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• Jan 24, 2024

Today I got this email seems suspicious as the sender is [email protected] which is a personal email and it says sent to other undisclosed receipients. I’ve worked in payroll and as a store manager and this is not how hiring is done anywhere I’ve been. It will not be a mass email. Nor will they send it from their personal email. In addition, you will be interviewed on a local platform like Microsoft office or Zoom not telegram which I’m sure is some new site they’re using to scam and do dirt on.

Dear Applicant

Your resume has been reviewed by the hiring department of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield . We believe you have the required qualification to occupy one of our listed opening positions with us. Here is the list of the available positions: Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, Customer Service, Front Desk, Administrator, Management, Graphic Design, IT Specialist, and Data Entry.

This is strictly an online and work-from-home job, the working hours are flexible, and you can choose to work from anywhere of your choice. Our start payment is $30.75 per hour and $15.75 per hour for training. You will receive payment either weekly or bi-weekly via direct deposit.

***INTERVIEW PLATFORM****

The interview will be conducted online due to the current outbreak of the COVID-19 . The positions listed will also be a stay at home / work from home job. The platforms supporting the interview will be Telegram Messenger

The Interview will commence online now via Telegram App , you are needed to visit your phone App Store and install Telegram App and contact the Hiring Manager , create an account with Telegram App using your Cell Number and add him up, here is his ID +1 (818) 295 3570 , Please after you add him to your contact , you must send him a message there for him to receive and reply back to proceed.

Kindly download and setup Telegram Messenger to your mobile device on https://desktop.telegram.org

Your interview code is “BCBS - 3515" We are all looking forward to having you on our team.

Warm Regards,
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

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Job interview for Blue Cross

- Rock Falls, IL, USA • Dec 14, 2023

Names used were Bryan Odell and Gracie Thompson. They email you to message hiring manager on Signal and then ask interview questions tell you that you got the job and that they're going to send you a check to buy materials.

- Banquete, TX, USA • Dec 11, 2023

Very sketchy, was contacted by someone on Skype and Microsoft teams and were very unprofessional about this so called job

- San Antonio, TX, USA • Dec 11, 2023

I received the same letter through Gmail also from Mr Randy Taylor advising me to download Skype and contact a Mr Carl olander. because I had seen similiar job scams before advising me to download telegram or the what's up app and to contact such and such person, i researched those and found them to be scams. so I figured this was also the same type of scam. so I looked it up and sure enough I saw that it was per the person above me posting the same. i did not get on Skype nor send money but thanks to all of you who let us know beforehand that these are scams to avoid all the pitfalls. I also am amused at the part where she said as soon as she said she had contacted her lawyer, he disconnected Skype! lol.

- Frankford, DE, USA • Dec 11, 2023

The hiring email sent me an email to message their HR lady on zoom. She only wanted to do text interviews and I requested video to make me feel better. She asked the questions which didnt seem to personal but then stopped responding when I "got the job" and asked to do a video call to see if they were real.

- Garnett, KS, USA • Nov 10, 2023

I was contacted by email regarding my résumé on indeed.com. The email referred me to an online interview with the hiring manager for TEK International through Microsoft teams. I joined the online interview with a Patrick Huffman, who informed me that they had several openings, data, entry, office, assistant, data analyst. Then he asked me to choose a position that sounded great for me. I chose the data entry position. He told me that that had already been filled and that, according to my résumé, I would be a perfect fit for the data analyst position. I thought this was weird as I have never done any data analytics. He proceeded to inform me of specifics for working with the company, rate per hour, medical benefits, and time off. He then wanted to know who my bank was so that the accounting department can confirm , it would accept my payroll. I did give him the name of my bank, but no other information. He then proceeded to let me know about the equipment they would send for me to work on. He also instructed me on the training process and that I would start the training with a supervisor tomorrow morning. At this time, I was feeling a little skeptical, the pay and benefits were a little too good to be true. So I started conducting my own research on this company and could not find what I was looking for. I came across some information on scampulse.com and came to the conclusion that this was a scam.

- Schenectady, NY, USA • Nov 03, 2023

Received an email to the address I use for LinkedIn asking if I was still interested in a job I didn't recognize. The email, from "Rohan **********" seemed to actually come from a real company called MSRCosmos. Emailed interview questionnaire for the job, then a day or two later said they were offering me the job (never actually described the job in any detail other than that it was for video editing and was remote). Emailed an offer letter from "Maria Campise, VP Human Resources" asking for home address and driver's license, then asked for full name and name of bank so they could email a check, which I was to print out, deposit, and use to pay for "gadgets" (computer equipment) needed for the job. The payment was to be sent via Apple Pay to this phone number: (318) 233-9233, sent to me via text message from a "Nick ********" at the number (585) 224-5962. They also asked for screenshots to confirm the deposit and the payment. The scam should be obvious: had I deposited the check the money would have vanished from my account after I sent the requested payment and there of course would be no computer or job. I'm not sure if MSRCosmos is a legitimate company being hijacked by these scammers (***** *** ***** are both listed as employees on LinkedIn) or whether the whole company is one big front for fraud, but I would not do business with any of these people.

- Locust Grove, GA, USA • Nov 02, 2023

This company is fake. They reach out to individuals that have been on INDEED searching for job opportunities. They send an email offering you a job and to schedule an interview. The interview was conducted on Microsoft Teams via the CHAT features. They conduct an entire interview that is very convincing. Once complete they email you a job offer letter and W4 form. Upon my research, I saw that somebody was recently scammed by them. Once they filled out the forms they stole their money out of their bank account. None of the employees are able to be found online, including the "Group General Mgr" Mr. Raj Anantu. All of the reviews online are very convincing, but they are all fake. Not a negative review in sight which was my first red flat. Here is the "company" website https://te*************l.net/ I will attach the website I found that confirmed that it was a scam. I received the SAME EXACT VERBIAGE during my "interview". Here is the link to the website that the other person reported the scam to h******************************************************

- Newport News, VA, USA • Oct 27, 2023

I was texted about a job offer for a remote data entry position with Setra Group AB. They offered to pay me $28.75 an hour. I did an interview that was conducted via IM over Telegram. They sent me a website for Setra Group and it is a legit company. It's a Swedish company and they said they had a United States office in Wilmington, Delaware and they were opening an office in Richmond, Virginia in November.

The man I was speaking with had the same name and picture as the man on the website as the HR director so I initally believed it. He told me I got the job and the next day sent me a W4 form, code of conduct, job offer letter, and an I-9 form. I used Docusign and filled them all out and gave them all of my personal information.

He told me a check would be sent to my house the next day to cover the cost of a laptop computer, a printer/scanner, and a time management clock. I received the tracking number from this man and it was to be shipped through FedEx. It was supposed to be delivered by noon on the 26th of October. At 11:09am on the 26th, I received a message from this man saying:

"UPDATE : The company's database has just been updated stating that all packages mailed out yesterday encountered technical issues with FedEx. It has been resolved. We are sorry for the delivery delay of the check for your working and training materials.

We are making the delivery for tomorrow morning. Once more, we are sorry for any inconvenience."

This was my first red flag. I told him no problem and I'll reach out to him the next day. The 27th of October, I messaged him and asked if it was a scam. He assured me it is not. The package was now being delivered via UPS and I should receive it today. That was my second red flag. I did receive a check for the amount of $4982.23. I was instructed to bring it to my bank, deposit it, and I was to go back to him and send him a receipt from the teller. Once the funds were approved, he would send me to the "vendors and retailers we're affiliated with". Before I left for the bank I asked him what the vendors were, and he couldn't answer. He sent me a list of what I'd be purchasing, but still couldn't answer where I'd be purchasing it from.

I then told him that on the website his email address was listed differently and asked if he could send me an email from the email address on the website. Here is the text chain from that:

Me: On the setragroup website, your email is listed differently. Would you send me an email from that email address?

Him: I do not make use of that right now as i am currently working as the Hiring Manager of our United States office.

Me: The website doesn't show any United States office.

Him: This is only because our branch in the United States has not been officially commissioned.

Me: I'm sure you still have access to that other email. Would you please send an email from that to ease my mind?

And despite my efforts of contacting him again, he has not responded.

I did not bring the check to my bank and I've frozen all my credit accounts. I've tried to attatch the screenshots of the whole text chain but it will only allow me to up load one. I have all of the text chain, emails, and the check and envelope it was sent in.

- Dallas, TX, USA • Oct 09, 2023

I was approached initially by

William Ferreira Leite <[email protected]>

Dear Applicant,

After reviewing your resume online, we are delighted to extend this offer of employment. You are hereby invited to an online interview session with our hiring manager to discuss the full job description, pay scale, employment benefits and company services.

This is an online work from the comfort of home position whereby all duties are done remotely from home for the position of Data Analyst at (***** ****** Inc). The pay rate is $40.00/hr and you will also be paid $25/hr during the training session. We have looked over your application and would like to invite you to interview with our company as soon as possible.

We are looking for creative, dynamic, and forward-thinking innovators to join our expert team of employees dedicated to realizing the potential of protein degrader's and achieve the broadest possible impact.

Note: You will be provided with all necessary equipment needed for you to get started with work once hired.

To proceed, the interview and job briefing will be conducted via Skype. This is a secured instant messaging app the company uses in conducting its interview. To begin with the interview, you are required to download and set up the app from your app store i.e smartphone and for PC. If you got one already, you are to simply add the hiring manager Mr. **** Shahbaz on ( live:.cid.d0017bed1f8efadc)via Skype. We recommend that you schedule as soon as possible to receive your preferred time. Your timely response matters a lot. Your verification code is (CUV411). This would serve as your identification number.

If you have any difficulties scheduling an interview, feel free to email me back.

Best regards,

Talent Acquisition Manager

They then had me add ***** *******' on skype where our conversation is listed here Hi there ****! I recieved you employment offer and I was wondering if the scheduled time above would be a good interview time! Thank you!

****, 5:40 PM

This is **** Shahbaz from CURVE HEALTH

Hello and how are you ?

5:49 PM

Hello there I'm great!

how are you?

****, 5:52 PM

Doing fine, I believe you are here, set and ready for the job briefings and interview questions?

5:52 PM

Yes I am!

****, 5:53 PM

You were selected to undergo an interview for the position title of Remote Data Analyst .

Are you a U.S. Citizen, Canadian Citizen Green -Card Holder ?

-Must have a clear criminal charges

I believe you have no issues here ?

5:54 PM

Yes I am a U.S citizen, and I do not have any criminal charges

****, 5:55 PM

Okay that’s fine

Before we commence with the job briefing and interview, i will like to apprise to you that we are sorry about our unseemly approach if this interview conducting method is very new to you but we believe the world is always advancing so it is important to stay on top of things as change is inevitable. Okay ?

5:55 PM

Alrighty!

I am very technically savy, so I completely understand

****, 5:57 PM

Let’s get started

I am **** Shahbaz, I am the Hiring Manager of CURVE HEALTH. I will be the one to brief you about the full job description, company services and interview questionnaire.

I come with a deep background in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition.

Kindly introduce yourself indicating your full names and location.

6:02 PM

Well I am Lauren Lisenbe, I prefer to go by the name 'Caleb'. I do use He/Him pronouns and I live in Dallas , Texas. I was raised by a computer engineer, and grew up playing with electronics and learning OS and computer hardware at a very young age, and have special interests in cybersecurity. I am a very technically enthusiastic person with the crave to learn on a daily basis, as well as care for others. I have a 7 year background in customer service/hospitality whilst I have been studying as a Computer Science major at University of North Texas. I have been journeying into the technical career realm the last 3 years and I am striving to jump into data and data analysis!

****, 6:04 PM

It’s a pleasure meeting you

Our  Office is located in 2121 Biscayne Boulevard · Suite 1037 · Miami, FL 33137 · United States,

About CURVE HEALTH: Curve health is a leading holistic medical practice, designed to help women overcome chronic conditions. Eighty percent of Parsley Health patients find relief within their first year of care — improving or resolving things like IBS, infertility, anxiety, and autoimmune conditions. At curve health  patients see the whole picture of their health, identify and address the root drivers of illness, and experience accessible and supportive care from providers who listen. As a result, patients feel better and have a true partner in improving and managing their health. Curve health is available online via telemedicine, currently in 45 states and the District of Columbia.

We carefully hire the best talent we can find, which means actively seeking diversity of beliefs, backgrounds, education, and ways of thinking. We strive to build an inclusive culture where differences are celebrated and leveraged to inform better design and business decisions. Curve health is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

 We are offering remote opportunities with employees all over Northern America. This is a work from home job and you can as well work from any location of your choice. We are currently working with approximately 100 home-based employees, who enjoy the benefits of working from home and being self-employed. I believe you have no problem working remotely ?

6:07 PM

Awesome that sounds like a wonderful place to put my work into! Very exciting opportunity! I have absolutely no problems working from home, as I have been doing it the last few years and I do prefer it as I can focus better!

****, 6:09 PM

Great people make a company great and that's why it is our goal to find people who are ready to make a difference, deliver results, and who live our core values. At CURVE HEALTH, we provide a fast-paced, reward-driven environment where people work together with a sense of purpose and a dedication to delivering the best. Our people are our strength and together, we are building a great Company.

Our teams are constantly upgrading it skills to keep pace with changing and improved technologies, we deploy to production multiple times per day with our continuous delivery pipeline. You will constantly be challenged to learn new discoveries and be given the freedom to tackle problems on your own and learn by doing. Okay ?

6:10 PM

That sounds absolutely wonderful, and perfect for me, as I enjoy new and novel things and learning curves thrown my way

****, 6:11 PM

Additional Information:

This is strictly a full or part time position and the working hours are flexible. all activities with their corresponding time are to be recorded in excel spreadsheet and as for your duties, i will assist you with any difficulties via email.

Pay mode: Check or direct deposit.

Hourly payment: $25 per hour during training and $40 per hour with other benefits once you resume with work proper.

Are you clear ?

6:12 PM

yes!

****, 6:13 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Managing master data, including creation, updates, and deletion.

* Managing users and user roles.

* Provide quality assurance of imported data, working with quality assurance analysts if necessary.

* Commissioning and decommissioning of data sets.

* Processing confidential data and information according to guidelines.

* Helping develop reports and analysis.

* Managing and designing the reporting environment, including data sources, security, and metadata.

*

I believe you can handle the above duties with extensive training ?****, 9:49 AM

Now to enable you sit for this job position, there are working equipments and software programs that will be required by the training supervisor to enable you handle your duties effectively and also because you will be working from home. you are to make use of the company selected tools only in order to match with the required versions and updates.

Apple mac pro 2021

****************************************************** ***** ********** ********************************************************************************... ** laser Jet printer.

Scanner.

Photocopier.

Fax machine.

G1 time tracker.

Telephone.

Four drawer cabinet and office desk.

Verizon or At&t postpaid account.

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Word 2021

Microsoft Excel 2021

Microsoft PowerPoint 2021

Microsoft Outlook 2021

Microsoft Access 2021

Myob business essentials software 2021,

Peach Tree premium 2021 US

Patent Single Users Pack, simply accounting 2021.

Adobe Photoshop 2021

Are you familiar with these software programs ?

Buy MacBook Pro

https://www.apple.com

9:50 AM

Yes I am with all!

****, 9:51 AM

Okay thats fine. Your supervisor will be introduced to you and she will provide you with instructions on how to use those materials and any other thing you will need to know within that.

9:52 AM

Perfect~

****, 9:53 AM

The funds will be provided for you to make the purchase of the required equipment programs you need to start working with directly from the company certified software merchant our employees have been dealing with for years now because we do not specialize in such softwares. They will have them installed and prepare your complete package for shipment to your home address overnight either via USPS or FedEx.

Do you understand ?

9:53 AM

I understand

****, 9:54 AM

The software vendor will be responsible for installing the required software programs into the new apple laptop and any other updates or patches, they will also need to perform manual data during the installation.

9:54 AM

okay, perfect

****, 9:57 AM

Kindly note again that our company does not specialize in the required list of softwares so you will get them from a trusted and certified merchant our employees have been dealing with. The major reason the funds are coming through you is so you can have a direct contact to the software agent in case of future supplies and upgrades. Also note that the funds will be coming with your legal sign up bonus of $150 courtesy of the company to all newly employed workers. Are you clear @Lauren?

9:58 AM

I am clear! Thank you so much

****, 9:59 AM

Good. You will be meeting with the trainer after you must have successfully purchased all required office equipments with the company funds. Okay ?

9:59 AM

Okay perfect.

****, 10:01 AM

Your trainer will be contacting you via your cell line to set up a meeting in person for proper arrangement of your training requirements. We will have the funds for your home office materials provided

10:02 AM

perfect. I did notice the link for the zebra printer is broken, and the model was apparently discontinued?

****, 10:03 AM

will give you a new link

10:03 AM

perfect, thank you

****, 10:05 AM

The software vendor will be responsible for installing the required softwares into the new laptop provided for you by the company and any other updates or patches, they will also need to perform manual data during the installation. The Apple software will cost you a sum total of $350 and you will also be undergoing a one week compulsory training with the supervisor on how to operate with the softwares and you will be paid $25 per hour during the training session.

10:06 AM

perfect,

****, 10:08 AM

you will need that right away. NOTE: All out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed by the company along with your first pay that comes every Friday of the week. You are to purchase these software from the shipping agent our employees have been dealing with and the programs will get to you latest by Wednesday afternoon by 4:25pm FedEx Estimated delivery period.

I believe you can handle the cost of the softwares ?

10:13 AM

I must wait until I get paid to purchase them, I should be able to do it by wednesday afternoon

****, 10:15 AM

That’s fine

10:15 AM

Okay great.

****, 10:16 AM

i believe you have a local bank

10:16 AM

Yes

****, 10:16 AM

It will be needed for the coming check

10:16 AM

Perfect.

****, 10:20 AM

What local bank do you use ?

10:20 AM

bank of america

****, 10:22 AM

okay

as soon as it is mailed out will get to you

10:22 AM

Perfect thank you.

****, 10:25 AM

That will be all for today

10:26 AM

Awesome. Thank you so much! I appreciate all you have done for me! I hope you have a great rest of your day!

****, 10:31 AM

Ensure you are available 9am on monday

10:40 AM

Yes, I will be here

10:49 AM

I am just a bit suspicious due to the text only interview, is there a way we can schedule a face to face call/interview?

****, 10:51 AM

Okay that's fine. Your one week compulsory training session will commence after you have met and discussed in person or video call via skype or zoom with one of our local trainers in your area.

**** Shahbaz, Yesterday at 6:14 PM

i believe you got this

10:52 AM

I do not want to do anything with money until I have had a video meeting, I hope you understand

Just precautionary

11:09 AM

If you could message me via linked in so I can verify this is indeed ****, I would just like to verify.

11:35 AM

?

during this interaction they sent this email early morning:

[email protected] ********************* <info@****************>

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5:02?AM (7 hours ago)

to me

Dear Lauren,

We are delighted to extend this offer of employment for the position of a Remote Account Coordinator with ***** ******. Please review this summary of terms and conditions for your anticipated employment with us.

If you accept this offer, your start date will be on the 23rd of October, 2023. You are required to fill, sign the documents and send them back via email alongside any valid means of ID both sides for proper documentation.

Kindly find attached the terms and conditions of your employment. Your new team anticipates getting to know you and make sure that you meet everyone with whom you will be working. Your meeting agenda on your first day, will involve planning your orientation and training with your supervisor, Ben Murray, and setting some initial work goals so that you feel immediately productive in your new role.

Please feel free to contact the Hiring Manager, **** Shahbaz if you have any questions.

We are all looking forward to having you on our team.

Best regards,

******* ********* Talent Acquisition Management

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Which I filled out an returned. The three documents were a very legitimate looking , I filled out the tax document, including my SSN and sent a picture of my ID.....

I have contacted the person by the name of **** online via linked in but have not gotten any response, as well as have emailed the company..*******************************************************

- Ewa Beach, HI, USA • Oct 03, 2023

Received text from a Recruiter claiming to be "Patrick" tied to "Helmets to Hardhats" which I was working with the gain employment or begin a new trade due to my Retired US Army Veteran status. They sent me information about Data Entry position and wanted to schedule an interview.

The interview was to take place on Microsoft Teams. I felt unsure about this but the person tells me this will be a text-based interview and that is it encrypted. Then a "Michelle Castro" messages me on Teams and says I have to wait for 10-20 min while she sends my responses to the "hiring board for review" and they will tell me if I get the job or not. Then they inform me that I got the job. So I asked about the Offer Letter and where it goes.

They said they will be sending money so that I can buy office supplies

- Milford, DE, USA • Sep 09, 2023

Dear Candidate,

I received your application and would love to interview you for the available position of Project manager, Logistic Manager, Date Entry and Customer Service at Blumberg Capital inc

We would be happy to set up an online screening interview introduced by Better Business Bureau via Microsoft Teams (Microsoft Teams is a messaging program designed specifically for office uses) on your Phone or Computer. Are you available to schedule your interview process now? If yes, kindly go to (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/) on your phone or computer from your App Store or Google Store, then set up an account/workspace with your email OR mobile number to schedule your interview process. Notify me when you are done setting up your account.

This company offers medical and dental insurance, long-term disability, sick leave, life insurance, 401K, and profit sharing are available. The pay for this position is $54.95 Per hour plus incentives.

Kindly contact hiring officer Fedrick Darius on Microsoft Teams with this ID (***************[email protected]) to proceed. You are to contact Mr. Fedrick Darius via Microsoft teams and send him a text to proceed with the interview now or reply to this with your Microsoft teams ID so He can add you up. All communication must be in written form for documentation purposes.

Your verification code is (W-HIP101). This would serve as your identification number throughout the on-line hiring process. This is an online work from home and working hours are flexible.

Your swift and timely response matters a lot as this is an immediate hire position. He will be expecting to hear from you soon. We look forward to having you on the team!

Best regards.

Blumberg Capital inc.

**************************** Confidentiality Notice:

This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential information intended solely for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, any distribution, copying, or use of this e-mail or its attachments is prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete this message and any copies. Thank you.

Video Conferencing, Meetings, Calling | Microsoft Teams

https://www.microsoft.com

Early Stage Venture Capital Firm | ******** ******* ***************************

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