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Employment Scam Reports & Reviews (1298)

- Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA • Feb 06, 2024

I fell for a task scam where you put money in to reset tasks so you can make commissions

They froze my account and wouldn't let me cadh out

- Philadelphia, PA, USA • Feb 06, 2024

Offer was a remote job/ independent contractor on site

- Oberlin, OH, USA • Feb 05, 2024

Dear Prospective Employee,

After receiving and reviewing your Resume, our hiring team decided that you are qualified for the position. We provide a starting wage of $25.00 per hour for this work, which is available Full-Time or Part-Time , Monday -Friday. You can choose between a Weekly or Bi-weekly pay cycle. The hours will range from 4-5 hours per day, but they can be increased if you'd like, giving you time to continue working at your current employment.

Following the newest online screening introduced by The Bureau of Human Resources, you are required to download the Telegram app (on your mobile device or PC) via www.telegram.com and set up an account to contact Mrs. Caroline Larcombe , one of the Hiring Managers via Telegram ( https://t.me/Carolinedesk ) by adding up her profile on( Carolinedesk ) which can be used to identify her ASAP for the online interview/briefing and comprehensive job details.

This is the first step in the hiring process, and we're looking forward to hearing from you as soon as you can. Your prompt response is really important!

Best Regards,

Human Resources

- Bedford, VA, USA • Feb 05, 2024

Randy Phillips Contacted my by text saying they were from team health and sent me money that was deposited for supplies I was suppose to purchase for the job the checks bounced

- Horseheads, NY, USA • Feb 05, 2024

I received an email from an HR rep of this company called Sterling Telecom based in South Korea. She offered a 1099 remote job as Process Coordinator. I was interviewed via phone and passed. The intial offer was cancelled because I have incomplete employment documents, I contacted them after few weeks and asked if the position is still opened, it was and I started my training. It was going well but it got sketchy when they mentioned that part of my job is to process payments from their customers through their bitcoin account. I searched and dug further online, and alot of resources I found says that no reputable company will allow an employee to personally process payments from their customers through bitcoin and it is for sure a scam. I immediately quit upon learning this, I am just worried because they have my social information, my ID and bank account information.

- Mesa, AZ, USA • Feb 05, 2024

Emailed me about a job and to download the app “Signal” for an interview. They asked a few questions and then asked what bank I used to determine if bank is comparable with company. He used the name ***** ********** no phone call or video. I blocked when they asked what bank I used.

- Mckinney, TX, USA • Feb 02, 2024

The scammer reached out about a job offer and said I was a perfect fit. They then asked for me to resend my resume so I did that. They then said that I was selected for the position and they needed my information to verify me for the remote position. They asked me for my ID, SSN and a selfie of me. Which I sent to them after thorough research, they had a website, well thought out emails and LinkedIn profiles for the company and CEO. They got back to me saying okay next step is to send you your signing bonus and computer equipment so we can put the money in your account and you can buy the equipment for your home. I found out that they had been reported so I’m doing the same. Please help!

- Baldwin, NY, USA • Feb 02, 2024

Applied for a job via LinkedIn.

Received a phone call interview. Shortly after received a email (welcome letter) requesting my bank information. Did not respond.

Links on website do not work as well.

- Inglewood, CA, USA • Feb 01, 2024

On January 11, 2024, I received an email from a Kimberly Brown @ [email protected] about a possible interview with a hiring manager from Enpro Industries named Mr. George Rivera (skype username: live:.cid.d38d46bc31c5eb79). She said the position was for customer service representative/administrative assistant/office assistant/data entry/registered nurse/account office and that she found me on Careerbuilder. Kimberly said that the next step after finding me qualified for the position was to contact George Rivera on Skype. I didn't respond to the email but I did what she told me to do to get an interview from the hiring manager. She also gave me a verification code and other Skype information to contact George Rivera. All this information was through my ********************* email. Then around January 16, 2024, I contact George Rivera on Skype for an interview. After the interview, he said I qualified as a data entry clerk for payroll at 89%. Then he sent me an offer letter and a W4 form to my ********************** email. from a [email protected] email. After accepting the offered position at $40 an hour. He needed me to send $100 for a G1 tracker to be installed in a Mac laptop before delivery to my house. He also said that office equipment would be sent to my apartment as well, provided by the company at no cost. He told me to send the money through my cash app bitcoin. So I did. Then a few days later he told me to send $50 more dollar for shipping through my Bitcoin. So I did and I told him I'm not sending any more money. He said "Okay". After a while that day, he wrote on Skype, and by the way the Skype interview was all text. He said that I was going to start training that next Monday after I receive my office equipment with a training supervisor online named Mrs. Kristy Paterson. Which was on January 22 starting. After January 22. He said I was going to start being his payroll Manager before training. I said okay. He asked me for my cash app ID. So he can have money sent to my account and he will give me instructions on what to do with the money. I said okay. He still did not send the tracking number like he said he would for my equipment after I requested the tracking number multiple times. So the transactions as a Payroll manager began to start. To cut a long story short I did a total of 5 transactions of other people's money following his directions from Skype through my cash app Bitcoin to the 2 bitcoin addresses: ********************************** and **********************************. If you need the other victim's names just email me or call me. The total amount of transactions was about $900 not including the transactions that I made for myself. George Rivera said I would be getting paid that Saturday and by the way I was supposed to be getting paid weekly on Fridays according to the offer letter of employment. Anyway, he said my first paycheck would come on my cash app on Saturday, Jan 27, 2024. When the 27th came around. I did not get paid. I never get paid late at any of my jobs by the way. To make a long story short I told him I would not make any more transactions for him until I got paid. He tried to send more money and told me to take out $10 from each transaction sent to my cash app( At first he said 10% then changed it). I said no my account is negative because of you. He did not have anyone else who was supposedly other people who were future employee for Enpro Industries(some of them at least). By the way, a $400 transaction was sent to my PayPal account by a person and I will not mention her name. He told me to send the $400 to my cash app the send it to the following Bitcoin address above. The woman who sent the $400 to my account after I gave him my PayPal account info. Reported to Paypal after I made the Bitcoin transaction and said that the transaction was unauthorized I guess accusing me of taking the money out of her account even though I do not know how to do that. Might I add these people retrieved my cash app and PayPal information from George Rivera. and then sent money to my cash app and PayPal account. So now this pretend hiring manager George Rivera of Enpro Industries is making me look like a 3rd party criminal that made the transactions with these 5 individuals' money. I am a victim myself. In the end, I reported the person who reported me to PayPal and said I did not take money out of her account. She or George Rivera put money into my account. I owe none of these people money. Enpro Industries, George Rivera, Kimberly Brown, and Mrs. Kristy Paterson owe them money(they are scam artists). I guess the 4 people who made the cash app transactions into my account do not know yet about this nor can I write them about this problem are not aware yet because I have not received a report on my cash app. But I did notify the cash app about these transactions for their records. Cash app said that the transactions for Bitcoin are irreversible because the sale was final. In the end, I'm not going to pay this money back to these people and I also need my money back from George Rivera as well. So to continue the story. After I did not get paid I began doing my research on George Rivera and Enpro Industries .I called Enpro Industries myself on Saturday 27th of January and they were closed after George Rivera said they were open. So I found it suspicious for the first time. Then George Rivera said they would be open that Sunday on the 28th. When the 28th came about I called again after he said I would get paid on the 28th. The Enpro Industries automated service said they are only open M-F. I told George Rivera that over text on Skype. Then he changed his answer and said "You are correct they are only open M-F" This began to be more suspicious to me. I tried calling him throughout the week on Skype video as well and he never answered. He actually replied with a Skype text. More suspicious. That Monday I called Enpro Industries to verify my employment. Apparently, you need an employee ID. Which I found out for the first time. Then to verify employment Enpro Industries uses the website verisafejobs.com. So I asked George Rivera and Kimberly Brown for my employee ID. Kimberly Brown never responded til this day. George Rivera never answered the question. Then I asked him for a photo and driver's license to be sent to me over Skype. He never did send it. Then he said I would get paid this Friday coming. I said okay not believing him because I found out he was a scam artist. He tried to have somebody else send money to my cash app. I told him he better not. In which I told him to talk to the lady that sent that $400 to PayPal to call off the unauthorized transaction report on my PayPal. He said that he and the accounting department of Enrpo Industries would have her lift the report from my account. After a few days. I found out my PayPal account is closed. He lied and I told him finally that is was NOT the hiring manager of Enpro Industries and I was never a real payroll manager (he lied to me). He never responded other than sending me the tracking number for my office equipment being sent to my training supervisor first in which he never said and he said I would get paid this Friday coming up. I did not believe him but I said okay.. Basically red flag everywhere. Then I did more research on Enpro Industries on bbb.org. Apparently, other people have been scammed as well. Too bad I found this out late. Crazy because I have been a previous victim of scams and lost money in some. I also looked up on verrisafejobs.com and I was never in the system. That's how I found out he was a fraud. So hopefully someone from bbb.org tells these 5 other individuals that this man and the other 2 individuals are frauds. So I am hoping to get my $150 back and if I end up having to pay these other victims their money back. I want the whole $1000 back. That is what I wish. People learn from this. Thank you I don't know who is who. But to me, I was really put in the middle of something really bad. Maybe all of them could be criminals. I don't know. I told him to NOT give my information out anymore.

- Fairhope, AL, USA • Feb 01, 2024

Message received from scammer: I'm Stephanie from Indeed International Recruitment Agency (USA) and we are looking for Americans over the age of 20 to help hotel booking platforms optimize bookings and reviews to increase visibility and bookings through free training. We offer part-time and full-time flexible jobs working 5 days a week, 60 to 90 minutes a day, with flexible hours and location (based on your own schedule), and a basic daily stipend of $300 to $800. 100 for 2 consecutive workdays, $800 for 5 consecutive workdays, and $1,500 for 15 consecutive workdays. If you earn $3,800 for 30 consecutive workdays, you will receive a basic salary allowance of $6,200 for one consecutive month. Annual leave with pay: In addition to maternity, paternity and other statutory leave. Regular employees are entitled to 5-15 days of paid annual leave. If you are interested, you can contact our employers on WhatsApp+ 15102908208 for more information!

- Columbus, NC, USA • Feb 01, 2024

I am actively searching for work and have recruiters contacting me so when I received a text message from Sarah Hudson with Tacere Therapeutics asking me to email my current resume in regard to a remote data entry position, I wasn't initially suspicious. After researching the company online and seeing an actual business, I emailed my resume. I received the following email back the next day ------

Hello ******,

Thank you for sending over your resume. I have received and reviewed it, and I'm impressed with your qualifications. Please find more details about Tacere Therapeutics and the position below and let me know if it's something up your alley.

About Tacere Therapeutics:

Tacere Therapeutics, Inc. specializes in the development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of serious infectious diseases such as Hepatitis C (HCV). Please visit our website below to learn more

https://www.taceretherapeutics.org

Overview and working hours:

The company will be sending you the office equipment you will need for this position. This includes a portable desk, a laptop, and a scanner, all of which are essential tools for your role. Additionally, you will undergo two-weeks online training program from the comfort of your home. This training will be conducted via video conference, and you will be assigned a training supervisor who will guide you through the process. It is important to note that you will be compensated at a rate of $20.00 per hour during this training period. Upon successful completion of the training, your hourly rate will increase to $27.00 per hour.

You will be required to set up your own time schedule while working for Tacere Therapeutics, either as a Full time employee working 35hours weekly (you can also work extra hours to make it 40hrs/week) or Part time employee working 20hours weekly. We understand the importance of work-life balance and want to provide our employees with the flexibility they need to succeed both professionally and personally. However, please note that we expect our employees to meet their deadlines and commitments on time, and that the work schedule should be aligned with the business needs of our company. We will be providing you with comprehensive guidance on how to set your working hours during the orientation session of your training.

The Position involves:

1. Accurately and efficiently enter data into the company's database.

2. Verify and validate existing data using MS Excel.

3. As a remote data entry clerk, you will be expected to adhere to strict confidentiality protocols.

4. Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently are essential for this position.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes; Health, Dental and Vision Plans, Short and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Policies, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Health Club Membership, Tuition Assistance, Paid time off and Holiday pays. You'll be able to enroll in these benefits after four weeks of employment.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards,

Sarah Hudson | HR Assistant

Tacere Therapeutics, Inc.

- Nanticoke, PA, USA • Feb 01, 2024

I applied for a remote data entry position for Curai Health on indeed. After a few days I was reached out to via text and instructed to download Microsoft teams for an interview. It was clear the person messaging me was a script/ bot and most likely a mix of a bot and a person typing. After searching this on Reddit I found others talking about the scam who went further in the process https://www.reddit.com/r/RemoteJobs/comments/1aft4i2/new_curai_health_data_entry...

- Hopewell Junction, NY, USA • Jan 31, 2024

Initial Message:

I'm Jessica from FlexJobs International Recruitment Agency (USA) and we are looking for Americans 22+ to help hotel booking platforms optimize bookings and reviews to increase visibility and bookings through free training. We offer part-time and full-time flexible jobs working 60 to 90 minutes a day, 5 days a week, with flexible hours and locations (based on your own schedule) and a basic daily stipend of $300 to $800. 100 for 2 consecutive workdays, $800 for 5 consecutive workdays, and $1,500 for 15 consecutive workdays. If 30 consecutive working days are paid at $3,800, the basic salary allowance for one consecutive month is $6,200. Annual leave with pay: In addition to maternity, paternity and other statutory leave. Regular employees are entitled to 5-15 days of paid annual leave. If you are interested, you can contact our employers on WhatsApp+ 19174760548 for more information!

WhatsApp chatting:

/30/24, 5:24:53?PM] Me: Hi, I got the message below and I'd to know about it.

I'm Jessica from FlexJobs International Recruitment Agency (USA) and we are looking for Americans 22+ to help hotel booking platforms optimize bookings and reviews to increase visibility and bookings through free training. We offer part-time and full-time flexible jobs working 60 to 90 minutes a day, 5 days a week, with flexible hours and locations (based on your own schedule) and a basic daily stipend of $300 to $800. 100 for 2 consecutive workdays, $800 for 5 consecutive workdays, and $1,500 for 15 consecutive workdays. If 30 consecutive working days are paid at $3,800, the basic salary allowance for one consecutive month is $6,200. Annual leave with pay: In addition to maternity, paternity and other statutory leave. Regular employees are entitled to 5-15 days of paid annual leave. If you are interested, you can contact our employers on WhatsApp+ 19174760548 for more information!

[1/30/24, 5:25:43?PM] Flexjob Contact: Glad to receive your letter. Can you tell me your name and age so I can make a preliminary assessment of whether you are qualified for this job?

[1/30/24, 5:29:20?PM] Me: First I want to know about the job. Is there an official post on social media or any other website where I can take a look?

?[1/30/24, 5:32:34?PM] Flexjob Contact: ?image omitted

[1/30/24, 5:32:34?PM] Flexjob Contact: Orbitz company official website: https://www.orbitz.com

[1/30/24, 5:33:08?PM] Flexjob Contact: Like you, I was invited to join this part-time job

[1/30/24, 5:36:43?PM] Flexjob Contact: Nice to meet you. I am Evelyn, 36 years old.

[1/30/24, 5:37:02?PM] Flexjob Contact: Please tell me your name and age??

[1/30/24, 5:38:46?PM] Me: Where did you get my number, Evelyn?

[1/30/24, 5:40:32?PM] Flexjob Contact: The first is for you to add my communication method. As for how the recruitment company got your phone number, you need to ask the recruitment company. I need to explain to you that this is not a real recruitment because the company is recruiting. I am looking for a partner who is interested in this job. But how he got your mobile phone number is not clear to me. You need to ask him about this.

[1/30/24, 5:41:06?PM] Flexjob Contact: The reason why I invite you is because this company has an invitation plan. If you are interested in this job, I will receive an invitation fee. This is why I contact you on WhatsApp in a casual way. Not through email, because on WhatsApp I can explain you more details so that you can better understand the job.

[1/30/24, 5:42:25?PM] Flexjob Contact: I am not an employee of this company, I am also a work user of this company. The reason why I will invite you is because I have an invitation quota and can get 20% of the commission of your work account, but this will not Affects your work commission because that's what the company rewards me for.

[1/30/24, 5:43:18?PM] Me: Ok, I am not interested, thanks!!

[1/30/24, 5:44:09?PM] Flexjob Contact: OK, I wish you a happy life!

- Phoenixville, PA, USA • Jan 31, 2024

I was reached out to on Indeed about my resume and told to send an updated version to a new email address. [email protected]

I got a response email saying I basically got the job and to send a photo of my social security card and a selfie with no jewelry or head coverings. I thought that sounded strange having not talked before, along with the money they offered. No jon is going to hire you off of a resume and then request that info until after you have signed paperwork.

- Houston, TX, USA • Jan 31, 2024

scammer reached out via telegram with a job opportunity. Said she was Jessica from FlexJobs, listed a job description and gave a phone number. I checked FlexJobs actual, real, website and they said anything like this is a scam.

- Port Saint Lucie, FL, USA • Jan 31, 2024

I've received a text like this before where they want me to download the telegram app for a job. When I searched the business name it's a business in Iceland. The text I received is below.

Hello, I'm Helen Brown from Medis EHF. Your job board resume stood out, and we see a great fit for our Remote Data Entry/Admin Assistant role. Part-time/full-time at $29.75/hr with flexible hours. Download Telegram Messenger on your PC or mobile device to add the hiring manager and find out more. His username is:@DanielCastellon_Medis for briefing and interview sessions.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA • Jan 31, 2024

They posted on social media about a job offer which I responded to and was immediately given the opportunity to apply which I did. Of the course of the last 2 days I went through the whole hiring process supposed to training. When I was told that I was hired they asked the typical thing such as my name, and address but also my social security number which I found very odd. I explained that I didn't feel safe putting that type of information on a social media platform. They then commence to giving me an email. Upon further research into the email, I found that the email provider is a temporary or ghost email used by scammers. When I mentioned this to the company they try to assure me that it wasn't a scam and try to convince me again to send my social security number. When I would not be swayed that commence to sending me a completely fraudulent business license you can clearly see that it's fraudulent. It looked like a child put it together and none of the information was valid upon further investigation. I deserve compensation for all the time. During the last two days I spent interacting with this company expecting a job especially after being told I was hired. The company has no phone number which is another red flag and once I said I believed it was a scam, it seemed as if all their professionalism vanished and was replaced by a half literate person. The sentences were inaccurate and poorly formed compared to the entire interview. They asked me which bank I use for payment purposes. I gave them the name of the bank I use which is FDCI accredited and they tried to tell me that they didn't accept that bank that I had to use a local bank and when I said I wouldn't do that they then asked me if I had a credit card. No job I ever applied for has asked for my credit card information so I could get my paycheck. A considerable amount of my time, energy, and internet/electricity were completely wasted intentionally.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA • Jan 30, 2024

Recieved a text message after applying for a remote CSR rep for Milton nursing and rehab center on indeed.com-

Thanks for your interest in our Customer Support Representative, Remote job.

I'm Hr Manager at Milton Nursing and Rehab Center and I'd like to take your application to the next step.

To proceed, please send job code CSR/22 to Nicole Lyons at

[email protected]

Job details:

Job title: Customer Support Representative

Location: Remote

Salary: $21.50 - $28.50 per hour

Benefits: Work from home, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible schedule, 401(k), Paid time off

Job type: Part time, Temporary, Full time

We appreciate your interest and look forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Milton Nursing and Rehab Center. Reply STOP to opt-out

Then received an email from [email protected] telling me to reply to [email protected]

She sent me this email-

Good afternoon,

Following your resume that was suggested to me for the Position of Customer Service Rep/Personal Assistant, this is an urgent recruitment for the replacement for my Personal Assistant & CSR personnel. I really need someone ASAP to take up the position, I am looking for a friendly, simple & trust worthy assistant who would also be in charge of handling my customers and clientele, You can take it as a full time or part time job depending on your choice. The hours will be between 4 to 5 hours daily, which can be increased if you want and this will give you free time to go on with your regular job. Below are job Descriptions.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of customer issues & data before it is entered

- Act as an assistant to the HR Manager

- Maintain logs of activities and completed work

- Typing/Data Entry of confidential client and financial data

- Prepare weekly check runs, print checks for mailing

- Perform other administrative task as assigned

- General work

- process mails

- Data entry

- Receive calls, texts & emails on my behalf

- Book appointments & Flight reservation

REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial information

- Must display a high level of integrity and honesty

- Must be organized and able to prioritize tasks efficiently and follow through on commitments

- Must be a highly motivated, self-starter who proposes solutions, rather than waiting for others to solve problems

- Must be flexible, adaptable and actively intervene to create and energize positive change

My name is  Nicole Lyons, I am an Artist as well as an HR consultant / HR for Milton Nursing and Rehab Center. and I travel a lot for consultations for major firms also to sell art works, buy ideas, Artifacts, antics and materials from ancient cities and I have got so many clients as companies, individuals and governmental institutions and private museums. I have been pretty successful in my business, I get involved in several art deals in the United States & Canada. I most very often get my hands occupied, so it is imperative for me to have a worthy personal assistant and customer service personnel to handle client problem resolution on my behalf.

Due to the nature of my job, I require frequent traveling so I need someone to handle my schedule when I'm not in town, Every instruction will be given to you via email and phone for now until I'm back, i want you to begin work immediately.

Kindly Let me know if you're still interested and I am willing to offer you $25 hourly with a reasonable sign-on bonus, I want you to answer this brief questionnaire below, Please answer them to the best of your knowledge.

* Have you ever worked as a CSR personnel or personal assistant before?

* Can you take this as a primary Job?

* If you want to make this your secondary job (How many hours does your primary Job Take?)

* Do you have a professional reference?

* How many hours are you willing to devote to work for me?

* What do you understand about Privacy & Code of Conduct?

* Describe yourself?

* Are you willing to give your best shot at working with me?

I will be expecting your prompt response.

Regards,

Nicole Lyons

- Clearwater, FL, USA • Jan 30, 2024

I did some research first and according to your website, it states you only recruit for Australia and New Zealand and if employment is offered in any other country do not give personal information out. I received this today and assumed it was fake?

Hello dear applicant,

The firm Scentre Group Company has reviewed your resume, due to your resume information, you have the required qualifications to proceed. There is an organized training program for hired applicants, and the working hours are flexible, this position is available for Full-Time and Part-Time candidates. For training, the pay is $15/hour and Full-Time or Part-Time is $28/hour depending upon skill level. Medical and retirement benefits. Your verification code is GHS-300, this would serve as your identification number throughout the online hiring process. Your timely response matters a lot.

We look forward to having you on the team. The positions which we have available here are: Data Entry clerk,customer service representative Assistant payroll manager and Communications Specialist.

Note:This is strictly a work from home(Remote)

Respond YES to this message to proceed

Michael Reynolds

Sent from my iPhone

- Tampa, FL, USA • Jan 30, 2024

I received an email about a remote data entry position open under TLI Enterprises LLC, after a few back and forth emails with no real information about the position, what it entailed, and the fact that I was "hired" without a formal interview, I got real suspicious, real fast. They asked for documents to proceed with the "assessment": 1. Clear, high-resolution photographs of both the front and back of my Identification Document, 2. A recent selfie where your face is directly facing the camera. You should refrain from using photo enhancements or wearing any headwear, 3. Social Security number/SSN Card, and 4. Your phone number. They promised $30/hour during training, $35/hour after training, $1000 sign-on bonus, and office equipment. They also asked for money in order to have a deposit for the laptop. I've worked for companies that provide office equipment, never would they just say they'll hand it over in exchange for a deposit and without doing a thorough background check through a secure ID verifier like *****. A google search gave an address for a shared office space in Manassas, VA, but no other, and a little further digging brought me to the scam being reported previously to the BBB.

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