Victim Location 52807
Type of a scam Employment
Also Check Fraud. I was contacting them about a possible employment opportunity through Upwork.com. I have reported the fraud to them. I have a return address from the check sent via overnight Fed Ex. I have been using google plus to be in contact with the individual listed at the email address above. I have a copy of the transcript of that conversation. I do not have scanning capability to upload a picture of the cashier’s check. It did not have phone number or address of the issuing bank on it, so I was weary.
I was offered a pay rate of $9.20/ hr for 1 week training (how many hours?) and $20.50/hr per 30 to 40 hour week. Paid via check or direct deposit. I was to use accounting software that the company will pay for. Hence the cashier’s check to set up my home office.
The cashier’s check is in the amount of $3980.00. Accounting Software??? "What else should I buy?" "I will tell you the vendor name after you cash the check and email a copy of the deposit slip." I didn’t ask that of her. She became too evasive and that scared me. I refused to cash the check until further investigation.
I have contacted my local police but since I didn’t become a "full money out of pocket" victim, I was simply told to tear it up and throw it away. How does this stop the senders? How does this protect other potential victims from being sought out by them? I want the operation shut down.