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I was scrolling through INDEED for a part time remote position to have in addition to a full time job. I came across the site for data entry for a growing company with good pay. I submitted my application and immediately received an email to schedule an interview time that fit my schedule best. I got a confirmation when selecting time and date, I received multiple follow up emails so I wouldn't miss my interview and attended the 1.5 hour interview through Webinar. There were multiple other "people" in the interview and we were all offered the opportunity as long as we were able to pay for the travel agent certification up front. I was hesitant but the others in the group were "responding" to his questions and he was even calling out certain members by name...I received a link immediately and got started on my training videos. One I had finished my training videos I got a congratulations text and have not heard anything else from the company itself. I have emailed and called the numbers listed on the BWJ site with no response or luck of getting a refund. The listing, the interview, and training all seemed very real even knowing now it was a scam. The host Jacob and HR manager 'Emily' showed us a photo of the front of the building which I googled and found a similar travel agency name on the building on Google earth. The cost of the certification and training was $97.00 debited from my bank account and I am out the money and job offer

Dollars Lost

$97

Targeted Person's Location

IN, USA- 47201

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

Glendale, CA- 91201

Mobile logo

(812) 390-8266

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bwjagents.com / certification.travelagentinstitute.com

Scam Type

Employment

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Business name

BWJ

Date Reported

June 13, 2025

Scam ID

1000518


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