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ScamSafe helps foil work-at-home check scam!
ScamSafe Exclusive -- UPDATE
Xian Energy (www.purexian.biz) has had their signup web form shutdown! Dick Hambrice, who tirelessly has been working to shutdown these scammers, told us his story and our publicity (and some emails we sent) got the message across to the provider who hosted Xian's web signup forms/email. The company is WCHost, who outsources their servers at HKNet. Give them credit. WCHost, who responded directly to us, acted quickly after we published our story and did the right thing.
The job isn't done until these criminals have been found and arrested. So we expect they'll have their system up and running somewhere else eventually. But chalk one up for the good guys today!
--ScamSafe Editor
Category: FRAUD ALERTS
Posted on June 2, 2004 at 11:00 AM | Permalink
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It's simple, just don't even touch these things with a ten foot pole. It's not worth the risk.
Posted by: Tom at Jun 29, 2011 8:21:12 AM
hi, im wondering if anyone has seen FREE LOTTO, i tend to beleive that its legit, [email protected]. are they all scams or is there some real ones? free lotto seems to be a HUGE site??? if you have any info please rely asap , cheers
Posted by: kate at Dec 7, 2010 7:30:50 PM
I received several emails from this company, they provide an email address and telephone number, and someone actually answers the phone, but I know it's a scam. They want to send me checks to go cash at a check cashing place, then western union the money to them???.. yeah ok, and I just fell off the moon yesterday. lmao. this is what they sent me.
Hello
You are bothered by Interlink Development.Inc . You have applied for a
part-time job and registered at our web site as a financial agent. We
would like to inform you that the first check was sent to your
address, which was indicated during registration. This check is in the
amount of $3411,68 dated 05/12/2008 . You will get it within one to
three days. For fast cashing, you can make use of one of the nearest
to you “cashing offices” (although they charge for fast cashing, the
fee will not exceed more than 5 (percent) of the check amount; please
pay it from our sum of money.)Than you will take 8 (percent) from the
cashed sum of money as your commission fee. And the rest you should
wire to us by Western Union.
OUR COMPANY SUPPORT LINE NUMBER IS 970-372-5195.
WE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND YOU THAT IN CASE YOU MANAGE TO CASH THE CHECK
WITHIN 1-3 DAYS FROM THE MOMENT YOU GET IT YOUR COMMISSION WILL BE
HIGHER. YOUR SHARE WILL BE 20 ( percent ) OF THE CHECK AMOUNT. YOU MAY
TAKE 20 OF THE CHECK AMOUNT IF YOU TRANSFER MONEY WITHIN THIS TIME. IF
CHECK CASHING TIME EXCEEDS THIS TIME PERIOD YOU WILL GET STANDARD 8
COMMISSION OF THE CHECK AMOUNT.
ALL COSTS IN REGARD OF MONEY TRANSFER BY WESTERN UNION ARE DEDUCTED
FROM OUR SUM OF MONEY.You do not have to pay for anything.
Information for transferring money by Western Union:
1)First Name - Aleksey
2)Last Name - Sorokin
3)City - ST. PETERSBURG
4)Country - RUSSIA
Please use “money in minutes” service if available
After you have transferred money by Western Union you will be given
the MTCN (Money Control Transfer Number). It consists of 10 digits.
After you make the Transfer please email us the same day
the following data:
PLEASE, SPECIFY THE FOLLOWING DATA COMPLETELY
1) Your address (as you filled in the Western Union form):...........
2) Your full name (as you filled in the Western Union form):..........
3) Amount of the transfer:...............
4) Money Transfer Control Number [MTCN]:..........
After we get money and are certain of your efficiency, the number of
checks for cashing will be increased and you may be getting them on a
daily basis. We appreciate the quality of our partnership and hope for
mutual cooperation for a long time.
Please you are kindly requested to email us back in regard of this
message that you have read it and understood.
How can I report these people? This is crazy. The FBI or someone needs to start a investigation and have their people cash these checks and mail them to see who they are going to and trace it or something.
Posted by: Sakeitha at May 15, 2008 7:58:56 AM
This one arrived this morning, twice. How he got my e-mail I'll never know. We are a UN agency.
-----Original Message-----
> From: Mr David White [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 11:20 AM
> To: Stephens, Ms. Suzanna (WDC)
> Subject: LETS WORK TOGETHER !
>
> Good day,
> Before you read further, please note that response to these email
> should only be sent to [email protected] My name is Mr David
> White, i am an artist by profession, I got your email address from
> the British Chamber of Commerce and decided to contact you with a Job
> Offer. Am presently looking for a representative in the USA, These
> job offer will enable you earn At least $2,500 every month and it's
> part time(1-2hrs a week).
> Most of my customers are AMERICANS, and they all want to pay me with
> American Checks, which is hard for me to cash here in the United
> kingdom, So I decided to search for a reliable and honest person in
> USA to help me in cashing these Checks and send me cash here in the
> United Kingdom.
> If you are interested, this job offer will not affect your present
> work, all I need from you is utmost honesty and sincerity;which is
> the bed rock of every successful business. kindly send me the
> information's below and I will have my customers send the payment to you immediately:
>
> * Full Name.
> * Residential Address(In Full,Not P.O.BOX).
> * State and Zip code.
> * Contact Home Phone number(s).
> * Cell number's.
> * Email.
>
> Reply me as soon as possible only if you are interested .
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> David White
>
> [email protected]
Posted by: Susan A Stephens at May 7, 2008 11:41:10 AM
My boyfriend was also a vitim of a buisness at home scam. He was mailed some westrern union money orders and even called wal mart to verify that they were legit. He purcased one thing from electronics and the money order went through no questions asked. Then while purchasing some things at the front registers the police were called and he was told that it was fraudulent. He explained he verifyed them via wal mart and even made a purchce with no problems. The police had him return the purchace that was unopened and wal mart said they were not going to persue charges. About a week later he was charged for petity larceny and now he is sitting in jail for posession of a forged check and the larceny. On top of that the police here in this small town in upstate ny think he is the one making these fake checks because we just relocated here from florida and they say it all started when he arrived so obviously there are more cases than this one. They also called him in a week prior to his arrest and gave him a lie detector test THREE times and he passed all three. Is there anyone out there who can help me or give me some legal advice as to what we can do? My spouse was not working at the time so he took this oppurtunity to work and spend time with our one year old who cries for her daddy. Any help and any advice will be so appreciated as he goes to court on the 1st of April and we were not aware of these scams until this happened to me.
Posted by: Kristina at Mar 13, 2008 7:42:05 PM
I recieved this email in regards to a resume posting.......PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR THIS SCAM AND OHTERS::::
JEFF & JODY TEXTILE LTD REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED
My name is Jeff Jordan.,i saw your ads on the craigslist network.. I reside in London UK with an extended family..And what i do for a living is Art works design Ceo of Jeff & Jody Texile Ltd, I am looking for a representative in your country who will be helping me receive my payment from all the customers i have in your countryi will be willing to pay 10% for every transaction, this wouldn't affect your present state of work. So if you think you are trust worthy with banking experience, think about this and get back at me if you want to help me out because the cost of coming to in your country and getting payments is very expensive.I once had a representative which has traveled out to Italy for a fashion exhibition programe who wont be back until next year August and during this period i still have to collect my money from my customers, so for now i need a representative is in your country who will be handling the payment aspect for me. These payments are in form of money orders and cashier's checks and they would come to you in your name if you are willing to assist as a representative, so all you need do is cash the money order/cashier checks deduct your percentage 10% and the western union Charges from the money then wire the rest back.You are entitled to 10% commission for any transaction(that is for any MONEY ORDERS or CASHIER's CHECK ).This transaction is risk free and legal . Please reply only if you will like to work from home part-time and get paid weekly without leaving or it affecting your present job. Please get back to me with your Complete information:
JEFF & JODY TEXTILES APPLICATION FORM
1). FULL NAMES:__________________
2). DATE OF BIRTH: ______________________
3). GENDER:______________________________
4). MARITAL STATUS:_____________________
5).FULL POSTAL ADDRESS: ____________________________________
6).CITY,STATE,ZIP CODE:___________________________________
7).TELEPHONE NUMBER:____________________________
8).EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________
9).OCCUPATION:_________________________________
______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
10).BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORK EXPIRENCE :_______________________________________
11)DO YOU HAVE A CHECK CASHING ACCOUNT?________________YES/NO__________________________
12)WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR BANK? ___________________________________
NB: Jeff & Jody Textiles will never ask you for anything more then that no bank account number, routing number, credit card, passwords, s.s.n # etc. If anyone asks for those on our behalf please do not give out this info. This is to ensure your security and non involvement in cases of Identity Theft.Address your reply to [email protected]
Best Regards
CEO JEFF & JODY TEXTILES
JEFF JORDAN
Posted by: alisha at Dec 11, 2007 12:02:22 PM
if any one gets a email from antonio hewlett/linleedesigners, please be aware that they are scammers, but the part that didnt make me suspect was, the bank was a us bank out of texas jp morgan chase bank, but i was suposed to send the funds to california, the check was verified over the phone, then i waited a week, went back to the bank and the account was closed i was so embarassed
Posted by: keisha at Oct 4, 2007 9:08:10 AM
Has anyone ever heard of Michel Girardin he states he is affiliated with SPI Packaging?
Posted by: Linda McGhee at Sep 22, 2007 10:59:04 AM
thank God for scamsafe
Posted by: linda at Sep 22, 2007 10:55:51 AM
Hi.
Is type-at-home.com a sacm? Also. Are there any legitimate work at home data entry jobs out ther? If so please share that information with me.
TMoore
Posted by: TMoore at Jan 1, 2007 11:06:59 PM
I recently responded to a work at home job posting from Spi Packaging. They are located in the Netherlands. The position was for an accounts representative. They wanted my bank info, account number, name of bank, etc. I told them I wasn't comfortable giving out that information. I also asked them how would they receive the money from me, once I received it from the customers. Sounds like a scam to me, I have seen this job posted on several job boards. Anyone had dealings with this company ?
Posted by: Pam Rodgers at Oct 10, 2006 2:47:19 PM
This scam is huge! I was contacted by ADT-ecommerce and before I ever filled out any contract, i received 2 checks in the mail totally $3601. This Rodriguez guy started pressuring me to cash the checks before they cleared promising more money to me! If you get a response to your resume from Career Builder, delete it! Out of curiosity, I called the people that issued the checks. One person had a closed account because his bank recognized 2 other checks trying to be cashed as fraud (one check was actually presented against this poor guys account twice), and the other account didn't exist. Scam, scam, scam!!!! If I would have sent any money Western Union, as ordered, I would beout $3600 plus a $145 Western Union Transfer fee to Spain (that's wherethe money was supposed to be wired)..... I hope this guy realizes how he is wrecking lives at the time when they are probably financially strapped anyway. He deserves everything he gets in jail because hopefully that's where he is going!
Posted by: Daniel at Jul 29, 2006 1:59:04 AM
I also received a job offer on hot jobs.com through yahoo from adt ecommerce. Michael Rodriguez is the name that is being used. I checked out their web site and it seemed legit. The BBB had a rating for them of 3 stars. I recieved 2 checks from them and deposited them. After that I did some more research on the this company and came to this website and found out I've been scammed. I went to my bank explaining the situation and they just put a note on the account to have the checks returned to the bank and that it was an internet scam. I haven't wired them any money, thank goodness. They don't think they'll clear, but I don't know yet. I also filed a report to ic3.gov (FBI) of my situation. Is there anything else I should do?
Posted by: Chris at Jul 10, 2006 4:01:12 PM
Hello all..I never thought I would be in this situation. But, I was trying to rent out a condo that I had leased, and moved out of , early(really early) well, anyways, beautiful place, and I posted it on myspace..to see what kind of response I would get. A woman who said she was from the UK contacted me, she said she wanted to move in asap, but I had sent her the application and lease several times and she never sent or faxed it to me..I was a little hesitant after that. But, I had never spoken with her and it seemed as though from her emails that she spoke very little english.I gave her my work address, b/c she kept asking me for my address(even though in every email I gave her the brokers Info.)Okay..to make a long story short-she sent me over $4000 in cashiers checks!! I would love to take the money and run! j/k but what do i do???I have known of her info and she wants me to send the remaining balance from the condo to her {"mover"? in Bangkok? What should I do?? I would obviously wait until the $ goes through to send it to bangkok, but is that okay?????HELP????
=========================
Megan,
THis is Tom from ScamSafe. No question this is a scam. I recommend you break off contact with this person and do NOT deposit the checks or spend the money. Thousands of people ahve been nailed in these scams. Don't expect law enforcement to do anything about it, just protect yourself and do not ever do business with anyone that does something like this. You can report it to http://www.ic3.gov (FBI) if you want. Good luck.
--Tom
Posted by: Megan at Jun 24, 2006 5:46:52 AM
The check cashing scam appears to be using the name www.ADT-Ecommerce.com. The contacting party is Michael Rodriguez. From information provided by Network Solutions, it appears that this site was only registered on May 20, 2006. Maybe we can shut it down quickly.
Scott A. Anderson
Posted by: Scott Anderson at Jun 23, 2006 8:42:11 AM
I too received an email from Tessa Barkley and Amanda Richards about cashing checks and money orders and receiving 10% and take the remainder and wait for email telling you what to do with this money once cashed. I received a cashier check in the mail for $2860.00. Something didn't set well with me so I started looking up information on the internet,also contacted Monster.com and I forwarded the information to them. The first thing she asked me was what is the job id#, And I couldn't find one. And also go with your first sense if something doesn't feel right. It probably isn't. Also I would like to say thank you for providing this information.
Posted by: kiki at May 21, 2006 9:56:13 PM
I was contacted by Tessa Barkley and Amanda Richards. The subject on the email said it was regarding my resume on Monster. I did not remember posting my resume in the last few years but I read the first email. The wanted to contract me to cash checks for them. I was promised $900 salary per month and 10% of the checks I cash. I responded to the first email and I was sent a contract. The email looked legit but the part that really bothered me was that I was not able to contact them by phone since they were not able to take calls at this time. I immediately did a research on the company and I found this website. Thanks for preventing me from making a HUGE mistake. I hope others see this before they make an error and trust these people.
Posted by: Lisa at May 9, 2006 10:41:26 AM
I too was introduced to a WORK AT HOME scam. International Healthcare was what they called themselves. Tessa Barkley sent a contract to me that looked legit and I researched the Internet but could not find anything on this company. They said they would send me a 1099 to file at the end of the year so why not take a chance.I needed some cash for a school loan and it sounded legit. All they needed for me to do is to process cashier checks and money orders from an existing bank account. Then when the check clears, which they just may do, take the money out minus the 10% for me and the Western Union fees and send the remaining money Western Union. If the check cashes then they will send me more checks to cash. My monthly salary would be 900.00 a month. I thought a cashiers check was as good as CASH. WRONG. I sent the money and then I called my bank and I had a negative balance of the cashiers check (2860.00). Yes, it was counterfeit. I thought........I can't pay this amount of money back, I acted quickly and called Western Union and had the pick up stopped. I was fortunate enough to be able to get the money and pay the bank back. That was really a close call. This experience really makes me think about how these crooks can easily destroy innocent peoples lives and reputations. I have learned a lesson the hard way but I thank God I didn't become a victim. I feel sorry for all the people that have been victimized by these corrupt people on the Internet.......searching for people looking for jobs.
Posted by: Tee at Apr 6, 2006 1:26:54 AM
I too was introduced to a WORK AT HOME scam. International Healthcare was what they called themselves. Tessa Barkley sent a 7 page contract to me explaining everything about the job and the company. I researched the Internet but could not find anything on this company. They said they would send me a 1099 to file at the end of the year so why not.I needed some cash for a school loan and it sounded legit. All they needed for me to do is to process cashier checks and money orders from an existing bank account. Then when the check clears, which they just may do, take the money out minus the 10% for me and the Western Union fees and send the remaining money Western Union. If the check cashes then they will send me more checks to cash. My monthly salary would be 900.00 a month. I thought a cashiers check was as good as CASH. WRONG. I sent the money and then I called my bank and I had a negative balance of the cashiers check (2860.00). Yes, it was counterfeit. I thought........I can't pay this amount of money back, I acted quickly and called Western Union and had the pick up stopped. I was fortunate enough to be able to get the money and pay the bank back. That was really a close call. This experience really makes me think about how these crooks can easily destroy innocent peoples lives and reputations. I have learned a lesson the hard way but I thank God International Healthcare got the short end of the stick. I feel sorry for all the people that have been victimized by these corrupt people on the Internet. I did report this company to Monster.com/ FBI, Ripoff Report, FDIC, BBB and Consumer Affairs
Posted by: Tee at Apr 6, 2006 12:59:01 AM
I too am a victim of this "check-cashing" scam. The name of the business was Moontrack, Inc. They were a financial firm in Latvia. I am in the process of speaking with the FBI and my bank. I was out of work due to health reasons and needed money, so I too thought that this e-mail from a jobposting website was legit. David Bauman was the contact that I had. He and the website seemed legit. But now I know different.
Posted by: Sheila at Oct 13, 2005 8:19:48 AM
I recieved a check to cash from this E address,
telling me to withdraw the money and contact them after I had the cash in hand. Is this legit???
HELP!!
Posted by: Linda at Jul 15, 2005 4:09:45 PM
I was recently contacted via email and got a very official sounding email regarding International Healthcare Inc. Then researched on the web and found your blog. Thanks. It must have been Hotjobs.com or monster. Seemed rather fishy to me.
Posted by: Dutchman at Jun 14, 2005 6:57:02 PM
Attention victims of work-at-home scams
If you are a victim of a work-at-home check cashing scam which was posted on a job board web site like Careerbuilder or Monster, AND you are a resident of the NY Metro area, please read on.
I was contacted by someone writing an article for a major US newspaper. She wants to speak with people who live in the NY area that have been victimized by one of these work-at-home scams. She is happy to keep it anonymous if you don't want your name revealed in the article.
To contact her, send an email to [email protected].
Posted by: Tom, Editor of ScamSafe at Jun 13, 2005 5:30:56 PM
Hello:
I was recently slammed with several counterfeit checks from Canada to my business. I too responded to a work at home scam for payment processing on a part-time basis.
The checks totaled $198,400 originated from Legitimate company in Canada and drawn from American Bank. Low and below, I went to my local bank to deposit check. I ask the bank to check for validity. It turns out the risk dept put note on check..stating that the check was counterfeit.
In addition, I have received US Postal Money Orders from UK that total in excess of $4500. We deposited and cashed the money orders to wire to a gentleman in Nigeria as we were instructed in the e-mail. I ask the guy why does he need the money wired to the gentleman in Nigeria. He stated that his father was in the hospital and they needed the money to pay the medical bills and that he needs to see the doctor immediately as the father was dying.
Out of the kindness of my heart, I made several trips to the Western Union Office for this gentleman. I told him that he is more than welcome to phone me to confirm receipt of the wire.
This male phoned me in reference on several occassions, he befriended my family. I thought he was a nice gentleman to do that for his friend.
I guess because of the stressors that were going on in my life. I did not realize that it would cost me my livelihood with my bank. (I am to embarassed to go into the bank). I just feel like a moron.
The bank makes me feel like a criminal and it is not my fault. But the State that I reside in is known for throwing the book and locking you up in a heart beat. I just wish I was not so quick or desperate to help.
I will probably be facing a felony conviction for the 1st time. What will happen when they put the handcuffs on me? And I have to serve 20 years behind bars with individuals, who have no regards from the system or me. I have a little girl who is six years old. This would hurt me to have to leave her. I just wish I could leave and start fresh some where else. The idea that there are individuals out there who can bleed you until you are penniless really upsets me.
Can someone help me please or direct me? Who do I need to talk to in Texas? Do I contact the US Marshalls or the FBI.
Posted by: kassandra at May 18, 2005 5:49:01 PM
Hello
I would be VERY cautious about this "Business Post" matter. What is the comp to you for your services? Be sure to let your bank know the arrangement. Contact Mr Ruiz to confirm he's needing the money sent to Russia. I agree, it smells EXACTLY like checkbank.biz and purexian.biz. ......who are CRIMINALS.
Dick
Posted by: Richard Hambrice at Jun 7, 2004 4:49:13 PM
I found the company called Business Post at www.jobvertise.com on 5-23-04. I emailed them over a two week period. It is almost exactly the same experience as you have subscribed. At this point I have gotten the check from someone in florida named Mr. Ruiz. The check appears to be good as I have not heard back from the bank. I also have not sent the wire transfer yet> I have to wait until Monday. At this point I am not sure if this is legit or not. My contact person is Mr. Michail Birman. Of course he wants me to send the money to someone in Russia. If anyone can help me please advise a.s.a.p. Thank you.
Posted by: michael anderson at Jun 6, 2004 7:55:01 PM
Hello Tom
Need your help .....again. Verio.com is presently hosting contact/sign up IP:204.2.96.247
for the purexian.biz thieves. Contact there is [email protected] and [email protected]
Thanks,
Dick
Posted by: Richard Hambrice at Jun 6, 2004 1:29:57 AM