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so the scam started off as an indeed listing, then the scammer contacted me via teams had me download the app i already have it via my other job and gave me there email to start chatting which was [email protected]. they proceed to do a text interview via team and say you get the job after the interview, they repeat alot of information, after getting the so called job they send over w4 forms which gets your SS number and Direct deposit form which would get your bank info, they send you a check to so call pay for materials you would need for the job but the check will bounce costing you all that money. i found out it was a scam by calling the company they so called represented which Was UPPC- university place presbyterian church which on there site says there not even hiring for any positions, went back to indeed to look at the job listing and it was going link not working anymore further solidifying it was a scam company

Targeted Person's Location

NY, USA- 13905

Scammer Information
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Tacoma, WA

Mobile logo

(123) 456-7890

Web logo

uppc.org

Scam Type

Employment

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Business name

SterlingHire

Date Reported

October 2, 2025

Scam ID

1071063


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