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- Monroe, NC, USA
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Applied for a customer service representative on indeed and provided personal information and received the following response email today as follows:

Good Day (my name)

Internal Revenue Service® received your resume in respect of our AD for the position of Customer Service Representative posted on Indeed. Based on your Experience, Happy to inform you that you're among the applicants shortlisted for an online interview.

You're to contact the Corporate Recruiter Danielle Bethune-Bergeron On Email at ([email protected]) to confirm your availability for the interview and acknowledge the receipt of this email. You will receive your Application Form from Danielle right after you confirm your availability. Your swift and timely response to this position matters a lot. Contact Danielle Bethune-Bergeron to let her know your Availability period. Have a great day ahead.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

All the best

HR TEAM

Internal Revenue Service

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- Reading, PA, USA
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They used this email.

Hey there Juan,

We stumbled upon your cv on the ziprecruiter website and really favored your qualifications & experience. We really feel that you‘ll be a great addition to our company and now desire to present you with the remote, full time position of Logistics clerk at Delivery Vision Limited Liability Company

In this particular position, your personal tasks will include:

Research products on various webpages

Value analysis utilizing different on line instruments

Handling google spreadsheets/documents

Create activity reports and purchase schemes

Considering that this role is wat, you can easily perform home-based in your own, comfy conditions Mon. thru Fri.We‘ll be happy if you can verify your acceptance of our offer.Assuming you have any thoughts, simply reach out to us at any time.

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- Yukon, OK, USA
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Pretended to be a technical Recuiter (Dielle Kuffel) from Gitlab and a Sr. Product Manager (Gabe Weaver). Communication was done through Teams - all via text. I received an offer letter, background check information (requesting Social, DL, phone and address). I was later asked to purchase start up equipment that Gitlab will reimburse me. I received a call from Gabe via Teams and walked me thru what I needed to purchase from Apple Store (all top of the line products) totaling almost $11,000. He was persistent in getting screen shots of purchase and confirmation. RED FLAGS: Once I receive product, I was to send it to a programmer. Gabe on you tube did a presentation on Gitlab’s process and overview, Gabe on the phone had a Jamaican/African accent. Dielle also had an African accent.

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- Claremont, NC, USA
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Offered me a job after a series of questions. Then said I needed to cashapp or zelle 250 dollars so they could buy software to put on company computer they were sending me.

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- Fairfax, VA, USA
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They sent a text message and emails asking for my resume.

“Hello! My name is Elizabeth from DueNorth Oncology, Inc.(www.duenorthoncology.com). I'm reaching out to you in regards to your job application for the position of a remote data entry clerk. We are pleased to invite you to interview for this position. The rate of pay for this role will be $27 per hour. If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to my email address [email protected].

When they asked me to make telegram it was obvious that it’s a scam. But I’m really confused because when I checked the names of CEO and employers on LinkedIn they had +500 connections and looked so legit. They also had the website connected to their LinkedIn.

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- Landisville, NJ, USA
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I applied to this job as I am disabled I figured this would be perfect. After recieving something like 30 off packages and shipping them out I expected payment 6/20/23 as I was hired and signed contract to be paid monthly which is standard. I have printouts of all jobs I completed for this company. Now this morning the day after “payday” I can no longer access the site and have made several attempts to reach my “manager” with no response. This is a scam although I don’t see what their motivation is bc I would never give out direct deposit info to my back acct I used a PayPal acct with no linked access to my back acct. I plan of smearing this company so that people don’t get hooked like I did

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- Charlotte, NC, USA
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Thank you for expressing your interest in working with the YMCA. As a leading humanitarian organization, we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals of all ages, with the support of the American public. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our efforts have intensified as we work to meet the immediate needs of affected individuals, families, and communities.

This job is open to all, regardless of your residential state or city, as you will be serving individuals affected by the pandemic in your local area. As a Personal Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to purchase and deliver essential products and services to those impacted by the pandemic. This will involve sourcing and purchasing essential items, supplies, or healthcare products online and delivering them to designated recipients. Additionally, you will be responsible for sending cash donations to individuals in need within your community. Your duties will require approximately 2-3 hours of work per day, three times a week.

To support you in this role, we will provide upfront funding for all your tasks, and you will have the flexibility to adjust your working hours to suit your schedule. We offer a weekly salary of $800.00, and any additional expenses incurred while carrying out your duties will be covered. Our team will provide detailed instructions on how to perform each task and offer support throughout the process.

If you are passionate about helping people and are interested in this rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to complete the attached Employment Application Form and submit it with a copy of your ID (Passport or Driver's License).

We appreciate your interest in working with us and look forward to hearing back from you soon.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Minor

Emergency Team Lead

YMCA of the USA

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- Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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Greetings....I.m ****** ****s from (EMD Group). and I am here in regards to your resume reviewed by the company head of dept the Job title: Data Entry Clerk/Administrative Assistant/Management/Customer services/Dispatcher and IT Jobs. The Pay Scale is $30/hour, Kindly reply back with your EMAIL ADDRESS and YES I AM if interested. Thank you!

You have been scheduled for an online interview now with the Hiring Manager Mr **** ***** He will be the one to brief you more about the job position and the company.

Do you have Microsoft Teams app on your computer/phone to get started with the job briefing and interview?

Okay I need you to add the hiring manager now on Microsoft Teams via this ID ************* **** **** and here is your verification code for this interview ******* and let me know once you are done adding him by saying ''done sir'' Okay?

Okay I need you to add the hiring manager now on Microsoft Teams via this ID ************* **** **** and here is your verification code for this interview ******* and let me know once you are done adding him by saying ''done sir'' Okay?

You can click this link to take you straight to the interview conversation board : https://teams.live.com/l/invite/FEAsXA0EqVj5HdrSgI

Had a regular interview then told me to call back the next day at eight to see if I got the job. Tell me I have a job didn’t take no information so I knew it was a red flag They went into straight talking about sending a check for equipment and let him know when I cash it and take 200 out for myself when I get it and use the rest for equipment so I knew from the jump it was a scam, so you’re gonna watch out for stuff like this.

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- Colton, CA, USA
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I was contacted via text. The person said they got my info from jobsite Indeed.com. We spoke over the app Microsoft Teams, my contact George Freeman stated we could only communicate through that app. He said I was hired immediately and said he was sending me a third party check to purchase a laptop, printer and other office supplies through one of his vendors.

I received the check 6-21-2023 and was directed to immediately deposit it into my account via ATM only. I had the bank check the validity of the check and they stated it was a fraudulent check for many reasons.

The check is from a third party and the UPS envelope it came in had a return address of a different company.

Company names involved:

Unlimited Power Group

La Crosse Technology Ltd

Dorf

Dorf Clark Industries

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- Philadelphia, PA, USA
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I was hired to resend packages filling in as a homebased warehouse for the company. I received packages from foreign (out of the United States) names and was directed to repackage items and send to other foreign names that had different addresses than what was agreed upon. My address was used and a family members name and email was compromised to receive a tablet. When I asked support to clarify what was going on I was shut out of the website and they have yet to respond to any of my concerns as well as pay me my money.

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- Citrus Heights, CA, USA
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Received a text message for a job offer. The company's name is DueNorth Oncology. They asked that I send them a copy of my resume, in which I did. They replied by email with the job description. I felt weird about it because employers don't normally text applicants about job openings. I researched the company on Google and there is no record that the company exists. The addresses listed were a home for sale and an empty lot in Canada. I "applied" on Friday and heard back on Tuesday. All of the names on the website are not real persons on LinkedIn. There was no phone call/interview, I answered some questions and filled out a form. They told me they wouldn't be able to coordinate shipping my equipment and so they would send a cheque which I would use to order from a company-approved vendor.

The main contact was Elizabeth Ammann.

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I have this same number that contacted me but it was fo applied neurosolutions and my main contact was Leslie stephens

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- Hamburg, PA, USA
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Ok she told me that she was a real estate agent and this company sent me a fake check

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- Fairfax, VA, USA
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Brannon contacts me with saying your resume was approved and should contact hiring manager named Jon Morris. Email interview process. After a day, they send me offer letter with w4 form.

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- Horsham, PA, USA
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Elizabeth Ammann sent me a text message stating she saw my application and requested I send my resume in; which I did. She sent me an email with more details about the position offered and stated if I was interested in the position, to complete the assessment and employee form; which I did.

I received an email from the company with a job offer and Elizabeth sent me a text message to follow up to make sure I received the email. I was only aware of the potential scam after looking up the company further for any reviews of any past or current employees and I came across this.

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- Arlington, VA, USA
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I received an email from a woman named Kathy Vingino from a company named Nu World Graphics LLC. She said she the following in her email: "There is a current job opening in one of our affiliated firms, RAINDROP, as a Content Editor and they are making an urgent hire for the position. Your resume was gotten via candidate search on Indeed, LinkedIn and Ziprecruiter. If interested contact the Hiring Manager Scott Musser via email [email protected] for more information on the position and the company. " I reached out to Scott and his email response was the following: "I’d be happy to set up an online screening interview introduced by Better Business Bureau via Microsoft Teams on your Phone or Computer. Are you available to schedule your interview process on Wednesday 11:15am ET? If yes, kindly download Microsoft Teams on your phone or computer from your App Store or Google Store, then set up an account with your email to schedule your interview process. Notify me when you are done setting up your account."

After I did research, it turns out this Scott person doesn't exist. He isn't listed on the companies website and isn't on Linkedin. The Kathy woman is no where to be found on an socials or websites either. My gut is telling me this is a scam.

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- Plano, TX, USA
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They posted a job ad on LinkedIn for a Personal Assistant. Within 24hours they emailed a job offer, and requested a good phone number. Already seemed suspect, as the pay rate was almost $30 an hour, and the role was remote with a part time schedule if one chooses. I responded with a couple times I would be available, and they called outside those perametors. No voicemail was left, but they called multiple times. Address also seems fake, and there's no information on their website to prove they are an actual business.

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- Doylestown, PA, USA
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Person reached out explaining that they may have an executive level job for me. When his partner emailed me, my replies bounced back w demon error. Then I found research on this fake org.

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- San Jose, CA, USA
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Full copy of text exchange:



Hello Good Morning, I'm Mr. Roland Brooks from the company (" Ernst & Young (EY)"). Your resume on CAREERBUILDER has been reviewed by the Recruiting Department and you have been scheduled for an interview...this is a remote Position and the pay is ($37/hr) for start, Reply back with ''YES I AM'' if interested...



Thank you

Great, This is a work from home position and the interview process is done online via Microsoft Teams app . Everything you need to know about the Position will be briefed by the hiring manager. Do you have Microsoft Teams app on your Phone or your Laptop?





Excellent. I need you to launch your MICROSOFT TEAMS account to contact Ms. KATRICE MERCEDES one of the Hiring Managers via MICROSOFT TEAMS by Clicking on this link to easily connect with https://teams.live.com/l/invite/FEAeahdKI_FdXBS-RA which can be used to identify her, all you need do is send her a message with this code: (DDD-088), That is your sorting code for the interview. This is the first step to proceed further, she will be expecting to hear from you as soon as possible.

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- Frackville, PA, USA
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they sent me employment forms asking for address and social it was a legit form and asked for pictures of my id for I9 which i sent we chated through an app called chatwork and was told i would get a check for supplies and they wanted to know my bank i use chime so they asked for another bank when i told them i didnt have one they stopped responding

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- Philadelphia, PA, USA
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They approached me with a remote job offer and directs you to speak with the hiring manager via Telegram. Once I finished my interview they said that I was accepted and briefed me through the hiring procedure. They explain the company, links you to their website, their employee work etiquette, and talked about my salary. They gave me a company's code of conduct, job letter offer, W-4 form and a I-9 form to fill out and sign which are to be sent back to them, electronically via email.

They explained to me about my job responsibilities and that I were to undergo job training and that it was paid. They listed the needed equipment and programs I needed to start my training and asked for my address to send a company's check that will cover the cost of the equipment. Once the check was received and deposited, ready for use they gave me a set of instructions. They explained that the vendor in charge of the equipment installation only receives payment through Bitcoin and that I should use a nearby Bitcoin ATM to transfer the money that I was told to withdraw in cash from my bank. When I voiced my doubts about the Bitcoin payment, they changed to an alternative payment method to Zelle or Cash App.

I used Zelle to send the first transaction payment, however, Zelle contained a rate limit. So the next day, I was ready to use Zelle again to process another payment but the hiring manager tells me that I need to use the Bitcoin ATM. Because I already did the first transaction and that they shown me they "valued" my feelings of discomfort earlier about Zelle and proposing an alternative payment method, I accepted to use the Bitcoin ATM and believed it would be faster and safe as they proclaimed. They walked me through the steps of using the ATM and it felt extremely sketchy as they given me the next directives only when I completed a certain step. After finishing sending the full amount of payment did I think it was over but it wasn't

They told me to wait the next day for updates on my equipment and so I did. The next day, they informed me that I needed an additional $2000 fee that I needed to pay via Bitcoin again and that they will send me the $2000 reimbursement check the following week. At this point, I felt incredibly bothered and lied to them that I did not have enough in the bank to do so. I didn't know what to think. They asked if I could at least send $1000 so they could start processing my equipment installation immediately. I told them again that I could not until I received the check. They kept pushing and asked if I could send $200. I was at a total loss and asked myself if I was getting scammed. I then ask them if this was the last and very final payment I needed to make involving Bitcoin and they said Yes, and reassured me. So I reluctantly sent them the $200. Now I am waiting for that "reimbursement" check and I don't think I will even touch or open the package.

They lure you with an enticing job ad and make you feel like they want you for your skills and talent. They even dangle a paid job training and sign-on bonus on top of the company's check for the equipment. There were red flags everywhere but I, who was desperate on finding a job, thought that this company knows what they're doing and that they're legit. I asked numerous times if everything was safe, I even voiced my discomfort and they shown me they care about what I thought and looked for alternative methods. I come to realize that all of that was just a tactic of getting you to send the money over to Bitcoin. And the check? Possibly a fake check where the bank will issue a return once they detect if it's a fraud check meaning that they will take out the amount of the check out of your own expense. And the money that they tell me to withdraw through cash is most likely unable to get back so now my loss is doubled. That's how I got scammed out of my money and I'm trying to look for ways to get that back and even minimize the damage as much as I can with an addition of worrying that my private information is now exposed to them

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