Victim Location 91356
Type of a scam Employment
I have been contacted through a work site called Upwork. The job position was for a virtual assistant job
Here is the message i got. I did communicate for 2 days via hangout messenger, i received a check through my email asking me to cash the check asap and to keep $200 out of it (the total check was $2250). To use the rest of the money to purchase software from one of their vendors to put on a computer they would send to me (to do some accounting work).
Once i received the check i contacted the originating bank (Credit 1 union) and was told that the cashiers check was fraudulent. Not to cash it.
It seemed tooo good to be true. I asked many times for email address, and for phone number to verify that is was legit and that was always dismissed by Mr Hedrick Johnson (fake name i am sure). Supposedly board member of Se[censored]ding company
Dear Applicant,
Your resume has been reviewed by our HR Department in reference to our AD posted on www.upwork.com we believe you are capable of handling this position based on your resume. Your details has been forwarded to Mr Hedrick Johnson (Hiring Manager),He would be conducting an online interview with you to discuss the Job Details, Pay Scale and Benefits, etc.
You are to set up a screen name with gmail hangout and add up the company Hiring Manager’s hangouts screen name ([email protected]) and instant message him for an online interview/briefing exercise. If you don’t have a Google-hangout on your computer, then log on to www.hangouts.google.com to download one for free then Set up an account with Google hangout. He is online waiting for you.
Your verification code is SR – 009 this would serve as your identification number throughout the on-line hiring process. Your timely response matters a lot, this is an online work from home and working hours are flexible.
Interview Scheduled : Online.
Time: ASAP
Training is Available
Human Resources
Your swift and timely response matters a lot in this beneficial position… We look forward to having you on the team.
Best regard
Hedrick Johnson.