Description

I found Shipping Avenue through Indeed.com. The job was advertised as a remote, flexible, part-time 1099 position paying $3,500 per month, plus a $1 daily login bonus and an additional $30 for each forwarding service completed. The hours were listed as 10–15 per week. According to their description, Shipping Avenue “simplifies” international shipping by providing forwarding addresses to customers who shop from websites that do not deliver to their countries. They claimed to “specialize” in efficient parcel forwarding services, ensuring timely and secure worldwide delivery. My role was described as “Fulfillment Associate,” supposedly critical in reducing time and costs tied to centralized inspection. I would receive parcels at my home, inspect them for quality and packaging integrity, maintain records, prepare documentation such as pick lists and bills of lading, and then forward the packages via USPS, UPS, or FedEx while following compliance procedures. I was first contacted by email, then by phone with a job offer. The caller explained that I would primarily receive electronics to inspect and forward. He said that once I completed my first shipment, I would begin receiving 10–15 packages per week. He instructed me to complete a work profile through a link (http://share.google/vK38UFIHXXRKyoG8), providing my name, address, phone number, driver’s license, gender, and date of birth. After submitting the form, I received an email from “Jack Osbourne,” Human Resources Manager, confirming my profile. Soon after, I was contacted by “Patricia Chisolm,” claiming to be my manager. She guided me through using the User Panel site and asked me to select my preferred payment method. She explained that after I processed my first package—expected within two to three business days—my salary and bonus schedule would update. I was told to log into the User Panel daily, including weekends, for updates. The first package I received was a gold dragonfly necklace, addressed to a different name at my address. Patricia explained that packages often arrive under other names, such as “mystery shoppers.” I inspected the item and forwarded it via UPS to a new name and address using their provided shipping label. Soon after, I received a congratulatory call from Shipping Avenue’s phone number (305-404-1549), and they assured me I’d start receiving regular shipments. Weeks passed with no additional packages. When I called, a representative said shipment frequency depended on business volume but promised I’d still receive my $3,500 salary. Patricia confirmed the same by email on July 18, 2025, explaining that my pay included a base salary plus $30 per processed package. Beginning July 18, I started receiving around 20 packages. I photographed each parcel and its packing slip, then forwarded them—usually on the same day—using the company’s labels. This amounted to approximately $4,450 (base pay plus per-package and same-day bonuses). Patricia told me August 18 would be my first payday. However, after that date, I was completely locked out of my User Panel account. My username and password no longer worked, and there was no password-recovery option. I could no longer reach Patricia or anyone at Shipping Avenue by phone or email; calls only give a busy signal. They now have all of my personal information, and I have no way to delete it from their system.