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- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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Received a text message on 3/17 from an Elizabeth Pearson on the recruitment team on Bio Health Pharmaceuticals after they viewed my resume on CareerBuilder and wanted to set up an interview. They then informed me that the interview would be conducted over the Wire Secure messenger app and to install "Wire" from the App Store. In the meantime, they also sent an email stating the interview would be over Skype and to download the Skype app along with the name of the person (Adams Wyman) would be conducting the interview. Rather than download any apps I used Skype through my web browser and found Mr. Wyman. I then started the chat. I have the chat conversation copied to a word document and at the time I felt it was odd that they interview would be over the chat function rather than using the camera. I've had many meetings and interviews on Zoom/Skype or other forms of digital meetups and they have always been "in-person" not on a chat. That was my first red flag.

The Interviewer claimed to be an Adams Wyman. I looked that name up as through as many avenues as I could find and I found an Adam Wyman affiliated with Bio Health Pharmaceutical but the first name was without the "s" and Adams was just an odd first name. Red Flag #2. By the end of the interview I was accepted for the position, given instructions that I would need particular software, etc. but that I would not be the one purchasing any equipment needed in order for me to do my job. Instead, they would be sending me a check overnight through FedEx and once received they would give me specific instructions as to what vendor to use. This was supposedly a "test of trust." And I would receive an official offer of employment letter as well as a W4 form. I was to sign the offer agreement and complete the W4 and send those back immediately (neither of those I have done)

I received the offer letter through email and that was from Mrs. Joan Gray, Head of Human Resources/Managing Director of Bio Health Pharmaceuticals (I looked her up through LinkedIn and she is head of HR but with a company called Radius Health - that company name did come up during the interview when I questioned that on one of their "benefits" it stated that Radius Health was an Equal Opportunity Employer, the response was that Radius Health was an affiliate that they also worked with, I let it go at the time).

The first FedEx was not received and I was notified by them that they would be sending another package out. That was received and the check was in the amount of $4990 with a "Fund Management Instructions" drafted by the AP/Financial Officer Mrs. Rena J. White. This letter was just printed on a blank sheet of paper when I would think something as important as this should be printed on some type of letterhead. Her "official email" is [email protected] (so far none of the email addresses are from biohealthpharmaceuticals.com or any variation of that such as biohealthpharma, etc.) She also supplied a phone number of 906-256-4084. Red flag #3-4, all of the numbers so far are in the US rather than Australia. Reasonable to think that they have offices in the US but still... Then the clincher was an "Important Notice: Disregard any message informing you that the payment manager has resigned or has left the payment department or giving you a new email to contact other than what you have above, any information of that nature is false. If eventually this letter is shredded or you did not respond to the email on this letter, NOTE: The payment will be returned on payment and you will be held responsible." HUGE RED FLAG AND FINAL STRAW.

I am now going to as many authorities as possible to report this.

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- Los Angeles, CA, USA
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They first emailed as an hr recruiter for Amazon using this email [email protected]. They claim to be offering a job where you quality control packages that are shipped to you. They asked me to follow their website link and fill out my information. After giving my address and phone number, they said they would contact me for an interview. However what they are describing for the job sounds like a parcel mule scam and there is no information about this company or job listing anywhere. The website they provide had barely any information or specifics and there seems to be no connection to Amazon anywhere.

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- Belleville, NJ, USA
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The scammer contacted me the same way the first person (who reported this) had stated. Same email format, content, & everything. I had gotten the email yesterday March 23rd because I applied on the 22nd. I did my best to research the company, number & everything, but got very little information. I even tried searching for anyone who might've reported this already, hence why I was hesitant to report it myself first. I would lke to add that I got a voicemail from the same number 518-629-5030 at exactly 11:27am today, the 24th. The person claimed to be Rina Silverman & her voice sounded Indian or Middle Eastern. I wanted to give the company FBADept the benefit of the doubt but now I'm fairly certain this is a scam site for packages. Not trying to throw around allegations of any kind, but these types of companies might just be the reason why packages go "missing" in transit.

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- Yukon, OK, USA
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Sent me packages to then send thru Fedex

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- Orlando, FL, USA
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sent me a text message first, then asked for my email and began messaging me on Google Chat,

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- New York, NY, USA
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I was contacted by email and sent a video editor questionnaire. I answered questions and then received another email saying I got the remote job and was told about the pay and benefits. They wanted my full name and address. I asked them to send their phone number first so we could talk about the job they offered.

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They approached me with a job offer, said they saw my resume online, asked me to apply and sign a contract before even interviewing me. They also asked for direct deposit info, as my first training assignment was to transfer me money, turn it into crypto currency, and use that to buy office supplies. They used the Telegram app instead of real phone numbers. Sent videos to prove their I.D. but when asked about the legitimacy of their company they got defensive and deflected. Looked up the website through a trusted source, found it was only registered this month, and had the address and phone number of known scammers.

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- Liberty, IN, USA
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Received check to be a mystery shopper. Was asked to deposit a sent $2,450 check and then purchase $1,850 eBay cards and keep $500 for my service. I could also keep an extra $100 if done within 24 hours.

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Scammer sent a fake check for 8,250 dollars, messaged family member through Indeed about working for their company of 40 people.

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- Smyrna, GA, USA
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Sorry for the delayed response as I'm glad to inform you that your first assignment is now ready as promised even though it came a little bit late. It will deliver today or Monday and the FedEx/USPS .

The payment to be delivered includes your first week pay ($400) and the rest will be used for the purchase of some pre-designed art work for the art gallery. I'll send you the list of the pre-designed art work by Monday or Tuesday week as it's still in evaluation process in order to note and ascertain the necessary pre-designed art work needed. I'll be returning on the 10th of the April so we should be able to meet up for a proper interview two days later or whenever you are able to meet for interview after my arrival .

Once payment is received, proceed to your bank and have it DEPOSITED (deposit can be done via ATM or Bank Mobile App as well). The funds will be made available within 24 - 48 hours by your bank and email back as soon as you complete the deposit so that you can be fed with more details. I also want you to send me a copy of the deposit receipt to my email for my record/confirmation. Please write back as soon as possible to confirm you received my email and understand the instructions.

I'll be awaiting your swift response so do enjoy your day,

Best regards,

April Wilson

Capsule Arts

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- Trinidad, CO, USA
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I was first contacted via text by a man for job offer. He then told me to download Signal app. From there I spoke with a woman that ask personal questions especially about my bank. After i passed the interview questions. She then sent me an email with a check to purchase equipment. The check was $3000. I did not cash the check due to how old this process was and how she pushy she was for to have it done within a couple of minutes. When I told her I could not do that she then asked if I could buy a prepaid debit card. I also did not do that. I called the customer support number from this companies website and they told me that this was a common scam that was being done under their name.

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- San Angelo, TX, USA
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I was sent an email stating that my background would be a good match with their company. To apply for the position click the link: https:forms.gle/hyYuimXFuVfqQrYT98. It was a position for a Personal Assistant. The person says they own an Art Gallery and operate at a high cost of operation and would like to cut down expenses by employing a Personal Assistant/Administrative Assistant. The weekly pay $400 and work 10-12 hours weekly and 1-2 days weekly. I received another email saying to expect a package with a check that will have my weekly pay and the rest of the money to purchase of some pre-designed art work for the gallery. Once I get the check I'm to go to my bank or use mobile app to deposit the check and send a copy of the deposit receipt. I received the package with the check for $3500. The whole thing just didn't seem right so I did some research on the internet. I looked up Capsule Arts and the person that emailed me was not listed as an employee. On the package label the name was not the one that emailed me there was also the initials JML. I looked up the address and it was a valid address but it said it was JML Trading LLC, JML Bedding Import, Sew Fourth, and JML Jin Mei Lun Trading LLC. The business was an office space attached to a warehouse. The whole situation just doesn't seem legit.

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- Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Name

address

license

Scammer offer services where they ship packages to your address and tell you to ship it out after inspecting it.

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- Talmo, GA, USA
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Contacted by "Sydney Davis" claiming to be with the recruitment team at Ametek Mocon. I was told to meet via zoom with "Simon Powell" ([email protected]). I never actually spoke with him even though I had a missed zoom call but no answer when I called back. I received a offer letter by email from "Henry Anderson" ([email protected]) but on closer inspection, the logo looks copied and pasted and there is no address listed anywhere on the letter. I started to feel that it was a scam when I googled the list of office equipment Simon said I would have to purchase with the "company check" I would be receiving from FedEx. I mean the desk alone was like over $1,000. After I started tracking the check (mailing address from Minnesota but package picked up in Houston, Tx, I started asking Simon some personal questions about the weather and such because this happened during that cold snap where it was like -15 degrees outside in MN...that's where his cover was blown, and I was aware that they were trying to scam me.

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- Tampa, FL, USA
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I recieved this email:

On Mar 22, 2023, at 1:41 PM, Bill Sanborn <[email protected]> wrote:

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Dear Applicant,

We have received and reviewed your resume for the Data Entry Operator Job Position at the firm Sunn Project Inc, We want to discuss the position further, To proceed further please follow the instructions below, The hourly pay for this position is $23.95 per hour

INTERVIEW INSTRUCTION

The interview is via instant messaging on signal, You can be download the app on your phone from your Google Play/App store , Send a request or message to your Hiring Manager, Mrs. Elizabeth via her number ( 720-712-0831 ) on the app to schedule an interview with her. Just copy and paste her number in the search bar and then send a message or a request.

We look forward to meeting you.

Regards,

Sunn Project Inc</[email protected]>

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- Morrisville, NC, USA
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**Message Received:**

Dear [My name],

I am Elizabeth Barden, HR manager at Analytic Place Inc.

Your resume was carefully reviewed, and we are glad to offer you a position of a Junior Analyst.

Please see the Job Description. If you believe that you are ready to become our Junior Analyst, please reply to this email with the following text:

"I, [first name, last name], am ready to proceed to the next step of the hiring process".

Have a great rest of the day, and I hope to hear back from you,

Elizabeth Barden

Human Resources Manager

Analytic Place Inc

**Message Sent:**

"I, [My name], am ready to proceed to the next step of the hiring process".

**Message received**

Dear [My name],

We are pleased to inform you that we are ready to accept you for the position of an Junior Analyst.

To proceed to the next step of employment, you must undergo identity verification. You must verified using the link below:

Start Verification—> **hyperlink**

Important! You need to complete the verification process within two business days. If you do not complete verification within this period, we will turn to another candidate.

Best regards,

Elizabeth Barden

Human Resources Manager

Analytic Place Inc

+1-347-801-8678

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- Seminole, FL, USA
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I cannot edit my info out, so I cannot share a picture.

Indeed sold my info. This is all from indeed.com

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I recently received an email from "Adnet Systems inc." through my personal website. The email said the following:

FROM: Adnet Systems Inc.

Hi,

Welcome to Adnet Systems. We recently looked over your background and we think you will be a good fit as a Remote Web Developer. I’d love to invite you to interview with us. Our slots fill quickly, so we recommend that you schedule as soon as possible to receive your preferred time.

Sincerely,

Stacy Gallagher

Normal so far. So I looked up their website (https://www.adnet-sys.com/) which looks normal and says they are contractors for NASA. I then went to their LinkedIn company page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/adnet-systems-inc-/) which appears normal on the surface, but after scrolling through the global search results on LinkedIn, I found the following post from a user which outlines the scam (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7033780675228946432?update...⇄ />
And if that weren't enough, searching for "Adnet systems scam" on google took me to the following reddit page:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Scams/comments/11m58y4/the_most_elaborate_job_scam_ive_...⇄ />
Which outlines the scam in greater detail.

According to the links above, the scam involves trying to get you to buy an expensive laptop up front while they mail you a $2000 check,. They then have you mail the laptop to the 'company' so they can install company software on it, then they refund the check, so you end up paying for the laptop out of your own pocket.

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- Austin, TX, USA
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I was offered a job offer but never got paid. I worked for the company from 1-26-23 till 3-6-23. Once it was pay week all communication stopped.

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- Tallahassee, FL, USA
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I received a text from a ***** ****** with GT Biopharma, Inc., informing me that they would like to interview me for the Remote Data Entry Analyst position. It pays $27 per hour and they wanted to know if I was interested. I said yes and they texted back stating that I will be redirected to the HR manager for more information about the position and company. The interview would be conducted via Signal Private Messenger app. I asked for more information on the job and have not had a response back. I have just now texted them stating that this is a scam and have blocked the number.

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