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- New York, NY, USA • Mar 21, 2025

Hi! I'm Lily, a recruiter with Marlin Hawk. Do you have a few minutes to talk?

Perfect! Do you fully meet the following requirements? 1. Those who are residents of the USA and have an SSN card.

2. Individuals aged 25 or older.

So do you fully meet the above requirements right?

Well! So our HR department will contact you via WhatsApp (+17407071925) soon and provide you with free training. You can also get a bonus from 80-120 USD after the training, Please keep an eyes on your WhatsApp messages.

Someone saying their name is Lin then contacted me via WhatsApp.

+1 (951) 545-8842

Hello! My name is Lin. I got your number from *Lily* of *Marlin Hawk* Recruitment Agency, and I heard you are interested in my job. Would you like to know more details about it?

Thanks for your response! This job I invite you to do is simple. no skills are required, and it will not affect your main work or life. You only spend 30 to 60 minutes a day working from home or anywhere convenient for you, and the income is very substantial, which is additional income.

Alright! Let me send you the details of the company & job description, you can have a look on it.

The company name is *Trustyou*. It's an international hotel star-rating company. Our company helps and improves the sales of hotelier's company marketing team for star rating and advertising exposure.

The role that I invite you to do is to work in Hotel Order Optimization. We will have to optimize these hotels every day for them to get a better ranking when these hoteliers are improves, more people can know about it and the room sales rate can be increased.

Ok great and this is a remotely work from home, you need only 30-60mins a day to completed the work.The working time hours are from 10 am to 10 pm (CST). So you can take your free time to do it.

I'll make it clear for you ,Basically our platform system has streamlined and simplified all complex process eliminating the need to download any apps for work all you have to do is provide real "clicks" on the platform and the system with automatically penerate optimized data

To put it simply, our job is to click on the hotels through the workbench to improve their rankings. by doing this, we help hoteliers increase popularity and rankings.

Do you understand what would be your position in this job? so I can give you the salary list and commission.

Let me introduce to you our salary which is based on stages *basic salary+commission*

1. Work continuously for 5 days - 800 USD

2. Work continuously for 15 days - 1500 USD

3. Work continuously for 30 days -3800 USD

This means that you will get paid 3 times a month. A total of 6100 USD. and there is a commission from completing daily work every day ranging from 100-200 USD. You can withdraw every day.

What do you think about the salary and package?

I will guide you through a short training session for you to understand the job better and earn a commission of (50 to 200 USD ) for your participation.

The commissions you have earned during the training can be directly withdrawn to your digital wallet, And I will guide you how to convert to USD and deposit in your bank account at the end of the training.

The training session is completely explained here by text so that you can follow step by step for your better understanding. Training does not take long; you only spend 30 -60 minutes; that's enough.

The only criteria needed: You'll need a mobile phone or PC with an active internet connection

Do you have any questions about the job and would like to enroll in on the job training and get started?

I then asked:

This all sounds great. One question: there are a lot of job scams going around these days. How can I independently verify this job before I provide any personal information?

The response:

I understand there might be concerns about scams, but I can assure you this job is legitimate. I've been doing it for 8 months, and it's simple and straightforward. Let me guide you through the training so you can see for yourself. After that, you can decide if you'd like to continue.

No need your personal information

Training does not take long you only spend 30 -60 minutes.

- Bend, OR, USA • Mar 21, 2025

Nova ledger labs contacted me saying they saw my resume on indeed, we corresponded through emails and text messages and finally a phone interview. I filled out my work contract which included a direct deposit form and copies of my drivers license. I began work the next day (2/13/25) doing research, and writing reports, On 3/11/25 they direct deposited $1060 into my bank account for a (bonus task) they had me buy bitcoin for $1000 and send it to a bitcoin address they provided (red flag) my bonus was the $60. I continued to work hard (these task were very in depth research on cryptocurrency, the stock market and esports) pay day came and i did not not receive my paycheck upon asking about this they said it would take three days because they were sending $15000 which included money for another bonus task, my pay was supposed to be $3200 and the bonus task money was $11800 of which i would have got to keep 5% of ($590) i told them my bank account was overdrawn because i had things set up on auto pay and i really needed to be paid. i was then told i would be compensated $20 extra for each day i wasn't paid. The 3 days came and went and still no money. i was then told it would be 2 more days because of the large amount, when i asked why i couldn't just get my paycheck and then the bonus money separately i was told that is just how they decided to send it. The 2 days pass and still no money. i ask again and i am told it will be sent that day. Next day i came down really sick told my (boss) Lauren Blake that i would need to take a sick day or two she said no problem feel better, Woke up the next day to a bunch of skype notifications (that is how we corresponded daily) i would sign on at 9 with a message from Lauren of Good morning and sign off at 1 with a message from her saying goodby. all my work was uploaded to skype as well. this time when i checked to see what all the notifications were it was because she deleted all the correspondence from herself to me to where my messages are there but hers are all gone from the first day i started til now, i messaged her our usual greeting just to see if she would answer me since i knew this was a scam at this point and i got nothing back, first time in over a month. I called the number she text me from and it hangs up on you, the # on their web page is some google # and doesn't appear to be legit either. I called the police they said they can't do anything, i called my bank and now i have to close that account that i have had for 23 years and open a new one, i don't know what i can do about them having my drivers license. It just really sucks i worked for over a month and didn't get paid i really needed that money.

- Flushing, NY, USA • Mar 07, 2025

I was text about a remote job opportunity. I'm in the market for a job and in contact with multiple recruiters, so I wasn't suspicious on initial contact. However, I was handed off to a 'hiring manager' that contacted me via WhatsApp. Outrageous claims were made ("You will make over $8k a month working 30 minutes a day"). I was asked to register on a website that they claimed to be their 'working platform'. Upon logging in, I saw options to withdraw my wages in cryptocurrency, and deposit money. I immediately told the 'hiring manager' that I was no interested in the job and to please cease communications. They have not stopped messaging me on WhatsApp.

- Junction City, KS, USA • Dec 14, 2024

I posted interest in remote job on indeed.com, someone claimed to be Julia from Appfigures Company (332) 388-2084 text messaged me

offering the remote job. Manager named Elizabeth on whatsapp app (760) 968 7947 offered me the remote job Appfigures.

It is task based clicking on application traffic to help application traffic of some sort. First started explaining salary and bonus

and that I will make commission off these clicking tasks on web site appfiguresoc.com/#/Starting. And she showed how to

deposit and withdraw with Metamask wallet. She explained that when I get 3 application task the commision is bigger.

and then ended up requesting me to deposit 1555.67$ into Ethereum and to send it to the platform. there was Customer Support

claiming from app figures as well with Phone number (209) 801 9527, Metamask cryptocurrency wallet company stated

once transferred they cannot help me. I have become a victim of a fraud. I was scammed. I would like to report App Figures company,

Indeed.com, and MetaMask Wallet company. They do not deserve Great ScamPulse.com rating. I will report this scam. I need my money back.

- Brighton, CO, USA • Oct 02, 2024

There is a company based in Paris, France named ABTasty. They supposedly have 8 offices around the world. 2 in the US. San Francisco, CA & NY, NY. Cant find a office in CA and the NY office has an address but the 2 phone numbers I have found, one does not work and one has a loop when pressing buttons. Tried calling the Paris, France office and when being sent to option 1 they speak French so I don't speak French and just hung up.

Corporate Headquarters: Paris, France: 19 Rue Michel-le-Comte, Paris, France 75003 -

New York, New York: 408 Broadway, New York, New York 10013

London, United Kingdom: 3 Waterhouse Square 138, London, Holborn EC1N 2SW

San Francisco, California: 535 Mission St, San Francisco, California 94105

Madrid, Spain: Calle Henri Dunant 17, Madrid, Community of Madrid 28036

Cologne, Germany: Richmodstraße 6, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia 50667

Singapore: 36 Carpenter St #3, Central Business District, Singapore 059915

Berlin, Germany: Rosenstraße 2, Berlin, Germany 10178

This is the CEO of the company info: Alix de Sagazan

LinkedIn profile. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alixddsagazan/ . I tried reaching out to her and no response.

Her email [email protected] and sent email, no response

Her website abtasty.com - learn about the company and what it does

How this all started. I was sent a WhatsApp message asking if I was interested in part time work. I said what is it and then Sarah began to explain it all as it shows on website abtasty.com in what they do. Being in the IT industry for 24 years I understood. I said yes. She began getting me set up with ABTasty app and also I needed to setup a Crypto.com account.

I started following directions of her training where I had 40/40 tasks to complete after putting in $101 and would earn .05% on each task (data optimization of each merchant). I completed task set and received $48 in my wallet. She showed me how to withdraw all $48 to my Crypto.com account and then convert it from USDC to USD. Then I was able to wire directly to my personal account. I did this a total of 3 times. Then she said I can raise you to a VIP2 level now. (there are 4 levels of VIP). I still didn't understand all of this and went with flow. So I was a VIP2 level where I earned .075% on each task. Now the task set was set 50/50. I thought this was easy money. I was in for a life changing event over a course of 2 months working with Sarah. I believe at task 20 something I had what they call a combination happen where a merchant is paid out 10 times more than what you have in profit. What this means is I had around $500 in profit and the profit scale went to negative $2200. This means you have to fund the account $2200 to finish task. After many many questions trying to understand all of this and listening to her tell us this is real and not a scam so many times and me wanting so much detail that she would not give, my wife and I were in this together and believed her stories. I physically talked with her on the phone 4 times.

So we funded account into our Crypto.com account and then she always helped converting USD to USDC then I would have to reach out to CS on app (top right corner of app will take you to a representative. Which was strange because I always got Amelia.) to request an encrypted address 42 digits in numbers and letters. This address was then added through many navigation and then when i sent it over to the ABTasty website through Amelia she would do whatever on the backend to add the money to my wallet and plus a bonus amount would be added depending on the amount you funded. Based on there percentage chart.

So now I was in the positive and could continue finishing tasks. Well here is where the craziness got worse. A few more task finished I believe the 2nd combination was around 31/50. Again it needed funded to complete. This time is was around $22k. We fell for it again. 4th one happened again at 49/50. Now it needed funded $74k. We fell for her story again 4th time. This time I made her put her own money in of $33400. Then we hit 50/50 which should of been completed and now i should have been able to withdraw all of it. I received a 5th combination now wanting $32k. Again we fell for it.

So now my account sits with $176,197. This included our retirement of $105,400 + bonuses they give you + all the fee reimbursements they give you+ tax deferment 2 times they gave us + Sarah's money of $33,400.

I tried going through with the withdrawal and it was flagged I could not withdraw. Amelia (CS) says I would need to speak to a specialist to repair the order. Gave me the phone number which are all land lines. This person name did not show up like all the others. Just a picture. She was very rude in explaining to me how I needed to repair the merchant complaints and the order timing. All a bunch of BS now looking back. She said she needs $30k to repair the account and then I will get all my money. Here is where my wife and I knew for sure we were scammed bad out of our retirement amount $105,400.

At this point I would love to talk about this entire process to an assigned agent because I know with all the information I have, conversations, phone numbers, Instagram account, screenshots you can bust these people. I want them stopped before more people like myself get scammed out of there money. I believe they try to bankrupt people. I would love for your help to get our money back of $105,400.

The people I was involved with named if its their real names plus land line numbers;

Sarah Deroche - My trainer. 1-202-773-5708

Amelia Smith - CS. 1-347-937-6678

Issue specialist - no name. Lady picture. 1-225-502-8021

I also belong to a group chat of 89 members on WhatsApp doing the same thing. Doesn't appear anyone has experienced what I have.

I have a couple more people I talked privately where I seeked information.

At this point I need to know what I should do. Keep them on the hook talking like none of this is going on or stop talking to them period? Please inform me.

Thank you for your help,

****** * ******** ************ ********************** P.S. When I was doing a lot of research before things got out of hand. I could not find any lawsuits against them. I called FTC and the BBC and nothing reported. I filed a complaint with BBC. So this is on file. Justanswers.com is a website for Lawyer advice. There are some things about this company on there. Redit.com has many people on there calling it a scam but no one pursued any action against the company. This is why my wife and I thought it was still legit. Although wife had a feeling it was a scam but we could not prove it. Unfortunately we know now.

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• Dec 04, 2024

This is soo helpful I'm in the same boat, I'm trying to hunt these evil foreigners down. I filed a claim with the FBI ic3 that was about 2 months ago and I still haven't heard anything. Shoot me a email and let's try to catch these [censored]. [email protected]

- Larkspur, CA, USA • Jul 23, 2024

Initial contact about a remote job opportunity from AppleOne staffing. Telephone number was 838 910 9501. Used the name Cynthia. Gave details about a job completing tasks to document user usage of apps. Then gave me WhatsApp number to another person. This other person told me about the job. Lucille used telephone number 213 344 7646. I had to get a MetaMask wallet for ETH transfers. The scheme was done under the company SimilarWeb. The job is to complete tasks and earn money. However you need to deposit your own money into a work account to cover the task value. The scam is when you get a lucky task which increase your commission but requires a bigger deposit. Unfortunately, I couldn’t cover the required balance and was required to make huge deposits to cover the task balance. Because I was late, they then requested more and more bond deposits promising that I would eventually get my money back. When I finally did cover the balance, they then froze my account claiming FinCEN was investigating a risk of money laundering. They then asked for my driver’s license info and promised they would try to resolve it. A few days later, they said that I needed to make another bond deposit for security reasons. At that point, I knew they were a fraud and had lost almost 23000. They demanded another 7000. Not sure what they intend to do next but I expect threats of some sort. The customer service who continually demanded bond deposits used the telephone number 213 374 6012.

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• Jun 12, 2024

Currently, W Communication is offering full-time and part-time positions that you can do from the comfort of your home, using your phone. Would you like to know more about the workflow, procedure, salary, and additional benefits?
[8:03 PM, 6/8/2024] Queen: W Communications is a UK and US-based company that collaborates with well-known merchants to enhance their products through real data analysis.
[8:03 PM, 6/8/2024] Queen: Your role involves maintaining merchants' products on our platform. This entails completing three sets of product data submissions with authentic user identities through our platform's network daily. Each set includes 40 tasks, which will take about 10 to 15 minutes. Our platform's AI system automatically connects products from major online shopping platforms. There are no geographical restrictions; you can work any time between 9:30 am to 9:30 pm, whenever you have free time.
[8:03 PM, 6/8/2024] Queen: On the salary package, there are 2 types of salary, the first is the commission we get after completing a set of optimization tasks which is dependent on the user level.
[8:03 PM, 6/8/2024] Queen: The second is a fixed salary one gets every day which is earned after completing 3 sets of optimization. Each set has 40 orders to complete.
The payment ranges from $100 to $1,000 daily. The work is easy, and the income potential is high.
[8:03 PM, 6/8/2024] Queen: Ok, I respect your decesion, if you dont mind may I know the reason why. I have done this job for nine months now and this job has helped me a lot , being a single with a little daughter it was not easy for me after my husband devorced me and left me in the middle of debts, since i joined this job as a user in level 3 I am able make 500USD as a basic salary daily plus radom commission. You can also become a user just like me and start earning. No personal informstion is required.
[8:03 PM, 6/8/2024] Queen: Training is free and in completion you will earn 80-200USD that you can withdraw, it will only take 30 minutes of your time and and I will guide you how to withdraw.
[8:03 PM, 6/8/2024] Queen: Yes, after you complete your training, you will earn commission of 15% from training account which you can withdraw from your working account
[8:03 PM, 6/8/2024] Queen: Its very easy, you will use your digital wallet since the company don,t allow users to link their personal information to the working platform you can later transfer from your wallet to your bank account.
[8:03 PM, 6/8/2024] Queen: If you have time , I will guide you on how to complete training and earn 15% from training and guide you how to withdraw your money.
[8:03 PM, 6/8/2024] Queen: Sorry but we dont share personal information just like I told you, NO personal information is needed and also I told you am user in VIP level 3 which comes with the prevarage of training new candidates and the company pays me 20% commission. I hope you understand now?
Wcommunication

- Novi, MI, USA • Jun 02, 2024

**Introduction**

This complaint details fraudulent activity and significant financial losses I experienced while working for W Communications, a company claiming to be a digital marketing and PR agency. I am filing this complaint with Coinbase Support and your legal department due to the potential involvement of your platform in facilitating these fraudulent transactions involving cryptocurrency transfers.

**Background**

On April 1st, 2024, I was contacted by someone claiming to be an HR assistant from AK LLC, offering a work-from-home job related to product optimization. This led me to W Communications, where I received training and began "optimizing" products for them on April 2nd. The process involved depositing cryptocurrency (ETH) to complete tasks and supposedly earn a fixed salary and bonuses. All communication with W Communications occurred through WhatsApp with a "mentor" and "Customer Service" representatives.

**The Scheme**

W Communications explained the job as optimizing products for online platforms. The process involved depositing cryptocurrency (ETH, BTC, or USDT) to clear negative balances incurred during optimization tasks. Communication with "Customer Service" via WhatsApp was necessary for daily tasks and resolving negative balances.

**Fraudulent Activity**

On April 11th, 2024, I was contacted by someone named Catherine (UK phone number) claiming to be with W Communications' CS. Catherine offered to help me withdraw funds without additional deposits, which contradicted instructions from legitimate CS. Over the following days, I was misled by Catherine into transferring a total of $26,017.61 in ETH to an address she provided.

On April 19th, I reported Catherine to W Communications, who confirmed she was a fake. They assured me they would recover the lost funds.

**Further Complications**

* **Unexpected Credit Score System:** After resolving the fraud, I attempted to withdraw funds. However, my account credit score had dropped due to the Catherine incident, restricting withdrawals until it reached 90%. W Communications instructed me to deposit additional funds totaling $180,000 to raise the score.

* **Incorrect Withdrawal Address:** On April 25th, I deposited a significant amount for withdrawal, but W Communications claimed their AI system used an incorrect address due to human error. They proposed a lengthy recovery process or an "accelerated recovery" requiring a further 40% deposit as a "reward" for miners to recover the funds.

* **Additional Funds Requested:** To expedite recovery, I deposited additional funds upon W Communications' and my "tutor's" advice. My requests for them to use the recovered funds to cover the remaining amount were denied. I have filed for a refund of the Tether reward deposit but have yet to receive confirmation.

**Current Situation**

As of May 10th, 2024, I have lost a significant amount of money through this apparent fraud scheme with W Communications. All of my funds remain inaccessible. I have filed complaints with relevant law enforcement agencies and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

**Request for Action**

I am requesting Coinbase to investigate W Communications' business practices and potential involvement in facilitating these fraudulent transactions. Additionally, I request assistance in recovering the lost funds, totaling $330,568.88 (including the initial fraud by Catherine, the additional deposits to meet the credit score, and the lost withdrawal attempt).

I submitted an online FRAUD complaint with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Report number: ********* and with the City of Novi, Michigan Police Department with Officer ** *********** Report Reference number: *********** On 8th May, 2024 I filed a formal complaint with the Attorney General, State of Michigan, USA Complaint Identification Number: ********************, and with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) IC3 section. On May 9th, 2024 I met with Detective ****** ******** of the Novi Police Department and provided all the details of this FRAUD.

**Evidence**

I have documented the entire episode with screenshots of communication on WhatsApp, including chat backups and copies of all relevant transactions. I am prepared to provide this evidence to support my claims.

**Conclusion**

I urge Coinbase to take immediate action to protect myself and others from potentially falling victim to similar schemes. Following are the specific State and Federal laws that are applicable to my complaint.

Background:

On April 1st, 2024, I was contacted by someone named “Isabella” claiming to be an HR assistant from AK LLC, offering a work-from-home job related to product optimization. This led me to W Communications, where I received training and began "optimizing" products for them on April 2nd by my tutor Emily with registered WhatsApp number +44 7473 692590. The process involved depositing cryptocurrency (ETH) to complete tasks and supposedly earn a fixed salary and bonuses. All communication with W Communications occurred through WhatsApp with a "mentor" (Emily) and "Customer Service" representatives (CS) using various US phone numbers. Their contact numbers included: +1 (202) 369-3192, +1 (314) 203-8672, and +1 (626) 283-9952.

The Scheme:

Emily explained the job as optimizing products for online platforms like Amazon and eBay to increase their ranking. The process involved depositing cryptocurrency (ETH, BTC, or USDT) to clear negative balances incurred during optimization tasks. Communication with "Customer Service" (CS) via WhatsApp was necessary for daily tasks and resolving negative balances.

Fraudulent Activity:

On April 11th, 2024, I was contacted by someone named Catherine (UK phone number +44 7900 657619) claiming to be with W Communications' CS.

Catherine offered to help me withdraw funds without additional deposits, which contradicted instructions from legitimate CS.

Over the following days, I was misled by Catherine into transferring a total of $26,017.61 in ETH to an address she provided (******************************************).

On April 19th, I reported Catherine to Emily, who confirmed she was a fake. W Communications' CS confirmed this and assured me they would recover the lost funds.

Further Complications:

· Unexpected Credit Score System: After resolving the fraud, I attempted to withdraw funds. However, my account credit score had dropped due to the Catherine incident, restricting withdrawals until it reached 90%. CS instructed me to deposit additional funds to raise the score, totaling $180,000.

· Incorrect Withdrawal Address: On April 25th, I deposited $330,568.88 for withdrawal, but CS claimed the AI system used an incorrect address due to human error. Tether, the cryptocurrency company, was supposedly contacted for recovery, but the process involved a lengthy wait (712-1005 working days) or an "accelerated recovery" requiring a further 40% deposit as a "reward" for miners to recover the funds.

· Additional Funds Requested: To expedite recovery, I deposited another $30,281.37 upon Emily's advice and these are her funds since she decided to help me with my situation. This leaves a remaining balance of $101,946.182 Tether required for Tether's "accelerated recovery." My requests for CS to use the recovered funds to cover the remaining amount were denied. I have filed for a refund of the Tether reward deposit on May 9th and have yet to receive confirmation of the refund to Emily’s crypto wallet.

· Despite their initial assurances, W Communications has not recovered the funds lost due to Catherine's fraud.

· My account balance supposedly reached $143,614.29 after several deposits to clear negative balances resulting from "combo products."

· However, a "credit score" system within the W platform prevented me from withdrawing funds unless the score reached 90%.

· To increase the score, W Communications required additional deposits totaling $180,000.

· On April 23rd, a further deposit of $66,697.54 was made to my account by Emily to help reach the 90% score.

· On April 25th, I deposited an additional $120,500, liquidating my daughter's college fund to meet the credit score requirement.

· Finally, when attempting to withdraw the entire balance, I was informed of a supposed error where W Communications' AI system mistyped the withdrawal address, resulting in a loss of $330,568.88 USDT.

· W Communications proposed an "accelerated recovery" process with Tether, requiring a 40% deposit ($132,227.552 USDT) as "reward money" for miners.

Current Situation:

As of May 10th, 2024, I have lost a significant amount of money ($330,568.88 USD) through this FRAUD scheme with W Communications. My W Platform tutor Emily sent Crypto ETH To Tether per CS request, in the amount of $30,281.37 USD as a deposit towards the 40% reward for miners to recover my alleged lost funds because of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) mistake of W Platform System. On May 9th I informed the W Communication CS to apply for the refund of the funds sent by Emily and they agreed. I have yet to receive any confirmation from W CS. ALL of my funds remain inaccessible.  Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

***** ******* ******

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