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Description

They offered a job and I applied for job. Ended up getting hired and they said i need to pay for software for the computer they were sending me. I purchased the software for 200. Then they said i need to pay the shipping cost of 567. To receive the computer that had the software on it.

Dollars Lost

$200

Targeted Person's Location

CA, USA- 91745

Scammer Information
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Kirkland, WA- 98034

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Unknown Phone Number

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Appen

Scam Type

Employment

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Business name

AppenUsaTalent

Date Reported

September 22, 2025

Scam ID

1064212


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