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HIRING ME FOR FAKE SECRET SHOPPING TASK
By: Jul 13, 2017I was contacted about getting a work from home job being a secret shopper tasked with evaluating customer service at a national store (apple). Supposedly this person was from Focus Vision a real company but there is no indication this person was real. ?He presented himself as Thomas Scanlon PhD. The situation was that they would send me some money to buy items at a store while evaluation the customer service i received. I was to deposit the check and do the shopping trip the next day. After the shopping trip i was to contact them to see where to send the merchandise and where to send the extra money. I was to keep 250 dollars as my pay. After checking on line for potential scams I realized that the check would be bogus and that i would be using my money to buy the merchandise and send whatever money was left to one of their cohorts. I received a check for $2900 but i did not do anything with it. I hope that someone could use this information to catch these thieves.
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Which of the following were used in this incident? (Check all that apply.)
☑ Spoofed Email
☑ Similar Domain
☑ Email Intrusion
☑ Other Please specify: bogus checks, US postal service-
My demands:
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FIND THESE THIEVES AND STOP THEM
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Identity Theft Risk:
- HIGH RISK Click for the explanation.
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Also reported:
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Agents:
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Thomas Scanlon
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Phone:
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303-498-7937
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URL:
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Monetary damages:
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$0.00
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Steer Clear- Sent fraudulent check - wont return money sent for equipment
By: Jul 13, 2017I have been working with a DARIN C WRIGHT for the last 2.5 weeks. Went through the interview process, presented and signed offer for a position with Sutherland.
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Darin sent out check for $2800. to purchase equipment for the position. Believe you are aware. It was sent to me instead of vendor which I thought to be odd. He later told me it was a 'test' to see if I could follow instructions.
The bank thought it was suspect and after over 3 days classified it as fraudulent.
Promising to rectify- Mr Wright did nothing and then requested I send moneygram to vendor with as much as I could afford. This was $300. He stated I would be reimbursed, also for all the time I spend dealing with this issue. I wired the money. He then came back and stated I had to wire another 250$ (which I did not have) He promised everything was to be reimbursed by a form he would send. I sent him all my bank statements which did not reflect the extra money to send.
Mr Wright did NOT send any forms and cut off all communications. I believe his actions were very deceitful and unethical and was literally scammed out of over $315 not to mention the hours worked for no pay.-
My demands:
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I write them EVERY day for reimbursement with NO RESPONSE to RESOLVE I'd like to see DARIN C WRIGHT reprimanded after my reimbursement
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Identity Theft Risk:
- HIGH RISK Click for the explanation.
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Agents:
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Darin C Wright, Charles Thompson
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Managers:
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Darin C Wright
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Monetary damages:
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$570.00
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The make an interview to higher me. And after passing an interview process of the job . They offe
By: Jul 11, 2017The hired me after the interview through online. They told me to work the job from home. And deliver me a check that amounts $5550.00 through USPS to purchase computer, scanner.... when I deposited the money to my bank by ATM, the amount reversed drone my account on the next day with unknown reason. AND THEY informed me the money will credit to my account again. And they asked me to send to their vendor $350 to purchase the computers by promising to pay me back that money by Friday. They Asnake me to send this money through Wal-Mart
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My demands:
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To close the theire website from the sistem
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Identity Theft Risk:
- HIGH RISK Click for the explanation.
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Also reported:
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Agents:
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Kevin Schuyler
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Managers:
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William B. Dtiller
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Phone:
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434-422-9800
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Monetary damages:
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$0.00
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30.00 hour 24.00 training pay
By: Jul 11, 2017She said she found me through Zip Recruiter.. Communicated through Google Hangout. Exact same BS that I read here...
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My demands:
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Prosecuted
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User Recommendation:
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Stay away
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Identity Theft Risk:
- HIGH RISK Click for the explanation.
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Also reported:
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Agents:
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Erika Moccia
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URL:
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Monetary damages:
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$0.00
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Indeed and careerbuilder employment scam
By: Jul 09, 2017I was contacted by Karen Treadwell, to become an associate with Indeed and have access to Career Builder files to place people in jobs. I had to take a test and she did send me 10 chapters to read and do the test. I got suspicious when I was suppose to buy a laptop with finger print technology, plus there was no local address phone number or other contact info. I contacted both Indeed and Career Builder and they told me she was not an employee. I had to close my bank account as it had been compromised as I was to receive direct deposits for my weekly checks.
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I have stop correspondence with her.
Yes, if it's too good to be true it is.-
My demands:
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I just wish to advise others
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User Recommendation:
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Use with caution
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Identity Theft Risk:
- HIGH RISK Click for the explanation.
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Also reported:
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Agents:
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Karen Treadwell
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Monetary damages:
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$0.00
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Sending false hiring notice
By: Jul 07, 2017Received an email saying that My online job application was accepted and I was being offered a position as a survey agent and that I would receive further instructions in a few days. Two days later I received a letter containing a check for $2972 with directions to cash the check, keep $250 for a commission then text and email them for the store location that I was to survey, and that I was to purchase $2600 in iTunes Gift cards for future evaluations. I did not cash the check but emailed and texted them that I received the instruction packet and needed the store location to begin the survey. I was suspicious about this being a scam because of the nature of the email that looked official but still a little "off." In addition, the letterhead looked like a xerox copy as did the letter itself. The check said that it needed two signatures over $10 but only one was on the check. I've rewritten and retexted them to let them know not to contact me and that I did not cash the check. Too many red flags to feel comfortable proceeding.
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My demands:
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Assurance that I would be removed from their contact list
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User Recommendation:
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Use with caution
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Resolution:
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Unresolved
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Identity Theft Risk:
- HIGH RISK Click for the explanation.
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Also reported:
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Agents:
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John Shyman, Natalie McCain
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Phone:
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585-502-8103
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URL:
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Monetary damages:
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$0.00
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Additional information
Kroger
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Comments:
Shaquana K
Mar 30, 2017 1:36 AM
i literally just received a text from this same number, with the same b.s information....40.95 an hour, yeah right! Im so happy you posted this!
Nicole Holtmeyer
Mar 28, 2017 11:40 PM
Was the MaN named johnson clark?
Uruha Hellion
Mar 17, 2017 11:56 PM
Did you get the Mac book though?
Pissing on DrumptfTurds
Mar 06, 2017 3:20 PM
these @holes want a bank routing number and SS numbers
Tracy
Feb 25, 2017 8:16 PM
Big Saver Foods. I was contacted with the EXACT SAME email.
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Frelima Dixon
Jan 24, 2017 11:48 PM
I received a response from a resume hit on Zip recruiter. They claim to be from the global reputable company Rockwell automation. I've looked up the company it is legit. But now I will call them and ask if this recruiter is actually part of their company. It looks like a problem could be ensuing. HR actually has to get your bank information in order to deposit checks into your account from payroll, but trolls are being very tricky looking for people looking to get hired into real positions.
yvonna bryant
Aug 24, 2016 1:59 PM
Gregory Scott was contacted by Samantha Tracey of Rockwell Automation Inc. regarding a remote position paying $25/hour. I was told I'd be trained by Michael Pearson and that he would be forwarding a check for $3,998 to cover expenses associated with procuring materials directly from the vendor. I was instructed to deposit the check, and after $1,000 was immediately released, I was then instructed to send a Walmart Moneygram to him in the amount of $970 to obtain partial materials from their vendor. Needless to say, my account is now over drafted and the check was returned for insufficient funds.
William Alexander
Oct 16, 2015 1:22 AM
I just got hit from "Dante Cantel" asked me to repair a large number of computers for him in response to my repair service advertisement. I am a criminal defense paralegal quite savvy to these schemes. I plan on playing along with him in order to get physical evidence (the bogus checks and the emails to corroborate his intent). Hopefully, it is the same guy using the name, but I doubt it. I will follow up as this progresses.
Lover South
Sep 29, 2015 10:54 PM
I got a SMS and once it looked like spam. So, I thought a google search. Yes, I am right. This is Spam. Phone no. +1 210 987 1684 with company reference as Hi-Tech Engineering Corporation Pvt. Ltd. and HR dept as undersigned with Operations manager will interview in yahoo messenger for screening. Who is in this earth will do initial phone screening in yahoo messenger.. :-) the e-mail id I was asked too is [email protected] In US there are no Pvt. Ltd. mostly in India you will find this type of companies as per the law applicable. So please take care.
Eric Szatkowski
Sep 20, 2015 6:14 PM
please do i am talking to william perry ad haven't paid nothing but to get paid they said they need my login infromation so they can set it up am i being scam
Gia
Aug 22, 2015 4:44 AM
Seriously people, what legitimate, respectable company makes you pay before you start working there? NONE. What legitimate, respectable company asks for bank info and other seriously personal information regarding your identification? NONE. Furthermore, what legitimate, respectable company only uses online messengers or apps to communicate and hold "interviews"? NONE. And why would you ever cash a check from someone you don't know in order to pay for supplies for a company or send that money to them and/or other people?! Seriously you people are so gullible, desperate or just naturally stupid, you shouldn't have access to the Internet. Start using some common sense, although I'm beginning to realize it's not so common these days. Natural selection at its finest here. Sorry, not sorry.
Goolag
Jun 04, 2015 3:23 PM
Total Scam! They send a check with your name on it but the check is registered to someone else. When you deposit it, the issuing bank is notified of the fraud and you are blamed. Not sure how they get money from you as I wasn't dumb enough to deposit such a huge check in my account from people who never even wanted to have a conversation or conduct a proper interview. The bank they used wouldn't even give me details the company the check was from, the branch it was issued by...they wouldn't even give me the check back! The indicates MAJOR FRAUD that the bank doesn't want getting out to the general public. AVOID: Dan Tanner, Lisa Kiyomi, Sharon James, Stonecrest Capital, Fellex Medcare Equipments Ltd, www.fellexmed.com and www.stonecrestcapitalinc.com.
fiona
Jun 03, 2015 7:23 PM
I actually did an online interview but when they asked some of the questions. I gave them my name and address and phone number but these are things I had on monster. They said i was hired after the "interview" but when they were telling me they were going to send me a check to start me up and i was to buy the equipment with the money I got a little suspicious and started asking questions. How do I know this is a legit business as the webisite was bare-bones? and he started quoting bible scriptures and telling me to trust in god because he's giving me an opportunity to help my family... So I basically figured it was a waste of my 45 mins. So... I wasn't going to deposit anything they sent... BUt he blocked me on "hangout" because that's wehre he asked me to talk to him. It sucks that they take advantage of people that are looking for jobs.... simply dispicable.