Description

The scammer used the name Gustavo Pavese. They conducted an interview via the Microsoft Teams app. The next day they provided a job offer. They requested, in addition to the information they already had, my full address and confirmed my email address. They also asked the name of my bank to ensure it was an accepted bank with their payroll department. They emailed a job offer to be signed to my email address. The offer included $15/hr training as well as a standard pay of $35/hr as well as benefits. I noticed there was no address listed in the offer or associated email addresses listed within the contact section of the offer. I thought that may have been a simple typo. I advised I had completed the offer by adding my signature and had sent the signed offer back. We continued our conversation where they mentioned I would need equipment to work, which would include a MacBook Pro laptop, fast-speed internet etc. They then stated they would be sending me a check via email to cover the cost of said equipment. They stated I was to deposit the check and then purchase said equipment from their preferred vendor. As a requirement, I would need to submit the check via mobile deposit to my bank and send a snapshot of the deposit slip, as well as send copies of the receipts from purchasing any equipment. At this point, I contacted my bank to discuss the potentiality of this being a scheme to commit fraud. My bank advised me this could be "a man in the middle mobile deposit scheme." If I had continued, this scammer would have access to my banking information and also I may have been at fault for cashing any checks and spending the money.