Victim Location 48111
Type of a scam Employment
I see there are a few that sound EXACTLY like this…we were thankfully all SMART enough to NOT do anything…I was on Upwork.com (never heard of it until looking on Pinterest for work from home ideas)
I did "apply" or put a "bid" in for this job…I already was leary due to them being brand new and no payment method being verified…but me being new I figured why not just interview…here is my copy and paste…I will then let you know about this amazing "too good to be true" check I JUST received.
this is the job post from upwork…. <span title="https://www.upwork.com/jobs/Administrative-Assistant-Data-Entry_~01319320a960959708
https://www.upwork.com/jobs/Administrative-Assistant-Data-Entry_~01319320a960959…⇄ />
it was for "We seek to Hire an Administrative Assistant/Data Entry personnel in our company.."
here is our chat via yahoo….
her email is: [email protected]
*** Monday
Yes, I sent that I was ready to proceed
I hope this is better?
I opened up a new Tab, hoping that the errors will stop happening! I keep sending you messages, but you are not getting them.
pr
Monday
Are you aware that this job is online job work from home?
Are you currently employed?
Can you get my message now ?
EN
*** Monday
I am aware of the job being online. I do not work, I am a stay at home mom
Yes, I hope you got mine?
pr
Monday
Are you aware that this job is online job work from home?
Are you currently employed?
Are you aware that this job is online job work from home?
Are you currently employed?
EN
*** Monday
Yes I am aware of it being an online job
pr
Monday
Will you be able to devote 8 hours of your time to this company daily?
How much training do you think you need to become a productive employee?
EN
Erin Monday
I am a stay at home mom
Yes I will be able to devote 8 hours daily
pr
Monday
Do you have a Printer, Fax Machine,Scanner and a Photocopier?
What do you understand by privacy and code of conduct?
EN
Erin Monday
I am familiar with many of your tasks, I really do not think I will need much training.
I have all of the above and I understand+ the privacy laws and will abide by them
pr
Monday
Have you ever worked from home?
What do you understand by petty cash?
EN
Erin Monday
I have only babysat from home, I did schooling online and some medical billing online from my previous employer
Petty cash is when you store money kept by an organization for expenditure on small items
pr
Monday
If you are been hired by the company, How would you like to be Paid ? Weekly Or Bi-Weekly ?
What means of Payment do you prefer ? Check, Direct Deposit
ok and what bank do you operate with?
EN
Erin Monday
I would prefer Weekly, however whatever the company standard is will do. Direct Deposit would be best, or even through PayPal. I operate with Huntington bank here
pr
Monday
Well you have done well so far and you seem like a perfect fit for this position.
Yes..i got them
EN
Erin Monday
That makes me happy. I would love to be able to work from home! This really is something I am good at. I am a very hard worker and once I know what I am to do, I perfect my skills to be the best I can
That makes me happy. I would love to be able to work from home! This really is something I am good at. I am a very hard worker and once I know what I am to do, I perfect my skills to be the best I can
pr
Monday
I need you to hold on online because i need to forward our conversation to the Head Dept to enable them see if you are committed and good for this job.I need you to hold back online
EN
Erin Monday
okay
okay, I will be here.
pr
Monday
I am back…Are you still here with me?
EN
Erin Monday
Yes I am
Yes I am (sorry I am not sure if you received it the first time)
pr
Monday
I received your message
EN
Erin Monday
Okay
pr
Monday
Are you there or getting my message ?
EN
Erin Monday
I have not received any messages other that that you received mine
pr
Monday
Congratulations the company has decided to give you a chance for you to work for the company.We will like to see your diligence,Charisma,Commitement to this job.
EN
Erin Monday
Yay!! That is awesome! I am so happy
What are the next steps?
(if you sent anything I did not get it)
pr
Monday
Before you start work you will recieve a payment ,you will be using this payment to set up your mini office by purchasing accounting software plus the shippng logistics,cos we will be sending you some equipment you will be needing to start work with, immediately you get this payment you start work
EN
Erin Monday
okay
pr
Monday
The company will issue you a check to enable you purchase all the softwares and EQUIPMENTS you need to start work with..
NOTE: All softwares are to be purchased from the software office the company has been buying from for years now
As soon as you receive the check you are to have it taken to your Bank and have it deposited . It Takes 24hrs for the check to be cleared in your account ,once you have the funds in your account,you will then have the payment made to the vendor who for the shipment of your Equipment and complete working Materials to be shiped out to you via FedEx overnight delivery. For your training to Start ASAP.
Is all that understood ?
EN
Erin Monday
Yes it is. I know I will need a contract in the Upwork website before I can start. When will that be ready
pr
Monday
You will be getting your paper work a HR document during your orientation and training from your supervisor,you are to fill,sign and send back to us,we take out taxes okay ?
Congratulations the company has decided to give you a chance for you to work for the company.We will like to see your diligence,Charisma,Commitement to this job.
Did you get my last message ?
EN
Erin Monday
That sounds good. How does the contract work through Upwork, I was told that it has to go through there.
pr
Monday
Before you start work you will recieve a payment ,you will be using this payment to set up your mini office by purchasing accounting software plus the shippng logistics,cos we will be sending you some equipment you will be needing to start work with, immediately you get this payment you start work
EN
Erin Monday
I received that message already
pr
Monday
No..You dont have anything to worry about the company will take care of that…i just want you to know that you will be working with our company dircetly now
Any contract will come from our company..is that understood ?
EN
Erin Monday
I will have to have a contract through upwork, if you would send it through there that is great. I had an issue in the past with a scam. If that does not work for you, I understand.
pr
Monday
The company have hired so you will be working and reporting directly with our company not work..is that understood ?
EN
Erin Monday
Maybe after this work time you put on the site is over I would understand, however with this one position I would need a contract through upwork.
pr
Monday
Our company will be send you offer letter and all peper works directly..We dont deal with scams as this job is 100% legit work from home position
EN
Erin Monday
That sounds good. Thank you
I do have to get off this now though.
pr
Monday
I need you to Provide me with your full name and Complete address and phone number for the issueing of the Check.And email that you will prefer your employment offer letter to be emailed to.
EN
Erin Monday
That sounds good. Thank you
***gave my name/address/phone***
pr
Monday
Good… i will need you to report online on the yahoo messenger by 8am your time tomorrow Morning for your job update.. and i will also use this opportunity to congratulate you as one of our staff… hope you will be a great asset to this great company?
Your offer letter will be sent to you after this interview process
EN
Erin Monday
okay. Thank you.
pr
Monday
Do have a great day..That will be all for today
I need you to Provide me with your full name and Complete address and phone number for the issueing of the Check.And email that you will prefer your employment offer letter to be emailed to.
Is that understood ?
pr
Yesterday, 7:35 AM
Hello..Erin..How are you doing today ?
EN
Erin Yesterday, 9:22 AM
Well. you
pr
Yesterday, 9:22 AM
Am doing fine thanks for asking
I want to welcome you to this company once again with out wasting much time today, i have just been informed by my superior officer that your job duties and training will commence once you receive your working equipment and supplies that is when we will start with training, note that today will be your first official day with us and all hours and time spend online will be put into records you are advise to be here online tomorrow morning 8am your time so i can provide you with your tracking number for your start up check as your start up check will be mail out today and get delievered to you tomorrow via usps courier service or fedex is that clear let me know if you have any questions ?
Are you stil there with me ?
Are you stil there with me ?
EN
Erin Yesterday, 9:40 AM
sorry, yes, not sure why it wont send
pr
Yesterday, 9:42 AM
Your start up check have been mailed out today and to be delivered tomorrow..Also your complete paper work will be shipped along side with your working equipment
EN
Erin Yesterday, 9:45 AM
okay, thank you!
pr
Yesterday, 9:47 AM
And if i may ask does your bank allows you have a check deposited VIA ATM ?
EN
Erin Yesterday, 9:49 AM
I believe so
pr
Yesterday, 9:49 AM
Good….We do advise ATM deposit because It’s easy, convenient and often faster than waiting in line and it also allows funds to be available to you under 24hours…Is that understood ?
EN
Erin Yesterday, 9:55 AM
okay
pr
Yesterday, 9:56 AM
Deposit Instruction:
***
Please be aware that there are 2 types of deposits (1) ATM deposit and (2) Deposit via the Mobile. We always advice our clients as well as staff to follow the ATM deposit rule because it speeds up the whole transaction process, this would be of good benefit to you whenever your pay check is been issued to you in payment for the services rendered to the company.
You are expected to deposit the check with your designated bank via ATM deposit, send an email with a scanned copy/ proof of the deposit slip to my email. Your good news and success with your instruction will be regarded, your efficiency to work will put you in contention for the end of the year bonus that normally occurs within the staffs of the company.
Is this Understood clearly ? And will you be having any problems or delay making an ATM Deposit ?
EN
Erin Yesterday, 10:04 AM
OKAY
(sorry, cap lock!)
pr
Yesterday, 10:05 AM
Do you understand the deposit instruction ?
Is this Understood clearly ? And will you be having any problems or delay making an ATM Deposit ?
EN
Erin Yesterday, 10:07 AM
yes
and no i will not
pr
Yesterday, 10:08 AM
Why..if i may ask ?
Are you there ?
pr
10:14 AM
Your start up check have been delivered..i believe you have it at hand
Hello..Good Morning..How are you doing today ?
Hello..Good Morning..How are you doing today ?
about 5 minutes after it being left in my door (I did not answer it) I received a text from 339-526-4315
I received a package from : Sylvia Tovar from 15511 Glen Lane Selma, Tx 78154
Enclosed was a very vague letter from a "Mr Dave Tuttle" ([email protected])
A check in the amount of $3,788.50 from a "Silver Lining Home Health Care INC 25 Washington Ln, Wyncote PA 19095….(which I did find by google, however they also have 3 other company names)
I looked up the routing number and it does match the bank and area…they did NOT ask for money back, but this is just too weird…