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Employment - Hawkline express

They called me through phone andntold me we could go through the hiring process but we needed to do a quick interview first, mind you i never applied in the first place and i was kinda suspicious but i also really needed a job . After the interview we went forward with the hiring process and she sent me the email to put my name and face eith the id and my actual id front and back. She told me to wait until a manager contacted me to go foward with the hiring to you know send the paperwork. So ive waited until today and i kept calling them to see what the hold up was until i finally started to get fully suspicious of this whole thing and looked it up on google. Thats when i found this site saying it was all a scam. Im so upset you have no idea. Please if your reading this beware of this scam and be safe.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Englewood, CO- 80111

Date Reported: September 28, 2025

Business Name Used: Hawkline express

Government Agency Imposter - Phishing Scam - USPTO Impostor

I recently filed for a trademark iwth the patent and trademark. I few days after I got an email that asked for supporting documents and like an idiot I gave it to them. Please see the string below : ? Dear AMPS Education Training&Consulting Services,LLC, The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has reviewed your trademark application. Our review has identified the following missing items: Proof of Address – A valid document confirming your current business address. Business Role/Designation – Your official title or position within the company. Online Presence – Links to your website, Google Business profile, or relevant social media accounts. If unavailable, please state so explicitly. In accordance with 37 C.F.R. §2.62(c), this correspondence is sent to provide an informal opportunity to address these matters prior to issuance of a formal Office Action. You are requested to provide the above information via email within 72 hours to discuss the deficiencies. If no response is received within this timeframe, a formal Office Action will be issued, and a response will be required within the statutory period. Sincerely, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Trademark Examination Unit [email protected]

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 28, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment - Lionsgate / impostor

Hello, my name is Callie Monroe, and I’m a recruiter at Lionsgate (US). We came across your profile on several online recruitment platforms and were truly impressed by your background and experience. We’re currently offering a flexible part-time opportunity that allows you to work in your free time. This position involves assisting YouTubers and major brands in boosting their data traffic. The tasks are simple, and we offer free training to help you get started quickly. The daily pay ranges from $50 to $3,000. If you work 3 days, you’ll receive an extra $300; if you work 4 days, you’ll get an additional $1,000. You’ll be paid immediately after completing your work—same-day payments guaranteed. Spots are limited. If you're interested in this role and would like to join us, please send a message to 15853506980 for more information! (Note: You must be at least 25 years old.)

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Lionsgate / impostor

Employment - Appen USA Talent

Wanted my bank account information pertaining to a job opportunity for direct deposit. I wouldn't give it to them told them to send me a paper check.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Kirkland, WA- 98034

Date Reported: September 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Appen USA Talent

Employment - Phishing - Employment Solicitation Scam - Costco Impostor

Hi, good morning! I'm Selina, a recruitment representative from Indeed (USA). Your resume has been recommended by many online recruitment companies. Therefore, our company has decided to provide you with a quota for this remote online job. This is a great remote part-time/full-time online job to help (Costco) merchants update product data, improve product rankings and traffic, so as to increase visibility and product sales, and provide free one-on-one training for this purpose. The hours are flexible (depending on your schedule), the more you work, the more you earn, and you can earn anywhere from $50 to $500 a day. The basic salary is $1,000 for every 4 consecutive days of work. 8-day paid probation period, after which you can sign an employment contract with the company. The maximum monthly basic salary is $7,000, plus a performance bonus of $1,000-5,000. Legal paid vacation, health insurance, retirement planning, education subsidies, the longer you work, the more welfare policies you can enjoy. If you are over 25 years old and want to participate, please send a message to this number +Hi, good morning! I'm Selina, a recruitment representative from Indeed (USA). Your resume has been recommended by many online recruitment companies. Therefore, our company has decided to provide you with a quota for this remote online job. This is a great remote part-time/full-time online job to help (Costco) merchants update product data, improve product rankings and traffic, so as to increase visibility and product sales, and provide free one-on-one training for this purpose. The hours are flexible (depending on your schedule), the more you work, the more you earn, and you can earn anywhere from $50 to $500 a day. The basic salary is $1,000 for every 4 consecutive days of work. 8-day paid probation period, after which you can sign an employment contract with the company. The maximum monthly basic salary is $7,000, plus a performance bonus of $1,000-5,000. Legal paid vacation, health insurance, retirement planning, education subsidies, the longer you work, the more welfare policies you can enjoy. If you are over 25 years old and want to participate, please send a message to this number +12134216605

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: September 27, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment - Travel Certification LLC / BWJ Travel

Scam job offer that promises you 10k sign on bonus in travel expenses, and a gaurenteed position in the company with great 170k a year, but all you have to do i pay this tiny $97 "certification" fee to start. After you pay nothing materizes and no job. They can legally take your money too because its a certification . He does thin on mass to there was like 20+ ppl in chat and i saw at least 10+ people get scammed this morning. He made about $1000 this morning in an hour scamming these poor idiots. And what worse is that the messages go to admin, so you cant warn ppl in the chat.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: September 27, 2025

Business Name Used: Travel Certification LLC / BWJ Travel

Online Purchase

I went to www.gamifo.com to order a replacement handle for a hard travel case (Pelican). They looked like they were on sale so I purchased one. I became immediately suspicious when I got an email from: [email protected] (clearly not gamifo.com). When I tried going to the veasyservice.com website it didn't exist. When I replied to the email address I got no reply. When I tried to contact the email address listed on the website, [email protected], it bounced back as non-existant. No phone, address or other contact information was listed. I started a search on the "@veasyservice.com" and found that they use several different names like [email protected] or [email protected], and also discovered that these addresses were popping up on all of the scam warning pages. When I contacted my credit card company they had this company listed as "N2P*V artshopfback" and they describe themselves as a women's apparel store. I filed a dispute with them and they refunded my money. ALWAYS USE A CREDIT CARD for online purchases! This is the email they sent me after the purchase. Note they they promised a tracking number but none ever came nor did they reply to my request for one: [email protected] to Edward Dear Edward, Thank you for your recent order #1161758223147656808 with us. We are pleased to confirm that your payment has been successfully received. We are expediting the shipment of your order and aim to dispatch it at the earliest opportunity. You will be provided with the tracking number once it is shipped, so please keep an eye on your email for this information. The delivery is estimated to take place within 3-15 working days. Should you have any questions or encounter any issues, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected], and we will get back to you promptly. Warm regards,

Dollars Lost: $43.88

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Gamifo

Phishing - WBD Global Streaming - Impostor

Text from +62 852 70703468 via iPhone messages for unsolicited remote job offer from WBD Global Streaming requesting a message to a different number (646) 267 5467. +62 is Indonesia 646 is New York

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: WBD Global Streaming

Employment - Warner Bros - Impostor

I received a mass text from 212-6-31-44-42-83 offering me a job from Warner Bros. Making a lot of money, and asking me to text a number.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Warner Bros.

Employment - Employment

Good morning! I'm Gina, a YouTube customer service representative. Your resume has been recommended by multiple online recruitment platforms. ?? High-paying position: YouTube Optimization Specialist ? Flexible working hours | ?? Remote work | ?? Daily salary: 50-500 ? No experience required - free training provided ? Monthly salary: 6,000-10,000 + daily salary (immediate payment) ? Long-term position, part-time or full-time options available ? Help increase the exposure and views of YouTube users' videos ?? Company benefits: 3-day paid trial period. After the trial period, you can sign a formal W-2 form with the company. Enjoy statutory paid holidays, medical insurance and education subsidies. The longer you work, the more welfare policies you will get. For more information, please send a message to this number: +14845970614

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Job Imposter U Tube

Employment - Employment Scam

They email you at first, I was looking for work at home jobs on indeed. I thought it was a legit job offering. I think the stole my SS number and my state ID. Don't know what to do? Timberloop should have to pay me for stealing in identity. I do need a lot of help

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Colorado Springs, CO- 80909

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Timberloop shipping llc

Employment - Hawkline Express Job Offer

I looked up Hawkline Express and it said it wasn’t a real business. The number that called first left a voice message talking about a cargo check position I never applied for that is in Kentucky, then she said in another voicemail she was from Auckland Express when the first said Minnesota express

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Denver, CO

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Hawkline Express

Employment - Xablecath Inc Imposter Job Offer

Was contacted via email regarding a position as a Data Entry Clerk - Remote position. They requested to see my resume, then proceeded to ask me to take work assessment tests to verify work quality. After a day, they told me they expedited the process without an interview and offered me the position. They later told me I needed to buy some software and are sending me a check via email to deposit.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Salt Lake City, UT- 84108

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Xablecath Imposter

Employment - ahrefs - Impostor

I applied for a job on linked in and was emailed by the recruiter. This turned out to be a scam requesting my banking info.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: ahrefs

Employment - Colorado State University Imposter Employment Scam

They sent out an email about job opportunity with description and was pretending to be a staff member from CSU. They had a good doc form to fill out to apply and get in connect and then the person texted my number still pretending or offer this job.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: CSU imposter

Employment - Perfectship.org

Emailed about a false job

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Troy, NY- 12180

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Perfectship.org

Other - XableCath Imposter Job Offer

I applied to a job posting on Indeed for a Remote Data Entry Clerk. I corresponded through email with Jessica Beason HR Assistant XableCath apparently this is an imposter. Asked for a copy of my resume which I provided. The email said, “you will be required to take a web based assessment test” using this link. https://xablecath.careers/assessment. Also, I needed to fill out a form using this link. https://forms.office.com/r/miC6HQpPdq. I did complete both items. I provided my name, current address, phone number, email address, and a copy of my resume. The attached letter was the job offered. I will be glad to provide email trail. I printed the letter and read it carefully. I had already looked up the website earlier but decided to dig deeper. I searched for the “COO” provided on the letter and HR assistant name. Wasn’t able to find either one of their names. And then I decided to look up the company under Better Business Bureau. The job is no longer listed on Indeed and all communication has been severed. I did NOT provide any financial information nor send any money.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Salt Lake City, UT- 84108

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: XableCath Imposter

Employment - Hawkline express

I was offered a job position:

Interview Confirmation and Contact Information

Dear Applicant,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Phillip Myers from Hawkline Express, and I am writing to confirm your interview scheduled for today.

Here are my contact details:
Name: Hawkline Freight LLC
Phone Number: (720) 741-7594
Company Website: https://hawk-line.com

Please feel free to call or text me at the provided number if you need any assistance or have any questions regarding the interview. Additionally, could you please provide us with your updated phone number to ensure we can reach you promptly.

We look forward to speaking with you and appreciate your prompt response.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Englewood, CO- 80111

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Hawkline express

Employment - Target/ impostor

On June 18, of 2025 I was contacted about a remote job work from home offer, which involved reviewing products from Target online, It says they would pay commission and salary based, They asked me to contacted them in whatsapp and then was send a link to a website where I made a login and had to pay money out of pocket in order to keep on reviewing products. Promised that they pay you back. Once I reached a certain amount they cut me off and wasn’t able to retrieve any money out. Or login into my Target account, lost over 400 dollars

Dollars Lost: $400

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Target/ impostor

Debt Collections

Scam call saying he would show up at my house or job and had taken legal action

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Fort Worth, TX

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Location Specialist

Employment - Employment Solicitation Scam

Jessica Beason emailed me and told me about the job and all the wages and stuff. I also had to take an assessment interview. I was offered the job only two days after she first contacted me.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: XableCath

Debt Collections - Debt Collections Scam

He call my husband and my job threatening and saying that is a financial problem and I need to address it right now. Told me to call a number 1- 877- 313- 0287 and then they gave me a reference number. This is really scary, they called my job

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment

This is a fake job offer, see the image.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: WBD Global Streaming

Employment - Employment

Target applied to position on Indeed, indeed position said they chose another candidate but “referred” target to fully remote job and to send resume to email. Target reached out, and scammer asked personal information and to procure certain supplies. Target felt suspicious and did not respond. Scammer reached out again promising to send check and to book flights. Target blocked scammer and destroyed check.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Thalberg Associates IMPOSTER

Employment - WBD Global Imposter - - Employment Solicitation - Phishing Scam

I was contacted by text message by a Rebecca Harris regarding a job offer at WBD Global Streaming which sounded too good to be true. I couldn’t enter the phone number properly on the previous page.because I couldn’t enter all of the digits. The number is +44 7782 166827

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Other

I did not answer the call but he left a voice mail saying "I am location specialist Mike Mason calling you today in reference to your pending claim. By law, I have to make you aware that once this claim is filed it will become public record both your name and your social are affiliated with this claim. You need to contact the filing party before I appear at your home and job with your documents. you do have the legal right to contact the filing party at 833-807-6359." To my knowledge, I have no claims against me, nor do I answer "Private Number" calls or callers that are unknown to me. The calls were placed at 9:50, 9:51 and 9:52 am (central time) back to back.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment

Applied to a fully remote job on indeed. The “gentleman” reached back out later that same day saying he is out of the country traveling for business purposes and asked for my personal information ( name and address ). Proceeded to explain that response times will be delayed and that each and every task will come with assistance and that a check was being mailed overnight to deposit upon delivery. My bank automatically flagged it and is holding it which is how I figured this was a scam.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Austin, TX- 78731

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Thalberg Associates

Employment - Bradley Thalberg / personal assistant

The person offered me a job to be his personal assistant

Subject Re: Received a message from Touching Hearts

To: ****** ********* *

<[email protected]>From Bradley Thalberg </[email protected]>

<[email protected]><[email protected]> Date: Fri, Sep 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM </[email protected]></[email protected]>

<[email protected]><[email protected]>Good Morning *****, Congratulations and welcome aboard! I am excited to inform you that I have accepted you to work with me. I'm looking forward to working together, and I’m confident you’ll be a great asset to me. As part of your first task, I’ve arranged for a payment to be issued to you by my client. You will receive a check via FedEx today, with the following transaction details: </[email protected]></[email protected]>

<[email protected]><[email protected]>Transaction Details: Amount: $2835 </[email protected]></[email protected]>

<[email protected]><[email protected]>FedEx Tracking Number: 884668993271 </[email protected]></[email protected]>

<[email protected]><[email protected]>Please deposit the check into your bank account upon receipt and notify me once you do and when the funds will be available. This payment covers a portion of my upcoming flight expenses, along with other business-related costs. </[email protected]></[email protected]>

<[email protected]><[email protected]>Additionally, I would appreciate it if you could research evening business flight options from Toronto to Singapore for Oct 3, with a return to New York on Oct 10, as I will be attending a business conference. </[email protected]></[email protected]>

<[email protected]><[email protected]>Here are the flight criteria: Departure Location: Toronto Pearson International Airport Destination: Changi Airport, Singapore Return Location: JFK Airport, New York Flight Class: Business Class Departure Time: Evening {Anytime after 3pm} </[email protected]></[email protected]>

<[email protected]><[email protected]>Please ensure you check your email regularly to stay updated on any important communications. Also, kindly confirm your availability for a meeting on Oct 13, as I would like to schedule a time to meet upon my return. Your first payment of 2,240 will be delivered to you Oct 3. Once again, congratulations, and I look forward to working with you! </[email protected]></[email protected]>

<[email protected]><[email protected]>Best regards, Bradley Thalberg</[email protected]></[email protected]>

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Bradley Thalberg / personal assistant

Employment - Spunk fund Inc

I received a job offer explaining that I applied a few months ago and while I was turned down they are looking to reach out to potential hires as there business expands. I don't recall ever applying but I've been applying to so many jobs recently that maybe I did. I followed the first steps but so far haven't heard back and am worried they took the first little bit of information I provided and ran

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Spunk fund Inc

Employment

Hi, I’m Beth, a recruiter at TBWA. Your resume has been positively reviewed across several trusted job platforms, and we’d love to offer you a flexible, remote part-time opportunity. In this role, you’ll help crowdcreate merchants update product data, boost visibility, and improve online bookings. We provide full training to get you started quickly. Work 60–90 minutes a day, 4 days a week Earn $250–$500 per day Base salary: $1,000 every 4 working days Extra weekend income available 100% remote with a flexible schedule We also offer 15–20 days of paid vacation annually, plus standard holidays such as maternity and paternity leave. We currently have 5 openings available. If you're 25 or older and interested, text 6574180908 for more details

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: TBWA

Employment - Employment Scam

It was a job scam advertisement for admin position but this Gina person who said she is in the HR of a company move then move the conversation to WhatsApp and quickly erase her trail on there as well. I was then contacted by Christina Brook via WhatsApp (1628 213 9299). She wants me to download Telegram, Cashapp and crypto.com. After 2 days my gut is telling me this is a scam especially after she said get the money from family, friends, credit card I'll wait for you. This is a bogus job at newpeopleco.com.

Dollars Lost: $3606

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: Gina Pennipemde

Employment - Employment Solicitation Scam

Same as the previous person stated. I applied for a job on indeed, then I was referred to Bridget, as she was looking for someone. She explained she was a retired real estate attorney, on travel for other projects, limited access to WiFi, but would be in touch. I sent her my resume, and employer identifying questions. Her last email stated that she was having her client send me a check, and she wanted me to deposit it, and make travel arrangements for her.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Naples, FL

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment

+1 (585) 230-7130 Hello, I'm Grace, the person in charge of this recruitment. Nice to meet you! Are you here to inquire about a part-time job? uays ver week. ruu tal work anywhere and will be paid between $250 and $500 per day. The base pay is $1,000 per 4 working days. We also offer free training and 15 to 20 days of paid vacation per year in addition to all standard vacation days. The company currently has 20 vacancies, if you want to join us, please send a text message to 5852307130 for more information (Note: You must be 25 Okay, I have booked you a training. Now open WhatsApp and send the training code to +13025157501 to contact the coach. I wish you all the best. Training code: OY66AL You can click on a number in the upper right corner of the chat page on “WhatsApp.” There is a search option inside, and then enter the mentor's number to see the mentor Account Number: 8546254890 Password: 123456 9:38 AM For now, temporarily log out of your account and log in to the training account I provided for you for training. 9:38 AM After logging in, please send me a screenshot of the homepage image of the website and I will guide you on how to start. End of what I sent I Have Many Screen shots but no file! The App was round Green with a telephone in center & WhatsApp under neath the circle. There

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Appleton, WI- 54913

Date Reported: September 26, 2025

Business Name Used: AMAZON impostor

Employment

Received a random text message offering me a job opportunity as a Content Promotion Assistant. Details of text message attached.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: WBD Global Streaming Imposter

Employment - Employment Scam

I filled out the application sent my resume as well as my cover letter. I found this job on a NYS job bank which made me beleive it was a real job offer

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment

I received the exact same text and thanks to the previous person who reported this as being false job opening I did not fall for the scam. Did go and look at Yanmar America Corp website and found that they were aware of the fraudulent info that is being sent and gave warning on their Career page.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Yanmar America Corp.

Employment - Employment scam

I received an e-mail from Jessica Reese HR Assistant ([email protected]) for a remote data entry job. Over the chain of emails exchanged, I was told they would send the equipment (preprogrammed computer, scanner) required for the position. I was then asked to participate in a skills assessment. I received an email with an offer letter (pdf) outlining the usual information (wage, benefits) with a twist. It was from Gradian Diagnos?cs.1815 Purdy Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 however, in the details it states, "complies with Employment Standards for Pennsylvania". As well as the following. (Copied from document) We are delighted to extend this offer of employment to you for the position of a Data Entry Clerk with Gradian Diagnostics. You will be required to complete the following tasks to proceed with what comes next in your hiring process. 1. You will be required to complete an identity verification process. Ms. Reese (name was in bold type) will walk you through this process 2. Before you can commence your training, you will need to obtain a personal license for the software used in transmitting data, specifically for remote work purposes. The software requires every user to upgrade their account using their personal wallet, which must match the name on their account. This is in compliance with the Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws. Therefore, the company will issue an expense check to you specifically for the purpose of getting started. You are expected to use the funds from the check only for the purpose of acquiring the license. Our HR assistant (Ms. Reese) will provide you with further instructions and references to assist you in getting started. Please Note: The Employment agreement can be found below this letter. Please sign and return the same via email to accept. If you accept this offer, your start date will be 29th of September 2025 or another mutually agreed upon date Warm regards, Michelle S. Bowman. CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, GRADIAN DIAGNOSTICS. I was then sent another email that I was enrolled on the HR portal with a company email and login information. The portal worked and displayed an onboarding message stating that a W-4 would be prepared for the 26th of September to be filled out. I was also given a telegram link ( https://t.me/jessica11203 ) to contact her until my orientation and onboarding process is complete and after filling out the W4. She contacted me on telegram with a video message and that her responses may be delayed due to a zoom meeting and that the responses may be used for auditing purposes. Afterwards, I constantly kept asking questions since i needed clarity and I was not able to find contact information for anyone other than her on the website to escalate the issue to. She also did not reply to my emails nor to my messages and because of my constant questions she blocked me on telegram. I was able to get a profile picture screenshot before she cleared the entire chat.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Miami, FL

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Gradian Diagnostics

Employment - Employment scam

I received a supposed job interview invitation that instructed me to download the Signal Private Messenger app instead of using normal company channels like email or a scheduling platform. The message told me to register with my full name and verified phone number, then add a contact with a personal phone number. I was told to connect with someone claiming to be a “Director of Human Resources” and provide a job code to confirm my interview. This is suspicious because legitimate employers do not require candidates to use encrypted messaging apps for basic HR communication. The message also did not provide any official company email, website, or verifiable contact information. The process seemed designed to move the conversation off secure, trackable platforms and into a private channel where the scammer could request sensitive personal or financial information under the guise of “employment verification.” This is a classic recruitment scam: it impersonates HR staff, uses urgency and vague job codes to look official, and directs applicants toward untraceable communication methods. People should be cautious if they are asked to use messaging apps like Signal, Telegram, or WhatsApp for hiring processes, especially if no verifiable company domain or email is involved.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: ECOnnect Energy AS

Employment - Employment

My daughter is unemployed. She was contacted by a company that claimed she could make over $60,000/year as a mail room worker, working from home. She had to send a copy of her drivers license and sign a contract. One of the long contract pages is attached. The job title is “Shipment Verifier”. We can attach more pages upon request.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Clive, IA- 50325

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Global Thread Logistics

Employment

Responded to a job posting on LinkedIn for a data entry role. Jessica Reyes - HR Assistant responded asking for a skills test. Immediately received offer, but would have to buy software with a check they would send - which raised red flags. After review and research, it appears the company is defunct and the “C.O.O.” that signed the offer letter is either a made up person or they’re using someone else’s name. The company website appears to be legitimate, but no legitimate employer would send a check to buy software.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: PanXome

Employment - Hawkline Express

I was contacted by a female with an accent (presumably indian) who provided a job offer as a cargo checker. initially she sounded robotic in tone and tenure, presumably a prerecorded script she was playing. I asked her if she was a robot, and i believe she disabled the script and talked to me herself because her tone was much more human afterwards. she had me fill out a realistic looking employment contract that asked for my name, phone number, address, and the front and back of my drivers license and a selfie of me holding it. after i filled out the contract i was automatically forwarded to a very official looking company website. I would like to tell you more but this is like the 10th time i have tried to report this scam and every time your system reports an error. I initially was going to provide you all of the links, but i cannot type links here. I was initially going to provide the employee contract as I copied it and made a pdf just to show it to you but every time i include it I get that error submitting this report. i was initially going to go into so much more fucking detail but even submitting a report this street shitting jeet is such a hassle on this godawful website i almost think you work for them. find them yourself. and maybe publicly hang them while you're at it.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Hawkline express

Employment - HawkLine Express

Contacted for job opportunity by email, provided personal info, asked for front and back of ID, as well as photo of face next to ID. Was promised a pay rate of 4300/month. Was offered bonuses. Received a package with a 1oz gold bar with invoice included from APMEX, later sent to "customer" through UPS. Was asked to pay 1000 from my personal credit card and that I would be paid back when I received my "salary". Was contacted by email and phone by persons claiming to work for the company under the names Dirk Bailey, Minerva Watson, etc.

Dollars Lost: $2

Englewood, CO- 80111

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: HawkLine Express

Employment - Adext Ai

I was approached by Whatsapp with the following message "Good Afternoon ! My name is Elena, and I'm a senior agent. I'm reaching out because my colleague Eason , from Bonney Staffing Company mentioned that you're interested in part-time work. Is that correct?" They front as Adext Ai, which went out of business in 2024, and pressure you into investing money to earn 10x on "lucky orders", designed to keep you committing more money. The "people" I interacted with were vague and defensive when questioned about the legality of this "job".

Dollars Lost: $973

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Adext Ai

Employment - Jacob Travel Agent/Travel Agency Institute

Says its ajob interview then at the end says you have to pay 708 dollars to get your travel consultant license to get the job many people in the video call fell for it

Dollars Lost: $0.0

LA, CA

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Jacob Travel Agent/Travel Agency Institute

Employment - Employment - Equipment Purchasing Scam

I applied to a Freelance Proofreader job posting on Friday, September 5, 2025 and on Monday the 8th, received a text response (from 833-464-0625), asking me to make contact on MS Teams, using a different phone number. Looking back, I feel like I should have known better, but so much is done electronically these days, I second-guessed myself. I searched the phone number (223-327-1761) and sent a message to someone supposedly named Emily Sisto. (who has a LinkedIn profile that seems legitimate). I was told that they "rely on a lot of text-based communication" for clarity and so they can see my writing in real time. I was promised a video interview and training later, which obviously never happened even though I was told they were being scheduled. Someone sent me an agreement (from [email protected]) and I had questions about it (e.g., probation, etc.); we had lots of back and forth and once my questions were answered, I sent it back signed with my license and W-4 (but not with my full SSN). I realized later that I never received a response, so I looked more closely at the email which was of course sent anonymously; of course, it's from Spain! Ugh! The initial huge red flag for me was last week when "Emily" instructed me to purchase a list of Apple equipment to use to start working; it seemed very odd that I should spend money to have a job. (I Inquired about payment and she said that I'd be fully reimbursed, which also sounded weird but I agreed). My sister told me that they'd have nothing to gain by getting me to buy equipment, so it was fine and I was worrying too much; I went against my better judgement and made the ridiculous purchase (on 9/11), to the tune of $5400+! The MacBook, iPad, etc. arrived on Sat., 9/13, which I informed "Emily" about, at which time she said that I'd need to ship everything to IT for setup; obviously that was another red flag and I requested payment. When she asked me "what Bank are we clearing the balance on?" that was just too much and I stopped responding. (I believe the intention was to keep the equipment and take money out of my bank too, if they could manage to talk me into providing my info). Instead, I reached out to the Apple Store to begin the return process....In the meantime, I contacted Scribe Media's listed email ([email protected]) to inquire about the scam and received a quick response confirming everything, including the fake name, "Emily Sisto." I was also informed of the following: "We never ask freelancers to pay for onboarding." "Report the post to the platform (Upwork, Fiverr, etc.)." "Do not send money or buy anything for them." Thank you very much for documenting this information/complaint.

Dollars Lost: $5453.65

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment - Phishing - Employment Solicitation Scam - Robert Half Impostor

[2D:2C:AD:79:F7:0A:43:77:B5:15] Hello, I'm Nancy from the Robert Half Recruiting team. We came across your profile on several recruiting platforms and believe you’d be a great fit for our current remote part-time opportunity. This role involves assisting companies like Costco and Sam's Club in improving product visibility and customer engagement. The schedule is extremely flexible—just 90 minutes per day, 4 days a week. You can work from anywhere, and the daily pay ranges from $200 to $350. We provide free training, along with 15 to 20 days of paid vacation per year, in addition to all standard holidays. The company currently has 35 open positions. If you're interested in joining us, please send a text message to 2035895832 for more information. Inquiries are welcome between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM Eastern Time (EST). Note: You must be at least 25 years old and responsible.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment - Xablecath Inc Imposter Job Offer

Was contacted by email about doing a per screening test for a remote Data entry position. The next day without so much as a phone call I received this in my email.

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Salt Lake City, UT- 84108

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Xablecath Inc Imposter

Phishing

This person has emailed me several times saien im useing there phone number to get job opportunities and not sure all rest . Since hutchinson clinic some time ago was compermized and poss got my name social security number phone number poss other things not sure about .so went on line about the number saien im useing it said ut information has been found on black web so too been getting calles dont know i dont answer buf too there is no voice mail on who ever calls . So another words too my hole life has been hacked into . Including my credit histories. Need help please so this well stop tried call my time but said ur closed .

Dollars Lost: $0.0

Hutchinson, KS- 67501

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: N/A

Employment - Employment Task Scam - Crypto Commissions

Company claims to be a flexible work from home job making money. You place your money and gets reimbursed after each task purchase and earn commission for this. There are high-profit orders that causes you to continue to deposit money to merchants wallets. You are to use crypto.com or Coinbase.com to send money to merchants wallet in which then gets verified and posted in your work account. After you complete all the tasks you are allowed to withdrawal. However, due to the high-profit orders I received, it requested for me to wait until the next day to deposit money since it had to be a wire transfer to Coinbase, then convert to usdc and then forward to merchants wallet. After all, completing all requirements that I was going to withdrawal in VIP 1 you aren't able to complete a full withdrawal. After complaining to customer service they increased by profile to VIP 4 in which they didnt explained and caused to complete 20 more tasks and encountered another high profit order needing to deposit $56K. After complaining to customer service they agreed that if i would match 50% and they would get the merchant to help with 50% of the funds and confirmed that nothing else will happen after this two times and would be able to withdrawl. Therefore, I complied accordingly and when i got ready to withdrwal, they stated I needed another $20K because I had lost 20% from what they call "credit score" which must be at 80% for full withdrawal. Their terms and conditions only show that you need to be at 80$ for full withdrawals but it doesn't specify that if you are lower you aren't able to withdrawal at all. I reached out customer service (everything is via telegram) and they stated they could do anything although they promised no other issues would happen. After multiple request and attempts speaking with trainer Tatiana and customer service, I was able to communicate with Richard Jones the CRO of the company via telegram text. He agreed that customer service didn't provide the information but yet it is still my responsibility. He wouldn't agree to just refund my money nor help resolve this matter. Tatiana reached out offering this job stating that Lily from Bonney Staffing using (732)956-0083 had provided her with my information. Tatina texted me from (350)233-0621 and provided details. Even provided a notice showing the legality of the company.

Dollars Lost: $65000

New York, NY- 10007

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: Wunderskind

Online Purchase - Fake Employment Website Scam

Saw an add for post office jobs on USjobplacment.com which asked me to pay 89.00 and after found out this site is a scam

Dollars Lost: $89

Unknown Location

Date Reported: September 25, 2025

Business Name Used: US Job Placement

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