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- Syosset, NY, USA

Got this text and I’m applying for jobs like crazy at the moment so I replied yes-

How are you

I'm Hannah Polston,Recruitment Officer from Flexjobs

We now offer a part-time/full-time job in web optimization that can be done from home

The daily salary is up to 200 dollars, and it can be completed in 10-30 minutes a day

Can I share more information with you?

Thank you for your reply

The main responsibility of this job is to help hotels gain higher rankings and traffic in Google Play and Apple Store through SEO optimization, helping them generate more revenue. It can be completed in about 60 minutes a day, and the working hours and location are flexible ( Can be arranged freely), earn 100-200 US dollars/hour every day after completion

Basic salary is 3800/month, working 5 days per week.

Interviews can earn you 30-80 US dollars immediately

Then someone added me in WhatsApp with a phone # from Germany and was suspicious and didn’t speak English well so I blocked

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- Bronx, NY, USA

Person got me speaking to them thru WhatsApp. Went thru the process of creating an account on this website: https://www.travel-hotel-zy.com/h5/#/pages/withdrawal/withdrawal

And also had me download MetaMask to be able to take any cryptocurrency I had there. Saying that’s how I would make money. Then they insisted I purchase more in order to make the $101 needed to continue the sets of tasks required to make profits on the above website.

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- Alexandria, VA, USA

Offered a paid shopper job. I went to buy $750 worth of gift cards and he deposited the money in my account. After, he said he would let me keep $100. He ended up taking all $850 and I had to pay for the gift cards myself.

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- Glen Cove, NY, USA

Scammers communicated via: WhatsApp;

Chloe (408) 791-9240,

Operator (707) 733-6912

Discussion Group (Alexis) 646-384-2428.

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- Bronx, NY, USA

This company is a pyramid scheme designed to defraud you. It goes by many names but two include Anchor International and Radiance Marketing. The company Radiance had to change names because of many post online like reddit providing evidence to the scam. The two companys have the exact same address. Many of the higher up employees have both companys listed on their Linkedin. The website was completely generated by AI. They create job postings online using websites like Indeed to attract potential victims. This company is a scam to gather your information. Their are also reports onlins stating that some people have not been paid or have had money taken out their checks.

I was looking up Hannah Polston from flexjobs and I found a review with the same message I got last night, and its the same one as the 1st message in this forum. Unfortunately I responded politely to learn more about the opportunity, thinking this would be good, now I'm worried that I'm being scammed.
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- Jacksonville, FL, USA

I applied for a data entry position for this company on LinkedIn directly, not through a third party hiring. Everything about it seemed a legitimate company I had really high hopes. Bruce Marsh reached out to me via text, and after verifying that he was who he said he was on LinkedIn, we continued. The interview was hardky anything and he emailed me an application to fill out. After I sent him this email with the completed documents he said that he was doing to email me a check of $4500 and I can keep the $1000 for my first payment and then he'll tell me what to do with the rest of it. I told him that I am uncomfortable with doing such as I have been scammed before and he "assured" me I wasnt being scammed or going to get hurt at 1am EST. Which...odd word choice. The following morning I get another text message from him that he's in the hospital and really needs me to do this for him but now the amount of the check he was going to send me was only $2,500 and I would need to distribute the rest via Zelle. I've been victim of these cash a fraudulent check and distribute money that isn't real before. I blocked his number.

- Houston, TX, USA

Subject contacted me as Hannah Polston of Flexjobs offering a gig for website optimization for "Stared Hotels" that required no professional experience and paid up to $200 for a 30 minute work period. The subject confirmed I was registered to Whatsapp, and am now on the list for an interview promising $30-80 to take the interview which has not happened at this time.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

I received a text message from someone claiming to be a recruiter for flex jobs which is identical to the text message that is posted on here already. I was asked if I was interested and I was curious, so I said sure, and they said the interviewer would be reaching out to me on WhatsApp. They did reach out to me, and I am no longer engaging, but they went onto describe the working conditions of a job with Airbnb.

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- Wappingers Falls, NY, USA

We will communicate virtually until you have worked with us for 5 days. After that, you will be given a user ID and password, as well as a link to the company server and a list of contact phone numbers for various departments, as well as all necessary forms to fill out.

Before you begin work, you will be paid (via check) to set up your workspace by purchasing the office equipment and software required to begin your training and work.

You will receive your Employment Offer Letter shortly. We want you to start training as soon as possible.

You must send the following information that I will forward to the HR as soon as possible so that they can register you and prepare your offer letter:

Your Complete Name:

Full mailing address:

Contact information:

Your email address:

Was this for a junior graphic designer position? I received a similar email from this sender: Thuy Lee

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

I had the same email experience as the previous person that filed a complaint against Rush Shippers, LLC.

Contact people: Maria Volkanovski and Jolyn Boice.

I can see that this is a scam on the 2nd email to me. I did not go further.

Other job seekers must be protected from these scammers.

- Oakland, CA, USA

Text message conversation:

+1 (801) 909-6916:

Hello, how are you doing right now?

I'm Hannah Polston a Recruitment Officer from Flexjobs and we are looking for part time/full time staff and freelancers. Can I share more information with you?

Home:

Sure

+1 (801) 909-6916:

ok

Thank you for your reply

The main responsibility of this job is to help hotels gain higher rankings and traffic in Google Play and Apple Store through ASO optimization, helping them generate more revenue. It can be completed in about 60 minutes a day, and the working hours and location are flexible ( (can be arranged freely), you will get a commission of 100-200 US dollars/hour immediately after completing the work.

The base salary is US$3,800 per month, working 5 days per week.

If you pass the interview, you can get 30-80 US dollars immediately

If you are interested in this job, the employer will interview you via WhatsApp. Is this phone number 1xxx-xxx-xxxx your WhatsApp account?

okay

Are you interested to know more details ?

- Charlotte, NC, USA

I did not apply for the position, i had never even heard of the company beforehand. When I looked up the company to try to find information about them, the website was very generic and non descript.

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- Charlotte, NC, USA

Hi ***** My name is Kate. I'm reaching out to you because we recently received your application for the Remote Benefits Rep position and we would love to set up an interview with you via zoom for tomorrow or Tuesday. My hiring manager, Aaron, has tomorrow at 11 AM EST or Tuesday at 11 am EST. What day works best for you? You're receiving this message from a recruiter/hiring manager at MSC Staffing. If you would like to stop these messages going forward, please reply with OPT OUT. Msg & Data rates may apply.

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- Fort Mill, SC, USA

Just got a text message from this number quoted, "Hi *****, thanks for your interest in the Warehouse Application role on Indeed.com. We're thrilled about the possibility of you joining our team! Fill out the form at smsu.io/VwO47. Expect to hear from us within the next 3 business days. Your cooperation is highly valued! Reply STOP to opt-out.

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- Reston, VA, USA

I was contacted by text message about a job. I figured it was a scam, but replied to get more information. Here is the initial text and responses:

Hello, nice to communicate with you

I'm Hannah Polston,Recruitment Officer from Flexjobs

We now offer a part-time/full-time job in web optimization that can be done from home

The daily salary is up to 200 dollars, and it can be completed in 10-30 minutes a day.

Do you want to know more?

Me: Sure

Thank you for your reply

Main working responsibilities:

• Optimize different software applications to improve star-rated hotels around the world to achieve higher rankings in Google Play and Apple Store. Helping hotels get more exposure and downloads, increase hotel occupancy rates and generate more revenue

• Its a simple work, no need professional requirements

Reguirements:

• Over 23 years old

• A smartphone or laptop is required

Salary and benefits:

• Base salary $3,500-$3,800, 5 days a week, about 10-30 minutes a day, and you can earn up to an additional $200 for completing tasks

• We guarantee you a regular income and long-term employment.

We offer you:

• Free training and professional guidance

• Professional and personal development opportunities

• Flexible working hours and home office options

If you are interested in this job, the employer will interview you via WhatsApp and you will receive $30-80 immediately upon completion of the interview.

Is this phone number (##########)

your WhatsApp account?

Okay ?

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Just got the same message. Unsolicited - not good.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

This is the text conversation copy and pasted. BEWARE as I have seen many other postings with the exact same verbiage.

Hello, how are you doing today?

I'm Hannah Polston a Recruitment Officer from Flexjobs and we are looking for part time/full time staff and freelancers. Can I share more information with you?

We extract phone numbers through number generation software, and then randomly contact users to recommend our work. We do not have any other privacy about you.

Thank you for your reply

The main responsibility of this job is to help hotels gain higher rankings and traffic in Google Play and Apple Store through ASO optimization, helping them generate more revenue. It can be completed in about 60 minutes a day, and the working hours and location are flexible ( (can be arranged freely), you will get a commission of 100-200 US dollars/hour immediately after completing the work.

The base salary is US$3,800 per month, working 5 days per week.

If you pass the interview, you can get 30-80 US dollars immediately.

If you are interested in this job, the employer will interview you via WhatsApp. Is this phone number ([removed]) your WhatsApp account?

My company is Airbnb

We are a legitimate company, this is our company's website address

https://www.flexjobs.com/

If you are interested in this job, the employer will provide details about the job,salary and company through WhatsApp so that you can better understand the job, do you agree?

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- Ocala, FL, USA

They toke 5 hours of my time, keeping me on Skype!

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- Mcadoo, PA, USA

Asked for email my phone number and address

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- Dekalb, IL, USA

The person sent this job to the university that I attend, and outlook did not mark the email as risky, so I though it was safe. They used a company that is widely known for good deeds/actions. The scammer's google account name is Marquez Tate, but real name is Graham Rossman. The address on the check is 4301 W Boy Scout Blvd Suite 600, Tampa, FL. The check was signed by someone named Susan Der and the last letter is a d. He said that his wife was having surgery in Australia, so no interview. He said we needed to start right away, the first thing I had to do was deposit a $2800 check into my bank account (I would keep $750 as pay and the rest would go to whoever he told me too). The check as determined by the bank was fraudulent. What was not helping with the situation is that I was dealing with and still dealing with another scam.

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