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Description
I applied for an ad for email chat support job at appen usa. This company claimed to provide work equipment, but required me to pay for shipment and customs fees, on top of a certification fee. I sent money via crypto in hopes of getting the equipment to begin work "imminently". They claimed the equipment was "damaged" en route and offered "reimbursement" for the purchase of replacement equipment. I've lost a lot of money and there's been no communication since.
Dollars Lost
$900
Targeted Person's Location
WI, USA - 53216
Scammer Information
Unknown Location
Unknown Email
Unknown Phone Number
Unknown URL
Scam Type
Employment
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Business name
Unknown
Date Reported
October 6, 2025
Scam ID
1074943
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