even deleted Telegram and further threats over my email was sent to me by "manager" of the division. I could not even talk over the phone to the "manager" stating it was a call center. These red flags caused me to do this complaint, and store all the communication from the company for my own protection. I want to know my rights to protect myself, as my identity has been stolen before thru the IRS twice in 2012 and 2022. I feel a victim again from a criminal using my personal information and situation against me. Please advise as the harassment still continues today, 11/21/24

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- New York, NY, USA • Nov 16, 2024
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Contacted by company rep about an offer as a Remote Admin Assistant by email, I looked up the company and it seemed legit, but I wasn't sure so I remained cautious through their process. They asked me to submit some written responses to their prompts and I if I did I would receive a start up check for my workstation and other expenses. The questions were somewhat odd and I submitted, but the check they wrote to me ended up bouncing.

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- Mechanicsville, MD, USA • Nov 13, 2024
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I was sent an email that invited me to interview for a position at Prelude Software Solutions Inc. The interview was conducted over Microsoft Teams chat on 11/12/2024. The interviewer identified himself as John Clark. The entire interview process was conducted over chat and I was told to check back in at 8am the next day (11/13/2024) to see if I had been selected for the position. After checking in I was informed that I had been selected and I was made aware that I would be receiving a direct deposit for the purposes of purchasing office equipment and downloading software. After filling out the employment paperwork (W-4, Direct Deposit Slip, and employment offer letter) and sending a photocopy of my ID, I was told that I would be receiving a check for mobile deposit instead of the direct deposit. That struck me as odd and upon further research I discovered that it was a check scam. I have not deposited the check and I have had my husband contact our bank to prevent any issues. The emails used in the scam are as follows

[email protected] (used for Teams account)

[email protected] (used for the first email inviting me to the interview)

[email protected] (used to send over offer letter, W-4, and direct deposit slip)

[email protected] (used to send the check)

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- Bronx, NY, USA • Nov 11, 2024
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I was told to translate 60 pages from English to Spanish. Someone named Taso Duval sent me a payment of $2955 dollars through an Account they made me sign up on Prime Globex for my translation service. After finishing 20 pages of the translation I decided transfering from Prime Globex to my company' s bank account the payment received. Next things I know, Prime Globex required me to send them Money in order to be able to withdraw the payment. I told them that must be deductible from my account. When they refused to do so. This is when I realize it was a SCAM.

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