Yea the ad was on craigslist and they went by the name Maureen Roberts they sent a picture of some lady saying it was them and they worked for Fybom inc and that they needed a personal assistant they sent me the same letter with the phone number +1 (347) 674-2318 . They sent a $3540 check and told me to keep $500 and to buy these scratch off cards of $500 each and send her the numbers. Thank goodness I didn't deposit the check into my account but I'm just mad that people would go through these lengths to try and scam people that are really in need of a job and are trying to do things the legal way
Take all information gathered to your local attorney generals office. IMMEDIATELY!!
And for those of you who have already deposited a check from these scammers, close account. By now they may have already found your account number. go in person to discuss with your bank. you will have several documents to sign but do it please. RIGHT AWAY!!!!
In PA there is a few people who almost lost their homes because of this. Yes, their homes. when they found their account numbers (when check was deposited) they traced all credit information attached. Then forged names and social's and took equity out. All happened in less than a week.
Take all information gathered to your local attorney generals office. IMMEDIATELY!!
And for those of you who have already deposited a check from these scammers, close account. By now they may have already found your account number. go in person to discuss with your bank. you will have several documents to sign but do it please. RIGHT AWAY!!!!
In PA there is a few people who almost lost their homes because of this. Yes, their homes. when they found their account numbers (when check was deposited) they traced all credit information attached. Then forged names and social's and took equity out. All happened in less than a week.
I would go a few steps further. If you have been a victim of this scam, contact your bank, yes, but also do this....in this order.
1) File a report with your local authorities. Take it with you when you go to the bank in person and close the account as suggested by Bebe.
2)After closing the account, open a new one with new numbers.
3) Place a flag on your report with Experian Equifax and TransUnion. This will prevent new lines of credit being taken out in your name without first verifying that it is you applying. This coverage is free and last for 6 months.
I just received a check in the mail today for 2,964.00 from a man named Rodger Bassett from California he said that he wanted me to be his personal assistant smh I knew this had to be fake I'm glad I'm smart enough not to cash it