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• Aug 04, 2025

I just recently applied on Indeed for remote jobs and I received an email from Shawn Patterson giving me a link to teams so I downloaded Microsoft teams and started the meeting with him. He then proceeded to ask me some questions and then told me that he will get back with me in a few hours…after about 4 to 5 hours, I received a message from Shawn Patterson on Microsoft teams, saying that they were impressed with my background and education so they will proceed to offer me the job and just wait for the offer letter in the email, the offer letter looks so sketchy with the logo copy pasted, some fake phone numbers and a PO Box for an address. It was also signed by a Kristine Caramella
HR Department
Title: Immediate Superior

I search Google because if it’s a legit recruiter, it’s usually there, but Google said that they could not find this email address nor this name of this person so then I found this website and I was right all along. It was a scam.
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- Tampa, FL, USA

a group of person encourage you to pay money to buy a package and share videos and get cash in return. Then tells you to recruit people. Share videos on a platform and then gets 26us everyday. You withdraw after you have 300us. When it was time to withdraw they will tell you that they are filing tax and then wont process your salary, Its over 9 days now.

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

I have been looking for employment and the person claimed they had located my resume on Indeed and it was for a part-time shipping and logistics position. When I told them the position sounded a bit shady and asked for the company website address, they said sure just a moment and then hung up.

- Lutz, FL, USA

SCAM VIA TXT MSG

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 Locker- Rotolo Agency. I am the Executive Assistant to Mr. Joe Rotolo, the agency owner. Mr. Rotolo 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 tomorrow, March 11th at 6pm (EST). If this time does not work for you, use the drop down within the link to select a better date and time. Please let me know you have registered for by sending me a screen shot of your registration confirmation. Use this link to register in advance:

emitrr.co/c/WsuYL

We're a national company and are open to remote positions. 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.

- Seffner, FL, USA

Hello, YOUR NAME HERE

We appreciate your interest in the position of CUSTOMER SERVICE, GI Group is who we are. Out of a huge pool of candidates, we chose you because of the inventiveness of your resume, your area of expertise, and your work history. We are happy to let you know that your resume caught our attention and that we would like to invite you for an interview. Additionally, this job is entirely remote.

We sincerely hope that you are interested in working with us and I would ask you to get back to me by responding to this message regarding the next steps and your ultimate decision. 2nd text after I inquired more information - Kindly send a text message to the interviewer, Mr. Jacopo Gino (Gi Group), via his phone number (+1 309-233-9311), which can be used to contact him for the full job description. GI Group will handle the interview process and job duties. Thanks.

- Venice, FL, USA

Received an email from Finerge SA located in Portugal, they had my resume. I had to sign up for Telegram for interview that took 3.25 hours with Paulo Abreu. I was offered the position. They are sending a check to deposit and purchase a laptop with their logo and software. I am to report to them on telegram Monday morning 8:00 AM for further instructions. I am not giving them any of my information! If I do receive a check I would bring it to the bank first, they can find out if it legit and then to the police department if need be.

- Jarrell, TX, USA

Scammer approached me with a job offer via text message, where I then had to follow a link to download Microsoft Teams and we communicated there. He claimed to be the hiring manager for Protective Life Insurance and had me answer a bunch of “interview” questions including asking me for my personal address and for my references information as well. I ignorantly, provided the information. It wasn’t until I received the email with my “job information” where I was to provide my name, number and address, followed by my signature, that I realized this was not a legitimate job offer. The email that it was sent from was, [email protected]

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- Melbourne, FL, USA

If I would've gone any further with the company, they absolutely would've taken my money. Contacted via text message about a job I do not recall applying for. I am in the process of looking for a job however. Asked me to download Microsoft Teams messaging app and continued to speak to me in completely broken English. He conducted an "interview" over this app offering 35/hr for about 10 different entry level positions claiming the medical practice was looking to expand to my area. I googled and did research and found other people being scammed by the same company.

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BBB received scam tracker report regarding fake employment scam. Address claiming to be through Zip Recruiter. Address provided matches Fair Housing of Akron. From consumer:

 

Covert operations. Claims to be DMC but goes door to door claiming to be partnered with Verizon.

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