Phoenix college student loses $3,100 due to job scam

A Phoenix college student who was looking for a job ended up getting scammed and lost $3,100.

[@KhaosAtom]

why doesn't the bank do a better job recognizing the check as fake before authorizing it? Seems like the bank is conspiring with this scam.

[@valuecalc]

Correct, Atom. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised! What a bunch of dirtbags.

[@almontoya5703]

They can't verify it on the spot. That's why there is a hold period until check is cleared. It's common sense as it's been like this for many many years

[@sebastianliu2009]

I agree. Usually when I do a mobile deposit MORE THAN $500 only $200 is available for access. The remaining balance will be on hold until the bank confirm it is valid.

[@puravidahomeinspections474]

The bank can't verify the checks. Too many to begin with. It's your responsibility to call the issuing bank to verify it.

[@vincentnnyc]

That is a new low…scamming a college student that doesn’t have money!

[@ParDiss-e4i]

True

[@danasmith858]

They got more money than you would believe

I got an email, and I was so close to checking out the check. Thank god, I got suspicious!

[@cynant2912]

Same thing happen to this woman not to long ago, that she was laid off from her job due to covid 19, so she decided to find a work from home job, she found one and they "hired" her, and send her a check around the same amount, she cashed the check, and her money is gone. What "company" would hire you, then send you a check? BIG RED FLAG!!

[@CognitoTanKhaiiHuitkh9917]

How does cashing the check drained her money?

[@franrc265]

@@CognitoTanKhaiiHuitkh9917 What happens is that as soon as she cashes the check, the scammers will tell her to send money from her bank account to their account. The check will then show as declined later on, so the scammer gets her money while she loses the money she sent to the scammer.

[@gigizurpos9678]

@@franrc265 did her account get banned . Once I deposited I knew it wasn’t right. I never touched the money it’s still pending. I have joint with my family I’m scared that they would be affected too

[@lovelysakurapetalsyt]

That's exactly why when I played with a scammer like that, I took all my money out of my account (I also needed to switch banks, so that was a plus). Idiots didn't realize I was playing with them until I exposed right to them that I knew lol

[@hanoc101]

So much victim blaming in these comments. SMH

[@valuecalc]

Naturally, the scammer provided no phone number or street address where he could be reached.

[@whosaidthat84]

"I am a staff" should've been a dead give away.

[@fh1172]

Thanks to this Video i avoided this accident. I recently applied to a similar job By UNICEF. I had send my personal info but thank god i avoided this

[@namisami6761]

I got a Unicef job work from home email too, luckily I searched it up for fraud

[@vannessagarcia4158]

How did you get your personal info back?

[@aneshaelizabeth]

I recently got the UNICEF scam too! I thought it was legit because the job was offered through my school.

[@Armaananan]

@@aneshaelizabeth I got it but sent my info because i didnt realize it was a scam

[@alyssarahming6336]

I’m in the same situation. Did y’all sent an ID because I did and was nervous that they might find me.

[@lnbt1]

it oftens happened for the new college students. Not just that college, every colleges. My daughter and many of her friends are in UC (University of California) got the email. She almost fall into trap. They sent her check, but we didn't deposit it. College needs to let all the new students know / be aware of this type of scam.

[@cyberBIGGT]

You can tell she is young and super naive

[@franrc265]

Yeah... This is such an obvious scam that's been going on for years. Something is wrong if they send you a check for 3500 then asks you to forward some of that money to some bookstore. I guess the girl hasn't worked a job in her life or else she would've thought something was very off. This is not how a hiring process works.

[@Dmil2424]

Lmao

[@allynfollette]

I got scammed in this same way about a month ago. Their grammar was good and they claimed to be an employee at the school, but after I gave them some money, I then realized it was fake.

[@vannessagarcia4158]

@@allynfollette how did you fix it? They halfway scammed me too in the same way

[@arobb2007]

They send counterfeit checks that will most likely bounce and a way for them to steal your entire money from your bank account.

[@jamescurry3746]

whenever you see the words "Im a staff in the college." run. Thats the biggest red flag.

[@apotbos]

Going to college without brains.

[@valuecalc]

Laugh my ass off! It seems to be getting worse. Just forget the colleges. They, too, can be scams.

[@geturlife1694]

Facts 😅

[@veronicabalderaz5001]

This happened to someone i know and they actually went to jail for awhile for this scam. it's so horrible these innocent people getting taking advantage of

[@fasdfasdf1783]

Why can’t she just get a normal job like rest of us like working at a fast food restaurant?

[@ammarsadeq6078]

Cos that’s not normal to everyone. Professional people want professional job like me

[@fasdfasdf1783]

@@ammarsadeq6078😂what does “professional” means to you? Well, don’t you think I want to be an engineer, doctor or successful lawyer? colleges need to stop looking at bullshit HS transcript, ACT SAT scores, which absolutely means nothing and just let people get in like public schools everyone will be able to make a good living. Who cares we do poorly in HS it’s in the past, move on and give people chance to see if they can make it. Shit nigga

[@ammarsadeq6078]

@@fasdfasdf1783 😂 so ur saying working in a restaurant is professional, u probably don’t know the difference between odd job and professional job.

[@fasdfasdf1783]

@@ammarsadeq6078 lol ok buddy

[@EmmaBrown-fl6xr]

Can't believe how some people can be so selfish and unethical! 😩 Let's raise awareness and demand accountability

[@Rangoon8]

She is too young and innocent. I’ve had about 5 or 6 job changes and never got pay in advance.

[@jeffrosati2570]

It's usually so obvious by the scammer's poor grammar and writing skills. Sorry for this lady, but people need to start paying attention.

[@trywait1979]

Well it is expected considering the standards of colleges now. Not the brightest but whoever gets the loans.

[@Moo2oob]

She made it to college?

[@Cadetsc]

What if she had deposited the check into her account and then don't forward it ? That way the scammer gets scammed

[@biancalucia8388]

The bank rejects the deposit

[@ursuladixon5902]

We they ask u to send money back!! SCAM!!

[@brialapoint2608]

Many banks hold checks for 2-5 days. In this case wait the whole five days. When they pressure you to send them money that's when the red flags go up high. But as a general rule you don't send jobs money nor do jobs send you no unless you do some sort of work first

[@anthonyflores9648]

Someone contacted me about some graphic design work, they tried to do the same to me. Profile pic was of a 60 year old white man ,but when I tried to call them through IG they immediately declined the call. IG allowed me to see, for a split second, who was on the end. Was a black man between 20-30 years old.

[@americarocks1776]

Kind of proves that college doesn't make you smart

[@valuecalc]

Correct. We can make ourselves be smart.

[@erastuskafuratumbo]

Knowing that you played a fundamental role in many of our refunds is absolutely remarkable. Grind Techiei The unbreakable dedication and tireless efforts to help the vulnerable in this space have earned you the trust and admiration of countless people!!

[@brialapoint2608]

Do surveys, sell t shirts but be careful about jobs

[@barfbaby]

the computers arent hacked - some staff or intern copies the data or gives access to ppl in India - those people copy the database.

[@danasmith858]

Well, let's hope she doesn't respond to be a model ads, she'll be working the street corner in no time

[@bill3641]

If something looks too good to be true................................

[@akary_studiottwtt7943]

same is happening to me

[@calmvibess_]

did you ever get your money back and what did you do??

[@Rebel-pf3nv]

Well fuck.. at least it wasn't $19,000 , people would been shitting Bricks while planning suicide..

[@fbksfrank4]

Lol! she "scammed" herself.

[@Defender78]

poor gal, losing all that money. i happen to have a way she can earn back some of that $

[@_Emrahn07]

I contacted Mr movark to help track down this scammers and we have made huge progress already we have his exact location we are just waiting for the Feds he shall be caught real soon

[@onceuponatimezee]

😓✊🙏😞✌️

[@shopcashcashshop1501]

She tryed helping someone steal money she dont deserve a penny back

[@MariaP-kg3gu]

She didn’t help to steal money, she got scammed That person stole her money

[@Makeupmusicbox]

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