Victim Location 77450
Type of a scam Employment
I was approached last week by text offering employment as a "Data Entry Specialist and Office Assistant 2" working remotely from home. This was an unsolicited contact but they probably used resume and contact info that was available on several employment websites that I’m using. They offered good salary, training, laptop and money to purchase software. They emailed a check to me for purchase of software and office equipment and asked that it be copied and deposited into my bank account online using my bank’s banking app. They emailed an offer of employment letter to me and asked for it to be signed by me and returned within 24 hours along with a copy of my drivers license. I tried to verify the offer and individuals with Realty One Group to no avail. I deposited the check but immediately noticed discrepancy’s on the check face including bank address and company name. After checking, it was obvious that it was fake. I reported the scam to my bank and they expunged the check from my account and marked it fraud. Luckily I did not send the employment letter back or give them any personal financial info, SS number or driver’s license number. There were three people who contacted me by email or text: Doreen Kundelius – "Recruit Manager", Rebecca Ann Brooks – "Head of Operations Manager" and Ben Brandon – "from Real ONE Group company".