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Scam Type: Employment Scam – Fake Job Offer Company Name Used: Circumvent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Impersonated) Scammer Contact Info: Name(s) used: “Darrell Teals” (HR Manager), “James Isner” (Recruiter) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] I was contacted about a position as a “Remote Logistics and Scheduling Assistant” with Circumvent Pharmaceuticals. The scammers conducted a text-only interview through Microsoft Teams, praised my responses, and quickly sent me an offer letter with unusually high pay ($30/hr) and inflated benefits. The scam became clear when they said Circumvent would send me a check by email to cover “home office equipment.” They instructed me to deposit the check and then purchase equipment (iMac, desk, printer, etc.) through their “trusted vendor.” They claimed this was a “test of reliability” for handling company funds. This is a classic fake check scam: once the check bounces, the victim would be left responsible for money already sent to the scammer’s vendor. Domain mismatch: scammers used .us instead of the company’s official .com. Unusual hiring process: text-only interview, no direct contact with the real company. Unrealistic pay and benefits for an entry-level remote role. Equipment purchase via check deposit instead of employer directly supplying equipment. I did not deposit any check or send money.