Victim Location 44123
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
I received a check for $3600 to advertise AMP Energy Drink on my car. Speaking by phone, the rep said I first needed to deposit the check and then send $3000 via wire transfer to the decal installation company. After making the deposit and before proceeding further I called ScamPulse.com to discuss.
Victim Location 36067
Type of a scam Employment
I found this job on Facebook. I was going to wrap my car for Amp Energy Drink they send me a check for $3850.00. I took it to the bank and they wouldn’t cash it they said it was a scam. I haven’t heard from Mr. *** since.
Victim Location 24175
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
I received a text message to make $400 weekly to advertise for AMP energy drink, with a vinyl decal on my vehicle. I knew it was sketchy, but went to a computer and looked up the address in the text. the website looked legit, so I responded, it didn’t ask for any personal information, only an email and address to mail correspondence.
I received a confirmation email that stated I did qualify and that once I received initial payment there were several steps to follow including paying the professional car detailer with the extra funds they would send from a third party distributor.
one week later my $400 check was for $2150.00 with a half dozen steps and people to pay once I deposited and took out the cash for payment to others was delivered by FedEx, in a manila envelope with only a check, no type of letter or correspondence information.
I knew from the beginning it was a SCAM, so I never revealed any information about my banking or identifying details about myself.
Victim Location 68410
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
Although I have not received the check yet (checks in the mail) I would like to forward this information on to the ScamPulse.com as someone else might fall for this scheme. I originally answered an email that someone had posted on a FB local trading site. Otoe County Swap and Talk. Knowing this had to be a scam I have contacted these folks and would like someone from the ScamPulse.com to look over the ongoing transcripts. Notice in the initial emails they say they will be sending $1,750.00 upfront, and I am to keep $350 and send the rest to a Graphic Installer. Then in a later email they say keep $350 and send $1,600.00, i haven’t been in school for a while but that doesn’t add up to $1,750.00 Will it do any good to take this check to law enforcement when/if I receive it?
Victim Location 84084
Total money lost $3,480
Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order
I found out about on facebook. "Amp Energy Drink" runs a study group. They ask you to put a wrap on your car in exchange for money. They send you a check of $1780 dollars. They ask for your address, name, etc. You deposit the check and it bounces almost immediately. The checks are from different people and different banks.