Victim Location 86404
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Jeffrey Walter, tracking #*** for the fake check. Claimed to pay us for having the Kellogg’s logo on our car, sent a fake check priority mail.
Victim Location 79936
Type of a scam Employment
Was contacted by an initial email of: [email protected] , whose email said the following: Dear Applicant’s,
As in regards to your resume that was forward to Kellogg company for the Office Assistant/receptionist Position.The Hiring Desk has reviewed your resume for the Position and we believe you have the required qualifications to proceed. Working hours are flexible.The starting pay rate is $25.00 per/hr for this Position Following our newest online screening introduced by ScamPulse.comcracy, The interview session will commence online.
You are required to install google hangout on your device http://www.google.com/hangouts/ and add up Mr james Larry The HR Manager over to your Gmail (google) Hangout and message him on this ID ( [email protected] )ASAP for the interview briefing and comprehensive job details. He will be online waiting.
Your verification code is (WEDF-67887), this would serve as your identification number throughout the online hiring process. Your swift and timely response matters a lot in this beneficial position. We look forward to have you on the team.
Interview Scheduled : Online.
Time: (8am-6pm)
Venue: Online Via Gmail Hangout
Best Regards.
When I logged in and chatted with alleged ‘ [email protected]‘ via Google Hangout. Went through an interview process on line comprised of a series of questions. Afterwards, he briefly excused himself to consult with the ‘HR’ Department and soon was informed that I was a great candidate and was offered the position with a training rate of pay of $19/hr working from home and once the company (Kellogg) finished building their office in El Paso, Texas, I would eventually work at that location where my rate of pay would increase to $25/hr. Later was told they would send me a cashiers check for an undisclosed amount to purchase office equipment etc. I was instructed to report to the same online "Google Hangout" where I would be introduced to their HR contact person (name was not given).
But instinct prevailed when I noticed spelling errors and reference to ‘ScamPulse.comcracy’, and when I researched the company website and found no person by the name of ‘James Larry’.
If and when I receive the letter containing the cashiers check, I will attempt to open it carefully with gloves in hopes there may be finger prints that may help investigators track the culprit(s).