Employment Scams

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Scammed by Jason Garcia and Eva Martinez

by: loganlapp1223
#1100
Feb 5, 2016
Monetary Loss: $0

Posted fake job opportunities and promise of pay including job contract. Deleted all email accounts, Facebook accounts, called from blocked numbers. On day of supposed job does not call or I am unable to get in contact with either one of them.

Names reported:: Jason Garza, Eva Martinez
Web/emails reported:: [email protected]; [email protected]
Identity Theft Risk:: HIGH RISK Click here for the explanation.

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by: mymamas2013
#1191
Feb 8, 2016
Monetary Loss: $0

Received a call from this number and although I don't know this # i answered it because I'm seeking employment. A man with a strong accent asked if this was (said my name) and I said yes and he hung up. I called back and an automated stated this was not a working # 226 122 1233.

Phones reported:: 226-122-1233
Identity Theft Risk:: HIGH RISK Click here for the explanation.

Unresolved

Rental scam

by: Lavern
#1256
Feb 9, 2016
Monetary Loss: $0

Take $180 for me stating there doing an application for me then want me to give them four way meaning one month rent security and two broker fee.

Names reported:: Jay Parnas, Jonathan Robert
Phones reported:: 212-692-8449
Identity Theft Risk:: HIGH RISK Click here for the explanation.

Unresolved

Tried to get me to cash a fake check

by: Jules4461
#1375
Feb 12, 2016
Monetary Loss: $0

I got a "job" from online. They sent me a check worth an outrageous amount. I went to a place that takes checks and had them look at it. It was a fake check that would have made me have to repay a total of 2849.99 had i managed to cash the check. He claims his name is Anthony Mark Doffer and he works for the BHW foundation.

Also reported:: Castille Construction
Names reported:: Anthony Mark Doffer
Phones reported:: 865-236-1774
Web/emails reported:: [email protected]
Identity Theft Risk:: HIGH RISK Click here for the explanation.

Unresolved

I have been scammed by this company

by: Sheebah70
#1540
Feb 16, 2016
Monetary Loss: $2500.00

The company hired me to do shipping and receiving and never paid me

Also reported:: F.R.Panel
Names reported:: Theodore
Phones reported:: 209-813-2743
Web/emails reported:: www.frpanel.com
Identity Theft Risk:: HIGH RISK Click here for the explanation.

Unresolved

I have been scammed by Peter Briggs after submitting a resume online.

by: Joeyvan
#1828
Feb 22, 2016
Monetary Loss: $0

After submitting a resume online in early 2015, I received an email February 22, 2016 from Peter Briggs. Mr. Briggs had offered me a part time job as his personal assistant. He explained he is currently in Australia but would like to meet as soon as he returned. He provided his personal phone number and asked to be contacted within 48 hours.

Also reported:: Briggs Arts & Sculptures
Names reported:: Peter Briggs
Phones reported:: 469-522-3124
Web/emails reported:: [email protected]
Identity Theft Risk:: HIGH RISK Click here for the explanation.

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Author: Janelle Shepherd

Message: Interview/Company Fraud by: nsz2013 #88354 Dec 8, 2020 Monetary Loss: $0 Offering a job from Waters Corporation Names reported: Jason Phones reported: 267-481-7307 Web/emails reported: tadbowman00@gmail.com I was also just contacted by Jason at 267-481-7307 with this message: "I'm Jason from (Computershare Ltd) and i'm contact you in regards of an Administrative/Receptionist, you applied to on Professional Recruiting Job Boards Your resume was reviewed and approved, let me know when you get this so we can proceed to the next step of the interview process. Thank you" I don't know any of those business names and text him back that this phone number has been reported as a scam and not to contact me.

Author: Shawn Saxon

Message: Hey did anything ever happen with your information you provided to Keisha mckenzie ..i just sent her some sensitive info but nothing other then my name and address

Author: Shawn Saxon

Message: Did you keep the money?

Author: Shawn Saxon

Message: Yes she sent a pic of her badge with Kelly staffing

Author: Shawn Saxon

Message: Yes she sent her name and badge

Author: Norah Scheinman

Message: Suspicious job interview process from someone pretending to represent Reward Minerals Ltd moving to the East Coast. Only conducted interview via Google Hangouts chat; then within 2-4 hours said I had been approved to be a CSR for $40/hr. Said they weren't allowed to make video or phone calls. No job contract. Sent me a 2-page "Code of Conduct" and "I-9" form to fill out. Names used: Todd Brian; Mr. Terdeni. Emails used - hiringmanagerdepartment1@gmail.com; rewardmineralsltd@gmail.com;todd-brian@interview.hrrewardminerals.com

Author: Amanda Grassi

Message: She sent me a pic of id

Author: Izzy Castro

Message: i have a serious question did some named keisha mckenzie message you guys?

Author: Izzy Castro

Message: did she send you a picture of her ID

Author: Giordana

Message: Attention! MCKenzie ,woman blonde,fake fake fake person!She said that works for a company “Kelly agency “but she s a scam!

Author: Kimberly

Message: My bank didn't know it wasn't real. I'm lucky I caught on. I had a lot of questions and they got nervous. I'm glad nothing happened to your sister!

Author: Diana Baskin

Message: My sis almost got caught like this. I told her it didn't sound right. Wonder how you lost the money if the check was no good wouldn't they just send it back unpaid?

Author: Keenan Smith

Message: I can confirm that the Catherine Lawson and James Scott personas are sending me a fake check as we speak and thankfully I caught it and I'm not deposting it. GREAT CATCH. I'm framing it for the bullshit that they thing they can pull on me lol

Author: Thecia Cole

Message: I did the same thing, I joined LifeLock in hopes that if they try to use my info I will be alerted to prevent any fraudulent accounts from being opened under my name.

Author: kathy

Message: Quantros Incorporated has my social security number. I thought this was a legit company Dr. Alyssa Gibson had a Likedln profile and everything. She sent me the W4 and I9 forms and i filled them out with my social security number and sent them back to her. I am freaking out!

Author: kathy

Message: TRUST NOBODY!!!!

Author: Thrasher

Message: report the bank account

Author: Spanish Rose

Message: I just got another scammer looking to get my information. The telephone number is (1+773) 482-0823.. Said they got my resume from Zip-recruiter. I stopped them cold in their tracks, let them know I reported to the authorities. Work from home scammers.

Author: Henry Mata

Message: TO ALL: I confirmed this morning that it is indeed a SCAM/ FRAUD from Global Trade Products (Switzerland) and Katrina Tallis, offering a job, work from home. They were using an individual's account number/ routing number (Bank of America) to transfer money to my account to pay off my credit card balance. Then use my credit card to make online purchases for them. That is, they were trying to make me use other people's money !!!!

Author: Henry Mata

Message: has anybody received any job offer from a company named Global Trade Products and a lady whose name is Katrina Tallis, from Swizertland?

Author: kathy

Message: I was told I'd receive a check package through the mail also to buy equipment to work from home. The company Quantros Incorporated. Dr. Alyssa Gibson01@gmail.com. She supposedly is in the recruiting department. She looked legit on Likedln. The bad part is i thought everything was legal and they sent me the w-4 and I9 paperwork. Of course, now they have my social security number and I asked for the H.R. number and she said sure. 45 minutes later I asked again and she said ,"I told you I was on a conference call." My comment back, "When you are done let me know." alyssa.gibson01@gmail.com Still nothing. Also there is this other person Shemeeka Lloyd with United Healthcare Group. shemeeka.lloyd@gmail.com. I tried to look for the company name but it's just a switch of one word for another. I found United Health... blah, blah, but nothing matching the exact name. I just wanted a job and these opportunistic ASSHOLES take advantage of us trying to make a better life for ourselves!

Author: Robert Hunter

Message: Im curious-Anyone hear of Jessica Holmes-Kruger Inc. I have been chatting with her on google hangout. I normally don't fall for things of this nature but any updates on this will be helpful

Author: Marrisa Howarth

Message: Thanks to all of you I just dodge this scam! Got the email in response to zip recruter and had the google hangout convo and while talking to this person I googled the email address and this website came up. So thankful for the internet sometimes. I quickly stated "It has come to my attention that you are trying to scam me, I have notified the authorities" and no response....shocker. Deleted and blocked.

Author: Laura Foskey

Message: I sent an email asking Peter to send me a direct telephone number and an address that wasn't generic. I asked him why their logo matched another company's logo and how they were associated. I told him I wanted to verify it so I knew it wasn't a scam. Guess what, I never heard anything back and he never sent me the next days assignment. It's definitely a scam

Author: Annette Eubanks

Message: Ha Ha me too! Called me by Mr and Mrs too! I think once you start "training" they prob ask for your bank account to deposit your paycheck....that's my theory! I found a fraud complaint about them online and they said that they hired her even though she didn't do the phone interview and told them she wasnt interested.. they kept asking her for her account info. I went back to view that complaint again and it was gone??

Author: Naima Lynah

Message: The person on LinkedIn might not be whom is scamming you. They are most likely using her name and LinkedIn url. I would contact her and forward her all the email that you received from the people.

Author: Laura Foskey

Message: Same thing with me. Same person. Is it real? It has the same logo as Novus Aviation Capital. They haven't asked for any money or personal information.

Author: Annette Eubanks

Message: Anybody heard of Novus Leasing Company offering a Project Manager position? They have a website, an answering message at phone number provided, and emails are @novusleasing.com...However, some of the English is off and they contacted me. Jessie Stewart HR Assistant has bern sending emails.

Author: Annette Eubanks

Message: Hey, this is the alternate phone number "Jessie" gave me. +1 518-302-9277. She took 2 days to provide this number.

Author: Annette Eubanks

Message: Wow! Geez...I hope nobody falls for it! They were trying to cover all their "detailed" tracks and we still sniffed them out! Well, good luck on future endeavors! Thanks for sharing this experience with me.

Author: Zahira Fernandez-Grafals

Message: I just got a Candice Huggens PHD blah blah blah, thank god I didn't give my social yet or my bank account but she emailed me a check for $4,900 so I could deposit it in my bank account for all my office equipment. Then she wanted me to wire transfer the money that was cleared immedietly SCAM ALERT!!! I called the bank from the check origin and they confirmed it was a scam.

Author: Spanish Rose

Message: I'm so sorry you guys.. I almost fell into their grasps too. I got various emails claiming to have found my resume on some portal and I also thought they were legit until out of curiosity I looked up the company and actually called them. They either said yes he works here but he doesn't do any of the hiring for us and anyway we are not hiring. I let them know what was going on and immediately reported the scam. They too wanted to send me a check to set up. I never got that far so I didn't loose anything except for my time and effort...

Author: Annette Eubanks

Message: Hey, please let me know how the situation unfolds! I sent a 'not interested' email. Jessie has only tried to call once afterwards. However, I have blocked their numbers!

Author: Annette Eubanks

Message: I called the number too and got voicemail....did you actually have a phone interview? If so, what did it consist Do you have to download software to do the training? What is your state location? I am in Florida. The salary $93k 12% commission?

Author: Lina Lin-Gaines

Message: I think I just got scammed too. Also by Mastek LTD. I had a feeling it was weird how I would be interviewing for a position on HangOut. That is just out of norm and I fell for it. Luckily, I wouldn't give him a account number or any information. How do we report these and get them from scamming people looking for a job? This is ridiculous.

Author: Angela Carleton

Message: Please check with Identity Theft - Transunion - Credit Bureau - 1-800-680-7289. Good Luck! You can email them. I was so anxious I called instead. Good Luck!

Author: Angela Carleton

Message: I would check with the Identity theft - Trans union Credit Bureau - 1-800-680-7289. Once you call and explain your situation - like mine - when I had my handbag stolen - I called them and the Credit Bureau - put a 60 days watch on my credit to see if anyone have messed with it. I would call if you can get someone in the morning.

Author: Annette Eubanks

Message: Well, just the application I sent in off their website which gave a little personal info. They wanted to do a phone interview and then do a month if computer training and screening that would pay $2500.00. I asked Jessie Stewart how and when payment would be transferred and she didnt answer me. Also, the 2 job descriptions were different as far as salary and commission.

Author: Laura Foskey

Message: FL & same salary. Phone interview was only 3 minutes long and 5 very short and quick questions

Author: Laura Foskey

Message: All the same with me. "Jessie" and "Peter" both from the HR dept are emailing me but they're emailing me using 2 different email accounts I own. They called me a Mr & used my maiden name to begin with(wrong). I think it's a fraud. I only gave them the same personal info as you. Not enough for them to screw me over.

Author: Oluwatoyin Olatunde

Message: I'm updating the site with new info via ziprecruiter as well. Had a lot of verifiable information except any concrete details or business profiles for the presented "personalities" involved (names used Frank McCall, Anna Smith). Here is all the fake information I was able to gather so far. Job seekers beware! Names/Aliases: Frank McCall, Anna Smith (Frank claims to be in Michigan, yet number he calls from is from Texas) Company guise: Cranes Software International (Indian-based company with little U.S presence) Telephone used: 832-479-6623 Job bank used: ZipRecruiter (used to proliferate the scam) Emails used: Info@cranessoftwares.com, classicdeskhr@gmail.com Hope this helps others!

Author: Henry Mata

Message: This is what the job Position is to be from Global Trade Products / Katrina Tallis. Be aware !! has anybody received such an offer? "This is a part/full-time position. There is a possibility to start with a part-time employment and continue with full-time one. This is a home based work. This position is responsible for generation of purchase orders using Company's money, compilation of reports, preparation of shipping, and other administrative duties. The base salary will be $86,400.00 per year ($7,200.00 monthly) +a commission for every fulfilled assignment from 10% up to 15% of a purchase amount. The main responsibilities of the Employee are as following: communication with various vendors regarding the necessary products; interviews of vendors regarding the price, product applicability, service, quality and related issues; to receive and to provide information to the Supervisor concerning product availability, its price, quality or description; to determine an appropriate method of purchase (from local stores/vendors or from online stores), if it is not previously indicated by the Company; to prepare and to process purchase orders; to prepare related reports; to place orders on a timely basis to insure in-time delivery. You will do this work on your own under the control of a personal Supervisor. There aren't any requirements of relocation or long-distance trips, the main part of the work can be done from home. Also you don't need to make any investments or any financial expenses from your part."

Author: TX Gal

Message: I swear, Zip Recruiter has become the new Career Builder, full of scams. I received an email. First tip off is the grammar and spelling are atrocious. You can tell it is from someone where English is not their 1st language. Second, no one pays an admin $35.00 an hour. NO ONE. If you get an email from these people, RUN. DO not give them any personal info. And make your resume out there with next to no identifiable info. This is the name of the person who emailed me: Chris Nelson Zoot Enterprises, Inc. Tel: (585)252-0789 Head of Personnel Management Resource for Online Staffs FYI - There is a Zoot Enterprises but they are in Montana. I am in Texas. I have contacted the company to let them know there are people out there using their info.

Author: Mohammed

Message: Scam employment whatsapp number:+14342886281

Author: Mohammed

Message: FAKE EMPLOYMENT OFFER Dr Alvine <jessicca.alvine1957@gmail.com> <infos.fluorconstructions.usa@gmail.com> aecomtechnoloyusa@gmail.com, international.jobs2017@gmail.com, belindamoorejobs@gmail.com. SCAM NUMBER +1-434-288-6281 (+14342886281 ) Dear Thanks for the mail and the replies, i have discussed with my husband and we have decided to offer you employments in my house hold according to the position chosen by you with the bellow conditions as a Full Time worker with the following facilities. A) A private accommodation with a furnished sitting room and bedrooms suitable for a family of 3. B) A Fixed land phone and an Internet ready computer. C) Free Feeding D) Free medical care E) A day off every week and all fully paid three weeks vacation in a year. F) A private vehicle for your personal use to ease work WORKING HOURS You will be working from 7.00am to 12.00pm in the morning and from 2.00pm to 7.00pm in the evenings. SALARY: $4,500 CAD(Canadian dollars) Monthly, Allowance: $800 CAD for your up keeping allowance a week Total Gross Salary (5,300 CAD) monthly after tax. With these conditions, I will like you to inform me if you accept the conditions so that i will inform you on how we will proceed so that we can start making arrangements for you to take up the job so that you can help me with the duties thanks and waiting for your decision Doctor Alvin Ontario Canada ----------------------------------------------- DEAR APPLICANT WELCOME TO FLUOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY U.S.A , Fluor is one of the world's largest publicly-traded engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction (EPFC) and maintenance companies, offering integrated solutions for Clients’ complex and challenging capital projects.??? WE ARE THANKING YOU FOR THE INTEREST IN THIS JOB. WE HAVE GONE THROUGH YOUR CV AND AFTER GOING THROUGH YOUR CV, WE WISH TO INFORM YOU THAT FLUOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY MANAGEMENT IS WILLING TO OFFER A POSITION IN OUR COMPANY. WE ARE HOPING THAT YOU ARE ABLE AND CAPABLE WITH THE REQUIRED SKILLS AND WILL NOT FAIL US IN THIS JOB. OUR MANAGEMENT EXPECTS YOU TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IMMEDIATELY: -ARE YOU WORKING IN ANY COMPANY NOW? -WHAT POSITION DO YOU WANT IN OUR COMPANY? -DO YOU HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE IN THIS FIELD? -WHAT IS YOUR HIGHEST DIPLOMA? -ARE YOU WILLING TO TRAVEL TO U.S.A IF YOU ARE EMPLOYED? -CAN YOU DRIVE A CAR? -DO YOU HAVE A VALID PASSPORT? -ARE YOU IN YOUR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN NOW OR IN ANOTHER COUNTRY? WHEN WE GET ALL THE INFORMATION FROM YOU, WE WILL GIVE YOU THE DETAILS ABOUT THE JOB AND HOW THE WHOLE PROCESS WORKS. WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. MANAGER FLUOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY MR James Parker 6700 Las Colinas Blvd Irving, TX 75039 U.S.A.

Author: Laura Foskey

Message: I started the training today which is what made start looking into them further. I had to read a paragraph and then take a 6 question test. All of the answers where direct statements from the reading which was too easy to be true. They haven't ask for any personal info yet but how do they pay you without it, give you a W-2? How can I even work for them without filing out an I-9? I emailed "Peter" and asked for a direct phone number and address to his office. Both the # & address are generic and not HR or person specific. The # goes to an answering machine to leave a message but no one ever calls you back.

Author: Angela Carleton

Message: I am indeed - checking out an individual requesting a personal assistant. Unfortunately Michelle Miranda requested my age - which is UNLAWFUL plus she asked how to get paid. I have not responded since had several other scammers trying to get the best of me. My question is why pose for Transcontinental Realty Investor Co - when she is a 54 year old Executive Assistant Assistant President of International Operations at Evergreen Foundations. Also a professional funding specialist? Her title and her company has nothing to do with Transcontinental Realty Investors - which I find questionable. Have not been able to verify anything on this person. Her email is savosinc@gamail.com - Still got nothing on this email. Questionable employment so if anyone knows anything please email me: angela_carleton@gmail.com

Author: Angela Carleton

Message: Please don't allow yourself to be interviewed on "google - hangout" For some reason this is their favorite method of getting interviewees to respond to personal questions. I almost fell for one this afternoon - but something doesn't sound right. Guys- Please go by your "gut instinct" if it is too good to be real - don't go for it!

Author: Angela Carleton

Message: Lina Lin-Gaines - I try to avoid any form of "google hangout - and will tell them so. I only interview by phone or in person. Next time avoid "google hangout" I tell them it is unprofessional and won't consider any job that interviews me this way. I may have pissed off one company but rather be safe than sorry. Please do the same. It's getting really hard to trust these companies. Even when you think you found a job - I have one post try to screw me out of my paycheck of $500 and the last $50 - I left - please pay close attention to your checks if they provide a 1099 - contract agreement. Just want you all to know - how painful and hurtful for these dam company owners to screw with our hard-earn money!

Author: Angela Carleton

Message: I told several of these scam artists I don't have an bank account but to pay by way of "Pay Pal" but I don't hear from them? After that email I sent them. Don't give out any personal information. Also check their spelling if they are legit - Also - check out other linked in website for legitimacy of company. They should have something there. Good Luck you all!

Author: Quickdawn Gaming

Message: I was sent a check from a Kelvin Johnson, two checks to be exact. It was not a small amount either. Anyway After finding it here that he was reported as a scammer under pretense of working for Nabisco Brands INc with e-mails from rsmithgold@gmail.com and investorrelatons@unfi.com which is just a forwarding fake e-mail, all e-mail goes to rsmithgold@gmail.com Anyway after thinking I landed the job and then receiving the check he was very urgent about depositing the checks and buying my equipment that I need for work. Something was a bit off, first off the sum one check was close to 2k and the other is 3.5k. That is when I went to my bank, they inspected the check and said the check posses the necessary security checks in place, they told me i can go head and deposit it but to wait a solid 2 weeks before touching it because of fear of a bounced check. Well what do you know, after telling him that I deposited and told him I would wait a week before buying anything he started to call me every 2 seconds. I told him that I am contacting the police, hasnt called since.

Author: Souraya Christine

Message: Everyone, please also watch out for emails such as this one that I received this morning, with the subject "RESUME APPROVED". I figured it was a scam so I never responded: Dear Applicant, Your resume has been reviewed by our HR Department in reference to our AD posted and we believe you are capable of handling this position based on your resume. Your details has been forwarded to Mr Brandon Davies (Hiring Manager) of 'Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd', He would be conducting an online interview with you to discuss a the Job Details, Pay Scale and Company etc. You are to set up a screen name with yahoo instant messenger Or Google Hangout at / and add up the company's Hiring Manager's Google hangout screen name Clarksondavid2460@gmail.com or Skype screen name (johndavies1236) and instant message him for an online interview/briefing exercise. The position available in 'Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., are Call Center Rep,Accounting Manager, Accounting Payroll Clerk, Dispatch, Administrative Assistant, Book keeping, Clerical Admin, Customer Service, Data Entry, Accounting Clerk AR/AP, Medical Biller/Coding, IT and The payrate is $35 per hour and also this is an online work from home which enables you choose your working hours Okay Benefits: Health, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness and 401k plans.Paid Time Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts Here is your verification code for the job interview HRP2AE38F4. The schedule time for the interview/briefing exercise is ( Monday - Saturday 8am-6pm or Now If you're available ) You are to be available on yahoo messenger or Google Hangout for the interview. Your swift and timely response to this matters a lot to this position as the job starts ASAP. I wish you best of luck. Please acknowledge this email! Warm Regards, HR Department

Author: disqus_REZ5xtc6mD

Message: I believe I was about to be scammed by the same people Frank McCall and Anna Smith claiming their from this company Mastek Ltd. I asked Frank, if that's really his name if they are located in India. That's where they are located, but he to said they are in Michigan. Where there is no office in Michigan in the USA. He used the same email classicdeskhr@gmail.com, but we communicated thru hangouts. The interview was bogus at one point during the interview he told me to hold on, that he will be right back never heard from him again until the following day, and this was a so called interview. He told me I would have one week of training for 30 dollars an hr, then 35 following the training. I was told I would receive a check to pay for software, where i would deposit it in my account to pay for the software. Then after I buy it I could start working, but i was a little skeptical about that, so I asked him can they mail the check. At first he said yes it would take about 3 days to get to me, but then he insisted I use mobile deposit to speed up the process. I told him I don't have mobile deposit, so when that didn't work for him. He says he needs my username and password to my bank account so that they can deposit the check in my account. I was in disbelief when I heard that, what so called company/person asks someone who they don't know, to give their banking information to them. So I called him out on it as this being a SCAM!!! Never heard back from him again , so please be aware of these people trying to steal your money from you..