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I received an email stating Indeed Interview for Remote Administrative Assistant. The email came from a [email protected]. It stated that they had scheduled me for an online interview via Skype on July 26,2024 with the hiring manager Jane Mckenesh using an outlook address of [email protected]. I went on Skype and had a conversation with this Jane but only by text not video. She than informed me that I was hired and that I would receive my offer letter by email. She went on stating that they would provide me with everything I need to start working for them at home. She said I would receive another email and to provide my full name and address so that the company can send me a check to purchase everything I needed to work remotely. They sent me another email with a fed ex tracking number of 818285766490 with a check from a company called Dakota Specialty Milling in the amount of $4,935.00. In the envelope there was a white paper saying please text your full name to Rebecca Campbell at 201-448-7762, as soon as the check is received for Authorization of deposit before you attempt to deposit at your bank. Then it says email a copy of the deposit slip to [email protected] The FedEx address on the label is the following Shipping Office Pacific Biosciences LLC 6965 Lysk Blvd, Sand Diego CA 92121

Targeted Person's Location

MA, USA- 01105

Scammer Information
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San Diego, CA- 92121

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(204) 448-7762

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Skype

Scam Type

Employment

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Business name

Carlex Glass LTD

Date Reported

July 31, 2024

Scam ID

873059


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