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I received the email pasted below on 05/15/2025. I am looking for work and have an active profile on WorkInTexas.com, so I assumed that is where they got my information. I connected with "Dr. Carrington" on a Microsoft Teams link. The entire interview was chat only, which is when I began to get suspicious. At the end of the interview, the person asked me to stay on the line for a few minutes more so they could check with their supervisor about an offer. A few minutes later, they offered me the job and sent information about training (the follow-up email pasted below). At no time during the "interview" did they ask for money, bank account info, or identification documentation; however, the follow-up email asked me to complete and return a W2 and a document that included a copy of my driver's license. I did not respond. After all this weirdness, I searched for information on this scam and only found 2 references, both posted within the last month: --www.bbb.org/scamtracker/lookupscam/978842 --www.linkedin.com/posts/dawn-hargrove-66532774_another-scammer-looking-for-honest-job-seekers-activity-7311593644292022272-4AKp ______initial email______ Dear Applicant, We hope you’re doing well. We were impressed by your background and would love to speak with you about career opportunities at Forsta Groups Inc. We’re currently hiring for several roles and invite you to a short interview with Dr. Fabian Carrington, our Hiring Manager. Open Roles Include: • Administrative Executive • Project/Account Manager • Managing Director / Advisor • Customer Service Rep • Data Entry Clerk • IT Technical Analyst • Account Director Pay Range: • Administrative: $25–$40/hr • Managerial: $40–$80/hr • Technical: $35–$70/hr Our Employee Benefits: • Remote work options • Paid training & time off • Full/part-time roles • Health, dental, & vision insurance •401(k) with contributions • Annual bonuses • Growth & investment opportunities • Supportive, inclusive work culture Our Commitment to You: At Forsta, we believe in respect, fairness, and opportunity for all. We support your growth, value your time, and create a workplace where everyone can thrive —free from discrimination and full of possibility. When you join Forsta, you join a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, where your time is respected, and where your contributions are genuinely appreciated. Interview Schedule: Dates: Friday, May 16, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EST How to Confirm: To confirm your availability, Kindly reply to this email or contact Dr. Carrington at: [email protected] Or join directly via Microsoft Teams: (https://teams.live.com/l/invite/FEAj_L81-G8iFWfHNY) Learn more about us at: www.forsta.com We look forward to meeting you! Warm regards, Forsta Groups Inc. Hiring Team ______follow-up email_NOTE: the attachments on this email were a W2 form and an offer letter that requested a copy of my driver's license____ From: Forsta Inc Date: Fri, May 16, 2025, at 06:40 AM Subject: Forsta Employment Offer Document To: Fabian Carrington Greeting Maggie Yantis, The purpose of this email is to certify that you have completed the interview successfully and have been approved as an employee of Forsta Groups Inc. Kindly view attachments for documents of employment... You are to have the documents Signed/Filled and have a copy of each emailed back. Congratulations!