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Description

Applied to a data entry job on Indeed, received an email from Laura Brown, HR with Cleave Therapeutics stating that I was selected to move forward in the hiring process, filled out application, got another email stating that I was chosen for the job. That I would need to download telegram app to communicate with Mrs. Barbara Smith who would be doing my onboarding. Started speaking with Barbara and began to get a bad feeling about the entire situation. They sent me a check via email for $950 for software and equipment, at this point I became very suspicious.

Targeted Person's Location

KS, USA - 67671

Scammer Information
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San Francisco, CA - 94105

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(747) 209-8131

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https://cleave-therapeutics.com

Scam Type

Employment

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Business name

Cleave Therapeutics EMLOYMENT

Date Reported

January 16, 2026

Scam ID

1167279


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