Fake Employers
In my job search on a popular job site I was contacted by two different employers who wanted to do an interview via Skype. The first time I interviewed for about an hour. I was then told that I was hired.
I was also informed that the employer was going to send me a check to purchase office equipment and software.
The next day I received a FedEx package with a check for $9,900. The was a letter that was not on letterhead instructing me to deposit the check and email thema copy of the deposit slip.
The employer Alan contacted me both via Skype and text. He instructed me to deposit the check via ATM only and not by teller. He was very persistent
The bank name on the check was written out of a bank in Texas. I attempted to call the bank but the call would not go through.
I went to my bank and asked guests services if the check was real? Of course it wasn't.
I told the employer via Skype that I was on to him and I'd notified the police. Needless to say I did not hear from them again.
Scam Run Hide .And turn the check over to the bank as fraud
Kevin, what a relief you didn't fall for it! Sounds like you know what you're doing. Thanks for sharing your story!
Honestly, the second you received that check you should have ceased all contact! Glad you caught it though and informed the police.
Same here: I was contacted by by email to contact a kevin walters. He instructed me to interview thru hangouts messenger. After interviewing for over an hour he said I was hired and gave me further instructions about receiving a check to purchase equipment and software. The next day he gave me a task to perform and time to meet him on hangouts the next day. The following day he gave me a tracking number for the check. The check was being delivered to South Carolina. .... I live in TX. He then asked for my banking info. I refused to give it to him. So he quickly deleted his hangout account.