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- Colorado Springs, CO, USA • Aug 10, 2024
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I was offered a remote, work from home position by one Olive Blair who claimed to be working in HR for Openwire Agency. I interviewed with them via telephone, and I began employment on August 1,2024 after discussing salary, expectations, and after filing out all the new hire paperwork and onboarding. I was then instructed to wait for a trainer to reach out via Telegram to begin my training. An Adam Dohan contacted me and said he'd be my trainer. After a week of training activities and tests I went to sign in for work on Monday at my scheduled time and the entire telegram chat had been deleted and I was unable to reestablish contact with my trainer I have not heard anything from anyone and I am unable to contact them. I also have not been paid for either my training or my work as I was told I would be.

The openwire page lists them as being based out of Tel Aviv Israel

HaArba’a St 21, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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- Bloomfield, NJ, USA • Jul 24, 2024
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They called me regarding an "application" that they saw on indeed. I did not apply to them as i was randomly contacted by them for a job as a customer service rep. I was hired in December 2023 after an in person interview where i had to fill out forms and supply my id and ssn. I was then told that I had to pay $35 for a background check. I had to cashapp them the money. Once hired i was given a random phone to call "clients" for bartending opportunity and to bring them in for an interview. I was promised "commission based payment that would roll into a hourly pay position. The job had us read a script, call people who responded to an ad on craigslist or indeed and tell them about the "opportunities". I was with them for a month and was never paid for what i was owed. In return i had people call my personal number threatening me and that was when i left the "job" . I tried callinf them in regards to getting my pay for my time there but never got the money. Melanie who ran the business told me that they dont have the money to pay for electricity and other expenses each time i called.

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- Sapphire, NC, USA • Jul 24, 2024
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Scammer buying tool box. Scammer states he's moving to my area. Wanted me to pay moving Co with excess money paid by check from JD Axels

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- Seattle, WA, USA • Jul 23, 2024
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No they wanted me to deposits a check for the amount of 3950.45. Take a picture of the check and send them a picture of it.

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• Jul 23, 2024
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Hey asked for someone to be their personal assistant and they would get paid 600 a wk doing phone calls and sending money to 3 orphanages. He said that he was in Australia taking care of his mom who had cancer and he was sad we couldn’t get to FaceTime me before I got the job and send me directions to follow up on

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- Edmond, OK, USA • Jul 23, 2024
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Just that someone sent them my resume. I did not send to them.

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- Wheeling, WV, USA • Jul 22, 2024
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I received a text message saying that I was being offered a position as a payroll assistant, saying they got my resume from indeed. They told me I would have to have different kinds of materials to do this job, but when I told them I didn't have the money to buy these items, they told me a check would be issued of almost $5,000 to purchese the items and for my training period. That I would have to have a local bank or credit union account to be able to cash these checks. They wanted my address and name to send these checks which I didn't give to them. I did ask them how did I know it wasn't a scam and they sent back with a link to their website which completely threw me off when I noticed it was a WhatsApp number as their contact line.

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- Pompano Beach, FL, USA • Jul 22, 2024
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I applied for this company thru indeed i received notification I was hired and would get more information as soon as possible. They conducted a zoom with almost a hundred people aswell stating the nature of the job and the pay etc. we couldn’t see the alleged supervisor face but I had a feeling it was a scam .Then they said I would receive a email with the contract for the position but never received it just to be told it all a scam.

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- Palmetto, FL, USA • Jul 22, 2024
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Very similar to other verbiage posted - Hello! I am responding to your resume that you posted on one of the job boards we work with. My name is Jocelyn and I am with The Chaimov Agency. I am the Executive Assistant to Mr. Garland Chick the agency owner. Mr. Garland reviewed your resume online and thought you would make a great fit in the agency. He asked that I contact you to set up a meeting over Zoom video conference ........ Please let me know you have registered by sending me a screen shot of your registration confirmation. Use this link to register in advance: ********************************************************************************...⇄ We're a national company ....... The position, pay and other details will be discussed in the interview along with any questions you may have. If we do not hear back from you we will remove you from our HR database.

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- Philadelphia, PA, USA • Jul 21, 2024
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My name is Juliana at Kelly Services (US). We offer great remote online part-time/full-time jobs helping TEMU merchants update data, increase visibility and bookings, and provide free training. Flexible part-time and full-time jobs allow you to work 5 days a week, 60 to 90 minutes a day, at flexible hours and locations (based on your own schedule), and earn $50 to $500 per day. A base salary of $950 is paid for every 4 workdays worked. Paid Annual Leave: In addition to maternity, paternity and other legal holidays. Regular employees are entitled to 5-15 days of paid annual leave. If you would like to participate, please contact us via the WhatsApp! +14384246790 (Note: You must be over 20 years old)

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- Richmond, TX, USA • Jul 18, 2024
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This Mary Leach woman posing as a interviewer and she sent me to message a man named Micheal Smith and he sent me $5000.00 and it was a fraud

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- Miami, FL, USA • Jul 18, 2024
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Contacted by a David Jones via email pretending to work for a company called Techy Nest Solutions. Wanted to send me a check for $2,450 to buy equipment needed for the job. No interview etc just that crazy story.

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- Miami, FL, USA • Jul 17, 2024
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Was contacted by Madhuri Gupta on LinkedIn and asked me not to respond to her job offer via Linked in but via email she provided. I responded to that email and she then responded offering me a data entry position for Amazon Web Services . I expressed my interest and next email they offered me position and told me they would send me check for $2,450 in order to buy equipment needed for the job as well as $250 for my first week of work. I received a cashier’s check in the mail for $2,450 which I didn’t not cash because it seemed fishy. The return name and address on the check listed a company named Shapes Secrets LLC which was strange to me because employer was supposed to be Amazon Web Services. I told Ms Gupta I would not be depositing the check and I never heard back from her which pretty much confirmed my suspicions.

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- Philadelphia, PA, USA • Jul 17, 2024
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I applied for a customer service representative job app on zip recruiter under Alexos Analyst Limited Liability Company.i was contacted than asked to fill out a w-4,send a direct deposit form & send my driver license.We had numerous zoom calls but other then that it felt like i scam like to good to be true.I started working june 5th 2024 & i was supposed to get paid June 12th as i screenshotted everything the "HR" said but it got pushed to july 12 supposedly.I was told i would receive payment by july 17th thru july 19th.I've never seen the HR's face nor heard anybody's else's voice other than one of the "HR" people & he has a strong accent.Im hoping by reporting this scam job that i get some type of compensation for my time & work.

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- Staten Island, NY, USA • Jul 17, 2024
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I received an email from my school regarding a paid humanitarian job. I didn't believe it at first but chose to do it because it was sent from my school, making it seem legitimate. I was told to fill out a google form and not long after they emailed me and asked about my address and what bank I used. I was still skeptical and went to research about it but couldn’t find anything. I chose to believe it because the questions they asked seemed “realistic” and it didn’t seem like they were forcing you to tell them your personal info like passwords. I was asked to answer a series of interview questions in the email itself which made no sense, but I had no knowledge about these scams so I moved forward. At this time they asked me to deposit a check that was $948.45. This was before I researched about it and knowing it was a fraudulent check. I went and deposited it and the check went on hold. While this was happening, they wanted me to support the kids at the orphanage by donating $300. I told him I was happy to help but I didn’t have $300 so they asked me to buy a $50 apple gift card instead. $50 was all I had so I went on and did it and gradually I noticed I couldn’t find any details about the person when I searched them up on the company website and I was confused on why my bank was returning the check. I researched and found out about the fake check they used and their terrible spelling and grammar errors became more obvious it was a scam. Looking back the offers seemed too good to be true and I only held on to thinking it was real was because it was from my school and the email was also an email used in my school.

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- Great Bend, KS, USA • Jul 17, 2024
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They offered me a job working at a staffing agency and said that I would be making this amount of money an hour. Than went over the job in detail with me and asked if I had any questions and sent me another email explaining what they needed from me to proceed.

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- Colorado Springs, CO, USA • Jul 16, 2024
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Wanted to send me a link to submit my last 5 of my ssn and wanted to know where I was located.

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- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA • Jul 16, 2024
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Scammer got into my university email. The scammer asked for my personal information like bankname, full name, phone number. He claimed his wife had cancer so he couldn't do an interview. I saw a similar experience abd I wanted to state my experience abd how similar it was.

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- Westlake, LA, USA • Jul 16, 2024
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They offered me a data entry remote job. They received my social security number,my driver's license, and bank account information.

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- Saint Louis, MO, USA • Jul 15, 2024
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I initially received and email from Thomas Mark ([email protected]) offering me a fully remote position as a Data Entry Clerk at Fica International, Inc effective 7/29/24. The position required a committment of 10-15 hours per week, with a compensation package including $400 per week with provisions for mileage reimbursement or travel expense reimbursement for any work related travel. He asked if I choose to accept the position, kindly reply to this email with a brief letter of acceptance. I replied stating I am interested in the position, however, I do not have a laptop, just my cell phone. He replied confirming receipt of my acceptance of the offer of Data Entry Clerk. He said my initial task will be a proficiency assignment, allowing me to utilize some of my skills either on or before my start date of 7/29/24. He said the position required the use of a laptop, a printer scanner and licensed application software. He said, to facilitate this, a paycheck of $4,790 will be mailed to you and will cover your first weeks pay of $400 and payment for the work devices (laptop, printer scanner, software, and license). He stated that an independent seller will deliver your laptop, printer scanner, and licensed application software to your provided address once payment has been completed. The purpose of the check is to enable the successfull performance of your duties as these items are essential. He then went on and asked for my name, address, city, state, zip code, and cell phone number. I didn't see anything wrong with providing this information since that exact info is on my resumes which are posted on all sorts of job boards. I then replied with the information he asked for. The most recent email was yesterday (7/14/24) stating they have revised and updated my start date to July 15, 2024 instead of July 29, 2024. He said my first paycheck covering the cost for your work devices and your first weeks pay has been approved by the Accounts department and has been mailed to my address. He provided a USPS Tracking number (9108778209956263565842). So, I went to USPS and entered the tracking number and it show the envelope had been delivered to my mailbox. I then went to my mailbox and there it was. I opened the cardboard mailer and there was a check for $4,790. The weird thing is the return address on the cardboard mailer was Raytheon Woburn, 225 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801. What association does Raytheon have with Fica International and why are they sending me a $4,790 check??? There was even a red stamp from the post office saying "Postage Due". The email went on to say that I will be responsible for making payment to the authorized vendor upon receipt of your first paycheck. He said once your work devices are delivered by the vendor, we will arrange a brief orientation session for you. Folling this, he will send my work email credentials so I can log in set up my password and gain all necessary applications and software for your role. My final step, once I opened the cardboard mailer containing the check, I took the cashiers check to my bank, showed it to the teller and explained to her all what happened leading up to me getting this check. The teller told me authoritatively that this was a scam, ignore everything going forward, and that she would be willing to shred the cashiers check if that's what I want. I gave them permission to shred the check. Now, I wanted to report sll of this to you to see if you agree with my bank that it was indeed a scam

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