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I applied to a zipRecruiter ad for a teller position at JP Morgan Chase Bank Peoria, AZ. In the application process, where one normally selects that they're 18 or older, a comments box with "please forward resume to [email protected]". I forwarded my resume and the next day I received an email from Hr Manager, [email protected], which read: Dear Applicant, We've received your applicatoin and are highly impressed with yur background. You're among the top candidates we're currently considering for this role, and we'll be in touch soon regarding next steps. To ensure alignment with the responsibilities of this role, particularly concerning access to company credit cards for business expenses, we ask all potential employees to have a credit score on file as port of out interview process. This step helps us verify financial trustiworthiness and credibility. We recognize that credit scores may reflect economic challenges. Be assured that the numerical score ins't our primary focus; however, a credit report is still a required document for all applicants. Please complete and print your credit report by clicking: Transunion.jobcareer.us (Paid) Or Freescorenow.jobcareer.us (Free $1 Auth)". A copy of your credit report, obtained from one of our two pre-approved and secure online credit score websites, is required for your interview. We are unable to accept reports from other sources. After complete first step then submit your details at Spike.jobcareer.us To ensure a timely interview, pleaes complete this first step at your earliest convenience, ideally within 48 hours. Once your credit report is ready, kindly reply to this email so we cna schedule your virtual interview. I look forward to meeting you. Thank you Kokulo Sumoiwuo Hiring Manager". I selected the 2nd, and unfortunately, completed the process to get to my credit score and report. As soon as I did that, I realized what I did, freaked out, and cancelled my card. Then looked into the credit reporting site. It said I'd signed up for a monthly credit protection service for $39.95 a month, and to cancel, I had to call them. So I called the number, 800-320-0892, and a Nigerian sounding woman answered. She claimed to be in California, and repeatedly tried to get me to continue with the "service" until she agreed to "cancel". I don't believe they were anything they said to be, and I will now actually be investing in credit protection. I can't believe I fell for this!