Fulfillment Services
Plain ConnectionsAbout
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- Additional Info:
In July 2023, Plain
Connections came to the attention of BBB. At that time, BBB started to
receive Scam Tracker reports. Consumers were indicating that they were
contracted by a representative and or recruiter from Plain Connections
who extended employment offers for positions the consumers don't
remember applying for.
On
August 1, 2023 BBB checked the website ( URL) to determine when it was
created and where it was registered. The website was created on May 16,
2023 and registration information was not disclosed. BBB also found
they were using language identical to information found on AB
Fulfillment and Leading Optimity's websites, which are both suspected "parcel mule" scams. For all three companies, consumers reported they
were offered high compensation to re-ship packages. Jobs that offer
high compensation and similar descriptions are often indicative of
"parcel mule scams." Separate BBB profiles are available for AB
Fulfillment and Leading Optimity.
On
July 31, BBB sent an email to Plain Connections requesting background
information from the business. A request for background information was
also sent to 1215 Superior Ave E Suite 102 Cleveland, OH 44114 which is
listed on their website. On August 21, 2023, BBB confirmed by returned
mail that this business is not physically located at this address. BBB
does not know where the business is physically located. BBB
urges caution when choosing whether to do business with a company whose
location is unknown. BBB also urges caution when considering
employment for positions such as these since packages and money sent to
"employees" may have been obtained illegally. Consumers may find
themselves unknowingly aiding criminals in money laundering schemes by
participating in reshipment scams. Such victims can find themselves
prosecuted for aiding and abetting fraud schemes. BBB recommends
consumers with concerns about this company contact the United States
Postal Inspection Service at https://www.uspis.gov/ as well as the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at https://www.ic3.gov/. BBB will continue to monitor this business and will update the profile as information is received.
Business Details
- Local BBB:
- BBB Serving Greater Cleveland
- BBB File Opened:
- 7/31/2023
Additional Contact Information
- Customer Contacts
- Lisa Newton
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- Fulfillment Services
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