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They trolled Facebook with a previously stolen account (unbeknownst to me) advertising their job. I asked about the job opportunity and in messenger I was told to download Microsoft Meetings and to message Elizabeth Meador, who would then interview me for said position. I did as asked and introduced myself. I advised this person that I have not done an interview nor have I held a job for many years. We went through the interview process and at the end I was told that I aced the interview process and was accepted for the position. I was asked for my identification to which I stated that I would be happy to comply after I had confirmation of being hired. I received the email and everything and sent a copy of my identification and a photo of myself for the ?? and even sent a copy of my card information for payment to be sent to. (Yes, I immediately froze the card) I was told that I would be sent the few essential items for the job through FEDX and then what triggered the “this is a fraud” belief was when I was told that while I wasn’t to pay a penny out of pocket before, now all of the sudden I was supposed to pay $125.76 for the app that clocks me in and out. “Oh but you will be reimbursed with your first paycheck which will be Friday.” I clicked back into the link that she made the mistake of sending me and went looking for employment information. I found the motherload! The real Nielsen group has a section about fraud. I asked Elizabeth about it and she couldn’t answer me.

Targeted Person's Location

MO, USA- 63764

Scammer Information
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Unknown Location

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Unknown Phone Number

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http://nielsen.com/

Scam Type

Employment

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Business name

Nielsen-Imposter

Date Reported

November 8, 2023

Scam ID

770547


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