Victim Location 20330
Type of a scam Employment
Initial Contact was made via text message. "Interview Alert! I believe this is [Name was inserted here]?? I am Ms Lim Cheng from Soilbuild Construction Group Ltd. We reviewed your application posted on Indeed for the Customer Service Representative/Data Entry $39.84 per hour position. Reply back for more details If Interested. Thank You The interview is via Google Hangout, Do you have a google hangout account ?. Kindly logon to https://hangouts.google.com/?& and have Google Hangout setup ASAP and let me know once done so we can proceed. . ." Secondary contact was made via Google Hangouts Instant Messaging. These are some of the messages I received that seemed rather questionable. "Welcome to SOILBUILD CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD! I’m Mr Wong Yoon Thim, one of the Hiring managers of the company. I joined the group in 2013 to carry out the functions of the human resource and i’m also a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. I would be the one to brief you about the position and the company. Kindly introduce yourself indicating your full name, sex, indicate if you are above 20 and where are you located ? hat is why we are looking for ( 42 ) new hires to work from home. Once the new branches have been built at your location, you can either chose to work in the office or continue working from home." "The funds for the software programs/working equipment will be provided for you by the company via check. The check will cover the cost of a Brand new Hp Laptop, Printer, Scanner, Time tracker with a fast internet connection you need to start working with and other Office Equipment’s/Software’s. The check may be issued out by any of our 1,085 affiliated companies who owes SOILBUILD CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD some amount of money so this automatically serves as our refund as it is used solely for the benefit of our employees." "Make sure you use the funds as instructed for the software programs/working equipment and I will refer you to one of the company’s certified vendors you are to purchase them from at a discount rate due to the company’s long lasting relationship and agreement with them. The vendor will be responsible for making the installations of the software with the required updates and patches before shipping them to you. All working materials come with the company’s official logo branded on them. Okay?" "The check will be mailed and delivered to your home via FedEx or USPS courier service and once you receive the check you are needed to have it deposited to your bank account via the Teller or ATM machine or Drive Thru for immediate clearance. The funds will be credited and available in your account for cash out within 1 – 2 business days. You are to purchase the working materials from any of the company’s certified vendors who we have been buying from for years now and I will be right here to provide instructions from the Accounting Department. Do you understand me?" "I need you to provide me with the following: Your full names, current Home address, Phone numbers and e-mail address to enable our secretary enlist them into the Company’s Register for proper documentation. It is also required by the Accounting Department for the mailing of the check." "All we inquire from you is good work and trust,you will enjoy every moment working with the company, I have been working for the company for years now and it has been a great opportunity for me and my family and I want to assure you that you are dealing with a legitimate company, Also i don’t want you to have a double doubted mind about this opportunity, Its real. All your hard work would be worth it at the end." "You will be receiving an Employment Offer Letter in your Email Box tomorrow morning. You’re to print it out, sign on it and Email it back to me Okay ?"
Victim Location 75287
Type of a scam Employment
Initial Contact was made via text message.
"Interview Alert! I believe this is [Name was inserted here]??
I am Ms Lim Cheng from Soilbuild Construction Group Ltd. We reviewed your application posted on Indeed for the Customer Service Representative/Data Entry $39.84 per hour position. Reply back for more details If Interested. Thank You
The interview is via Google Hangout, Do you have a google hangout account ?.
Kindly logon to https://hangouts.google.com/?& and have Google Hangout setup ASAP and let me know once done so we can proceed. . ."
Secondary contact was made via Google Hangouts Instant Messaging. These are some of the messages I received that seemed rather questionable.
"Welcome to SOILBUILD CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD!
I’m Mr Wong Yoon Thim, one of the Hiring managers of the company. I joined the group in 2013 to carry out the functions of the human resource and i’m also a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.
I would be the one to brief you about the position and the company.
Kindly introduce yourself indicating your full name, sex, indicate if you are above 20 and where are you located ?"
"Our Corporate Head-Office is located at 23 Defu South Street 1, Singapore 533847. Hours are flexible and you can also chose to work from anywhere of your choice, the pay is $39.84 per hour during full working hours and the training is $27.00 per hour and will be getting your payment weekly via check or direct deposit, if you are employed you are going to be working full time or part time.
We are setting up so many branches all over the U.S and near your location. That is why we are looking for ( 42 ) new hires to work from home. Once the new branches have been built at your location, you can either chose to work in the office or continue working from home."
"The funds for the software programs/working equipment will be provided for you by the company via check. The check will cover the cost of a Brand new Hp Laptop, Printer, Scanner, Time tracker with a fast internet connection you need to start working with and other Office Equipment’s/Software’s.
The check may be issued out by any of our 1,085 affiliated companies who owes SOILBUILD CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD some amount of money so this automatically serves as our refund as it is used solely for the benefit of our employees."
"Make sure you use the funds as instructed for the software programs/working equipment and I will refer you to one of the company’s certified vendors you are to purchase them from at a discount rate due to the company’s long lasting relationship and agreement with them. The vendor will be responsible for making the installations of the software with the required updates and patches before shipping them to you.
All working materials come with the company’s official logo branded on them. Okay?"
"The check will be mailed and delivered to your home via FedEx or USPS courier service and once you receive the check you are needed to have it deposited to your bank account via the Teller or ATM machine or Drive Thru for immediate clearance. The funds will be credited and available in your account for cash out within 1 – 2 business days. You are to purchase the working materials from any of the company’s certified vendors who we have been buying from for years now and I will be right here to provide instructions from the Accounting Department. Do you understand me?"
"I need you to provide me with the following: Your full names, current Home address, Phone numbers and e-mail address to enable our secretary enlist them into the Company’s Register for proper documentation. It is also required by the Accounting Department for the mailing of the check."
"All we inquire from you is good work and trust,you will enjoy every moment working with the company, I have been working for the company for years now and it has been a great opportunity for me and my family and I want to assure you that you are dealing with a legitimate company, Also i don’t want you to have a double doubted mind about this opportunity, Its real. All your hard work would be worth it at the end."
"You will be receiving an Employment Offer Letter in your Email Box tomorrow morning. You’re to print it out, sign on it and Email it back to me Okay ?"
I asked:
"I am concerned. Should my start date not begin until after all of the paperwork is completed?
Also, is a background check not required?
Or is that part of tomorrow’s tasks?"
The reply:
"Yes all would become cleared to you tomorrow morning once you receive your employment offer letter. Okay ?"
"Once again, congratulations on your new job position with SOILBUILD CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD. We look forward to commencing working with you as soon as possible. We make every effort to ensure that employees have an exciting and fulfilling career where learning and growth never cease."