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Description

I was offered to have a job as a data entry representative. Making $29.75 per hour. They told me that I would receive a check from them for the equipment needed. I thought something was wrong when the bank told me it was a possibly fraud check and would put it on a two week hold. However I gave the "company" benefit of doubt and in waiting two days before finding out my bank froze my access as a safety measure when the check was attempted to be taken back. I lost $25 to the bank for securing my account without actual lost. Then an additional $20 to the credit it bureau to flag my identity so nobody can open lines of credit with my name. I also lost $15 for attempting to contact the "company" in Greece, using the number listed on their website. I was never able to reach anyone from the website number. In the end they took my personal information on the app: Telegram. Then disappeared, removing the conversation on telegram so I do not have proof of this occurring.

Dollars Lost

$60

Targeted Person's Location

MI, USA- 48504

Scammer Information
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Unknown Location

Mobile logo

(302) 506-3493

Web logo

https://principia-energy.com/en

Scam Type

Employment

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Business name

Principia Energy

Date Reported

June 5, 2025

Scam ID

996870


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