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Description

Applied for a job via indeed for a "non profit lgbt company which helped find housing and resources for lgbt young adults. I applied and "shay" who pretended to be a trans woman called me that night and sent an offer letter the same day. I was the marketing director making 85k "" but first i had to send in money for a laptop and printer that was suppose to be used a collateral. Never got the laptop never got money back never got paid. got fired on thanksgiving, none of those people in need got helped. everything was a lie from day one and i have recordings

Dollars Lost

$360

Targeted Person's Location

OH, USA- 43215

Scammer Information
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Bratenahl, OH- 44108

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Unknown Email

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(614) 732-3544

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thrivelgbtusa.com

Scam Type

Employment

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Business name

thrive lgbt

Date Reported

February 27, 2023

Scam ID

678351


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