Package Forwarding & Reshipping Job or Scam?


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It seems like for every person that seeks legitimate work at home opportunities there are thousands or more that want to scam them out of their hard earned money.

Unfortunately this is the reality of the situation that we must face. We take this very seriously on our blog. With the economy being in the state it is, None of us can afford to be investing money in scams when there are actually legitimate ways to make money online. In fact we list many legitimate and free Legit ways to make money online here.

Recently we've had an onslaught of positive comments and thanks from many of you who were able to avoid scams such as wire transfer and check cashing because of articles you read here.

So with that in mind I just want to introduce yet another scam to avoid. By the way, this is a real scam. This isn't one of the cases where you tried a work at home opportunity and couldn't make money so now you're calling it a scam. This isn't one of those misrepresenting rebate processing, typing, data entry or survey lists. The following scam is the type that will not only lose you money but you may also end up losing your freedom. So listen up!

So what is Package Forwarding or Re-shipping Work At Home Opportunity?

Unfortunately, it's not working at home for UPS, FED EX, DHL or the USPS shipping packages. This so called opportunity is more like a variation of wire transfers or check cashing scams. It's no surprise that the scam artist wouldn't deviate much from other successful scams. After all, “if it ain't broke, why fix it?”. But from time to time they make some slight variations to see if they can sucker even more people like us.

So here's how it works in a nutshell. Re-shipping also known as “package forwarding” usually starts with an emailed job offer. Just like the common Nigerian scam, these so called “employers” offer up phony contracts and other documentation to make them appear legitimate. They may even reference legitimate company names and physical address in their emails (like Microsoft or some other major company you already trust.) Once they have lured you into a sense of security, the packages are shipped to your home at no cost to you. You are provided with instructions to reship the packages to another address (Usually a P.O. box) Once you have reshipped the package you report back to the company so you can get your check.

Sounds good, right? You just need to sit there and wait for your check now. But guess what? It's not a check that arrives at your door. Instead it's your local boys in blue (POLICE) or if you're really lucky, the feds (F.B.I.). And what they're bringing you is a one way ticket to “club fed” aka prison, jail, the slammer, etc. You're now considered an accessory to a crime and may be even found “guilty” of receiving and shipping stolen property.

Identity Theft With A Twist Of Lime…

Most of us have heard about identity theft. Usually the victim is one person whose identity has been stolen. However no one really talks about another element of it which comes into play with today's scam. Reshipping or package forwarding schemes actually double the adverse effects of identity theft.

It creates two victims, the person whose identity has been stolen and a person who becomes a package forwarder or re-shipper. The reason is that when you re-ship these packages on behalf of these so called legit companies, you're actually shipping stolen merchandise to the real criminals who stole someone's identity & credit card information. Now when criminals commit identity theft or credit card schemes, they know not to ship the stolen goods to their homes. It's a really dumb way to get caught. So this re-shipping “job” was hatched to easily move stolen goods using us as a unknowing mules. This is also the reason they tell you to ship to a p.o. box. This way they can't be traced when you finally realize you've been punked. Except no one is laughing when everything has been figured out.

So What Should You Do?

First and foremost, don't feel embarrassed if you are a victim. Desperation and lack of information leads a lot of us to become victim of work at home scams. Unfortunately it's sort of a rite of passage many of us face before finding success as I did with My #1 Free Legitimate Way To Make Real Money At Home. So don't beat yourself up about it. Become proactive and learn from this mistake. Here are some action steps to take:

1. Don't accept packages for people you don't know.

So if you're coming here asking if company x is legitimate because you're considering shipping packages for them, just stop in your tracks. If it sounds like the scam listed above, that's what it is. Don't let your desperation cloud your judgment. Just remember scam artist will often use legitimate company names and websites to throw you off. But that doesn't matter! If it has anything to do with re-shipping items, you know it's a scam!

2. Stop all communication with con artists who try to solicit your help in re-shipping items. Again don't let anything throw you off.

3. Don't Send It!

If you already have the stolen merchandise from the scam artists, don't mail it! You should return it to the merchant as soon as possible and explain the situation to them. Don't let them intimidate you or worry about any physical retaliation. These guys are cyber thugs and punks. They don't want any of you. Trust me they have more than enough victims they can target if you decide to do the right thing.

4. Cover Your Ass!

Keep all correspondence (e-mails, faxes, receipts, invoices etc.) related to these scams. If the boys in blue or feds coming knocking on your door, you want to build your case that you're a victim here too and weren't the originator of the scam.

5. Start Snitching!

The scam artists know you're going to feel embarrassed or “stupid” for falling for this scam. They're actually betting that you're going to stay tight lip for fear of ridicule. That's the worse thing you can do. Here's a news flash most of us have been scammed before finding something legitimate as I did. It's nothing to be ashamed of. That said, you spread the word! Doing so will help protect others.

  • So contact the Postal Inspectors at 1-877-876-2455 of click here to file a complaint online. They'll help you return stolen items back to the proper owners.
  • File a complaint with ic3.gov as well for good measure.

6. Invest in credit monitoring and identity theft protection.

Chances are you were required to fill out some bogus job application or other paper work where you provided some personal information. You may have even sent in copies of your driver's license or other id. Either way all that information can be used to open up lines of credit in your name which can obviously be used to buy more merchandise. Then the cycle starts again and they'll have someone else shipping stolen goods they buy with your credit.

So my advice is to invest in some credit monitoring and/or identity protection services ASAP! It's literally an investment you can't afford not to have after you've become a victim. These con artists can sell your information on the black market and you'll never know when one of them decides to start using it. So you need to have a trusted credit/identity monitoring company that for you 24/7. Otherwise you can hurt your own credit and lead to other issues.

How You Can Help Fight Back!

If you have already fallen victim to this, you may want to be proactive and report all the details below so others can avoid it. Include any emails, names, addresses, etc. The more information you can provide, the better it will be. This way when people do a search online, this article will come up and help others avoid this scam! Remember that's probably how you came to this article. So do your part to help others as well!

How To Find Legitimate Work At Home Opportunities.

Even if you have fallen victim to this scam, the good news is that you've landed on this site which is well known for helping people find legitimate ways of earning money from home. With that in mind you have a lot of options here.

Don't let this experience get you bitter and give up on your dream to work at home. This scam has led you here so take full advantage of the options that we have researched that can make you money safely.

How To Avoid Being Scammed Again

Stick with companies that are already proven and established like FusionCash.com & Swagbucks.com. Research is another key to success in this industry. If you get in the habit of researching any company before you work with them, you'll avoid most scams. We make this easy with our scam video listed here. There are also other scams listed there that you should read. This way you'll be able to identify other scams that should be avoided. Knowledge is power, and the more you know about the industry the better your chances are of success.

Conclusion

The only forwarding you should be doing is sharing a good joke or an informative article like this one. But I'm actually dead ass serious. Send this article to as many people as you can. Post it on social media and help others avoid this nonsense. If you stay silent, you're just helping the people who scammed you. So keep that in mind.

Hopefully we saved many more of you from becoming another victim of this twist on identity theft. I'll say it again for good measure, don't get involved in something like this. I don't care if they said Jesus thought it was a good idea. It's not!

Don't try to rationalize it. Chances are if you're asking if a company is legitimate, you probably already suspect it's a scam and it usually is.

I hope this helps either way! If you find this article useful and would like to hear from me with more information on legitimate ways to make money or scams to avoid then consider becoming a subscriber like thousands of others have!

Until next time,

Eddy with a y

1,190 thoughts on “Package Forwarding & Reshipping Job or Scam?”

  1. I cannot believe this has been around for so long but I had never heard of it. They found my resume on Career Builder
    *(Why has Career Builder not had to disclose that scammers are pulling resumes? I was unaware that scammers were able to go into an employement site and get peoples resumes. That is messed up too and there should be some kind of message telling job seekers that all the jobs listed have not been vetted or validated)
    I checked the email addresses and made sure they were not a gmail or outlook account. I went online and checked that it was a real site, which it is. I verified that the number the “supervisor” who interviewed me called from matched the website information, it did. I even checked scam advisor which states that the company appears to be legit, all the paperwork seemed legit…I mean, wow, the only way to know it is a scam, is if you have heard about this particular scam even trying to do due diligence did not help.

    I filled out a W4, gave my social security number, address, and PayPal direct deposit information. I was given access to the company “dashboard” and had a “phone interview” and completed “training”.
    I cannot believe I was so stupid. When I saw they had received my resume from Career builder and checked Scam Advisor I felt that I did the necessary research and everything seemed correct and valid. I cannot believe there is nothing being done about this because they are taking advantage of unemployed people who are just trying to find a job so they can live. These people are stealing stupid stuff for no reason other than greed. Ridiculous
    I haven’t sent out any packages but I have to contact Social Security, PayPal, and others, I am probably going to have to close a couple of accounts because I gave my information. On top of that, I don’t have a job right now, so I am unable to get any kind of identity or credit monitoring, I just don’t have any money, which is why I am looking for work. I am just sick and disgusted with myself and with these people that cause havoc and mayhem scamming and stealing indiscriminately, with no fear to get caught and no conscience about who they hurt.
    Anyway here are some of the emails I received just in case it will help someone else::::

    Dear Barb Norris,

    You filled out the application for Employment with LAVERNE
    company on Career Builder. I have some questions regarding your application and tried to reach you via the
    phone. I left a voice message for you. Please call me back in your
    earliest convenient time: (678) 701-8354

    Thank you,
    Andrei Dalca
    https://laverne.llc/
    sv3@laverne.llc
    Phone: (678) 701-8354
    1100 PEACHTREE ST NE #200, 5TH FLOOR OFFICES 502-511, ATLANTA, GA 30309
    ***********************************

    Dear Barb,

    I’m glad to inform you that your Application for Employment has been approved by LAVERNE Human Recourses Department.
    From now and on, I am your personal supervisor and it is my primary duty to help you complete the hiring process. My next task is your training. Before you start getting packages I’ll show how the whole process looks like and we’ll take time to explore the Control Panel (Shipment System) our managers you to complete tasks.
    Now please login into the Control Panel with your login and password
    https://dashboard.laverne.llc/
    Click the button DASHBOARD in the upper left corner.
    There you’ll find files with Employment Agreement containing list goals and obligations of the both business parties and Form W-4.
    Accordingly, to the US law, the Employment Agreement and Form W-4 can be filled electronically.
    Please read the agreement attentively and if you have any personal requirements to be discussed before we sign the Agreement feel free to contact me.
    If the agreement meets your requirements put your full name to the signature field and press the button
    Sign Employment Agreement.
    Then fill in Form W-4 so that the company can withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay. To sign the form please use the button
    Sign W4 form.
    You will get the signed copies to your email address.
    If there are any questions, feel free to contact me via phone or Messages Menu.
    Please, use Control Panel for further communications.
    Please, use Restore Link https://dashboard.laverne.llc/login#forgot-password if you forget your username or password.
    When I get both documents signed we will start training.

    Best regards,
    Supervisor
    Andrei Dalca
    https://laverne.llc/
    sv3@laverne.llc
    Phone: (678) 701-8354
    1100 PEACHTREE ST NE #200, 5TH FLOOR OFFICES 502-511, ATLANTA, GA 30309
    **********************************

    Dear Barb Norris,

    As you were previously informed, I am Andrei Dalca your supervisor.

    Before we move on with further hiring process steps I want you to get more informed about the company. In accordance with federal and state regulations validated by license 23010202 LAVERNE provides logistic services in the United States. Granted by the Federal Employment Identification number 92-1785476 LAVERNE is allowed to hire new employees among US citizens and make annual reports due by January, 15. Please find the paperwork attached to the message.

    At the time your application of employment is under review by the Head of HR Department, my duty is to ask if you have all the tools and devices required to perform the job.

    1. Do you have a printer? A printer is necessary for printing shipping labels. The company will provide you with Pre-Paid postages to ship the packages with. The position does not require any monetary investments from you.

    2. Do you have unlimited access to the Internet? All the working process is carried out through the Control Panel developed by the company’s specialists. For the work, you’ll need to access the internet and any type of browser like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer which should be set up on your PC or Smartphone/Tablet. Training where you’re shown how to work with the Control Panel is provided by the company.

    3. In the application of employment, you provided us with your contact number . Is it your cell phone number? Please provide us with your cell phone number as well in case the number provided is a land-line for your residence.

    4. What is the most comfortable date for you to start performing your duties for LAVERNE if you are accepted to the Storeroom Manager position?

    Your prompt response is highly appreciated and will significantly promote your application.

    Regards,
    Andrei Dalca
    https://laverne.llc/
    sv3@laverne.llc
    Phone: (678) 701-8354
    1100 PEACHTREE ST NE #200, 5TH FLOOR OFFICES 502-511, ATLANTA, GA 30309
    ***********************************o:

    Dear Barb Norris,

    This is automatically generated email informing your Application for Employment has been sent to LAVERNE company for HR Department for review.
    Andrei Dalca is your personal manager and he will call you during the day for a short interview. Please check your e-mail several times a day in order not to miss important notifications from the company.

    Please use your login and password below to confirm your email address.

    We need to be sure you will receive our notifications https://dashboard.laverne.llc/api/confirm-email?token=7f37ec02-96c0-4849-afbb-6f79e52bac1e

    Login: XXXXXXXX@gmail.com
    Password: XXXXXXXXX0

    You can check your application status throughout Control Panel. Now you can start the acquaintance with the system you will use for work with the company:

    The panel is easy to use however it includes all the tools necessary for work.

    DASHBOARD – is the place where you can check your Employment Status. Currently your status is Under HR review.
    MESSAGES – we use this section for internal communication with the company stuff.
    PACKAGES – here you can see all the information related to incoming and delivered packages.
    SHIPPING TASKS – this section contains information about processed and to be sent packages.

    If you need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us and ask for .

    Regards,
    https://laverne.llc/
    Phone: (678) 701-8354
    1100 PEACHTREE ST NE #200, 5TH FLOOR OFFICES 502-511, ATLANTA, GA 30309

    *************************************

    EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

    This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made effective as of 11 Aug 2023 by and between LAVERNE L.L.C. (“LAVERNE”), of 2526 MILLEDGEVILLE RD C10, AUGUSTA, GA 30904 and Barb Norris (“Norris B”), of

    A. Norris B is engaged in the business of Storeroom Manager. Norris B will primarily perform the job duties at the following location:
    B. LAVERNE desires to have the services of Norris B
    C. Norris B is willing to be employed by LAVERNE.

    Therefore, the parties agree as follows:

    1. EMPLOYMENT. LAVERNE will employ Norris B as a Storeroom Manager. Norris B will provide to LAVERNE the following services:
    Home (or other) address as the delivery address for LAVERNE’ costumers (the Storeroom Manager should warn his supervisor in advance if he wants to change an address and do it no later than two weeks before any changes)
    The control of packages, status delivery update (max weight of one package is not more than 64.00 lbs)
    Receive the packages. In case there are any problems with the packages coordinate delivery with a post company. Most of the packages will be coming through different names. These are names of the people who order them. Storeroom Manager has to accept them all.
    Quality Control of incoming goods and components (the commercial invoice)
    Goods identification that do not meet established quality standards (commercial invoice information)
    Identification of external product defects
    Scan the invoice (with the cost and description of goods), upload it on our website on the package menu or send it to the supervisor via mail.
    Repack packages with wrapping paper, if necessary, and forward them to the company warehouse or directly to the company’s customers (the Storeroom Manager will get a Prepaid shipping label for each package).
    Bring the package(s) to USPS, FedEx offices or call these companies for pickup or use drop off boxes to send the packages
    Update the status of the task on online Control Panel.
    Norris B accepts and agrees to such activity, and agrees to be the subject to the general supervision, advice and direction of LAVERNE and LAVERNE’ supervisory personnel.

    2. BEST EFFORTS OF EMPLOYEE. Norris B agrees to perform faithfully, industriously, and to the best of Norris B’s ability, experience, and talents, all of the duties that may be required by the express and implicit terms of this Agreement, to the reasonable satisfaction of LAVERNE. Such duties shall be provided at such place(s) as the needs, business, or opportunities of LAVERNE may require from time to time.

    3. COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEE. As compensation for the services provided by Norris B under this Agreement, LAVERNE will pay Norris B $22.00 per hour. Every package is equal 30 minutes. So for every two packages Norris B will be paid $22.00. This amount shall be paid monthly. The date Norris B gets first package will be the first working day. Upon termination of this Agreement, payments under this paragraph shall cease; provided, however, that Norris B will be entitled to payments for periods or partial periods that occurred prior to the date of termination and for which Norris B has not yet been paid, and for any commission earned in accordance with LAVERNE’ customary procedures, if applicable. Accrued vacation will be paid in accordance with state law and LAVERNE’ customary procedures.

    4. COMMISSION PAYMENTS. In addition to the payments under the preceding paragraph, LAVERNE will make commission payments to Norris B based on $30.00 for 10+ packages processed weekly. This commission will be paid monthly on the last day of the working month, each payment corresponding to the semi-monthly period that ended approximately fifteen days prior to the payment date.

    A. Right to Inspect. Norris B, or Norris B’s agent, will have the right to inspect LAVERNE’ records for the limited purpose of verifying the calculation of the commission payments, subject to such restrictions as LAVERNE may reasonably impose to protect the confidentiality of the records. Such inspections will be made during reasonable business hours as may be set by LAVERNE.

    5. EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT. LAVERNE will reimburse Norris B for the following “out-of-pocket” expenses in accordance with LAVERNE policies in effect from time to time:
    – Cardboard boxes, tape, markers, wrapping paper.

    6. CONFIDENTIALITY. Norris B recognizes that LAVERNE has and will have information regarding the following:
    – products
    – processes
    – customer lists
    – costs
    – business affairs
    and other vital information items (collectively, “Information”) which are valuable, special and unique assets of LAVERNE. Norris B agrees that Norris B will not at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, divulge, disclose, or communicate any Information to any third party without the prior written consent of LAVERNE. Norris B will protect the Information and treat it as strictly confidential. A violation by Norris B of this paragraph will be a material violation of this Agreement and will justify legal and/or equitable relief.

    7. BENEFITS. Norris B will be entitled to employment benefits, including holidays and vacation as provided by LAVERNE’ policies in effect from time to time.

    8. TERM/TERMINATION. Norris B’s employment under this Agreement will be for an unspecified term on an “at will” basis. This Agreement may be terminated by LAVERNE upon 14 days written notice and by Norris B upon 14 days written notice. If Norris B is in violation of this Agreement, LAVERNE may terminate employment without notice and with compensation to Norris B only to the date of such termination. The compensation paid under this Agreement will be Norris B’s exclusive remedy.

    A person who purposely obtains property upon agreement, or subject to a known legal obligation, to make specified payment or other disposition, whether from such property or its proceeds or from his own property to be reserved in equivalent amount, is guilty of theft if he deals with the property obtained as his own and fails to make the required payment or disposition. The foregoing applies notwithstanding that it may be impossible to identify particular property as belonging to the victim at the time of the actor’s failure to make the required payment or disposition. An officer or employee of the government or of a financial institution is presumed: (i) to know any legal obligation relevant to his criminal liability under this Section, and (ii) to have dealt with the property as his own if he fails to pay or account upon lawful demand, or if an audit reveals a shortage or falsification of accounts. The above case shows that the person is subject to criminal liability under the Penal Code.

    9. COMPLIANCE WITH EMPLOYER’S RULES. Norris B agrees to comply with all of the rules and regulations of LAVERNE.

    10. NOTICES. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement will be in writing and will be deemed delivered when delivered in person or on the third day after being deposited in the United States mail, postage paid, addressed as follows:

    Employer:
    LAVERNE
    Andrei Dalca
    2526 MILLEDGEVILLE RD C10
    AUGUSTA, GA 30904

    Employee:
    Barb Norris

    Such addresses may be changed from time to time by either party by providing written notice in the manner set forth above.

    11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written. This Agreement supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between the parties.

    12. WAIVER OF CONTRACTUAL RIGHT. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party’s right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.

    13. APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of GA.

    EMPLOYER:
    By: Andrei Dalca 11 Aug 2023
    Andrei Dalca
    Human Resources Manager
    AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED.
    EMPLOYEE:
    _________________ Date: 11 Aug 2023
    Barb Norris
    Your signature

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    • Hey Barb,

      It happens to the best of us. That’s literally why I created this site many moons ago. Because I fell for a job search scam too. But at least you did do your research. But the scammers have become more sophisticated with how they scam people. That’s why I created this post and you can see by the hundreds of comments how crazy this scam is. I’m curious how you finally realized it was a scam and landed on this article about it. In either case, I hope you’re able to stop the scammers from using your information. You may want to Google how to freeze your credit with the various bureaus so no one can open an account without you being alerted. I wish you luck on your search.

  2. Just got an email about one of these today. Couldn’t find any info on it in particular, but found this aericle when I put some copy from her website into Google. It felt scammy to me, so I’m glad I double and triple checked.

    Beauty by Sarah Davis.

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  3. I received the following email and when I googled “receive, control, repack and forward packages”, this article came up. I just wanted to add my scam email to the list soothers can be informed.

    Abigail Fletcher

    Our client is a multinational package delivery and supply chain management company. They are casting around for a motivated Logistic Manager to join a squad! You will be a part of accountable for collecting, developing, packaging and transportation packages.

    This post would be ideal for those who wish to work remotely from home. All you gottais stay at home from 9am till 5 pm. You can merge this work with other remote work as well.

    They are offering $4000/month in average. Your income is depending on the number of prepared bundles.

    Working hours are 9am – 5pm / Mon – Fri.
    You will need to receive, control, repack and forward the packages to the consumers. Also you will be liable for delivery tracking and keeping records.

    There are no massive things. They work with toys, clothes and other small consumer goods.

    The company handle all charges and no money from your part are required.

    If you are interested in having this job do not hesitate and respond on this e-mail with your telephone number and our HR will contact you as soon as possible.

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  4. I received two emails with same contents from two different names

    A well-known USA based company engaged in Fulfillment is searching for shipping agents.

    The concept of this new initiative is to save on warehousing costs and provide shipping locations in Canada.

    Daily tasks:
    – Login in to your employee account to get the list of tasks.

    – Collect shipments 10 AM-6 PM which are shipped to your home or business address via Fedex, UPS and USPS. The parcels most of the time contain consumer products and sport goods.

    – Check out the parcels and submit the images.

    – Re-package products when required.

    – Ship packages to our customers using the nearest postal facilities using pre-paid shipping labels.

    Qualifications:
    – Canada resident with a real street address.
    – Committed to full-time employment.
    – An experience in in Shipping is nice to have, but not a must.
    – Committed to work without supervision.
    – Able to carry products weighing as much as 40 lbs and a reliable transportation.

    Payment:
    – During the training the employer pays $20 for every package. The amount of packages will be around five per day.
    – After the training employees are promoted to a salaried contract with a paycheck of $3.500 per month.

    Should you become interested in this position, please answer this e-mail.

    Best regards,
    Vera Harris.

    A verified American company which is a leader in mail forwarding and management is searching for remote staff.

    The idea behind this HR campaign is to decrease warehousing costs and increase the number of delivery points in Canada.

    Duties:
    – Check your employee account to check the list of incoming shipments.

    – Accept parcels from 10am to 6pm which are sent to your home address via Fedex, UPS and USPS. The shipments normally contain electronic goods and fashion items.

    – Inspect the contents and take the images.

    – Consolidate packages if requested.

    – Resend products to the end customers from local postal offices using pre-paid shipping labels.

    Requirements:
    – Canada citizenship or residence permit with a valid street address.
    – Ability to work full-time.
    – A degree in in Shipping is desirable, but not a must.
    – Able to work independently.
    – Ability to lift shipments up to 20 pounds and a vehicle.

    Payment conditions:
    – During training period the employer pays $20 per shipment. The quantity of orders will be up to 5 daily.
    – After training period employees are promoted to a salaried position with a salary of $3.500 per month.

    If you become interested in the vacancy, you are welcome to answer this e-mail.

    Kind Regards,
    Pamela Blake.

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  5. Hello,

    This is Unstoppable Service. We are logistics company based in Delaware. With the combination of ocean, air, and land transportation options, we offer flexible transportation management solutions to our customers. We provide our customers with US shipping address to be able to purchase goods in US online stores with no international delivery option. And due to Coronavirus situation in the world we have a lot of online orders. So we are delighted to extend an offer for the position of Remote Courier.
    This is home-based job. You can do it from your home.

    What does the job consist of? Parcels will be delivered to your home by Fedex UPS USPS. Once you receive a parcel you take pictures of the box and upload them to the system. Then you will receive an outgoing shipping label to print. It is prepaid. You don’t pay for the shipping. So you just print the shipping label and go to the nearest UPS or FedEx office or just drop the parcel off at the nearest location. You don’t deliver the parcels to the final destination.

    All parcels come from US online stores. Parcels are not heavy and big. Usually it is clothes, electronic devices. Once register in the system you will have your parcels list with the full description of a parcel and the tracking information.

    Once we receive your signed papers we will give you your personal link to register in the system. To log in it you just need a computer or laptop or tablet.

    Payments are biweekly. You’ll get paid $25 per package shipped plus a salary of $2800 on a monthly basis. $2800 pay is a guarantee payment. Your payment can be deposited or we can mail you a check or it can be sent to your PayPal.

    Once you have read it, please:

    1. PRINT and SIGN the agreement
    2. Scan it or take a picture on your phone and email it back as a picture.
    3. Attach a picture of your ID

    We DON’T accept digital signature.

    This offer will remain open until March 26th, 2021.

    We look forward to hearing from you!

    Sincerely,
    Ella Hadley
    HR manager
    mail@unstoppableservice.com
    http://www.unstoppableservice.com
    +1(302)415-3845
    +1(302)520-2462

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  6. This is an email I got from them…

    From: Amber Holder
    Date: Fri, Nov 27, 2020, 6:19 AM
    Subject: Re: Approved and Welcome Aboard
    To:

    Vongai,

    Your experience and vision will be a great asset to this group, and I know that the team is looking forward to working with you.

    Be sure to notify everyone (roommates, family) who lives in your house/apartment to accept all incoming packages, inbcluding ones that don’t have your name on it.

    You also need to check tour email including spam box as often as possible.

    Your training\probation will start when you process your first case.

    Below you can see a scenario and example of what you will be doing:

    1. Via Email you receive a notification about an incoming package.
    Notification includes: a tracking number; link to web-site to track status of the package; and a name on the package.
    Also accept the packages you are not aware of.

    2. You are to confirm receipt of every notification, with the words “email received”

    3. When you receive a package, send me an email with the tracking number of the package and words “Package Delivered”

    4. Inspect the package and make a concise report on its content and condition. Same goes for the packages you receive without advance notice.
    The report must conform to this form

    Tracking number:
    Item(brand, model#, color etc):
    Qty:
    Condition(brand new\refurbished\used\damaged):
    Packaging (tampered\not tampered with):

    Include a picture of the package and its content; a packing list\order details\invoice
    If there are different types goods in one package, put additional
    “Item:” and “Qty:” in the form for each type.

    You can open all packages.
    Don’t open brand new factory sealed packages.

    5. I will provide you with a pre-paid label and shipping instructions after I receive and review your report.

    6. Prior to attaching the shipping label to the package, be sure that incoming tracking number on the package corresponds with the tracking in the subject of the email.
    Incoming number – is a number of the package you received.
    Outgoing number – is a name of the shipping label file.

    7. Print the shipping label (PDF file) and adhere it to the package whereupon take the package to the nearest corresponding delivery service.
    Make sure that the bar code on the label is properly scanned by a post office clerk.
    When the package is sent just email the outgoing tracking number and the words “Package Shipped”.

    8. When you receive a label for a package, the package must be inspected and shipped within 24 hours.
    The clock starts when I email a shipping label for the package.

    If you have a question about a package be sure to accompany your email with a tracking number of the package you are talking about.

    For all Saturday’s deliveries labels will be prepared and provided on the same day or on Monday.

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  7. Dear employee!
    Your payday has been successfully updated in our Payroll Administrative System. Your first package has been processed, your payday will take place every 2 weeks after your very first payment (unless it falls on a weekend or a Federal holiday, then it will be moved to the following business day). Your first payment date is: Feb-04-2021
    Every time you will receive an email confirmation when your salary is issued, which will also include a reference number as well. It might take additional 24-48 hours for the banks to process your payment ONLY for the first time for security purposes.
    Please note, all packages MUST BE SENT before the paycheck is issued every time. Any delayed tasks might cause payroll to be on hold.
    If you wish to change your payment method, you can do so at any time you see fit to make it more convenient for you.
    Thank you!

    Regards, Accounting Department

    SHEA POST
    20 SHEA WAY, UNIT K458, NEWARK, DE, 19713

    Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST
    Sat-Sun Closed

    Reply
  8. From:
    Date: Tue, Dec 22, 2020, 11:24 AM
    Subject: Contact details

    My name is Hellen Laninga, your manager starting today. You can find my contact information below:
    Direct line: (302) 565-0534
    Email: Hellen.Laninga@shea-email.com
    Please store my contact details and feel free to get in touch with me for any questions and concerns. My business hours are 09:00AM-06:00PM EST Mon-Fri.
    I look forward to working with you,

    Kind regards,
    Hellen Laninga | Manager Shipping Department
    Direct number: (302) 565-0534
    SHEA POST
    20 SHEA WAY, UNIT K458, NEWARK, DE, 19713
    Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST
    Sat-Sun Closed

    Reply
  9. https://allmondusa.com/
    This people even have a website.

    https://allmond-dash.com/user/news.php
    That’s the dashboard they make me create for the job purpose.

    They offered me a packing specialist position and asked to get my driving license both sides. I sent them :(. But I still didn’t start working for them, just exchanged many many personal information. Now I am not sure am I going to be a victim of identity theft or not.
    Here is the following information they sent to me and the correspondence:
     Sent via the Samsung Galaxy edge+, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
    From: Zlata Hutson

    Date: 11/16/20 2:31 PM (GMT-05:00)

    Subject: Re: Employment Agreement ALLMOND SHIPPERS LLC

    Webpage: allmondusa.com
    —- On Mon, 16 No-0800 Zlata Hutson wrote —-
    Video: http://u.pc.cd/Qm4rtalK
    Congratulations!

     

    You passed the interview. We want to move you to the next step. Please read and study the EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT and reply on my email with the following details listed below.
    INSTRUCTIONS:
    1) Reply to HR specialist with following email:
    I, NAME OF THE APPLICANT, read the employment agreement of the company. I accept all the terms and conditions and would like to start work as soon as possible.
    Address to send packs: APPLICANT NEED TO PUT FULL ADDRESS WHERE WE CAN SEND PACKS

    Emergency contacts: APPLICANT NEED TO PUT EMERGENCY CONTACT person NAME AND PHONE NUMBER
    2) Attached government-issued ID (both sides)
    All your information must be provided within 24-48 hours and uploaded on the link provided above. Please do not hesitate to contact us in case if you have any questions or concerns. You may reach me at (502) 200-5250
    Kind regards,
    Zlata Hutson | HR Department
    Direct number: (502) 200-5250

    Hi Moumita Hossain,
    My name is Danila Taverna, your manager starting today. You can find my contact information below:

    Direct line: (502) 200-5260
    Email: Danila.Taverna@allmondmail.com

    Please store my contact details and feel free to get in touch with me for any questions and concerns. My business hours are 09:00AM-06:00PM EST Mon-Fri.

    I look forward to working with you,


    Kind regards,
    Danila Taverna | Manager Shipping Department

    Direct number: (502) 200-5260
    ALLMOND SHIPPERS
    4709 ALLMOND AVE, C415, LOUISVILLE, KY 40209
    (888) 870-2341
    Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST
    Sat-Sun Closed
    Dear Moumita,

    Your dashboard has been fully activated. Please, follow the next steps in order to get fully set.

    1) Go to  https://allmond-dash.com/user/login.php
    2) Enter the username and password you created 

    3) When you login to your dashboard, go to the “HELP” section. Study the section in detail. You will find a link attached which will give you step-by-step instructions with screenshots on how to process packages. Download and study it please. 
    Dear Moumita,

    Let us introduce your supervisors Mr. Valter Miyashita and Miss. Edita Ackerman. They are dedicated supervisors in our team who have been taking care of our Packing Specialists for a long time. You will be receiving daily updates from them and getting assistance.

    Supervisor 1
    Valter Miyashita
    Direct line: (502) 200-5261
    Email: Valter.Miyashita@allmondmail.com
    Schedule: Mon-Fri 10:00AM-06:00PM EST

    Supervisor 2
    Edita Ackerman
    Direct line: (502) 200-5270
    Email: Edita.Ackerman@allmondmail.com
    Schedule: Mon-Fri 10:00AM-06:00PM EST

    Please add her phone number to your phone book and try to answer her calls. They will also reach you out in person.

    Thank you very much for going though this email.


    Kind regards,
    Danila Taverna | Manager Shipping Department

    Direct number: (502) 200-5260

    ALLMOND SHIPPERS
    4709 ALLMOND AVE, C415, LOUISVILLE, KY 40209
    (888) 870-2341

    Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST
    Sat-Sun Closed

    Reply
  10. So I just found this article. I’ve been doing work for the past two weeks for a company called Alentix (https://www.alentix.com). Their website says that they are owned by Community Transport Services LLC.

    They also had me fill out an W9.

    I do not want to get in trouble for this and have only sent out two packages. Everything seemed legit in nature due to the website and everything, but looking back at my first email I see they originally told me a different amount. Below is the first email that was sent to me.

    From: daniel.w@higashihiroshima-digital-gakupota.com

    Hello (name),
    Your contact has been obtained from one of the job-seeking web sources. Our company is currently expanding its staff, and we are searching for employees. If you are interested in this offer, all the position related details are in the file attached. If you have any inquiries do not hesitate to write us back, contact information is provided below. We will give you a call and make an appointment for an interview, if necessary.
    If you are interested in the position please reply us back.
    Have a nice day.

    (Below is the attachment that was sent along with the above)

    Title: Logistics Manager
    Functional Area: Quality Compliance Control
    Fixed Income: $31000 a year.
    Job Type: Permanent

    Location: U.S. Nationwide. This is a home-office position, with a flexible schedule.

    What you can expect from us:
    We provide an exciting platform from which you, your family, and your community will benefit.
    You’ll become a trusted member of an interdependent and safe working environment where your opinions and ideas will be encouraged and respected, regardless of your position. Working alongside a diverse range of experts on a continuous stream of industry-leading products and technologies, you’ll find a wide variety of opportunities within our growing business for both learning and career development.

    Duties:
    You will get the goods that will be delivered through UPS, FedEx, USPS right to your residing address, check them for compliance with customers’ orders, make sure the goods meet clients’ specifications, and provide us with all the info on the received packages utilizing your online account.

    We will send you the data for further shipment transportation. Then you will ship out the packages to the specified storage facilities.

    To apply for the offered job opportunity you should meet our expectations:
    -Residing Country: United States.
    -Must be 20 years old or above.
    -Must own a Laptop/PC and a printer.

    If you find yourself an appropriate candidate just replies to this email and the HR department will provide you with additional information in the shortest time possible.

    A reply was emailed by
    hr@alentix.com

    Find a link at the bottom of this email. You’ll find job description, salary information, benefits offered, application process, FAQs and more. After reviewing all information, if you can see yourself working at a place like ours for years to come, please consider applying.

    Alentix offers generous salary and benefits to all employees. This remote incumbent allows you to work from home at the comfort of your residence. You’ll be expected to work 9 to 5, M-F, your local time. All employees at Alentix start with a 30-day probationary period. Your salary during the initial probationary period is going to be $2700. Once you are hired permanently, your salary will be increased to $3000.

    We promote a healthy work-life balance, and empower our employees through various programs, ongoing training, autonomy and more. If this seems like a place you’d like to call home for years to come, we invite you to apply. We offer paid, on-the-job training and we provide all the tools you need to succeed in this position.

    If you have any questions, you may find the FAQ section helpful or feel free to contact us anytime. We are happy to help in any way possible!

    Application form:

    https://alentix-hr.com/form/db0519aaf8e81000ade5cded5a85a88da4d0e88d


    Yours sincerely,
    Claudia Staab

    Alentix HR Department
    Community Transport Services, LLC

    Sent on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Email ID: 2013-A1-787.

    Reply
  11. We have reviewed your resume and would like to offer you the Distant Quality Specialist position with 1258 Partners LLC.

    You should send a message to our HR manager, if you are interested and want to know more about the position.

    SEND MESSAGE HERE FOR FULL INFORMATION:

    mail@1258partners.com

    Thank you and have a great day.

    JOB DETAILS

    Job Title: Distant Quality Specialist
    Company: 1258 Partners LLC

    Remote Quality Specialist.

    Home-based, full time, processing packages at home.

    Salary:
    $2500 per month + bonuses.

    Duties:
    Receiving at home or picking up packages from facilities within 20 miles, inspecting for damages, repackaging, making records in the web system, reshipping, paperwork.

    Can’t believe I fell for this dumb shit

    Reply
  12. I’m glad I got your email about this post today. I received the email below on 10/9/20. It seems that all the “scammy” emails I’ve been receiving have been from Careerbuilder, which is interesting. I tried to find anything about this company but there is nothing online other than an LLC listing. I replied with my phone number to see what it is about, but haven’t heard from them again. Luckily I’m smart enough to not give them any personal info, but I’m curious to see if they will reach out again. I’ll post here if I learn anything new.

    Jordan Bolt
    Fri, Oct 9, 10:40 AM (2 days ago)
    to me

    Dear XXXXXXXX,

    Our HR Department checked your application on CareerBuilder and is considering you as a match to the position we are offering.
    We are looking for motivated, friendly and responsible individuals to join OSMA – ATLANTIC LEADERS GROUP as Packing Specialist.
    The Packing Specialist is a key part of our fast-growing company. Work can be done from the comfort of your home and all you need to do is follow our guidance in tracking, receiving, inspecting and sending packages out.
    Our supervisors and managers will provide training so you have nothing to worry about. The process is quite simple and this can be your dream job with above average income.

    What we offer:
    – Salary: $45,000-50,000 /year.
    – Opportunity to work from home.
    – Full support from our team during business days.

    Responsibilities:
    – You will receive, inspect and repack the packages (from home)
    – Submit pictures and documents for quality assurance purposes and to ensure that packages are in good condition.

    Requirements:
    – Permanent residential address.
    – PC or Laptop and printer.
    – Phone.
    – Transportation.

    If you have what it takes to become a part of OSMA – ATLANTIC LEADERS GROUP, please reply to this post with your full name and your phone number so we can schedule a time for an interview.
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Update: They never replied to the email where I gave them my phone number, but just now I received the email below. So yeah, pretty sure it’s a scam:

      Dear Sir/Madam,

      We are sending this email one more time. If you already provided your information, please disregard this email.

      We at “OSMA TRADE” Limited Liability Company write to inform you of our new vacancy for which you may have interest. The position of Packing Specialist is a home-based opportunity with great earning potential. There has been extensive growth in online marketing and international package deliveries creating numerous job opportunities (like this one) for persons interested in home-based jobs without sacrificing stability and earning potential.

      We offer a fixed monthly salary of $2,800 plus a bonus of $50.00 for each successful package sent. That is an average income of $4,000 per month. If this opportunity interests you, please reply with the following information to facilitate an interview:

      First and last name
      Complete address
      Contact number (mobile & landline)
      Current employment status
      Email address

      Training will be provided and someone will be available for 24 hour support to walk you through the process. It is important to note that incomplete information may result in rejection of your application.

      For queries or concerns, please feel free to contact us. We are looking forward to having you on our team. Have a great day.

      Regards,
      HR Department

      “OSMA TRADE”
      800 Goodes Ferry Rd, Block D415, South Hill, VA 23970
      Phone Support: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm EST
      Email Support: 24 hours / 7 days

    • I just got scammed. I am really scared to name the company or people. I have not received packages yet, but i did send in all my w2 and i9 forms and set up payments to my PayPal account. Now, i dont hear from them and i think they stole my identity.

    • I just recently fell for the scammers posting, I did my research and it all seemed fine until l it was payday. Now I fear I have gave all of my info and my have my identity stolen. This is not a good time of the year with kids tryin to be a single parent in this pandemic. ;-(

  13. Entornopost.com emailed me while i was job hunting. i fell for it. i worked for a month and the night before payday i was no longer able to login to my dashboard and my payment was never made. the number that i used to contact my supervisor was disconnected. i quit 2 jobs to make i was home to recieve the packages. the company was in constant contact with me to make sure the packages were recieved and sent off.

    Reply
  14. I recently has this experience with a company name galaxy post website usglaxaypost.com. The paperwork the article of incorporation was sent to me to prove they were a real company doing business the right way. However, after feel uncomfortable about the operator aspect of the company. I started do more research and find this website. Thank you for the information and the comments by other that has encounter these scammer. I will report the activities that requested so others will not be scam by this company.

    Reply
  15. Hi. I was almost scammed as well. From a company called kannaway company. A hemp company based in California. Data entry, clerical, etc. I was to talk to someone with a gmail address…I talked to him, gave my bank account info, then he wanted my log in and password, I said no way, he tried telling me it’s legit, I said if it’s so legit then they can send me a check for the stuff I needed to buy, printer, copier, etc. He still tried! I reported them to the bbb. First I was contacted on Facebook then to messenger, the woman told me she lived at a place my boyfriend lives! He even recognized the name! So at first I thought it was ok until this other idiot got involved. But now I know and am so glad I saw this website! Thank you so much and look forward to more emails from you. I have already applied for a couple legitimate work from home jobs. Thanks again!

    Reply
  16. it’s so scary and aggravating because now i’m ready to freak out because I have been shipping packages for a so called company called “Sales4Worldusa” for almost a month now and a few days ago I couldn’t stop thinking that something just didn’t feel right you know? I can’t work due to my hearing impairment and it sucks cuz I like to work so I thought maybe finding one I could do at home would make me feel better and I already get tons of emails from sites I signed up for like indeed and zip recruiter for jobs that fit my experience you know and I get an email from these people saying this:
    “We at sales for world write to inform you of our new vacancy for which you may have interest. the position of quality and control inspector is a home based opportunity with great earning potential. there has been extensive growth in online marketing and international package deliveries creating numerous job opportunities (like this one) for persons interested in home based jobs without sacrificing stability and earning potential. We offer a fixed monthly salary of $1,500.00 plus a bonus of $50.00 for each successful package sent. that is an average income of $3,000.00 per month. if this opportunity interests you, please reply with the following information to facilitate an interview.
    First and last name
    Complete address
    Contact number (mobile and landline)
    Current employment status

    Training will be provided and someone will be available for 24 hour support to walk you through the process. it is important to note that incomplete information may result in rejection of your application. for queries or concerns, please feel free to contact us. we are looking forward to having you on our team.
    Regards
    HR Department

    Sales For World Inc.
    382 NE 191ST ST #62492, MIAMI, FL 33179
    Phone support: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm EST
    Email support: 24 hours/ 7 days”

    Normally I do some type of research on jobs you to see what all the details are but when your in a desparate situation and having family and financial problems and in this economy finding a job is getting even harder. my husband and I just moved and struggling so of course I jumped on it. I figured it was just like sending emails or postcards but nope I was wrong. I didn’t know what to do when I stared reading about how much of a scam this was and now that I’ve been doing this for almost a month im afraid of what will happen next. I have packages here still and I quit shipping them a few days ago and now they send an email saying that if I don’t contact them by the end of the business day that I would be getting a call from their lawyer or something about lost or stolen property because they made a police report or something. It’s hard not to feel ashamed or stupid and worried..

    Please people what ever you do, no matter how hard times are or how good it sounds, TIMES AINT THAT HARD TO FALL FOR THIS! don’t do it..

    Reply
    • Hey Samantha, I’m sorry you were a victim of this and didn’t find my site site sooner. Don’t freak out. It’s happening to many people. Follow the steps I laid out in my article above. I totally understand what desperation will do to people. It’s not your fault. At least now you know what to do. And now you
      have a resource that provides you legit ways to make money so you can avoid nonsense like this.

    • I received email too.

      Greetings Isay Aligado Ingea!

      We are sending this email one more time. If you already provided your information, please disregard this email.

      Are you still looking to earn money while at home?
      Do you want to stay at home during the pandemic?
      If you are, then look no further as “OSMA TRADE” Limited Liability Company is hiring again!

      By joining our company, you won’t miss out with the growth and stability of digital marketing, international market and competitive salaries! “OSMA TRADE” Limited Liability Company is offering you a position which offers a fixed salary of $2,800 + $50 bonus for each successful package sent on time, which makes your average income $4,000/month.

      We would be providing you free training and ‘round the clock support from all our staff members that are friendly and always ready to assist you with the entire work process.

      If you are ready to begin with us, please reply to this thread with following information:

      • First and Last name
      • Address (City and State)
      • Phone number
      • Email address
      • Employment Status
      * Incomplete information would be declined.

      Once done, our HR department will get in touch with you for the interview.

      We are looking forward to be working with you soon. For further question/inquiries, you can simply reply to this e-mail.

      Regards,
      HR Department

      “OSMA TRADE”
      800 Goodes Ferry Rd, Block D415, South Hill, VA 23970
      Phone Support: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm EST
      Email Support: 24 hours / 7 days

  17. Omg!! This is crazy!! I’m actually the owner of one of the company that those scammers are pretending to work for and post fake jobs (Relay Shop USA), we do provide shipping, fulfillment and parcel forwarding services and we are a real and legit company. In the past 3 weeks I started to receive daily emails about people telling us they applied for jobs, however we are not hiring. That s how we found out about this scheme, and got in contact with the postal inspector. I also started to research online and found this. Those scammers are really smart, they use real businesses names, so when people go look them up online, they do exist and are legit, however you guys need to be more careful and pay attention to the email addresses they are using, they can be very similar to our official emails but are not, their domain name will also be similar but not exactly the same (i.e. relayshopusa.com vs relayshopusa.org)
    It’s always a good idea to check online and get in contact with the real company directly like a lot of people are doing right now with us!

    Reply
    • Yeah it is. That’s why it’s important for people to do their research and it’s why this website was created. We warn people against nonsense like this and provide them legitimate ways of making money online.

  18. As embarrassing as it is to admit, I got scammed too:( A couple months ago, I received the following email from an Elissa Sanders.
    “Because of swift growth the shipping company is searching for new applicants for various divisions:
    – delivery desk;
    – Packaging department;
    – Quality control department.

    We offer an easy yet a worthwhile position with no expenses involved.
    There is no need to resell the received goods.
    Vacancy implies home-based job – perfect combination of comfort plus high and stable income.
    This job is an ideal choice for stay-at-home moms, housewives, undergraduates and all active, driven candidates willing to earn without sales or investment of any kind.

    Your duties are:
    – Receipt of correspondence, small-sized packages;
    – handling of the packages;
    – simple daily photo-reports;
    – The review of the contents for possible damages;
    – Pickups from the postal facilities for owners of own vehicles.

    We expect you to:
    – Be a experienced PC user;
    – Have one of the following devices: notebook, smartphone or tablet;
    – Have printer or be able to promptly print out the required documents 1-2 pages per package;
    – Be on call within the specified hours via cell or preferable messenger;
    – Have an outstanding communication experience;
    – own a personal car (optional).

    We offer:
    – Highly flexible schedule, competitive compensation, favourable environment and other perks;
    – Monthly wages are $2500 plus bonus;
    – Free trainings for new employees.

    So, even if you don’t have any similar experience or you can spare only a few hours for the work, but you are smart and looking for an additional income – join us!

    The most important is to stay in touch and be brainy and energetic.
    Considering a large number of applicants, we urge you to contact us immediately.

    Kind Regards,
    Elisa Sanders.”

    I replied asking the name of the company, (just for the heck of it) and not because I figured I’d get a reply. Well, to my surprise, they did reply; the name of the company was RelayShopUSA.
    I googled the company and found a website and FB page so I foolishly assumed that they were legit and started working with them in June. All I had to do was receive the package, get a prepaid shipping label from my contact at the company, Annie Wright, and then drop the package off at Fedex or USPS. Easy peasy. I worked with RelayShopUSA from June until last week, when I received a letter from the Post Office informing me that I was most likely working with a company that was part of a reshipping scheme.
    I googled it and came across this article, which was very informative and helped me understand what exactly a reshipping scheme was!
    I feel super stupid, but I’m glad to have gained the experience so that I can help others to avoid my mistakes.

    Reply
    • Don’t feel stupid. It happens to the best of us. Now you know better and have found this site. Thanks for being brave and sharing this with others to help them avoid it.

  19. This happened to my husband too, for a month! They are also very responsive at first, then dissappear. They found him through Indeed.com so even on legit sites you have to be careful. We did our research too, so we thought. They were VERY thorough (had BBB credentialing, but also fake I guess) The companies were Shipway and Elquis. If it sounds too good to be true, it is! We saved all the info, and then we started getting notices from Paypal Credit, which these places used but by then we knew it was a scam. We feel really stupid too so but are now that much more cautious about everything online, at least.

    Reply
    • Hey I’m sorry to hear this happened to your husband. Don’t feel stupid. These scammers are really good at what they do. But now you’ve found this site and you have legit resources to check. But it’s good to have a healthy skepticism of everything online.

  20. Hi!

    Are all package forwarding jobs a scam? I looked up the company that hired me which is FastPack Delivery and it seems legit. I also looked in the Secretary of State of Oregon to see if the company was registered and it is. What should I do? Or how can I know that it is truly a scam? I was hired a week ago.

    Reply
  21. We have received your application for the job opening of Shipping & Receiving Clerk.

    After a very careful screening of all the proposals received, we would like to announce that your application has been selected.

    As the next step to finalization of your engagement, I hereby am attaching the following documents for your consideration:

    – Job description (an insight of our working procedures)
    – Independent Contractor Agreement

    Just a small summary of the offer you have applied for:

    It is a home-based, part-time position, flexible working hours, the scheduling is managed by you via an online service, which is used by the two parties in order to control and track incoming and outgoing orders.

    SALARY: $2,150.00/month + bonuses.

    Please not that after 6 months you might be proposed to convert this position into a full-time one with a greater salary and bonuses.

    Please refer to the attached Job Description and Contractor’s agreement for more info.

    If you are happy with the proposed terms, please send us a scanned copy of the signed Agreement either via email or fax +1 (302) 349-6083.

    NOTE: NO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES ARE ACCEPTED. THE SIGNATURE MUST BE DONE IN HANDWRITING

    If there is no scanner at your disposal, you may take a high resolution picture of the signed contract.

    Please mind that I will be expecting a reply from you within the following 5 days, otherwise this job offer will be passed to the next applicant in the list.

    Looking forward to hearing from you,

    Juan Hernandez
    HR Senior Manager

    Go4Shopping, LLC.
    400 White Clay Center Dr
    Newark, DE 19711-5468
    Tel.#: +1 (302) 349-3067
    Fax #: +1 (302) 349-6083

    Reply
    • Oh goodness! Thankfully I thought enough to research the company name before replying to the job offer. Just this morning, I too received a job offer from GO4Shopping llc. Message read the same as described above. Because of the information I found here, I will NOT be their next victim. Thank you so much for the info.

    • You’re welcome Debbie! I’m glad you did your research. Please be sure to share this page with others and the site for anyone looking to make legit money at home without being scammed.

    • We have received your application for the job opening of Shipping & Receiving Clerk.

      After a very careful screening of all the proposals received, we would like to announce that your application has been selected.

      As the next step to finalization of your engagement, I hereby am attaching the following documents for your consideration:

      – Job description (an insight of our working procedures)
      – Independent Contractor Agreement

      Just a small summary of the offer you have applied for:

      It is a home-based, part-time position, flexible working hours, the scheduling is managed by you via an online service, which is used by the two parties in order to control and track incoming and outgoing orders.

      SALARY: $2,150.00/month + bonuses.

      Please not that after 6 months you might be proposed to convert this position into a full-time one with a greater salary and bonuses.

      Please refer to the attached Job Description and Contractor’s agreement for more info.

      If you are happy with the proposed terms, please send us a scanned copy of the signed Agreement either via email or fax +1 (302) 349-6083.

      NOTE: NO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES ARE ACCEPTED. THE SIGNATURE MUST BE DONE IN HANDWRITING

      If there is no scanner at your disposal, you may take a high resolution picture of the signed contract.

      Please mind that I will be expecting a reply from you within the following 5 days, otherwise this job offer will be passed to the next applicant in the list.

      Looking forward to hearing from you,

      Juan Hernandez
      HR Senior Manager

      Go4Shopping, LLC.
      400 White Clay Center Dr
      Newark, DE 19711-5468
      Tel.#: +1 (302) 349-3067
      Fax #: +1 (302) 349-6083

  22. My husband just became one of the newest victims to this scam. The Company’s new front name is Work-Solve. Your job title will be Quality Assurance. You will receive onboarding paperwork, direct deposit forms, and a login with a password to the “Work Panel” where you receive Task. Once you are notified that a package is either being sent to you, or is Awaiting Pickup from a local retailer (Home Depot, Best Buy, etc), you click Task Received in the Panel. Once you have the package in hand, you click, Packaged Received in the Panel. You will receive shipping instructions for the item which you then re-package, and re-ship. You will be instructed to remove all original labels, and all invoices. The Work-Panel even has a live “Help Desk”. I began to get suspicious as the packages begin to increase in value, and the pick-ups were in my husband’s name, and the shipping labels were too. He was advised that there is a 30-day trial period before he would receive his 1st paycheck, and then his pay dates would be bi-weekly. He was offered a salary of $32,500 annually, plus a $15 bonus for every package shipped within 24 hours. I took pictures of everything, including the “Work Panel”. Now I’m praying the authorities don’t show up on my doorstep ready to arrest my husband, or me for unknowingly being “employed” by scam artist. I’m so angry, I could spit fire!!!

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    • Hey Byrd,

      It happens to the best of us. Thanks for sharing the details so others can avoid it. You should be fine. Just follow the steps I mentioned above to protect yourself.

    • I applied for a job on indeed.com like I usually do and Allmond Shippers called me and did an interview. I worked for a month and I was supposed to get paid 12/18/2020 and nothing. They told me my salary will be on my card on the 23rd and now I found this site. The supervisors were Danilla, edita, and someone else

  23. Stay away from PobaCouriers luckily I didn’t ship anything to them and did further research to know its a scam their phone line never worked when I called but it allowed them to call me. The email looked like this: “Hello, my name is Jessica. We have a vacancy available for the position of a Package Handler. You are welcome to apply today! Here is more information on the position and instructions for applying: *inserts google doc for application* You will be contacted shortly once application is approved. Don’t let them know that you reported them so they don’t remove their website or any other odd details. Just cut off communication and completely and do not let them know that they have been reported so they can easily be found.

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  24. Hello Eddy with a y, I have fell victim to this scam. I got an email regarding re-shipping from a company called, “Goods Inspect.” A Quality Controller position. I sent personal information but have not received any packages. The “Company” says it works for Amazon
    I will cease all communication as of now. I should have known better. The scammers information: Good Inspect, LLC herein after called “The Company.” Amazon Corporate LLC:Business Sector. Named: Laurel Eaton and Mary Buckler(302-364-6671).

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  25. Hey, Eddy with a y I was just scammed myself this week with a job just like this company called Insight-Bridges LLC. shipping and receiving clerk
    I had a gut feeling about it but I said let me try and I did. Received a package under someone else’s name and like dumb I sent it. They sent me another one today I still have it I said let me look up the address that this is going to and it was the same one that the first one was sent to with the same name as the other package. I mean I looked up the company website it looked legit it even had the job on the careers page. I had a gut feeling but I needed a job I know it’s stupid but it happened. I just filed a complaint with ic3.gov. I kept all communications with this company just in case.

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  26. Hello Eddy,

    Thanks so much for taking the time to write in detail about such scam as well as replying to the comments. I received the scam email today and immediately did a search and found this site. So, I just want to comment something here about the scam to help caution others.

    Few tips:
    1. They didn’t introduce themselves and the company they represent.
    2. The email address from the sender was “gmail” rather than a company.
    2. There were punctuation errors.
    3. The compensation was too good to be true.

    Here’s the email I received:
    Hello (my name),
    We found your resume via Careerbuilder job-site. At the moment we expand our business to the United States territory and can offer you a position of Transportation Manager.
    The position is mostly about accepting, repacking and sending parcels with the help of the Postal Service all over the world. It’s a work at home job and does not require any start-up costs.
    You do not need to relocate and can do this job from a comfort of your home.

    The Transportation Manager duties consist of:
    Step 1: You receive parcels at your address.
    Step 2: You should report to the supervisor about parcels delivered;
    Step 3: You should do repackaging according to supervisor instructions;
    Step 4: You will receive a prepaid shipping labels to mail the package out
    Step 5: You should affix the shipping label provided by your supervisor to the parcel and drop it off at the nearest post-office.

    You do not need to invest any money to start this job. All the shipping costs and extra expenses will be covered by our company.
    You will be responsible for dispatching packages in time.
    Your compensation will consist of $2400 base salary (monthly) + $30 commission per box received .
    Your wage will be deposited into your bank account or mailed in a form of check at the end of each work month.
    During the first weeks you will work with a small product quantity. There will be about 10-20 boxes a week.
    It’s not obligatory to have any special education, you will have a possibility to gain necessary knowledge during the trial period.
    Make sure to have working home and mobile phone numbers, so we could reach you through the day if we have any questions about the reports.

    The candidate should have:
    1. Printer (you will need to print postage labels to ship the boxes out).
    2. Internet Access (to check your email for the information updates) and the ability to your email 2-3 times a day.
    3. Ability to receive the parcels right to your physical address (not P.O. box) from courier services such as Fedex, UPS and USPS

    If you need some more information regarding the offered vacancy – you could email me with any questions.

    The offered vacancy is 100 percent legitimate job, all shipped products are legal under the law of the United States of America.

    Please, reply back to get more information.
    Sincerely yours,
    Jessica Morris
    Discount Logistics
    Skeppsgatan 19-19,
    Malmo, 21119,
    Sweden

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  27. Common Sense dictates that you should do the research, if you think it is too good to be true such as Working at home. I was about to submit an application today in order for me to work at home, but before I did that, I needed to research about USPack Company and Voila! I ended up in this website! Not just I learned many things about the way scam artists do such as re-shipping. I am hoping Mr. Popo would get them and sentence them to life in prison.

    Reply
    • Unfortunately when people are in desperate situations or want something so bad common sense can go out the window. I don’t blame the victims when this happens. Either way, I’m happy you didn’t fall for this scam.

  28. I received a couple emails from these RA Shipping LLC and I’m so glad I googled the company name and position to make sure it was legit before I sent them any personal information. I’ll be sure to report them.

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  29. Hello, i currently fell victim to this by a company name shipcoglobal. The had me send all the packages in USA. The packages will come in a different name but they would make the pre-paid shipping label in my name. They told me that i will get paid $3000 for my probation plus $20 for each package i process within 24hrs. They had a portal that shows what type of packages would be coming with the tracking number. I even had few packages sent to my house that was not in the portal . They sent me a total of 12 packages but after the first 5 i sent, i started to become curious and research this . The website looked legit and i will get a text to my phone everytime a new task was in the control panel.After reading this, i said i am not going to send the rest of the packages out and make this company be known and also tell the postal cerivces about this.

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  30. I have been scammed by this company Shoppers Network U.S. LLC. Unfortunately, I did send off packages and I am now getting identity protection so that I can help to protect myself as much as possible. I really do feel like a dummy right now. I had instincts that this was not a real company and I did not listen to them. I am trying now not to get my credit destroyed. Please watch out for the scams people I did not understand how they can pay you just for shipping packages. Shoppers Network U.S. LLC. My payday was on 1/14/2019 and I have not received any money. I want to cry and get really angry but I have to work now on saving my identity.

    Reply
    • Hey Jade, I’m sorry you were a victim of this scam. I wish you would have found my article sooner. But if you followed what I laid out above you’ll come out of this. Keep your head up. These scams happen to the best of us and it’s why I created this site.

  31. Please help me. I am still receiving the parcels and they asked me to re-ship it through post office. I don’t know what to do. Now they are threatening me if i dont send their parcels they will go to police to report me. I am in a trap. I already re-shipped 8 parcels and 3 parcels are with me.

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  32. Thank you for this info and the legit links at the end. I’ve always been skeptical so I’ve never attempted ant of these types of jobs, but you’re right-they’re getting REALLY good at irking my curiosity and making them look legit. I actually signed up for the Amazon mturk job from your link & it’s AWESOME. So easy and I obviously trust Amazon as a company!

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  33. I received an email today similar to suit of all the others posted here. I’m glad I did my due diligence and came across this article! The email was sent from Audrey Espinoza yet the e-mail address associated was karenmurphy@addeolaw.com which was my first, “huh?” moment.

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  34. I believe I was scammed as well. I received a email from a Julia Polanski about a position within their company. “Beta Sales Group, LLC” They have a very legitimate looking website, employee log in which as a sort of work board with emails, packages being sent, tracking numbers, inventory, pre paid shipping labels, etc.
    The hiring supervisors name Julia Polanski sent W-2, work contract, sent me their EIN number, business license and all. My husband and I both thought it was real. I had a phone interview, training, etc. The way it was represented to me was basically “Beta Sales Group, LLC” A whole sale distributor for companies that register with them as a customer. They send to warehouse/customer service managers across the US. The packages to be received are wholesale items in bulk and then they send a Invoice/Packaging slip to pull the different items to be condensed to a new order and then print the pre paid shipping label and send. For every 2 packages it is equivalent to 1 hour of pay. They even mentioned they were like “Wish” they were subsidized by large brands so that their customers were given the best shipping cost, time turn around. They even sent legit business address, phone numbers that do work. My husband even looked at the website, contracts, emails and it all seems “legit”.
    I feel like the biggest idiot not only did we fall hook line and sinker but, I gave them my financial registration, social security number, home phone info, internet info, etc. I received the first shipment today. It was addressed to someone else and our address. I tried to contact the company because, in the “company” work board I was not expecting a package today or from the mail carrier but, haven’t heard from the company. I just googled (work at home shipping/package jobs) and found this article. I immediately felt sick and told my husband. I am scared as to what is going to happen. It’s close to Christmas and we were going to do this as a extra income for our family. NOT to be part of a scam that potentially is hurting others at the Holidays. My husband and I are going to figure out what steps we need to take and start Monday when agencies/offices are open. This all looked real, I still am like is this really happening? Is this company really NOT real?

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    • Hey Wendi,

      I’m sorry you feel for this. But it happens to the best of us. We’ve laid out what you should do in the article above.
      And if you want a real work at home job that isn’t a scam you have now found our site. You can start here. Good luck to you.

  35. I guess I really don’t understand how anyone could fall victim to this. I mean there are SO many red flags with these. The very first thing that’s a red flag is why is this “company” emailing me? 2nd red flag if the first wasn’t enough to delete it is the type of job, reshipping packages, that in itself is a red flag as well then there is the 3rd red flag. Look at the spelling and punctuation in these emails. You can CLEARLY tell they are from overseas because NO reputable company is going to send a job offer like this EVER! I guess I just don’t understand how so many people don’t see this. A little common sense goes a long way and that’s all it is is common sense. If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is. The reason these criminals keep doing what they are doing is because people let them. The ONLY way to stop these scams is to not let them happen to begin with. As long as people don’t use common sense these guys will keep on doing what they are doing.

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    • I do agree that common sense goes a long way. And it’s something that isn’t as common as it used to be. That said I am not blaming the victims here. I think desperation can cloud people’s judgement sometimes. So many people come online looking to make money and there is this assumption that it’s going to be easy because it’s the internet. So folks gravitate towards anything that lives up to that. And for some folks it’s because they’re dying to make money online so bad they ignore some of the voices and red flags you’ve mentioned. So I get why it happens.

  36. got an offer from “business generic LLC” of course as a “Quality control inspector”
    same gig yada yada get stolen goods send them to some place.
    Never followed up with the email but for others sake
    Guys name (probably fake) Georgia Ray Phone number (877)970-1040
    fax:(877)975-4724
    Email: georgia.hr@berrymayers-apply.com
    I intend to do more research on the email and fax used. I live for learning and diving deep into scams

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  37. Really glad I found this. I just today was ‘hired’ by a company called ‘Get Your Goods.’ Very sophisticated interviewing method, professional looking website. Just glad I called the phone number and researched package forwarding. I wrote them back and told them not to send me any packages. Someone spent a lot of time to set up this scam.

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  38. I started to receive these types of job scams after my resume became searchable on a job site. I have since made my resume private and apply to jobs directly, so not to receive so many scam emails. It used to be easier to spot these scams due to grammar/spelling/context mistakes, but they are no longer that simple. Be careful out there!

    I wish I had kept the others to post, however here’s an example:

    Molly Bradford

    We came across your resume on a job board, and we wanted to contact you regarding a job opportunity at our company.
    We feel that your qualities and skills are in line with being an excellent applicant for this job.

    Job Type: Work-from-home;
    Salary: up to $2600/month;
    Quick Start: You will start working right away;
    No Fees: You do not have to pay any fees to start working!

    The position will be taking about 2-4 hours of your time per day. Hours are flexible.

    Job Requirements:
    – Basic knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Reader and Microsoft Office ;
    – Reliable Internet connection;
    – Easy access to printer and scanner;
    – Must be accurate and detail-oriented.

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    Goods will be sent to your residential address.
    You will have to to examine it, repack it, take pictures, make reports, and forward the items to the client.

    If you wish to discuss this position further, please reply to this address and HR representative will get back to you ASAP.
    If the provided opportunity is not attractive to you, please ignore this email.

    Thank you in advance,
    Molly Bradford.

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    • Agreed. The scammers definitely scour the internet job sites for resumes with contact information and it’s how they get you. Thanks for sharing an example of the scam you ran into.

  39. I got facebook message from a penelope wanting to hire me for a company called best shop-usa inc. Then i got a call today from a guy asking questions. I havent sent any of my personal info because i got scammed before by a company called post llc and they do the same thing recieving packages, check them, take pictures, and prepaid shipping labels to reship. So, those are two companies i know of that is possibly a scam too.

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  40. Hi,I am glad that I finally found this website which I been frequently and hard time. I get tired of someone ripped me off and scams which I am so disappointed. I feeling like it is wasting of time to spend all my money and never got my money back which I am really hurting and been trying to find way to to have the right business of company to work from home or work at home. It is not fair how they do me like that and I still have not find anything the right one and who I can trust and serious business without no scam and fraud situation. I don’t know what am I going to to do?

    Reply
    • Well I’m sorry to hear that you’ve run into all the garbage that we try to warn people against.
      Hopefully now you’ll look through my site and the recommended options to get you going.

  41. Boy don’t I really feel like a dumb ass!! I just got my “employment confirmation” today!
    And that means that my dumb ass sent them my information last week! I was very skeptical, checked the website, asked 100’s of questions, and still sent them a copy of my ID! Thank goodness it doesn’t have my SSN on it, but still, I should have known better!
    I’m gonna start first thing in the morning and notify everyone I can think of, I enjoy my freedom and will not go down with or for anybody! They don’t have a clue who they have really hired! Maybe their worst nightmare! LoL
    I’m also going to post this site everywhere I can think of to prevent others from being scammed!

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    • Hey Shawna,

      I’m sorry you didn’t find this site before hand. But at least now you know what to do. Feel free to share the emails or ad you responded to which will help others avoid this.

  42. Another tip, if you fall victim or know that a company is a scam, contact your state Attorney General’s office.

    Several years ago, maybe about 8 years or so, I ended up finding and because I was unaware of scams like this, I tested it out to see if it was true or not, until very quickly I found out it was definitely not legitimate. I personally never lost any money and was paid quite well, but it was still not legitimate. I contacted the department of consumer affairs and the attorney generals office in my state and explained what happened. They actually interviewed me to find out how the scam worked, from start to finish, so they could use it as a warning to others.

    Even though local authorities may be unaware, I guarantee the state authorities are either aware already, or need your help in identifying these scams to keep others from falling for them. The truth is, even they told me that there is little that anyone can do to catch these types of criminals, other than warn others and keep them from being a victim.

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  43. USA Premium Logistics = RESHIPPING SCAM, usapremiumlogistics.com
    (302) 956-1269
    504 Industrial Rd, Middletown, DE 19709

    I was connected about a opportunity to easy money …all I had to do is receive packages, inspect them, print out the shipping labels that they send me and ship it out… But a lot of red flags started occurring, like; multiple recipients, shipping labels disappearing, seeing people having the same issues with alike businesses.

    I confronted them and they didn’t even answer in a business manner, they refuse to let me and my friend go against out unless we send their package off…

    They are stealing credit cards and buying goods then sending them.

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    • Hey Michael,
      I’m sorry you fell for this before seeing my article. But at least now you know. Just follow the steps I listed above and you should be good.

  44. I received the following email:

    Logistics Agent
    We would like to bring to your awareness an employment opportunity that might catch your interest!
    The role of a Logistics Manager is designed in order to provide administrative assistance with our merchandises while working remotely.
    Take time to review the job description below and then send us your phone number to get further information!

    As a Logistics Manager you will have to carry out various administrative duties, examining merchandises, setting up dispatches and making shipping arrangements.
    No personal expenses is needed, training and constant support are guaranteed.
    So as to obtain this role, a stable Internet connection is necessary.

    Daily responsibilities:
    – to perform all-time communication with co-workers and senior managers via emails and phone calls;
    – to arrangepackages shipment;
    – to create products statistics and keep online records.

    Please DON’T RESPOND to this email message. If you wish to submit your application for this job email us your resume directly to der@clubmorgan.com Or push the apply button below.

    When I responded, they sent me to a recruiting website that created a generic contract with my name and sent me to their website: firm-ap.com. They asked for a copy of my driver’s license and utility bill. They had tax documents and a what looked to be a registered business license and even had a legitimate address and phone number in Georgia. However, when I looked them up in Georgia’s business registry, they were not found. All documents presented were fake. Luckily I found this website before proceeding further.

    Thank you

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  45. Thank you so much for this!!!! My son fell victim and I didnt have a good feeling so I did some research and this was so helpful.

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  46. Almost fell for this one until we did further research. Google searched the company but nothing specifically came up for it except its site, and the scammers were crafty because they used a very similar name to a legitimate company so people could be easily confused. Another scam below. I starred out personal names and emails. This one was well-crafted. It looks very professional, even the site and the google doc in the email look professional. Beware.

    Here’s the site: BNA Recruitment –
    http://www.bnarecruitment.com/

    —— EMAIL ——

    From: Emily Richardson
    Date: Mon, Mar 5, 2018 at 2:40 PM
    Subject: Re: ***** *****
    To: Sonya *****

    Dear Sonya,

    I’m HR manager in BNA Recruitment. We have an offer from Detrans company.
    They have only one vacant position now and you can apply for it right now.
    Here is the link to the file with the detailed job description:

    https://drive.google.com/open? id= 0BzfFxverKj7KSXdVRWNyTUNsUEE

    Please read it carefully. You will find the info “How to move forward” and answers to any questions in it.

    Please inform me if you have problems with opening the link.

    Waiting for your response today!
    ______________________________ ___
    Emily Richardson
    BNA Recruitment HR department

    — ANOTHER RESPONSE EMAIL —

    On Mon, Feb 26, 2018 at 7:04 PM, Jeannette Singh
    > wrote:

    Our company is pleased to offer you distant home-based vacancy in logistics industry.

    Description of job:

    The head firm is located in the U.S.A.;
    Remote job from your house;
    30000 dollars salary per year;
    Full time job;

    Requirements:

    Have a qualification but not required;
    Being able to work remotely without direct supervision;
    Being fit enough deal with packages up to 15-30 pounds;
    A resident of the US;
    Have an actual postal address in the U.S.A.;

    List of your working process:

    Download the list of current deliveries using a special software.
    Check the presence of the contents in packages, make photos of the contents and upload them
    Process different packages to your address through postal services
    Forward the packages to the final destination, make logos and get it to the nearest delivery service.
    Pack packages again if necessary
    If you are interested in having this job do not hesitate and respond on this e-mail with your phone number and our manager will reach you as soon as possible.

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  47. Just received the following email and have not/will not respond or further proceed with the offer. I’m making the content available so others may know what to look for so they won’t get scammed.

    ranjeetydw@gmail.com
    Tue 2/20/2018 5:31 PM
    to: thomashuntley47@gmail.com

    Good Day

    I’m a representative of the Human Resources department at Cloud Post. Your resume and contact information were received from a recruiting agency.
    The company hires individuals for home-based position of Shipping Assistant all over the country.
    We are an international provider of shopping and shipping services for over 7 years in the market.

    We give:
    – Home-based job
    – Flexible schedule
    – Salary: $560 per week plus bonuses available
    – Benefits: paid sick days, paid vacation for 3 weeks a year
    – Shipping supplies are provided by our company, no shipping expenses for you
    – Position location: All over the country

    Key duties are:
    – Manage incoming shipments
    – Receive, check, sort and ship out items
    – Getting products ready for shipping
    – Send items

    Applicant must have:
    – 30 years old and over
    – Permanent address
    – Basic computer skills

    To apply for the job and have more details, please send us at EllaRossRY@rediffmail.com your actual contact information and we’ll get in touch with you shortly.

    Thanks for your time!

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  48. Got scammed by this “Shipping Forwarder”… Beware of Tricerion Services, LLC.

    mail@tricerion-services.com
    http://www.tricerion-services.com

    My name is Mr. Dave Schmidt, I’m a HR specialist in Tricerion Services LLC.

    Please start with downloading and carefully reading the
    Introduction file to understand who we are and what we do before continuing.

    http://www.tricerion-services.com/documents/Introduction.pdf

    After you finish with the Introduction file please download the
    Application Form, print it out, fill it out and send the scanned
    copy back to me via email to move forward with your employment.

    To see detailed information about this offer please see the following links:
    http://www.tricerion-services.com/documents/Job_Description.pdf

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  49. I’m glad i found this sight when I did. I just was hired as one of these re-shippers. I have only sent out 1 package but have more on the way to me already. I plan to send these back to the companies with the explanation as to why they are being returned. I feel bad for the person that this fraud (most likely credit card theft) is happening to. I have an invoice that has the purchaser’s name but only a PO BOX to go with it. Should I try to inform this person there card is being used?

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  50. Hi! Eddy with a y,

    The following is another email that is more than likely a scam. By researching it, I was lead to find your site. When you run into these probable scams, always consider them bogus and make them prove they are not, rather than wishing to make them legit and fooling yourself into . . . more trouble you had from the beginning.

    =========================================================================================================

    Jessica Crump JessicaCrumppositionpc@webname.com via mx4.chaiyohosting.com

    7:52 AM (3 hours ago)

    to me
    Good day to you,
    We are currently looking for new people who would take the vacancy of a package handler.
    Your profile was found on one of the job-related web-sites and our HR managers found it to be quite interesting. We would be glad to see you joining our friendly team.
    So, let me explain you what the position of a package handler is all about.
    As a package handler you’ll be helping us to maintain an exceptional quality of the services we provide. In particular, your job responsibilities would include:
    – receiving and checking the contents of the packages, which will be forwarded to you;
    – sending those items to our customers using the labels which are already paid for;
    – keeping the information of all the items you process using our online platform;
    – regularly communicating with appointed Supervisor.
    Please be advised that we require you to be at least 25 years old and MUST be U.S. citizens to be eligible for this position.
    Basic experience in office equipment operation will also be expected.
    Salary that starts with 3100$ per month.
    We offer unprecedented career perspectives for our most promising employees and, by the way, most of our Senior Managers have begun from the position that you may now occupy.
    Please reply to this email with your contact information and resume to let us know that you are interested and we’ll speak with you shortly. Thank you and have a wonderful day! ”

    =========================================================================================================

    By the way, I have been a WA member for quite a few years now. I just managed to pay annual dues so will have a year with no monthly fees. I confess I have not taken the time to do much with it up until now, but realize it has immense value. I’ll be looking to hook up with you on the WA site. Love what you’re doing!

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    • Hey Chris,

      Thanks for sharing this scam. And I’m happy to hear you’re a WA member as well and you’re doing more now.
      Thanks for the kind words and I hope to see you at WA.

    • I’ve been doing this scam for three weeks now, not knowing it is a scam. Was hoping to get a debt paid, but now I know it ain’t gonna happen. Thanks for letting me know!! I do have all receipts and printed and downloaded everything just in case I need to prove my case to authorities.

  51. Patricia Gomez, I was also scanned by the same Person, Tiffany Hightower . I didn’t even realize it was a scam until she stopped answering my emails and I didnt get paid. I signed a contract and the email she sent for the job was so legitimate. I can’t believe I was scammed. Like you my first email was not from her but from Timothy McCartney. Her email is Tiffany_Hightower@skyline-ins.net. Her fake website is Skyline-ins.net. Please guys stay away and beware.

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  52. I put my resume on CL and have gotten numerous obvious text scams, but this one guy keeps following up asking if I’m still interested and saying he wishes he could meet me but is out of town, lol.. the scam is to reship items and he mentions no drugs or anything illegal and tells me I can open the packages and check them lol.. so far he’s been pestering me about sending my full address along with my email and I thought well maybe I’ll play with this guy, but I probably shouldn’t.. His text # is 805-386-9079, so beware!

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  53. I have been scammed.
    I shipped 9 packages in a week. Some items were very inexpensive shipped to stonia, Russia. Other were shipped to USA. I don’t want to get paid, but they have copy of my driver license. I’m really worried.
    First email was from Ramon Long.
    My manager or supervisor was Tiffany Hightower.
    Company skyline Insurance.
    Emails: Tiffany_hightower@skyline-ins.net
    Phone number 1-888-644-3115.

    This is the first email that I got:

    Job Category: Insurance Claims Inspector.
    Position type: Part-time, Full-time, Contract based.
    Location: Home Based.
    No Overhead Costs – 1099-K structure.
    Reg#:0.0.5.4.G.N

    Summary of the job:
    The Insurance Claims Inspector will perform the entire range of, making reports, taking pictures, determining the level and validity of insurance policy claims, accepting, analyzing the insured goods and shipping it to return center for realization and to other merchants.
    Remuneration – Base annual salary $50,000 plus bonus platform with eligibility of annual merit increase and first year production bonuses.

    ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
    Insert inspected in boxes, affix shipping labels to the packages;
    Decide method of shipment;
    Perform visual examination to ensure goods quality or need for rejection;
    Receive, document and manage all incoming and outgoing shipments;
    Plan a schedule to accept the packages;
    Take photos, make reports;
    Open and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged goods;
    Inspect the damaged goods; ensure quality and quantity of order; inspect goods delivered with purchase order; wraps, packages, and ships supplies;
    Maintain correspondence with supervisor to report and receive assignments;
    Verify that the paperwork is consistent with shipping labels on packages.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Excellent attendance & punctuality;
    Good English literacy skills;
    Must have a laptop or computer and 24\7 internet access;
    Be flexible and quickly adapt to change;
    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel;
    At least 18 y.o.;
    High School diploma or equivalent;
    Must have a printer;
    Effectively organize a schedule.

    Training:
    You’ll attend a thorough, comprehensive, one month online training program during your probationary period.
    Your activity will be advanced with training opportunities, a personal development program and our Promote-from-within philosophy.
    As valuable Team Member, you have the chance to do honorable work, receive competitive payment, and opportunities to develop your career.

    Please reply to this e-mail if you are interested.

    Best regards,
    Ramon Long.

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  54. Hi Eddy with a “Y”. Gosh I wish I would of found this a few weeks ago. I got scammed. Now I don’t know what all to do. I’m such an honest person, I’m gonna call the numbers you let here. If you have any more advice for me or some info on real work from home ideas, I’d love to hear from you.

    Reply
    • Sorry to hear you got scammed. But it led you to this site which is the bright side.
      I’ve already provided you all the next steps, including trusted work at home options I trust in the article above.
      So everything you need is right there. You just need to take action now.

  55. I received this email job offer, I was wondering is there a number we can contact to expose these scams?

    Mary Maxie
    7:00 PM (14 hours ago)

    to me
    We invite you to submit application for a fully genuine home based job in Logistics with a salary of $2500 every month and without payment.

    The full-time vacancy is offered by a legitimate U.S. logistics business.

    The company have chosen the remote employment techniques, because it enables to save on warehousing expenses and provide shipping points throughout the United States.

    Job Responsibilities:
    – Stay at home to receive packages sent to your address via UPS/Fedex/USPS during standard working hours from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM everyday;
    – Get the list of arriving deliveries, your day to day tasks, and shipping labels;
    – Check packages and take and upload pictures of the contents of each item;
    – Merge packages in certain cases;
    – Resend the mail to customers by printing and applying labels and sending the parcels to the nearest USPS and Fedex sites.

    Requirements:
    – US residence with a postal address;
    – experience is considered, but not mandatory;
    – Capability to work on your own with minimum supervision;
    – Ability to lift parcels up to 15 pounds.

    If you are willing to start, respond to this email.

    Kind Regards,
    Mary Maxie.

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  56. Hi there, just thought i’d post another that sounds oddly similar. Got an E-mail tonight about a job with “Proper Presents Delivery inc.”. Sounds exactly like what was posted here. Just want to put their name online so people sear hing for them like I did end up at this article.

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  57. You probably (most likely) just saved me from making a HUGE mistake. I was almost ready to reply to an email that I received today, but at the last minute decided to check out the company website. Couldn’t find any hint of a website or other business listing for a company called “Proper Present Delivery, Inc.”, but found your article instead, which definitely describes what this email is about.

    Many thanks for the heads-up, and below is a copy of the email I received.

    Dear Richard,
    We are writing to you to let you know that we have had an opportunity to locate your information at the job seeking website and have an intention to offer your a gift handler job vacancy with Proper Presents Delivery inc enterprise.

    Proper Presents Delivery inc organisation specialises in gift-wrapping of various products and further transitioning them to our clients.

    Your working responsibilities will involve: accepting the purchased merchandise at your current street address, making it gift-wrapped and sending the prepared and decorated package to the client.

    Our enterprise does not ask for any investments from your pocket, we will be supplying everything necessary for the job itself, including shipping labels and the decorating material.

    This work will not require a lot of time from you and it could be considered as a secondary employment for you.

    Your minimal fixed monthly salary will be $1,850,00.
    There also will be additional bonuses for the every timely forwarded parcel.

    To be suitable for this vacancy you will have:
    – to be a resident of the United States;
    – to be 18 years old or older;
    – to have a current shipping address;
    – to be able to work with PC and internet;
    – to have an ability to work with the printer;
    – to have a working telephone number to be approached at us.

    We would be glad to have you among of our employees.

    If you have any questions about the job itself or this letter, or if you are willing to get any additional information, please reply to this email.

    In case if you consider that this offer is interesting for you and you feel that you are ready to cooperate with us, next procedure will be signing the papers with the enterprise and you will be able to begin fulfilling your duties in the next few days after that.

    Sincerely,
    Archie Flores.

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  58. Hi there…I’m another victim of scam also and I feel really stupid about it because I saw it’s was weird and keep working until I saw this article…the company name is In Time Cargo..I made the report already and return everything..thank you very much for Charing these…

    My name is Emma Johnson, and I work for Intime Cargo Company. We have
    received recommendations from the recruiter department that you are
    looking for position for doing with shipping , so we have sent you an
    email with the contract from our company. Take your time to read it.
    Consider all pros and cons and decide whether you are willing to join
    our company. If you decide to do this, please send back a signed
    contract to this email. When you sign the contract, do not forget to
    enter your full name and accurate home address on the first page. The
    following pages contain regulations that will govern our relations.

    ATTENTION: Together with a signed contract, please attach to the email
    a copy of Photo ID (e.g passport, driver’s license or military ID) and
    a utility bill with a legitimate home address (e.g bill for internet
    or household appliances).

    We need to have this information about you in our data base as we are
    going to entrust company’s property and client information to you.

    IMPORTANT: This is for verification purposes only and will be used
    internally by InTime Cargo’s Company. Your documents and personal
    information will not be shared or used by third parties. If by any
    reason you are no longer employed by our company, your personal data
    will be permanently removed from our database within 2 weeks after
    termination.

    Your duties are the following:

    – You will receive and check packages (make reports, you will be
    guided how to do this work by your Supervisor).

    – Sometimes you need to consolidate of packages together, and send
    goods via the mail courier offices. You do not suffer any expenses,
    the labels for shipping are prepaid. Also we can ask you to pick up
    the packages from the nearest stores.

    – You need to have a computer or lap top with the Internet access.

    NOTE: to communicate with your supervisor every day for reporting
    about your job and solving some questions if you have. The tasks
    should be done on time that will raise the bonus for good job. All
    this job will take you a couple of hours per day to cope with it.

    Check your spam folder because sometimes our messages go there.

    Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

    ———————————————————————–
    Best Regards

    Manager – Emma Johnson
    InTime Cargo Company

    P:(914) 265-1212
    Hi Emma,
    Here is the Employment agreement. I hope It’s okay, let me know if there are any problems. “‹

    EmploymentAgreement DONE
    “‹
    Show quoted text

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  59. I got an interview for the job position home base logistics manager, the company is called Intelligens Rem Temptationis HR Department or IRT. The interview lasted less than 10 min and same day, they sent me a contract to sign and requested me an ID. Thanks God I did research before sending my information. Although the company website looks legitim, the hiring process seem ridiculous, I have been looking for a job and it is never like that. The role for the position I was interviewed was the same thing you described before receiving and re shipping. I just wanted to let people know if you receive a call for the same company.

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    • Hey Ivette,

      I’m glad to hear you were able to dodge the bullet because of my article. I appreciate that you came here and shared your experience with this company so others can avoid it. Please spread the word and share this article with others.

  60. Hi this is good info thx for gathering!! The one thing I would add is that if you fall victim you should call your local authorities right away and explain what happened. That will be your best defense and that is the best way to try to catch the scammers (tho I don’t think current cyber crime departments are yet up to the task).
    Do you disagree with this step Eddy? Your blog almost scares people away from taking this step!?

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    • Hey Trevor,

      You’re very welcome. I’m not really sure if your local authorities are equipped or even aware of this type of scam. But the postal inspectors and some of these other sites I mentioned in the start snitching section do. So as long as you’re making some type of authority know, then you should be good.

    • Like I said above. It doesn’t matter what the name of the company is. If you’re doing what I described and others have discussed in the comments you’re part of a scam. The best thing to do is read the article and follow the next steps to avoid any problems. You’ve been warned. I know people want to hope that their variation of the company is different. But it’s not. So don’t let desperation misguide you my friend.

  61. It is very helpful information. I also received the email for logistics supervisor position for a Australia company called WR Co.
    it is exactly the same as you described above. lucky I did not sign the contract. it looks suspicious to me.

    Thank you

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  62. Hello Eddy,
    I got a quick question, how and where do I turn in a company that had me get packages and then never paid me. The company was Express Shopping Service from Hamburg, Germany. Was supposed to be paid after 20 days, the manager that I was dealing with said my money was on its way and that was 2 weeks ago. Was told to turn them in with the FBI but the website just gives me the wrong number. I tried to get a hold of that job but the number on their website was disconnected. Their website is http://www.xpshopservice.com. Their contact information is the following: Anckelmannsplatz 1, Hamburg 20537, Germany
    Phone: +49 40 361 024
    USA FAX: +1 224-829-0818
    Business Hours (GMT Time):
    Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
    Saturday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Direct general questions or comments about our services to:
    E-mail: annaxpshops@gmail.com

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  63. Here is another company to add to your list, USA Trading international. They were advertising on Indeed. I actually looked into the company and it was at one time a real company according to the FL SOS website. But they were dissolved in April of 2017. The scammers took on the name and created a separate login page. Here is the e-mail I was sent (I was also contacted by a Maria Brisker):

    USA Trading International makes it possible for international customers to make purchases at U.S. retailers even when those retailers do not offer overseas shipping options. As a mail forwarding company, we gather goods that have been purchased from retailers in the U.S. and then deliver them to the end customers anywhere in the world. Our service is reliable, safe, efficient, and cost effective, making us one of the leading names in the postal address rental industry. Our services are used by individual customers making single purchases from U.S. retailers, and overseas businesses to establish a more long-term logistics partnership arrangement. Setting up international distribution and logistics operations in the U.S can often be complex, but our solution makes this process easy.

    We already have an established shipping network infrastructure that our customers and our employees can take immediate advantage of. Our employees also benefit because of our unique business model that doesn?’t involve operating expensive warehouses. Instead, our distribution chain is made up of remote employees who are located across the United States. These people work from home or their private office, which is an increasingly popular career and lifestyle choice.

    You can join this network too and become one of our shipping agents. The process of getting set up and fulfilling the requirements is straightforward, and you will get a consistent monthly income. The main requirement is that you live in the continental U.S. and are available to work from home or your private office during normal business hours. This is necessary so that you are able to receive deliveries at your address.

    More detailed requirements are below. If you meet the criteria, join our distribution network today!

    Requirements:
    1. Deliveries are made during the day between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m by carriers such as FedEx, USPS, and UPS at your address. You will have to be at your address, whether it is your home office or a private business address, during those hours so you can receive the deliveries. You cant have another full-time job as this will invariably affect your ability to carry out your duties as a shipping agent.
    2. You will need a reliable form of transportation so you can take the packages to the post office for forward delivery.
    3. Each parcel and package must be treated with the utmost care and attention. Customers use us because of the quality of our service, and treating each package we handle with the utmost care helps us deliver consistently high standards.
    4. You must be self-motivated and responsible.
    5. The packages you will be handling can weigh as much as 30 pounds. You must be physically capable of handling packages that are this heavy.
    6. You will need a reliable and fast Internet connection as well as daily access to a printer and any kind of digital camera.
    7. Previous experience in logistics management is beneficial, although it is not a prerequisite.
    Duties:
    1. You will start each working day by logging into our online portal. This is where you will see the packages you can expect on that particular day, plus you can print the prepaid shipping labels for those packages at this time.
    2. Next, you simply wait for the deliveries to arrive. This could by DHL, USPS, FedEx, or UPS.
    3. Once the package has been received, you should complete an inspection to ensure it meets our standards of quality.
    4. You will then process the package in order to forward it to its final destination.

    Compensation

    Members of our distribution network receive $2,000 a month in compensation. All agents who handle more than 50 packages in a calendar month receive a bonus of $500. Any expenses you incur in the course of completing your duties are also reimbursed. This includes the cost of fuel to get to the post office, packaging costs, and the cost of Internet access. We do not require you to make any investment whatsoever. We will send you a W-2 form each year, as is required by law. This will outline the taxes that have been withheld.

    Getting Started

    If this opportunity sounds appealing to you and it is suited to your current home-based freelancer career or lifestyle, please get in touch with us. Submit an online application form, which you can find on our application portal. You can find the link and vacancy code in the attached file.

    If you have any questions, get in touch with us at hr@usatradingint.com, or call us at 954-414-9546.


    Sincerely,
    Michael Harper,
    Recruitment department,
    USA Trading International, Corp.
    4701 SW 45th St,
    Davie, FL 33314
    Toll-free: (800) 946-9303

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  64. Emailed I received:

    Robert West info@firstshipped.com via gmail.com
    Attachments10 Apr

    to me
    Dear Applicant,

    I’ve reviewed your resume and pleased to inform you that your skills completely meet our requirements for this position.

    TWO EASY STEPS TO START:
    1) Please see the “Job Description” file for more details about this position.
    2) Fill out “Application Form” and send it back to me.

    Note: Just save the file on your PC. Open it in Acrobat Reader. Print the form.
    Sign it, then scan the pages and send us using your email.

    PS: Please visit our website for additional information about our company and services: firstshipped.com


    Regards,
    Robert West,
    FIRST SHIPPED, LLC
    Tel: +1 646-797-4878
    Fax: +1 646-365-3005


    Regards,
    Robert West,
    FIRST SHIPPED, LLC
    Tel: +1 646-797-4878
    (available from noon to 6pm EST)

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  65. Eddy,
    I have been working for a company called First Shipped (http://uc.firstshipped.com/sign_in). Same thing, receiving and inspecting, printing out their pre-paid labels and dropping them off with FedEx or UPS. Now the 30 day probationary period is over I have not received anything from them. Today I was not able to log into the so called DASHBOARD to check status of new and sent packages. After writing a professional email to the “manager” and when I could not log in, I started doing research and your article.

    I will follow your instructions, but I have sent about 20 packages already, I feel so stupid and extremely upset.

    Just to warn other people the company name is First Shipped, and Assisting Manager is Robert West.

    What should I do now? Am I in serious trouble?

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    • Sorry to hear you feel for this. The best thing to do is follow what I’ve detailed above. It’s the only thing you can really do in this situation. You shouldn’t get in trouble if you follow those steps.

  66. Eddy,
    I have been working for a company called Logistics Star llc. Same thing, receiving and inspecting,, printing out their labels and dropping them off with FedEx or UPS. Now that it is time to get paid after the 30 day probationary period, I have not received a check even though they supposedly mailed it a week ago. Today I was not able to log in to the website to check tasks, even though I received a package. I didn’t want to get in trouble. When I could not log in, I started doing research and found your site. I will follow your instructions, but I have sent so many packages already, I feel like an idiot.
    Warn people about Logistics Star, and HR manager Brian Hunt, and supervisor Jessica Stanley.

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  67. Thanks guys for all these information. I got the same kind of e-mail yesterday. The information you guys have provided here helped me a lot. And I am going to stop communicating with them before even they send any packages at my address.

    this is the e-mails I got so be careful:

    Morning Mamadou,

    We have a fantastic opportunity to work within a global company as a Shipping & Receiving Clerk.
    The company is offering an excellent salary.

    Duties and responsibilities:

    You will either be picking or packing items – (No heavy lifting required)
    Working productively in a team and individually when necessary
    Prepare shipping labels using Fed-Ex and UPS software, including export documents as required
    To receive the goods at your address
    Pack and Ship domestic and international orders with accuracy
    Attention to detail when completing tasks
    Assist in meeting picking/packing targets
    Ensures quality standards are exceeded
    You will need to spend on average 4-5 hours per day, Mon-Friday.

    During the trial period you will be paid $ 4200 per month.
    After the trial period your base salary will go up to $ 5100 per month.
    After the trial period you may ask for additional hours or proceed full-time.

    If you are interested,please contact our manager Mary
    email: mary.nationalforwardingservice@gmail.com
    with subject: NEED CONTRACT
    and request contract and more information about our company!

    Your job is to receive the packages delivered to your address and ship them further to our agents (3-4 hours per day, Monday-Friday.), this is completely legal, we hold a license for these procedures. We do NOT ask you to pay for anything, instructions and prepaid shipping labels are sent on your email,all you have to do – receive the packages, check your email, print prepaid shipping labels for received packages, take the packages along with printed shipping label to nearest USPS or FedEx office, ship out the package. Payment for 21 working day is $ 4200. Its also indicated in the contract that we are using Western Union, Bank wire transfers, Checking, Money Gram, PayPal for payment transfer. You can choose one of these.

    I’m sending you scan of my ID (attached file) as a guarantee that we are a legal company.
    You can start working right after signing the contract. We look forward seeing you as our employee.

    Best Regards, Mary
    National Forwarding Service Inc.
    Customer Service: 201-289-8496

    On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 4:30 PM, Mary Kesler wrote:
    Hello,

    If you agree to undertake a vacancy in NATIONAL FORWARDING SERVICE, INC. as a Shipping and Receiving Clerk you should proceed as follows:
    1. Receive the packages from our company to his/her residential address;
    2. Report to our manager (every candidate will be included in manager’s lists)
    3. Sometimes you’ll have to repack received items following the instructions (given by your manager)
    4. Fill the forms and papers as it will be shown in our managers instructions
    (you will receive e-mail with instructions for each box).
    5. Ship the package out using the specified shipping method (DHL/UPS/USPS)

    Example of instructions:
    Receive the goods from our clients. To deliver the goods to the
    nearest DHL/UPS/USPS(for USA) office within a business day, excluding days off. To send
    the goods to a specified by us address, we will provide you with prepaid shipping
    labels (USPS as usual) or send you cash by Western Union/PayPal;
    Then you should e-mail us DHL/USPS/UPS shipment details.
    Description of Goods :
    – Consumer electronics of different kinds;
    – Sport equipment;
    – Luxuries;
    – Home computers and computer components for desktop systems, notebooks, PDAs;
    – Office equipment;
    – Mobile equipment (cellular phones, pagers, GPSs etc.);
    – Clothes;

    Your salary in the amount of $ 4,200 will be effected.
    You can find more information at our web-site: nationalforwardingservice.com

    If you agree, please contact me
    by this email: mary.nationalforwardingservice@gmail.com
    with subject: NEED CONTRACT

    Best Regards, Mary
    National Forwarding Service Inc.
    Customer Service: 201-289-8496

    I hope this will help other to not fall into this scams.

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  68. I got an email like this today. It’s not from a company, it sounds like they changed the scam to make it more personal. That way there is no company name to verify:

    Hi ,
    My name is Brian Martins, I am looking for someone who can handle my personal and business errands at his/her spare time. Someone who can offer me these services: Mail services: Receive my mails and drop them off at UPS (nothing illegal). Shop for Gifts ,Bill Payment Sit for delivery( at your home) ,Purchase of Electronics , pick items up at nearby post office at your convenience.

    Let me know if you will be able to offer me any of these services. I should probably tell you more about the job…… This job is flexible so you can do it wherever you are available and if there is a post office in the area. In addition to that, I don’t mind you doing all of the tasks during your spare time outside of work or school.. I wish I could meet up with you to talk about this job in person but I am currently away on business. I am in usa so there will be no interview. I will prepay you in advance to do my shopping and have my mails/packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to stay at home to get the mails, I can have them shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick them up at your convenience.
    All errands will be in your city/town so It is not a must that you have a car for the job, you can go places by bus or taxi. When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You won’t have to put money out of your pocket, all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping.

    You are allowed to open the packages to reveal the content. The content of the packages will be business and personal mails… All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work between 15 and 20 hrs a month. How much will you charge per week? I will pay $400 Weekly.. That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town. I will return to CANADA in a week so this process will be on going till then. If you don’t mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term.

    Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position.

    Thanks for your time.

    I await your prompt response,

    Brian Martins

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  69. Looks like I fell victim, but at least they didn’t get any financial information prior. I worked for them for a couple weeks. Daily contact, always responded to my chat requests, etc. Website, BBB, etc. look legit, but why would Asurion send something to me in the US for me to send to someone else in the US. Asurion would send it straight to the customer. This is when it clicked, that and I came across this site. I asked my “manager” to provide proof that the company was legit and above board, and she gave me their FEIN, which I can’t verify without spending money, and the IRS won’t give out any information on it. The BBB said that they were not accredited and a scam warning was posted in their comments for the company. When I told the lady that I was finished with them and that she could not give me proof of their company being legit, she said I had to continue working because I signed a contract, and that I had to send them a 2 week notice, and continue working in the meantime… All the while, without getting paid. So I am just going to report them, return to sender the packages, contact the postal service and keep reviewing them on sites, to make sure others don’t get caught up in what seemed to me, a legit opportunity. The BBB even said that they’ve been in business for many years, but that doesn’t mean they are legit. The whois has the same info as their business and when put up on the map, the one address is a residence and the other is a industrial building, but that would be any business. I can’t see without going there and I live in a different state. When asked why they weren’t accredited, they said because they had moved locations and that it was in the process and would be updated in 1-2 months. I will paste the information I have received below, and if you want more information, please let me know and I will provide it.

    The company is called Hollywood Global Shipping Company AKA Servpkg.com

    BEWARE: It all looks legit, and the employees play along like it is…

    Ronald Martinez

    Feb 21

    We are contacting you on behalf of the Human Resources department of Hollywood Global Shipping Co, the registered owner of Servpkg.com. We have reviewed your profile and thought you might be a great fit for our new open position of Logistics Manager.

    As you might know, we are one of the leading companies in logistics and worldwide shipping business. We have experienced tremendous growth over last few months and to meet the extensive demand, we’re expanding our operations. We’re looking for great team members with positive attitude. If you want to jump start your career in the logistics industry, consider applying with us.

    We offer generous salary and competitive benefits, including: low deductible and low out of pocket health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and paid time off. We are based out of Sacramento, CA but we have available positions that are flexible/mobile and allow you to work from the comfort of your own home. Some job-related travel may be required, but they will be limited within your area.

    Please review the following link for job specifics in PDF: Position Summary

    If you feel Hollywood Global Shipping Co is a good fit for you, I would encourage you to apply for this position from the link below: http://links.servpkg.com/wf/click?upn=bjhvUXav7njjgXA3o8ZvEq3yOXu-2FWvb74ygTrH02fo14htVnTKxYa8SEmrkBbF95awodw4FOVuj2oiIJdJC2vL7EG7oCnLbiME84-2FcKs7QTKBn6Wb2KvppKRS9zUuz9YdM0JiM0jIwa-2FRJ7LURus3A77YOzB-2FSMztPNo0AvSorxoXY2dzqPJt-2F9YAFd1wvWo_EmduamRo6HjvFKbvoeAe1TpYv6TRdYKWlyfXzdxnuY6S-2BiAnr9IIOF1DSDJDw-2BpEiXaRD0WbCZWdF9-2BF3-2BdIeSqQVLSsZDzIYro0O034qmQmw2YUzSGbHclaUMcDYJ3ZLqwjGuMIzkqlPtSBhqJs8lWgIdSnSmjfsnPf0W9qFFholth9qiXyBBFG2xzy6qv43QaTOIzR1gCpbpAyUJfq78G8Hw2pvH0BJu12wQxRlSH3YWY-2FH9AfKeVIrl5MTgrZup0RC0ZcsruxNE846Aas0DqxMqYmOdWF0SuHN-2F2P4LT0N1c6An-2FAa4MasYUnmKCjp2IUJAnoMy2g330GHi3iNWmmFCxJb3pc8PVSTbwOdLYu-2FqfWWbdX84RZ5GmnH23TpfDijAc04qnSftqU2ocuM-2FTLPivGrjomPBIasjhMATs-3D

    Apply for position JBOF749593-0217-A4

    If you have any question, please do feel free to reach out to us. I look forward to reviewing your application.


    Sincerely Yours,
    Ronald Martinez
    HR Department

    Hollywood Global Shipping Co
    Package Services
    Servpkg.com

    P: (800) 643-2998 ext. 25
    F: (800) 643-3698
    *************************
    Abby Klein

    Mar 2

    Welcome to Servpkg.com team!
    My name is Abby Klein and I am your personal manager.

    It is my responsibility to guide you through the trial period. It is me who you will report to.
    I will assist and help you with any job-related situations that you may come across.

    My working hours are Mon through Fri: 9am – 5pm Pacific time(!).

    Before you can start your job, the following things have to be done within today:

    1. You have to print(!), read carefully and keep handy training materials and information I’ve prepared for you.
    2. You have to enroll into our database and verify your account. I will send you your username, password and login
    link after the training materials.
    3. We have to establish communication via database chat-system.
    4. We have to set up a phone call. I will provide you with the
    additional guidance and answer all the questions you have which are not covered by training materials, FAQ and information provided.

    So, our plan for today is:

    1. I’m sending you the training materials and information. You print them and read.
    2. I’m sending you your account details. You enroll to the database and verify your profile.
    3. We exchange messages inside the database to establish proper communication.
    4. We set up a phone conversation.

    Please refrain from the questions till our phone conversation(!). Many
    of them will be covered with my next emails.

    Congratulations with your new job and I’m looking forward to our cooperation!

    Sincerely yours,
    Abby Klein

    Hollywood Global Shipping Co / Logistics Dept.

    Toll-Free: (800) 643-2998 ext. 434
    Phone direct : (916) 226-9297
    Email: a.klein@package-services.com

    ***********************

    Here is a reminder of your basic job responsibilities:

    – Your working hours are 9AM till 5PM by your local time, Monday – Friday. Federal holidays are excluded.

    – The database will be the a tool you use to monitor the orders, download/upload images and documents,
    and stay in touch with me, and with other departments from later on. You have to log in every morning at 9AM and
    attend to orders and messages.

    – You are expected to be available for deliveries at you registered address within working hours. You are also
    expected to be easy reachable by phone within this time.

    – You have to monitor the database every 1-2 hours.

    – You have to respond chat messages/e-mails within 1-2 hours.

    – You have to process (check, prepare and ship) orders on the day of delivery, or latest on the next day.

    – You have to update the information into the database in a timely manner.

    – You have to report me about any problems, delays, and changes.

    – You are supposed to have a computer,a printer and a digit camera.

    *********************
    STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION FOR PROCESSING YOUR ORDERS.

    1. Begin your day by checking the list of orders in your DB and incoming messages.
    List of orders will be displayed on the main page of the database once you logged in.
    Messages are available in the CHAT section. Identification number (ID #) for each package is located in the first column.
    When reporting about any package please write/say this ID so that I can find it quickly among hundreds of packages in the DB.

    2. Tracking number allows you to know when to expect the delivery of each package.
    Click on the tracking number to see the delivery schedule for the package.

    3. There are 4 buttons for each order that correspond with 4 main steps you have to do to complete the order: REPORT, UPLOAD PHOTO, SHIP, RECEIPT.

    4. When package is received – check the contents carefully to make sure it matches the description in the DB.
    Click REPORT button in the DB to confirm that everything is as expected or report about any discrepancies/damages of the contents via CHAT.
    All gadgets have to be tested. Turn the gadget on and off to make sure that it works. IMPORTANT: DO NOT OPEN ANY HARD FACTORY SEALING.

    5. You have to take 4 pictures for each order: a picture of the original shipping label on the box, picture of original invoice that came
    inside the box and 2 pictures of the item from different angles.
    Transfer pictures to your computer and upload them by clicking UPLOAD PHOTO button, one picture at a time.
    Images have to be uploaded for EACH item.

    6. Order is considered as ready for shipment, when you REPORTed it and UPLOADed PHOTO. Then, our shipping department starts preparing and
    uploading pre-paid shipping documents.
    It usually takes 1-2 hours. Meanwhile, remove original shipping label and other stickers from the box, remove original invoice.
    Once documents are ready – SHIP button become active. Click it to get into the SHIP section. Here you DOWNLOAD SHIPPING LABEL and DOWNLOAD INVOICE.
    Download both and print.

    7. Put new invoice inside the box, attach new label outside the box with the clear tape and pack the box securely.
    In most of the cases you can use the box the item came in.

    8. Make a note of new label’s tracking number. It is located under the bar-code. It is a long number which usually starts with digit “4”.

    9. Proceed to the post office to drop off the package. Request PO clerk to give you a receipt for the shipment.
    If the clerk refuses to issue the receipt – request him to stamp an extra copy of the shipping label.
    As you understand, you have to print this extra copy of the label beforehand and have it with you for such a case.

    10. Once package is shipped, log into the database and go to the SHIP section again. Enter the tracking number (new one) into the appropriate field.
    Enter ONLY digits. DO not enter any other symbols, text or spaces.
    IMPORTANT: you have to update the tracking number in the database ONLY AFTER package is actually shipped.
    NEVER do it before the shipment.

    11. To complete the order, take a picture of the PO receipt (or stamped copy of the label), transfer it to your PC and click RECEIPT button to upload that image. After this step order is completed.
    ********************
    Please note that each label is valid for 2 business days. To avoid delays, make sure that you use
    each label either the day it is uploaded or the following day. If the package is shipped with an outdated label,
    it may not be accepted, be held at the post office for pickup or be returned to you.

    Each shipping label has to be signed to be accepted at the post office. Sign it under the bar code.
    Failure to do so will cause delays in the shipping process. In case the post office refuses to accept the package due
    to underpaid postage label – we will provide you with the new shipping labels with the correct amount paid.
    To save time please double check the weight of the package on the original and new shipping labels.
    Most of the time they are accurate so weight discrepancies and underpayment of the labels don’t happen very often.

    Status of each Order.

    You check the status of each delivery by clicking on its tracking number. New window will open, delivery schedule will be on your screen.
    If you notice the following status of the delivery: Intercept / return to sender- that means the customer canceled this order or we have
    not received payment confirmation and therefore canceled it from our side. Such orders will be removed from your control panel.
    If it is still in your system after 48 hours please notify your manager via the CHAT.

    Receiving a package.

    It is crucially important to receive all deliveries on the day scheduled by the delivery company. In some cases, missed deliveries
    may be re-delivered the next day, but they may be also sent back to sender if were not accepted at first delivery attempt.
    The carrier also sometimes has an option to hold the package at the local facility for you to pick up and not to make any other attempts.
    If the package is not under your name, you are not authorized to pick it up. You need a special authorization letter from sales manager
    and a copy of his ID to pick the package up. Your manager will provide you with the required paperwork but you should avoid such delays
    and be available to accept each delivery at the first delivery attempt.

    Sending a package.

    Target processing time for all orders is the same day. It is expected that you require maximum 2 hours after delivery to get the
    package ready for shipment (report, check the contents, take and upload images, etc). So any orders delivered to you 2 hours
    before PO’s closing time should be shipped the same day. An exception is when you have several deliveries scheduled for a day,
    and some of them delivered late. You have to wait for all the deliveries. Some orders may not have the shipping documents for 1 or
    more days. These are the orders, which are missing customer’s shipping instructions, or waiting for other item to be consolidated
    with. This is not your responsibility. Your responsibility is to accept, report and inspect the item(s), take and upload images,
    and use the shipping documents properly.

    When order is delivered, reported by you, images uploaded and you see no shipping documents available for downloading within 1-2 hours –
    request the status via chat. Your manager will let you know whether to expect the documents this day or not.

    Unlisted Orders.

    Sales managers may sometimes fail to add the order to the control panel or some orders may be followed with the promotional items sent
    by the supplier. You must report about any received un-listed items by clicking on the ORDERS->ADD NEW button, then fill and submit the form
    through the database. After identification, it will be added to your list shortly.

    Consolidated orders

    Inside the SHIP section you can see if order is going as a single package (in this case you will see only 1 item in the list) or has to
    be consolidated with other item(s) (in this case inside the ship section you will see a list of the items). Always carefully check the
    information inside the SHIP section.

    If you need to consolidate several items into one order and you cannot use any of the original boxes you should be able to find another
    useable box for the consolidation. Please do not remove manufacturer’s packaging in the attempt to make items fit. Whenever you have Priority Mail
    shipping label – you can get/order a box at the PO for free – just present the Priority Mail label. It is recommended that you have/get/keep
    several old boxes of different size at home just in case for a consolidation matter. It is not that is required often, however this should not be a
    matter of delay in processing.

    Please note that if you have only one set of shipping documents for several items it means you have to consolidate them into one box.
    One set of documents cannot be used to ship separate boxes and is considered by the postal service as a shipping label electronic manipulations.

    Always double check the items that you consolidate. In case you ship 2 or more items you should place all of them into one box and ship it out as one
    order using only one set of shipping documents printed from the DB.

    International orders

    During your probation month you will be dealing with domestic orders. However you may have 1-2 international orders as well. Shipping labels and
    invoice procedures are a little bit different for international orders. When you print the documents for international order, you will find that
    4 pieces of the shipping labels are located on 2 pages. Only the last one is the sender’s copy and you should keep it for your record. You have to
    attach the remaining (3) labels to the package in a special plastic envelope outside the box. This envelope will be provided at the PO. Do not forget
    to sign all 4 copies. One of them is a custom declaration. You do not have to fill out anything – all the required information is already filled out.
    You only have to sign all 4 pages.

    You have to print 2 invoices for all United Kingdom (Great Britain) shipments. One copy goes inside the package and the second one should be attached
    outside the box together with the shipping labels.

    Important: always check the destination on the new shipping label. If destination is different from the United States, it means that the order is
    international and a special procedure is applicable. Incorrect using of international shipping labels leads to long delays and additional expenses.
    AVOID THIS MISTAKE! It is also compulsory to read Help->USPS shipping labels guide section in the CRM.

    Letters

    Your job is to accept packages AND correspondence. Whenever you receive a letter/envelope which is not in your name, keep it unopened and send the following
    message through the chat to report about it.

    “I have accepted a letter for [name on the letter] today (or the date it has been received)”

    ************************
    Inside our CRM system, you will find HELP section which consists of 3 additional articles:
    Terms and FAQ, USPS shipping labels guide, and graphic User Guide.
    You have to read them once you have an access to the system.
    You will be provided with your login details soon.
    **********************
    The CRM is https://www.transvc.com and then you enter your email and their provided password.
    ********************
    Here are some answers to common questions you may have at this stage.

    1. Why packages are not in my name?
    You may see the names of our company’s managers or customers’ on the package – in such a way company/customer remain the owner of the package during all delivery stages.
    If the customer cancels the order or adds something to it we need to contact the delivery service as the owner of the package to request the return or any other delivery changes.
    Also, our managers have to be able to monitor and track all their assigned orders easily.
    Packages may also be delivered not under your name as a security measure due to the Company’s regulations for shipping expensive packages.

    2. When will I receive my first payment?
    You will receive the payment for your probation/training period in 30 days after you process your first order.
    After you are hired on a permanent basis you will receive your payment on the 27th of each month and can also choose biweekly payment option.

    3. What is the procedure of payment that falls on non-business days?
    You will get paid the next business day.

    4. I want to go on vacation, will it affect my pay?
    You have to inform me minimum 7 business days before you plan to leave.
    Please, tell me exact dates when you will be absent. You are not supposed to leave during your probation.
    You are eligible for 28 days of vacation per year, which may be used in blocks not exceeding 2 weeks.

    5. How many packages will I receive each week? Will the amount of packages that I process affect my pay?
    You are going to start with 3-9 packages during the training and go up to 40 per week when you work on a regular basis.
    Your salary is not affected by the quantity of packages you process.

    6. What should I do if I receive an envelope in the name of the customer/Company’s manager?
    Anytime you receive a letter/correspondence addressed to one of our customers/managers you should keep it unopened and contact your personal Manager for further instructions.
    During your probation period you have no authorization to work with any paperwork.

    7. How do I track and receive packages?
    You have to be always available to accept scheduled deliveries.
    In case you may not be available (important doctor’s appointment, family emergency etc.) – make sure someone (family member, close friend, trusted person) can accept packages on your behalf. Instruct this person properly in such cases. To avoid costly delays, packages must be received the day they are scheduled for the delivery.
    You have to log in to the database daily to monitor the information and ETA (estimated time of arrival) of each package.

    8. What carrier service will I use for shipment?
    USPS is the main carrier we use to send packages. However shipments with FeDex and UPS are possible sometimes.
    The information about carrier will be provided on the new shipping documents.
    When you receive and print new shipping documents it will be clearly visible on the shipping label whether it is USPS, FeDex or UPS shipping
    label and you have to send the package via appropriate carrier office.

    9. I uploaded the pictures few hours (a day ago), but there’s still no label, what’s wrong?
    New shipping documents will be available when the client pays for them, in most of the cases documents are available within few hours, but sometimes it takes longer.

    10. What should I do if the post office refuses to give me a receipt?
    Sometimes PO may refuse to give you the receipt. As postage is pre-paid some post offices are not able to print the receipt without actually taking money from you.
    You should ask the PO clerk to put a post office stamp on the last copy of the shipping label, the sender’s copy, take a picture of it and upload it to the database
    as the proof of shipment. The stamp has a current date and the address of the PO.

    11. What should I do if the status of an incoming package states “incorrect address”?
    Anytime you receive an “incorrect address” status, or anything similar, that means the carrier cannot locate you to deliver the package.
    You must immediately contact the local post office/courier service (UPS, FeDex, DHL) and clear up the confusion.

    12. Is it okay to destroy an original invoice?
    Once you upload the picture of it to the DB you may destroy it.

    13. Package came without the original invoice.
    The shipper didn’t include it. Sometimes original invoices are sent to our office directly, it is normal, please proceed with the package as usual.

    ***********************
    To setup your payroll you have to do the following:

    – send an email to payroll@package-services.com
    – email subject has to be “Payroll setup”
    – inside the email please fill out this short form:

    Name: Your full name
    Status: new employee
    Department: logistics department
    Manager: Abby Klein
    Request: payroll enrollment

    Our payroll department will get back to you with all the information about payroll, taxes, etc.
    They will also tell you which information you have to supply in order to setup one or another payment method.
    *******************
    PAYROLL via sendgrid.net

    Mar 3

    Friday, March 03, 2017

    Welcome to our team and nice to meet you!

    At the moment you have two options to receive your pay:
    – Direct deposit
    – Check by mail

    For direct deposit you have to submit direct deposit authorization form from your bank.
    For mailed check I need you to confirm that it can be mailed to the same address
    that we have in your CRM profile. If you want it to be sent to a different address –
    please advise this address including a zip code.

    As you probably already know, your actual start day will be setup once you process your
    first order. This day will be considered as your start day and will be reflected in the
    CRM system: My Account -> Account details – Account Open Date. Date of each next payday
    will be displayed there as well.

    In reference to your first payment it is required that you email me 3 business days
    before your first payday to re-confirm that your preferred payment method and
    payment information remains unchanged. You will receive necessary tax forms in reply.

    You are on a probation period. At the end of it, your manager will submit his report on
    your performance to our management team which will consider offering you a permanent
    position. If you are offered a permanent position, you will have to complete and submit
    IRS W-4 tax form and USCIS I-9 form before we process your payment. If not – your
    probation month will be considered as an independent contractor basis and we will send
    you your 1099-MISC form followed by your paycheck.

    So when you email me 3 days before your first payday, I will provide you with the necessary tax forms.

    For your probation month you earn $2000 base rate + $100 transport expenses compensation = $2100/month

    After successful completion of a probation period, once you are on a permanent position, you have an option of bi-weekly payments.

    On a permanent position you earn $2300 base rate + $200 transport expenses compensation = $2500/month

    Sometimes you may have some job-related expenses such as clear tape, ink cartridges, printer, camera etc. You are eligible for reimbursement against receipts for such purchases. You have to submit them to me via email.

    I wish you a good luck on this position and all the best. Hope you enjoy working in our team and pass your probation worthily.


    Thank you,
    Carl Fletcher/ Payroll Dept.

    ****************
    When I asked my “manager” for proof about the legitimacy of their business:
    J C 27 Mar 2017
    Information came across my desk that your business might not be legitimate and I am being scammed into shipping stolen items. If this is not the case, please verify with business information that this is not true.

    Abby Klein27 Mar 2017
    we are aware of fraudulent activities in this area, but we have been operating on the market for more than 5 years
    Abby Klein27 Mar 2017
    I can provide you with our Company’s Federal Employer Identification number for background check 591030827
    Abby Klein27 Mar 2017
    Also I can give you a link for Better Business Bureau so that you can check their record for our Company.
    Abby Klein27 Mar 2017
    http://www.bbb.org/sacramento/business-reviews/transportation-services/hollywood-global-shipping-co-in-sacramento-ca-47040785

    J C 27 Mar 2017
    The BBB link shows that you are not accredited and that there is 1 negative scam review listed from earlier in the month. I will look into your FEIN for further verification.

    Abby Klein27 Mar 2017
    Our Company was accredited with the Better Business Bureau , however recent status changed due to re-accreditation process associated with the relocation of the company to the city of Morgan Hill. This should be fixed within a month or two.

    Abby Klein28 Mar 2017
    I have provided you with all the possible proof that I’m able to provide, the flow of the company id quite big and unfortunately we have no time to deal with every case of mistrust, you could have made your background check before you had signed a contract. Now, if you have some doubts feel free to send HR your 2 weeks notice, the packages in your possession have to be processed as well
    Abby Klein28 Mar 2017
    ###### is on the panel and ready for shipment, the labels for the promotional items haven’t been paid yet, if by the end of the month the client doesn’t instruct us, they will be sent to our ware house in California, thank you

    Reply
  70. Looks like a New Scam :
    Catherine White
    Star Track Service
    1201 Pacific Avenue,
    Suite 600, Tacoma,
    Washington, 98402

    Thank you for your positive response.
    My name is Catherine White. I am a hiring manager of StarTrack Service Company.
    Our company is pleased to offer you the position of Drop Shipping Assistant.
    We are delighted to make you the following job offer.
    This is a home based job available for all locations within the U.S.
    Your working hours will be through 9am-4pm Mon through Friday
    Company pays SALARY EVERY WEEK
    Our Website is http://startrackservice.com/
    This is a part time job position
    Full description is below.
    FAQ document is attached.
    Description about duties of drop shipping assistant:

    Drop shipping assistant should receive packages from shops, online
    stores, warehouses or directly from our clients, open the parcels (packages) and examine the goods visually for no defects, and ship the parcels worldwide or directly to our customers. Logistics manager receives shipping labels for shipping for all the packages.
    Most of all we ship out parcels via USPS/UPS/DHL/FedEx.

    Packages (Parcels):
    The Parcels usually contain clothes, electronics, sports equipment, goods for home.
    We do not work with the prohibited and illegal goods. Our clients pay for parcels and services of Drop shipping assistant (employee is provided with information about client who ordered parcels).
    The Parcels are usually weight from three to 50 lbs.

    For checking the goods on serviceability, you should just know how to switch on/off electronics or follow the attached instructions. You should examine the goods visually for no defects the same.
    Payment:
    Test period lasts from two to three months (it depends on performance quality of employee)
    – 20 dollars paid for each sent package.
    – Sometimes Drop shipping assistant has to combine several packages into one box to send it a single parcel (combined). In this case, we pay 30 dollars per each sent package.
    Active period – successfully passed a test period of work and having proved himself as a good and responsible clerk, the employee start to get more expensive goods and, accordingly greater compensation for packages in the amount of $ 35-45 plus monthly percentage of income in the amount of 4% .

    Job duties and responsibilities:

    The drop shipping assistant is required to check emails twice and more times a day, receiving parcels/packages at the delivery time, check the goods for no defects (if the goods have any defects you just need to inform us and we will send you additional instructions for such goods), receive prepaid shipping labels via email, print them out.
    The parcels/packages on the same day when shipping labels provided. Next business day would be fine.
    Working hours:
    The working hours are free time.
    Please note though, it is very important – you will be required to stay at home waiting for deliveries with a signature request.
    If you can`t stay at home for such deliveries, you will have to make sure that someone who you know well will accept the packages instead of you.
    Well, in most cases you may just leave a note on your front door when you have to go out. Instruct the deliver where he should leave packages.
    As a good extra income, this job is a good option.
    You can work from home/office and combine this job with your current PT or even FT job.
    If you would like to accept the job just email me back.
    An application form will be sent per your request.
    “‹”‹We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
    Please let me know if you have any questions or I can provide any additional information.

    Application Form
    http://startrackservice.com/application.html

    Respectfully,
    Catherine White
    HR Manager/Staff Supervisor
    StarTrack Service
    https://startrackservice.com/

    Direct ph number 2536171515
    Fax 8665954284
    Main email hrmanagercatherin@gmail.com
    staffsupervisor@startrackservice.com

    Business hours
    9am-3pm Mon through Thursday (Pacific Time)
    9am-1pm PT on Fridays (Pacific Time)
    *********
    Sadly, it’s ben less than a month and i already received more than 8 boxes; two were already sent out but the rest are still at home and i tried to return them to the vendor but you need to be the original buyer to be able to do so.

    please advise what i should do, i already stopped contacting them and don’t want to be in trouble i was just looking for additional income to pay a professional certification .
    Thanks.

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    Reply
  71. Been working for a guy name Victor Rivera doing shipping and repackaging. Now that the time has come for me to get paid, he has many excuses and will not take my call. Has anyone ever heard of Next step logistics LLC?

    Reply
    • Hey Debbie,

      As I mentioned above, it doesn’t matter what the name of the company is or the person you’re working with. If it sounds like what I described above you need to follow the steps I listed because you’re a victim of this scam. I know people want to hold out that it may be different for them but it won’t be. So just accept it for what it is and take the steps I laid out to avoid any issues.

  72. Thanks for expressing your interest in the vacancy.

    US Trading and Logistics has become a trusted name in the postal address rental industry and has enabled thousands of international customers to enjoy products from U.S. retailers that don’t normally offer shipping overseas. For national and international customers around the globe, we serve as a reliable mail forwarding and cloud-based mail management partner. To put it simply, we gather the desired goods from the U.S. retailers and then safely deliver them to destinations around the globe at a reasonable cost.

    Individual citizens and larger companies rely on our services for direct purchasing or for logistics partnerships. The process of international logistics and distribution can be extremely complicated, but our approach eliminates many of those obstacles. By establishing a global mailing network, the deliveries are accomplished faster, and everyone benefits””the retailers, network employees, and international customers. This strategy eliminates the need for large warehouses, significantly lowering costs while also benefiting from a unique distribution system formed by remote employees across the globe. Working from home and freelancing have become popular options in recent years, and our company structure is highly appealing to those professionals.

    If you want to join this constantly expanding network of international distributors, it’s actually quite easy, and you can add a consistent revenue stream to your income! The primary requirement to be a shipping agent for the company is working from home, or being at home during normal working hours. Beyond maintaining a high presence at home to receive deliveries, you also need to live in the continental United States.
    If you fit within the requirements outlined below (and above), then you’re a prime candidate to join our network!

    Job Requirements:

    1. In order to receive and handle all deliveries, you must be at your home office or designated private business address from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
    2. We deal with major international carriers and postage companies, including UPS, USPS, and FedEx; your address must be accessible for delivery by these carriers.
    3. A secondary full-time job is prohibited as it will compromise the quality and reliability of your work.
    4. This job will involve regular trips to the post office, so reliable transportation is essential to perform all of the required tasks.
    5. The company’s reputation and future success is dependent on customer service, so only the highest standards of care for parcels and packages will be acceptable.
    6. Self-motivation and a strong sense of responsibility is crucial to success in this job.
    7. In terms of physical tasks, packages can weigh up to thirty pounds, and workers must be able to regularly and safely handle this amount of weight.
    8. To do this job effectively and efficiently, members of our distribution network will need a fast Internet connection, a digital camera, and a printer.
    9. Any type of logistics management experience or prior work as a delivery professional is preferred for members of our network, but it is not required.

    Primary duties:

    1. Login to our company’s online portal to monitor your daily workload, and download and print prepaid shipping labels.
    2. Accept parcels and letters sent to your residential or private business address via USPS, DHL, UPS, and FedEx.
    3. Inspect packages and photograph contents of packages to ensure quality standards are met.
    4. Process, and then forward both packages and letters to their destinations.
    5. Remain in communication with our office through phone and email.

    Compensation

    If you are accepted into our international distribution network, you will receive a monthly compensation of $2,000. A $500/month bonus is also available for all delivery agents who receive and handle more than 50 packages per month.
    As a network member, there will be a number of inherent expenses, such as fuel costs, packaging materials, and Internet access. We do not require any personal investment on the part of our distribution agents, so all of these expenses will be reimbursed!
    According to standard tax law, all distribution agents will receive a W-2 form at the end of each year, reporting what relevant taxes have been withheld.

    How Can I Get Started?

    If this job opportunity sounds ideal for your home-based lifestyle and freelancing career, please submit your application online. You can find the URL of our application portal and the vacancy code in the attached file.
    Please reply to this email, if you have any questions, or call 305-434-7039.

    Sincerely,
    Charles Hendrix,
    Recruitment department,
    US Trading and Logistics, Corp
    7235 NW 54th St
    Miami, FL 33166
    Toll-free: (844) 217-8446

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  73. hello

    please away from this company called Trust reship ,administrative assistant,process same as above ,i just complaint mail fraud to US postal protection service and lifelock my identity,fortunately i did not loss money .My name is Adam Reus and I will be your HR representative with the team of Trust Reship Inc. Not long ago you’ve emailed us about an Administrative Assistant job. We consider you as a possible candidate, so heres some additional information about the job, Before we have arranged an interview please read carefully. . This is a home-based position and you dont need to move or travel. This is position with a rather flexible schedule. According to the Employment Agreement salary of Administrative Assistant starts with 3200$ plus a flexible system of bonuses.

    In the attached documents you can find more detailed information about the company and offered position. To register:

    Read the application form and job description.

    Print out the Application, fill it in by hand and sign.

    Scan and Email paperwork to adam@trustreship.com
    Wait for confirmation email from our HR Dept.

    You can easily find additional information on our website or feel free to ask any questions about your duties and salary.

    Right now we are at the very start of the process. I am here to help you and I will do my best to help you get along with this.

    Looking forward to see you in our team,

    HR Manager Adam Reus Phone 8557506845 Fax 8557529052 Trust Reship Inc.

    instructor name is adrian

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  74. I have been hired by this company as a shipping inspector and i dont know if its a scam. They did have me fill out a employment agreement with blue ink only and had me to do a w2 form. I have been doing as they asked and that is get packages in open them inspect the contents, take pics, upload invoices and ship out. been corresponding with them all the way up to today and thats when i was supposed to get my first check. I dont know what to do.

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  75. My lady and I unfortunately became victims of this scamming company called USA ProPack. We suspected it to be kind of weird based on the initial emails we’ve received but she decided to follow through before me and begin corresponding via email with the fraudulent company and looked them up. She said at first everything seemed legit and they begin sending packages. Then I begin to follow suit and started getting more suspicious as I thought about it. Well always follow your first instance is what you learn early in life. We begin doing some more research on the company and things didn’t add up. We tried calling the numbers on shipping labels and none for them were working. They also called me from “BLOCKED NO CALLER ID” numbers. Thats when I knew it was not legit and immediately emailed them and told them not to send me anything and informed my girl to do the same. We then begin reading some online reviews in regards to “work from home scams” and your website popped up. Long behold the same experiences your viewers are sharing is the identical situation we have. She’s only received 4 packages and sent off 2 unfortunately but now we are returning the other 2 packages to there sender immediately! Please be on the look out for this company! Randell Hayes, Tim Peldger are 2 of the people we corresponded with! If anyone sees this company or heard about them, REPORT REPORT REPORT!!!!!!

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  76. My Paypal account was charged for $2400 for cellphones and I still have the name and address for the person that I believe must be the mail middleman. Unfortunately, he is a retired Sheriff of the county he lives in, and I doubt if local law would be interested in him. I got the order cancelled, so no money was lost and I’m sure no goods were shipped, but I would like this looked into. What do you think?

    Reply
    • Hey Jess, I’m glad you were able to get your money back.
      I would still follow the tips listed in the article above. The name of the middleman may not be the actual person engaged in this. So it’s probably not the sheriff you think it is. But they could be using his identity. So keep that in mind. Feel free to share any emails you got from the scammer here to help others avoid this scam.

  77. Please help me determine if this is legit or not:
    Hello, Nadya!

    Thank you for applying for our position of the Wrapping Clerk at Day&Lee Printing Supplies.
    We have verified all provided documents and come to the conclusion that you seem to be an appropriate candidate for our vacancy of Wrapping Clerk.

    Day&Lee Printing Supplies. (http://dayleesupplies.com) is one of the leading businesses in the field of digital printing. We produce advertising printing, office printing, business cards and most importantly – branded wrapping paper. For many years our designers have been working on the new ideas for digital printing. In order to advance our wrapping paper, our company has opened Wrapping Clerk position, which provides the services of international purchase assistance and mail / package forwarding using our wrapping paper.
    http://dayleesupplies.com/POSITION_DESCRIPTION.doc

    The trial period for this position lasts 21 business days, during which you will have round-the-clock phone and online support. A supervisor conducts evaluation of candidates on the 3d week of the trial period. You will be informed about the final decision at the end of the trial period.

    You will receive your first salary after the trial period via payment methods like wire transfer, direct deposit, check, PayPal or even MoneyGram or Western Union transfer, depending on which form of payment is the most convenient for you.
    The average salary is $3,000 ($1,500 guaranteed and $30 bonus for each item processed).
    You will be paid (including expenses like gas or packing reimbursement) every 30 days on the date the Contract was resigned.
    Upon completion of registration, our company offers you a personal account on our site. By using a personal account, you will be able to communicate daily with our supervisors. At the time get all answers to your questions. Obtain complete information on your daily working time.
    We are looking for successful teamwork. If the Wrapping Clerk position is suitable for you, please let me know about the best number to reach you at and your home address so that we could send you all required materials. Thank you!

    Truly yours,
    Mark Schulz, (973) 619-9734
    HR Department, Day&Lee Printing Supplies

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  78. Here is one for you guys records: Stay away! FrontdeskHRTeam@oakleyconsult.in
    Hi, Stanley,

    Your CV was in the CareerBuilder website and we think your assets and education to fill the company’s work position of Quality Controller currently opened.

    Recruiters require a hardworking professional individual willing to carry out quality control inspections of parcels on homes.
    Professional individual must specialize in quality control, be reliable and punctual.

    Required education and experience:
    – Minimum high school education,
    – Ability to work with Microsoft office and Adobe Acrobat ,
    – US citizenship.

    Experience in quality control and technology background will be a benefit as well as a good eye for details.
    Basic responsibilities include
    – Sign for packages,
    – Search them to be sure that they are intact,
    – Re-consolidate the package,
    – Forward it onward to the buyer.

    It’s full-time position.
    Working hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 40 hours per week.

    To apply please send your up-to-date CV and kindly provide a current phone number for the interview.
    Let me provide a detailed description about available position.

    Position: Quality Inspector
    Type: Home Based | Part Time
    Salary: $ 2500/month [$ 30.000/year]
    Hours: 20 hours/week
    Trial period: 2 weeks
    Website: http://sagg-electronics.biz

    JOB DUTIES

    Receive incoming shipments of merchandise.
    Make visual and measurement tests.
    Prepare merchandise for shipment.
    Keep records concerning these transactions.
    Quick response to emails and phone calls.

    JOB ACTIVITIES
    Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and

    measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
    Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and

    measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.
    Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement

    tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
    Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.
    Provide photo reports.
    Prepare items for shipping into the one of our main or international branches.
    Print shipping labels, attach it to parcels.
    Unpack/repack items into container/box.
    Prepare records of merchandise shipped.
    Keep files of shipping records.
    Trace missing or misplaced shipments.
    Save receipts.
    Provide daily/weekly reports using email and phone.

    ADDITIONAL REWARDS

    We also pay $20 commission for the each complete task.

    QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

    High school diploma or GED

    REQUIRED SOFTWARE

    MS Office, Acrobat Reader

    TRAINING AND INSTRUCTIONS

    All required training and instructions proving and covering by company for free. We provide

    necessary training by phone and email.

    If you got interested, please reply me and I will provide you further instructions.

    Sincerely yours, Mary Lane

    SAGG LLC
    Tel: (347) 826-3397
    Fax: (347) 252-0227

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  79. USA Logist is another scam company. I got a similar email from Career Builder for them and it is a scam. I have since filed a complaint with the FTC and the Attorney General’s office in Colorado where they are based and I hope they get shut down. The only money I lost was the monthly wage I was to get plus bonuses for packages processed($2580). These companies need to be held accountable for their actions.

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  80. Hello, Amber
    First of all we would like to thank you for your interest in the employment with our company. We eager hire the most decent and dedicated candidates for this position.

    Please note that we offer home based employment and you will be responsible for receiving and forwarding various packages and letters delivered to your house.
    We offer a guaranteed $20.00 payout for each package and $10.00 for business correspondence forwarded successfully.
    Normally you will be getting 100-200 packages and 100-200 letters per month which will create for you an additional income of $3000-5000 in a month.
    This is a legitimate job offer and you will sign an agreement for employment with our company. Packages might include clothing, toys, small electronics and much more. Business correspondence vary from regular mail, newspapers, magazines to various gist/prepaid cards purchased by our clients.
    Packages will be delivered to your residential address and you have to be at home to sign for them. Sometimes packages can be left at your front porch or a new delivery rescheduled. Business correspondence will be delivered to your mailing box.
    Please be also informed that you don’t need to pay for anything out of your own pocket. The company will compensate for any job related expenses.
    Free training is included in a probationary period.
    This forwarding and shipping service is primarily provided for the US citizens that are temporarily residing abroad. Our customers (US citizens only) complete a personal identity verification process directly in our regional offices. They also choose a regional address of our employee who will deal with their business correspondence and regular mail.
    We initiated this forwarding and shipping service mainly because some companies/online shops do not ship outside the US. And our clients use the services of our company to be able to keep an eye on their regular mail or receive packages just in time all over the world.
    We have lots of warehouses located in different countries where our client is always able to receive this order/envelope.
    That is why forwarding and shipping service provided by our company is very convenient for US citizens residing outside the USA territory. Therefore there is a constant need to have multiple local agents in different states.
    If you are interested in this work please let us know
    and we will send you and employment agreement and access details to your virtual office.
    We will be waiting for your reply.
    Regards,
    worldtranstuff@gmail.com
    worldtranstuff@gmx.com
    +17123357198
    +41 (22) 575 32 83
    WorldtranstufF

    So I decided to look them up and that’s when your website popped up. I am so glad I decided to look them up. Thank you for all the information.

    Reply
  81. Wow I am concerned now. I have been unemployed since last month. I applied for some jobs on craigslist thinking they were legit. I received an email from an Oliver Stephens telling me I could work as a Quality Inspector to receive packages and inspect them. Then I must forward them to Europe. So far I have only forwarded one package and it was a handbag. The name of the company in intercontinental transports. Have you ever heard anything about this one?
    I searched everywhere on the internet and could not find anything. J

    Reply
    • Hey Jackie, I’m sorry you fell for this scam. As I said in the article it doesn’t matter what the name of the company is. If they’re engaged in the activities I described then it’s a scam and you need to follow the tips I laid out in the article above to avoid issues.

  82. I’m so glad I found this page. First I checked with BBB and didn’t find anything. I too thought it was strange to receive packages and get paid to send it to someone else but the catching part was getting paid monthly. Heck, I’m not working for anyone and have to wait a month to get paid! Here is the email I just received:
    ShipIT@larssonconsult.in via pivot.dreamhost.com
    May 19 (6 days ago)

    to me
    Hello, Ninna Gilmer!

    Eparceler is looking for new personnel to be able to ship and receive parcels.

    For every shipped package our team member earns payment. No taxes need to be paid.
    We are looking for a responsible and credible person, who is able to operate from home office Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM till 6 PM.

    Contender should be able:
    – To manage FedEx worldwide delivery services online
    – To get and forward customers’ products
    – To prepare / wrap small items for shipment
    – To place orders for shipment at your local PO
    – To keep the data entry and track shipments

    Please send us your resume to apply.
    Hope to hear from you soon!
    HR department,
    Eparceler

    Reply
    • Ninna,
      I’m glad you found this page as well. I appreciate you sharing the email your received. Please be sure to share this page around the web so others can find it and avoid this scam as you did. Thanks!

  83. Hello,

    I received emails like Anida who posted in December 2015, basically word-for-word except a different company – the company contacting me is called AllGood Logistics, Inc.

    They have an active website and are even registered and current-active since 2011 with the Secretary of State in North Carolina so makes them look legit but couldn’t get the person contacting me to actually call me and when I tried calling them, the phone number is disconnected.

    I did try doing an internet search with their name and scam and there is not any complaints with this specific company name but like I said, exactly the same emails as Anida got with just different names.

    I was feeling like something wasn’t quite right so I’m really happy I found your website and looked through the comments!

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Hey Victoria,

      I’m happy to hear you avoided this scam. Too often people get to my site after the fact when it’s too late. But you dodged a bullet. Thanks for sharing your experience. Be sure to share this page with others so they can avoid this nasty scam as well.

  84. I just want to let people know about this company: eparceler LLC. when I was “hired” I looked up job scams, it just seemed too easy to be a job. and I found nothing on this particular company. and the company website looked legit. but I still had unanswered questions. why are these packages coming to me for me to just turn around and ship them to someone else.
    the person I was communicating with seemed very fake and the packages weren’t in my name that they sent. I wish I would have found this site before I got caught up in this. I never even got money. or in trouble for anything. which I’m lucky for. I cant imagine how mad I would feel if I got in trouble.

    Reply
    • Hi Melissa,

      Thanks for sharing this company. Sorry to hear you fell for it. If you have any emails they sent you, feel free to share them here as well to help others avoid it. Fortunately you found our site now. So be sure to look around the site so you can find some legitimate companies. Nothing easy pays well when it comes to online opportunities so it’s a lesson learned. Thanks again for sharing!

  85. Hi Eddy,

    Thank you for the article and for posting everyone’s experiences with this scam. I just received the emails below and I was in the process of “getting hired” when that little voice in my head said “if it sounds too good to be true”. I then started searching the internet for any information about this type of service and came across several scam sites warning people to stay far away. I have even spoken with a woman who claims she would be my supervisor. I could not understand a word she said which further deepened my suspicions that it was a scam. I am an intelligent, college educated person and I almost fell for it. Thankfully I did not send them any personal information other than my name and address. I certainly will not continue on with the hiring process and will report the website, names used and the phone number that was used to call me to the authorities.

    Hi Anne W.,
    >
    > A work-from-home job has become available in your city!
    > Please read job description below. This is a one-time
    > notification, no further action to unsubcribe is required
    > from you.
    > We’re a small gift delivery team with a great
    > need in a home-based Gift Manager. As a member of our team,
    > you will be responsible for arranging the flow of domestic
    > and international shipments to ensure their scheduled and
    > flawless delivery to our clients. The basic requirements for
    > this job are: age 21+, a PC or a laptop and cell
    > phone, a camera, a printer and a scanner; high
    > self-organization along with striving to provide the best
    > services to our clients.
    > The base salary for this opening is $2,800 per month
    > with additional bonuses of $50 for each processed delivery
    > plus unlimited support from your supervisor! Please note
    > that this job is available only for people currently living
    > and located in the United States, no visa sponsorship is
    > offered!
    > If you are interested in the Gift Manager position,
    > please respond to this message as an acceptance to our
    > offer. Our team is more like a family than just a bunch of
    > employees, so you can count on a personal approach.
    > Successful applicants will be contacted and invited to sign
    > a contract with our company. We’re very interested in
    > people who can start as soon as this month.

    > Best regards,
    > Ann Cooper
    > HR Department

    Hello Anne W.,

    My name is Ann Cooper and I am HR Manager at US Gift Service, LLC. Thank you for your
    interest in the position of Inspector of gifts.

    I am happy to assist you with your application. Below you will find the Job description
    with detailed information on your daily responsibilities. I have also attached the
    Application form, which needs to be filled out.

    It will take some time to process your Application, normally no longer than 2 working
    days. Right after that we will proceed to your employment contract.

    Please add me to your address book in order to be on a safe side.

    Regards,
    Ann Cooper
    HR Manager

    Hello Anne,
    We have reviewed your application and I am happy to inform you that you
    have been selected for the next stage.

    You will find the Employment Agreement attached. Please take some time
    and read through the provisions. In case if everything is fine, please
    print it out, fill the fields required, sign and email back to me. The
    contract will be emailed back to you in case if there is something missing.

    Your profile is also sent to your future Line Manager, who will be leading
    your team and provide necessary assistance. In case if you have any
    questions regarding the Employment Agreement, please let me know.

    Regards,
    Ann Cooper
    HR Manager

    Please everyone run far, run fast and remember if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Don’t let your desperation cloud your judgement when it comes to making money online. I have been scammed more than once, but I still continue to search for that elusive work-at-home position that will provide me with a decent income for an honest day’s work. I know it exists and I will keep searching.

    Reply
    • Hey Ann,

      I’m glad you found my site. And I appreciate you sharing the emails you received from the scammers. It will definitely help others looking into this opportunity. The good thing about you doing your research is you found my blog now. So be sure to look at the resources I listed above for finding legitimate opportunities. You don’t need to search anymore because I’ve already provided you some of the best I’ve found. So be sure to explore them and the rest of my site. It will help you avoid a lot more nonsense out there.

  86. I fell victim to this as well. I have worked for the company for a month and when it came time to get paid, the phone numbers all of a sudden didn’t work and I can’t get into the dashboard. Needless to say that I did not get paid any of the money for the work that I had been doing all month. I had talked to my supervisor with that company everyday for that month that I worked for them. Here is the copy of the ad that I received. No money exchanged hands and they even sent me shipping material. I still have about 10 boxes in my garage that I haven’t taken care of yet. I have gained a reference number from the Federal Trade Commission and with your advice I also put a complaint in with the Postal Service. No response from either yet.

    Cricket Post provides purchasing, shipping, warehousing and consolidation services. We deliver tons of packages fast and safe all over the world.
    We have invented Shipping Inspector to make shopping and shipping from United States convenient and advantageous. Our Shipping Inspectors accept your packages at an US address, check all the items against the invoice, check all the items for any damages, make pictures, pack them together carefully for shipping.
    Our customers don’t have bad experience of getting wrong or damaged stuff with missing items with us.
    With the simple life-hacks we have reduced warehousing, consolidating and shipping costs. With all these benefits for our customers we are chosen over the other companies.

    Join our team!
    Here is what you need:
    – Wish to work
    – Personal computer with internet connection, printer or MFP
    – A few hours a day to accept, report, sort, shoot, pack and ship out the packages.
    – Responsibility, thoroughness and dedication.
    You will be supervised by a manager, who will guide you and help you.

    You can find detailed information about this position on our website by visiting this page: http://www.my.cricket-post.com/en/career.html
    Please, fill-in and submit the Application Form on our website to apply for this position. You can find the Application Form here: http://www.my.cricket-post.com/en/form/
    Our HR Department will review your Application Form and we will get in touch with you to discuss the details over the phone.
    If you have any additional questions, please send us an email or give us a call.

    David White, HR specialist
    http://www.my.cricket-post.com/en/

    My supervisor’s information is:
    Jacob Karlsen
    Cricket Post
    1201 N Market St Suite 700
    Wilmington, DE
    19801
    +1 888 283 5246 (Toll-free)
    +1 302 722 6098 (Direct)
    http://www.my.cricket-post.com/en/

    Mon-Fri 09:00am-06:00pm EST
    Sat-Sun Closed

    When he went on vacation he gave me this person as who would be covering for him during the vacation:
    During this time you will be supervised by Ronald Willers. You can reach him at my direct phone number (302)722-6098 or at ronald.willers@cricketpostmail.com
    Any correspondence sent to my email address will be forwarded to Ronald.
    Please keep Ronald updated, let him know if you need assistance in my absence. Ship out the packages on time.

    Reply
    • Amy,

      Sorry to hear that you fell for this scam as well. You’ve taken the right course of action. I would see if you could return the packages you have received by contacting the stores where the packages came from.

  87. Hey my name is Haneen,

    I wish I read this thread before becoming the victim 🙁

    Our HR managers saw your work experience online at CareerBuilder and we would like to ask you to submit an application for a vacancy with our organization. The vacancy is for a Logistics Manager.

    The position responsibilities are:

    – Accepting and sending packages
    – Making daily reports
    – Authenticating information in regards to parcels
    – Examining orders to be sure they are useable.

    Employment requirements

    – Focused on goals
    – Enthusiastic and cooperative
    – Trustworthy
    – Experience with Adobe Acrobat Reader and Microsoft Office
    – Physically able to transfer packages weighing about 30 pounds

    It’s a full-time opening and we always go all out for customer happiness. You will receive a parcel, check it, ensure it is not damaged. Next, the package shall be furthered on to the client.

    If you wish to submit an application, please reply to this message. Human Resources will reach out to you quickly in order to set up a meeting to fulfill this opening.

    So I applied and I already unfortunately sent two packages, later I received a letter from usps inspectors that this is a scam so I went and changed my bank info and filed a complaint. Should I do anything else? Im really scared I dont know what to do. I received packages today but I declined them. Should I contact the police? Also they took a photo of my Driver’s License, would that be identity theft? Please can anyone direct me Im lost and scared.

    Reply
    • Sorry to hear that you fell for this. I’ve laid out everything you need to do in the article above especially about the potential identity theft. So be sure you follow my next steps so you avoid any other issues.

  88. Oliver_drews@yahoo.com
    To **************** Jan 14 at 5:50 PM
    We found your resume through Vacancy board.

    We are looking for a Supply Assistant to work with our wholesale suppliers and international partners.

    It is a permanent home-based vacancy. You could work from any state of the U.S.. You will work independently, receiving instructions from your personal manger online.

    You will be responsible for making purchases, repackaging, preparing detailed reports and making proper dispatches.

    Your personal manager will help you on each step. All your expenses will be covered beforehand.

    Requirements:
    – Proper Identification proving eligibility to work in the United States or Basic knowledge of MS Word and Excel;
    – Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously if required;
    – Have a clear Credit History and Background;
    – Good interpersonal skills are preferred.

    Pay rate starts from: $85,500/yr.

    If you are interested in this job opportunity, please request an details responding us at: BettinaGerri543748@hotmail.com .

    Best regards.

    —————————–

    I immediately thought this sounded fishy, but I was getting desperate. I started typing my response email before I decided to double check and look it up. Thank you for the article. God Bless.

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  89. i fell victim to this company. i am only 21 years old. i am going through serious financial hardship. i was desperate and looking for any work i could. then i was sent an email but this son of a bitch. the USPS sent me a letter saying i may be a victim of this scam. IM TELLING THEM EVERYTHING I KNOW. if you see an email from DANIEL WALTON . OR OCUBY UNLIMITED. DO NOT READ DELETE RIGHT OFF.

    Dear Candidate,

    We have been building our business in crowd shipping industry where the major goal is to reinvent traditional delivery and e commerce. Though we are still in start-up stage, this year we have had a B-round investment from US and UK venture funds for about $17 mln, and currently we employ about 400 professionals.

    Your job of being in domestic shipping team is to act as a micro warehouse and forward the inventory for our customers to our international shipping team where the items are sorted and shipped to those 43 countries where our clients live.

    Shipping expenses are all prepaid by the company. I am your personal supervisor to support in all aspects of this job.

    To apply please start filling out the application and email it to me.

    Thank you and welcome to Ocuby!

    Best regards,
    Daniel Walton

    Supervisor for Domestic Team
    OCUBY Limited

    Office hours:
    12 noon – 6 pm EST, Mon-Fri.
    Tel: +1 253-655-4375
    Web: http://ocuby.com ;

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  90. Thank you Eddy Salomon. I almost fell victim to this type of scam. Please read below the scam email from the sucker named “Rebecca Wade”.

    Dear Anida,
    We have reviewed your resume and see
    that your experience and skills is what we need in our business. We need Shipping assistants in FL and other states.

    Job Title: Shipping Assistant
    Industry: Logistics
    Company: Brown’sDeliveryLLC
    Salary range: $500 weekly

    Responsibilities:

    – Monitor incoming shipments
    – Receive, inspect, sort and ship out packages from your home
    – Manage incoming and outgoing shipments

    If you are interested in this position, please respond to our email as an acceptance to our offer.

    Yours truly,

    Rebecca Wade.

    Hello Anida,

    We are pleased to inform that you have passed the preliminary selection for Shipping Assistant position with Brown’s Delivery Services.
    We have reviewed your resume on CareerBuilder and believe that your knowledge, skills and experience will add value to our organization.

    We offer a job with low stress and decent pay on a home basis, you will gain knowledge and experience of the international trade, while keeping to enjoy the relaxed pace of home living.

    Please register on our website and we will call within the next 2 days for the interview!
    http://brownsdelivery.com/form.php

    Our Advantages:

    – Flexible working schedule
    – Average pay around $500 weekly for the first 2 months (based on
    piece rate pay); around $500 + $250 (fixed) after the probation period
    – Piece rate pay: $20
    – Weekly payments
    – Stability, reliability, best practices

    Work Schedule: Mon-Friday 9am-5pm

    This is a full-time home-based position agents are responsible for daily shipping and receiving of the packages to and from customers and vendors.

    Receiving:

    – The packages outside shipping sources (U.S. mail, UPS, FedEx, and other freight companies)
    – Check packages upon receipt to ensure accuracy
    – Log in items that are received

    Shipping:

    – The packages outside shipping sources (U.S. mail, UPS, FedEx, and other freight companies)
    – Assemble orders and prepare goods for shipment
    – Prepare required shipping document
    – Examine outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications and are packed for safe shipment
    – Perform other tasks as assigned

    Experience/Qualifications:

    – Must have at least one year of general working experience
    – Warehouse/shipping experience is a plus
    – Basic computer and data entry skills
    – Must be able to work independently with little supervision while meeting goals in a timely manner.

    All shipping and packing expenses are prepaid by Brown’s Delivery Services.

    More details can be found at: http://brownsdelivery.com

    Rebecca Wade

    Browns Delivery Services
    rebeccawade@startup-hr.net

    Hello Anida,
    Please reply to confirm the contract was received.
    Please email the copy of signed contract at your earliest convenience.

    I congratulate you on passing the interview successfully.
    Check Attachment for the contract and training material.
    Download it, print it, fill all the information in, sign it, take a picture of it with your camera or cell phone or scan it and send me a copy over email.
    We will setup your online account on the website and you will start receiving packages within the next 2-3 business days.
    Mostly you will be receiving merchandise like consumer electronics and clothes. Packages come from major US online retailers.
    Electronics and clothes are cheap in the US due to low dollar exchange rate.
    Our customers abroad want to buy here, but they can’t, because most of the US online retailers do not ship abroad. In this case we act as a middleman: receive a package to a US address, check it
    and mail abroad. You will be getting $20 payment for every package.
    Average weekly pay is $500 – comes every Friday.

    Please sign the contract at your earliest convenience. We are ready to
    start working with you within 3 business days.

    rebeccawade@startup-hr.net

    rebeccawade@startup-hr.net
    (910) 764-6110


    Best regards,
    Rebeccawade mailto:rebeccawade@startup-hr.net

    Reply
  91. My name is Lakesha, my email is azkesha@hotmail.com
    I am a victim and this is so embarrassing. I am hoping I can help someone else out there.

    Company name Value Shopper Pro in Florida
    http://www.valueshopperpro.us/privacy.html
    http://www.shipments-hub.com/module/doc/profile/
    http://www.bizapedia.com/addresses/4411-BEE-RIDGE-RD-SARASOTA-FL-34233.html

    This is the email that was initially sent to me about the work from home opportunity. This was sent from Florencia Ole

    On Nov 20, 2015, at 12:10 PM, Florencia Ole wrote:

    Set about a interesting stable work at home career in Shipping with no investment or initial expenses.

    You have the possibility to work all alone without excessive control. Your salary is $2500 payable monthly.

    The vacant position doesn’t expect you to work at office everyday. You may keep within doors and enjoy time with everything and everyone you like during the day.

    This high-paid job vacancy is proposed by a large US shipping enterprise which allows its foreign customers to receive shipments in the United States and then send it to their point of destination via an efficient cloud-based system. The customers are especially companies from oversea that have customers in the U.S. or purchase and sell goods in USA.

    Responsibilities:

    – Enter your online profile at the company’s site to get a list of current packages, your daily assignments, and the pre-paid shipping documents for forwarding the mail and boxes.
    – Be at home to receive parcels and mail forwarded to your legal or business address by USPS, UPS, and FedEx during regular working hours.
    – Send the mail to customers by applying invoices and pre-paid shipping markings and delivering the mail to the nearest USPS point.
    – The packages usually include everyday items such as, electronics or sports articles.

    Key Requirements:

    – U.S. resident with a postal address.
    – The things you need to have include a computer with a printer and any digital camera.
    – Use a transportation for delivering the letters and parcels at a stated time or live near USPS offices.
    – Desire to work all alone without excessive control.
    – Physical ability to lift up to 23 lb.
    – The job is full-time and is not combined with another occupation.

    If you want to get started with our employment opportunity, please send us your response to this email. Expect further information from us within 48-76 hours.

    I have all of my information and will forward all of it to the authorities. This company address goes to a UPS store. Where they had me ship the package was to another UPS store. There wasn’t a company name on the package when received and they printed my name on the shipping label. The 800 number on one of the websites said their marketing director is Christine C. Dendy and when i call it was a hotel reservation customer service line. When i call any number i was given for them, no one ever answers no matter what number you press. 941-877-5724 & 941-877-5724 & 800-800-8000 & 800-781-0318. Finally I called the BBB and they couldn’t find a company under the phone numbers I had nor the the business name. Fortunately they pulled it up under the LLC. #L15000148571. This brought up information about a company but nothing to solidify who they were and what they were in business for.

    I hope this helps. As for me Lesson learned.

    Reply
    • Sorry to hear you fell for this Lakesha.
      But I’m happy you shared it with the rest of us and took the action we recommended. Hopefully it prevents others from going through this as well.

  92. Hi Eddy,

    Alas I fell for this nonsense as well. Here was the acceptance email I received.
    —-

    Dear Candidate,

    Thank you very much for response.

    I have attached an application form to further hiring process. Please fill it in and send me by email as a scan or photo (just make sure the text on the form is readable).

    Here is some information on the company and position

    We have been building our business in crowd shipping industry where the major goal is to reinvent traditional delivery and e commerce. Though we are still in start-up stage, this year we have had a B-round investment from US and UK venture funds for about $17 mln, and currently we employ about 400 professionals.

    Your job while being in domestic shipping team of our Australian department is to act as a micro warehouse (35 mid sized packages per month) and forward the inventory for our customers to our international shipping team where the items are sorted and shipped to those 43 countries where our clients live.

    Shipping expenses are all prepaid by the company. No repackaging at all. I am your personal supervisor to support in all aspects of this job.

    If you have any questions please feel free to email me – I will be happy to answer.

    Thank you and welcome to Ocuby!

    Best regards,
    Daniel Walton

    Supervisor for Domestic Team
    OCUBY Limited

    Office hours:12 noon – 6 pm EST, Mon-Fri.

    Tel: +1 253-655-4375
    Web: http://ocuby.com
    ——-

    There’s nothing legitimate about this outfit. The first parcel I was to ship was to a Russian address but with the country listed as Finland. The second parcel I sent got intercepted by Australia Post here and I got a phone call from the security team at AusPost saying this outfit are scammers buying stuff with stolen credit cards and re-selling the goods on the Russian black market. My local police are aware of this now and I’ve told this “Daniel” fellow to stop sending stuff, as the police and AusPost are intercepting it all.

    I regret ever falling for this scam, and I’m just glad it never cost me a cent or got me into legal trouble. Just a cautionary tale for anyone else interested.

    Reply
    • Hey PRJG,

      Sorry to hear you fell for this. But it’s a lesson learned and you did your part by sharing the information so hopefully someone else avoids it. At least it made you find this site which will help you locate legitimate opportunities.

  93. I am so glad I found this! Like most of the commenters here the job offer I received sounded too good to be true. I was initially suspicious because there was no interview requested so I started doing some research before replying. Like a lot of the stories I read above, they had very legit looking website and what seems like a good web presence but after reading this…
    Here is the email I received. It also included a contractor’s agreement and job description attachments.

    Brandon Edwards
    6:43 AM (23 hours ago)

    to me

    Dear ,

    I am Brandon Edwards, HR manager in Blue Post Services and I am writing you to let you know that the application you sent us a couple of weeks ago for the position of Order processing clerk has been shortlisted.

    We are very happy to welcome you in our team and would like to proceed with finalization of this employment. Please find attached the following documents:

    Detailed Job Description & Contractor’s Agreement.

    Just to remind you about the main features of our position: it is a home-based employment with no fixed working hours. All our new employees are offered an initial part-time settling, which however, might be converted it into a full-time one upon mutual agreement of both parties.

    To perform your everyday’s operations we have developed a special Web Office, which significantly simplifies your daily workload.

    Salary for part-time settlement: $ 1,710.00/month + additional bonuses.

    More information about our company and this vacancy can be found in the attached JD.

    If you would like to confirm your interest in this position, please send us a scanned copy of the signed Agreement via email or fax it at+1 845 205-4341 within the following 5 days. Do not sign the document electronically, as such signatures will not be accepted.

    Looking forward to your feedback and to seeing you in our team!

    Brandon Edwards
    HR Manager

    BLUE POST SERVICES LLC
    1511 ROUTE 22 STE 144
    BREWSTER NY 10509-4020

    TEL.#: +1 845 205-9070
    FAX #: +1 845 205-4341

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  94. Here’s another scammer:
    We are sending you further information about open positions in our company. In this email you can find background information on our organization and the job, an application form with a link to our corporate website and an employment agreement.

    Value Shopper Pro is an online logistics company, with a brick-and-mortar presence in Florida, that enables people and companies to rent a postal address in the USA. We work with overseas companies that purchase and sell goods from the U.S., and with individuals who travel abroad frequently. Many U.S. retailers do not deliver outside the USA. We serve overseas clients who purchase items in the U.S., pay for them, and have them delivered worldwide via our network of shipping locations.

    We continuously innovate and add value for clients. We do this by utilizing hi-tech solutions, efficient warehousing techniques and HR methods. Our telecommuting approach allows us to offer the widest number of mail forwarding addresses.

    The job.

    This role is suitable for you, if you spend the majority of your day at home and don’t have a full-time employment. It’s a good opportunity to become independent, earn good money, or add to your pre-existing income by handling our client’s mail at your home. We are also open to working with you, if you have a business office address. There are no costly training courses and no start-up fees. We accept people from anywhere in the continental USA.

    Duties :

    – Receive notifications and upload reports via your online account
    – Be on-site, ready to accept incoming mail, from 10am – 6pm, M-F
    – Check all packages for transit damage, then process and repack them
    – Ensure all packages match the order, photograph the contents and upload them to the web
    – Forward packages to clients from the closest postal locations (using our prepaid shipping labels)

    Requirements:

    – Easy access to a USPS office
    – Be trustworthy, reliable and independent
    – Aim to achieve the highest levels of positive feedback from clients
    – Have access to a computer, digital camera, printer and reliable internet connection
    – Be able to carry items weighing up to 30 lbs
    – Have no other job, apart from self-employment
    – Knowledge and experience of delivery/logistics is useful, but not
    a prerequisite.

    What we offer:

    – Basic pay of $24,000 ($2000 payable monthly)
    – Performance pay ($500 per month maximum) for handling 50+ client orders per month – A refund of all costs, including internet access costs, packaging costs,
    and fuel
    – All relevant taxes will be deducted before we send your salary. At year end, we will send your W-2 form, listing your wages and deductions for tax

    Safety and Security.

    We take your safety and security seriously. Every package you handle will contain everyday items: consumer electronics, clothes, car parts, sports items, etc. We accept only fully paid items and work only with verified clients. Each client undergoes a phone interview. Then they must send in two forms of ID, plus a USPS 1583 form, signed by a notary.

    Considering us?

    Join the millions of Americans now choosing to telecommute. The last US Census illustrated the rapidly growing number of people doing this. A recent report by World at Work, a non-profit, found that 75% of people, when offered the opportunity to work remotely, reported an extremely positive effect on job satisfaction.

    Please read our contract, then print and complete the enclosed application form and return it to us via email or fax. To find out more about us, please check our corporate website by clicking on the link in the application form. If you have any questions, or concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch via e-mail or on 941-877-5725.


    Sincerely,
    Michael Samnik
    HR department
    Value Shopper Pro, LLC
    4411 Bee Ridge Rd #484
    Sarasota, FL 34233
    Phone: 800-781-0318

    Reply
  95. Hello XXX,

    We are pleased to inform that you have passed the preliminary selection for Shipping Assistant position with Brown’s Delivery Services.
    We have reviewed your resume on CareerBuilder and believe that your knowledge, skills and experience will add value to our organization.

    We offer a job with low stress and decent pay on a home basis, you will gain knowledge and experience of the international trade, while keeping to enjoy the relaxed pace of home living.

    Please register on our website and we will call within the next 2 days for the interview!
    http://brownsdelivery.com/form.php

    Our Advantages:

    – Flexible working schedule
    – Average pay around $400 weekly for the first 2 months (based on piece rate pay); around $400 + $250 (fixed) after the probation period
    – Piece rate pay: $20
    – Weekly payments
    – Stability, reliability, best practices

    Work Schedule: Mon-Friday 9am-5pm

    This is a full-time home-based position agents are responsible for daily shipping and receiving of the packages to and from customers and vendors.

    Receiving:

    – The packages outside shipping sources (U.S. mail, UPS, FedEx, and other freight companies)
    – Check packages upon receipt to ensure accuracy
    – Log in items that are received

    Shipping:

    – The packages outside shipping sources (U.S. mail, UPS, FedEx, and other freight companies)
    – Assemble orders and prepare goods for shipment
    – Prepare required shipping document
    – Examine outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications and are packed for safe shipment
    – Perform other tasks as assigned

    Experience/Qualifications:

    – Must have at least one year of general working experience
    – Warehouse/shipping experience is a plus
    – Basic computer and data entry skills
    – Must be able to work independently with little supervision while meeting goals in a timely manner.

    All shipping and packing expenses are prepaid by Brown’s Delivery Services.

    More details can be found at: http://brownsdelivery.com

    Rebecca Wade
    Browns Delivery Services
    rebeccawade@startup-hr.net

    Reply
  96. On October 15, 2015 at 8:04 PM Jose Lopez wrote:

    This is an exciting job opportunity with no prices. Our firm is a United
    States located freight sending organization. We seek for passionate shipping
    assistants who are citizens of US.

    This is an unwavering work having a payment of $2500 monthly.

    Senior US citizens, who work from house, US citizens, or business owners that
    are really fostered to join.

    The role:

    – Readying freight forms
    – Serve client necessities
    – Examine the stock
    – Deliver products to the right USPS branches
    – Affix preapaid freight labels
    – Stay in touch with personnel

    Demands:

    – Should be a United States resident with a residence address.
    – Needs to have a vehicle or an USPS branch locally.
    – Can deal with parcels around 20 pounds.

    Eager applicants have to reply directly to this email. We will contact you

    Reply
  97. Thank you for expressing interest in our employment opportunity.
    Please read over the following brief to familiarize yourself with our company and your responsibilities as a successful candidate for this position. You can find a link to the company website in the application enclosed to this e-mail to help in understanding what we do.

    About Us.

    Logistics International Forwarding Inc is a cloud logistics company that allows our international customers to receive shipments in the United States and then forward it to their destination. We deal mainly with companies from overseas that have customers in the USA or buy and sell goods in America. Our company strongly believes in the remote employment approach because it allows us to decrease warehousing costs and provide shipping points from across the USA.

    We require people that can work independently and are able to maintain regular contact with us by phone and email. Your responsibilities will include accepting, processing and forwarding parcels and letters sent to your residential or private business address. This includes printing shipping labels, invoices, and taking photos of the contents of each package. You can expect deliveries from USPS, DHL, UPS, and FedEx to your address during regular business hours from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. Using your online account at our company’s website, you will find a list of incoming shipments, your daily work tasks, and the shipping labels for forwarding the letters and parcels. The process is simple and easy and the shipping labels are prepaid.

    We reimburse all possible expenses and you will not need to fill out any documents or forms. The only tools you will need to supply are a home computer with a printer and any digital camera. You will also need transportation for delivering the letters and parcels to the relevant USPS offices in a timely manner.

    Compensation for this position is $2,000 monthly plus a monthly bonus of $500 if the number of orders exceeds 50 in any month. Our employees are subject to all applicable taxes. A W-2 form will be prepared and issued annually.
    This is not a part-time position and you will not be able to combine this work with another full-time job.

    Safe and Secure.

    Rest at ease, you will be safe and secure while working for us. You will not be handling hazardous materials or illegal contraband. Every customer goes through a careful and complete verification process. The parcels usually contain everyday items such as, electronics, clothing, auto parts or sporting goods. While working for us, you will be inspecting the majority of parcels yourself. We handle only fully paid shipments and we never deal with any customers that cannot be verified as a legitimate business and have a valid reason for using our services. This is all clarified during our phone interviews with the customers and at which time they must send us two types of ID as well as a 1583 form signed by a notary.

    Your Next Step.

    Please find attached the application form, fill it out and return it to us via email or fax. You should get acquainted with the draft of your employment agreement which is also attached. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call us at 305-440-4265 or e-mail us back.


    Sincerely,
    Michael Penman,
    Recruitment department,
    Logistics International Forwarding Inc
    2025 NW 102 Ave Ste 110
    Doral, FL 33172
    Toll-free: 800-601-9092

    Reply
  98. Hello – you can add Shipping Across Management to the list of companies doing the “reshipping” scam. Rec’d an email from Olivia Johnson with all of the typical wording associated with this scam. Had an “application” attached, (which I did not open.) The email indicated that the website address for the company was am-shipping.com which redirects you to a legitimate looking website for Shipping Across Management. If anyone else receives the same email don’t waste your time and just let it go . . .

    Reply
  99. I just got an email from Erica Lee. It said:

    Good afternoon!
    My name is Erica Lee, and I’m HR manager in the international company – Shiply LTD. I have received your resume, and we want to offer you a position of Shipping inspector, which is available at this moment. I have attached the job description, please reply if you are interested. We have a paid training period (4-7 days).
    If you are NOT interested, just inform me so i wont have to email you twice

    I know it’s fake.
    First of off. I do not open any attachments in email from people I do not know.
    Secondly, I’ve contacted this company. Because it’s a real company. I told them about this.

    How I found this site, whenever I get a job offer of craigslist. I always copy the email and paste it into google. The first link was this site.

    People are looking for legitimate work, and you have all these BS scammers out there.
    I never had any job offers through craigslist. I’ve found a few legit jobs on there. But I always contact them first.

    Reply
  100. i’m hard hearing person i get fired too many jobs then i was searching jobs from craiglist some day a guy called oliver message me talking about his offer as package forworder then i was eager to get any job they said i will get 25 each forworded packge then i got 2poxes of clothes 2 forword unfortunately i did after i did they sent a camera again but it doest received yet then i made my research then i saw ur form you helped me thank you but i have forworded 2 boxes so what should do?

    Reply
    • Hey Ibrahim,

      Sorry to hear you fell for this scam. I’ve laid out what you need to do in the article above. So it’s just a matter of reading it and following the steps I’ve already clearly laid out.

    • Lele,

      If you you’re “working” with this company and they’re doing as we described in the article above, i would recommend you follow my advice. I know it’s tempting to hope this company will be different but these scam artists create new sites all the time. As I said it doesn’t matter what the site address is or the company name. If you’re engaged in what i described then it’s a scam. Plain and simple.

  101. I just wanted to say thank you for this article! today I was about sign a contract with a person claiming to be represented by a legitimate company looking for package forwarding agents. I was a bit skeptical and while researching the legitimacy of the “business”, I came across this article. THANK YOU AGAIN!!

    I will copy and paste the first email that was sent to me so others can see exactly what I’m referring to…

    Hi R***** M*******!

    WWD Logistics LLC is searching for officers who wish to try themselves as a forwarding agent.
    Our corporation is searching for staff members who are determined and eager for work.
    As an Member of our Firm, you will get career growth and extra bonuses, next to your salary.

    Your tasks:
    – General shipping activities
    – Cell
    – You will maintain the smooth logistics and warehouse

    expiration
    – 3-4 hours per day

    Your qualities:
    – Punctuality and trustworthiness
    – Honesty and ability to work independently
    – American citizenship or work permit
    – Legal age

    Interested? We look forward to getting your response via reply.

    After which our Special staff will get in touch with you, to provide you with extra information about the job.

    Best regards,
    Barbara Coker

    … what a bunch of frauds… beware people, and thank you again Eddy for shinning a light on them!

    Reply
  102. PAYROLL MANAGEMENT INC
    Dear Applicant,

    Thank you for your e-mail. Your application was received and I believe that you have what it takes to perfectly fit into this position. You have been selected as the successful candidate for the position of a Payroll Coordinator. This job simply entails the preparation of paychecks for a medium company of about 250 contract payees weekly after the taxes and deductions have already been made. You will undergo an online training and you will be provided with the check printing software including a user license.

    You will be required to purchase the under-listed supplies from Amazon.com/Ebay or any available nearby store for this job. You are to keep a detailed record of all expenses incurred on the purchase of these items as you will be fully reimbursed along side your first salary at the end of the month

    I’m thinking this isn’t the same exact email, but it’s close enough to leave me very suspicious.

    Let me know what you think!

    Thanks,
    Kathy

    Reply
  103. Oh my god I believe that I am involved in this scam and I am wishing I had done a search and found this page last month. I’m working for the Forwarding Group and I report Samuel Emerson who is my supervisor, is listed as the HR Manager. I received an email that got my information from CareerBuilder with the job details and link to apply online. The website appeared genuine and even has other name brand stores and vendors. The email said that the company was expanding rapidly and had a need to outsource the shipping for the company. I had to complete a application and after being accepted, I also had to complete an Employee Agreement much like the one that I have done for other jobs. I was confirmed officially hired after that and I was given a user ID and password for ship-panel.com where I would login to check for incoming packages and download the information and shipping labels. I was supposed to be paid 2000 a month but I could get a extra 500 if I shipped them out with in 24 hrs. I shipped out 8 packages over the month and when I tried to sign in a week ago I all of a sudden, could not sign in and of course, I was supposed to be paid for the first time a couple of days ago. I even sent a few follow up emails checking on my access and first check since I was thinking that it was just a glitch and something was incorrect when I first started but it was fixed. I was laid off in October 2014 and my Unemployment stopped and I have been working part time as a cashier and really needed the money until I got back to work in my field in. I even passed on another part time opportunity because I believed it. I have bills comimg due that I had already made arrangements on and I don’t know what to do. They even have my account information since I was supposed to be direct deposit. OMG this is horrible and I am not a criminal.

    Reply
    • Hey Linda,

      I’m sorry to hear you fell for this. I wish you would have found this page sooner as well. But better late than never.
      I would recommend you follow the steps I listed above to help you avoid any issues.

    • Hello Linda,

      Good night,

      I was also scammed by the same company for which I worked the entire month of August. It was that same guy, Samuel Emerson, who wrote me from this address Forwarding Group HR Department who made me whole recruitment process and was a woman named Linda Jones who served as my supervisor.

      These are some of the e-mails I received from this company.

      Dear Reinaldo,

      We reviewed information received from you and would like to inform you that you meet our requirements and we made a final decision to employ you.

      We remind you that base pay for this position is $2000 per month + $500 bonus for prompt task completion.

      In order to become our employee, you are to sign the contract.

      You may download it in PDF format at Employment Agreement in PDF link (6 pages).

      It is also available in JPG format:

      Employment Agreement 1st page
      Employment Agreement 2nd page
      Employment Agreement 3rd page
      Employment Agreement 4th page
      Employment Agreement 5th page
      Employment Agreement 6th page

      Please download the contract and attentively familiarize yourself with all paragraphs.

      After that, you are to print it, fill out by hand, take a photo or scan it in high quality and email us the copies.

      Keep the original in a safe place.

      Regards,

      Samuel Emerson
      FORWARDING GROUP, LLC
      http://WWW.Forwarding-Group.Com
      (443) 276-8208

      Dear Reinalod,

      We received your signed contract and a copy of DL, they are accepted.

      Regards,

      Samuel Emerson
      FORWARDING GROUP, LLC
      http://WWW.Forwarding-Group.Com
      (443) 276-8208

      Dear Reinaldo,

      I’m okay.

      We accepted your info, now you are officially employed.

      You will receive first packages in 2-5 business days, we will give you update on them and send further instructions.

      Regards,

      Samuel Emerson
      FORWARDING GROUP, LLC
      http://WWW.Forwarding-Group.Com
      (443) 276-8208

    • Yes those were the exact same emails that I received. I have already saved mine and filed the online form for the post office this morning and I am about to file the second form for the government site momentarily. I still have the shipping labels on my phone that I downloaded from ship panel. com and I am hoping to use them to get the packages back to the rightful owners. I had them as a double check as I was shipping the packages so I could make sure that I had the right labels on the right box. But maybe I can get them back to the correct owners.

    • oh my god…i believe i have been caught up in this scam and it seemed so legit.i quit my first job because i thought this was a real lucritive opportunity for my family and i.the company is called forwarding group and i have been working for these guys for a month and im heart broken at this point because i have bills piling up over my head and have no money to pay my rent.oh my god

    • Damn Johnathan,

      I’m sorry you quit your job because of this nonsense. I would recommend you follow the steps I’ve listed above ASAP.
      And you need to get out there and find something offline quickly to pay those piling bills. Maybe that first job will take you back. I’m so sorry you didn’t find this site sooner.

  104. Hi Everyone,

    Here are the names of 3 other companies that, while they look legit, are total scammers. Just thought that you and your readers might like to know…I too, fell victim myself, as I, just as many of you are, am unemployed and need to find work, however, we cannot let that situation cloud our judgement here… We must remain vigilant and w/Eddy’s help, we can help put a stop to this crap, or, at least deter another honest person from falling for it…

    -Linxu International Group-They are from China and claim to be legit, however, after your bogus website is set up, they steal credit card info and clean it up through bogus website purchases, you then, through your LLC, are to keep 10% and send them 90…Yeah right!

    -The next one’s listed are all packaging/re-ship scammers:
    -Safe Fulfillment, LLC-Unfortunately, I feel for this one and shipped a few things before I realized that it was a scam.
    -Borderlinx
    -Altair

    Finally, these last 2 are virtual assistant scams:
    -Moon, LLC-Fell for this one too, but got out before it was too late…
    -Sun, LLC

    I advise everyone to stay away from these clowns, regardless of what kind of garbage they might feed you…

    Hope this helps, folks…Take care and God bless!!!

    Ben

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  105. My husband received an email from Forwarding Parcels Company. Even when he was telling me about it, I knew it was not legit. Did my own research. He received the following email:

    Hi!

    This is an HR manager of Forwarding Parcels company. We found your email through employment agency.

    We need a Shipping Clerk in our organization who has to inspect the content of the boxes, make reports and send them to the destination..

    You will get $2500+ monthly. With this post you will also get a full social package.

    The list of minimum conditions are:
    It is enough to be 21, be careful, honest and reliable person with basic PC skills for this part-time position. People with document management experience are preferred to all others. This post does not require your relocation.

    If you are interested in this vacancy, please inform me about this by your answer at : Charlene_Strader@mail.com.

    Thank you,
    Forwarding Parcels Company

    HE RESPONDED BACK AND GOT THIS:

    Thank you for your interest in our company. We are pleased that you considered us at this stage of your career planning.
    We only accept applications submitted via our on-line system.
    To do this and for more details about the position, CLICK HERE, learn the job description and FAQ and fill out the online application form.
    Submitting your application:
    Once you have submitted an application, you can no longer make any changes. Please note that information cannot be modified once submitted.
    Hearing from us:
    If you have applied for a specific post, we will contact you as quickly as possible, either by telephone or email. Please wait for us to get in touch with you.
    I look forward to see your application on-line as soon as possible.
    Regards,
    Cynthia Nolan
    Forwarding Parcels Company, LLC
    http://www.ForwardingParcels.com
    Phone (410) 469-1724
    Fax (410) 472-5607

    Their website looks legit, but anyone can create a website: http://forwardingparcels.com/

    I looked up their contact info. Lists a Baltimore, MD address. I googled businesses at that address and what do you know, no such company listed at that address.

    I checked the phone number listed: TEL: +1 (410) 469-1724, it’s a cell phone.

    Hopefully, I have produced enough evidence that my husband won’t go through with it.

    Reply
  106. Wow! safe I just received the offer after falling for the scam exam and giving my information. but I was then sent more paper works to proceed but I decided to make a little research about them and I found this and other articles

    Reply
  107. I, too, fell for it. Out of work for a very long time, and desperate for money, I fell for it. As soon as I realized what might be going on, I stopped reshipping. I had only been doing it a couple weeks when I decided to do some research online and find out what was going on. My gut started to bother me–like, “What is wrong with this picture”. Sure enough, I found this site and I just wanted to kick myself. What was I thinking? Who knew that I would get caught up in something like this. I’m pretty smart normally, and skeptical, but when you need cash, you are blinded to the truth. Anyway, the company is called Arion Forwarding, LLC out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. They have a web site that looks authentic, they have a physical office with phone and fax numbers. They have a page on their website that encourages people to “find a career with Arion–being a Quality Inspector”. I was recruited through an email where they got my resume from CareerBuilders.com. It all sounded so upfront and legit. I got a supervisor named Patty Collins who would tell me what to do when packages showed up at my house. She would send me a new label and I would take it to the post office and ship it, after opening it and taking a photo of it, & sending it to her via email. They even had a Task Panel page that I logged into to see what was on it’s way to me. I reshipped six items, before I realized what was going on, and stopped immediately. This was just a few days ago and I am terrified that I will get arrested now. I don’t know what to do about this, since I did send six things out over the past three weeks. Screw the money. I just don’t want to see the police pull up to my house. I am so afraid. I did keep everything (correspondence with Ms. Collins and a Tyler James who recruited me). I even set up a spreadsheet that I have that had everything about the packages you could get. (columns for tracking #s, dates shipped, dates I received the product, when I got the label, and kept it up to date with where the product was (tracking) along it’s way. Two of the products went to the Ukraine and i was told because consolidating into one box, several things, cut down the cost of shipping directly. How I fell for that is beyond me. Dear God, I’m a criminal and I didn’t even know it. Help. Do I go to the police and tell them about this? I think maybe I should before they show up at my house first. I’m terrified right now. I’m a law abiding citizen and this just can’t be happening!

    Reply
    • Hey Susan,

      I’m so sorry you were a victim of this scam. Like you said when we get a little desperate things like this happen and the con artist will prey on us.
      All you have to do if follow the steps I laid out in the article above to protect yourself. The police don’t want to arrest victims but you want to be proactive.
      So follow the advice listed in my article.

  108. Hello,
    I recently got involved with two drop shipping company scams. Express Product Mover (epromover.com) and Shipping Express Management. I had a gut feeling that they were scams but went with it anyway. After reading this and talking to my father who talked to the USPS. I immediately ended my contract with both of them. According to an USPS employee that my dad talked to “drop-shipping” is actually illegal in the US. I didn’t give anything personal besides my address to Epromover, however I gave my license to Shipping Express Management. How do I go about securing my license so they can’t order credit cards in my name or use my license to drive and commit traffic violations? My second question is what is the best way to go about sending back the items I still have but shouldn’t ship out? I no longer have the boxes the items came in, however I kept all the shipping labels that the items came in. I don’t think I can just tape them on another box and give back right? Is there a way to send them back to the company without having to pay out of pocket expenses? I’m on LOA (Leave of Absence) from my actual job. So I fell for this scam because it seemed like easy money until I can get back to work since disability pay isn’t my full amount.

    Reply
    • Hey Victoria,

      The scam isn’t really drop shipping. It’s basically just moving stolen products so I’m not sure why the postal person would refer to it as drop shipping which is a legitimate for of business that many companies employee.

      In any event, you can’t get your license information back from the scammers. If it were that easy to actually find them and they cooperated so easily they wouldn’t be in business. As I said in my article above you need to invest in some identity theft protection to stop at the very least them from creating new credit in your name. That’s what they want your license and other information for not to run red lights.

      I don’t have any advice for you about how to send the packages back. Try contacting the companies they were shipped from and see what they tell you.

      In any event, I’m sorry to hear you fell for this scam. As you’ve learned there is no such thing as easy money online just as there isn’t offline. At the very least you found this website and now you’ll be exposed to legit ways to make money. Thanks for sharing your experience, be sure to share this website with others so they don’t fall victim to this as well.

  109. hello guys i’m reading your comments and i think i’m involved in this scam right now, this company called skanderborg shipping suppose to be in Denmark, they sending me shipment and i suppose to repackage them and ship them. they suppose to pay me $2400 a month. i knew this was to good to be true. Gp

    Reply
  110. i have gotten several text messages and emails saying they found me on care.com. for a car wrap job and babysitting and assistant. they sent me a check to cash and send a portion to somewhere else. i didnt think it was legit. so i took it to the bank to show them the copies of emails and the check and they told me the check was not legit. i was sent two different checks from 2 different people. they are still in the fed ex envelopes at home. i will give you the numbers and emails next week.

    Reply
  111. Received this:
    shiply_hr@gmx.com via gator3084.hostgator.com
    Erica Lee

    The progressive and fast-developing company is taking on new employees in America. If you want to be the member of the stable company, which is dealing with shipment, you’re US resident, interested in the part-time job and don’t want to sit in the stuffy and hot office, so the door of our company is open for you. Advantages of this job: attractive salary in the amount of 300$ per week and convenient location of the job place – your home.
    Salary: Basic Pay $ 200 – 300 per week

    Responsibilities:
    – To seat at home and wait for packages from different online shops, etc..
    – To mail boxes to our company’s customers from abroad .
    – To work from your virtual office and expect parcels will be sent to your house
    – To rigorously follow regulations of your manager.

    * No extra money required.

    As this job is remote, so we will contact you by phone, email and Skype via your virtual office . That is why if you are ready to work with us please give us your email address, personal phone number and home address.
    If you intend and want to be employed for this position, please let us know about your decision .

    Reply
  112. Oh my god, I have been working with them for several months and I have no idea about this. I worked for two companies and both ended up with no payment to me and disappearing in any contact methods….

    What should I do now? Will I be arrested when I notify the local police?

    Reply
  113. Thank you so much for this website. You do not know how much this has helped me. On July 9, 2015 I was sent the following email from Arion Forwarding Services LLC from a Mr. Tyler James…

    yler_james@gmx.com via gator3048.hostgator.com
    Jun 9

    to me
    We have found your resume in CareerBuilder database. We think that your professional background and abilities would perfectly match part-time position of
    a Quality Inspector that is currently open.
    Here are the details :
    Position : Quality Inspector
    Type of employment: Part-time
    The following thing is required:
    * 18 + y.o.;
    * Diligence and ability to meet deadlines;
    * Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Reader and Microsoft Office;
    * Computer literacy ;
    * Ability to print and scan documents
    The job involves collecting, distributing and repackaging parcels and mail as well as getting mail items to your local FedEx and/or USPS locations.
    If you match requirements stated above and would like to occupy this part-time job opportunity, please email us your confirmation.
    We’re looking forward to your reply with attached resume.
    We will be contacting you soon.
    Regards

    Foolishly I fell for the scam after looking through their website at http://arionforwardingllc.com/, looking at the BBB for their reviews, which I found none for, and desperately needing this extra monthly salary + of $2000. His following email was as follows….

    Hello,

    My name is Tyler James, and I work at Arion Forwarding LLC as an HR
    manager. We received your response and appreciate the time it took for
    you to reply. I am the person, who is responsible for recruiting of
    Quality Inspectors, and I’ll lead you through the step-by-step process
    that will help you become a member of our team. We offer great working
    conditions and promotion opportunities to best of our employees. All
    Quality Inspectors have flexible hours, regulate hours themselves,
    receive stable salary, including variety of bonuses and encouraging
    promotions etc.

    Stage 1
    Take your time to read a detailed Job Description that can be found
    attached to this email. Consider all pros and cons and decide whether
    you are willing to join our company. If you decide to be part of our
    team, fill out the application form (attached), and send it back to
    me. We have received recommendations from your online recruiter, so
    your application will be evaluated on the priority basis. Total
    evaluation and initial screening will take 6 hours to 2 business days.

    Stage 2
    If your application is approved, you’ll receive another email from me,
    confirming that your candidacy was approved for the Quality Inspector
    position. I will also send you the Employment Agreement, and this can
    be considered an official offer to become part of our company.

    You’ll have 3 days to examine and sign the agreement, after which you
    will have to send it back to me. If you are unable to sign and return
    the agreement within 3 days, kindly give me an update with the reason
    of the delay.

    Stage 3
    After we receive the signed agreement, you will officially become part
    of our company, and your trial period will begin. Your personal
    supervisor will be assigned and he will get you familiar with all work
    processes and instructions. This same person will be providing you
    assistance throughout the trial period and will control your work.

    I have all confidence that you will easily go through all three stages
    of the hiring process, so go ahead and start by downloading and
    reading the job description. If you have any questions regarding the
    job or the hiring process, you can always reach me by email. If you
    provide your phone number, I will be able to call you ASAP. Looking
    forward to receiving your Job Application!

    —————
    Best regards,
    Tyler A. James
    HR Dept
    p: (954) 837-6531
    f: (954) 213-0246
    http://www.arionforwardingllc.com

    I read a thoroughly attached contract and sent in my signature of acceptance along with a copy of Driver’s License. Fortunately, I have an active security alert on my account, so no worries there.

    After about a week a was assigned a Supervisor Ms. Patty Collins. She communicated with me via email and their established Task Panel Website athttps://member.arionforwardingllc.com/login.php. Through email and the panel, I could see what packages were coming with tracking, the content, and whose name would appear on the package. I then would do my quality inspection by taking a picture, uploading it, and making a brief statement of the condition. Between hours and sometimes days, a shipping label would be avilable under the portal for me to ship via USPS or UPS and take another picture to confirm reciept of shipment and upload. It is then that the task would be complete. Unfortunately, before reading this and other scams about repackaging, I have sent the merchandise as directed by Ms. Collins. This included boxes of new shoes, Apple Ipads, camcorders, shirts, etc. My total shipments have been 16 out of 17 total tasks and oh how I wish I can go back and not have sent the first package. However, I have reported them to the USPS fraud department, IC3, BIzapedia, which shows they have a license number registered ashttp://www.bizapedia.com/business-services.aspx and a base office out of Fort Lauderdale. For more information on that click this linkhttp://www.bizapedia.com/fl/ARION-FORWARDING-LLC.html and other legit companies they have used to appear legit. My further actions include contacting the BBB, my local police office, FedEx, and UPS.

    I don’t know if I will also have to face consequences, but I am glad that I caught this sooner rather than later and will do my best to right my wrongs in this scam.

    Again, thank you!

    Christin

    Reply
    • Hi Eddy,

      I see that you work on line and are selling information on how to do it. Is your program a legit site or scam? I to was offered a job at Forwarding Group.com. They received my resume from career builder as well. I am appalled that individuals can get our information from legit employment sites to use to there advantage. I am very skeptical these days about any company and did a thorough research on this company and found that they have an F rating on BBB and the number they provide is always busy. There website is very impressive and it is done using the new HTML 5 coding. Thank you for providing this information. Now we need to shut these people down.

      Melissa W. C.

    • Hey Melissa,

      I’m happy you found my site. Unfortunately shady people will always find ways to use things that are legitimate for bad. It’s just the reality of the world we live in.
      I’m a little taken back by your question. If I was a scam artist I’m not going to tell you that I scam you. lol But that said most people will read articles like this and can tell immediately I’m here to help people avoid the crap out there. So it’s up to you to read my body of work and determine if you can trust me or not. I can’t convince you.
      That said if you want to read what the media thinks of me, feel free to read this.

  114. Hi Eddy!
    Thank God for your website. I am currently unemployed due to a minor back injury. and received the email below… Thanks to your website you saved me a lot of heart ache.

    formhrmanager@reedmyers.us

    Good afternoon Mr. Gomez!

    I am the HR department manager assistant with Forwarding Group. We found your email with the help of recruiting agency.
    We are looking for an organized and honest staff member and would like to offer you the position.

    It is a remote position, therefore you will be operating from home. Your main functions are receiving incoming packages, checking the merchandise inside, reporting to the main office and sending the packages out.
    We are a respectable company and will not ask you to make any payments to or purchase things from us. All materials and expenses are paid by the company.
    No special habits or trainings required. Attentiveness, punctuality and self-discipline are the qualities we regard most in our team members.

    If you are interested in the position, please reply this email and we will provide a more detailed information.

    Position name: Shipping Clerk
    Position status: part-time employment;
    Pay: up to 2.500 $ a month

    Yours sincerely,
    Veronica Burton
    HR Department Manager Assistant

    Reply
    • Hey Mike,

      I’m sorry to hear about your back injury but I’m so happy you avoided this nonsense. At least now you’re aware of it and know there are other legitimate options as I listed above. Thanks for sharing the scam here so others can avoid it as you did.

    • I just got this email too. Thanks for the heads up. I figured it was a scam. Is there any point in forwarding emails like this to an authority of some kind? If so, who? Or is it pretty much untraceable?

  115. Reposting my comment from home page.

    Beware job offers from ADN Logistics Services. They are one of these repacking scams. They almost got me, until they made the odd action of “hiring” me before I even turned in their application! They found me from CareerBuilder.

    Emails came from jessicaharp@adnlogisticag.org and JamieStaples@mail.com

    Eddy, your site confirmed it for me – thank you!!

    Christine

    Reply
  116. Dear Applicant,

    Your Email was received and reviewed by my HR dept, after close consideration, you have been shortlisted and offered a job with our company.

    My name is Chris Howard, I am in receipt of the vacant post you applied for. In search of, Front Desk Reps / Office Administrative Assistants. We require you to be sharp, friendly, flexible and reliable. Must have excellent organizational skills. looking for an assistant for general administrative issues such as scheduling, travel arrangement, basic problem solving and assisting coordinators with projects and tasks.

    Your interest shall been considered if you are up to the task. You will start up firstly with the training process which would last for a week and then full start-up. This is just a formal mail to inform you that you have been selected for this Job and to get ready for start up. Appointment letter and others would be mailed to the address you would provide us to be delivered next week after the test of duty/Trust. Now let me give you insight to the Job in question, your duties, How to get started and your Benefits.

    ABOUT US:
    The company’s Home Business Unit is under URL change and it involves a very high re-organizational process that involves bringing all our online staffs to log-on on the same Network Online with their staff ID. Then after 7 business days each online staffs can have a log on ID/Password to get access to their duties online while still communicating with their supervisors.

    JOB DETAILS –
    Working from home with the company’s provided computer is a broad expatiation of how the online duty is performed working from home. You are required to use the equipment’s because there is a wide range of software installed on the system to protect data, ease duty, and also enhance speed and accuracy of duty online. The Company’s equipment that would be shipped to you is liable to be yours (Ownership) after a period of 2 months of working with the Company. We are not deducting funds from your payroll for Taxes; all Our Online staffs are expected to complete their taxes forms after payroll by themselves.

    The Company is running the Online Recruiting as a temporary measure towards the completion of our Centers around United states, So most of our online staffs would have the first hand opportunity to apply to become permanent staffs when these centers are opened. So I can assure you that you have been offered a great opportunity to perform, giving your best to performing Data Entry duties in exchange for a good pay.

    PAYROLL ROUTINE –
    Please provide answers to the following schedule so we could update your folder on the administrative desk.

    1. How many hours are you willing to Work per day ?
    2. How often do you come on the internet ?
    3. Payroll Interval… (Weekly or Bi-weekly) ?
    4. Have you dispatch packages before ?
    5. We offer $30 per hour.
    6. Have you use airway bills to send packages or letters out through ups or FedEx before ?
    7. Are you employed at the moment ?

    Basically before you get started, the company would be providing you with funds to purchase some important software required for the duty in question and then you will be receiving equipment’s from the Company. Dell Notebook Laptop Pentium D Duo Processor , All in one Printer, Scanner and Fax Machine with a wide range of software already installed on the system against hacking.

    TEST OF DUTY/TRUST –
    Test of duty/trust would involve you handling funds on behalf of the company to purchase the needed software and also to handle the shipment of your mini office equipment. The test of trust is your first call to duty, this will be your first assignment before you begin your training, You will be receiving a payment in form of check or online banking from the company shortly and would be required to follow proper directions, Accurate deduction and documentation is expected from you. This would be the only payment you will be required to handle on your own. All other future payments would be forwarded by you to the company’s accounting details which will be readily made available for you upon your start.

    IMPORTANT: Make sure you send your contact details and your answers to the payroll questions, so that it can be forwarded to the company’s accounting department for processing, also for you to be able to receive your test of duty/trust package.

    Details should be sent in the format below:

    Full name………….
    Age: ……………..
    Gender:……………
    Address……………
    City………………
    State……………..
    Zip Code…………..
    Phone #home………..
    Cell #…………….
    Bank Name………….
    Email……………..

    I look forward working with you as an online staffs. I will be waiting for your details response so that we can move on to the next phase.

    Thank you for your time.

    Hansan Supreme Inc.
    Christopher Howard
    TEXT : (702) 907-5877
    CALL : (315) 221-8615

    Reply
  117. i received the following message:
    Hello Angelica ,

    We are specialists in international parcel forwarding and courier services. We are glad to welcome you into our multinational team that comprises more than 500 employees from over 25 countries. McKinsey LLC is constantly expanding its activities and developing into new countries.

    I am sure you will find the work of Mail Forwarding Manager exciting
    and interesting. I will do my best to help you start your career with us successfully. McKinsey LLC is a great solution for mail forwarding, as many people prefer shopping online in international stores, but not all the shops offer international delivery. Here comes mail forwarding – we let our clients make purchases in any international shop and have the items safely delivered to their door without any risk or delay. Our customers can shop anything they want, except some restrictions like: huge packages (over 42 lbs), any kind of illicit or restricted items.

    Being a Mail Forwarding Manager is extremely easy and comfortable, as you can use your own residence as your work office. Our services are completely legal and don’t require no initial investment or purchases. Besides, we reimburse all the expenses occurring in the course of your work, such as gas, printing, labeling, postal fees, etc.

    We would like to see our Mail Forwarding Manager as an active, young and responsible individual, not less than 18 y.o., legally residing in the US. Basic payment includes $20 for each processed package, which makes your total monthly payment not less than $2000. In case you complete your work fast and accurate, the basic payment may be increased up to $25-30 per package from your second month, which will automatically bring you at least $2000 USD monthly. We also offer great bonuses to our best employees, depending on the results of their work. We also offer additional payment on busier days, holidays, etc. So basically, your income totally depends on how well you perform. And of course, we offer great career perspectives.

    To know more about this position, view the Job Description file attached hereto. You can apply using the Application Form attached here as well. In case you have any questions, feel free to contact me!
    Your application must be submitted by replying to this email and attaching your filled in Application Form.
    Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further. Due to the limited number of candidates, we strongly recommend you to reply within 3-5 business days after receiving this e-mail.

    I’ll be looking forward to hear from you.

    Regards,
    James Adams
    McKinsey LLC
    HR_Adamsjay@mckinsey-company.com

    Reply
  118. Thank you for your website, it assisted me in avoiding a scam. My sister shared with me a great job opportunity her co-worker shared with her. My sister said she was going to wait to see if her co-worker actually gets paid in two weeks. I didn’t want to wait but I wanted to research the company, packexpert.biz. First I could not access the site due to a warning that it may be malicious site. Then I tried an internet search by name, and I found Pack Expert LTD. It states it is a global packaging company, but when I called the number for a Derrick Brown, no one answered & no voice mail. So I tried a review search of the company. That’s how I came across your website. I learned that this was more than likely an illegal business of identity theft.
    I then did a Better Business Bureau search and found the following information…

    This business is not BBB accredited.
    Pack Expert, LTD
    Additional Locations

    Phone: (216) 647-0092 1660 W 2nd St, Cleveland, OH 44113 View Additional Email Addresses http://packexpert.biz !

    There is an alert on Pack Expert, LTD ! (this is in bold red letters)
    Additional Complaint Information

    This company first came to the attention of the Cleveland BBB in May of 2015. At that time a consumer reported the company had posted an online job offering for employment as a Forwarding Agent. Since then several consumers have reported receiving e-mail solicitations containing details of the offer along with an employment application.

    Active as recently as May 14, 2015, the company website, http://packexpert.biz, was no longer active on May 20, 2015. BBB is aware of two versions of the site. One references Pack Expert Ltd and includes a Cleveland, Ohio address. The other references Pack Expert LLC and includes a Boston, Massachusetts address.

    BBB was unable to locate any filings for Pack Expert Ltd with the Ohio Secretary of State and building management at the Cleveland, Ohio address confirmed the company is not a tenant.

    Similarly BBB found no filings for Pack Expert LLC with the Massachusetts Secretary of State and is in the process of contacting management at the Boston address.

    BBB advises consumers to be cautious of replies to their online job postings. Some warning signs include:

    * The position involves transferring money or goods.

    * The company is located in another country.

    * The position does not list education or experience requirements.

    * All interactions and transactions will be done online.

    * The offer promises significant earning potential for little effort.

    Consumers should also be aware of the potential for being a victim of Identity Theft. For that reason BBB advises consumers to monitor their credit reports for new, unauthorized accounts that might be established in their name. A free report may be obtained from each of the three major reporting agencies online at http://www.annualcreditreport.com.

    For more information visit https://www.us-cert.gov/sites/default/files/publications/money_mules.pdf.

    This review will be updated when more information is available.

    Reply
    • Hey Chris,

      I’m glad you did your research buddy. Sometimes even when people are presented with the facts listed on this page, they want to ignore it and hope it’s not a scam. But at least you know better.

    • i am a student, and a few weeks ago i had a job offer online working from home recieving and re-shipping boxes back, and today 6-17-2015 i recieved the first 2 boxes. and the person is a Personal Logistics Manager for Future Parcel Group. and everything that was said up top is the samething with this job. from reading this up top i am scared. what shoud i do now?

  119. OMG, I just got offered a job position as a “Shipping and receiving clerk for a company called M&G Logistic services LLC. based out of NY. I applied to them on indeed.com and I googled the company on BIZAPEDIA.com and NYCorporatelist.com and the company seems legit even has a website platform for employee’s that allows u to login and track the incoming and outgoing orders as well as schedule your daily agenda. On top of that the company emailed me documents about the company, requirements, and salary…. Im a single unemployed mother who really needs a job but after reading this im unsure about going through with this position. are all homebase shipping and receiving job a scam? what do u look for to know the job is legit or not?

    Reply
  120. I rec’d an email for a work from home opportunity with ADN Logistics….I was almost sucked in until I read this.

    Reply
  121. This is the follow-up e-mail with the application link Please be aware this is a scam:

    Dear Applicant,

    Thank you very much for your interest to begin your career with Worldwide Supply Express (WSE) as a Distribution Manager. As the next step in the employment process, you are requested to complete your application form on http://wse-application-form.com/.

    Worldwide Supply Express (WSE) offers purchase and delivery services of goods internationally for more than 2 years. Our goal is to expand our operations in the United States due to increased numbers of orders by our loyal and ever-growing clientele. You will have an opportunity to receive a promotion to a Regional Manager within 6-8 months and operate a subsidiary or regional office in your city or state.

    Your salary and benefits will include but are not limited to:
    – US $2175/month + US $25 bonus per each shipped package (paid by end of first month);
    – US $3250/month + US $25 bonus per each shipped package (paid biweekly after the first month);
    – Flexible work schedule, leave & sick benefits.

    Your main duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
    – Access your control panel at least 2-3 times a day to receive updates about the scheduled packages;
    – Receive packages delivered to your residence by courier services and inform your supervisor;
    – Process delivered packages and send them to the assigned destinations;
    – Ensure effective verbal and written communication with supervisor and other team members.

    Your privacy is very important to us:
    – We are committed to earning your trust by safeguarding your personal information.
    – All information you provide to us is securely maintained and is kept strictly confidential.
    – Information is only gathered with your consent and is checked for accuracy.
    – Information helps our team to contact you in a timely manner and prepare a contract.

    We look forward to having you come onboard.

    Sincerely,
    Phyllis W. Stutes
    HR Department
    Worldwide Supply Express

    Reply
    • It is my pleasure, thank you for providing your website. I’ve attached another e-mail scam, warning, please be careful because these company also uses Careerbuilder please read below:

      Dear Applicant,

      Interparcel would like to offer you an exciting and profitable opportunity as a Package Manager. We have selected your resume on careerbuilder.com website and believe that your skills and experience will add value to our team of dedicated employees.

      Salary & Benefits:
      – During the probationary period our employees make up to $500/week.
      – Flexible work schedule

      If you are interested in this position, please reply to this email with your contact information:

      Full Name:
      Home/Cell:

      We look forward to hearing from you soon.

      Sincerely,

    • Dear Applicant,

      Interparcel would like to offer you an exciting and profitable opportunity as a Package Manager. We have selected your resume on careerbuilder.com website and believe that your skills and experience will add value to our team of dedicated employees.

      Salary & Benefits:
      – During the probationary period our employees make up to $500/week.
      – Flexible work schedule

      If you are interested in this position, please reply to this email with your contact information:

      Full Name:
      Home/Cell:

      We look forward to hearing from you soon.

      Sincerely,

    • You’re welcome. Yes these scam artist use many of the legitimate job sites to find victims and also use legitimate company names to lure people into believing they’re legit. Unfortunately it ruins the reputation of many of these companies.

  122. Please be aware of this company it is a scam:

    Dear Applicant,

    Worldwide Supply Express is pleased to offer you a part-time or full-time profitable employment
    as a DISTRIBUTION MANAGER. We have selected your resume on careerbuilder.com and believe your skills and experience will add value to our company.

    Salary & Benefits:
    – US $2175/month + bonuses paid by end of first month;
    – US $3250/month + bonuses paid biweekly after the first month;
    – Flexible work schedule, leave & sick benefits.

    Duties & Responsibilities:
    – Ability to telecommute by phone and computer during business hours;
    – Track, receive, process and ship company’s internal mail and packages;
    – Record and report work progress to the team members.

    If you are interested in our job offer, please reply to this email to receive further job instructions.

    We look forward to hearing from you soon.

    Sincerely,

    Phyllis W. Stutes
    HR Department
    Worldwide Supply Express

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  123. I was contacted by a “Hr manager” from Mckinsey & Company. I will copy and paste the email from them. It sounded to good to be true so I knew it was a scam from the beginning. I also reached out to Mckinsey and let them know the details I had for this, and offered to help them if I can. The sender has contacted me again to try to get me to sign up. I have just been ignoring them.

    Happy Connecting. Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S ® 5

    ——– Original message ——–
    From: “HR Matthew Brooks (HR Dept.)”
    Date:02/03/2015 3:04 PM (GMT-08:00)
    To: Erik Toland
    Subject: Job opening

    Hello Erik Toland-Newberry,

    I am Matthew Brooks, and I work as a Manager with McKinsey&Company. We
    are specialists in international parcel forwarding and courier
    services. We are glad to welcome you into our multinational team that
    comprises more than 500 employees from over 25 countries.
    McKinsey&Company is constantly expanding its activities and developing
    into new countries.

    I am sure you will find the work of Mail Forwarding Manager exciting
    and interesting. I will do my best to help you start your career with
    us successfully. McKinsey&Company is a great solution for mail
    forwarding, as many people prefer shopping online in international
    stores, but not all the shops offer international delivery. Here comes
    mail forwarding – we let our clients make purchases in any
    international shop and have the items safely delivered to their door
    without any risk or delay. Our customers can shop anything they want,
    except some restrictions like: huge packages (over 42 lbs), any kind
    of illicit or restricted items.

    Being a Mail Forwarding Manager is extremely easy and comfortable, as
    you can use your own residence as your work office. Our services are
    completely legal and don’t require no initial investment or purchases.
    Besides, we reimburse all the expenses occurring in the course of your
    work, such as gas, printing, labeling, postal fees, etc.

    We would like to see our Mail Forwarding Manager as an active, young
    and responsible individual, not less than 18 y.o., legally residing in
    the US. Basic payment includes $20 for each processed package, which
    makes your total monthly payment not less than $2000. In case you
    complete your work fast and accurate, the basic payment may be
    increased up to $25-30 per package from your second month, which will
    automatically bring you at least $2000 USD monthly. We also offer
    great bonuses to our best employees, depending on the results of their
    work. We also offer additional payment on busier days, holidays, etc.
    So basically, your income totally depends on how well you perform. And
    of course, we offer great career perspectives.

    To know more about this position, view the Job Description file
    attached hereto. You can apply using the Application Form attached
    here as well. In case you have any questions, feel free to contact me!
    Your application must be submitted by replying to this email and
    attaching your filled in Application Form. Please note that only
    shortlisted candidates will be contacted further. Due to the limited
    number of candidates, we strongly recommend you to reply within 3-5
    business days after receiving this e-mail.

    I’ll be looking forward to hear from you.

    Regards,
    Matthew Brooks
    McKinsey Postage-Service
    HR Department

    Reply
  124. Just came here cause I like knowing the emails I get like these are scams. I’m too smart to fall for something like this, but that’s because I’ve seen the news stories and such. I’m not saying that people who fall for this are stupid, everyone makes mistakes, but you made some great points for people that might be sucked into a scam like this and now feel helpless and I thank you on behalf of them for giving them some solid, accurate advice on what to do now, and giving a source for people who are smart enough to do a little bit of investigation before falling for a scam like this.

    Reply
    • Indeed. Ultimately we all make mistakes. I think the problem is too many people view the internet as something very easy and that there is always easy money to be made. But the fact is anything that is going to make you decent money online or offline requires some significant work and skills.

      If not then everyone can come online and make easy money. But I think we become so blinded by our own needs we suspend our common sense and instincts. But I’ll be here to remind people. Sometimes I get them early enough but unfortunately a lot of times I get them after the fact. Either way, it’s a lesson learned. At least it leads people here and they know there are people online that are providing useful and legitimate options. Thanks for chiming in.

    • Pat,

      I’m sure many of the shipping scammers will gladly contact you since you’re choosing to ignore the whole article and hundreds of other comments where people have clearly started they were scammed by this nonsense. But good luck to you buddy.

  125. There is one other point that should be expressed about identifying scammers; all of the emails I have seen on this and other work-at-home employment schemes use questionable grammar and odd word phrasing. Even though the grammar is better than the Nigerian scam, there are enough quirks and consistent errors that are noticeable (missing commas, run-on sentences and non sequiturs are big giveaways). True, I am a bit more aware of these errors than most since I am a professional technical writer. Basically, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

    Thanks for including this discussion on your website.

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    • That is true to a certain degree. But that should definitely be coupled with some other things like research, common sense, etc. My articles are littered with spelling and grammatical errors and I’m not scammer. lol But I hear your point. Thanks for sharing!

  126. Hi,

    I am not a victim but rather one of the companies they use as a front. I’m getting 10-20 emails a day inquiring on a logistics position. Each person contacted has sent emails through my website seeking the non-existing HR person to contact. I have posted info on our facebook page and it’s getting a lot of traffic also. I have also linked this blog on it. Thanks for looking out for them!!

    Reply
    • Hey JW,

      I’m so sorry your company name is being dragged into this scam. That’s a common ploy of these scam artists so it confuses people into believing the scam is legitimate. But some people are smart enough to head to the company directly to see if the position is real. But then of course that puts an unnecessary strain on your staff to let people know that you aren’t hiring for this scam position. You may want to put a message on your contact us page letting people know you aren’t hiring for any reshipping positions and link to this article as you did on your FB page so you cover all bases.

      Thanks for spreading the word. Companies like yours are also victims in this nonsense as well. It’s unfortunate.

  127. Everyone, some of the work from home packaging jobs are legit. I have two and have no problems with them. Can’t ya’ll see that all the reviews are bad on purpose he is just trying to get ya’ll to switch over to his company. Do yo not see all the promotion if they are all fake then that means someone came up with the scam and everyone all over the world just followed that person. Also, these people have legit websites the F.B.I isn’t stupid they can back track I.P addresses and find the person who created that website. See things through before you accuse it to be false ya’ll missing out on thousands of dollars because people think things are too good to be true. He is just promoting his work from home business use multiple sources before you reject something to be false just saying.

    Reply
    • Sigh. Even if you don’t believe me and the hundreds of comments from people who have been scammed or avoided scams because of this article, just contact the postal inspectors with the information of any alleged legitimate work from home shipping job and see what they say.

      I’m in the business of helping people avoid scams and referring people to things that are legit. And yes I proudly get paid for doing so. I don’t hide it and I’m not ashamed of it. So it’s not like you’re revealing a dark secret I’m trying to hide.

      But folks can feel free to follow your advice and see where it leads them. I suspect that you’re probably one of the scammers and you’re upset people are getting wise to your scam because of this article. But feel free to try discredit me. My years of experience speak for itself.

  128. I would like to work at home doing shipping or logistics,
    I got an Email forwarded from a friend of one of these companies afaritiger55@gmail.com was the trailing sender and they said i could make $2500 the first month and become a Operations Manager after that; so i sent them my information and got 1 phone call then nothing….were they just fishing for my personal information or was it a legit job? Not sure?

    Reply
    • You shouldn’t want to work at home doing any of this if you’ve read the article and the many comments above. This is something that should be avoided at all cost unless you want to be scammed.

  129. I’m so glad I found this website. I’ve been needing another part-time job to go along with my current part-time job to help make ends meet. I posted a job wanted ad on Craigslist and got a few responses from “employers” who want me to be a package shipper. I just had to do a Google search to feel at ease, because I cannot afford to lose money to a scam. I’m so glad I did. I have not officially started these jobs, but just told the employers that I’m interested. I’m not interested no more now that I know that these jobs may be scams. I’m going to send them a message later and tell them I changed my mind.
    Thank you so much for this article Eddy, you saved me big time!

    Reply
    • Hey Mandy,

      I’m so happy you found us as well. It’s always great to hear when we can help people avoid scams! If possible share the ads and so called employers that contacted you here so people know what to look for. And please share this site and article you know so they don’t fall for this nonsense either.

      Thanks again Mandy!

  130. Wow, this is a huge scam judging from the comments! I just got scammed as well. Contacted by email to do shipping. I received the first package and when told it was not in my name immediately started to question how legitimate this might be. The company name seemed valid, the way the person who wrote me seemed intelligent. I emailed the lady back questioning their company and she sent me a long drawn out response. I’ve copied and pasted:

    **Brandy,

    There is a reason to ship it to NY.

    Our employees in NY are acting as a shipping consolidators. The packages may go in different cities in Russia. For example, a package contains a laptop and the final destination is Saint-Petersburg. The customs in Saint-Petersburg won’t let pass the laptop package with the battery included. All batteries have to be shipped separately. However, everything is ok with customs in Moscow.

    Of course you could do re-packaging but this would require expenses on packaging and we do everything possible to make sure the Corr Managers won’t have to pay anything out of pocket.

    The reason why we didn’t ship it directly to NY is simple. These laptops are on high demand in Russia and when we order them from the suppliers we don’t know the final destination until the very last moment. When a laptop(or a digital camera) package is on it’s way to you we may forward it to Moscow or to Saint-Petersburg or wherever in Russia depending on customer’s location. If the package destination was Moscow you would ship it directly to Moscow but since in was Saint-Petersburg the package required re-packaging. We have 4 employees in NY who do re-packaging perfectly and then forward packages to Russia – you’re sending the packages to one of them. They have a lot of job to do so they don’t act like Corr Managers(receiving/shipping packages from suppliers without re-packaging).

    Consolidating the packages is required when shipping clothes/shoes/accessories/other small packages – that’s the case with the package 1Z602E891346613368 you received yesterday. The Customs fee in Moscow, Russia is fixed for this type of merchandise and depends on the number of packages – that’s why it’s better to consolidate 10 packages rather than shipping them as 10 separate packages. On the other hand, the Customs in Saint-Petersburg in most cases releases clothes/shoes without any fees(but the procedure takes 3-4 weeks) so if the final destination is Saint-Petersburg usually we ship this type of merchandise directly to Russia.

    That’s how it works.

    Linda**

    I was going to take the package and all of the emails to the post office and make a complaint. This company goes by the name of SCM Logistics.

    Reply
    • Hey Brandy,

      Thanks for being brave enough to share your experience but more importantly for laying out the conversation with the scam artist. People will be able to learn so much because of it! So thank you. That said I’m sorry you fell victim to it. But at least it led you to this site.

  131. I, embarrassingly, admit that I completely fell for one of these schemes twice. The first time was with Independent Delivery Professionals, Inc….they didn’t even “hire” me, so no packages from them.

    The second time was with BestPackage, LLC. Their website is http://www.bestpackage.net. BestPackage LLC offered $40 per package shipped and would pay you once a month, and that employees would receive from 30 to 60 packages per month. Once receiving a package, the employee has to check it, document it, inform the manager that they have received it, await the prepaid shipping labels (to which they were legitimately, or seemed to be, prepaid), then bring them to their local USPS to reship them. I was so desperate for work, so I, unfortunately, did not even conceive it to be a scam. At the time, I viewed it as a temp/odd, albeit legal, job till I could get a real job. I did the work for about month, unfortunately, reshipping a total of 21 packages. Then, a week before payday came around, the packages stopped, though contact didn’t. BestPackages stopped contacting me 2 days before payday, though my login credentials for the site still worked. When payday came around, I didn’t see a check, so I waited a week, and still no check. After a week, I decided to inquire them about my paycheck only to find a day later that my site login credentials didn’t work (which was their response)….

    The following day, I had found out that someone had their identity stolen and had $1000 of merchandise purchased from a Paypal account opened in their name over a month ago and was shipped to my address (to which turned out to be the first package I received). Because I kept detailed records, I was able to point this person in the right directions; where I sent the package (name and address), and about BestPackage.net. They were most grateful, they didn’t press charges against me. This incident led me to believe that all the packages I sent all contained stolen merchandise, riddling me with guilt.

    I found your site and this article the very same day a half a day later. Since I kept all the records (package dates, their IDs, contents (pictures), reshipping shipping labels, etc.), job info (FAQ, Description, Offer, Payment form, etc.), probably most, if not all, of the shipping receipts, and a few a the invoices, I placed all of which in a single box to which I labelled “BestPackage EVIDENCE B O X.” I backed up the email offer and conversation onto a CD (along with the records and job info) and placed in there as well. So, in case the Police or FBI come knocking, all the evidence for my case are all in one place.

    However, I am not sure what to do next. Fill this (http://ehome.uspis.gov/fcsexternal/default.aspx) out and/or this (http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx) out? I do agree that staying quite is the worst thing I could do.

    Reply
    • Hey Alex,

      Thanks for being brave enough to share this scam and your experience with us. Trust me when I say you’ve probably helped so many people because of all the details you have just provided. You’ve taken the proper precautions in my mind. In terms of your question, you file a report to as many places as you want. There isn’t a perfect science to this. So you can feel free to submit your information to as many places as possible.

      I’m happy you found our site and hopefully it will help you find something legitimate.

      Thanks again!

  132. This is the email I was telling you about!! I even did scam adviser on this company name big Red
    Hello

    We deal on Electronics and computer hard ware with branch office All over the state and Uk Due to the inability of most stores in United State to ship directly outside the State we are in need of a place where packages can be assemble before direct shipment to its final destination. In respect to this we are in need of a representative.
    Your work is to recieve packages from a delivery agent at your doorstep, it does not required you to spend a cent from your pocket. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content it a work you do at your Free time and be paid $500 at the end of every week

    Regards
    Mr Williams
    Stockingood Limited
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    me When I receive pkgs I am to assemble them and then re-ship them to the final destination.. Also how do you pay check or paypal.
    Jan 20 at 5:57 PM
    Williams Adams when you receive the package, you are allowed to open it. but i want you to know that the package contain Apple iPhone 6 inside. Once you get it we are going to send you a fedex label that you are goi
    Jan 20 at 6:01 PM
    me Okay I can do that when do you want someone to start? I like to be paid Paypal or Western Union. Where are you located for the info to come to me?
    Jan 20 at 6:04 PM
    Williams Adams Work Star On Monday. But we are going to keep you updated. we are going to pay you via PayPal. we are located in Michigan now.. the package is going to come from different part of USA.
    Jan 20 at 6:09 PM
    me Okay that is fine.. My home number also is 786-631-3786, you can always call and leave a message in case I am not at home but I am here most of the time, just some days go to school pick up my 2 grand
    Jan 20 at 6:12 PM
    Williams Adams but first we are going to need your details. send us your Full Name: City State Zip Code Telephone Any Valid ID card so we can register you at a worker for our company
    Jan 20 at 6:14 PM
    me I am not used to giving out my drivers licence until I am surety of things.. not saying anything against you and your company but I will provide the other information being that this will go to paypal
    Jan 20 at 6:18 PM
    Williams Adams okay. send us the rest details
    Jan 20 at 6:19 PM
    me Already sent in the response above!!
    Jan 20 at 6:25 PM
    me I am signing of my email for the night if you need you can text or call me.. Hope to hear from you soon so can get to work.
    Jan 20 at 6:27 PM
    Williams Adams give me your house address. i mean the number of your house
    Jan 20 at 6:28 PM
    Williams Adams Hello Debra St. Louis , Thank you for your mail and information, we will sign you up with the information provided and get back to you, as soon as we are done processing. Please expect a mail or a cal
    Jan 20 at 6:43 PM
    me Good Morning, I would prefer the payment to go to Paypal. Thank you
    Today at 9:00 AM
    me I want to thank you for the job offer but I will not be needing it any longer I have found a job that I feel more comfortable with.. This doesn’t sound very legit to me and I will not go to jail for a
    Today at 4:07 PM
    Williams Adams
    To me Today at 4:11 PM
    you thnk just because you read about this today make you to think we are a scam or trying to put you in trouble ? I want to tell you that i am real okay.. and i am not here to put anybody in to any pain. Thank for let me know on time. and best of luck in your new job
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  133. Hello Eddy I just got some one like this off Craigslist 1/20/2015.. I haven’t did any shipping with them and truly I was on to them any way.. I check the phone number that was listed which started with a 785# told me that starting next monday I would start receiving packages with ipads, phones, etc and I could open and look at them, then they would send a Fedex Label then I take it to Fedex and drop off.. I would be paid $500.00 a week i asked how they said you choose I said Paypal.. See one thing I watch is how they write the english is not good, they all mostly require the same information, they asked for any valid I.D. I told them I don’t give my Drivers licence to any body that I am not sure about.. I gave them my address, and name all was said in an email.. My plans was when the package came I was going to call the police cause I know it is a scam..
    I have been a victim of a scam when I was laid of my job in 2014 at this time I knew nothing about these scam and was job hunting same as I am today I was going to a place to look employment got this text went home set up yahoo messenger and to make a long story short end up losing over a 1,000. Nothing could be done it was an online set up.. Now today I am very cautious I do scam adviser, BBB, reviews, etc on lots of companies.. The one I am talking about now didn’t even have a name just asking you want to do work at home and open the little box on craigslist and there was the phone number.

    Reply
    • Hey Debra,

      Sorry to hear you’ve been scammed in the past. But it definitely helped you in that you know what to avoid now and to be more cautious because of these shady bastards. Unfortunately it’s like a right of passage before we all find something legitimate. In any event, I’m glad you found my blog. Hopefully it’s you new go to as well.

  134. Hi Eddy

    I am really so disappointed to be used by this company
    well my case has taken a different dimension. I received an email from one company Rush Shipping Services through career builder.ca offering me a job of Logistics Cordinator, since it was coming from a career website we felt it was real. I signed a contract on Dec 14 2014 with all the id verification done, and was offered to be paid 2650 CAD+ shipping bonuses with two week probational period. I had looked up the company on the internet everything seemed ok as i read on their website that they help customer buy products around the world and re-ship it. I received three packages in the same name in Dec and posted to the US to two different address in the US. well two weeks ago I received an email from them that I have passed the probation that they needed my account info for advance payment, which I did send to them. I became suspicious last week when I received an email requesting for my online account login details and security questions for verification purpose. I refused giving them. I rang the bank to inform them about it and a security alert has been placed on my account, I reported the case to the police, they advised me to receive my payment for the work I did and forget about the company.
    well on 19th January I received an email of a bank transfer of 2315 CAD from them as an advance payment but my concern is the money came from a different person name, the transaction was blocked from the bank asking the sender to contact the bank. I told them about it and this Morning a payment of 2200 CAD was transferred again with yet another person name, this time around this has been credited to my account. I received an email from them to deduct 215 CAD as my advance payment(I have worked for over a month) and send 1885 CAD to someone in France. now I do not want to send this money but I am confused as to what to do.

    this is the name of my so called supervisors email in Canada
    James Bauer
    Rush Shipping Service Inc
    Tel:
    Canada +1 (581) 221-0636
    USA +1 (352) 353-0302
    Fax:
    Canada +1 (581) 700-2862
    USA +1 (561) 584-5225

    Reply
  135. I recently fell victim to this scam with a company called, “US Pack and Ship LLC”. Shame on me for not performing a simple search of “shipping agent scam” before I signed on with them. I hopefully caught it soon enough as no packages have arrived yet.
    Today I took ALL advice Eddy provided even though I did not provide the company with my social, credit card nor license numbers. They have my name and address, and that could have very well be all they needed.
    Avoid US Pack and Ship LLC (uspacknshipllc.com)!

    Reply
  136. I have been a victim of this job offer as a Package Handler by a guy name Robert Hudson and have cut off all communication with me. Also, there was some manager name Tanya who have been contacting me about the packages and stuff That I send out etc. I didn’t realize this was a scam until I Google the service name and read this website and everything else. I don’t know what are the necessary steps to take in protecting myself. How can I prevent this?

    Reply
    • Thank you I’ve been searching and researching about this company that I recently accepted a job from this company called ttp-logistics and since I didn’t find anything negative about the company I thought it was legit and as I’m reading your page I see this is a scam, but I started to get suspicious because I received a shipping label today and there were two different packages with different names but the shipping label was the same for both packages so that was a red flag for me and I have sent one package and I have two I will not send. What should I do?

  137. I have been receiving several emails regarding companies like these and have responded to a couple of them but something told me not to follow through with it. It sadly seems everyone is trying to scam people these days. Like i was always told “If it sounds to good to be true it probably is”. Its crazy how many stories ive read on this site and i am sorry all of you had to experience that stuff. The reason i came upon this web page is because i just read an email from http://www.executiveshippers.com
    Tel: (979) 308-3688
    Fax: (214) 614-4147. I looked them up and seen reviews on them and then came upon this site. Glad i did and Thank You Eddy for your kind service to all these people. Thats awesome

    Reply
    • Hey Ray,

      I’m so happy you avoided this garbage. Fortunately NOT everyone is trying to scam people out here. There are plenty of folks like me trying to help people make some extra money legitimately. Unfortunately desperation, and the lure of fast large sums of money pull people in. Folks don’t seem to realize there isn’t just a magically fast way to make money at home. It all takes work and patience like it would offline. But there are many legitimate ways of making extra little money if folks are open to it. That’s the only good thing about when people run into this scam. They’re brought here and they learn there are other ways to make money and be safe.

      In any event, thanks for sharing Ray!

  138. I fell for a scam too, it was a company called Global Parcel Delivery LLC, I had shipped 5 packages thinking it was a legit business, then I found a few packages hadn’t arrived, I had called about them and found out they were fraudulent charges, was notified to call local law enforcement, turns out the local law enforcement were waiting to hear from me, I told them what had happened, and they said If I cooperated it could help out the case, I kept all shipping receipts, printed out my queue of undelivered packages, with tracking numbers, and made an official statement, the officer which knew me, stated that since he had known me and knew I had a clean background, I would probably not face jail time, then he said this case had turned to an international case when he found out that the packages were going to moscow. When I found out about the scam, I got sick, I thought I had done my research, but turned out it wasnt good enough. I just hope they find the scammers and bring justice to this incident.

    Reply
    • Hey Brad,

      I’m sorry you’re a victim of this scam as well. I’m surprised when you did your research this page didn’t come up. It usually does when folks Google these companies. Either way it’s an unfortunate situation. It sounds like you’ve taken the proper steps now. At the very least you found this website and will now learn how to avoid such scams and know what’s legit. Thanks for sharing and keep us posted. I don’t imagine you should face any legal issues if you have all your ducks in a row.

  139. Hi Eddy,

    I fell for this scam as well. I believed the company was called Global Logistics. Signed a contract and gave all my personal information. I got a package the other day and I told the DHL man that I’m not taking it. It had my address but somebody else’s name on the box. The DHL guy I believe shipped it to the person that’s name was on the box. I got a visit from a kid that said he received 1200 dollars worth of stuff. I don’t know where the stuff was from, maybe gamestop. All he told me is that it had video electronics in it. I told the kid that I was scammed. He thought I was lying. I did across desperate but it was only because I knew I had been scammed and I came across your website so I knew what to do and I knew the situation. He told me that I’m the mastermind behind all of it. Why I was investing time into it. He told me to leave him alone and that he contacted the company, gamestop I believe. He contacted the return people for gamestop and that the gamestop security are looking into it. I could’ve done without the vulgar language he said lol. He was very upset with me. So what I did is I followed the steps you have above. Fortunately that was the only package I’ve received. So I didn’t send any packages out

    I wrote a few complaints on the ic3.gov website and the Postal Inspectors. Closed my checking account and put my credit on alert. I also kept the emails Global Logistics sent me. I kept The application and the email that I wrote to them telling them I know they’re a scam and not to contact me anymore. My uncle is a police officer and I asked for his advise. He told me unfortunately this happens all the time to people. I’m just upset with myself that I fell for it. Like you said above when your desperate you throw skepticism aside. So what he told me to do is file a complaint with my local police department. Which I did.

    I’m just concerned that gamestop or worse the authorities are going to ask the kid where he got the box and they’re going to trace it back to my address and since my address is on it I get the blame because they’re going to think I’m apart of it.
    Thanks for this website
    Take care

    Reply
    • Hey Jason,

      Sorry to hear you were a victim of this scam as well. But I think you took all the proper steps. I don’t imagine you should get into any issues given what you’ve done. It’s unfortunate that the other victims don’t believe a fellow victim. But I guess everyone is heightened after something like this. Either way keep us posted.

  140. Hi I had the same scam from the comments below. It was also with Exec Direct Aviation Services LTD. Some guy that I know doesn’t exist named Robert Hudson. Unfortunately I sent all my personal info to these scam artists. My family told me it was to good to be true. I was so desperate I sent all my info. Well I found this website and my family was right. It was to good to be true. I shut down all my banking and put an alert out on my credit. My checking account info and credit info is also worrying me. Yesterday I received a package that had my address but somebody else’s name. I told the UPS driver that the person on this box doesn’t live here. So I gave it back to him and very similar to the person below it was sent to the person that was named on the box. I had this women come to my house stating she had 1500 dollars worth of electronics from Gamestop as well. I told her it was a scam. Well she didn’t believe that I wasn’t in on the scam. She told me that she had reported it to Gamestop and they are looking into it. I’m very scared as well because it has my address on it. Im worried that Gamestop or the woman will tell the police about the situation. That Im at fault. Should I file a report to the police as soon as possible like the person below? Should I contact Gamestop and tell them the situation? I did also file a complaint to the ic3.gov. website. I will contact the consumer agency as well. I do have all the emails they sent me with the job application and offer. As well as the W4 form they sent me. They had me logged on onto this website/workingpanel. Well once I figured out it was a scam I emailed the scam artists and they shut me out of the website. So they knew I was on to them. I basically told them they are scam artists and not to send me any packages. Unfortunately they did on the 23rd. Im just praying that the lady who has the package doesn’t say that I’m the scam artist because Im not. Any advice would be great. Thank you for taking the time.

    Reply
    • Hey Cody,

      I’m sorry to hear you fell for this as well. You have the emails which will help. I would also contact all parties involved. You can even refer them to this page so they can see it’s a scam that has affected tons of other people. But definitely contact whoever else you think should know. It’s better to be proactive than reactive. You’re just a pawn in this situation. Between the emails you received, this site and you can refer people to the other sites listed here, anyone will be able to see you’re not part of this.

      Keep us posted.

    • Hey Eddy,

      I did everything that you stated above. Probably put in a couple complaints to the FBI website lol. Better be safe than sorry right. I also called and wrote a complaint to the United States Postal Service that you have listed above. For good measures I filed a complaint with my local police department. Told them the whole situation and got a reference number. So at least I know I talked to them. I tried to contact the person that has the package but unfortunately they didn’t want to talk to me. They think I’m behind everything. So they definitely didn’t listen to me. I did let the police know about that as well. All they told me was that they contacted GameStop. That Gamestop is investigating it. I’m hoping they send it back to the merchant. It’s a nightmare situation. Just wished I didn’t put myself in that situation. Thank you and take care.

    • Great Job Cody! You’ve really covered your ass! I think you should be fine. But keep me posted either way. I’m sorry this happened to you too. But the good news is that it led you here and at least now you’ll know what’s legit or not.

  141. Hi I recently got scammed myself. The Driver delivered a package to me and i said the name isn’t anybody who lives in the house. So I denied it. Thanks to this website I didnt send any packages out. Well I think the driver sent it out to the person whos name is on the package. Now the person who has the package told me he contacted gamestop and they’re looking into it. I scared to death. He said it 900 dollars worth of stolen goods. That I’m the scammer. Should I make a police report? Its my address so I’m terrified it will come back to me.

    Reply
    • Hey Stephen,

      Sorry to hear you’re a victim too. I’m glad this page helped you avoid any more issues. I would definitely be proactive by following the steps listed above. You could contact your local police if it makes you feel better as well. Hopefully you have the chain of emails sent by the scammer which will help you as well. Keep us posted.

    • No Jean,

      I haven’t. But as always if the job involves anything we’ve and other people have described above then you can pretty much bet this is a scam to avoid. But thanks for sharing. I’m glad you’ve taken the steps we’ve suggested.

    • thanks for your help i turned them over to the FBI and sent all the info i had .I cant find anything on the internet bad about them but i know it is a scam. I did contact the companys that the product came from and they are sending the ups and fedx out to pickup the packages they were glad that called them. Get this then that person from the scam company emailed me and sent ups labels to send the items to amazon from my address . I just about lost it. I was not nice to that person . I hate scammers i have better things to do with my life than play there games.

  142. Hi I recently fell for one of these scams as well. It was by a company called Exec Direct Aviation Services LTD. It was sent by a man named Robert Hudson. I had signed the contract and sent all my personal info to this fraud company. Fortunately I found this website the day I sent it. I immediately froze my accounts and put a notice on my credit. I didn’t send any packages out thank goodness. I also emailed the person back stating that I’ve reported the company to the FBI. Well the other day a package came from UPS it was a PS4 and I didn’t sign for it. I gave it back to the UPS driver. I hope I did the correct thing. I’m just worried that these packages will keep coming. Thank you for this website.

    Reply
    • Hey Eric,

      You’re very welcome buddy. I’m glad you found our website too. You did all the right things. Just continue to send the packages back.
      Thanks for being brave and sharing this scam with others.

  143. I got an email from a guy named Robert Hudson. It sounded very similar to the comments below. I should’ve been smarter but I fell for it. Fortunately after I sent all my personal info to this fraud I found this website. I closed my accounts and put my credit on alert. I emailed the crook and told him not to send me any packages that I will report him. They deleted me from their profile. They knew I was on to them. I had UPS driver deliver a PS4 and I didn’t sign for it. I Immediately made the UPS driver take it back. What should I do if they keep delivering packages? I have not sent any packages out thanks to this website. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Hey Adrian,
      I’m sorry to hear you fell for this. Don’t feel too bad it happens to the best of us. You found this site and now you know what to do. Just continue to follow the advice I listed. Eventually they’ll stop. It’s so much easier for them to find other victims especially since not everyone has read this article which is why it’s important to share it anywhere you can.

      Thanks for being brave and sharing your experience. It will help others avoid this!

  144. Hey there. I think I just got scammed myself. Have you heard of a Florida company called Tranship Shipping? It looked very legit but also very much like the scams mentioned here. I have sent packages for them already and am stopping immediately. Is this company known to you? Thanks man.

    Reply
    • Hey Josh,

      I don’t know of the company but you’ve pretty much hit it on the head. If it sounds like the multiple companies and reports listed above then it’s pretty much a scam and you just need to follow the steps I listed above. I’m sorry you ran into this nonsense. But fortunately it led you here. So at the very least you’ll learn about legitimate ways to make money.

  145. Greetings, dear applicant!

    First of all I would like to thank you for your interest in our company.
    My name is Mr. Mark Thomson, I am a Hiring Department specialist at Horizon Society Inc. Our website

    is http://www.societyhorizon.com
    The primary line of our company’s activity is correspondence and distribution for customers all over

    the world wanting to trade on the Internet.

    Why our business exists:
    We offer our services to residents of different countries who want to buy and sell at Internet

    stores servicing the United States, European Union and Canada, but find it difficult because of

    shipping restrictions and complicated transactions.
    As a result, thousands of people cannot easily access the huge market with high quality products at

    low prices, that America and the European countries have created.
    Our company’s service makes buying and selling easy and possible with street addresses that can be

    legally used for shipping purposes.
    Much like you have a friend or relative in United States or European Union, our Product Forwarding

    Contractors residing in these countries inspect and repackage the contents, fix the boxes and

    forward the packages of merchandise bought or sold on the Internet to customers in final destination

    countries. Also we provide guarantees and insurance service.
    That is why we contract with people like you for parcel and mail forwarding. Also, we will need

    smart, responsible people who can be trained for management positions.

    Products usually shipped through our service:
    – Luxury items such as watches and jewelry
    – Sport equipment
    – Small electronics such as laptops, cameras, cell phones, tablets, GPS, PC components, etc.
    – Clothing, shoes, handbags etc.
    – Small auto parts

    IMPORTANT: We never offer to ship illegal or restricted for export or import materials and

    technologies.
    All parcels are compact enough to be processed within the room of a regular-sized house.

    Each address you will ship packages to – is our sorting facility. The packages are being shipped to

    our customers, but you don’t see their names and addresses on shipping labels. The package is being

    inspected and re-shipped further after it arrives at our facility.
    We have several types of customers.
    1. – Some of them are residents of different countries – they buy products online for themselves and

    use our service to.
    2. – some of them are residents of United States, but they live outside of the US and use our

    service to receive their personal correspondence, financial correspondence like bills or invoices

    and buy products online.
    3. – Some of our customers are sellers, who trade through our system. Usually they live in US,

    Canada and European Union and sell goods to their clients in different countries.

    Job description:

    Your primary responsibilities as a Product Forwarding Contractor will be:

    1. – You will be receiving mail and packages from our company and its clients at your physical

    residential address;
    2. – You will be sending reports to an assigned, personal manager, who will contact you after we

    finish with hiring process;
    3. – You will remove all labels and stickers from outside of the box(It confuses postal workers very

    often);
    4. – You will be inspecting the contents of parcels if it will be requested by your manager or the

    box is damaged;
    5. – You will be repackaging content. The box should be appropriate for international shipping;
    6. – You will be fixing the damaged boxes. The contents should get to the customer safe and sound.
    7. – You will be re-labeling parcels received at your address by attentively following instructions

    which your manager will send by email.
    8. – Then you will be completing forms and paperwork as instructed “” one for each parcel to be

    forwarded. Never use the same shipping label to send more than one package.
    9. – And finally you will be forwarding parcels according to instructions sent by your manager. (You

    will receive prepaid shipping labels so you are not responsible for any cost of shipping.)
    10. – After that you will only need to send small “shipping report” to your manager, which means,

    that you finished the task successfully.

    Important note: There are no start-up fees, investment or other costs related to this position.

    Salary and bonuses:

    -Your base monthly salary is $2500.00;
    -One Package reshipping: $25.00. If you ship 2 packages combined into one box – you get paid for 2

    packages. If you ship the contents of one box repackaged separately in 2 parcels – you get paid for

    2 packages;
    -Envelope reshipping: $10.00;
    -Storing of packages (If it was our fault): $10.00 per parcel for each 5-day period;

    During an initial, four-week trial period, you will be receiving 8-12 packages per week.
    If we are satisfied by your performance and you wish to continue, you will be transferred to our key

    staff and we will send about 50 packages per week to your address for processing and forwarding.
    After you finish the trial period – one of our accounting department representatives will contact

    you to discuss the matter of health insurance, taxes and vacation time frame.
    Your first pay date will be at the end of your trial period (four weeks from the date when you have

    shipped your first package). If you will continue working with us, you will be paid every two weeks

    by company paycheck or, if you prefer, PayPal transfer.

    The contract can be signed for 6 or 12 months by your choice, after that if you wish to stay with us

    – you can request to extend the contract.

    EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: To qualify for this position, You or an adult family member must be at home

    Monday through Friday during regular delivery hours in your area to sign for parcels. They cannot be

    left unattended at the door.

    !!!Please confirm that mentioned requirement is feasible.

    Please feel free to ask any questions you may have about our company and this position. I look

    forward to hear from you again.

    Respectfully,


    Mr. Mark Thomson,
    Horizon Society Inc.
    email: societyhorizon@gmail.com
    Website: http://www.societyhorizon.com

    Reply
  146. hello eddy, thank you for creating this website. I am a fresh victim and the scammers are Global Parcel Delivery LLC. I initially researched the company and couldn’t find reviews or any indication that it is a scam i wish there was a way we could alert people of any new scams by red flagging the company, i am personally going to report this company in the BBB website hopefully people will research the company there and be notified that it is fraud!!! because if someone did i would have known and never been part of it. I have shipped about 7 packages and stopped immediately i came across this website and contacted the fbi who basically directed me to ic3.gov. I have learnt my lesson – when a deal is too good think twice, i am a wise person now and i hope this individuals get caught. I do not know what happened to people here who were deep into it but i will sure post my experience. I am also looking at legitimate ways to make money online from your website. I will keep you updated with my progress on this case regardless of the outcome. below is the email they sent me :

    Good day,

    We are glad to offer you employment with us. We are looking for an

    extremely motivated individual to join our team at the position of

    Logistics Manager. Several benefits offered by our company to new

    employees are described in letter attachments.

    This is work from home with flexible schedule. You will be receiving

    packages from different carriers like DHL, USPS, UPS, FEDEX. Then you

    will have to repack them at home, check the quality of the items

    inside and take them to your local postal office.

    We are forwarding you an Application Form to fill out. Our request is to provide us with true information. You may not trouble about confidentiality as we do our best to protect all data we receive.

    Employee Type: Flexible

    Salary: 12 hours per week, $1,400 per month +bonus system

    If you want to learn more information about the position, you can either find it on our website or read the Job Description file.

    Regards,

    James King

    Global Parcel Delivery LLC

    tel. (901) 942-8108

    website: http://www.globalparc.com/

    Reply
    • Thanks for sharing. I’m surprised you didn’t run into this page as you did your research most people do. The BBB isn’t a government agency so it’s not like they can shut these scammers down and they do actually warn about reshipping scams. They just don’t list all of the new ones as we do because of comments like yours. But it doesn’t hurt to share. Apparently it’s very difficult to catch these scammers especially since many of them are out of the country. But sharing the scam as you did and sharing this page will help people avoid it. Thanks again!

    • The reason i did not get to this website in time is because i was using the company name in my google search query and trying to find job reviews for the company but nothing came up other than their website because it was something that they recently put together. Also, when you type the business name it appears on the top list of the google search engine results and google have algorithms in place that do not promote scam websites and i know this because i have worked as a search engine evaluator (legitimate online job) so i am not even sure whether they are falsely claiming to be part of a legitimate company or if the whole company and everything associated with it is part of the scam. But this made me confident that i was dealing with a legit company. So at that moment i was not researching the company because i was suspicious about them i was researching the company to know what other employees said about it and basically get job reviews. They even stated that they are a new company and are expanding operations in the U.S. I checked the BBB website and they were listed with no complaints so everything was flowing in their favor, it is just recently that i have realized the BBB website do not allow complaints about employees or scams. I believe that if these people were cunning enough to convince me that they were legitimate they must also be monitoring your website and coming up with ideas on how to go around getting caught or how to trick people. I just wanted to point that out because it is highly likely they do though i am not sure what significance this has, i encourage other people to report this type of scams here and post their experiences so others do not get tricked. The red flags begun when the UPS guy looked at me funny when i tried claiming packages that were addressed to me but not under my name and i was confidently telling him that i worked for this organization and i am responsible for their client’s packages. He then told me it was against company policy for them to deliver packages that way so i thought to myself, why would this company i work for ask me to do something that is against UPS policy? so i called UPS customer care service immediately and explained to them everything about the company my role and my experience with the delivery guy, they told me that i would need to get an authorization document from the company i work for – Global Parcel Delivery LLC and use it to claim the packages (even if they were not under my name). This also made me to believe that there wasn’t anything wrong with what i was doing in fact to confirm this information i decided to call their office at different periods and times so i could speak to different customer service agents and the surprising thing is that they all told me that i am allowed to receive the packages. Luckily for me i have administration experience and one thing i learnt is that i should never rely on he said she said evidence so i even told them to send me a written document or anything solid that can help me claim these packages since they said it is allowed, one of the people i spoke with was even a security specialist for UPS and he sent me an email with instructions of what i should do to pick up the packages even after telling him who i was working for and what are my roles and the packages aren’t under my name. I do not blame these customer service agents because it is not their fault, i am just surprised that a big company like UPS do not disseminate information about these scams to their employees since their services are being used and these scams date back to 2009. Or do they just look the other way because they would not have any implications but still benefit from the whole business process? i do not know but long story short i decided i was going to research not the company but the nature of my job which is ‘work from home reshipping packages’ because the UPS guy still maintained that it is against company policy for me to receive packages that are not under my name even though they are addressed to me and that is how i got here. If these guys fooled me – someone who has advanced use and knowledge about the internet, they can fool anybody especially if you are desperately looking for a job.

    • Agreed. I don’t when people fall for these scams it’s a matter of people not being savvy or “stupid”. Although some insensitive people argue this. Most of the time people’s desperation clouds their judgement. That seems to be the biggest reasons people fall for this. The second is just a lack of knowledge about how all these various work at home scams work. People just assume things that charge money are scams which is also false. But they don’t realize there are other scams that work without asking you for money. So I think it’s a combination of those two factors. The only good thing that comes of situations like this is people learn to be more wary and they discover this site where they can learn about legitimate ways to make money and how to avoid other scams.

      In any event, thanks for chiming in again.

    • remember when i said by typing the company name i was unable to get here? since i posted a comment with the company name and its scamming activities on your website which now appears as the third result as of 12/18/2014 (the first result is the scam company Global Parcel Delivery LLC and the second result is it’s careers page – note the vacant position on their careers page) also my comment is below the link to your website in the search results. What is funny is that there is virtually nothing that indicates that this company is a scam other than your website (i hope my logic is understood now). I have posted another comment below intentionally because i know a little about SEO so hopefully your website should be at the top for the query: Global Parcel Delivery and nobody else will ever get scammed by this company. You are also right about the lack of knowledge, i had no idea i could be scammed without spending my own money. When i’m done sorting this issue i plan on joining wealthy affiliate, they seem to be doing a good job.

      Global Parcel Delivery LLC – WARNING THIS IS A SHIPPING SCAM!!!!

    • Well played!!! And that’s exactly why I always encourage people to post the details because I know this articles ranks very highly for the various company names and the reshipping scams. Clearly you understand SEO so thanks for using it to fight against these scammers. Global Parcel has actually been mentioned here a lot. So it should definitely pop up. In any event, I really appreciate your insight and sharing the info. I’m happy you’re considering WA. It’s a great community and I learned so much of what I do here from them. I feel very blessed to be able to write content like this that helps people avoid scams and also be able to share legitimate ways to make money. Being paid to help people online to make money and avoid scams is great. I’m sure if you join WA you’ll find your path as well. I hope to see you there.

  147. I would be happy to research any links for package shipping
    to detect if it is a scam. Just post the link here and i will research it and return my results on this page. No Charge!

    Reply
    • Donald,

      Thanks but there isn’t much to research. Once the job involves re-shipping you know it’s a scam which I’ve pretty much expressed numerous time in my article and comments. So it’s not really hard to figure out. It’s just some people don’t want to give into the idea that they fell for this scam. But it’s pretty easy to determine whether this stuff is a scam. I think people get fixated on things that can be easily faked like a pretty website, documentation, etc. But if you ignore all of that and just focus on the task at hand, it’s very easy to spot.

    • There are many forwarding companies who hire independent agent that are doing a reputable honest business; and the pay is commission paid weekly.
      I can supply a list of some of them but I would be glad to help your readers weed out the crooks if they send me the links of questionable contacts.

    • Donald,
      There hasn’t been one reputable re-shipping company that hires at home agent and all the protection agencies I listed above will agree with me. So I don’t know your angle here but please don’t pump that mis-information and having people believe that some of these companies are legit. Because if they were, the government agencies that warn against them would provide the legitimate ones you’re claiming.

    • Here’s a ‘shipping & receiving clerk’ job offer I haven’t seen on this website. looks like a text book scam too
      ———————————————————————–
      Dear Applicant,
      We pleased to inform you that your skills completely meet our requirements for this position.

      TWO EASY STEPS TO START:

      Please see the “Job Description” file for more details about this position.
      Fill out “Application Form” and send it back to me.

      Your manager’s name is Eric Silverman.

      Note
      Just save the file on your PC. Open it in Acrobat Reader. Print the form.

      Sign it, then scan the pages and send us using your email.

      P.S.
      Please visit our website for additional information about our company and services: packagescruise.com.
      —————————————————————
      Position: Shipping and Receiving Clerk
      Type: Home Based | Part Time | Online Office
      DOT Code: 222.387-050
      Basic Salary: $ 2400/month
      Hours: 4-5 hours daily / flexible time schedule
      “PACKAGES CRUISE LIMITED” has been helping shoppers and business owners alike shop
      without borders since 2006. We even have more than a few shopping experts! Our customers rely
      on our expertise to ensure their items are shipped quickly, safely and in the most cost-effective
      manner possible.
      GENERAL
      Receive goods for our customers in your area; assist in company’s financial business.
      BASIC DESCRIPTION
      The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for preparation of Shipping Documents and
      Shipment Coordination and performs administrative duties pertaining to the same such as
      tracking, data entry, emailing final documents, creating product labels, etc.
      REQUIRED SKILLS
      1. Ability to work independently with high motivation and organizational skills.
      2. Good typing, data entry and computer skills.
      3. Must be accessible by phone at all time.
      4. Must have home PC and internet connection.
      5. Excellent MS Excel skills.
      WORK PLAN
      1. Receive the correspondence and goods for our customer to your residential address.
      2. Report to our manager about new package via User Panel.
      3. Repack received items following the instructions our manager will send to you.*
      4. Receive prepaid shipping labels.
      5. Fill the forms and papers according to our manager’s instructions.
      (You will receive the e-mail with instructions for each package).
      6. Send the package out using the specified shipping method.
      * All the parcels pass the control in the International Package Center; we care about your security.

  148. I fell for two companies, simultaneously. When the first company (Global Parcels Delivery, LLC) paid me for my initial probation period of $100, I thought these jobs were legit and took another offer from Executive Shipper, Inc.in an effort to increase my income. I had been unemployed for almost 5 months when I landed upon Global Parcels, so I was extremely gullible and desperate. When it came time for payday with Global Parcels, they disappeared on me; the phone calls and emails came to a complete stop. I got my first package November 17, 2014 and have done about a month of work for them. I feel extremely dumb for ignoring all “red flags” when they surfaced. Luckily, I haven’t done much for Executive Shippers, only sent out 2 packages for them. I will be returning the merchandise I currently hold for both companies.

    1st Company Global Parcels Delivery, LLC:

    Names: Karen Jones, Linda Taylor

    2nd Company Executive Shippers

    Names: Troy Birch, Jeffrey Hinton, James Bauer

    Let me give example of a red flag:

    Jeffrey Hinton
    To
    me
    Dec 12 at 2:30 PM
    Dear Edward,

    Thanks for your delivery confirmation. I will keep you updated.

    James Bauer
    Rush Shipping Service Inc
    Tel:
    Canada +1 (581) 221-0636
    USA +1 (352) 353-0302
    Fax:
    Canada +1 (581) 700-2862
    USA +1 (561) 584-5225

    This company is Executive Shippers and my supervisors name is Jeffrey Hinton (mention at the top of email), but if you look on their signature, Mr. Hinton made the mistake of signing as James Bauer with another bogus company name. Desperate for a paycheck, it was easy to overlook this.
    I will follow the steps laid out by Eddy and hope feds don’t coming knocking on my door. I have saved ALL information since day one.
    Good luck everyone, these things should never happen to us.

    Reply
    • Thanks for sharing Ed. I’m sorry to hear you fell for this scam. But I do appreciate you being brave enough to share the experience so others can learn. I’m sure if you follow the steps listed above, you’ll be fine.

  149. I’ve been searching for a job for a while now, not even a work at home job, just a job in general. When ‘Material Handler’ popped up on Indeed, I was thrilled to apply. I got this e-mail an hour ago.

    Dear Applicant,

    I’ve reviewed your resume and pleased to inform you that your skills completely meet our requirements for this position.

    TWO EASY STEPS TO START:
    1) Please see the “Job Description” file for more details about this position.
    2) Fill out “Application Form” and send it back to me.

    Note: Just save the file on your PC. Open it in Acrobat Reader. Print the form.
    Sign it, then scan the pages and send us using your email.

    PS: Please visit our website for additional information about our company and services: fast2box.com

    I believe it’s another one of these scams–I won’t be replying. I just wanted to put this e-mail out there so that if anyone searches fast2box.com to see if it is legit, they will come here and see that it is not.

    Reply
  150. I wish I found this site before it happened to me. I would not like to go back with all of what happened, but all same old story. I am feeling so stupid myself as I fell for it.

    Below the company that was presented to me:

    Solaris Motor Freight Inc.
    1810 W Detroit St
    Broken Arrow, OK 74012
    U.S.A.

    Tel: 1 (918) 215-2119
    Tel: 1 (866) 603-8014

    email address that was used: krystalbeck@solaris-trans.net

    Just be alert for yourself, these all seem to be Russian scammers.

    Reply
    • Thanks for sharing Mahbubur! Don’t feel stupid, it happens to the best of us. At least it’s lead you to this site where now you’ll be able to find real legitimate ways of making money online.

  151. I received an email just like the rest of the people in here. It was from US Logistics LLC. Similar letter of offer. I responded a couple of times to see where this will lead me to and then stopped – when they asked me for banking information along with copy of my drivers license. I thought “They will know everything about me but I won’t know anything about them.” Their website I logged on to was just created a couple of days ago and wasn’t fully functional. Their address was to some supply company. Their phone numbers was to a voicemail saying to contact your supervisor. VERY bad feeling. So I started to search the company and found your site. I am glad to find you and feel sorry for the people who found you too late. I hope people out there can be careful and not fall in to scams. Like they say “if it’s too good to be true….”

    Reply
    • I’m so happy you didn’t fall for this and that my website confirmed your suspicions. It is unfortunate that more people don’t know about this site because it would help them avoid this nonsense and find legitimate ways to make money. In either case, thanks for sharing your experience. Please be sure you share this website as well as it may help others as it helped you.

  152. I eddy I benn a victim of scam to last friday y recive a package and I follow the instructions and send overseas and I been reciving packages like 4 more but that one I have whit me right now so what can I do? any advise appreciated

    p.d I only send 1 package and that after send it make me think it was a scam the name of the page is longeggsurveys

    Reply
    • Juan,

      I’m sorry to hear you fell for this scam. What you need to do is follow the steps I listed above in the article.
      That’s pretty much what you need to do. I’m sorry again.

  153. http://www.proforw.com/

    First of all we would like to thank you for your attention to our company.

    We are interested in your person, so could you please complete an Application Form to move forward with your employment.

    For more information about position please read through Job Description attached or visit our website.

    I will be waiting for your early reply.

    Regards,
    Mary Heard
    Pro Forwarding Services, LLC.
    http://www.proforw.com
    (646) 583-1813

    can you verify if this is a scam please?

    I am very sure it is and I am a victim. I signed an agreement with them and sent a copy of my ID to them also. to me it was a very suspicious opportunity but i fell into their game.

    I signed the agreement yesterday and I have never received a package from them so I will not receive it tomorrow or I will return it to USPS office.

    I even received a phone interview from a lady and every seemed so legit but what worries me is that they have the copy of my ID.

    PLEASE WHAT SHOULD I DO?

    Reply
    • I would definitely watch for any accounts that may pop up in your name. Invest in some identity security like I suggested above. If they have your id and address, it can be used in a lot of bad ways. And do as suggested in the article above for the packages and reporting these folks.

  154. I got scammed too!! =( I got an email from a company called US Global Het Delivery LLC and I thought it was a great oppurtunity. I only got one package so I contacted the “Supervisor” to see if I was supposed to be getting any packages anytime soon. He gave me “bonus tasks” instead. I was recieving money and they transfering it out to Ukraine! And it was like $4700 at a time! So after the second transfer I was not feeling comfortable with it anymore and let him know that I did not want to do this anymore. But they had already froze my bank acct and they let me know that it was fraud. This was only yesterday that I had to close that acct and start a whole another acct. I have been spending all day fixing my direct deposit and all other accounts linked to my bank acct. I even made a police report yesterday after getting out of the bank just to make sure that if anything were to happen that I had a way to clear my name. I have printed out all my emails and still even have some voicemails that he has left on my phone. I wish I had found this website before going through all of this. It would have saved me whole lot of trouble!

    Reply
    • Hey Tanzeena,

      Sorry to hear you fell for this scam as well. But fortunately it led you here and now you’ll have access to legitimate ways to work at home. Thanks for sharing your experience.

  155. Hi Eddy,

    I am so glad I found this site, when I first applied with the company. The company checked out correctly (Including the website). I am two weeks into the job and have mailed 7 packages or so to include an IPAD2. What flagged me was the order itself (IPAD2) had my name on it.

    Knowing I never ordered an IPAD2 really made me feel uncomfortable. Let alone to ship it on to another address with the invoice having my name on it.

    I will attempt to follow the steps above, I have another package on it’s way and will return it to the package distributor.

    Thanks again…
    -JM

    Reply
  156. Hi, Eddy Just been a victim of The Global Parcel Delivery LLC I know something was wrong when I couldn’t get back to the web site. I thank God I found your web site. They find me on Career Link. Package came to my house I told the postal man that they didn’t live here. Send it back to the sender. I also e-mail the perpetrators and left them a message. All I can do now is cast this care on the Lord .I’m not going to allow this to discourage me from moving forward. Like you said live and you learn. Angel

    Reply
    • Hey Angel,

      I’m sorry to hear this. But I’m glad you found this website and know what to do now. You have the right attitude and at least now you found a resource that can help you find legitimate options.

  157. Thank you for the heads up.

    jamessupport@linesjob.in
    12:01 PM (21 minutes ago)

    to me
    Good afternoon ________________!

    We want you to look throughthe job offer written below. Efficient Delivery Coverage company has recently reviewed the CV that you placed on the internet and would like to offer you a position as a delivery clerk department employee.

    Efficient Delivery Coverage company was set in 2006 as a result of the merger of several commercial postal enterprisesin Lithuania. Our current business sphere works with many European clients to facilitate the ordering, buying and deliver of products purchased directly from the North American stores to their locations. Our enterprise approach primarily aims the retail field.

    The duties of your vacancy are reserved only for residents of the United States. As a ‘courier employee’ your duties will consist of: tracking, receiving, putting together, consolidating and sending merchandise ordered from general United States internet stores overseas to the corporate headquarters and secondary office facilities. The job does not ask attending any kind of office work locations and can be primarily done from your home and the nearest post office. Our company gives all the necessary equipment and instructions for executing the job, a clear work agreement with other paperwork and a lot of bonuses. We ask for no out of pocket expenses from our workers. Products that our clients buy are generally popular electronics such as Apple devices, different computers and other electronics, so there is nothing heavy or bulky being shipped and no need for a big storage place. We give a $1,800 monthly stable and base wage with an added bonus provided for each task
    accomplished on time. There is a very good chance of higher wages and growing careers for our most successful employees.

    Our requirements:
    – 18 years minimum age
    – owning a functional street address
    – ability to work comfortably on the web and with a printer
    – Having a working phone number and possible chance to add extensions or additional numbers

    Efficient Delivery Coverage company is happy to show you this official invitation letter. We purposely avoid any add-ons or links to keep web security at the the best level.

    We will be happy to hear back from you.

    Reply
  158. Received 11/12/2014. I am noticing they must not utilize word perfect, so unprofessional as well as a scam:

    jamessupport@linesjob.in
    12:01 PM (21 minutes ago)

    to me
    Good afternoon _______,
    We want you to look throughthe job offer written below. Efficient Delivery Coverage company has recently reviewed the CV that you placed on the internet and would like to offer you a position as a delivery clerk department employee.

    Efficient Delivery Coverage company was set in 2006 as a result of the merger of several commercial postal enterprisesin Lithuania. Our current business sphere works with many European clients to facilitate the ordering, buying and deliver of products purchased directly from the North American stores to their locations. Our enterprise approach primarily aims the retail field.

    The duties of your vacancy are reserved only for residents of the United States. As a ‘courier employee’ your duties will consist of: tracking, receiving, putting together, consolidating and sending merchandise ordered from general United States internet stores overseas to the corporate headquarters and secondary office facilities. The job does not ask attending any kind of office work locations and can be primarily done from your home and the nearest post office. Our company gives all the necessary equipment and instructions for executing the job, a clear work agreement with other paperwork and a lot of bonuses. We ask for no out of pocket expenses from our workers. Products that our clients buy are generally popular electronics such as Apple devices, different computers and other electronics, so there is nothing heavy or bulky being shipped and no need for a big storage place. We give a $1,800 monthly stable and base wage with an added bonus provided for each task
    accomplished on time. There is a very good chance of higher wages and growing careers for our most successful employees.

    Our requirements:
    – 18 years minimum age
    – owning a functional street address
    – ability to work comfortably on the web and with a printer
    – Having a working phone number and possible chance to add extensions or additional numbers

    Efficient Delivery Coverage company is happy to show you this official invitation letter. We purposely avoid any add-ons or links to keep web security at the the best level.

    We will be happy to hear back from you.

    Reply
  159. I just had the same thing happen to me the company is called Escrowed INC. if you received an email looking like this…it is a scam…I have done the work for 30 days shipping the last package on Friday November 7, 2014. The email goes like this:

    Hello , D’andra!

    We’re glad to know that you’re interested in the suggested Dispatch Supervisor position.

    In this email we’ll explain what exactly you’ll be doing and we hope it will only reaffirm your decision.

    Our company Escrowed Inc provides escrow services. In other words, we act as a third party mediator between seller and buyer to ensure security of both. We work with all kind of sellers and buyers, starting with your basic physical person and all the way to corporate and government clients.

    Of course we’re not just intermediary, that would be too simple. Additionally we perform as quality controllers by testing merchandise and monitoring its condition to make sure that it fits customers demands. This is quite a challenging task. We’re establishing multiple locations all over the country, to make sure that we can do our job quickly and with highest possible quality.Every office consists of couriers, quality control department (something like a small lab) and customer support.

    So we are suggesting a Dispatch supervisor position in our new office in Kansas City.

    Dispatch supervisor is an administrative position. Your main goal will be to coordinate different departments of the office. You’ll be controlling paperwork of all departments, maintaining constant flow of packages, checking the results from the quality control department as well as supervising customer service department. You’ll also act as substitute for heads of departments when necessary. Basically Dispatch Supervisor is a key position for our offices. You’ll be reporting directly to the head of the branch. This is a responsible and challenging position and at first you might need to run around all the departments (not like Forrest Gump, but at least from one department to another). At the same time we’re offering a competitive salary for the job. We guarantee base 3500$ salary + bonuses and corporate health insurance.

    This is a full time job with an 8 hour shift, 5 days per week.

    Basically this is it. No we would like to take a look at your resume. Your HR manager Bryan Rein will be waiting for a copy on the following email address bryan@escrowed-social.com. Once you’ll email the resume be ready for an express interview over the phone!

    If you get one surely it is a scam…I had to send my photo id and checking and routing number to them so they can “direct deposit” my check…the good thing about that is that i don’t have an actual bank account the numbers were to an pre paid debit card but i did send my photo id. I have all the paper work and emails to show that I really thought I was performing a legit Job. Also, I have received a “job offer” from a Amanda Barns for Edwards Logistics real company but fraud job…Glad I researched before actually filling out the form on the website. Thanks I so wished I would have seen this earlier like a month earlier.

    Reply
  160. Here’s one I received today… I want people to note the email address or name!

    __________________________________

    On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 2:16 PM, Rooney Josephina wrote:
    A reputable online service is seeking Shipping/Receiving Workers. The opening requires no extensive skills beyond usual computer skills and capacity to handle mailings and dispatches.

    This is a permanent vacancy with a direct deposit of up to $2,500 net per month.

    Fully suitable for stay-at-home persons, retired people and business individuals who remain in their home workplace during standard business hours.

    Duties:

    – Receive letters and packages from UPS, Fedex and USPS at your address.
    – Sort packages if needed.
    – Inspect the merchandise.
    – Apply shipping labels provided by us.
    – Dispatch packages and letters to the local postal offices.
    – Stay in touch with the supervisor via online account, and phone calls .
    – Send tracking numbers via our system.

    You have to:

    – Have an US residence with postal address.
    – Show integrity and strong work ethic.
    – Have a vehicle or have access to a US postal service within walking distance}.
    – Handle up to 30 lb.

    Should you become interested in the opening, kindly reply directly to this e-mail, and we will get back to you ASAP.

    Reply
  161. This is some information on a scam via Indeed currently active.

    Global Parcel Delivery llc
    930 S White Station Rd
    Memphis, TN 38117

    globalparc.com

    Phone # 901-654-xxxx

    Scammer Known Names ( Nathan Brown – Karen Jones )

    Hope this helps someone.

    Reply
  162. Dear Eddy this is what i received a month ago

    Dear Applicant,
    OnTrack Solutions Co. would like to offer you an exciting and profitable opportunity
    as a LOGISTICS MANAGER. We have selected your resume on careerbuilder.comwebsite
    and believe that your skills and experience will add value to our team of dedicated
    employees.
    Salary & Benefits:
    – $2175/month + bonuses (paid by end of first month);
    – $3250/month + bonuses (paid every 2 weeks after the first month);
    – Flexible work schedule, leave benefits and health coverage.
    Duties & Responsibilities:
    – Ability to telecommute by phone and computer during business hours;
    – Track, receive, process and send company’s shipments;
    – Record and report progress to the team members.
    If you are interested in this job offer, please reply to this email.
    We look forward to hearing from you soon.
    Sincerely,
    Miki Towles
    HR Department
    OnTrack Solutions Co.

    I looked them up before i agreed to work for the company it looked so legit. They even put a contract together. I read and sighned it. And as did they. I was legitimately talking to someone on the phone as well. And it seemd like i wasnt the only one who had heard of the company. My fiance told me hes heard of that company before and that they handle shipments.
    What im asking is are they legit. Im so scared right now. Have i really waited a month of my time for nothing?

    Reply
    • As I said in my article above, a lot of times scammers will use legitimate company names.
      If the “job” involves receiving packages and then re-shipping them to a different address or P.O. Box, it’s the scam I described above.
      You can risk it if you want. But you don’t have to believe me, just read all the comments that have people sharing the same story.

    • Hello Ana,
      we fell into the same scam. When I doing the research before I signed up I couldn’t find anything on them at all. All the websites that they sent me are all now obsolete. Sucks really fell for that one. I did not loose anything I just hope I was not shipping stolen merchandise for them. Let me know if anything else comes out of this for you. Sounds like we both had the same experience at the same time. Still waiting for my first check

    • Mike b. This is a scam as clearly laid out in the article and comments above. There will be no check and you should follow the steps listed above if you have shipped any merchandise for them because it was stolen. Not sure why people can’t see the truth when it’s laid out right for you.

    • Hey Eddy believe it or not I just received two more offers to do this job under different names. Can I report this to the authorities and will they be able to catch them?
      This is what I got

      Dear Applicant,

      We are pleased to offer you a position with our company based on the successful preliminary selection among the applicants on careerbuilder.com. We believe that your skills and experience will add value to our dedicated team of managers.

      Job Title: Logistics Manager

      Salary: $1,800/month (4-week probationary period); $3,200/month (on continuing basis)
      Benefits: home-based, attractive bonuses, paid sick and annual leaves

      Duties & Responsibilities:

      – Receiving, processing and sending company’s parcels;
      – Recording and reporting work’s progress to the team members;
      – Responding to emails and phone calls in a timely manner.

      COMPANY BENEFITS

      Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. offers a very competitive compensation and benefits plan. Some of our benefits include:
      * Medical
      * Dental
      * Vision
      * Paid Sick Leave
      * Paid Vacation
      * 401(k)
      * Paid Holidays
      * Stock Purchase Plan
      * Personal Accident Insurance
      * Educational Reimbursement
      * Prescription
      * Life Insurance
      * Onsite Gym
      * Flexible Spending Accounts
      * Company Activities

      If you are interested in this position, please reply to this email with your RECENT contact information:

      Full Name:
      Home/Cell:
      Mailing Address:

      We look forward to hearing from you soon.

      Sincerely,
      HR Manager
      Lorin

      And this:
      Dear Applicant,

      International Distribution Co. would like to offer you an exciting and profitable opportunity as a LOGISTICS MANAGER. We have selected your resume on careerbuilder.com website and believe that your skills and experience will add value to our team of dedicated employees.

      Salary & Benefits:
      – $2400/month + bonuses (paid by end of first month);
      – Flexible work schedule, leave benefits and health coverage.

      COMPANY BENEFITS
      Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. offers a very competitive compensation and benefits plan. Some of our benefits include:
      * Medical
      * Dental
      * Vision
      * Paid Sick Leave
      * Paid Vacation
      * 401(k)
      * Paid Holidays
      * Stock Purchase Plan
      * Personal Accident Insurance
      * Educational Reimbursement
      * Prescription
      * Life Insurance
      * Onsite Gym
      * Flexible Spending Accounts
      * Company Activities

      If you are interested in this job offer, please reply to this email.

      We look forward to hearing from you soon.

      Sincerely,

    • Mike,

      Yes I do believe you. These scam artist send this stuff all day long. Follow the steps in the article above to report them. The authorities are aware of the scam but it’s a cat and mouse game. Unfortunately I think it’s something that will continue to happen. Continue to report the scam when you spot it and share this article when you can. Doing these things definitely helps some people avoid this garbage.

      Thanks for sharing!

  163. Here is the email & info I received. Thankfully, I did my homework and came across this site so I am safe!!

    Good afternoon Joanna

    We would like you to look through the job offer located below. Holotype services company has recently reviewed the CV that you shared online and wants to offer you a position as a courier clerk department employee.

    Holotype services company was set in 2006 as a result of the merger of several commercial postal services in Lithuania. Our current business model operates with plenty of European clients to facilitate the ordering, purchase and transfer of goods ordered directly from the United States market to them. Our organization approach by default aims the retail field.

    The duties of your vacancy are considered strictly for residents of the US. As a ‘courier clerk’ your duties will include: tracking, receiving, putting together, consolidating and transferring products ordered from big US web firms to Europe to the corporate headquarters and secondary office facilities. The position does not demand going to any kind of office work locations and can be mostly performed from your home and the local post office. Our enterprise gives all the required materials and detailed directions for executing the job, a clear job agreement with other documents and plenty of bonuses. We require no out of pocket expenses from our workers. Items that our customers order are primarily modern electronics such as Apple products, various laptops and other electronics, so there is nothing big or too large being shipped and no need for a big storage. We offer a $1,800 monthly stable and base salary with an addition bonus paid for every task done on time. There is a
    possibility of higher salary and prosperous careers for our most reliable team members.

    Our requirements:
    – 18 years minimum age
    – Owning a functional street address
    – Possibility to work comfortably on the web and with a printer
    – Having a working telephone number and willingness to add other additional numbers.

    Holotype services company is happy to show you this official invitation message. We certainly avoid any attachments or links to maintain web security at the highest point.

    We are looking forward to hear back from you!

    SO I EMAILED THEM FOR MORE INFO AND GOT THIS:

    Holotype services company head office is based in Lithuania. Our clients purchase, sell or exchange different types of goods worldwide. The major part of our activity is electronic equipment. We offer you a drop shipping courier position which consists of receiving, combining, repackaging and shipping parcels purchased in United States by our customers. The main reason of that activity is to purchase a cheaper merchandise for an overseas customer which does not have international shipping option at the store it is sold at. You will be provided with all the needed instructions and materials timely by your coordinators. There are no out of pocket expenses. The position is remote and flexible and can be the second additional job for you. Your minimal monthly salary is $1800.00 and also there is a bonus of 30 dollars for each timely sent out package.

    Please, explore the job offer attached to this letter.

    If you have any questions concerning this email, the employment offer or you require any other information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

    We are glad that you have been interested in our offer and looking forward to establish business relationships with you.

    In case you are interested in the job we offer and ready for the cooperation, we will sign up the employment agreement and begin to work.

    Yours sincerely,

    Alexander Markets ,

    Holotype services company manager

    Reply
    • I got the same invitation and didn’t do ENOUGH homework. I admit it seemed to good to be true (and it was), but i rationalized. Now I’m “stuck” with stolen merchandise and already forwarded 2 packages before I realized what was happening. I am in the process of filing a complaint at ic3.gov and I have already filed one with postal inspectors as directed above. Thanks, Eddy!

    • I fell for the same one I sent one then they wanted to a business account transfer money. That’s when something didn’t fell right. And I came upon this site I got more packages coming but I did do ic3.gov. Thanks for letting me and others know. And sent the guy a message and saying the feds was looking me fraud to see what he says no reply yet.

    • Sorry to hear you were a victim too Howard. But the good thing is you found this website and you’ll be able to find legitimate ways to make money now. So welcome to the site.

  164. Why doesn’t the federal government shut these sites down? You can find all the ones talked about here in a 5 second search? They are obviously illegal by doing a few minutes of research on them. Just image all the money the government could save their tax payers if they had just one person work a single day shutting down sites? The only reason I can come up with as to why the US gov. doesn’t shut them down is unless there are legal companies doing this service in the exact same way but actually paying their workers????

    Reply
    • Mike,

      It’s a good question. But you can probably argue that about many illegal activities that are rampant throughout the country including in government. I don’t have the answers. It’s a great point though. All I do know is this stuff is illegal and can get you in a world of hurt.

  165. Eddy,

    I recently started with immediate merchandise delivery. Now finding out it is a scam I only sent one package. I just had another “TASK” pop up and another package is being sent to me. I sent them a message on the website portal saying “this is a scam, do not send me any more packages.” They sent me back a message saying, ” You better keep sending out packages you have coming or we will take measures.” I feel like you said above they are cyber bullying and wont do anything. The only information i have given them is my name and address. Can they do any identity theft with that? I see you answer promptly on here and would greatly appreciate what you think I should do.

    Thank You,

    Joe

    Reply
    • Hey Joe,

      I don’t think they can do much with the little information you provided. But you never know with these scam artists. I feel like they’d be more inclined to just move on to the next easy target. But it wouldn’t hurt to keep a watch on your identity. It’s up to you. But you’ve taken the proper steps. Sorry you fell for this. But at least you found this website and now have some legitimate options you can look into now. Keep me posted man.

  166. I never heard of this scam until recently. It seems like there’s red flags all over the place, but I guess a lot of people are desperate to make money from home and so they ignore the red flags.

    Nice in-depth article about this scam Eddy. Keep the great posts coming!

    Corrisa

    Reply
    • Hey Corrisa,

      Yes it’s a common scam. And unfortunately a lot of people fall for it because it’s so cleverly disguised and desperation makes many folks suspend their skepticism. Fortunately this article has helped many people. Thanks for chiming in and the kind words.

  167. Hello,

    I got this email and they called me and asked a few questions. I researched and they have a website as well. Is this a scam as well?
    ______________________________________________________________________

    Hello David Vick,

    We are pleased to inform that you have passed the preliminary selection for Shipping Assistant position with Edwards Logistics.
    We have reviewed your resume on CareerBuilder and believe that your knowledge, skills and experience will add value to our organization.

    We offer a job with low stress and decent pay on a home basis, you will gain knowledge and experience of the international trade, while keeping to enjoy the relaxed pace of home living.

    Please register on our website and we will call within the next 2 days for the interview!
    http://edwardslogistics.net/form.php

    Our Advantages:

    – Flexible working schedule
    – Average pay around $400 weekly for the first 2 months (based on piece rate pay); around $400 + $250 (fixed) after the probation period
    – Piece rate pay: $20
    – Weekly payments
    – Stability, reliability, best practices

    Work Schedule: Mon-Friday 9am-5pm

    This is a full-time home-based position agents are responsible for daily shipping and receiving of the packages to and from customers and vendors.

    Receiving:

    – The packages outside shipping sources (U.S. mail, UPS, FedEx, and other freight companies)
    – Check packages upon receipt to ensure accuracy
    – Log in items that are received

    Shipping:

    – The packages outside shipping sources (U.S. mail, UPS, FedEx, and other freight companies)
    – Assemble orders and prepare goods for shipment
    – Prepare required shipping document
    – Examine outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications and are packed for safe shipment
    – Perform other tasks as assigned

    Experience/Qualifications:

    – Must have at least one year of general working experience
    – Warehouse/shipping experience is a plus
    – Basic computer and data entry skills
    – Must be able to work independently with little supervision while meeting goals in a timely manner.

    All shipping and packing expenses are prepaid by Edwards Logistics.

    More details can be found at: http://edwardslogistics.net

    Amanda Barns
    Edwards Logistics
    amandabarns@edwards-logistics-hr2.com

    Reply
    • David,

      I think you already know the answer to your question. It doesn’t matter what the company name is, the so called job is exactly the scam I described in the article above. It should be avoided.

    • Interesting… the name Amanda Barnes. In my email it was also Amanda Barnes initially and the follow up was Angie something… and the company was Parcel Abroad GP. These outfit will set up everything to appear as a legit business knowing that they’re praying on peoples vulnability. BTW, as far as I know… Parcel Abroad GP have been around since 2008. Crazy right? Keep passing the words…

    • It’s not surprising. The scam artist tend to be lazy with stuff like this. Why bother changing anything that works? Hopefully people heed the warnings shared here by folks like you. Thanks for chiming in!

  168. Hello, my name is Brenda.
    My fiance was working for a company called Global Shopping LOGISTICS and it had a 30 day trial. He thought it was a real job but according to your article it wasn’t legit. He has sent many packages under many names and was told these packages were from e-bay and that he would receive them under a managers name and send it back out under his name. Unfortunately he has finished the job and when payday came they didn’t pay him. He made a claim through the workforce place hoping to get his money buy he has told them he is still employed by them even though he no longer receives packages and is still waiting for payment. What should he do, now that he knows it was a scam but has already sent out many packages under his name for a month?

    Reply
  169. I just received one as well and was hesitant but after some research and finding this page i am going to keep my freedom and avoid signing any forms.

    Here is my email i had received

    Good day XXXXXX XXXXX,
    We have found your Curriculum Vitae via Careerbuilder job-site. At the moment we expand our business to the USA territory and can offer you a position of Transportation Manager.
    The position is mostly about accepting, repacking and sending parcels with the help of the Postal Service all over the world. It’s a work at home job and does not require any start-up costs.
    You do not need to relocate and can do this job from a comfort of your home.

    The Transportation Manager duties consist of:
    Step 1: You receive parcels at your address.
    Step 2: You should report to the supervisor about parcels delivered;
    Step 3: You should do repackaging according to supervisor instructions;
    Step 4: You will receive a prepaid shipping labels to mail the package out
    Step 5: You should affix the shipping label provided by your supervisor to the parcel and drop it off at the nearest post-office.

    You do not need to invest any money to start this job. All the shipping costs and extra expenses will be covered by our company.
    You will be responsible for dispatching packages in time.
    Your compensation will consist of $2400 base salary (monthly) + $30 commission per box received .
    Your wage will be deposited into your bank account or into your Paypal account at the end of each work month.
    During the first weeks you will work with a small product quantity. There will be about 10-20 boxes a week.
    It’s not obligatory to have any special education, you will have a possibility to gain necessary knowledge during the trial period.
    Make sure to have working home and mobile phone numbers, so we could reach you through the day if we have any questions about the reports.

    The candidate should have:
    1. Printer (you will need to print postage labels to ship the boxes out).
    2. Internet Access (to check your email for the information updates) and the ability to your email 2-3 times a day.
    3. Ability to receive the parcels right to your physical address (not P.O. box) from courier services such as Fedex, UPS and USPS

    If you need some more information regarding the offered vacancy – you could email me with any questions.

    The offered vacancy is 100 percent legitimate job, all shipped products are legal under the law of the United States of America.

    Please, reply back to get more information.
    Sincerely yours,
    Jessica Kosman
    Ingstad & Co AB
    Hyregatan 9, Malmo,
    Sweden, SE-201

    THEN AFTER ACCEPTING POSITION I RECEIVED THIS EMAIL

    Hello XXXXX XXXXX,
    Thanks for your interest in job-position with Ingstad & Co AB company.
    My name is Jessica Kosman, I will be your personal manager.
    The retailers will start sending parcels to your address at the beginning of next week.
    All parcels will consist of consumer goods such as electronics, clothes, accessories.
    All goods are legitimate, you will be able to check the contents of each parcel yourself.
    Please, make sure you indicated correct address details (if your address has additional details such as room, suite or apartment number, please, also let us know, the delivery services will need exact address to deliver parcels right to your door.
    All shipping costs are covered by our company.
    Your duties start on October 14th, 2014, so your first payroll will come on November 14th, 2014.
    Salary is paid once a month in a form of check or direct deposit (as you prefer).
    Your salary consists of $2400 base salary + $30 commission for every parcel processed.
    Total monthly salary will be up to $4000.
    Please, find the contract and agreement in the attachment, sign the papers (you can fill the forms electronically or print them, sign and scan back to the hard-drive) and send them back to us to this e-mail address.
    Will be waiting for your reply.
    Sincerely yours,
    Jessica Kosman
    Ingstad & Co AB
    Hyregatan 9, Malmo,
    Sweden, SE-201

    Good thing i stopped and did research before sending my info…thank you!

    Reply
  170. Hello Mr Eddy,
    thanks for sharing this article. I wanted to say that unfortunately it looks like i fell for this scam too. I only sent one package, but then stopped and did research and I went ahead and filed a report with the Postal Inspector online. I wanted to ask is there anything else i can do to fully avoid any consequences like arrest? Should I go to the local police or is that a bad idea, since they might see it as admitting to a crime or something?

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  171. My name is Dijon I’ve been scammed I believe I’ve been sending packages lately for Otp logistics I’m afraid and I don’t know to what to do I’m only 21 years old in college please help me out on how to redeem myself I don’t want to see the police please help

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  172. I fell for this. It all looked legitimate, I even researched the name of the company and looked for scams. They have a website and all. I have shipped items for them. I had a trial period of 30 days they said. Now one of the packages has come back to me bc of inadequate shipping costs. So I was trying to get in touch with them and no answer. Then I am kicked off the log in site. Now I am in fear of going to jail bc now I have found this and it all makes sense now. I am sick to my stomach. I am going to post office first thing in the am. I have 3 kids and now I will be put in jail bc if losers praying on people looking to earn money. Yellowpgk.com. They found me on career builders.

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    • oh my yellowpgk emailed me too smh …yep it’s a site for 30 day period….I even sent off 4 packages…I got suspicious and start tracking the addresses on the prepaid labels…I get nowhere..the Billing address do not match the… mailing address.. I even called one of the bill toO numbers the guy told me I had the wrong person…I’m done with these people and also smt-transports tried the same thing… there is no business license under that name

  173. Thank you for your email, I received offer letters from 2 companies one from China ‘Globalink Logistics” and the other from Czecholslovakia “On-Track Solutions” and have been working for them now for 2 weeks and I foubd this article, I will immediately go to the police office to file a complaint as I have tried to do so throught the internet but keep getting the runaround at all the numbers I have tried or been given so Thank you and I hope nobody else falls victim to this scam as I thought I did all the research necessary and really thought I had a great job but now I know this not to be true, I fit so many of the profiles on here and it wasn’t right that they don’t explain or answer their phone but I ingored it thinking I had this great jog, but now I see I talked myself into it, who hires you without really knowing or meeting you… my first sign…. Thank you rom San Clemente California…

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  174. Unfortunately, I think I was bit by a scam. I really though this was a legimitate job but after reading your site, I am afraid. Afraid of being arrested and/or afraid my personal information will be used against me. I’m going to contact the Postmaster to find out what to do with these packages. Thank you for hopefully saving me from being arrested. Sent them a message to find out about the scam.

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  175. Have you heard anything about piaggio group inc? I had my resume on carrer builders and they got in touch with me about shipping packages for them.

    Reply
    • Hey Sharon,

      As I said in the article above. It doesn’t matter what the name of the company is, if they’re hiring you to do what is described above it’s a scam. Don’t let your desire to work at home misguide you. The truth is laid out here for you.

    • Hey Sharon Weigel, do you work for PIaggio Group Inc? I think they are a legit company. I hope to hear from you. Thanks.

    • Oy, I’ve been with Piaggio for over a month and at first it all seemed to go well. But with the trial period over they have yet to deliver my first paycheck. They said I was being transferred to the mainframe and would receive more packages after. I’ve not heard back but a friend of mine found the “US Office” phone number. I’ll post the results of that conversation after I call them.

  176. yep- Balguerie for me…. Didn’t sign a contract but I did send them my application/resume and copy of picture ID.

    Thanks for posting this!!!

    nelson.voogel@us-balguerie.com

    Hi
    We are glad to inform you that your candidature for the Shipping Clerk position perfectly matches all our requirements. You have passed our selection process successfully. We are delighted to make you the following job offer.
    Therefore, please read carefully the attached documents. In attachments, you can find our Contract, your Job offer and a document on non-disclosure of trade secrets.
    You will be required to send us a copy of all sign documents.
    If we do not receive your reply within two days, the proposal will be canceled automatically.
    We understand that sometimes it’s very difficult for a new people to adapt to the whole working process. It is always a mix of excitement and anxiety. Especially, performing on your first assignment! Always, we would be happy to assist you on any stage of your work. We would also like to remind you that this is a very demanding job, associated with direct payments of the clients and their orders. We understand that you will be materially responsible. By that reason we are always ready to negotiate with you your salary, holidays, etc. We value each member of our team and we are always providing the most comfortable working conditions.
    We are confident you will be able to make a significant contribution to the success of our company and we are looking forward to work with you.
    If you have any questions or comments, please contact us immediately.
    HR Support Team,


    Nelson Voogel
    Online email manager.
    Balguerie US department.
    http://www.balguerie.com

    Reply
  177. Here is another one I received a few weeks ago… I went through the process and have not heard back after sending in my completed application and contract. I called the numbers and the voicemail doesn’t say a company name. The company does have a website, but that doesn’t mean anything… thanks for bringing light to this.

    Dear xxxxxxxx,

    According to your recent email inquiry, you are interested in more details concerning the vacancy of Mail Clerk. You can find further information about the position in this email. Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email them or you can call us (561) 325-6481.

    Parcels Abroad GP is an online mail service with a physical location in Florida. We offer our clients a US postal address where they can receive parcels and correspondence. Foreign business people selling and buying goods in the USA find this service to be invaluable, since a lot of US retailers do not ship internationally. Parcels Abroad GP is also very popular with Americans who need to receive their mail on the move. Our customers can easily manage their mail online, consolidate packages in bulk and forward it anywhere in the world with considerable discounts.

    We strive to improve our management of personnel and warehousing with innovative approaches that help to keep our company ahead of competitors by maintaining low costs. For example, our remote employment approach allow us to massively increase the number of addresses we offer, as well as drastically reduce costs involved with storage. You have a chance to become one of our remote employees. Our business processes are entirely automated, no elaborate training is necessary and there are no start-up costs. You can work from any location in the United States. We encourage you to submit your application and resume, so that we can consider your candidacy more thoroughly.

    Responsibilities:

    – Monitor the list of incoming shipments, receive paperwork and instructions from your online account
    – Accept parcels and letters delivered by the major carriers to your home address
    – Process them according the instructions
    – Deliver the items to your local post office and ship them to our clients using prepaid shipping labels provided by our company
    – Inspect all packages, photograph the contents and upload the photographs
    – Submit reports via email and your online account

    This is a relatively independent position that relies on the individual’s ability to take their responsibilities seriously. This job requires constant presence at home and strong commitment and discipline. However, the work is financially rewarding. A full-time employee of Parcels Abroad GP receives a monthly salary of $2,000 plus $500 bonus for processing more than 50 orders per month. It requires you to be available at your home address during business hours (9am-5pm) from Monday to Friday, and occasionally in the evenings or on the weekends. You must have a computer, a digital camera or a cell phone with built-in camera, a printer, a stable internet connection and reliable transportation.

    We place a very high priority on the security of our employees. One of our most important policies is to investigate all potential customers in order to verify that their business is genuine. This allows us to avoid the potential for criminal activity. We require all of our clients to provide two forms of ID as well as Form 1583 that has been certified by a notary. They must also complete an interview and verification process. The primary items for shipment include electronics, clothing, auto parts and sporting goods.

    To apply, please complete and send us back the application, which is attached to this email. Please also review and to get acquainted with the draft employment contract. In the application form you will find the link to our company’s website.


    Sincerely,
    Angie Bowel,
    HR assistant,
    Recruitment department,
    Parcels Abroad GP, LP,
    505 S. Flagler Drive, Ste 1550,
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401
    (800) 260-1257.

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  178. I unfortunately fell victim I have not got a visit from the police, but I have sent a package out. I just received another package, and UPS told me to either keep it or refuse it and they will send someone to pick it back up. My question is how do I know where it is going? It may be going right back to the theives. Also, the package came in a different name I was just going to go throw it in the dumpster. What do I do?

    Reply
    • Sorry to hear that Kiante.
      It happens to the best of us. I don’t think you fully grasp how the scam works. They’re stealing people’s credit info. Then they’re buying stuff with the stolen credit card. Then they’re using unsuspecting work at home seekers like yourself to ship the stolen merchandise to a po box or address that can’t be traced back to them. Once the credit card victim realizes what happens they’ll contact their card company and the vendor. The vendor will then contact you since it went to you. So sending it back won’t be sending it to the thieves. It’s sending it back to the shop.

      Hope that makes sense. So what you need to do is basically follow the steps I listed in the article above. I hope this helps.

    • What did you ended up doing? Do you have a “Field Supervisor” that you report to? I went through this process for exactly this reason… to find out from “cradle to grave” how and what these organizations do and how to be more inform about this…

      So… thanks for sharing!

  179. I had a job offer from a company called otp logistic stating that all I would have to do is receive packages and then check them an remain them to other places and I would be on a trial and get paid 2300 a month plus 30 for packages under 25 lbs and 60 for packages over 25 lbs that us my communion and durning the trial I would get paid 30 days after my first package I received and mailed out I got a visit from the police stating a phone was being sent to my house that was charged to someone else’s credit card I did not know so I was advised to quit the company was fake and if I con united to accept and send packages I would go to jail for fraud I advise anyone don’t fall for anything like this utter ain’t worth it don’t accept the jib ignore it oh and the job offer came in the form of an email I was fooled I quit and I feel better I got out when I did

    Reply
    • Hey Christian,

      Sorry you didn’t run into our site before you fell for this scam. Fortunately you weren’t arrested. But as long as people follow the advice in this article, they can avoid all of this. Thanks for sharing your experience.

    • Hey Cesar,

      No I havent. But if the jobs involves shipping packages or cashing checks, then you just ignore it. Just read the article above and the comments and you have all you need to know. I hope this helps.

  180. I received an email nearly identical to all the comments above from an “Exec Direct Aviation Services LTD,” contacted by a “Robert Hudson.” Unfortunately I was idiotic enough to sign the contract sent and have emailed them back. I was just so ecstatic to have a job and supposed income coming. Once again the homage “too good to be true” turns out to be true. Fortunately I’ve looked them up now and despite having a website and several google items I luckily found this website…dang, now I am so stressed about next week and what I assume will be incoming packages. Is this crap going to go on the rest of my life? Do you think there’s any danger about people coming to harm my family? (this concern only voiced by my mom, but it seems a legit concern). I’ve also received emails/contract and even a phone call from a second company for an identical position/gig, this time by “Edwards Logistics” sent from an “Amanda Barns.” Fortunately I have not signed this and will not be.

    Thank you for this website. I only hope it’s not too late. Hopefully this can help others who operate with a bit more logic/discretion/caution before they give away their signature. But desperation in a desperate economy goes a long way in luring helpless victims in.

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    • Hey Mike,

      Sorry to hear you fell for this. It happens to the best of us. It’s not really worth it for the scammers to send goons to your home. There will be enough victims they can easily get online if they’re not fortunate enough to find this site or if desperation gets the better of them.

      So don’t worry about any physical harm. This is a lesson learned and thanks for being brave enough to share with us. The silver lining is that you found this page and you’ll now be on the road to legitimate ways to make money online.

    • I had the exact same people contact me. I signed a contract as well. I haven’t sent any packages which is good but the other day the UPS man brought a package with somebody’s name on it so I refused to take it. How did your experience end up?

  181. An innovative startup is looking for Postal Associates. This position requires no complex experience other than basic computer skills and capacity to handle correspondence and shipments.

    Totally fit for stay-at-home moms, retired people and also business owners who remain in the home office during the day.

    Functions:

    – Collect packages and letters from UPS, Fedex and USPS at your location
    – Repack letters and parcels
    – Check the packages
    – Distribute letters and parcels to local US Postal Service branches
    – Stay in contact with the support department through online messages, and telephone
    – Timely upload reports via online account

    Requirements:

    – US residence with postal address
    – Be able to demonstrate accountability and take initiative
    – Be able to handle up to 23 pounds

    This is a stable job with a compensation of up to $2,000 net payable monthly.

    Should you become interested in this opening, go ahead and respond to this email, and we will get back to you ASAP.

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  182. I received this the other day:
    Good day XXXXXXXX,
    We have found your Curriculum Vitae via Careerbuilder job-site. At the moment we expand our business to the USA territory and can offer you a position of Transportation Manager.
    The position is mostly about accepting, repacking and sending parcels with the help of the Postal Service all over the world. It’s a work at home job and does not require any start-up costs.
    You do not need to relocate and can do this job from a comfort of your home.

    The Transportation Manager duties consist of:
    Step 1: You receive parcels at your address.
    Step 2: You should report to the supervisor about parcels delivered;
    Step 3: You should do repackaging according to supervisor instructions;
    Step 4: You will receive a prepaid shipping labels to mail the package out
    Step 5: You should affix the shipping label provided by your supervisor to the parcel and drop it off at the nearest post-office.

    You do not need to invest any money to start this job. All the shipping costs and extra expenses will be covered by our company.
    You will be responsible for dispatching packages in time.
    Your compensation will consist of $2400 base salary (monthly) + $30 commission per box received .
    Your wage will be deposited into your bank account or into your Paypal account at the end of each work month.
    During the first weeks you will work with a small product quantity. There will be about 10-20 boxes a week.
    It’s not obligatory to have any special education, you will have a possibility to gain necessary knowledge during the trial period.
    Make sure to have working home and mobile phone numbers, so we could reach you through the day if we have any questions about the reports.

    The candidate should have:
    1. Printer (you will need to print postage labels to ship the boxes out).
    2. Internet Access (to check your email for the information updates) and the ability to your email 2-3 times a day.
    3. Ability to receive the parcels right to your physical address (not P.O. box) from courier services such as Fedex, UPS and USPS

    If you need some more information regarding the offered vacancy – you could email me with any questions.

    The offered vacancy is 100 percent legitimate job, all shipped products are legal under the law of the United States of America.

    Please, reply back to get more information.
    Sincerely yours,
    Jessica Kosman
    Ingstad & Co AB
    Hyregatan 9, Malmo,
    Sweden, SE-201

    Reply
    • Hi, just read the article above. It doesn’t matter what the name of the company is. If the job is asking you to do what we described above, then you already know it’s a scam.

  183. Ok.. here is the actual job description..

    Title: Auction Manager Dpt.: International Auctions Location: From Home Type: Part Time Salary: 2,800$/month

    About Company: WorlShip1 is an international freight and shopping company. We offer a scale of solutions for people looking to purchase or sell merchandise on overseas markets.

    Auction Manager is a work at home job, executed and supervised entirely via internet. Core activities include accurate handling of customers auctions on marketplaces and client support. Job requirements include proficiency in English, 8AM-12AM availability, high- school diploma.

    The Auction Manager is responsible for the accurate and timely review, preparation and execution of auctions delegated by customers.

    This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of the WorlShip1. The employee is expected to support all organizational services including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Confidentiality of Information, and WS1 initiatives.

    Required Experience:
    General Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook experience. Paypal experienced user with at least 6 months old account.

    Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

    Duties and Responsibilities
    Customer interaction during the completion of sales contracts.
    Verification of certified funds received
    Data entry
    Provision of proper advice to the customers by using the phone or email.
    Release of checks, customer bank deposits or other types of transaction.
    The duty also includes journalizing the financial flow entries.

    I found this through indeed.com and there was an initial screening process thru fitzii. The hr person is
    SHANNON FRANKE
    HEAD OF HR DEPT.
    WORLDSHIPONE.
    T: (330) 400 2142
    F: (330) 319-8176.

    She even provides a landline phone but only her voicemail picks up.

    What do you think? Thanks!

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  184. Hi Eddy, was wondering if this is a scam? No mention of actual receiving and sending packages. But you do have to have a 6 month paypal account. What do you think?

    Opening name: Auction Manager
    Employer: WorldShipOne.
    Work Place: from home
    Operating mode: twenty hours per week

    Requirements:

    Eligible for work in the United States with clear background record.
    Advanced interpersonal, negotiating, analytical skills;
    Ability to work from place of residence;
    Paypal experienced user with minimum 6 month account registration age
    Service and detail oriented.
    Computer skills, cell telephone

    Benefits:

    Work from home;
    Your career prospects in the worldwide corporation
    Employees will be able to reconcile this job with another one
    Opportunity to visit the team training in the United States and European countries
    Bonuses on performing results

    Compensation:

    $2800 a month paid every two weeks
    3% commission

    We look forward to start working with you and to the contributions you will bring to the business, as well as the opportunity to provide you with professional growth.

    In order to continue with the application procedure please reply to this email.

    Reply
    • Hey,

      I wouldn’t know unless they actually explained what they’re expecting you to do. But the fact they provide any real details on what the job entails leads me to believe it’s either a home business or possible scam. But this is a guess.

  185. I’m freaking out officially because I filled out the paperwork and just recieved a package today. I didnt open it, but I am concerned is my identity gonna get stolen? what do I do now?

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  186. I received an email from them this morning:

    Angie Bowel,
    HR Assitant,
    Recruitment Department,
    Parcels Abroad GP, LP
    505 S. Flagler Dr. Ste 1550
    South Palm Beach, FL 33401
    (800) 260-1257

    Reply
  187. I posted yesterday about balguerie.com it looks the post has been deleted. Is this legit or a scam.

    Hi
    We are glad to inform you that your candidature for the Shipping Clerk position perfectly matches all our requirements. You have passed our selection process successfully. We are delighted to make you the following job offer.
    Therefore, please read carefully the attached documents. In attachments, you can find our Contract, your Job offer and a document on non-disclosure of trade secrets.
    You will be required to send us a copy of all sign documents.
    If we do not receive your reply within two days, the proposal will be canceled automatically.
    We understand that sometimes it’s very difficult for a new people to adapt to the whole working process. It is always a mix of excitement and anxiety. Especially, performing on your first assignment! Always, we would be happy to assist you on any stage of your work. We would also like to remind you that this is a very demanding job, associated with direct payments of the clients and their orders. We understand that you will be materially responsible. By that reason we are always ready to negotiate with you your salary, holidays, etc. We value each member of our team and we are always providing the most comfortable working conditions.
    We are confident you will be able to make a significant contribution to the success of our company and we are looking forward to work with you.
    If you have any questions or comments, please contact us immediately.
    HR Support Team,

    Online email manager.
    Balguerie US department.
    http://www.balguerie.com

    Reply
  188. Eddy, I’m freaking out. I’ve been in contact with a Lexie Redman from OTP Logistics. I was very cautious in the beginning, but I went ahead and signed an agreement and gave her our address after looking at their website. I DO NOT want to get in trouble with this! Is there any way to keep packages from getting shipped to our place?

    Reply
    • No need to freak out Linsey. Just follow the advice in the article above and you should be fine.
      You can ask the mail carrier to return the packages back to the company or just don’t accept them.

  189. Was so happy to find this site. Thank you. To you and the others that have done the work for me. Have received the email from I’m not sure maybe 5 different names on it.
    Amy Berger, Angie Bowel, Hibbard Trinity etc.. Thanks again. Your site is the best

    Reply
  190. I received the same email as Julia Lane today. I went to their website and even though it looks legit, some of the language was a bit “off”, so I kept digging and ended up here. Thanks so much for your help in sorting through the scams out there!

    Reply
  191. Have you heard of a company based in Poland by the name of RPE Logistics? It is basically the same set up as the companies described in the previous blogs.

    Reply
    • No I haven’t but it really doesn’t matter if it follows the same patterns that have you read in the comments and article above. The company could be called God’s Logistics for all I care. If it involves the activities listed here, you know what to do.

  192. Another scam! I’ve reported them.

    Angie Bowel recruitment@parcelsabroadgp.com via zohocrm.com
    AttachmentsAug 28 (1 day ago)

    to me
    Dear _______________,

    My name is Amy Berger and I am an HR assistant with Parcels Abroad GP. I have received your e-mail request for more information about the position of Mail Clerk in our company. Please read further details of this job offer. If you have any questions after reading the email, don’t hesitate to contact us by phone 561-325-6481.

    Parcels Abroad GP, LP is an online mail management company with brick-and-mortar presence in Florida. Besides regular mail forwarding, we offer online mail management services to our international customers. Many American retailers do not offer the option of overseas delivery. We help our customers to get an American postal address for making purchases and then get their orders delivered anywhere in the world. We work with international businesses that buy and sell goods in the US and people who travel on a regular basis.

    We are always seeking to develop our services further through a number of strategies based on innovation. We create value for our customers by going far beyond the ordinary logistics or brokerage services. We do this by utilizing the most up-to-date technological solutions and through efficient warehousing and human resources management approaches. Our remote employment approach allows us to maximize the number of addresses in different states that can be offered to our clients. This also enables us to reduce our storage expenses, to be more competitive and keep our business green.

    Job details.

    Mail Clerk position is an excellent chance for people who spend a lot of time at home – such as retirees and full-time parents – to earn a good income or supplement an existing income by processing client mail at their home address. We also accept business owners who work from private office addresses. This job doesn’t require an expensive training or paying any startup costs. You can work from any location in the US except Alaska and Hawaii.

    Duties:

    – Stay available to receive parcels and correspondence at your address from 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
    – Inspect for damage, process and repack parcels
    – Ensure mail contents match the order, upload images of the mail contents
    – Forward mail to customers (shipping labels are prepaid)
    – Submit reports and keep your online account up to date

    Requirements:

    – Have access to reliable transportation to reach your nearest post office
    – Be trustworthy and reliable, be able to work with minimal supervision
    – Deliver excellent rates of service to customers
    – Experience in delivery/logistics is a plus, but not mandatory.
    – Have access to a PC/laptop, digital camera, printer and reliable internet connection
    – Be able to handle packages that weigh up to 30 lbs
    – No other employment is allowed besides self-employment with daily presence at your address

    Compensation:

    – Base salary is $2,000/month
    – Bonuses of up to $500 are available for handling over 50 orders per month

    All expenses for shipping, as well as internet use, packing and gas, are reimbursed by our company. You will be on our payroll and all applicable taxes will be withheld from your paycheck. You will receive a W-2 form at the end of the year, showing your wages and tax.

    Safe and Secure.

    You will be safe and secure while working for us. The parcels contain everyday items such as, electronics, clothing, auto parts or sporting goods. We handle only fully paid shipments and we never deal with any customers that cannot be verified as a legitimate business. This is all clarified during our phone interviews with the customers, after which they must send us two types of ID as well as a 1583 form signed by a notary.

    How to apply:
    Please complete the enclosed application, and return it to this email address along with your resume. We advise that you read through the employment contract carefully before you submit your application. If you would like to know more about us, how we operate, our practices and policies, please visit our website by clicking on the link in the application.

    Sincerely,
    Amy Berger,
    HR assistant,
    Recruitment department,
    Parcels Abroad GP, LP.

    Reply
    • just got done dealing with these people…Thank Goodness I ended up here… the good news is I have not received any packages… the bad news no new income coming in…Thanks for the heads up

    • Thanks for sharing Andre.
      Creating a professional website can literally take minutes. But as you know it doesn’t matter how polished the website looks or what company name they use or refer to. If the job involves what we described it’s something to be avoided. I don’t see anything on this website about a re-shipping packaging job though?

    • @Eddy they sent me an email with “Job offer” in the subject line. There were two Word/PDF attachments (an application and “contract” with the info. I’ve already reported them. The “HR” woman Amy B. called me yesterday asking if I was still interested, what joke. I also traced the IP to Atlanta. When you call the number it sounds “legit”, but it’s not. I went as far as to call the landlords of the building to see if and who they are at the address they gave me. Stay tuned.

  193. Hey, thank you for this page. The information has helped me a lot… I was just about to sign some forms from this guy calling himself OTP-Longistics… t.d & otp.pdf agreement files. But i was hesitant about giving out my ID Card Number…. then i decided first to search the net. Then the same guy (manager) Alexie (Alexandria) Redman appears and it’s true that a research on this company might not find any bad reviews since it registered as NEW and strangely an IP address from Germany and russia. With all this I’ve declined to sign the agreement….. and the way i thought i had secured a job!!!

    Reply
    • You’re welcome John. I’m happy you’ve been able to avoid these scams. Fortunately you found this page and now you’ll have legitimate options to chose from. You dodged a bullet buddy!

    • I was just scammed by OTP-Logistics as well. When I searched the Internet I did not find any information about them except for they had a newer Web site. A person by the name of “Lexie Redman” was contacting me. Everything sounded great, until I read this.

  194. Oh my gosh, I thought those things were something from the past. A couple of years ago I almost bit and applied to one of those companies, but it said someone had to be home all day and in my house there may or may not be. Then I wondered why, since they can come back later or leave it on the doorstep or leave a note. Then I wondered why they’d ship stuff to a stranger in the first place.

    I feel terrible for the people here who got schtuped by this. Want a silver lining? I learned, through my googling, that since the paper trail is leading to you, you could be held liable for the crap that was purchased using a stolen credit card and then sent to your house in addition to being arrested for theft. So you see, if all that happened was you mailed off a couple of boxes and then never got paid for doing it, just say good riddance and live and learn. You got off lucky. Those people are evil.

    Reply
    • Unfortunately scams don’t just disappear. There is always a new victim for an old scam. Sometimes they just lie dormant or re-invent themselves. But if it worked in the past then some shady person will bring it up again. But fortunately we’ll be here to educate folks! I’m glad you were able to avoid being a victim of this!

  195. Apparently, I have fallen victim to this scam as well.

    The latest scam comes from Double K Logistics, LLC. They are based in Oak Harbor, Ohio and their website is http://doubleklogistics.com/

    I applied online and was contacted later that night by the “HR Manager Thomas.” I was not available to talk because I was in church at that time. He promised me that he would contact me the next day. However, I have not heard from him since. I tried repeatedly to get in touch with him and even reapplied for the job but heard nothing from him.

    Today, I received a package in the mail from Amazon.com with my home address but with a name that nobody within my household is aware of. Nobody within my household ordered anything from Amazon.com that is the size of the package.

    I am now certain that this is a scam after finding this page as well as the following page: http://exposingemailscams.blogspot.com/2014/07/double-k-logistics-inc-forwarding-agent.html

    Please do not fall for any scams from Double K Logistics, Inc.

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Thanks for sharing Alex. Sorry to hear you fell for this as well. Fortunately you have found our blog and now you’ll be able to find real ways to make money at home. Be sure you share this page with others so they can avoid this scam and so people can find real ways to make money at home.

  196. Ok I have been scamed as well. I have two packages that I am supposed to send out today. I will be returning them to the folks that sent them, I kept the address labels. My husband brought up to me that he thought it was a scam and look he was right. Here is the email that I received about the position and all the contact information that I have for the company.

    Hello,

    We sincerely appreciate your interest in our company.

    Our company “Alta Forwarding” is considered to be the leading provider in the global consumer package forwarding services market and our office is located in San Francisco, CA.

    And currently our company is looking for new employers in United States (all states except HI, AK, PR).

    Iv attached some more information about this position.

    You can earn extra money with us! This is part-time home based job (flexible schedule). The minimum monthly compensation is 1200$ + comprehensive medical and life insurance for you and your dependents.

    If you would like to join our team please fill up attached application form and email it back within 2 business days.

    For more info please visit our web site http://altaforw.com/

    If you would have any questions, please feel free to ask me.
    Thank you for your cooperation.

    Aletta Parker
    Alta Forwarding, LLC.
    TEL/FAX: (415) 799-94XX

    Good morning Michelle,

    Thanks for cooperation.

    Your abilities appear suitable to the needs of Alta Forwarding and we offer you a position beginning immediately. We need to clarify some information before starting the work process.

    Do you have any questions regrading working process?

    Please confirm your shipping address and phone number are correct:

    Information deleted to protect my Identity.

    How would you like to get paid – by PayPal transfer or by check?

    How often do you check your email? You’ll need to check everyday at least at 9am, 11am and 1pm.

    For additional information please visit our website: http://altaforw.com
    For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

    Thank you and best regards,

    Aletta Parker
    Alta Forwarding, LLC

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Position: Logistics Agent
    Type: Home Based | Part Time | Online Office
    DOT Code: 222.387-050
    Basic Salary: $ 40/completed order. Minimum: $ 1200/month.
    Hours: 5-10/week. Flexible Schedule.

    OVERVIEW
    Interview: Not required for part-time positions, but we can interview you by phone if we decided so.

    Job Type: Home Office, Part-Time. Or you can easily combine it with any other job you have.

    To become a Logistics Agent you must have good organizational skills and be able to work under deadline pressure.

    Logistics Agents must understand general shipping policies and regulations regarding freight and be familiar with rates and routes so that they can determine shipping methods.

    Logistics Agent also inspects incoming and outgoing materials, verify orders and prepare shipping packages and labels.

    SCHEME OF WORK
    1. Receive packages using your own address;
    2. Unpack and examine incoming shipments;
    3. Forward packages using USPS Labels;
    4. Maintain accurate records of items shipped and received.

    JOB ACTIVITIES
    ï‚§ Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.
    ï‚§ Determine the method of shipment, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
    ï‚§ Compare the quantity and identification numbers of merchandise against orders.
    ï‚§ Insert items into container/box.
    ï‚§ Prepare records of merchandise shipped.
    ï‚§ Post weight and ship charges.
    ï‚§ Keep files of shipping records.
    ï‚§ Trace missing or misplaced shipments.
    ï‚§ Verify receipt of shipments against bills of lading, invoices or other records.

    APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

    Date of Application: ____/____/________

    PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM IN BLOCK LETTERS.
    KINDLY MAKE SURE THAT THE WRITING IS LEGIBLE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE SENDING A FAX.

    PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU COMPLETE APPLICATION
    1. All of our positions require that you be at least 21 years old and have proof of your education. (High School, GED or College Transcript)
    2. Please complete all sections of the application form as the information provided on this form will be used as part of the selection process.
    3. Incomplete applications will not be considered for employment.
    4. If questions are not applicable, enter ‘NA’

    PERSONAL DETAILS Vacancy Details
    Date of Birth: Gender: Reference:
    Male 0 Female 0
    222.387-050
    Full Name: Job Title:
    Logistics Agent
    Address:

    For internal applications:
    Staff number:
    City:
    Country: Senior Manager:
    ZIP:

    Contact numbers: Where did you see this vacancy advertised?
    Home:
    Mobile: Have you attached any continuation sheets?
    Any additional information attached.
    Fax:
    Email: Yes 0
    No 0

    Are you available to work: 0 Regular Full-time
    0 Regular Part-time, Hours:
    Mo Tu
    We Th
    Fr Sa

    Date Available: ____/____/________

    – PLEASE COMPLETE THE SECOND PAGE –

    Are you currently employed? 0 Yes 0 No

    If “YES”: Company Name:
    Address:
    City: State: Work phones:
    Work days and time:

    REFERENCES

    Please give below the names and addresses of people to whom we may apply for information about your work, experience and attendance record and indicate your relationship. One of them must be your most recent or current employer (if previously employed). If you have just left college, you may supply details of your Head Teacher/Principal.

    1 Most recent employer 2 Relationship:
    3 Relationship:

    Name: Name: Name:
    Address: Address: Address:

    ZIP: ZIP:
    ZIP:

    Phone: Phone: Phone:
    Fax: Fax: Fax:
    Email: Email: Email:
    Can we contact?
    Yes 0 No 0
    Can we contact?
    Yes 0 No 0
    Can we contact?
    Yes 0 No 0

    I certify that the above information (and any further information enclosed) is correct and I agree that the Employer may take reasonable steps to verify this information (e.g. by obtaining proof of qualifications).

    I agree to the Employer processing and retaining the personal information contained on this form for any purposes connected with my application.

    Signed

    We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability.

    We assure you that your opportunity for employment depends solely on your qualifications.

    Reply
  197. I just got out of a scam similar to the ones on this page. the “company’s” name is Independent Trading Supplies,Inc. Long story short, they wanted me to reship packages for $1940 a month only working 20 hours a week.

    It wasn’t until I was online last night(8/24/2014) that I realized that what I was involved in was a scam. I immediately emailed them and told them that I will no longer work for them and don’t send anymore packages.

    I saw all the bells and whistles of a scam when I was going through the application process, but since they didn’t want any money, I ignored them. Heck, I even signed an employment agreement which really had a lot of work put into it.

    So everyone be aware of any one wanting you to reship packages, even if they have a website and official looking documents for you to sign. Inspect the websites that they have set up. Upon further inspection you will notice that many of the links lead to no where and the Facebook and Twitter links only lead back to those service’s web template service. Go to: indtsupplies.com and you can see for yourself.

    Don’t let the desire to make good money or the need to work at home cloud your judgement when you make decisions about online work, even when no money comes out of your pocket to participate. You may end up paying for it later in jail time for accepting stolen goods.

    Reply
    • Jerisha,
      It doesn’t really matter. Most of the time the emails the scammers use are gmail addresses or one they created with the domain they purchased. The focus should be on what the alleged job is. Once you’re dealing with reshipping scams, it doesn’t matter what the company name, email address, etc is. As I said in the article above the scammers will even refer to real company name’s info, etc.

    • Hey I think I am a victim too, I search on Google for work at home job. I received a couple of email from this company called OTP Logistics explaining all the details and how much money I was going to make every month and for every package I sent out i will make $30 dollars extra. I did sign the agreement with a copy of my photo ID which they did told me in the email to scratch my ID number so I did sent them back the papers, after realizing it is a scamm I email them back letting them know I was not longer interested in the position and that I have already contacted the FBI. Also did a research on this company and its still new so you might not find any bad reviews but what really got me thinking was is that the I address is from Germany and russia. So becareful people don’t fall for any of these scamm. Luckily I have not received any package and if I do received one I will sent it back to where it came from and explain the situation…. any re shipping work from home is a scamm…also the manager the sent me the email is lexie Redman be aware people…

  198. Hey My Name is Jazz and I found company on Indeed.com saying I would be package handler. I gave them my name and address but thank God I haven’t received and packages. The said they would pay you $3,000 plus $10 for each package I send off. Then one day the manger going to tell me there expercing ddos on there website. This the website and the hr manager email

    ella@us-deppon.com
    Hi jasmine!
    Based on your resume we can offer you a Package Handler position in our company.
    If you’re interested, fill the attached documents for screening. Please fill the Screening form, use any text redactor to do that and send it back to my email.
    Detailed information about the position and link to our website can also be found in attachments.


    Ella Norris
    HR manager of Deppon Ltd
    Tel:(347) 467-1199
    Fax: (347) 436-9170
    LEGAL CONFIDENTIAL
    This letter may contain information which is legally privileged.
    It is intended for the attention and use of the named recipient only.

    Reply
  199. Scam I found below. Watch out for http://www.piaggiogr.com

    Greetings, dear applicant!

    First of all I would like to thank you for your interest in our company.
    My name is Mr. Joseph Bonowitz, I am a Hiring Department specialist at Piaggio Group Inc. Our website is

    http://www.piaggiogr.com
    The primary line of our company’s activity is correspondence and distribution for customers all over the world

    wanting to trade on the Internet.

    Why our business exists:
    We offer our services to residents of different countries who want to buy and sell at Internet stores servicing

    the United States, European Union and Canada, but find it difficult because of shipping restrictions and

    complicated transactions.
    As a result, thousands of people cannot easily access the huge market with high quality products at low prices,

    that America and the European countries have created.
    Our company’s service makes buying and selling easy and possible with street addresses that can be legally used

    for shipping purposes.
    Much like you have a friend or relative in United States or European Union, our Product Forwarding Contractors

    residing in these countries inspect and repackage the contents, fix the boxes and forward the packages of

    merchandise bought or sold on the Internet to customers in final destination countries. Also we provide

    guarantees and insurance service.
    That is why we contract with people like you for parcel and mail forwarding. Also, we will need smart,

    responsible people who can be trained for management positions.

    Products usually shipped through our service:
    – Luxury items such as watches and jewelry
    – Sport equipment
    – Small electronics such as laptops, cameras, cell phones, tablets, GPS, PC components, etc.
    – Clothing, shoes, handbags etc.
    – Small auto parts

    IMPORTANT: We never offer to ship illegal or restricted for export or import materials and technologies.
    All parcels are compact enough to be processed within the room of a regular-sized house.

    Each address you will ship packages to – is our sorting facility. The packages are being shipped to our

    customers, but you don’t see their names and addresses on shipping labels. The package is being inspected and

    re-shipped further after it arrives at our facility.
    We have several types of customers.
    1. – Some of them are residents of different countries – they buy products online for themselves and use our

    service to.
    2. – some of them are residents of United States, but they live outside of the US and use our service to receive

    their personal correspondence, financial correspondence like bills or invoices and buy products online.
    3. – Some of our customers are sellers, who trade through our system. Usually they live in US, Canada and

    European Union and sell goods to their clients in different countries.

    Job description:

    Your primary responsibilities as a Product Forwarding Contractor will be:

    1. – You will be receiving mail and packages from our company and its clients at your physical residential

    address;
    2. – You will be sending reports to an assigned, personal manager, who will contact you after we finish with

    hiring process;
    3. – You will remove all labels and stickers from outside of the box(It confuses postal workers very often);
    4. – You will be inspecting the contents of parcels if it will be requested by your manager or the box is

    damaged;
    5. – You will be repackaging content. The box should be appropriate for international shipping;
    6. – You will be fixing the damaged boxes. The contents should get to the customer safe and sound.
    7. – You will be re-labeling parcels received at your address by attentively following instructions which your

    manager will send by email.
    8. – Then you will be completing forms and paperwork as instructed “” one for each parcel to be forwarded. Never

    use the same shipping label to send more than one package.
    9. – And finally you will be forwarding parcels according to instructions sent by your manager. (You will

    receive prepaid shipping labels so you are not responsible for any cost of shipping.)
    10. – After that you will only need to send small “shipping report” to your manager, which means, that you

    finished the task successfully.

    Important note: There are no start-up fees, investment or other costs related to this position.

    Salary and bonuses:

    -Your base monthly salary is $2500.00;
    -One Package reshipping: $25.00. If you ship 2 packages combined into one box – you get paid for 2 packages. If

    you ship the contents of one box repackaged separately in 2 parcels – you get paid for 2 packages;
    -Envelope reshipping: $10.00;
    -Storing of packages (If it was our fault): $10.00 per parcel for each 5-day period;

    During an initial, four-week trial period, you will be receiving 8-12 packages per week.
    If we are satisfied by your performance and you wish to continue, you will be transferred to our key staff and

    we will send about 50 packages per week to your address for processing and forwarding.
    After you finish the trial period – one of our accounting department representatives will contact you to discuss

    the matter of health insurance, taxes and vacation time frame.
    Your first pay date will be at the end of your trial period (four weeks from the date when you have shipped your

    first package). If you will continue working with us, you will be paid every two weeks by company paycheck or,

    if you prefer, PayPal transfer.

    The contract can be signed for 6 or 12 months by your choice, after that if you wish to stay with us – you can

    request to extend the contract.

    EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: To qualify for this position, You or an adult family member must be at home Monday through

    Friday during regular delivery hours in your area to sign for parcels. They cannot be left unattended at the

    door.

    !!!Please confirm that mentioned requirement is feasible.

    Please feel free to ask any questions you may have about our company and this position. I look forward to hear

    from you again.

    Respectfully,


    Mr. Joseph Bonowitz,
    Piaggio Group Inc.
    email: piaggiogroupinc@gmail.com
    Website: http://www.piaggiogr.com

    Reply
  200. I was contacted by Emily Katz with Shopping Express. I sent in all the information that they required to start the job. What should I do? They have my information.

    Reply
    • Is this job with Shopping Express USA confirmed to be a 100% scam? I did the same thing as you and have already started receiving packages. Have only shipped out 3 boxes, but am now having doubts about the whole thing. Can’t seem to find enough information to prove whether job is real or a scam. They have my information too. What do I do?

    • Come on Ken. Don’t let desperation get the best of your judgement. This is a scam. Just read the article above and all the comments above. It doesn’t matter what the company name is, if they paid you or you receive shipments. The premise is still everything I covered in the article. Your next steps are also listed in the article too. I know you don’t want to believe it’s a scam but it is. Just view this as a lesson learned and focus on the other legitimate resources I provided you in the article above. I think you know this is a scam already but holding out for hope it’s not.

    • Yup. I’ve been fooled, because I didn’t listen. I found this post after sending off two packages with ann holloway with American shopping logistics. When I received the third package I went to the police department, I was trying to find any way that this wasn’t a scam. I took the item there and they couldn’t confirm anything was illegal, stolen or anything bad about the company. The officer even mentioned, you can keep it, sell it or return it. I held on to the item for a few days because I was unsure. I then got an email from ann holloway saying if I didn’t send it out then she would call the police on me. I sent the package and every other package I received. I did it for the full 30 days, hoping and hoping this was legit. I emailed an holloway to confirm that my first paycheck would come on August 4th and she said yes. August. 4 came, and of course. No paycheck. I was really desperate even after finding your site , I still did it. Lesson learned for sure.

    • Hey Kristina,

      I’m sorry you fell for this. Sometimes desperation leads us into dark places. But it’s a lesson learned and now you know better. Hopefully you take the time to full explore my site and enjoy real opportunities that aren’t scams. Thanks again for being brave enough to share.

    • Yes, I was very embarrassed and shamed to comment but I just know there are others in my shoes, feeling that desperation and thinking it must be true!! I wanted to share with others, trust your gut 🙂

    • Well I applaud you. That’s exactly what scammers are counting on. They know people will be embarrassed and just clam up. But when you have folks like you that have admitted to a moment of weakness and share this information, it will help others avoid this nonsense. So thanks again for being brave!

    • People please open your eyes. I was a victim aswell. After reading all this comments i know that otp logistics is a scam company just like the rest of them. I have not received my package yet and if i do i will contact the company where they sent it from and explain that i was a victim of a scam and ship the box back to them.

  201. not sure if this was shared already but please AVOID!

    Our HR specialists have found your resume at careerbuilder.com and after thorough review decided to offer you the following vacancy.
    We are a leading worldwide entity, and we are going to launch a US job position in order to provide our clients with best services. We need a Mail $ Packaging Manager who can start and handle our business needs in the United States.
    What we’re require:
    1. A laptop with permanent internet connection;
    2. Skills enough to use computer;
    3. Availability by phone or e-mail during working time five days a week;
    4. Good communication skill;
    5. 10-12 business hours free per week;
    6. Ability for multitasking.

    Paycheck begins at $2.000\month + benefits.
    If You are interested in our vacancy, please contact us via e-mail in order to get detailed information concerning the position and the company.
    Sincerely,
    Mila Revivian Personal Resources Manager
    MCKINSEY & COMPANY

    My red flag was raised when they told me the the customers WILL use my name to order packages!
    I almost got fooled!

    Reply
  202. I just got this offer let me know what you think…

    “Good day, dear applicant, thank you for your interest, we are
    considering you for the position, now you can find out working details
    and start with the hiring process!
    My name is Catherine Green and I’m the Manager of WORLDSHIPPERS.
    Our company can propose you the position of: Shipping Representative.
    You can find more information about wages, working hours and duties in
    the attached file (Terms and Conditions). I also attach Application
    form.
    To register:
    1. Read the specifications and descriptions of the job in the attached
    file(Terms and Conditions). If you have any questions – ask or respond
    with a confirmation.
    2. I will send Application Form to you. Please fill it in correctly,
    sign it and fax it to: 318-553-5187
    3. When you fax or scan and send the Application Form write me to
    confirm it, this is very important.
    4. This position is fixed by Labor Contract so you should expect to
    receive it after all these steps are made.
    The procedure is simple and takes up no more than 2 days.
    We are at the beginning of the process.
    I’m here to help.
    Our website is http://www.worldshippers.net


    Best regards,

    Catherine Green

    Worldshippers Company

    Please contact me if you have any questions:

    E-mail: catherinegreen@worldshippers.net
    Fax: 318-553-5187

    WORKING DETAILS:
    TERMS AND CONDITIONS

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Due to the increased number of packages being shipped by online stores (such as Best Buy, Walmart, Dell) and the resultant damaging and mishandling of merchandise, WORLDSHIPPERS Company. is hiring personnel with high standards to check and confirm the quality of the shipping process. And you can do the work from your own comfortable home office!

    1. As a WORLDSHIPPERS Shipment Representative you become part of the WORLDSHIPPERS international team. You will have an opportunity to get a stable income from home.

    2. A Shipment Representative is an important element in the system of delivering ordered products to our customers. That’s why attentiveness, responsibility, detail orientation are very important criteria of employment.

    3. As a Shipment Representative you will receive and check packages for their content and quality, confirm the order information matches the specification on your personal website account. You will learn how to send and track packages, and how to contact these various delivery services to resolve any conflicts.

    4. This position is full-time. You remain home between 9 am and 6 pm on normal business days to receive packages. Usually you are informed of deliveries via e-mail. To prevent packages being missed you should stay at home during the specified time (from 9 am to 6 pm).

    5. You ship a package using Company funds or prepaid shipping labels and you do not need to use your own money. Ship the packages out from your nearest post office.

    6. If you need to pause or stop your work, you should notify your manager in 2 weeks minimum in advance to let order department complete already existing orders and discontinue any new orders to your location.

    7. You must have a reliable computer with Internet access and a printer to print out shipping labels. If you received damaged merchandise, or if the package doesn’t match an original order, you need to inform your manager and the order will be re-shipped to maximize the quality of our services to our customers.

    Reply
    • Thanks for sharing Julio,

      It’s the same scam we’ve seen here many times. The names may change but the scam is always the same. And it should be avoided as usual.

    • Vick,

      It doesn’t matter what the name or website is. If you’re doing what’s described in the article above and the many other comments listed, then it’s a scam and you should follow the advice in the article above if you want to avoid any potential issues.

  203. I have copied and pasted an application below that I received, I followed up and accepted the employment and was about to accept the first shipment then I ran into this, Phew!!!

    After reviewing your details, we would like to offer you a work-at-home part-time Shipping Clerk opening with a delivery company. Whether you are seeking a new career, or just to hone your skills, don’t hesitate to apply today! We guarantee, NO payments or investments are requested from candidates, NO other equipment or materials are necessary!

    Job Responsibilities:

    – Picking up shipments routed to your home address;
    – Inspecting and reporting the condition of items;
    – Assembling, packing, and labeling new shipments;
    – Arranging new deliveries and reporting their status;
    – Documenting items shipped by submitting transport details.

    General Requirements:

    – Basic computer proficiency;
    – Ability to manage multiple tasks, basic data entry and email skills;
    – Great interpersonal and time management skills;
    – Must be highly organized and dedicated to excellence;
    – Must be 25+ years old;
    – US residents only!

    You are eligible for:

    – A fixed salary and bonuses for personal results and accuracy;
    – Flexible work schedule;
    – Friendly dispatcher support by email and over the phone;
    – Reimbursement of all general expenses.

    If you are interested in the Shipping Clerk position, please respond with the best number to call you. Selected individuals will be invited by our HR managers. Please note that even if you haven’t received an invitation to proceed with the employment procedures, we will keep your info in the database and you will have a priority for future openings.

    — Best regards,
    Basia Long

    Reply
    • Paul,

      Thanks for sharing this! I’m so happy you found my site and was able to avoid this. You probably just helped many more people avoid this nonsense.

  204. Has anyone else heard of send-it-off? I’m convinced it’s a scam now (thank you!) just wondering if anyone else has found this one.

    Reply
    • Hey Kiekie,

      No I haven’t but if it involves shipping some packages you already know it’s a scam. The company could be call Santa’s Claus’s company & It wouldn’t matter. As long as the job involves re-shipping things it should be avoided. Don’t worry about the company name, website, etc.

  205. I got my 1st package on the way when I came upon this. I havr returned everyone of the packages and have contacted the guy by the name of Bob Brown and told him to stop. He did reply. So they should stop coming,

    Reply
    • Feel free to share the emails and job description you replied to so others can avoid this nonsense. Either way I’m glad you can came upon this article and it helped you. You’re very welcome. 😉

  206. Avoid ukeasyshopping.com. It is a scam. It is not legit. They may sound legit, but like Eddy Salomon has had said. It is fake. If it was that easy to make money everyone would be doing it, but I told my supposed “boss” that I receive fraudulent postage and this is what he replied back with

    “Hello Caylie, I understand your concern, I have checked, those two labels were given by customers. Please hold the parcels until the situation will be cleared up. I have passed this to our security, they will take care of dishonest clients. You have nothing to worry about, it does not address you as private person. That is the issue of the company and we are already working on it. As we are dealing with huge variety of clients sometimes there are problems arising, and we strive to sort them out as soon as they basically arise. That is actually not a “big” problem, but it is an inconvenience of course. However that mustn’t stop us from operating on the schedule, so I must ask you to continue with the work, as to accepting and keeping sending the packages out. That is indeed an inconvenience but in business things do happen. Thank you”

    You see, they can make it sound like they are professional, but they cant make an explanation.

    Reply
    • Hilarious Caylie!
      I gotta give it to these scam artists they are very creative and convincing. But fortunately we all know better now. Thanks for sharing this scam with us!

  207. I was a victim of a reshipping scam, as well. If it doesn’t seem legit and you were ordered to shred the invoices from the packages or you keep on questioning whether this job is really legitimate. Don’t fall for it. Thankfully, I received a notice from the postal inspectors that the pre paid shipping labels I was receiving from the said company were in fact fraudulent and out of date postage. I now owe up to 196 dollars to those packages for postage due. Company’s like this can really ruin you, your sense of self, and more importantly financially ruin you. Anything that sounds to easy or good to be true don’t take part in it.

    Reply
    • Damn Caylie,

      You should confirm if you really have to pay for those packages. You were a victim of a scam and shouldn’t be held accountable. I would dig deeper and ask around. Either way thanks for sharing your experience. It’s an unfortunate situation. Please share the name of the company, including any emails so it helps others avoid this nonsense! Thanks.

  208. US Logistics Manager Position Open Pro Carriers Int. is an international logistics company with main office in Denmark. We are seeking top 7 employees to expand the number of our representatives on the US territory. This vacancy is home based, and entails receiving, examining, splitting/combining and getting ready items to be shipped out to various company’s customers outside the US. The job will also entail using a company’s web panel to document/print packing and shipping activities.

    Hi Jams,

    My name is Christine Madsen and I am HR Department representative.
    PRO Carriers LLC is located in Denmark and we ship various goods from US to our customers in Europe and Asia that do not have possibility to shop by themselves. Most of US shops don’t provide international delivery for our European customers. We specialize in providing the opportunity for them to shop at US online stores by having our own shipping managers within the US that can reroute packages abroad.
    For this job you would have to receive packages delivered by domestic service UPS, FedEx and USPS at your home address, inspect them and report to us. After that we provide you with the shipping info along with the shipping label. Processed packages have to be taken to the Post Office. This is a home based position with no additional fee. Pure salary of $50 per package processed. $1800 is a roughly amount for the trial month. After that the amount will increase at least twice. Delivery hours are 9am-5pm, but every package has a tracking number, so you can plan your day. Moreover, your relatives are able to accept packages while you gone, so you don’t need to stay at home all the time.
    You can find more info at the company’s website: http://www.pro-carriers.com

    If you’d like to proceed with the hiring process I will send you the application documents and give more detailed information.

    Christine Madsen
    Anhänge27. Mai

    an mich
    Jams,

    It was nice talking to you.
    Here’s the employment agreement. Please fill it and email back. Also please scan or take a photo of any goverment ID with your name to confirm your identity.
    After that your account manager will provide you an online account at company’s logistic control panel, necessary for work. Please include his email in your contacts – Mark Lund – manager03@pro-carriers.com


    Regards,
    Christine Madsen

    Mark Lund
    28. Mai

    an mich
    Hi James,

    My name is Mark Lund, shipping department cheif. I will be your supervisor.
    Thank you for joining our team. I hope you will be a great asset to the company.
    Your personal account has been created at the company’s website http://pro-carriers.com

    login:
    password:

    Here you will receive your future tasks, tracking numbers etc. Please check it regularly.
    We’ll provide you with tracking numbers and further instructions. I will guide you through processing of your first packages as soon as they appear at your Control Panel.
    You will see a FAQ page in your control panel. Please read it carefully, this is a step by step manual, you should be aware of it before taking the action.

    Also let me know if your address in the system is correct.

    I am depressed , can any one tell me what to do now ?

    Thank you

    Reply
    • I was almost scammed by this same company. So glad I looked here first! I feel like an idiot for sending them my info. I’m worried about them having anything, especially my photo ID.

    • Hey Erin,

      Don’t feel like an idiot. Sometimes desperation leads astray. But now you’ve learned a lesson and you’ve discovered this website which will help you find legitimate ways to make money and avoid other scams. I would invest in some identity protection just in case so if any accounts are opened in your name you’ll be aware.

  209. SCAM ALERT:

    LTS POSTAL SERVICES LTD is pleased to offer you a job as a Mail and Packaging Manager .
    We trust that Your knowledge, skills and experience will be among our most
    valuable assets. Should you accept this job offer, per company policy you will be
    eligible to receive competitive benefits. Please read the enclosed job offer .

    If You accept this job offer your starting date will be July 21.
    Fell free to call +5856337478 us if you have questions or concerns or we can provide any additional information.

    We are a large European enterprise, and we are going to launch a USA job position in order to supply our clients with high-level services. We need a Mail and Packaging Manager who can start and handle our business needs in the USA.
    > What we’re require:
    > 1. A PC with permanent internet connection;
    > 2. Skills enough to use computer;
    > 3. Availability by phone or e-mail during working time five days a week;
    > 4. High communication skill;
    > 5. 10-12 business hrs free weekly;
    > 6. Skills enough for multitasking.
    > 7. Receive incoming delivered up to 20 lbs at your home address NO PO BOX
    > 8. Merchandise consolidation and stacking materials are (provided by the company);
    >
    > Salary and benefits:
    >
    > For this work you’ll receive $40 for each item shipped. The minimal monthly quantity of the packages is 20. These conditions are valid for the first working month. The price for each package will be increased up to $50 after the first month of successful work.
    > Employee is also entitled to bonus for every completed order.
    > This position includes possible career growth with the salary and bonus raise.
    > It’s neither network marketing nor a sales job, and doesn’t take any money out of your pocket to commence.
    >
    > If You are interested in this vacancy, please contact us by e-mail and get further information concerning the position and the company.
    > Yours faithfully,
    > Mila Revivian Personal Resources Manager

    The telephone number is a NY number and the contact person there is Nikolas Stiles (although he uses an email account James Westover! The website says there are based in Lithuania!

    They even have a very professional website. 🙁 http://www.ltsps.com/careers.html

    I ran the website address into this site (http://www.scamadviser.com/) and it showed that the website was new and from CHINA. UGH, paranhas!!

    Reply
    • Thanks for sharing. A lot of the scammers use professional websites and real legitimate company names to fool people. But it’s still easy to spot their scam once they reveal the job.

  210. I asked for more information and had a reply from HR
    DearMy name is Emily Katz and I am an HR assistant with Shop Ship, LLC. I have received your e-mail request for more information about the position of Mail Clerk in our company. Please read further details of this job offer. If you have any questions after reading the email, don’t hesitate to contact us by phone 954-239-5838. Shop Ship, LLC is an online mail management company with brick-and-mortar presence in Florida. Besides regular mail services, we offer online mail forwarding services to our international customers. Many American retailers do not offer the option of overseas delivery. We help our customers to get an American postal address for making purchases and then get their orders delivered anywhere in the world. We work with international businesses that buy and sell goods in the US and people who travel on a regular basis. We are always seeking to develop our services further through a number of strategies based on innovation. We create value for our customers by going far beyond the ordinary mail forwarding or brokerage services. We do this by utilizing the most up-to-date technological solutions and through efficient warehousing and human resources management approaches. Our remote employment approach allows us to maximize the number of addresses in different states that can be offered to our clients. This also enables us to reduce our storage expenses, to be more competitive and keep our business green. Job details. Mail Clerk position is an excellent chance for people who spend a lot of time at home – such as retirees and full-time parents – to earn a good income or supplement an existing income by processing client mail at their home address. We also accept business owners who work from private office addresses. This job doesn’t require an expensive training or paying any startup costs. You can work from any location in the US except Alaska and Hawaii. Duties: – Stay available to receive parcels and correspondence at your address from 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday. – Inspect for damage, process and repack parcels – Ensure mail contents match the order, upload images of the mail contents – Forward mail to customers (shipping labels are prepaid) – Submit reports and keep your online account up to date Requirements: – Have access to reliable transportation to reach your nearest post office – Be trustworthy and reliable, be able to work with minimal supervision – Deliver excellent rates of service to customers – Experience in delivery/logistics is a plus, but not mandatory. – Have access to a PC/laptop, digital camera, printer and reliable internet connection – Be able to handle packages that weigh up to 30 lbs – No other employment is allowed besides self-employment with daily presence at your address Compensation: – Base salary is $2,000/month – Bonuses of up to $500 are available for handling over 50 orders per month All expenses for shipping, as well as internet use, packing and gas, are reimbursed by our company. You will be on our payroll and all applicable taxes will be withheld from your paycheck. You will receive a W-2 form at the end of the year, showing your wages and tax. Safe and Secure. You will be safe and secure while working for us. The parcels contain everyday items such as, electronics, clothing, auto parts or sporting goods. We handle only fully paid shipments and we never deal with any customers that cannot be verified as a legitimate business. This is all clarified during our phone interviews with the customers, after which they must send us two types of ID as well as a 1583 form signed by a notary. How to apply: Please complete the enclosed application, and return it to this email address. We advise that you read through the employment contract carefully before you submit your application. If you would like to know more about us, how we operate, our practices and policies, please visit our website by clicking on the link in the application. — Sincerely, Emily Katz, HR assistant, Recruitment department, Shop Ship, LLC.

    Reply
  211. From: MarnimaopSpiibley@outlook.com
    To:
    Subject:
    Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 23:58:58 +0000
    A reputable startup is looking for Fulfillment Associates. The job requires no professional skills beyond elementary computer skills and capacity to deal with letters and shipments.

    Totally right for stay-at-home moms, retirees and also business people who reside in the personal workplace during working hours.

    Functions:
    Accept mail from USPS, UPS, Fedex at your location
    – Repack mail
    – Photograph the contents
    – Read and assign appropriate shipping labels
    – Deliver mail to local USPS locations
    – Stay in touch with your supervisor through email, and phone
    – Daily submit tracking numbers via database

    What’s needed:

    – A resident of the United States with postal address
    – Possess communication and computer skills
    – Be able to show self motivation and strong work ethic
    – Be able to move up to 20 lbs
    – Valid driver’s license and available vehicle

    This is a permanent position with a direct deposit of up to $2,000 net per month.

    Should you become interested in the position, go ahead and reply to this e-mail preferably with your CV, and we will contact you at our earliest convenience.

    Reply
  212. Another to beware of is RPE logistics. Almost fell for it, but thanks to this site I ended employment right after I signed the contract. Filled out an employment application, received job description, even a contract with an official company stamp on it. Then came that gut feeling and I decided to do some research on Quality control inspector employment from home. After this site I sent several emails (no reply), called the numbers given only to get a busy tone. I filed a report with the agency listed above. Just really upset because I provided a copy of my license.

    Reply
    • I’m so happy you were able to avoid this scam because of what you’ve read here. You did the right thing! In terms of your license you might want to invest in some identity protection to ensure no financial accounts are created in your name just to be on the safe side. Thanks for sharing!

  213. Oh no! I just sent my first package yesterday! and I have another one I was planning on shipping tomorrow. I am glad I came across this page. I am going to follow the steps you provided first thing tomorrow. I feel so foolish. I hope I do not get in trouble. I had no idea. I did feel like something fishy was going on but i asked so many questions and was somewhat desperate, hoping it was legit. The company i was contacted by was American Shopping Logistics. Her name is Ann Holloway.

    Reply
    • Hey Kristina,

      It happens to so many people because of that desperation. We stop listening to our instincts because we want a work at home job so bad. But that’s how they get you. Either way, I think it’s early enough where you shouldn’t have any issues. Just follow the advice in the article above and you should be fine.

      If you can find the job description and emails that were sent to you by the scammer, feel free to come back and post it here so it helps others avoid it.

    • I was contacted by Ann Holloway also from American shopping logistics, she has shipped items & I haven’t had time to ship them to them, but when I google the addresses they are all PO boxes in other places. She threatened to call the police on me so I sent a nasty gram & she straightened up. I’m not trying to get in trouble for any of this crap

    • That’s a smart move Cliff. Try to return whatever they shipped you to the vendor and report this person using the links I described in the article above. If you have any emails or “job description” from this fake company, please post it here as well so others can avoid this nonsense.

      Thanks for chiming in!

  214. I was recently contacted by this company about a Logistics Manager position. I went to the website helpus staffing.com and did the app and submitted my resume. In a few days they contacted me with a phone interview and after that they contacted me saying that I had the job and that I needed to sign a contract agreement. After that they said my supervisor will contact me within 1-3 days with all the details of the job. He contacted me today telling me that I have to stay home from the hours of 9am-5pm Monday-Friday to receive packages. I will be sent a printer, ink paper and a digital camera to do the job. I have to open packages and take pics of the items for reference. I can be paid by check or direct deposit at the end of every month and I can contact payroll if I wanted to start with bi weekly payments. They also said I would receive a company cell phone as well. They said I would fill out W9 or I9 forms and state and federal taxes will be deducted form my pay for taxes and I will also have health, dental, and vision insurance as well. They also reimburse you for gas with $250 monthly. The supervisor name is Edward Eastman and the hr manager name is Gerard Stone and they are based out of Fontana ,CA. I haven’t started receiving packages yet but hey seem to real and very believable with saying they deduct taxes and health insurance and company cell phones. Anybody would believe this job is legit I am very skeptical since I have been reading these messages. Do you think this job is a scam as well with the info I have just told you.

    Reply
    • Hey Elma,

      Yes it’s a scam. Once you hear your job is going to involve receiving packages and then sending them elsewhere it doesn’t matter what else they say or make you do that sounds legit. It’s a scam that should be avoided. So follow the steps listed in my article above.

  215. I ALSO FOUND A JOB ON INDEED.COM ITS SHIPPING ASSISSTANCE ITS ASDFORW, LLC LOCATED ON 80 BROAD ST NEW YORK, NY 10004. THEY MADE ME SIGNED AN AGREEMENT ALSO AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THEY LEGIT BECAUSE IM VERY SCARED AT THIS MOMENT AND I DONT WANT TO GO TO JAIL FOR THESE PEOPLE….

    Reply
    • Would you post a link to the job listing? My best friend actually works for Indeed and I can send her the link with these complaints so she can have it removed.

  216. I feel so foolish! I received what I thought to be a job offering of receiving and shipping items ( which I thought would be art at first due to the email address ) Everything looked legit . I googled the email address and it came up with a legit looking website with a lot of art sculptures and paintings . I was told that I would get get paid $2400 a month +$25 for every parcel that was sent from me. It also said every package would have the tracking info with it .I electronically signed a “legit looking” contract and gave my name and address . 2 days later, which is today , well technically yesterday now which was the 24th of June 2014, I received two boxes, neither had my name on it but someone else’s with my address! It just felt like ssomething was not right about what was being sent, and one of the packages was one that was not expected at all! I am suppose to recieve two packages tomorrow and as soon as I do I am sending them to to the local police station. I can’t believe I fell for something so stupid! The email address is Southcoastusafineart@gmail.com and the lady states her name as Jessica. I hope this helps someone!!

    Reply
    • Hey Tierra,

      Don’t feel foolish. It happens to the best of us. It’s almost a rite of passage many of us go through before finding something legitimate.

      At least this scam led you here and now you’ll have other options and you’ll learn how to avoid other scams like it.

      You’ve also probably just helped many other people avoid this by sharing your experience.

      So thanks for being brave enough to share with us.

  217. I applied a job from Indeed. The company name is ASDForw, LLC. They sent me the contract to sign but I didnt. However , I put my name ,address,dob , and phone number when I am applying , would that be a problem ? Can they do identity theft with those info ?

    Reply
  218. Has anyone heard of ASDForw, LLC at 80 Broad St in New York, NY? I received a job offer from them after applying for a Shipping Assistant position that they had listed on INDEED. I can not locate any specific company information and they have a virtual online office that you are suppose to work through n http://www.on-line-office.com. They also have a lengthy confidentiality contract that you must sign before starting any position

    Reply
    • It doesn’t matter what the name of the company is, where they are located, their website address, etc. If the job sounds like what I’ve described above, you better avoid it.

    • me to I found the same job on indeed and they had me do the same thing…. right now im just scared I would love to know if they really are legit.

    • Lorna,

      Of course they’re not legit. Read the article above and the many comments listed. This isn’t a legit job. Follow the advice listed in the article if you’re scared and want to avoid any issues.

  219. I was a Victim of this “Pick and Send” company. Thankfully with the help of the local police and FBI, they were able to pin point my credit card fraud to a “New Hire” that lived 15 miles from my home that accepted a job from this s*it company. Beware of what you do online. There are so low life people out there that are taking what we work so hard for and please beware of jobs that you are applying for…If it sounds too good to be true, IT PROBABLY IS!

    Reply
    • Hey “T”

      I’m glad to hear you were able to get some type of resolution with this scam. Unfortunately when it comes to the work at home industry there are usually more scams than there are legitimate opportunities and it’s why my blog exists. As long as people do their research and let their common sense dictate their actions online, you can avoid most of the scams as I’ve done for many years. Either way, I’m happy you were able to come out of this pretty well. Thanks for sharing your experience.

  220. I responded to a job listing in Craigslist for a company in Wisconsin Called Pick and Send LLC. http://www.pick-and-send.com/?p=s1 I was contacted by Amy Davis (heavy accent) and the job application was very “short and simple” but i completed it because they didn’t request any personal info. Then she contacted me and indicated they would need a copy of my drivers license so that’s when i started doing scam research. I’m glad I found your article. I am currently working form home but I wanted to see if I could find additional income supplement. I’m glad I second thought those people.

    Reply
  221. Wow, this is amazing. I thank you so much for this page Eddy. I was recently contacted by a David Landon who claimed to be a Human Resources Manager for Packaging Plus LLC. about a Quality Inspector position. Needless to say I was extremely skeptical about this. So I looked up the website and of course it seems legitimate. They even have the position posted on the website. He sent me the job description and employment application. It seemed simple enough and a bit too good to be true. Even though I was skeptical, I still filled out the application because I have been unemployed for 10 months now after working for the same company for 12 years. I figured as long as they weren’t asking me for any money I was in the clear. Not even 48 hours after I filled out the application, I received another email stating that I was hired. I really couldn’t believe that. Even though I have a lot of experience in my field it was just too good to be true. He emailed me a contract wish seemed legitimate too. I haven’t received any packages yet from this company or should I say this scam. I am so glad I found your page before I became an accessory to any crime. As if the long term unemployed don’t have enough to worry about!! We are being preyed upon! Packaging Plus based out of Wilmington DE is a Scam!! Please beware everyone!

    Reply
  222. Wow, I’m glad I found your page…..I was seriously considering this offer. This one was shipping packages to Poland. But it sounds like it is the same as what you are talking about here.

    Reply
    • Hey Dawn,

      I’m happy you found us too and avoided this nonsense. Definitely check out some of my other articles and options. This industry is very shady so it’s important that you only focus your energy on things that have actually been researched and vetted. And that’s all I do here on this blog.

      So I’m happy this scam has led you here and you weren’t a victim.

    • TRANSIT SHIPPING SOLUTION COMPANY IN CZECH REPUBLIC BUT PHONE CALLS COMING FROM CONNECTICUT

      I am informed that the company is in Czech Republic but the following phone numbers had been calling me from connecticut, United States, I have those numbers.

      The phone numbers that I am receiving, that are sending me packages are coming from 2 different locations 203-491-1644, Newtown, Connecticut, and the other is 203-632-6754, Naugatuck, Connecticut.

    • NDAN try to keep them for more than 2minutes on the phone You will not get pay the only way for you to get paid it’s stop them from what they are doing to honest people like you.The last time thy called me I said I have some one in the other line who want to asked you some questions AND THAT WAS THE END OF OUR CONTRACT

    • They sent me an email that they saw my resume on Indeed looked at their offer it was very tempted for someone looking for a part time job I’am a provider i needed extra income to support my family these people took adventage of it to run a scam on me they succeed because they offered me$2,275 +$25 bonus each time I processed a package. I did 21 packages before the month When it was time to get pay anyone will answered the phone or replied the email I sent to them.After a week of waiting that’s when i realized i have been puncked It’s not funny when somebody is making fun out of you.now I can not return any of these Item stolen maybe by these hoodlums.

    • Thanks for the further details.
      This is definitely the packaging scam I described above.

      I’m sorry you fell victim to it. Unfortunately many of us have become victims of work at home scams. But the good news is that it led you to this site and we’ve provided you with a lot of legitimate options to explore. So all isn’t lost.

      Thanks for sharing the information. You have probably helped many more people avoid this.

    • Please Stop I realized now when they on the phone with you they are rushing to go since you are with them now try to keep them more you will see what is going to happen I’m happy That I can help to stop them hurting other like you do the same.They will not pay you How long you have been with them?

    • And Now I’m starting receiving Empty packages from Russia With the same label That I sent to but different boxes.be Careful.Like Eddy said they just using your name and address to scam people credit cards.

  223. I recieved a job offer thru email to be a package handler, I know its a scam now that I read this article but the funny thing is that I googled their company name and it was a legit Jamaican cargo company. The guy said something about payments thru paypal or direct deposit. should i be worried?? the company is called exec direct aviation ltd

    Reply
    • Hi Brian,

      I’m glad you discovered this article. The scam artist reference real companies all the time. That’s to throw you off the trail. But once you hear anything about receiving and shipping packages it doesn’t matter if they said they worked for God, it’s a scam.

    • What if they pay you (in cash) return all communications and never ask you for a dime? Still a scam?

    • If I rob a bank and pay you to drive the get away car, is that legal?

      The answer is the same. Even if they are paying you you’re willing helping move stolen product and screwing over someone’s identity.

      If you’re fine by that than continue to do this. But when the feds coming knocking, don’t say I didn’t warn you.

  224. Just a question, is there any way I can report these people?
    Gordon and Spencer sent via Sendgrid.me- I applied for a job thru INDEED, got an email back from Susan Spencer… Before I submitted the form I google searched the company and nothing came up so I thought something was odd then… Another thing is when I received the email on Fri 3.21 the company link work, but when I went back to check, the links are all now showing Page cannot be displayed error like the page never existed… I pulled the headers off the email and have IP’s, though I know headers can be edited…
    This sucks because its feeding off people that already don’t have jobs, so Im sure some don’t do the research like I did before submitting on their fake website… Is there anything I can do, don’t want this to happen to anyone else…
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Hey Mac, By providing the information you did it may help others avoid this company. A lot of times people learn this is a scam because they did a search and someone’s comment from this article comes up.

      So you’ve helped in that respect. Any other emails you received that you can post here would help too. Other than that you have all the places I listed in the article above to report these folks to.

      Thanks.

  225. Reshipping Company – Fraud – Chace Forward Inc., CCF – offering Distribution Assistant. Do NOT RESPOND!!!

    Reply
  226. Eddy! What now? Do people normally get visited by the police after this? How do I protect my identity? I kept all documentation and emails. everybody…when you see GLOBAL ACCESS LLC it is a scam. Melvin Scott poses as a Human Resource Manager.

    Reply
    • Ashley, Don’t worry. Just follow the steps I listed in the article above. Everything you need to do is already there.

      Just read the article in it’s entirety and follow what I’ve advised. It’s that simple.

      Eddy

  227. Hello I am working as a shipping and receiving clerk for Global Access llc. Have you heard this
    Being a scam? Im shipping to Russia no po boxes

    Reply
    • Ashley, did you read the article above? I don’t even need to know the name of the company. If you’re doing what’s described above in the article and the other comments listed here, yes it’s a scam. And you need to follow the advice we laid out above.

      I know you want to hope and believe this is the one legit repackaging company, but it’s not.

      The doubt you’re feeling is because you know something is off with this company. Sorry.

  228. They tried to get ya boy but thanks to this webpage I stopped immediately.

    Here is the link they sent me:

    topchoiceshippinginc.biz

    Reply
    • Thanks for sharing that and including the website. These scam artist have stepped up their game. That website looks official and would fool anyone until you read what the job is about.

      I’m happy you avoided it! Spread the word!

  229. Here is the other page that they just sent me:

    http://skylineinc-inc.biz/vacancies

    Another thing to look for is whether or not there are misspellings in the emails you receive. If it is a reputable company, they will more than likely have editors/proofreaders for any official emails being sent out (i.e. job offers and applications). The email I just received had at LEAST 5 misspelled words and used poor grammar.

    Reply
    • Thanks for sharing Heather! I’m notorious for spelling and grammar errors. So I’m happy most people reading this website don’t judge my legitimacy based on that one small element. LOL

  230. Just received an email from a man named Greg Walsh. It was a shipping proposition that offered $1,100 a month plus $25 per package that was examined and shipped. When I did my research this was the page that came up http://solutionshippinginc.com/vacancies

    It offers detailed explanations as to why there need to be overseas shipping coordinators. I replied to the email asking questions about the job, but after doing the research and seeing the vacancy listing, the first question I asked myself was “Why didn’t they just refer me to the link with the job listing?” I haven’t done anything more that respond to the email. Hope this helps anyone else looking into this!

    Reply
  231. Hi, I was searching for the legitimacy for a company that asked me to
    work for them at home reshipping merchandise. I read your article and it
    seems it’s a scam. The company name is OVER SEA PACK. Base on what I learned here, I’ll better not respond. By the way, thank Eddy for the work you do. I’ve been looking for a work doing at home, I’ll check the web site you recommended. Amanda

    Reply
    • Nope. If it sounds like most of the traits I listed here, it’s the same crap. Don’t try to justify it’s legitimacy in your mind. Scam artist will always make variations to the scam.

  232. Hello Has anyone heard of Secure Shopping Co? I worked with them for about a month and I didn’t research good enough about the scams or shipping and receiving. I told the company it was a scam and they sent me a certificate of international registration from the company, I researched the company and no listings came up. I called the number and the owner of the company picks the phone up. I was receiving and shipping like stated above shoes, motorcycle parts,etc., he called me and said I will be getting paid with 24-48 hours. The hiring packet looks legit, the registration looks legit…I don’t know. I do have every email, every message and saved numbers for in case. Any advice or ideas or has anyone heard of this company?

    Reply
    • Hi Elizabeth, what you need to do is already listed above. Don’t allow your judgement to be clouded. It doesn’t matter what the company name is, if it’s following what we described above, it’s a scam.

  233. Hi Eddy. I got an email asking me to accept packages and mail them to the address that they provide me. They didn’t ask for a ssn or anything other than my name and address and phone number to txt and/or call. I am allowed to open them and its supposed to be art supplies and things of that nature. The $ to mail them to the address they provide is enclosed in the package along with my weekly wages…. is this a scam? I am very skeptical but if im allowed to open it, and I know what art supplies look like because I am an artist myself, and they also said they will need me to do some art supply shopping and mail the supplies to the address that they will supply. They said those packages will be money only to do the shopping along with my wages. I don’t know what to do on this……

    Reply
  234. i had already sent most things they sent me. i however followed the steps on here. maintained all records of shipped items and the employment agreement and application forms.

    Reply
    • Well that’s good Danny. Can you share more information about the scam such as the emails, people that contacted you, address, etc. This way folks searching can find this information and avoid these scam artist.

    • they will ask for id through email, now that I look back it seems so stupid of me to do so. the application will look legitimate, that’s the scary part. and they leave no contact number however. so that’s something to look for first. they are from out of state. like Kansas or Arkansas, Mississippi somewhere in the usa

    • I contacted and was contacted by the FBI, They told me to keep the records and to try and keep anymore packages still being sent in. The company has deleted my account I can no longer log in to work this is all within 2 hours of me filing a report

    • Danny, Sorry to hear you fell for this. Don’t feel stupid. It happens to a lot of people that are looking for work at home. Most of the scam artist do a great job of making things legitimate and it doesn’t help that our judgement is clouded because we’re dying to get a work at home job. But it’s a lesson learned.

      I would encourage you to share the name of the company, website, emails, etc so others can avoid it!

      Thanks.

    • Yeah that’s another common misconception by folks. It’s not really CB’s fault. On face value the job description looks legit. You won’t know it’s a scam unless you apply and hear what the job entails.

  235. Thank you so much for this info, Eddy. I just fell for this and I told a friend about this “great” job I landed as “Quality Control Manager” for Sungate Researches, Inc. doing this very thing, and a few days later, she forwarded your article to me. So far, I’ve stopped receiving packages, saved everything on a flash drive, and I’m getting ready to file the other complaints you mentioned. I noted that the dashboard they had me working from was rigged so it couldn’t be copy and pasted or saved onto a disc or flash drive, and I’m sure they’re getting ready to pull down or block my access to it when they realize I’ve stopped accepting packages, so that’s why I wanted to save it to protect myself. What I did was take a close up photograph of every screen on the dashboard with my camera, transfer it to my computer with a USB cable, put it in a folder, then use a drag and drop to get it onto the flash drive. I’ve included this info in case anyone else is a victim and has trouble saving any info or work dashboard from the company. All of the packages I’ve sent went to Russia or the Ukraine, so I doubt the FBI could do anything to them, given our current sate of affairs with Russia, but at least I’ve got everything to protect myself. I should have known it was too good to be true, but I am so desperate for income, and I just hoped I had caught a lucky break for once. This particular company is Sungate Researches, Inc.
    17 Rector St.
    New York, New York 10006
    Phone (347)696-1059
    I just hope my info might help someone else from becoming a victim of this Russian identity theft ring.

    Reply
    • Thanks for sharing this Bovinity! I’m so happy your friend referred you to this article. I understand your situation. You’re not alone. Many people feel desperate and end up falling for scams like this.

      But look at the bright side. Now you have found this website and you’ll discover legitimate ways of making money at home. So there is a silver lining.

      But thanks for sharing this info so others can avoid this scam.

    • Not really much to say since the website is down. But if the scam works like described above that’s all there is to it, I don’t need to see the site. Just avoid anything that sounds like the scam above and you’re fine.

  236. I recently fell victim to the assistant package handler position. Apparently, he is going to send me a check for 5,000 dollars. Should I just tear it up or hand it over to the Police? I really cant believe I fell for this.

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    • Follow the advice we laid out in the article above.

      5. Contact Postal Inspectors at 1-877-876-2455 of click here to file a complaint online. They’ll help you return stolen items back to the proper owners.

      6. File a complaint with ic3.gov as well for good measure.

  237. Hello, I recently received an offer from a company called “shiply ltd” related to this position. the site seems legit and email was directly tied to offiicial site. However, I will take your advice. Thanks!

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    • Hey Derrick most of the scam websites look legit. So never let that fool you. People are under the misconception that scam artist can’t produce legitimate looking businesses but they do it all the time. Ask Madoff victims. So never let that fool you.

    • Hi Eddie Thanks again for your advice. It was indeed a scam! When I google mapped their noted address it was an empty lot used as a front.

    • Hey Derrick,

      You’re welcome. There was never a doubt in my mind that it was a scam. Even without Google map their location, I knew it was a scam because of what it involved. Next time another scammer may use a real office building to fool someone. Either way, it doesn’t matter and now you know.

      Eddy with a y. 😉

  238. Hi, I have been recieving packages in the mail from USPS and now fed ex, with my name as the recipient, I’m afraid my identity has been exposed, since it states my name on whom and where it will be sent too..
    1st package was some outdoor sandals and I believe a gift card or something coming from someone by the name of Donald Gordo!

    Called the company it came from lady laughed at me when I said I had no clue who it was. Went to the local mail and refused the package, now have recieved a secondary package with no name this time but will be also refusing the package..

    What should my next steps bue? Is it possible my identity has been compromised ? If anyone can give me any insight or help would really appreciate it…
    I might also add oddly enough this has all occurred a bit after ordering some auto parts from a couple websites could this be the basis of how and why I am recieving all these random packages ?

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  239. Hello, unfortunately i was scammed i called my local police station and they gave me the number for the FBI office because they couldnt help. I spoke to someone from the FBI office and she said they couldn’t really do anything, just to call the manufacture from where the packages are coming from and let them know i didnt purchase it and it was someone else sending packages to my house. I reported it to ic3 know idk what to do. Im receiving more and more packages.

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  240. Thank you for this information. I have just recently been looking for a medical transcription job and have put my resume into job search engines. Apparently, one of these scammers picked up my information and emailed me.

    “My name is Henry Wilson, an Interior Designers, Decorators & Art collector” stated in email along with paying me up front $300, work 4 hours 2 days a week for 3 weeks at $300, out of my local city/post office, mailing and running errands for a 3-week period
    The offer didn’t sit right with me, so investigated online and found your site.

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  241. I believe I just fell for this with a newly made company called Rutranssolutions.net. I have already received and shipped packages. I’m concerned.

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  242. Hello, I received the email and calls for this crap. I fell for it. Sent them my I.d. card picture, for verification as they say, anf they said I should receive the packages withing in 2 to 3 days from yesterday. Please help me and tell me what I should do, I am so afraid of what may happen now.

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    • Kelly, If it sounds like what I described above, it doesn’t matter how fancy their website looks or legitimate the “job” sounds. It’s still a scam. People want to try to rationalize this stuff because everyone is so desperate to find a legitimate way to make money at home. But that’s exactly why the scammers do so well.

  243. what if the company that has you doing the reshipping actually pays the postage and you are never out of pocket?

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  244. Eddy, you are the one hell bent on ruining an industry. Please post a single link that showed someone getting arrested or charged, or a single post from someone that says they did it and did not get paid.

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  245. I got an email offering the same bs, their scam site is http://www.intern-service.com it appears the website has been taken down. Anyways the gist of it. working at home receiving and shipping packages, my duties were to inform my “district manager’ that my package had arrived and they then issued another shipping label and my job was to deliver this newly stamped package to USPS to ship it somewhere overseas. I would have made $30/box with expected income of at least $1500 a month as I am unemployed you can quickly see that I fell for this scam I applied, I got the job interview and then had to submit a picture of my DL to begin working. Well today would have been the first day of receiving packages, but thanks to this website and to everyone who contributed I became aware of this scam and as such I told the UPS delivery man to take back and return to sender. I didn’t contribute into this scam by shipping the boxes overseas but I am also unsure of what steps to take next… I know I have stopped all contact with them and I will not receive anything that arrives here.

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    • Ok Eddy one of the boxes came, I had UPS take it back with them. my last step would be to submit a complaint with http://www.ic3.gov. I have already submitted a complaint/report with the BBB of Virginia the place where this so call company is located. I submitted my DL and my DL number is clearly visible in it should be worried about Identity theft?

    • Eddy I was contacted by a victim who actually shipped these boxes overseas, damn it I got carried away. I fell into this trap one day after having a job interview at Macy’s I though was going to have two jobs in less than a week sigh…

    • Yeah the worse part the person had no idea and had already shipped 30 of the boxes… and they owe that person $900..

  246. FYI Guys, Swift-Post.com has been SHUT DOWN!!! Wahoo! I’m very happy that not only are we alerting each other, but we are shutting these scammers down!

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  247. Well Rose you’re very fortunate you weren’t hurt by this scam. It’s good that you are haunted by this experience because it means you learned a valuable lesson that can be applied many times over. That’s the great thing about negative experiences, they can really be turned into something positive.

    Thanks for coming back and sharing with us. Hopefully you’re well on your way to finding some legitimate ways to earn money online.

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  248. It has been two years since I last fell for this scam. I still have all of the information that the scammers sent me as well. As I look back now, I realize that I was incredibly naive. I was 18 and just barely getting out into the real world. That was the very first time in my life that I had ever succumbed to desperation. I am extremely lucky that I managed to get out unscathed when I fell for it. But it still haunts me from time to time.

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  249. I was recently suckered too by a company like this ( Intpackages.com). I wish I would have read this post, I did as much research as I could about forward packaging, but I found nothing (until now). Unfortunately, I did send the packages, but I do have all of the correspondences that “Robert” sent me and of course I did not get paid! I think Craigslist should also give such a warning to job seekers so they won’t have to go through what we went through. What should I do?

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    • Hi, Sorry to hear you feel for this. Craigslist does warn against this but most people ignore the warnings. Either way, everything you need to do is listed right above in the article. That’s really your only course of action at this point. But thanks for sharing this scam as it will probably help many others avoid it.

  250. I was contacted by a Gary Fieldman by email about a parcel forwarding part time position. Competed an application and a confidentiality agreement and over a period of 3 weeks forwarded 3 different packages…to someone is Russia. Each package was delivered to my home address by FedEx with a different name than the person I forwarded the package to in Russia.
    In the past 10 days I have received 3 different bills from the Bill Me Later organization at my address but not to “me” but to a different name. I marked each envelope “not at this address” and left them for the mail carrier to return. This is all very disturbing and I will file the appropriate complaints.

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  251. Thank you Eddy for this site!!!! I have contacted the police and filed a report. I did not accept any packages and will refuse if they come. Once again, thank you for providing this info to me before I got myself into a sticky suitation. I wish there was more people like you in this world, it would be a better place.
    Everyone: BEWARE OF PREMIUM-DELIVERY LLC U.K and MICHAEL GREY

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    • You’re so welcome! I’m happy you found our site and it has helped you avoid this nonsense. Hopefully you’ll find some other great legitimate options here now. Thanks for sharing.

  252. I have been contacted by a company called premium-delivery out of the U.K. They are also a shipping/ receiving from home company. I spoke with the gentleman in charge and he calls himself Michael Grey, however when I looked up the area code he was calling from it was Brooklyn N.Y. and surrounding areas. They asked me to send a copy of my license and to sign a contract and e-mail it back to him. I have already done this and I am supposed to receive my first package today (06/27/2012), Now after seeing this site and reading about the various scams I’m afraid I have been suckered into exactly that. How do I know if it legit or not and how do I know if they have stolen my identity. What can I do to avoid prosecution if it is a scam. Is there a way to find out if it is legit or should I treat it like it is a scam. PLEASE I NEED HELP!!!

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    • It’s not legit if it’s anything like we’ve described above or by the many other comments left by others. Don’t let desperation cloud your judgement.

      You’re victim like so many of us. Just follow the steps listed in the article and you should be fine. It’s all clearly laid out for you. So there isn’t anything to figure out.

      In terms of identity theft, you might want to look into some identity theft protection program. Your local bank probably has one or you can find it online.

      I hope this helps.

  253. Yesterday I came to your web site when I was looking for shipping and receiving scams. The company that I was looking for was EMS UK Transportation company. I had graduated from college in may and had posted my information on the job sites. After many failed attempts of trying to find a job, I finally received an E-mail from this company, I filled out the job form and sent in my resume and DL. I stated receiving packages on the 6-6-2012. Like everyone else on here, I was told to open the package and take the invoice out and trow it away, re-tape the package and take it to the post office to be shipped. After receiving a lot of packages and shipping them off, I started looking closely at the invoice and who was being billed for the products. It just did not make since to me that a person that lived 18 to 30 miles from my home would order a item and then have someone send it to my address to be shipped overseas to Russia. I called the local telephone numbers on the invoices and found out that each person I talked to had fraudulent charges on their credit cards the same day that was posted on the invoice.
    I E-mailed the person that I suppose to be hired by and let them know that I could no longer receive and packages or ship them. After I E-mailed them, not long after I received a phone call asking me if I could ship the package that I received yesterday and today. He told me to fill out a ticket and tell them how many days I worked and how I want to get paid. After filling out the ticket the man called me again, I told them I could not ship the package, the person started saying it is very important to ship the packages so they won’t loose their customers. I told them I am sorry but I can’t ship them and the man told me I wouldn’t get paid for the days I worked. I told him, well I can’t send them, so I guess I won’t get paid.

    Yesterday I filed a complaint with the IC3 and then today I went to the police department. The police officer I spoke to said he would investigate the matter. When I ask him what I suppose to do with the packages I received yesterday, he told me to go ahead a ship them so the people would not be alerted. When I got back home another package had been delivered and then later on another package was delivered. I did not take the police officer advice, I did not ship the packages overseas, I refused the package that was delivered today and I also mailed one of the package I received yesterday back to the seller, I also called UPS to pick the packages up that was delivered today. I refuse to send any more packages to these people, If they were a honest company, they would be concerned about this, all their worried about is getting their packages.

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  254. I hate to say it, but I believe I am one of the victims. I graduated in May and posted my information on line. I received an E-mail for a job offer from EMS UK Transposition Company and answered the job post and put in for the job. Everything looked fine, I had to fill out a job application and send in my references. On 6,7,2012 I started receiving packages and I received and shipped them thru 5,23, 2012. I received packages about everyday and shipped them off. I began to question this when I received packages for a person in the town 18 miles from my home. I took the invoice and called the person that suppose to be ordering the package and sending it to me To little surprise, all the people I called said they didn’t order any package. Some phone numbers I tried to call didn’t match the address on the invoice and the number listed to call. Now I am afraid, and don’t know what to do I am holding the packages I received today.

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  255. Hi Misel,

    I’m glad you found this page too! I’m not really sure how much they can do with your personal information. It’s still worth reporting the company to the places above.

    I would probably still look into some credit monitoring or identity theft service to ensure nothing is done. I doubt they can do much without your SS# but who knows? Scam artist are very crafty. It’s better to take precautions anyway. I hope this helps. Thanks for sharing this information. If you have more of their contact information or emails, please post it so others will find this page as you did and avoid this scam.

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  256. Hi Eddy,  

    I am so glad I found your page before I signed a contract with this company claiming to be from Sweden called goodsbymail. However I sent my personal information to them (name, address, phones numbers, email) can this company do anything illegal with my personal information or use it in anyway to harm me or stealing my identity (no ss number given). I have not responded back since finding your helpful information, should I contact them back and let them know I am aware is a scam.  

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  257.  I got an email from oasis-delivery company too. Just last week I shipped two packages (apple products)  to russian federation. A  man by the name of Gary Fieldman contacted me about the job.

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  258. Have any of you heard of “fulltimeboat”?

    They sent me a package and now want me to forward it, I need to know what to do with the package… I have researched this and it’s quite obvious that I’ve fallen for their scheme. … This is what their email looked like:

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  259. Do not trust “Save Shop Direction” I fell for a scam just like that and i just realized. I had searched the company online and there were no reports. I am guessing that i was one of the first ones they used.

    the name of the person is Timothy overdaft. and i believe that they are european.
    they claim that the company is located in houston,Texas. and even gave phone numbers and called me several times. just after i was working for them for a month they closed my access to the website where i reported to them, stopped answering my emails, and the phone i had sounds like disconected.

    I am really scared and i would like to go to the police but i dont want to get involve in crime or investigation or even less be taken as an accessory!

    I received a lot of packages and they all came with invoices and i have them all. what should i do with this?

    thank you for your support

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    • What is the website for this one? It sounds familiar? My sister was just telling me of something similar to the name you have here and if it is the same website, I would love to show her what you have been through from these people promising her a great work from home position…she hasn’t listened to a word I have said, so maybe seeing this would change her mind.  

  260. Denise,
    Thanks for sharing the details. Don’t feel stupid. You’re just a victim like many other people on this page. It’s a lesson learned that you’ll grow from.

    At the very least, it led you to this site where hopefully you’ll take action on the recommendations and resources that will help you succeed.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  261. I was contacted through email by the HR manager Alexander Waters of Fulfillment Worldwide LLC, late March 2012, concerning employment for the position Of Commodity Inspector. I returned an email message to him informing him that I would like the opportunity to be hired for this position. Mr. Waters sent me application and Job description papers I filled them out went to the nearest Office Depot and faxed these forms to Mr. Waters.A couple of days passed, Mr. Waters emailed me and informed me that I was hired and that a Mr. Andrew Laman would contact me and let me know when work would start. The following day Mr. Laman contacted me by Phone to let me know packages would start arriving soon.April 4th the first package arrived at my home, throughout the month of April, up until the last day of the month of April I Accept parcels sent by postal services: FedEx, UPS, USPS.I check the integrity of the parcels the state of goods match description of the goods. With each parcel that was delivered I reported to Mr. Laman by phone or internet sending him photographs so that he could examine it. Mr. Laman in turn would send me Shipping labels to Mail Parcels. This is what the job of a Commodity Inspector. Every day during the month of April Mr. laman and I transacted this business.
    The time eventually came for me to get paid for my job. Myself and Mr. Laman spoke about what date I would be paid, which should have been 5/4/2012. That day in question was on a Saturday, I call Mr. Laman because I was skeptical and concern about receiving my pay on this day of the week. Mr. Laman did not answer, and he has not answered yet!! I have left him numerous phone messages and emails to him and Mr. Waters; I have not received response concerning my pay.
    I have saved all paperwork, emails, and phone records, copy of signed application and job description papers and shipping labels that was sent by Mr. Laman. I recently found out that this business is SCAM!!. It was not until an investigator from a reputible law firm that I contacted about this matter returned my complaint about this company. I have been so STUPID!! to believe that this was a real job. I will follow the instructions of this email and contact the neccessary authorities.

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  262. Well I think that’s part of the scam. When they get workers information, they’re able to get even more credit cards. I never thought about it until you mentioned it so the scam is even worst when you think about that.

    You should definitely invest in some identity theft monitoring and protection service ASAP! Even if this didn’t happen it’s a good service to have.

    You’re going to want to monitor your credit regularly now.

    Sorry you fell victim to this. But at the very least you found this site and now new legitimate ways to make money.

    Don’t let this get you down. As you can see it’s happened to the best of us! Just chalk this up to an experience learned.

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  263.  Hi, I also was a victim and sadly I went through the whole month working my butt off for these guys thinking I would be very well compensated for after my 30 day probationary period. I will post all of the emails and shipment documentation (I even had phone conversations with them), etc. at a later time once I can take a deep breath and clear my head of all my worrying, fear, and humiliation from being so suckered! I sincerely did homework on this too and the company (Blue Rock Financial Group out of London and Chicago) appeared totally legit, they had employees that were verifiable through other sources, their phones all worked, they had clients that you could contact for references ( I called a number and just hung up because I just wanted to make sure it was real, it was) and they had me sign a prof contract that verified my base salary of $2500 per month plus $15 per parcel, 401K, and all expenses paid. Oblviously I did not ever get paid and I wish I had searched more than just on this company’s name!! I was looking to ensure the company name didn’t have any bad comments or illegitimate tendancies and I found nothing! I SHOULD OF BEEN LOOKING UP THE JOB DESCRIPTION INSTEAD!! As you have suggested, I will report everything I know to the local police in the morning and I did keep ALL documents and correspondances, of course they no longer are shipping to me since I have demanded payment for my 30days, and they no longer reply to my calls or emails and now the web sight is gone! I can’t understand if all of this keeps happening how are they getting so many stolen credit cards and how many of them are out there doing this to us??
    But the major thing I don’t see answered or addressed in any of these comments is what can they do , if anything, with my name and drivers license now that I have supplied them with it? My credit is just on it’s way back up and I have worked very hard to get it there. DO I NEED TO DO ANYTHING TO PROTECT MY CREDIT AND MY IDENTITY? All that I have seen so far is what we need to do to get the stolen items back to the store or officials but nothing about how to protect ourselves, the “repacking employees/VICTIMS” from them using our information in the future. Please advise and I will certainly be back with all the disgussting details and documentation from these scam Masters!

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  264. I was contacted by a company called continental express ltd. out of helsinki, finland shipping packages to the russian federation and the ukraine. i only sent one package but when they totally refused to let me see the agreement that i would be signing, i reported them. They then sent me an email saying that they would recommend that I not do that…Well to bad…I did!

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    • Good for you! In any event, I’m glad you found this site. Now you can actually focus on real legitimate options. Good luck and thanks for sharing your experience.

  265. Uh, we’ve made this clear many times over in the article and comments. This stuff is never legitimate. As I said in the article, sometimes they use legitimate company names and thus their reputations. Don’t let desperation cloud your judgement. You already know the answer to your question. Read the article above and follow the advice. That’s why it was written.

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  266. I recently got an email from( us worldwide.net) same topics i just read about in the comments below   the man has also told me that for 45 days probation period i would recieve 20 dollars for every package i send out then when my 45 days is up i would recieve 700 a month the website looks la gite but im not real sure the mans name i spoke with only in email because a number was provided but did not answer was eric west   he is supposed to be the manager another thing that got me was they sent me an email saying they received my resume????dont remember sending one!anyways is there a way i can look this company up i have looked a the bbb they are listed but not rated they have sent me an account for all the shipping labels and scans called proadmin ??someone please help and let me know if this is a lagit place i have babys to take care of as well i dont need the blues coming to my door either HELP….

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  267. Thank you for the heads up! I received an email from “Tarco Logistics LLC” offering me something too good to be true, claiming to be a forwarding mail packages service. I researched before responding & glad I did. I was alarmed when they requested I fax them all my personal ID information, but no telephone # to speak to anyone. Upon internet search for their address: their main office is in Czechoslovakia (run down building) plus another in Arizona, where their “business name” is not even listed when searched, nor any of the names from the email. Always do your research before responding to any offers!

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    • You’re welcome. Glad you avoided this. You’re right if everyone always does their research with any work at home opportunity, you avoid a lot of issues.

  268. My Open Border (myopenborders.com) is another such scam. I accepted the job and sent in all the required documentation including an employment agreement and application and my DL then I found this article and I decided to test it out so I deleted my name and phone number and put that my previous employer was the Denver PD and requested they change my info and they immediately locked my account so I couldn’t log back in.  

    I just hope I caught it in time.  

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  269. This helped me a lot….I  actually received the e-mail from a local place that helps you find jobs. I do not believe that they know it is a scam. The paper said to send a resume so I sent one and they e-mailed me and said that I have the skills and to send in my license and all that to verify identity and then sign the contract and all of that. I never got around to doing that before I started researching. I called the number for the company which is http://www.uslogistics.org which is supposed to be located in Brooklyn and somebody just answered the phone as if they were at their own home, no business phone, no professionalism or anything. The website seems legit but they ask you to do the exact same thing you wrote about in the article and when I googled the address it was the address of a home and not a business. I now know that this company is not legit and I will definitely report it and make sure that the local business that gave me this listing knows that it isnt legit as well.

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    • Thanks for sharing! I’m glad you were able to avoid this. Feel free to refer them to this site where there are legitimate jobs and information on avoiding scams like this.

  270. I recieved a mail simular to yours.

    Dear ApplicantI just got your application for the job as my Warehouse agent as posted , sorry for late response . Where are you located? I would love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on business. I am presently in Auckland Australia for a short business trip so there will be no interview. I will per-pay you in advance to do my business errands. I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience. When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You don’t have to put money out of your pocket, all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content. The content of the packages are computer and electronics, clothing’s business and personal letters. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work between 15 and 20hrs a month.The offer charge per week,I will pay $250.00 weekly for this position.  That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town. I work in real estate and I own an Art Gallery in New Zealand. I will return to USA by 20th of April, 2012 so this process will be going- on till i get back in March If you don’t mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term.  Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position. Hope to hear from you soon.I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No heavy packages is involved! You can do the shopping at any nearest stores. You will be shopping for Electronics and clothing’s. I will provide you my personal UPS account number for Shipping. All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be applied into the account. I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them. If I were to mail you money to do my shopping plus upfront payment for your service, where would you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the money? Maybe you can provide me with the following details below :Full Name:Full Address:(NO P.O.BOX)City:State:Country:Zip Code:Phone Number:Age:  Get back to me with the required details above , So that the pay-check can be forwarded to you as soon as possible and I will appreciate quick response from you. Thanks and please get back to me asap and confirm this mail asap.Send text +1330-238-8603Fabrice CurttonsRegards.

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  271. Sorry to hear this happened to your wife. I wish she would have found this site before she started. But it’s good that you reported it. Let her know there are actually legitimate work at home options and now that you found this site you can direct her to it. Thanks for sharing. I’m sure you’ve just helped others avoid this scam.

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  272. my wife recently applied for a company called oasis-delivery out of lithuhian and shipped several packages to russian federation so far she has’nt recieved one dime from these people and she worked for 30 days we already reported them we kept all copies of the shipping labels nd forwarding address

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    • Are they paying you to reship? If so it’s a scam. Just read the article above. It doesn’t matter what the name or the website is. It’s not something to do!

  273. WOW!   I am so glad i found this site before i even considered the job offer i was presented threw my email….Now I Know for sure it was a scam… He Says We need a representative in our organization on a part time basis, He says he can’t meet with me because he is in the Philippines on business until June, He he wants to pre-pay me in advance to do his shopping and have his packages sent to my address and i then will mail them to were he instructs?The letter goes on and on, He even states that i can open and inspect the packages if i want to, he goes on to say that the job pays $400.00 Per week and he will pay me everything upfront so no moneys have to come out of my pocket but he will need the following information so he can send me the money…FULL NAME…ADRESS…..CITY….STATE…ZIP CODE… PHONE NUMBERS HOME & CELL PRESENT JOB… AND AGE… Plus he notes that the applicant MUST HAVE AN ACCOUNT because of the check transactions required?…. Im am so glad i did not fall for this..Im writing this in hopes that i can save another from falling for this scam that i ALMOST fell for!…   I want to list the name and the email of the person who sent me this offer but i do not know if i could legally do that?   But please be aware of any Too good to be true job offers “especially  the ones  you didn’t even apply for.. and appears in your email account!  

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  274. It sucks but you live and learn from these experience. Now you know always follow your instincts. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is in this industry.

    Don’t get discouraged, just learn from it. You were led to this site and there are a lot of legitimate options you can take advantage of here:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
    and http://www.workathomenoscams.com/jobs

    So some good will come out of this. Don’t let it beat you up. Most people have been victims of a work at home scam in one way or another. But you just learn from it and move on. You don’t give up.

    So keep that in mind.

    P.S. No need for multiple comments. We don’t approve comments right away because of spammers, ignorance or stupidity. We have to screen the comments first to help combat stuff like that. So just be patient in the future. lol

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  275. SOB!! I have been working a company out of London for 2 weeks now and was about to get hooked up with another.
    The London one is Global Delivery Xpress Limited.   1. Recieve pkg. 2. Remove pkg list, scan and send to my manager, and report (on internet) as received 3.Print out prepaid shipping labels for USPS 4.Report ready to ship and take to post office 5. ship then report pkg shipped 6. get paid $30 per pkg after 30 days
    I knew $30 per package was too good to be true.
    I am really pissed off and discouraged right now.   I have lots of experience in shipping and receiving and thought this was a great opportunity to get paid well.
    Damn it.

    Reply
  276. I recently started working for a company names Southcoast Mail Masters Inc. out of Torrence California.   This sounds alot like the work that I do and now i am scared. Is there anyway to check to see if this company is legit.   I did research before I started working and everything did seem legit.   Please help

    Reply
    • As we’ve argued in the article, if it sounds like the scam described, that’s what it is. Scam artist are notorious for using legitimate company’s identity so when you do the research it comes back clean.
      So with that in mind if it walks like duck and sounds like a duck then it’s a duck. Just because you put stripes on it doesn’t mean it’s a zebra now. Follow the advice listed in the previous comments listed above.

  277.  I just came across this site after my mother told me to make sure about this job that I got on the 27th of last month. I wish I had come here sooner. I am scared now. I have sent out 7 packages as of today. The email I received:

    We have received your resume and are glad to inform you that
    you are hired to a Shipping manager position. We have estimated your
    business potential and have come to conclusion that you are ready for
    such kind of job, and moreover – you are ready for success!

    We have one vacancy:

    Work at Home, Shopping assistant.(part-time employees).Requirements:Full age · USA resident. 6-7 free hours per week (mainly in the evening/non-business hours), printer.Job description:1. Receive the correspondence to yours residential address;2. Report to us.3. We send you the special document (Mailing Label), you print it(therefore you should have the printer). With this document you go toUSPSoffice and send packages free-of-charge. We send you detailedinstructions.4. Ship the package out using the specified shipping method (at thismoment we use mainly EMS /every USPS office can ship it with EMS GlobalExpress/).The salary:We pay 20 dollars/for each received package. You will receive thesalaryat the end of each week.  We pay all charges!

    You need no money to start working with us. If you agree for this workplease answer at this email. Thanks and we lookforwardto working with you!
    Good luck!

    HR managerPatricia WillsonStart Management Grouphr@startmgroup.comwww.startmgroup.comAfter I read everything on this site I don’t know what the right thing to do is? I already sent an email to them stating I did not want to work from them anymore. I don’t know what else I can do. I really do not want to go to jail.

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  278. I really enjoy being subscribed to your news letter, it is about the only thing on the web that I believe. I just read the article a bout re-shipping and now I am scared, I received a laptop and was instructed to print out the taf for FedEx and ship it to another address, I did so and asked in a mail what compensation I was going to get and he replied that I would be paid, today I am to receive another laptop and follow the instruction attatched, well now I am positive that this is not legitimate.
    What do I do? Should I mail the package back to it’s sender?

    Reply
  279. Answer  about “swift-post.com”   SCAM!!!SCAM!!!SCAM!!!

    It can be found on Monster, Carrierbuilder and Yahoo jobs.
    I got scammed in 2009 Company was in Florida at that time.
    They will ask for all your info including SSN#/DOB and spouses first name. Then they will open ebay account in spouses name. Auction with stolen credit card, ship to your address with someones name. First shipment is something small so they can see if you will do it. The second shipment will be in the range off
    5-10 thousand dollars. Now here is the wopper!!!! Both you and your spouse are in trouble here.
    If you have started shipping for this Company get all the info you can get, make a folder and call the police. Make a report as soon as possible.

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  280. Hello Scared Mama,

    I got scammed by  a Company swift-post.com in 2009.

    So here is what I did :

    1 Make copies of all the links on the Dashboard. Also off all shipping labels you have.  Make a folder.
    2 You called the company the shipment came from now return it to  the company. Get info on person you talked to at said company. Put info into your folder.
    3 Call the boys in blue and make a report, hand them the folder. They will deal with it from that point on and you are no longer considered an accessory but a victim/witness.

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  281.  http://wichitafalls.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-reshipping-scams-still-at-work-job-seekers-beware-30357

    The above publication date is November 1,2011 but today is March 4,2012 and I have a unsolicited e-mail as a job offer from the http://www.forwarding-group.co.uk.
    Be aware: this is a recognized scam still in operation.

    Reply
  282. I have also been suckered into this.  The company is called Optimum shopping.  I received an email for a job offer from career builder.  They told me I would receive packages and that if I get it to the post office before noon the next day, I would get paid $35.oo per package.  Convenient how they would email me the shipping label at 11:23 AM.  It went off to Russia, and I was weirded out at that point.  They want you to go onto their website, but she called it a Dashboard several times a day to loofa for my task.  I then was supposed to open the package and check it out, right a report on it etc.  She wanted me to upload my report to the dashboard and make sure I would check a particular box to tell her if the package was received or shipped.  We just moved to another state and are desperate for additional income so I can stay home with our daughter.  I have package number 2 in my car.  I called the company it was purchased and told them it was sent to my address with another name on it.  Now, I don’t know what to do.  HELP!!!! I don’t want to get visited from any boys in BLUE 🙁

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  283. Do you have the bills as well? If you are getting packages then the bill should come in a few days or so….When you get the bill, open it and call the company and let them know you have their packages.

    Reply
  284. I have received emails from www. Swift- post.com about a shipping /receiving coordinator. This is to ship to overseas people wanting American goods from stores that do not ship overseas. I wouldn’t be sending things to people in the states. Has anyone heard of this site. Contacted me through career builder.

    Reply
    • My husband applied for a position with swift-post.com and they have sent him an employment agreement. We are trying to verify if this is legitimate or a scam…anyone have any valid information on whether it is a true work from home position?

    • Hi AF I received that agreement as well, I am trying to figure out if it is a scam too. I looked on the the bottom of the website and it says it is BBB accredited but when I looked up swift-post in the better business website(BBB) I says that it is a non accredited business and there is 1 employee. I am so skeptical about, everything looks legit but it just seems like something isnt right. I even looked up the addresses and everything but I couldnt find much information,

    • I have received this same offer as well, and I was interviewed by telephone. I am a bit skeptical although the website looks very real, it just seems like something isnt right.

    • dont do it. i had same company like that called ABC Firstransfer. I never received any money or more information. its a scam

  285. I to found this site just a little late, I actually have two companies to report which are Relogistiks and Worldwide Forwarding Service (or wf-service). I have already been working with them for 2 weeks and have shipped out 2 packages for Relogistiks and 3 packages for wf-service. I saved all the emails and information I got from the packages themselves and have copies of the invoices which I will turn over to the police after I file with ic3.gov and will contact the businesses the items were purchased from  so they are aware this is a scam. Then I just hope for the best, I’m a single father trying to raise my kids on my own since I got laid off from my job  and got suckered. Thank you for doing what your doing Eddy and keep up the great work.

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  286. YUP this is a scam watch out for wallspf.com I had saw this page when I received second package….if you got suckered into this call the companies where the packages came from and report it to them….they are using your name with a stolen credit card
    !!!!1

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  287. I applied for a courier position on craigslist and I even filled out this application for a company called LogisticsInternational.org and now I realize I have been scammed. Thankgoodness I saw this website before they sent out a “test” package for me to reship. I emailed them back that if I get any package from them I will report them to the authorities!

    Reply
  288. A company by the name of “Care Together USA” contacted me, stating that I am qualified for a position for a Courier. Okay, sounded great. I have been umemployed for quite sometime. I googled the company right away, and the website popped up. which its a charity organization. Well, they said I will be paid $30 for every “donated” package I get. I started receiving packages. So I sent them off like I was supposed too. My “boss’s” name was. Val BEtson. Stupied me, didnt think anything was up until I received a letter from Macys that a Barbara Schude is tryint to be contacted about charges made on her American Express Card to this address!!!! I immedicately googled packaging scam and Viola! Im so scared. I dont know waht to do. Should I call the police right away? i ALREADY sent off packages. I have three daughters, I cant go to jail I didnt know this was a scam. Please contact me back asap. My email is. princessryno@yahoo.com. Thank you, Krystal
    @yahoo:disqus  

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  289. Hi everyone I received an email from Fast Mail Services llc and  was offered a job as a commodity inspector. I had to sign an employment agreement which I did. I was supposed to receive these packages open them make a report and give the details to my supervisor but luckily I came across this site and read all views and now I think that its a scam….I have been receving these packages but i refuse to mail them…I have refused to work for them anymore….can anyone suggest what I should do with these packages?…I have demanded them provide me an address so that I can return it back to them…..Thanks!

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  290. Thanks for sharing your story. It’s always sad to hear when someone falls victim to this. The bright spot is you’ve been lead to this site where you can find legitimate work at home jobs and options. So something good did come of it.

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  291. Man….man……man……..I got scammed by a company called springleaf consulting. I lost my job of 5 years in 2009. Was on unemployment trying to find a job for almost 2years. Stressed and on the verge on losing everything I went to the net looking for any work. Having two teenagers and a split custody I saw a at home shipping and receiving job. I was to dumb to see the signs at first. Actually talked to a Russell Pritchard. So I started receiving packages and resending them. I wasn’t receiving as many as I thought I should being that there was a quota for each month. After I started questioning the company and this Russell character there was no response and the number he gave started going to a property management company. I’m kind of upset and scared that I was apart of something like this. I was just trying to supply a income for my kids and myself to live. I made a huge mistake. I hope people read this and learn from my mistakes. I’m going to my local police station and was show them my paper trail. They told me shred all the copies but I kinda knew something was up with this job so I kept them. Hopefully I can help these cowards get caught up for taking advantage of people who just want to work hard and take care of there family.

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  292. My brother just got an email from a company named US Forwarding. Which is Shipping and Receiving. When I first heard about it, I kind of already felt it was a scam, he continued to tell me more about and it sounds a lot like what you mentioned above…also no W- 2 was needed or anything. That really threw up a red flag! I could not find this company thru BBB and I called the number and it is answering service. They are stationed out of New York, NY. usforwarding.net and the number is 347-674-3995. I just wanted to put the word out there, look like another scam company, trying to get over on folks that are looking for honest work in the messed up economy. Have you ever heard of this company Eddy?

    Reply
    • Thanks for sharing. The company does sound vaguely familiar. At the end of the day it doesn’t really matter what the company name is because scammers are smart enough to use real legitimate company’s name to throw you off. All you need to do is look at what the company is asking you to do. If it involves accepting packages and then reshipping them somewhere else, that’s pretty much all you need to know as a huge red flag. Everything else is meaningless at that point.

    • Better question, does the job description or anything you’ve been doing sound like the many versions of this scam that have been listed here by others or was clearly described in the article above? If you’re questioning it, then you probably already know the answer.

  293. hello, my name is michael faison and I have been looking for a legit job for months. I received a email and a agreement to fill out and fax back to the company for approvement into the company. They say that I will be paid 20 dollars per package I send off, and that they will start me off with 4 to 5 packages a week.I already sent off the agreeement. should I go to better business   and check them out. don’t want to get caught up. Thanks….The name of the company is International Shipping Express inc.

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  294. I got my share of email scam today. Folks please be aware of the information you’re responding to. In the following email chain, notice the email addresses and the senders name.

    Thanks to my fellow DVAA colleagues, I was not caught by this scam.

    We ship electronics, wear, car accessories.

    Melissa

    —–Original Message—–
    From: Jeanine Sandy
    To: melissa pilloton
    Sent: Sat, Jan 14, 2012 12:59 pm
    Subject: Re: New Position Opened

    What’s in the packages? How many will I receive at a time?

    Sent from my iPhone

    On Jan 14, 2012, at 12:04 PM, melissa pilloton wrote:

    Ok. One quick question. Will you be able to sign for the packages during the day?

    Melissa

    —–Original Message—–
    From: Jeanine Sandy
    To: melissa hicks
    Cc: m_pilloton
    Sent: Sat, Jan 14, 2012 11:59 am
    Subject: Re: New Position Opened

    Thank you.

    Sent from my iPhone

    On Jan 14, 2012, at 11:58 AM, melissa hicks wrote:

    I will forward your details to our hiring manager. She will contact you as soon as possible.
    I think we can start next week.

    Melissa

    On Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 11:56 AM, Jeanine Sandy wrote:
    10 Commercial Ave, Apt 10A
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    How long will it take for me to start working?

    Sent from my iPhone

    On Jan 14, 2012, at 11:52 AM, melissa hicks wrote:

    Unfortunately we can’t ship to PO boxes. Please provide the address.

    On Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 11:47 AM, Jeanine Sandy wrote:
    Jeanine Sandy
    P.O. Box 5547
    New Brunswick, NJ 08903
    732-501-3234

    Sent from my iPhone

    On Jan 14, 2012, at 11:42 AM, melissa hicks wrote:

    Yes please provide your correct address, contact phone numbers.

    Thank you,
    Melissa

    On Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 11:36 AM, Jeanine Sandy wrote:
    And I’m fine with that. I’m willing to start as soon as possible. I can either provide my home or USPS address.  

    Sent from my iPhone

    On Jan 14, 2012, at 10:51 AM, melissa hicks wrote:

    I understand. We can start without providing the documents. But this way we won’t be able to ship lots of packages for the first test month.

    Melissa

    On Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 10:49 AM, Jeanine Sandy wrote:
    I don’t mean to be difficult. I really want the assignment, but I’ve been a victim of a scam and identification theft. I just want to really make sure that I’m getting into something legit. I can’t go through that again.

    Sent from my iPhone

    On Jan 14, 2012, at 10:22 AM, melissa hicks wrote:

    We are working on it now.

    Melissa

    On Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 9:20 AM, Jeanine Sandy wrote:
    Thank you, Melissa.

    Can I please have your companies website?

    Sent from my iPhone

    On Jan 14, 2012, at 8:56 AM, melissa hicks wrote:

    After you   apply for a position we will ship the packages to your address. We will provide the detailed information such as tracking number, contents of the package, arrival date. If you realise damage, even if it is not clear how it came, we have to be informed. Sometimes it’s a hidden transport damage that can not be seen on the outside the box. In this case we immidiately have to inform the insurance of the transport agent. Then you need to check the content of shipment according to invoice or other attached documents
    Then you have to ship the package from the nearest usps, dhl, ups or fedex post office. We provide prepaid shipping labels so you don’t have to pay for the shipping. After you ship the package we need a copy of the postal receipt or we have to wait until the status of the shipment updates online. We pay for the each 15 shipped out boxes.
     In order to start please provide your correct address, contact phone numbers and a scanned copy of your ID or an utility bill for a verification. Then we will ship the first test package to your address.
     
    Melissa

    On Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 8:20 AM, Jeanine Sandy wrote:
    Yes please…

    Sent from my iPhone

    On Jan 14, 2012, at 5:58 AM, melissa hicks wrote:

    We have part time openings. I can send the details.

    On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 10:02 AM, Jeanine Sandy wrote:
    Hi Melissa,

    I thought this was a home base opportunity

    Sent from my iPhone

    On Jan 13, 2012, at 8:15 AM, melissa hicks wrote:

    Hello.
    Please find the details below :
    Over the years EH Logistics & LTA Service has expanded, aiming to supply all studio departments and aspects of filmmaking including equipment and supplies for Directors, Gaffers, Lighting Technicians, Grips, and Electricians as well as independent filmmakers and students.
    Due to expansion, our company needs a Shipping and Receiving Manager, who will be responsible for leading all shipping and receiving activities, supervising three department personnel, delegating tasks as well as hands-on in order to maximize productivity and maintain on-time performance in the department. Ensure the department meets all safety, quality, and customer service standards.
     
    Reference Code:                   959879453.48395.JH-SHIPPING.6937595uu651#60
     
    EH Logistics & LTA Service
    USA     +1 (916) 273-9468        
    Ukraine   +38 (0440) 244-07-19
    Russia     +7 (831) 293-72-06        
    P.S. We hire all over the United States

    On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 6:11 AM, Jeanine Sandy wrote:
    Can I please have further information to apply for this position?

    Thank you.

    Sent from my iPhone

    Begin forwarded message:

    From: Jeanine Sandy
    Date: January 9, 2012 12:49:58 PM EST
    To: “melshicks@gmail.com”
    Cc: “”
    Subject: Re: New Position Opened

    Thank you for contacting me. Yes, I am interested in this position. Can you please advise me as to how do I apply?

    Thank you.

    Sent from my iPhone

    On Jan 9, 2012, at 12:39 PM, Gaston Acosta wrote:

    hi!
    We are glad to let you know new positions .
    Looking at CV we believe you would  like to try.

    Requirements:
    –      $4,000 monthly income
    –      responsibility, flexible, motivated
    –            If you are business owner have LLC or S-Corp your monthly cashflow can be up to $30,000
    –      home office, Internet
    –      be US citizen; over 18
    –      be available  ten-fifteen hours a week. part-time position

    Feel free to ask for more details, reply to this email.

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  295. Information
    about the Individual/Business that victimized you

    Business Name: Logistics-ART

    Name: Jendrikuz Rodriguez

    Gender: U

    Address: Hameentie 26

    City: Helsinki

    State:

    Country: Finland

    Zip Code/Route:

    Phone number: 3580923164141

    Email Address: shipping@logistics-art.us

    Other
    Identifiers

    Web Site:
    http://logistics-art.com/

    IP Address:

    IRC Server:

    Chat Room Name:

    Usenet Newsgroup:

    Other:

     

    Description of
    the Incident

    I received a job offer from
    careerbuilder.com website that the company named logistics-art need indoor post
    operator with the job description but the job didn’t seem to be at home. I
    applied for the job by sending my resume, after applying I did some research in
    Google by typing the name of the company but didn’t find any link that lead me
    to their website so I started typing logistics-art scam in Google and I
    couldn’t find anything so I thought that this is a legitimate company and not a
    scam or fraud. A day later they got back to me by saying that we have approved
    your resume so please fill out this application. I filled out the application
    and sent it back to them. They sent me another email by saying that we have
    approved your resume and application so please provide us the best time and
    phone number so we can interview you. I sent them that information and no one
    called me and a day later they sent me another email saying that we have looked
    at your resume and application again so we have approved you please sign this
    contract. I read the contract and it sounded legitimate to me because they were
    not asking me to pay money for any shipping or anything like that. They also
    asked a bunch of other questions in the email that I replied such as how far is
    the post office from my home and do I have a printer or not and few others that
    I replied. With

    The contract they asked me to
    send them the copy of my DL but they did mention that I can hide all the other
    parts of my DL for security reasons except I should leave the name visible so
    they can identify me. I did send the contract with the copy of my DL. They
    asked me to register myself in their website. They also sent me an email that
    all the process is complete and you will receive packages with in 2 or 3 weeks.
    On

    December 1st, 2011 when I was in
    my relative’s house. I received an email that I will

    Receive one package on December
    2nd and another package on December 5th. I came home and picked up the package
    from the front desk and since it seemed very small and puffy so I thought that
    it is my clothes from American Eagles and opened it up but once I opened it up
    I found out that it is the package from the company that has hired me and sent
    me the package. Inside the package there was also a paper that I read and it is
    someone’s name that lives in VA Beach, VA. I sent an email to the company that
    I have received the package and they replied me that I should wait for the
    further instructions. Since I discussed the nature of this new job at my relative’s
    house so they told me to be careful and do some more research on this. When I
    came home on December 3rd I digged deeper in Google till I found out this
    website which explained everything to me.

     

    Here is the website address:

    https://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/10/07/package-forwarding-reshipping-job-or-scam/

     

    As soon as I read it I called 911
    and two officers came and I explained them everything but they didn’t file a
    report and gave me the information to contact the Local Police economic crimes section
    which I did this morning and explained them everything and they told me to file
    a complaint on ic3 website. I did also contact the local FBI and asked them
    whether or not to receive the packages that come today on December, 5th and I
    asked them to please send an officer to my address so I can explain everything
    but

    They didn’t and they also told me
    the same thing and asked me to file a complaint online.

    Fortunately, the package that
    they sent is still in my apartment and I haven’t forwarded it to anyone.

     

    The UPS truck just stopped by my
    apt to drop off two other packages but I refused and told them that it is not
    mine and someone is running scams.

    I have all the emails received
    and sent from and to the company that I can provide.

    Please contact me as soon as
    possible and let me know what to do.

    Thanks a lot,

    Victim’s Name

     

    Supplemental
    Information

    ———————————————–
    12/05/2011 15:23:19 ————————————————–

    Additionally on December 5th,
    2011 when I told the UPS delivery that these packages are not for me in the
    afternoon of the same day I received the following emails from the company and
    haven’t replied back to them or forwarded any package to anyone.

     

    Email # 1:

     

    Victim’s Name,

     

    Please print the attached file.
    This file is in pdf electronic format. It can be read with the Adobe Reader,
    which you can download free of charge from the Adobe website at
    http://get.adobe.com/reader/ the label contains all information for sending.
    Use file EC730954844US for sending package with the tracking number
    ————————— . Please do not insert the invoice and do not break
    original package. After sending make sure that the sent parcel is displayed in
    the on-line system on the website http://www.usps.com/ and has the status according
    to the shipping. If you have any questions we will try to answer you par ASAP. You
    have to send me the photos of the packages inside and outside before shipping.

     

    DO NOT FORGET THERE SHOULD NOT BE
    ANY INVOICES INSIDE OF THE PACKAGE

     

    Send me the scan of the receipt
    you’ll get after shipping the package

    Sincerely, Jendrikuz Rodriguez

    Logistics-art Manager

     

    Email # 2:

     

    Victim’s Name,

     

    Please print the attached file.
    This file is in pdf electronic format. It can be read with the Adobe Reader,
    which you can download free of charge from the Adobe website at
    http://get.adobe.com/reader/ the label contains all information for sending.
    Use file EC705764622US for sending package with the tracking number
    —————- . Please do not insert the invoice and do not break original
    package. After sending make sure that the sent parcel is displayed in the
    on-line system on the website http://www.usps.com/ and has the status according
    to the shipping. If you have any questions we will try to answer you par ASAP.

     

    You have to send me the photos of
    the packages inside and outside before shipping.

    DO NOT FORGET THERE SHOULD NOT BE
    ANY INVOICES INSIDE OF THE PACKAGE

     

    Send me the scan of the receipt
    you’ll get after shipping the package

    Sincerely, Jendrikuz Rodriguez

    Logistics-art Manager

    —–

    So those were the emails, if
    there are any other updates I will update it in Ic3 website. Thanks.

    ———————————————–
    12/05/2011 15:54:44 ————————————————–

    Additionally on the afternoon of
    December 5th, 2011 I received the following email from the company:

     

    Victim’s Name,

     

     

    Did you get the packages
    1Z1606RR0300183799 (iRobot® Roomba® 530 ) and _Package
    tracking number_ (iPad 2 16Gb + 3G ) ?

    Sincerely, Jendrikuz Rodriguez

    Logistics-art Manager

    Thank you, I will provide more
    updates.

    ———————————————–
    12/05/2011 17:00:34 ————————————————–

    Additionally in the afternoon of
    December 5th, 2011 I received the following 3 emails from Jendrikuz

    Rodriguez:

    Email # 1:

    Victim’s Name,

    Did you get the packages –Package
    tracking number- (iRobot® Roomba® 530 ) and –Package tracking
    number- (iPad 2 16Gb + 3G ) ?

     

    Sincerely, Jendrikuz Rodriguez

    Logistics-art Manager

     

    Email # 2:

     

    Victim’s Name,

     

    The following package will arrive
    to you on Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

    Here is the information about it:

    Description: Canon EOS Rebel T3
    18-55IS DSLR Kit

    Shipped via: Fedex

    Tracking Number – ……………………..

    It will be delivered to You on
    Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

    Please inform us about your
    receiving it and wait for the further instructions.

     

    Sincerely, Jendrikuz Rodriguez

    Logistics-art Manager

     

    Email # 3:

     

    Victim’s Name,

     

    The following package will arrive
    to you on Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

    Here is the information about it:

    Description: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
    II

    Shipped via: Fedex

    Tracking Number – ………………………

    It will be delivered to You on
    Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

    Please inform us about your
    receiving it and wait for the further instructions.

     

    Sincerely, Jendrikuz Rodriguez

    Logistics-art Manager

     

    Thanks.

    ———————————————–
    12/06/2011 12:26:29 ————————————————–

    On December 6th 2011, The FedEx
    stopped by my house with two packages and I rejected it by saying that it is
    not mine and I haven’t ordered this. On the same day I received the following
    two emails from the company:

     

    Email # 1:

     

    Victim’s Name,

     

    Please print the attached file.
    This file is in pdf electronic format. It can be read with the Adobe Reader,
    which you can download free of charge from the Adobe website at
    http://get.adobe.com/reader/ The label contains all information for sending.
    Use file EC705013889US for sending packages with tracking numbers
    ——————– ( Canon EOS Rebel T3 18-55IS DSLR Kit) and
    ——————- (Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II ). Pack

    both packages into one box.
    Please do not insert the invoice and do not break original packages. After
    sending make it sure that the sent parcel is displayed in the on-line system on
    the website http://www.usps.com/ and has the status according to the shipping.
    If you have any questions we will try to answer you par ASAP.

    You have to send me the photos of
    the packages inside and outside before shipping.

    DO NOT FORGET THERE SHOULD NOT BE
    ANY INVOICES INSIDE OF THE PACKAGE

    Send me the scan of the receipt
    you’ll get after shipping the package.

     

    Sincerely, Jendrikuz Rodriguez

    Logistics-art Manager

     

    Email # 2:

     

    Victim’s Name,

     

    Please be careful before shipping
    the items, check twice that you are shipping the correct item with the correct
    shipping label.

     

    Sincerely, Jendrikuz Rodriguez

    Logistics-art Manager

     

    Note: I haven’t replied to any of
    the company emails since the day I found out that it is a potential scam.

    Thanks.

    ———————————————–
    12/06/2011 13:59:55 ————————————————–

    On December 6th, 2011 after I
    rejected the packages I called the Local Police economic crimes department and
    told them what I have done so far and asked them to please come and pick up the
    package that was sent to me on December 2nd, 2011. The police officer advised
    me to call the company where it has been shipped from and tell them that it is
    a fraud. I called the company and explained them everything and asked them to
    send a return label. They appreciated the help and sent me return label.

    Since the package was already
    opened up by myself in the first day when I got it so I made a scan copy of the
    paper that was inside the package as a supporting document that might help the
    Law enforcement officers in their investigations whenever they start it. I have
    that paper saved for Law enforcement officers if they request it. I took the
    shipment label with the other paper to UPS and shipped it to the original company
    where it was purchased from and the company did understand that this purchase
    was a fraud.

    After I came back. I sent an email
    to the Logistics-ART company to the person named Jendrikuz Rodriguez that: I do
    not wish to do this job. Please do not send me any more emails.

     

    Note: Like I mentioned before the
    911 officers came and they heard what I said regarding the whole issue but they
    didn’t write anything and they said that it is the responsibility of economic
    crimes. When I called the economic crimes they just advised me that it sounds
    like a scam but they didn’t come to write a report or investigate it although I
    told them the whole story on the phone. They told me to file a report on ic3 website.
    I also called the Local FBI for investigations on this issue to stop what this
    company is doing but they didn’t do anything and they just asked me to file a
    report on ic3 website.

    Thanks,

    Victim’s Name

    Thanks.

    ———————————————–
    12/07/2011 17:28:33 ————————————————–

    As I mentioned before that I sent
    an email to the email address of the company but few hours later I received an
    email that that email was failed because there is something wrong with the
    address.

    ON December 7th, 2011 I received
    two emails from the company again. Here are the emails:

     

    Email # 1:

     

    Victim’s Name,

     

    There are some technical problems
    with my webmail account shipping@logistics-art.us, our technical support is
    trying to solve this issue. So if you sent any messages to shipping@logistics-art.us from yesterday,
    please resend them here to logistics-art@gmx.us as I think I did not receive
    them Please use this Email address logistics-art@gmx.us until the problems are
    solved with my previous Email address, I will let you know about it.

    LET ME KNOW THAT YOU GOT THIS
    MESSAGE

    Sincerely, Jendrikuz Rodriguez

    Logistics-art Manager

     

    Email # 2:

    Victim’s Name,

    My email address
    shipping@logistics-art.us is working well and you can write me here like before

    Sincerely, Jendrikuz Rodriguez

    Logistics-art Manager

    I replied back the following
    message:

    I said I don’t want to work for
    your company.

    Regards,

    Victim’s Name

    —–

    ———————————————–
    12/08/2011 16:20:09 ————————————————–

    After I sent the second email
    that I don’t want to work for your company. I received an email saying: Fuck

    off shit !!!

    I ask the IC3 to please take care
    of this because they have my following information:

     

    My Resume

    My Full name

    My address

    My telephone number

    My email address

    My DL with only my name and
    picture visible on it.

     

    These kinds of people operate in
    probably different places and steal anything they want but want to get the US
    residents in trouble of law enforcement agencies even they haven’t done
    anything but just wanted but wanted to earn a couple bucks during this bad
    recession.

     

    I hope these stories that we
    share on this website gets around all over the internet so that everyone is
    aware of it.

     

    Thanks a lot.

     

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    • Wow, that’s the most detailed account I’ve read for this scam! Thanks for sharing this with us. I’m sure if people actually take the time to read it, they’ll learn a lot!

    • Yeah Eddy. I wanted to share every piece of information about this scam so that other people don’t get trapped in this kinds of scam. Please spread out this information to any where you can so people can easily find it in web search. Thanks.

    • Eddy,  
      I have been suckered too.  I have sent one package and it went to Russia.  I received the second package, and I was really feeling that there was something up with this company. I don’t know what to do next.  I called the company that it was purchased from and told the person I received a package to my address, but my name was not on it.  They said they would send me a UPS label, but they have not yet.  What do I do?  Do I go to the police?  I have a 2 year old who need her mama.  I don’t want any men in blue coming to my door!!!! Help!!!
      The company is called Optimum Shopping.  I’ve been speaking with a lady named Carry.  She has a persian accent/middle eastern accent.  HELP!!!!!

    • I also recieved an job offer like that but it was Transit Air Solutions Inc. Funny thing the names the packages came in with, went out in a different name to Russia. I’ve sent the first two packages out before I realized it was a scam but now I have four packages still here because I refuse to mail them to the scammers. Today 3 more packages came but refused them. Now I’m trying to get someone to do something so these packages can be returned and I’m sure those people credit cards were stolen to use to purchase the products. I’ve trieved the postal service and they refered me to the postal inspectors to fix the problem but they haven’t returned my calls. This actually is a mail fruad  scheme using other people credit cards to purchase stuff.

  296. A company names Logistics-ART is also a scam company. Please be careful folks. I will post my complete story here for the friends so they also become aware of it.

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  297. I have been working for a company called FERs Inc, 2 wks now. Looks like I’ve been taken in by the scam. They match everything discussed here.

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  298. I received the following email and responded by asking for more information such as; company name, website, etc.I didn’t send them any personal info and they got back to me with a  written job description and a link;  www.eagle-express.org the site looks semi-professional except for the grammatical errors common to someone not writing in their native language.On the websites Career page they have a link to a job description and the heading has another company name; lotos-express, with another web address; http://www.lotos-express.org  this site is still active and is identical to the first site except for he company’s name. A little digging found someone posting  ‘anyone ever heard of lotos-express.org’  on Ask.com but the response has been removedlotos-express, with another web address; http://www.lotos-express.org  this site is still active and is identical to the first site except for he company’s name. A little digging found someone posting  ‘anyone ever heard of lotos-express.org’  on Ask.com but the response has been removedFrom: Lars Dawson [mailto:spritesterling@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2011 5:07 AMTo: ricky@nb.sympatico.caSubject: Equal opportunity – (ID / A132213663932).Good day.We are open for position: Shipping and Receiving Clerk.Responsibilities and obligations:> You will work in-home> Examine shipments to make sure shipments meet specifications> Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.> Stamp, stencil, or glue identifying information and shipping instructions onto boxes or receptacles.> Post weights and shipping charges, and affix postage.Demands:> High School or GED.Salary based on experience. The first paying will be made upon finishing of the test period.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.Please answer with enclosed CV.

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  299. I also came across the same problem about a mail forward company and all of the packages go to a foreign country their website and everything seems legit but i went and talked to the police the policeman told me that although he cannot say is legit it looks legit and he even told me that he was was station in Kuwait and to get anything he wanted like an i pod or computer or whatever he couldn’t just buy because most of the companies don’t ship overseas so i don’t know what to do i been doing it for 2 weeks

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  300. Delivery LTD IS ANOTHER FRAUDULANT COMPANY!
    They came in thru a wesite for work at home and my husband had ot get involved. Supposedly they are located in NorthCarolina and everytime you call you have to leave a message and they will call you back. They will pay you $2900 at the end of the month tax free. Well my husband had to get involved.
    Packages start arriving at your house and you put the pre-paid postage on there and take it to the post office and they do the rest. Wellllll one package was held up at customs and another post office location would not ship it from their location. So when my husband asked why all they would tell him was it had to do with fraud to the UKRAINE.
    That’s when I got curios and rememered all the mail we were receiving from different credit cardcompanies with our address but different peoples names. So I asked why would any AMERICAN ship stuff to the UKRAINE makes no sense. He still didn’t get it. So I started to research and came upon your page!! Thank goodness! I had him file a report with the police nad him do a credit check since he sent them a copy of his DL.
    This is not that important to the police department so I am wondering who else am I suppose to report this to? I am concerened because our address was all over the mail.

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  301. I got this email after responding to a “work at home” job add in my email. It seems to be dressed a little differently than some others described, but it sounds shady to me. Any suggestions?Hello Ana ,We appreciate your choice and we understand your interest in our company.Let me tell you about it a little more. Initially it was formed in Warsaw, Poland, in 1997. The main activities of the firm is the purchase of the goods in goods-producing countries with a view to resale in Poland and other countries. Method which   is developed by us, helps to significantly reduce interest rates and dumping in the markets of Europe. Our clients are also the individuals who bought the goods at bargain prices directly from the manufacturer supplies.At the moment we are expanding and on the base on remote operation we need a responsible person willing to assume the role of manager turnover. You become an official representative of the company in the country and defend its interests. Your responsibilities will include accounting, engagement statistics, statistics and help in the movement of goods from the U.S. market to Polish. To start, you do not have to go through any paid courses – we will start with the basics, and I, your coordinator will go with you all the steps from easy to difficult. We will constantly keep in touch with you, it will help you to orientate in the early stages. Training Course is 2 months. Naturally, it will be paid under the contract, which we suggest you to sign up.At a training course, you can use this job as an extra and give it 2 to 5 hours a day. Work is completely at home.We create the best conditions for work and provide career prospects.Your salary will be $20,000. As well to each employee at the end of the first month, we provide a phone HTC and BlackBerry devices to choose from. This is done to maintain contact with you 24×7. Connection fee will be fully paid by the entrepreneurship. After 2 months of work into your personal disposal to choose from you will get a Dell or HP.If you show a high labor characteristics, commitment and desire to be part of our company, it is quite possible that in your town, we will open an office and you will become its director.We are always ready to discuss any nuances and answer all your questions by phone or email. We work from 8 to 16 Monday through Friday. At this stage, we suggest that you sign the contract, which you can find in applications for the development of further partnerships.We are waiting for your response.Sincerely,Natalie EdmondEuropean Forwarding Inc, Manager

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    • My suggestion is follow your instincts. As I said in my article above they may vary certain things but if the gist of it sounds like we have described in the article above and the many other reports by folks on this page, then it’s best to avoid it.

  302. Almost fell for this one….

    sbelcher@4seasonswireless.netGood day  ,Our corporation, Global Transportation Logistics Service, is a leading provider of high-technology business process outsourcing, serving the transportation and logistics needs of our clients. Our won web-based technology, dedicated service teams and robust procurement power allows our clients to get best-in class service and rational prices. We want to extend the sphere of our business activity, that’s why we proudly would like to offer you a position of International Administrative transportation Assistant in our new international personalized logistics project. We are looking for adult persons, self-motivated with permanent US address. Applicant must have computer/notebook with an internet access and printer.  To get any further information feel free to contact me directly via e-mail, by pressing reply.
    Your resume was provided by on of the biggest job resources to our HRdepartment, I’m glad that you are interested, we need reliable andresponsible people. This is a part time position, so you can organize your time by workingfrom home.  We now provide new service for our abroad customers. They could buyany goods in any US online shop using US prepaid credit card and youraddress as shipping address.  Let’s picture the situation when person, for example in Poland, wants to purchaseanything from US shop, but, as very often for now, shop delivers items only inside US.That’s why we need your cooperation.  Also this is explains that packages will be delivered to youraddress but not on your name: as you can see most of our clientsliving abroad and they using US prepaid credit cards to make these purchases.Our policy doesn’t allow them to use your name during the order. That’s why all packageswill be on different names.  Look through web site (link in my signature) for additionalinformation, feel free to email me all ofyour questions. Unfortunately there is no phone interview at thispoint of the application because of number of the candidates.You can open the packages to examine contents, and report aboutscratches, damage or anything you find suspicious.  We reimburse all the expenses, tape, boxes etc, you will be providedwith prepaid shipping labels. Also I will be informing you aboutincoming packages beforehand. All applicable taxes are covered by the company.  If you have no questions and want to start, I will email you the  paperwork.
    ____________________
    Best regards,
    Logistics Dep. Manager Alison Carol
    GTLS
    http://www.globaltls.com
    Fax:  (888) 825-7821
    If, for some reason, you can’t reach me at my primary e-mail you couldalways mail me to my secondary address at :  alison.carol.gtls@live.com

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  303. You’re welcome! Thank goodness you had the foresight to do the research. Too often people reach this page when it’s too late. So I’m happy you and your boyfriend avoided this nonsense. Your common sense and skepticism definitely saved you and I applaud you for it! Sometimes desperation gets the better of us and we lose that type of insight. So great job.
    If you’re looking for legitimate ways to make money at home have your boyfriend check out the following pages on our site:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/jobs

    I’m confident he’ll find something there. Thanks again for chiming in and sharing this with us. You just help some folks avoid this version of the scam.

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  304. I think I almost got my boyfriend into some serious trouble… I saw an ad on craigslist for a “Shipping and Receiving Clerk” and he submitted his resume and the email below is what came back. I was skeptical because I don’t know many places that will hand a job over just like that and then I saw the location, we’re in NY not Kentucky. I went on the website and it doesn’t really seem to be saying anything so I searched some more and found this site. Thank you so much for posting this and allowing a forum for other people to relay their experiences. I would have been pretty upset if I had inadvertently gotten him arrested and I’m pretty sure he would too.

    Dear …,

    Thank you, for your submission.

    I am writing to inform you that we are pleased to be offering you the position of Shipping & Receiving Clerk.

    You
    have impressed us with your experience, skills and qualifications and
    we believe that your personality will lend itself well to our corporate
    mission and values.

    I have attached all the documents needed to continue with your employment to this e-mail.

    FIVE EASY STEPS TO START:

    1.       Please see the “Job Description” file for more details about the position.
           
            If you have any questions – ask me. Also see our FAQ.

    2.       Fill out “Application Form” electronically, then print and sign it.

    3.       Fill out “Employment Agreement” electronically, then print and sign it.

    4.       Just send everything back to me via e-mail or fax (+1-859-908-3426).
       
     
          NOTE: We require a copy of the agreement and of the application
    form – with your personal signature. Electronically signed documents
    will not be accepted.

    Please visit our website (http://www.springleafconsult.com) for additional information about company and services.

    We wish you every success.

    If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

    Best regards,
    Eugene Barrett
    eugene.barrett@springleafconsult.com

    Springleaf Consulting Co.
    4010 DUPONT CIR STE L19
    LOUISVILLE, KY, 40207-4887
    Telephone: +1 (270) 917-0122
    Fax: +1 (859) 908-3426
    http://www.springleafconsult.com  

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  305. I just found your site while trying to research an email my wife just received…I’m 99.99% sure this is a scam, but have yet to find any info.  To me, the first red flag is that an unsolicited email is not even asking for an interview or potential interest, they are offering the position.  Secondly, the email address it was sent from is sbelcher@4seasonswireless.net and the email address given to reply to is gerald.carter.k@hotmail.com.  Then, third, they do not give any website and when I searched the name, I found no website.  
    Mike
     Here’s the email…Good day Phyllis *****,  
    Our company, Global Transportation Logistics Service, is a leading provider of technology-enabled business process outsourcing, serving the transportation and logistics needs of our clients. Our won web-based technology, dedicated service teams and robust procurement power allows our customers to obtain best-in class service and rational prices. We want to extend the sphere of our business activity, that’s why we proudly would like to offer you a position of International Distant transportation manager in our new international personalized logistics project. We are looking for adult individuals, self-motivated with permanent US address. Applicant must have computer/notebook with an internet access and printer.   To obtain any additional information feel free to contact me directly via e-mail, by pressing reply.  

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  306. From a precious commenter- “I responded to an ad from craigslist and started getting packages a week
    later, I thought everything was legit because I checked MOYSE
    CONSULTING CO 1010 DUPONT CIR, STE L90 LOUISVILLE, KY out on the BBB
    website with no comments, issues or anything”

    Well, that’s interesting, I also got a response from a resume I sent through craigslist (when will I learn?!) and the company refered to in the email I got was “SPRINGLEAF CONSULTING” and they seem to be neighbors…

    4010 DUPONT CIR STE L19

    LOUISVILLE, KY, 40207-4887

    Telephone: +1 (859) 908-3426

    SCAM SCAM DOUBLE SCAM
    BEWARE SPRINGLEAF CONSULTING

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  307. I just started working for a company called MegaShipping.net, according to the comments that I’ve been reading on your site, they may be a scam business as well.   One of the packages I shipped came back with insufficiant postage and a letter from the U.S. Postal Inspection company talking about this type of scam.   The questionier had questions that outlined the job they had me doing.   And to think I shipped about 16 packages in just 2 weeks.   I sent in the questionier last week, I guess I’ll be hearing from the feds soon.

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  308. What about ‘Stockholmtek Inc’ ? I am afraid I’ve also fallen for this scam and the bad part is I’ve shipped out 2 items. Any suggestions on reporting this to authorities??  

    Your help and thoughts are greatly appreciated!

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  309. Try using my scam video to research companies from now on:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams

    Keep in mind a lot of times the scam artist use real companies that are legitimate. But you’ll notice that their contact information they use to contact you is usually a free email address from yahoo, gmail, etc and never really from the real company’s domain. And if you call the real company with the information that is actually on their site and not what’s provided by the scam artist and ask if the person actually works there or if there is a job like the ones described in the email you got, they’ll say they have no idea what you’re talking about.

    At the end of the day this isn’t hard to figure out, once people are asking you to receive packages and resend them elsewhere, the gig is up. You don’t need to dig much deeper than that. Never let desperation get the better of you. Hope that makes sense.

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  310. Thanks Eddie for this website, because of this, I found that some innocent people  and myself  have been fooled by this company named Express Forwarding USA, LLC, and   the Contact name was: BRENDA TURNER  and their website is  EXPRESSFORWARDINGUSA.COM.  Here is the FACT, this company is a subsidiary of Express Cargo USA, LLC. in New York, a  LEGITIMATE company with a RATED “A” from BBB. Beware of this company because the  truth is, even  I was a victim of this, they didn’t send my paycheck after a month of my services I did with them. I tried to call Brenda at their office in New York, and ask her about my paycheck, she said that they already sent my paycheck,  but until now  I didn’t receive yet anything from them. Now they blocked me and I can’t access their website anymore, even though  I have a SERVICE CONTRACT AGREEMENT with them, but still they’ll just use my service for their company benifits. I’m  only worried about my personal information that I submitted to them. This company is only looking for innocent people that they can use for A MONTH for their business, and  they will used their personal information to make fraud. As of now I’m receiving at my home address some Credit  Appilcation, Credit Card Billing Statement,  Change of Address Letter, and some Letter of Dispute from a Credit Card Company, all of this are not for me  nor address to my name. It was all address to  the Managers name I’m dealing with while I’m working with them.  To make me feel safe and secure after I read the blogs on this website, I filed a report of this in our local POLICE, with BBB, to EQUIFAX, EXPERIAN, TRANSUNION, IC3, and also with FTC, to make sure that they cannot use all my personal information with their FRAUD. I hope that those Goverment Agencies, especially the BBB who  gave them a RATED “A” will STOP and  REVOKE the Business Lincense  of  this company by  victimizing or using innocent people like me, for their own business benifit.

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  311. Well I  have fallen for this. I am very worried now as well. I received the email a month   ago and forwarded them my resume as requested and filled out an application from the business as well.  I am worried because they now have all my information, SSN, and DL, and I don’t know if I have already hurt myself in some way or not. They used my name and address to received items for about 3 weeks to ship products to Europe, but I did not get my paycheck.The company website name is expressforwardingusa.com.If I could get some advice on what my next steps should be, I would appreciate it. Thanks to this website Eddy!!
     

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  312. Please refer to Federal Trade Commission case number: 33375290 and 33025822. Recently, the email that is claimed to come from fake foreign package mailing companies from either UK or Ukrain. The email preyed on innocent folks’ desperation. It lists too-good-to-be-truth pay. Following is a samples of email:
    Salary and benefits:
     – $40000 yearly – paid in parts every month;
     – Flexible bonus system;
     – Working hours: 9AM – 4PM Mon – Fri
    It requires the recruited workers to receive packages and then re-packaged. Finally, send to third world under-developed countries under their own names.
    I fell victim to the scam and suffered a nearly $3,000 lose, included: the failed to pay the promised pay,
    my own out-of-the pocket package expense, my own car and gas, and the lost benefit.
    There are several risks involved: first, of course, the fake company is not going to pay a single penny of the promised pay. Second, the cheated online sellers can press legal actions against the scam victims for participating in scam (essentially, it means that the cheated online sellers regard the scam victim as the accomplice of the fake foreign mail package company. BE AWARE AND DON’T FALL FOR IT.

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  313. Hey everyone, this is really not a scam. Well at least some of them are not! umm my brother did the package forwarding thing for about a month. I was helping him so everytime they sent him a check I got a cut. Thebad thing about it is that they send you HUGE and I mean HUGGGGE package. Mainly college textbooks.

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    • If I rob a bank and then “hire” you to help me receive packages that I bought with the stolen money, does that sound legitimate to you even if you get paid? Don’t think just because the scam artist actually takes whatever stolen money they got and pays you it makes it fine.

    • They sent me a email claiming it was from Academic Mailing Service. The guys name was Martin Wilfred & Steven Freeman. Thanks for the heads up my man….. I’m scared now because I sent them my resume & everything man even my private information… But idk man…… I looked up their services online & they have a company in California… How can I tell that this is a scam….. I posted my resume on job searching websites like careerbuilder.com & other ones like that…. But I have also signed up for http://www.lifelock.com so if they try to use my information, I’ll get a heads up & it’ll be stopped.

  314. Well I am quite embarrassed that I have fallen for this. I am very worried now as well. I received the email several days ago and forwarded them my resume as requested and filled out an application from the business as well. Them seemed legit until I read this article. I am worried because they now have all my information, and I don’t know if I have already hurt myself in some way or not.

    The company is called Galley Forwarding. GANLEYFW.COM

    If I could get some advice on what my next steps should be, I would appreciate it. Thanks for the article Eddy!!

    Reply
    • Don’t feel embarrassed. A lot of us have fallen for a work at home scam even yours truly. Just take it as a lesson learned. As long as you haven’t reshipped any packages, you should be fine.

    • Here’s the real question you should be asking yourself. Does this company sound like anything we described in the article above or the many other scam companies others have reported on this article? Don’t let desperation cloud your judgement. If you’re doubting the company there is a reason. It probably exhibits the traits of other scams listed on this page.

  315. Thank you for your article.   I found your article because I received one of these very emails this morning (an apparent downside of having a resume profile on CareerBuilder).   The spelling and use of the English language in the email was atrocious, so THAT it was yet another one of these scams was not even a question in my mind.   But, I was curious what the scam actually was and whether anyone had put out an alert about it.   So, again, thank you very much for doing this public service!   FYI – the variation I received involved a purported company named FERS, based out of Poland.   The email itself came from someone’s yahoo account (totally different name than the purported “sender” listed in the email).   So, I think  that some poor soul’s email account got jacked as well.  

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    • You’re welcome! I’m so happy you actually took the time to follow your instincts and do your research! It saved you from a nasty experience. Thanks for sharing the variation with us. It will help many others avoid it assuming they did what you just did!

  316. My BF just called me and told me that he did not get his payroll check for a at home packages company? So I think it was a scam can you please post this the companys website is EXPRESSFORWARDINGUSA.

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  317. There are actually 3 victims…the cardholder whose identity has been stolen, the reshipper that has taken this as a job and the REAL victim is the merchant who sold the merchandise…the credit card companies do NOT reimburse the merchant.  The merchant is out their merchandise, shipping costs, packaging, employee labor to package and process the order and their profits.  It is theft and the merchant can legally sue the individual that received the stolen goods.  So not only does the “mule” take the chance of jail time, they could potentially be liable for monetary compensation to the merchant.

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    • You have a point but Merchants already price their merchandise in such a way to accomodate for a certain level of theft that occurs in their given industry. So they have some built in protection although maybe not all encompassing. With that said our real concern is the regular people who don’t have such protection. We can all agree this scam is just bad for everyone involved and the best way to combat it is education and continuing to report instances of it.

      Thanks for sharing.

  318. NOTICE: this is a SCAM!!! Received this email not too long ago.
    this is their company Email: >
    http://www.wf-service.com/about.php

    Job Title: International Delivery Courier Job Type: part-time Experience: Not Specified Base Pay: $2800 Relocation: United States Posted: October 27 2011 Ref ID: DEF – 1305837596  
    Hello
    and welcome to Worldwide Forwarding Service. We specialize in courier
    services and handle international shipment from U.S. to the Canadian and
    European countries. Position of International Delivery Associate is
    currently available and you may to apply for it if the following
    criteria:
    1. U.S. citizenship
    2. Be 21+
    3. Have a valid DL
    4. No accidents for the last year
    5. No Felony Convictions during the last 7 years
    6. Abiliry to pass DOT Physical
    7. Previous employments will be considered in making decision
    Job description:
    You
    will be in charge of receiving merchandize at you residence from Fedex,
    DHL and UPS. Contents of the packages that will be delivered to you do
    not contain any illegal meterials. It will be mainly electronics,
    clothes, jewelry, toys, domestic appliances, etc. We are unabele to
    carry out the following shipments: animals, antiques, firearms,
    explosives, drugs, pieces of art, cigarettes, video and photo materials
    of pornographic content. You should expect 3-5 packages per week. You
    will be provided with an access to the back office system that will have
    you to manage your tasks.
    If you are interested and would like to apply for this position, email us your resume and your possible questions at: paulavarno@gmx.com
     

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  319. Thanks for sharing this. Please understand it’s not the job’s site fault. Most of these scams are hard to identify at first glance because a lot of times the signs that it is a scam doesn’t neccessarily come out until you contact the “employer” for more information and then the real scam is revealed. That’s why all job sites have a flag a job feature so that they can be made aware of when one of these shady jobs are on their site. There isn’t an automated way to screen every single job posted on these sites. So it’s up to the job seeker to make the sites aware.

    Furthermore if folks always did their research before taking action on these jobs, they would avoid most scams. So it’s a two way street. You can’t depend on others to keep you safe or save you. You have to depend on yourself. So just keep that in mind. I guarantee now you’ll be more inclined to research any company that you may consider and that’s the good side effect of when stuff like this happens.

    Either way, Thanks for sharing!

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  320. Hello i received an email from this so called people and i actually fell for it, it was only after i re-read the requirements that   twice carefully that i realized that the job was a big sham. I tried calling the number in the email but no response, i even emailed them. I week later they called me and told me it was ok if i did not want to work for them but i had to send the item to the address. I sent them another email stating that if they did not find another means of sending their products that i was going to send the products to the police station, am awaiting a reply now and hopefully i dont get a call from them of any sort. Here is a copy of the email:

    Dear                                           ,

    We have received your resume and are reviewing it to see if your skills, experience, and education are a good match for our current needs.

    In order for us to move ahead in our selection process, could you please complete Application Form attached and return it to us.

    We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue in the recruitment process. We wish you every success.

    If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

    Regards,
    Janice Marquart

    PKG Forwarding, LLC.
    TEL: (347) 352-8891
    FAX: (347) 368-2251

    —————————————————————————————————————————————–
    The only reason why i agreed to the job at first was becauuse the letter was forwarded from to me from Career builder. I thought career builder was a safe site, i really did now i gotta treat it like craigslist.

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  321. You’re welcome Charity! Thank God you actually did your research and trusted your instincts instead of ignoring them because of desperation. The scammers count on people to do just the opposite of what you did.

    In any event, be sure to check out our recommendations and job page if you’re serious about finding legitimate ways to make extra money. That’s what we specialize in so I’m happy you stumbled on the site:

    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
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  322. Wow.. I googled “reshipping and shopping assistant job” and got this site.. Thank you Eddy… I was just about ready to start getting into this for extra income.. I knew it was to good to be true… Thank you…. Thank you… Thank you…. My kids sure need me home…

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  323. Sorry to hear this. The problem isn’t the job boards. These scammers post real looking jobs that you wouldn’t know are scams from first glance. Its only when you apply you can tell its a scam provided you know what to look for. Most job sites have a way to report bad jobs. So if more people use this, the bad jobs would be flagged right away. At the end of the day we’re all responsible for our own actions. We sometimes let our desperation cloud our judgement and that’s always a perfect storm to make us a victim. The key to avoiding and scam is to always assume everyone is guilty until your research shows otherwise.

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  324. Please take the time to read the article above and the numerous comments that list similar companies like this. Don’t let desperation cloud your judgement. The answer is crystal clear.

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  325. Has anyone heard of or applied for In-Time Logistics. Here is the email I received after sending my resume to a job posting on criagslist. They asked that I sign a contract and fax them a copy of my Driver License.

    Your duties will include receiving and sorting of packages, their shipping

    to our customers, making short report about every received package.

    You have to stay at home during courier services working hours.

    Both of packages will be addressed to our customers, i.e. with their name

    on the label.

    You will be paid 80$ for every reshipped parcel.

    All postal expenses are paid by our company.

    You’ll receive all the necessary instructions from your personal manager.

    You don’t need to have special education or make investments to start

    working with our company.

    We’re looking for honest, hard-working people.

    You can find job details in attachment.

    Regards,

    Aaron Schwarz,

    IN-TIME LOGISTICS,

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  326. Well, to my humiliating chagrin, I’m apparently a victim also, almost two weeks in.   Wished I would have did a few weeks ago the search keywords I used this time.   Before I googled the alleged name of the company and scam.   Nothing came up with them and scam, but then again no mention of any kind of this company.   So I guess it’s one of the more recent dummy companies.   So for you others out there (maybe this one has indeed already been flagged–I don’t know) expresspostmaster must be one at their http://www.expresspostmaster.com.   It has all the signs: they solicited through craigslist, I sign an alleged contracted that, with my ID, I scanned and forwarded back to them, supposed to be paid about a month after having sent off my first package, they have a fairly elaborate dummy  site where I log in and update packages received and sent and which claims to offer services for interested customers/clients as well as employment opportunities.   At least I found this out before settiong up a paypal account they suggested as means of my payment.    

    So which authorities exactly should I contact? Local(city), state,  federal? and which departments thereof? attorney general for the state, maybe?   I especially want to make sure I’m proactive and file a report with the appriopriate authorities first, so I can preempt any charges of me being in collusion.        

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    • I just signed on with a company called Stargameltd and this sound almost exactly what you did, I have only did one package so far.

  327. Do NOT be fooled by Springleaf Co. either! They just tried to lure me in. Their English is fine and their offer
    of 2,200 a week is enticing. It is the same run-through and scam. Found this one on craigslist via PART TIME SHIPPING CLERK WANTED. God bless.

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  328. I wish i had seen this one sooner. I thought I did my research as well. They have a functioning website, I signed a “contract” and was told that after shipping boxes for a month i would be given a check. They emailed me that I would  receive  a check and then emailed me the week of payment they would contact me the following week. I have emailed, called them and even tried to contact the head guy to find out that the phone number on the website was the same number as my “supervisor”. I feel like such an idiot. I never kept anything and have all my reciepts for shipping as well as all of the emails in which were sent to me. I was really conned this time. I thought that since there was a website and i actually worked. I sent out boxes to clients. If you get this email do NOT respond. Learn from my mistake. From now on the only work i’ll be doing at home will be household chores.

    Good day,

    US Package Worldwide is looking for candidates who would like to try themselves as a Dispatching Agent.

    Individuals who are self-motivated and aspirational are the ones our firm is looking for. Working eagerly for our firm will reward you with premiums and a career growth in addition to a stable salary.

    The requirements for Forwarding Agent are the following:
    – U.S. citizenship or work permit
    – Legal age
    – mobile phone
    – 3-4 hours per day

    If this post got you interest hurry up and reach us to get more information via email –  robertwalker@uspwmail.com  .
    The official of our company will contact you and share all the necessary info concerning the job.

    Best regards!

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  329.  Dear Mr. xxxxx

    For start to work you should make the following:

    You will find the employment agreement and employment application form  
    in the appendix to this letter.

    To get started, please hurry to complete the last stage.
    1. Print an employment application form and an employment agreement.
    2. Please complete an employment application form and an employment  
    agreement accurately and sign.
    3. Send a scanned the filled documents.
    4. Send a scanned image of a driver’s license or passport and receipt  
    for gas or an extract from bank for identification.
    5. Send all the above mentioned to josef_poll@parcelforwardinggroup.co.uk

    Please fill out the forms accurately and double check data supplied by  
    you. After the approval you can start your job.

    You’ll enjoy working with us. We take our partnership seriously and  
    will keep you informed about all events in time.

    Thank you for your prompt response.

    Kind regards,
    Josef Poll
    josef_poll@parcelforwardinggroup.co.uk
    Parcel Forwarding Group
    http://www.parcelforwardinggroup.co.uk

    >> Resume and questions to us: career@parcelforwardinggroup.co.uk

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    • So do you really think this one is a scam?? The only reason im asking is because I think my boyfriend did this one. I f I’m correct what should his next step be?

  330. Here are to companies that people should steer clear of as well as all jobs that you cant verify.

    http://expressforwardingusa.com/?p=about&s=6

    BYC Consulting Group – I reported these people and as a result of turning them in to the BBB, FBI, and the attorney general of my state they are no longer running a website. The way to combat these people is even though you get an offer you should still turn them in because this helps the law find out who is running the server and hosting the websites they are using to scam people on.

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  331. My husband’s resume  is also posted on Careerbuilder.com and Mosters.com. He got this yesterday, after we read, it was one of those “TO GOOD TO BE TRUE” so I started research today and came upon your site. Below is a copy of the email recieved from the company. Definately staying away after reading other post. Thanks Eddy!

    BASIC INFORMATIONname of company   Parcel Forwarding Groupjob position         Manager of Logisticsjob class               Manager/Correspondence/Logisticsjob type                 part timeLocation                 USA, all over the countrySalary                                                                                 usd 15,000 – usd 20,000 a YearExperience                                                                   no specified
    PFG is the European small company formed in 2010. The main initiator of the company is Leslie Sterber which has organized some hardworking people together and the company under name Parcel Forwarding Group was by common efforts open.
     The company has been created to help the international buyers to get a product at the American sellers.  Not a secret that American the Internet shops reluctantly send parcels to buyers from some countries of Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States CIS. Besides parcel cost repeatedly increases at a choice of a way of delivery offered by shop. On it, it is much more favorable to have the personal address in the USA and to make purchases on this address.
     In its primary activity of our company also consists: We search for people in territory of the USA, ready to give the home address to our clients for purchasing and To send parcels and the documentation. It saves means of the client and thus allows us to earn. And as also you can earn together with us. Becoming our employee.  Also we assist on payment of the goods. As many people have no possibility to pay purchase on the Internet. We accept money from clients on the bank account, and our managers pay the goods, chosen by clients, by means of the various ways provided by sellers.We ready to offer you the next terms of cooperation:- The salary is 1000$ during the first trial month. After the probationary period the salary is 750$ each two weeks. And 40$ for each processed package.- After two months of work each employee is given a paid phone Apple or Blackberry, your choice
    – After three months of work an employee gets a laptop Dell or MacBook, your choice
    – The first 2 months you can combine this work with any other. Free schedule made especially for you to understand if you like this type of work and whether you agree with us to continue to develop this area further.
    – You will get your personal manager in Europe, by whom you will keep in touch with the main office in UK. He or she will help you in all the major issues in the early stages.
    Requirements:
    Have strong verbal and written communication skills.Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.PC skills, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, abilityto learn new software quickly.Strong organizational and multitasking skills as well as the ability towork by yourself and manage your time cleverly.Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal control.
    SCHEME OF WORK1. Package/packages receipt at your home address.2. Report to our manager about the receipt of   package/packages3. Follow the instructions sent by our manager.4. Get a prepaid labels5. Send a package using this method of delivery.You will receive an e-mail with instructions for each package.
    We offer honest and responsible applicants the opportunity to developthemselves in friendly surroundings reflecting our basic values of clientoriented approach.
    Our information page http://www.parcelforwardinggroup.co.uk

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  332. I wish I had found this website before because these criminals are actually getting on job boards now such as CareerBuilder.com and Indeed.com as well as many other popular job search sites. I was approached by a company based off of my resume which was posted on CareerBuilder.com and the company which turned out to be a fraud company had a well developed website with the better business bureau backing and they got me through my business PayPal account. The name of the company trending job sites with there fake job is Express Forwarding USA who claims to be a subsidiary for Express Cargo out of New York but beware Express Forwarding USA is a fraud a big time scam and they are very cleaver because all of the red flags were not there they came off as a reputable company were everything even the pay was normal and it turned out to be a hoax.

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    • Latoya,

      I wish you did too. But hey better late than never.
      Scammers have always used popular and legitimate job sites. They’re hard to combat because they disguise the scams as real jobs so these sites won’t even know something is wrong until someone applies for the job and reports the scam.

      The best defense is knowledge and always assume that everything is a scam unless proven otherwise. And the way to do that is always do your research which we make easy with pages like this and our scam video:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams

      Be safe out there and proceed with caution.

      Thanks for sharing this scam with us.

    • Thank You, and I did further research and I actually spoke to the people who do work for Express Cargo and they were aware of the fraud company because they said they have had several people over the past couple of weeks call them with the same issue that I did. The bad thing about the whole situation for me as well as the other people they are scamming is I found out they buy this information or hack into systems such as the payday loan system and there your identity is gone and unless you get something on your credit report your name and address is being used without you knowing about it. I just went ahead and filed identity theft because they had my drivers license and I didnt give it to them so this is a huge problem and I wish there was a way more people could be aware. I had to really search this website. I found out that these people are using a real residence out of New York but the person who claims to live there doesnt it. Its not a business its a apartment owned by a couple. Again, I did research and nothing came up until the damage was done its like they hacked my system so I wouldnt find out and now the damage is done Im finding out everything. No money was sent overseas this person had personal information and was using it to get things off of ebay by using my company paypal account.   Ive had an account with Paypal for over five years and no problems so I feel in a way Paypal should of picked up the fact something wasnt right after the first transaction because I dont use Paypal unless Im buying something and its the only way to pay otherwise I didnt use Paypal so I feel also people need to be careful with Paypal and Ebay also.

    • I was scammed by the Express Forwarding   USA   as well they are indeed very cleaver. They really need to be stop this is awful that they can just get on a job board and pull innocent people resumes and get away with using us to help with something illegal it makes me sick and it’s so many people looking for work but i want everyone one to beware of this hoax please don’t fall for this scam. EXPRESS FORWARDING USA IS A SCAM!!!

  333. Ok i got this the other day. Why can’t the FBI do something about this? Good thing i researched this before i went further with this.

    Dear Jonathan,My name is Daniel Almond and I’m the hiring manager of InternationalShopping Express LLC. I have received your response for our dispatchand I will be happy to provide you with all the necessary informationabout the position, as well as lead you through all stages of thehiring process. Please, find the detailed description of your futureresponsibilities and the information about our company in the attacheddocument. Once you have read it and accept our conditions, please,fill out the application form and send it to my email address. I willreview your application during two business days and will send you thereply. Once your candidacy is approved, I will send you an agreement.After signing the agreement you will be able to start working in ourcompany. Now that you know the stages you are to go through, let’sproceed to the first stage. I am waiting for the filled applicationfrom you.P.S. Please add my email address into your address book so that I canbe sure you will be receiving emails from me in the future. Thank you.Best regards,Daniel AlmondHR Manager.

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    • The law enforcement folk are aware of this scam. But a lot of times these scam artist are outside the country or are very clever in hiding themselves. So it’s not like nothing is being done. But the best way to combat this is exactly what you did. People need to do their research with opportunities like this and spread the word as you did when you run into this crap. If all folks did this, then these scam artists wouldn’t succeed. So thanks for sharing.

  334. Sorry to hear you fell for this and wasn’t aware of our site which provides legitimate job leads daily here:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/jobs
    and our personally tried recommendations:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations

    Just view this as a lesson learned. Never let desperation cloud your judgement because that’s what the scammers are preying on as you found out. But dust your shoulders off and press on. Now that you found this site, hopefully you take the time to read it and take action. Good luck.

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    • I agree and to people out here please dont sign anything because what I gather is you just gave them the right to use your information and the fact that there not over here is they can do more damage than good. Its not just the work at home scams its another scam going on where fake law firms are calling people and threatening them that they will go to jail if they dont pay them for a payday loan. The catch is that they get you on the phone and try to get you to confirm your information. Ive had this happen to but I called the payday loan people they claimed to be calling on and they said I didn’t owe anything that I never had a loan.

      So, the other scam that the Payday loan people told me about is the one where these people over seas have hacked into the payday loan system and gotten old information and are using it to scam people out of money by claiming that there social security is under investigation and if you dont pay you will go to jail. So beware it seems like with technology and the easy access to our computer systems for these people are putting our finances at risk.   It does seem like more can be done because if someone from over seas can get all my information and I didnt give it to them but I get in trouble for it doesn’t seem right to me because nothing will be done to them there not over here for them to prosecute for there wrong doing.

    • I am adding to my previous post I just received another scam through email from Global Access Mail… I have learned to look at the IP address as well as just knowing that you have to be smart and understand that there is no need for a middle man with these companies that UPS, FEDEX, DHL, and any other company can send things all over the world without the need for a middle man so the age old saying, if it is to good to be true then dont do it…

  335. Thank you for posting this. I already signed the “contract” for mine, but I knew it was sketchy, so i kept doing my research. If you are in the Phoenix area, do NOT respond to this e-mail:  

    fromKimberly Gentile  kimberly@americangroup-inc.comto@gmail.comdateThu, Aug 25, 2011 at 6:47 AMsubjectRe:Response to: Customer Service Position “Ž(Phoenix)”Ž”Important mainly because of the people in the conversation.hide details  Aug 25

    Hello

    My name is Kimberly Gentile, I’m Hiring Manager with “American Group”,
    Inc. I recently reviewed your resume with great interest and I find
    that you may possess the qualifications necessary for a career with
    our company. You may consider this job as a part-time one or as an
    additional earning and income. I can send you detailed description of
    Mail & Package Assistant per your request via email.
    Please, feel free to ask me any questions.

    Thanks,
    RegardsDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIL& PACKAGE ASSISTANT POSITION:Mail& Package Assistant should receive packages from the shops/warehouses ordirectly from our clients and ship them to our clients worldwide or directly tothe customer. You’ll receive prepaid shipping labels for all packages. Most of all,we ship packages by USPS/UPS/DHL/FedEx. Each task contains informationabout package, tracking number, estimated delivery of the package (if it is providedby USPS/UPS/DHL/FedEx and instructions for each package).PACKAGES:Packages usually contain electronics, music equipment, clothes, sports equipment, goodsfor home and jewelry. We do not operate with prohibited and illegal goods. Packages usuallyweighs less than 20 lbs.REQUIRED SKILLS& WORK REQUIREMENTS:1. Computer skills – use Microsoft Word, view and print .pdf documents, knowledgeable withdownloading programs and emailing file attachments.2. Basic technical knowledge- for checking the goods on serviceability the simple technicalknowledge is required. You should know how to switch on/off electronics or follow the attachedinstructions. Also, you should examine the goods visually for no defects.3. 18 years or older.4. Must have home PC and internet connection.SALARY:Fixed salary is 40 USD per one package which you receive and ship out.Usually we ship 2-5 packages a week. We pay each time after 10packages are shipped and your salary equals 400.00 USD.WORKING HOURS& LOCATION:1. The Mail& Package Assistant position is available in ALL LOCATIONS WITHIN THE USA.2. The working hours are your free time. You just need to check your email twice a day to get information about new packages  and shipping instructions. You mustbe at home when the package is to be delivered. You can work from home/office and mix thisposition with your current job.WHY WE NEED MAIL& PACKAGE ASSISTANT?1. Many shops/warehouses have no international shipping.2. Mail& Package Assistant checks received goods for no defects. It is difficult and expensiveto ship the package back from another country if it has any defects.So, all you need is:1. To check your email twice a day.2. To receive the package at the delivery time (Sometimes you need to sign for it).3. To check the goods for no defects. If the goods have any defects you just need to inform usand we will send you additional instructions for such goods. Please take a notice that you donot need to pay for anything.4. To ship the package at the nearest post office to the address we will provide.If you are ready to start, let me now. I will send contract for you.

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  336. I found one of these just this morning on Craigslist. I knew it was too good to be true, but I was curious so I went ahead and responded. Then I got a reply that made every red flag go up, so I googled “shipping job scam” and found this site. Here is the ad on Craigslist and the email I received.

    http://provo.craigslist.org/lab/2591734681.html

    The email, from a James Martins, job70700@hotmail.com
     
    Hello,

                  I’m glad to hear from you concerning the
    Administrator Assistant Position.My name is James Martins,i am 52 years
    old.I would love to meet up with you to talk about this job but am
    currently away on a business trip. I am in Ireland so there will be no
    interview.I will prepay you in advance to do my shopping. I will also
    have my mails and packages forwarded to your address.If you will be
    unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a
    post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience.
     
         
    When you get my mails/packages: you are required to mail them to where i
    want them mailed to. You don’t have to put money out of your pocket,  
    all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my
    shopping. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content.
    The content of the packages are computer and electronics, clothing’s
    business and personal letters.   All expenses and taxes will be covered
    by me.   You will work between 15 – 20 hours per week.   I will pay
    $400.00 per Week. This is not a bad offer is it?   I need your service
    because I am constantly out of town. I work in real estate and I own an
    Art Gallery in London UK.I will return to USA in ending of the month so
    this process will be on going till then. If you don’t mind, I will meet
    up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of
    making this long term.
     
    I am always online on yahoo messenger for
    an urgent conversation…I want you to set up a yahoo account if you
    don’t have one and add me on yahoo IM ( jamesmartins5445@yahoo.com )

         
    Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position.   I will email
    you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No heavy
    packages is involved! You can do the shopping at any nearest   stores.
    You will be shopping for Electronics and clothing’s at Sears, Walmart
    and other stores… You will be shopping for Electronics and clothing.   I
    will provide you my personal Fed Ex account number for Shipping. All you
    have to do is provide my account number to Fed Ex and shipping charges
    will be applied into the account. I will provide clear set of
    instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them.
    If I were to mail you money to do my shopping plus up front payment for
    your service, where would you want it mailed to?How should your name
    appear on the paycheck? Maybe you can provide me with the following
    details below
     
    Full Name:
    Full Address:
    (NO P.O.BOX)
    City:
    State:
    Zip Code:
    Gender:
    Phone Number:
    Age:
    Email:
    Present Job:
    Attach an ID or Photo of you(optional):
     
     
                   
    I Will be looking forward to hear from you soon to let me know if you
    will be willing to handle my business on my behalf before I return.Note
    that this job is 100% legitimate.You can open all packages to confirm
    how legit they are.Thanks so much and have a nice day.

    My Regards,

    James Martins.

    My thanks to everyone on this site for posting their information, too.  

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    • Glad to hear that you found our site and was able to avoid this scam because of this article and all the other great people who posted their experiences. If more people did this when they became a victim of a scam then it would be a lot harder for scammers to win!

    • Hi thanks so much as tonite i just recd an answer to my resume posted on craigslist. it sounds almost word for word, very close   it immediately smelled like scam but i played along to see what they would say… when they said i had to delete my craigs listing   ah ha…. they gave themselves away….

      You looking for a part time Job? Are you available to run errands? Iam looking for someone who can handle my personal Assistant and runbusiness errands at his/her spare time.Someone who can offer me theseservices:Mail services: Receive my mails and drop them off at UPS(nothing illegal).Shop for Gifts, Sit for delivery( at your home) orpick items up at nearby post office at your convenience.Let me know ifyou will be able to offer me any of these services….
      Thank you!
      PS: I found you on craigslist

      On Mon, Oct 31, 2011 at 8:47 PM, Betty Olivia wrote:
      i should probably tell you more about the job… This job is flexible>so you can do it wherever you are provided that there is a post office in the area. In addition to that, I don’t mind you doing all of the tasks during your spare time outside of work or school. I wish I could meet up with you to talk about this job in person but I am currently away on business. I am in Bahrain so there will be no interview.All errands will be in your city/town so It is not a must that you have a car for the job, you can go places by bus or taxi. When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to.cash some check when they are sent to you. You won’t have to put money out of your pocket, that’s all you have to do You are allowed to open the packages to reveal the content. The content of the packages will be business and personal mails.. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work between 15 and 20hrs a month.How much will you charge per month? I will pay($400). That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town… I am an Architect. I will return to America in December so this process will be on going till then. If you don’t mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term. Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position.

       Reply |Betty Olivia betty.oli55@yahoo.com to me show details 9:04 PM (50 minutes ago)
      I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am   ready. No heavy packages is involved! You can do the shopping at Sears,   Walmart, Circuit city, Best buy and other stores.   You will be shopping for household items, Electronics and clothing’s. I will provide you my UPS account number for Shipping. All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be applied into the account. I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them. If I were to mail you money to do my errands plus upfront payment for your service,How should your Name appear on the check? Where should I mail it to?and what is your cell number. and if this job is alright for you then proceed to delete your advert from craigslist now okay.

      DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR TO ANYONE.??.. HOW TO CATCH THESE GUYS?THEY BAITED THE WRONG PERSON HERE. ANNIE

    • Hey Annie!

      I’m so happy that you followed your instincts and did your research! If more people did that these scam artists would go out of business. Thanks for sharing this experience with us. I’m sure you just helped another person avoid it!

    • I just had the EXACT same exchange. I almost fell for it, too. Thanks for saving me from making THAT mistake!

    • Hi Annie and Morgan, my mother totally fell for this one! It sounded too good to be true so I even told her to forget it but she said there wouldn’t be any harm in checking it out. I also thought the deleting your craigslisting part was suspicious and strange. Anyway, then I told her after she even replied back to them, not to e-mail them anymore.  

  337. This is the second time I receive offer from scammer.  First Scammer  lisarakhovskaya@yahoo.comDear XXX,I’m sorry but just now I got a shipping label for the package. Usually I get labels within one day after delivery. Hope will be everything okay next time.So, I have attached the prepaid shipping label and send to you shipping instructions:Label will print to your computer’s default printer.1. Print USPS shipping label (you find it in the attachment Adobe Acrobat file);2. Printed label paste on parcel: CJ165847610US for the package: FedEx#4609733962293. Go to nearest USPS office and send the package.Email me as soon as you mail the package out.On this week you will receive another packages.Thanks for your attention.—————–BALTIC FORWARDING COMPANYLisa RakhovskayaPoland 70-651 Szczecinul.Wladyslawa IV 1, skr. poczt. 644Second scammer lisarazecki@yahoo.comDear XXX,Long time ago you interested in a craigslist job at home (Forwarding packages to Eastern Europe). We’re glad to offer you a very easy position working again. This job from home using your own e-mail. You only have to work 2-10 hours per week. Enjoy more time with family and friends, and earn at the same time! We are looking for smart and honest individuals for this position.About company:CTL Logistics Sp. z o.o. is one of few companies with fully Polish capital, that have succeeded in area of stevedoring.The company’s basic activity is goods turnover and logistics.Our company’s activities have been launched in 2006.Job description:Receive(accept) incoming shipments at you home from different US stores.Preparing outgoing product & parts for shipment.Performing some light assembly and packaging of outgoing products.Sorting, checking the contents of a packages and accomplishing further delivery.You will receive 3-15 packages per week.   We offer you $20 for each shipped out box. We will pay for all mail expenses.We pay on the 25th day after first package received. (you will receive a payment in 25 days)Persons who will be accepted for this job will follow these simple instructions:- Receive the correspondence from our company to his/her residential address.- Report to our manager about new packages (Every candidate will be included in manager’s lists.)- Receive prepaid packages and shipping labels.- Ship the packages out using the specified shipping method (at this time we use mainly EMS; every USPS office can ship it with EMS Global Express.)You see, this is an easy job, but your commitment is very important for us and our customers. This job does not require any special education. This job won’t bring you millions, we do not suggest you will achieve huge earnings. You won’t have to look for clients or sell our items. And, you won’t have to pay us for placing you on our list.No money needed to start!We will honestly pay you in 25 days via Paypal or by Gift cards.If you are interesting in our job like a patr-time job – Let me know.If you have any question please, do not hesitate to contact me.—————–Lisa RazeckiCTL Logistics Sp. z o.o.ul. Domaniewska 4902-672 WarszawaPoland

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  338. I am working with a worldwide package forwarding company called EMS, there is lots of information on this company, they service 190 countries. I have been working about 3 weeks now, I receive packages from US online
    companies delivered to my home by UPS,FEDEX and DHL, I am asked to take off labels with my address on them
    and report to EMS by email when I receive packages, they then send me a USPS shipping label with prepaid postage to the Russian Federation. Most of the packages are for ATV’s like winches, they are repeat customer names, so far I have shipped 20 packages to Russia, I am to receive pay 20 business days  after I have taken the parcels to the United States Postal Service, and have set up a paypal account to receive my pay, It’s too early yet to see if I am going to be paid. I still think this is legit, can you advise me as I do not want to be involved in anything Illegal.
    Scared for now?????????

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    • How did that go? I am reading this and several other websites claiming this to be a scam but have not found one person that actually followed through with the reshipping long enough to be paid or not paid. I think the real screamers might me the ones who are supposedly getting scared and keeping the merchandise. I have also not read a single post from someone that actually got into trouble.

    • Hey, feel free to try it yourself and see what happens. Package forwarding scam is something that has been covered by the BBB and US Postal office. It doesn’t matter what the name of the company may be, the scam operates in the way described above. But feel free to take the risk and see how it plays out for you. You seem hell bent on it so just give it a shot.

    • This is a real scam scheme, don’t be fooled. I was fooled and fell into trap this website is to open your eyes and to protect you. I was fooled into false employment don’t fool yourself.

    • IT IS A SCAM….It was all over the news here in Oregon. Also my younger sister fell victim to the scam. She shipped over 20 packages and had the same shipping job description as Karen in the comments above you. Same process, Received packages , received shipping labels via email and sent packages to address abroad mostly in the Russian Federation. They told her on the 21st day she would get paid. 3 Days later nothing, and all contact with them had stopped. So to make long story short, if it sound too good to be true. It is.

  339. job posted on my college website as a babysitting job. i emailed my resume and got this email back. from a….Joshua Campbell

    Thanks for responding to my Job posting. I am currently on a business trip to Qatar so I should probably tell you more about the job. I want you to look after my 3 years old daughter when I return from Qatar. Until then, I want you to work as my assistant. This job is flexible so you can work wherever you are as long as there is a post office in the area. You can do all the tasks during your spare time outside of work or school. I will prepay you in advance to do my shopping, Bill payments and have my mails/packages forwarded to your address. If you are unable to stay at home to get the mails, I can have them shipped to a nearby post office where you can pick them from at your convenience.All errands will be in your city/town so it isn’t a must that you have a car because you can travel by bus or taxi. All you have to do is have mails/packages shipped to your house, go shopping and run other errands. When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to wherever I want them mailed to. You will be allowed to open the packages to check the content before accepting them. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work for 30-35 Hours in a month.How much will you charge per week? I willing to pay $300 weekly. I need your service because I am constantly out of town. I will get back in town in November so this Job will be on going till then. I would like to meet you when I return so we can discuss the possibility of making this arrangement long term. Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position.

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  340. Got about 7 of these in the last 2 days, same exact email differing company names, almost missed a legit email hidden between them ]:.Here are our company details:East Online Store was founded in 2005 as an online retail company. As of now, we are a fast-growing online shop shipping our products worldwide. Our headquarters based in Houston, TX. Besides that we have a huge network of independent contractors over North America, Europe and part of Asia. Perfect customer service is our main key to success. Handling international orders allows us to offer delivery services to other companies working in the same field.At the moment we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to fulfill Online Store Clerk position.Responsibilities:- Receiving merchandize at your residence directly from suppliers and our warehouses.- Forwarding shipments to overseas customers.- Processing of eletronic orders.- Submitting reports to Personal Manager.- Deal with online postage database.Required:- Be 18+.- Previous exprience in the similar field would be an advantage.- Motivation, loyality.- Correctness.Opportunity details:- Home based position.- Working hours: 9.00-18.00 Monday to Friday.- Negotiable social package.Compensation:Base salary for the first month is 2500$. Starting from the second month you will turn into 3500$ a monthSalary rise in accordance with volume of packages being processed. The more packages being processed the higher the salary.If you are interested and would like to apply for this position, email us your resume and your possible questions at:  eos.hr@gmx.us

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  341. okay guys, I’ve read enough to be concerned about this guy i found on craigslist post just yesterday, and wondering if I’m being scammed. It seems legitimate, but now I’m not so sure what do you think, the email goes like this, (he even did not mention the name in my email:

    “Dear,
             I got your reply for the job as my personal assistant.. I would love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on business. I am presently in the United Kingdom for a short business trip so there will be no interview.
    I will pre-pay you in advance to do my shopping. I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience. When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You don’t have to put money out of your pocket,  all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content.  
    The content of the packages are computer and electronics, clothings business , Artworks and personal letters.  All expenses and taxes will be covered by me.  You will work between 10 and 15hrs a month.
    How much will you charge per week? I will pay $400.00. That is not a bad offer is it? .  I need your  
    service because I am constantly out of town. I work in real estate and I own an Art Gallery in the United Kingdom. I will return back to United states by September 30th, 2011 so this process will be going – on till i get back to the United States in September. If you don’t mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term.
     
    Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position. Hope to hear from you right away . I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No heavy packages is involved! You can do the shopping at any nearest  stores. You will be shopping for Electronics and clothings.  I will provide you my personal UPS account number for Shipping . All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be applied into the account. I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them. If I were to mail you money Order to do my shopping plus upfront payment for your service, where would you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the money order? Maybe you can provide me with the following details below : ”

    What should I do? I asked for a business card or an office address. But he also seemed not to want to use P.O Boxes. but the pay rate is about the same I work 10-15 hrs a week and get 400$. What do you guys suggest. Here is the craigslist post:
    Looking for a reliable personal assistant.Must be very hard working and will be working at least 20-40 hours weekly compensation  “Location: Athens
    Compensation: 24$ per hr after filling the compensation space
    This is a part-time job.
    OK for recruiters to contact this job poster.
    Please, no phone calls about this job!
    Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.”It seems he want’s me to do shopping and his email is like a regular yahoo.com email of a regular person, no company involved.

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  342. So Eddy, thank you for your advice about the Parcel Forwarding scam (I just received an e-mail and was seriously considering it, but was skeptical).   What about the advertisements that show up at the bottom of your comment. Are we to assume that you’ve checked those out and they are OK?

    Reply
    • You’re welcome. Never assume anything especially when it comes to ads on this site or any other site. Ads are like tv commercials you should treat them with the same skepticism. Online ads like tv commercials are there to pay the bills. This way we can keep our site free and not charge you folks for the work that goes into the articles we provide you. The tv commercials or informercials you see on TV aren’t personally endorsed by the tv network or your favorite show. The same goes here.

      Like I always say in my articles always do your own research when you come upon an opportunity whether it’s recommended by me, another site or an ad you see.

      My personal recommendations are always clear because I tend to write an article about it, provide proof I’ve used a given company or flat out say hey you should try this:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations

      So always keep that in mind when you see ads here or any other sites. Their inclusion isn’t an endorsements. Hope that makes sense.

  343. Dear Jobseeker!

    POSITION: Shipping Coordinator

    Express Forwarding USA, LLC

    Position summary:

    Prepares and coordinates the shipment by pulling customer orders off the shelves, packing the order making sure it is correct and shipping the order to the client by performing the following duties to quality and productivity standards.  Responsible for making sure all paperwork required for export is filled out correctly and in accordance with all applicable regulations.

    This is a part time job with the possibility of career growth:

    This work will take you no more than 15-25 hours per week.

    You can create your own working schedule to better connect this job with your general work.

    Essential Duties and responsibilities:

    – Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of International outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.

    – Pull, pack and check orders for accuracy

    – Determines labeling requirements including but not limited to: Assemble and pack product containers, preparing and affixing shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information for cartons, skids or other storage devices in an accurate manner including any special labels that are customer required.

    – Prepares all shipping documents in a timely and accurate manner. Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.

    – Must be able to understand quality standards, methods and reporting as required by shipping requirements

    – Other duties as assigned

    Requirements:

    – Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills

    – Good typing, data entry, and computer skills

    – Must be accessible by phone at all time

    – Must have home PC and internet connection

    – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

    – Attention to detail

    Experience:

    – We always welcome the experience of our potential employees, but we can hire a newcomer who is willing to quickly learn all the subtleties of working in our company.

    – Experience in customer service and sales is preferred.

    COMPENSATION: Starting salary is $1,800 per month.

    Please include your jobseeker resume to reply.

    Look out for this company.. there website is still up… I shipped my 1st package the other day (to Russia) and after some thought I know this had to be a scam. Thanks for the site

    Contact name was :BRENDA TURNER    EXPRESSFORWARDINGUSA.COM  

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  344. i was recently scam by this company and thought it was a good job but when they didnt send me my pay check i call the FBI and filed a complaint and they said it sure nuff was a scam
    her name is kelly diaz 315-908-7244 and 718-710-3902 the email is job@totallogisticnet.com

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  345. TheChelsea,  

    Please post the phone number and e mail address of the perp so that we all can be on the lookout just in case we get an e mail as well.  

    Thanks

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  346. TheChelsea, it most likely is a fake job.  But please post the email and email address so others can search for this if they are  suspicious  of any scam emails they  receive    

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  347. Look if you’ve read any of the other comments and articles above you already know this is a scam. It follows the same patterns of many of the scams that others have reported. What more do you need? Don’t let desperation cloud your judgement. You know deep in your heart this is a scam otherwise you would have never researched it. And then landing on this page reading other people’s experience should make it crystal clear.

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  348. I received a job offer from a company called USFW, LLC about a week ago via email. The mans name in the email is Joseph Patel. I did a reverse phone number search on him and found out the cell phone was from New York. That made me think it was for real so I went ahead and sent a copy of my driver license and social security card. I received a UPS package yesterday which was some supplies that looked like it was for a military serviceman and today I received a, FedEx package containing an ASUS 24″ LCD computer monitor. I am expected to get another FedEX package today. I have yet to hear back from Joseph patel on where to send it to. They are paying me $20 per shipment via paypal. It all really looked legit but now that I’m reading this, I’m really scared that I’ve been had. They have my social security card and driver license. I don’t want to do anything with these packages until I find out for sure. If I don’t find anything out my the end of the day tomorrow, I’m packing these things into my car and delivering them straight to the police station along with every email and phone call correspondence I have had with USFW, LLC and Joseph Patel…now that I think about it, he’s the only one I have spoken to or had ANY correspondence with.

    How can I find out for sure if this is real?

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  349. Hey,
    Getting scammed is a learning lesson for all of us. And I would say 99.9% of us have been victims. But it’s how you deal with the experience that really shapes you. My negative experience caused me to create my websites and thus help thousands of others make money legitimately and avoid scams. Some others react by become jaded and giving up on the whole industry. Then there are folks like you that chalk it up to experience and keep moving forward. That’s the best thing I think most people should do. The scammers win when people give up or don’t report this stuff.

    In any event, I appreciate that you found enough value in my blog that you shared it with others. You’ve just made the scammers lives a little more difficult and also helped me in the process. So thank you!

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  350. Unfortunately, I fell into this scam as well. I had just gotten married in March of 2010, then graduated in January  from College with my B.A. (and I am in my late 30’s), moved to Southern California from Central California (where I had lived all my life),  and had been looking for a job diligently on Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com. Sadly, I went on countless interviews and had too many doors slammed in my face. So when these two opportunities came my way, I thought to myself it was better than nothing and at least my rent would be paid, utilities, and student loans would finally be paid and my car wouldn’t become repo’d. SO…

    Two companies (Logistics LLC, and Topgame LTD) claimed they found me on Careerbuilder. They sent me an online application that I was to fill out and send back to them. A week later I received the “contract” in my email that I was to sign and print then scan and send back to them with a copy of my driver’s license. Like every other REAL employer I had worked for in the past, they always asked for a copy of my drivers license so I didn’t think anything of it. SO when they called me (yes, they CALLED ME) I made sure to ask questions. Of course, I didn’t realize that they had lied to me but informed me that packages would be coming to my home, and I was to inform them when they arrived (as well as create an excel spreadsheet of all the packages that came so I could keep track of the packages when matching them with the labels the comapnies emailed to me). Once I informed them, they sent me the labels to my email, I printed them up, attached them to the packages and sent them through the mail. All the while grateful that I had a job  along with email and telephone communication with these people a couple times a week.

    Almost a MONTH later… my husband and I are just waking up from a great night of sleep and we heard banging on our front door. We opened it, and saw a BUNCH of police officers with a search warrant. I had NO idea what was going on, nor  was it explained to me as to why they invaded our home. They detained my husband and I for almost 5 hours for questioning IN OUR PAJAMAS  (we were not booked nor were we arrested). We were released when the police realized we were truly victimized in this. However; they confiscated our computers, external hard drives, flash drives, CELL PHONES, a pair of my boots that I purchased in January as a post-graduation gift for myself, and some random papers.

    That experience has left a very  horrible taste in my mouth (along with the feeling that I Southern California is nothing but DRAMA) and I am more suspicious of EVERYTHING since this has happened to me. It has been 5 weeks since the police incident, and I find that I am still having nightmares about . The first few days after all of this happened, I had constant flashbacks and couldn’t sleep. The only thing I am truly guilty of [in my life] is getting a speeding ticket.

    So, the police still have our things and we are uncertain as to when we will be getting  everything back. I have been MORE than cooperative and friendly to the polce. I gave them everything that I had printed up from the companies along with the phone numbers they called me from, AND I also gave them the purchase receipt for my boots to prove that they ARE MINE. Needless to say, the police said it might take UP TO two months for us to get our things back. SO… we WAIT. In the meantime, I am going back to being a professional photographer and rebuilding my business in this new city.

    In essence, I feel so incredibly stupid that I feel for this and that I did not know about a scam like this. I have made it a point to share my experience with EVERYONE I know so that they are well aware of not falling into this trap.

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    • That’s some scary stuff! I wish you would have found this article sooner. But thanks for sharing your story so people can avoid going through such a dramatic experience. It’s a lesson learned. Desperation sometimes blinds us. But at least now you’ll know to always do your research and never let emotions cloud your judgement especially in this industry. Fortunately you found this site and hopefully you’ll be well on your way to legitimate work at home options now. Thanks again for sharing!

    • Eddy, the only work-from-home thing I will be doing is editing my photographs after I take pictures ofa wedding. This has been a VERY big learning lesson for me and I really wish I would have found this article sooner. But thankfully, I have guided a lot of people I know to this blog.

    • Try some of the things that others have done in the comments listed below. Contact your local police or postal officers. Contact the retailers and see if they have a department that handles stuff like this too.

  351. I responded to an ad from craigslist and started getting packages a week later, I thought everything was legit because I checked MOYSE CONSULTING CO 1010 DUPONT CIR, STE L90 LOUISVILLE, KY out on the BBB website with no comments, issues or anything. I went yesterday  to report that I had a job to my local Workforce Solutions office and the counselor pulled up this article. I was paranoid, since I had already sent 2 packages to the Ukraine already. I looked up our local FBI office and spoke to an agent who advised me that they dont investigate those types of crimes, so afterwards I went to my local police station to make a report (I still have merchandise at my home) and was told that they dont have the resources to investigate the issue but to stop accepting the packages, which is fine, but I have no idea what to do with the stuff thats already there. I contacted LILIANA MOYSE by email (the only means of communication I have with “her”) and told her I would not be accepting any more shipments. I wonder if anyone can help me figure out what to do with this stuff? I have packing lists with the individuals name on it as well as the shipper. Should I contact the person and tell them that sombody has stolen their information? I contacted one shipper and they were not interested in getting their products back so I’m confused. Pawn them? Sell them? What should I do??

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  352. whats the email?  thats usually a hint.  i can help you.  

    as for everyone else, if you are scammed, go to your local authorities and post the convos and emails on here so people that are searching can find this site.  

    thanks.

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  353. Hi I need Help, I got a Jae Minick, from Proctor & Gamble sent me email regarding my resuem on career builder. com I had experience woorking with DHL, anyway, I am apparently a shipping mgr for them, apparently they are reselling software basicly its being shipped to me via fedex and i am repacking it / consolidating it into one box and printing out labels nd sending them out at post office. I am really scared now, so far exeverything she told me she followed through with, but i see a lot of scams on internet, is this one ? can anyone help me?

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  354. Don’t be worried. Just contact the proper authorities and explain what has happened. As you can read here on this site, there are tons of victims of this. And the postal authorities and other law agencies are aware of this as well.

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  355. Well good for you in terms of fighting back and spreading the word! That’s the best thing to do in these situations. The more information that’s out there, the better. Thanks for sharing.

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  356. US Package Forwarding LLC:
    My name is
    Nicholas. I am an HR manager with US Package Forwarding company and I
    am eager to provide you with detailed information about the position
    you would like to fill. To get a clear idea of what your expected
    duties will be like, please see the Job Description attached. I have
    included some reference information about our company as well as
    detailed information of the application requirements, position duties
    and payment options. Hopefully, you will find this information
    complete and useful.
    Shipping Agents are our most reliable and important link between our
    Company and the customers. Thus, as soon as you become our employee,
    we are looking to you to take a responsible approach towards the
    assignments assigned to you. I have no doubt that you prove to be a
    reliable and trustworthy employee as well as really effective and
    enthusiastic about this job. What you could find particularly
    appealing about the position offered is that on top of the base salary
    you will be paid regular bonuses and will have an opportunity to get
    some extra earnings, while doing some additional scope of work from
    working extra time. Another plus of this job is that it is home-based,
    which means that you can combine it with your regular job or your
    daily household activities, while devoting your free time to this job.
    As promptness of all work operations is of particular importance to
    our company business success, please keep in mind that our cooperation
    with you will be long-lasting only if you manage to ensure expedient
    and timely handling of the missions assigned to you!
    Please familiarize yourself with the Job Description and make up your
    mind if you comply with the stated requirements and whether you would
    like to proceed with the application process. If so, please complete
    the attached Application Form. Please email the filled in Application
    Form back to me for approval and you will be notified if you can
    proceed. If my decision about your further participation is positive,
    I’ll email you the Employment Contract for you to consider and sign.
    After the Contract is signed, our cooperation will start immediately.
    I hope you become a valuable asset for our Company and our cooperation
    will be long-lasting and mutually beneficial! Looking forward to your
    reply.

    —  Best regards,Nicholas Koepke,HR manager

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  357. I feel that I am a fool also. I am a man that wants to give all that I can for my family. This means even working 2 full time jobs. I had posted my resume on Career builders and a few weeks later, recieved the email below. I filled out the paperwork and tax forms.About a week later, I started recieving packages that I re-mailed as I was directed. I did what I thought was a good job researching the company, which is Mail Masters. They have a web site, onlinemailmasters I started this the first of June and to date, have sent about 30 packages. I have kept all the shipping info and copies of the pics that I was to take of the goods. I contatcted the company AFTER reading this web site and demanded that they verify themselves..
    I am very, very worried about what Ive done, But I am thinking that I should contact the FBI, postal service, ups, fedex and inform them that Ive been taken. That is what is right. I will take all the packages that I have and give them to the authorites that need them.

    I have searched this site and have not found any thing about this Mail Masters. Has anyone had any dealings with them?
     
    Thank you for your interest in the vacancies advertised by our company. We have received your profile from On Time Staffing and are ready to seriously consider your candidacy. We present you the opportunity to become better acquainted with the detailed job description for this vacancy, as well as about our company’s activities. You may find a link to the company website in the application enclosed to this letter.Mail Masters is an online service, which enables its clients to rent a postal address in the USA, where it is possible to receive correspondence and parcels and also to manage postal deliveries online. Our company’s services are popular with foreign companies that work with American customers, business people who travel frequently, as well as with foreign customers that buy and sell goods in the USA. Over the years, we have expanded the range of the services we provide, from ordinary mail forwarding to include the opportunity to fully monitor and manage your postal deliveries online. Our company’s mission is continuous development. Apart from regularly introducing technological innovations in our work, our company actively employs the principles of remote operations, as this system of organization enables us to reduce warehousing costs and provide a large selection of addresses available in different states. You have the opportunity to become one of our remote employees. Your duties will include staying at home, receiving and processing parcels and letters sent to your address, as well as sending them to our customers. You will also need to print shipping labels, process invoices, and take photos of the contents. We work with the courier services USPS, DHL, UPS, and Fedex. Parcels will be delivered to your home address, so you will need to be at home during business hours, which are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You will work using your online account at our company’s website. There, you will find the list of incoming shipments, your current work tasks, and also the relevant prepaid shipping labels for sending letters and parcels. Due to the fact that the entire process is fully automated and the shipping labels are prepaid, you will not have to pay for anything on your own or fill out any forms and documents. For working with us, you will need a printer and a simple digital camera. It is also desirable that you have a car for delivering parcels to the relevant postal service providers. For this vacancy to be involved in our remote operations, we are looking for people who are able to work independently and capable of maintaining constant contact with our company both by phone and e-mail. Your salary will be $35,000 per year, to be paid on a monthly basis. Since this is a home based position, it gives you an opportunity to save your time and have more flexible schedule with less stress and anxiety, but it is not a part-time position and you will not be able to combine this work with any other full-time job.You can feel secure during the work process. We provide for the security of our business and all of our customers go through a careful verification process. The parcels usually contain electronics, clothing, auto parts and sporting goods. During the work you will be able to inspect the majority of parcels yourself. We also work only with fully paid shipments. We do not even initiate operations with any customers if we are not sure about their factual sphere of business or the purposes for which they are using our services. We clarify this during a phone interview. We work with our clients only after they send us two types of ID and 1583 form certified by the notary. A draft of the employment agreement is attached to this email solely for your acquaintance. To begin the process of your job placement you should fill out the application form which is attached to this email and return it to us via email (please don’t fax it). You should also attach your resume. After that we will get in touch with you and give you further information and the detailed list of your everyday duties. If you have any questions at this point, feel free to ask them.–Regards,Ronald Paige,Recruitment Department,Mail Masters.

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  358. Creative Mailing at 10000 Indiana Ave., Riverside, CA 92503 is a major SCAM ! ! ! They also go by GETUSABOX. You work for 30 days on a probation period and are supoosed to make $2100 and then $1200 every two weeks after that. You become third party mailing mule for these theives and then when it comes time to pay they make excuses and so forth…..at the end of your thirty days your are supposed to send in all your tax info, where the checks are to be sent etc…..not only do they have your personal information, they do not pay.I am working with USPS and the attorney generals office to shut these freaks down……Here the names of some of Creative Mailing employees……Michael Perez….payroll, Maria Becker…..Manager……Jeffrey Bontempo CEO…These might not even be thier real names….

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  359. Thank you for your interest about the vacancy offered. My name is

    Nicholas. I am an HR manager with US Package Forwarding company and I

    am eager to provide you with detailed information about the position

    you would like to fill. To get a clear idea of what your expected

    duties will be like, please see the Job Description attached. I have

    included some reference information about our company as well as

    detailed information of the application requirements, position duties

    and payment options. Hopefully, you will find this information

    complete and useful.

    Shipping Agents are our most reliable and important link between our

    Company and the customers. Thus, as soon as you become our employee,

    we are looking to you to take a responsible approach towards the

    assignments assigned to you. I have no doubt that you prove to be a

    reliable and trustworthy employee as well as really effective and

    enthusiastic about this job. What you could find particularly

    appealing about the position offered is that on top of the base salary

    you will be paid regular bonuses and will have an opportunity to get

    some extra earnings, while doing some additional scope of work from

    working extra time. Another plus of this job is that it is home-based,

    which means that you can combine it with your regular job or your

    daily household activities, while devoting your free time to this job.

    As promptness of all work operations is of particular importance to

    our company business success, please keep in mind that our cooperation

    with you will be long-lasting only if you manage to ensure expedient

    and timely handling of the missions assigned to you!

    Please familiarize yourself with the Job Description and make up your

    mind if you comply with the stated requirements and whether you would

    like to proceed with the application process. If so, please complete

    the attached Application Form. Please email the filled in Application

    Form back to me for approval and you will be notified if you can

    proceed. If my decision about your further participation is positive,

    I’ll email you the Employment Contract for you to consider and sign.

    After the Contract is signed, our cooperation will start immediately.

    I hope you become a valuable asset for our Company and our cooperation

    will be long-lasting and mutually beneficial! Looking forward to your

    reply.

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  360. This is a huge scam and sadly I didn’t realize it until it came time to be paid. Please avoid this at all cost.

    In order to start working in our company you must:

    1) Download the contract.

    2) Look through the contract.

    3) Fill in all the missing fields.

    4) Sign the contract.

    5) Fax us the signed contract to Fax: 800-675-17xx. Or scan the signed contract and send us via email.

    6) Wait for the confirmation.

    Company information:

    Tech Districts Ltd. is an international on-line shop and has been
    working in internet marketing for several years. Each year Tech
    Districts Ltd. provides 20-30 new work places. Main peculiarity of this
    on-line shop is that delivery of goods can be performed to any part of
    the world. Having such strong post base Tech Districts Ltd. plays the
    role of mediator between on-line shops and buyers in the USA and abroad.

    The first payment is maid a month after you receive your first package. Each next salary is paid every 14 days.

    After you sign the contract, be sure to send us once more your address
    and phone via email. Our representative will contact you immediately
    after you send us the signed contract. We have also attached the
    description of the work to this letter.

    Salary.

    You can choose the way of receiving the salary.

    All the money processes in our company are maid through the billing department.

    They can give you the full information concerning your salary and the ways of its receiving.

    The first payment is made a month after you receive your first package. Each next salary is paid every 14 days.

    Also, working in our company, you can always receive bonuses for the
    good work. We reward our best workers with the best money bonuses.

    Payments:

    –         $3300 per month for trial period (1 month)

    –         $4800 per month by the end of trial period

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  361. Tiger Logistics is a scam I repackaged products for 10 weeks with no mention of a payday.   When I did bring up the subject of payment, the correspondance ceased.

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  362. The company known as FWC is indeed a SCAM!!   Do not fall for their false contract and phony address. (P.S thanks for the article)

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  363. Thank you for replying
    to our offer. The complete information about the position we have for you, is
    located in the attachment (Detailed Position Description). This document
    provides you the information about all your duties and responsibilities as a
    Transportation Specialist of our company, the qualification you must have,
    computer skills, work enviroment and physical demands. When the document is
    examined you can proceed to the next step – downloading the other file from the
    attachment (Agreement). The content of the Agreement file will answer all
    questions about the compensation, vacations and holidays and benefits we can
    offer. In case any questions will stay unanswered – you can address them
    directly to me, and i will try to answer as promtly as possible. When the
    agreement is carefully examined and you are sure that there are no questions
    left – you should print it, sign, scan and email directly to me, so we could
    proceed to the next step.Company GTL S
    olutions is a leading provider of technology-enabled business
    process outsourcing, serving the transportation and logistics needs of our
    clients. Our own developed internet technique, professional teams and fastest
    delivery power allows our clients to receive best-in-class service and rational
    prices. We gladly want to offer you a vacant post ofLogistics Specialist in our
    new international transportation logistics project. We are looking for adult,
    goal oriented applicants with permanent US address. Applicant must have laptop
    connected to internet and printer. Please, reply back if you are still looking
    for a job. Best wishes to you.

    I received this thanks for the heads Up!!!!!

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  364. THIS IS A SCAM!!!!!! I have the copy of the “Business License” and “Contract” that I will put on here as well as they are all fake and everyone needs to know about this!

    Hello,    Recently you applied our job position.  We’ve received and reviewed your resume. You seem to be the right person we  are looking for.  We can start within next few days.  Here are the short instructions:  The position is home-based. You will be receiving and shipping out packages. This position donot require any start-up fees and out-of-pocket expenses.  You will be emailed with notification before any package comes. Each box  has the Name, Tracking Number and content of it.  After signing for a package you should send me a short email report containing the information listed above (Name,Tracking Number and Content).  The shipping is very easy. You will receive special USPS shipping labels  via email. You will need to print them and attach to the boxes using  adhesive tape.  You will not have to pay for the shipping. The labels are prepaid.Then you will need to take the boxes to your local USPS office and they  will take care of the packages.You should not postpone shipping of the items, because the clients are  always nervous about delays.  Each salary is paid every 30 days. It means that you will receive your first salary on the 30th day of  being employed by MARS AND COMPANY Ltd. Salary is $3000. Salary will  increase to $4000 after 60 days.  Payment methods: Check, Bank transfer/direct deposit.Please feel free to ask me any questions.If you’re interested in this position, please let me know and I will email you further information.Thank you,Hanh CruseMARS AND COMPANY LTD

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  365. Just received this email – it’s a scam:

    Hello Xxxxxx Yyyyyy (name removed for privacy purposes.) Would you like to get additional monthly revenue? Judge by your Jobcircle info, you do. It is Skiba.John and I am a hiring director of Ship Direct corporation. We do our best to supply clients from different areas an opportunity to shop internationally and be sure their products and parcels delivered safely at an inexpensive cost. You may be interested to hear that we need a Shipping Manager in your region. It’s a part-time home-based work which is going to take you about 1-2 hrs a day and give you a good idea how to get as much as 1500 usd every month. We give 30 USD for each sent parcel. In case you would like to learn more, please write me back at shipredirect@me.comas soon as it’s possible. Looking forward to receiving your answer.Thank you and have a nice day!

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  366. There is a company called Mars and company Ltd from the united kingdom. It offers a job as shipping manger on career builder. Contact for the job is listed as hanhcruse53@gmail.com. This job is a shipping and repacking scam job. The job offers a salary of $3000 a month. Its a scam.  

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  367. Question for everyone
    Your saying Unikey Merchandise Company Ltd . Is A Scam ?
    Plus the ones that work for them didn’t receive a pay check ?
    And The contract they,try to get you to sign is a fake ?
         

    Reply
    • Read the article above and the comments. We’ve already made it clear that any type of package forwarding operating as described above is a scam. It doesn’t matter what they call themselves or if they actually pay you or not. You will eventually get in trouble.

    •  Please do not get scammed and arrested for doing this. Its a scam and the ups security/asset protection will be knocking on your door along with the police. Please go ahead and post the emails they send you (excluding your name) and the email address’s. I know alot of worrying job seekers will google and find out this is a scam.  

  368. Here’s the email I just received. Gotta thank you and my instincts.

    Hello, Reginald.

    Recently you applied our job position.

    We’ve
    received and reviewed your resume. You seem to be the right person we
    are looking for.

    We can start within next few days.

    Here are the
    short instructions:

    The position is home-based. You will be receiving and shipping out
    packages. This position donot require any start-up fees and
    out-of-pocket expenses.

    You will be emailed with notification
    before any package comes. Each box has the Name, Tracking Number and
    content of it.

    After signing for a package you should send me a short email report
    containing the information listed above (Name,Tracking Number and
    Content).

    The shipping is very easy. You will receive special
    USPS
    shipping labels via
    email. You will need to print them and attach to the boxes using
    adhesive tape.

    You will not have to pay for the shipping. The labels are prepaid.

    Then
    you will need to take the boxes to your local USPS office and they will
    take care of the packages.

    You should not postpone shipping of the
    items, because the clients are always nervous about delays.

    Each salary is paid every 30 days. It means that you will receive
    your first salary on the 30th day of

    being employed by MARS AND
    COMPANY Ltd. Salary is $3000. Salary will increase to $4000 after 60
    days.

    Payment methods: Check, Bank transfer/direct deposit.

    Please feel free to ask me any questions.

    If you’re interested in
    this position, please let me know and I will email you further
    information.

    Thank you,

    Hanh Cruse

    MARS AND COMPANY LTD

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  369. I just received an e-mail from a pamela G. wood stating that I had a ( get this ) a bank draft of 2 MILLION dollars waiting for me if I would only pay a 215.00 delivery charge to DHL courier service. They tell me not to be deceived by anyone that would try and get more money from me. The 215.00 is all I have to pay. She gives me a contact person in the name of Edward Paulson and a e-mail contact which is dhl_deliveryservice11@yahoo.com.hk The headline address on the e-mail is: (office of the DHL courier service 44 Garrick Lane F.C.T. abuja ) She said she deposited the draft with DHL courier express , West Africa and by the way, her or his grammer is horrible. Ever heard of either one of these 2? I know it’s a scam.

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  370. Hi, please avoid WAGNER LOGISTICS, LLC.

    Thank you SOOOOO much for this forum post! It has literally saved me in meer seconds! I found a parcel shipping forward ad on craigslist: WAGNER LOGISTICS, LLC.

    I applied the final job application a few hours ago and even got a phone call from my manager Jeff Schneider. He basically gave me the company policy and so forth. For some reason, it just all seemed “TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE.”

    I really think those are the key words you should always have in mind. Nothing too easy is too good of a good thing. Following back to my situation; after coming to this page, I immediately wrote Jeff Schneider an emailing saying I am no longer able to work for him. I got so scared I even told him I was moving to a new home in a few weeks, since he has my home address.

    I just wanted to thank you for having this discussion form. I am SO glad I came upon this early; on the same day I applied for the final job application. It’s still very early before the scam action could take place and I am so glad I figured this out before it was too late.

    For all readers; please be careful and if it seems “too good to be true,” take full awareness and listen to your instict! It’s always better to be safe then sorry.

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  371. I got this one:

    We have received and reviewed your agreement signed. We feel proud to tell you that you are now accepted and registered to the position applied. From this time you are an official employee of our company. Here you will find first instructions about your main job duties:

    1. Find a closest USPS (EMS) office at http://www.usps.com/locator/we
    2. Make a record of this information for your convenience
    3. Register your personal Vilerdi account at https://vilerdi.org/tm //Done. Account activated

    That’s it. Please wait 1-2 business days for the appearance of the first tasks and check your account at least once per day. Thank you

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  372. . I got an e-mail today about a job offer. They have my resume with number and address though which is kind of scary e-mail is as follows:

    Hello, Theo.
    We’ve received and reviewed your resume. You seem to be the right person we are looking for.
    We can start within next few days.
    Here are the short instructions:
    The position is home-based. You will be receiving and shipping out packages. This position donot require any start-up fees and out-of-pocket expenses.

    You will be emailed with notification before any package comes. Each box has the Name, Tracking Number and content of it.
    After signing for a package you should send me a short email report containing the information listed above (Name,Tracking Number and Content).
    The shipping is very easy. You will receive special USPS shipping labels via email. You will need to print them and attach to the boxes using adhesive tape.
    You will not have to pay for the shipping. The labels are prepaid.

    Then you will need to take the boxes to your local USPS office and they will take care of the packages.
    You should not postpone shipping of the items, because the clients are always nervous about delays.

    Each salary is paid every 30 days. It means that you will receive your first salary on the 30th day of
    being employed by Unikey Merchandise Company Ltd. Salary is $3000. Salary will increase to $4000 after 60 days.
    Payment methods: Check, Bank transfer.

    Please feel free to ask me any questions.
    If you’re interested in this position, please let me know and I will email you further information.

    Thank you,
    Rosie Bobo
    Unikey Merchandise Company

    I signed the contract the other day and after looking for this company I see all of this. They send something to my home I aint taking it. Bump that ish… I feel stupid but at the same time i’m learning. The Rosie Bobo called me today and told me that everything was fine and even sent me business license of the company. I got it all in my e-mail account.. I dont trust it send me an advancement off top..

    Reply
    • Theo,
      This is 100% a scam. I did it for the whole month and never got paid. They cut off contact with me and now I’m just waiting for the Feds to stop by with a search warrant. I have started to get invoices from credit card companies in the mail for the “customers” I was shipping to. My address and their name. Looks like “UniKey” opened accounts under peoples names using my address.UniKey is not a registered company in UK and the address is in a town called Luton, not even in London. Anyways, stay away from these people.

    • Wow! Just received this same exact email. Except the company was called Mars and Company instead of Unikey. So glad you pasted this. It seemed to good to be true, now i have all the confirmation i need.

  373. Kathie after finding this site under my suspicion something was fishy I too got involved with Unikey. Problem was when I found this I already signed a contract and have had the first parcels show up today. I emailed the person who Ive been in contact with and explained this site and peoples comments. The persons name is Loie Tapp and not Grier Munroe. She explained to me that Grier recently got fired for stealing managers checks. Now the claim is that he is in jail and they are working on the situation. I would like to know if they are actually working on it with you Kathie or if its a blatent lie. I told them I would not send to P.O boxes because that is a red flag to me of illegal property. The packages seem legit they are from Newegg which is a computer software company. Im not worried about the packages because its not P.O Boxes but Im worried about getting paid. I applied for a warehouse manager position out of the local newspaper classified site and this place was the response. I told them I wanted proof of pay or pay after a week because I wasnt going to go on with this for a month not looking for real work if this is all a joke on me to be a free slave for a month. Dont get me wrong its not hard physical or mental labor its just the principle.

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    • Do not ship the packages i did it for 30 days. I contacted newegg they said they were closing the account. You will ship for 30 days them never hear from them again. I am contacting every person i shipped to plus the usps.

      Belinda

  374. We got involved in another one of these shipping scams. My boyfriend got this memo and come time to be paid, no more communications from this company. Keep your eyes open for GRIER MUNROE of UNIKEY MERCHANDISE COMPANY, LTD in London England. On one of his memos, he added his address and phone.

    We are located in England.
    Unikey Merchandise Company
    35 Tothill St, London SW1H9, United Kingdom
    Phone: 01582-356143
    Fax: 01582-356157
    we have website but currently it is on reconstruction, also we advertise in Europe local newspapers and magazines.

    Anyone got any idea how we can pursue action against this person or company in London?

    Kathie

    ___________
    See the memo below that we received:

    You seem to be the right person we are looking for! We can start within few days. Here are the short instructions:
    The position is home-based. You will be receiving and shipping out packages.

    You will be emailed with notification before any package comes. Each box has the Name, Tracking Number and content of it. After signing for a package you should send me a short email report containing the information listed above (Name,Tracking Number and Content). The shipping is very easy. You will receive special USPS shipping labels via email. You should print them and attach to the boxes using adhesive tape. You will not have to pay for the shipping. The labels are prepaid.

    Then you should take the boxes to your local USPS office and they will take care of the packages. You should not postpone shipping of the items, because the clients are always nervous about delays. Each salary is paid every 30 days. It means that you will receive your first salary on the 30th day of being employed by Unikey Merchandise Company Ltd. Salary is $3000. Salary will increase to $4000 after 60 days. Payment methods: Check, Bank transfer.

    Please feel free to ask me any questions. If you’re interested in this position, please let me know and I will email you further information.

    Thank you,
    Grier Munroe

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  375. Kind of same happened to me Rico. I got an e-mail today from a scammer (boy that was easy to tell) about a job offer. I have not and will not reply at all to them. They have my resume with number and address though which is kind of scary e-mail is as follows:

    Hello, Jacob.
    We’ve received and reviewed your resume. You seem to be the right person we are looking for.
    We can start within next few days.
    Here are the short instructions:
    The position is home-based. You will be receiving and shipping out packages. This position donot require any start-up fees and out-of-pocket expenses.

    You will be emailed with notification before any package comes. Each box has the Name, Tracking Number and content of it.
    After signing for a package you should send me a short email report containing the information listed above (Name,Tracking Number and Content).
    The shipping is very easy. You will receive special USPS shipping labels via email. You will need to print them and attach to the boxes using adhesive tape.
    You will not have to pay for the shipping. The labels are prepaid.

    Then you will need to take the boxes to your local USPS office and they will take care of the packages.
    You should not postpone shipping of the items, because the clients are always nervous about delays.

    Each salary is paid every 30 days. It means that you will receive your first salary on the 30th day of
    being employed by Unikey Merchandise Company Ltd. Salary is $3000. Salary will increase to $4000 after 60 days.
    Payment methods: Check, Bank transfer.

    Please feel free to ask me any questions.
    If you’re interested in this position, please let me know and I will email you further information.

    Thank you,
    Rosie Bobo
    Unikey Merchandise Company

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  376. Eddy, a scammer got my resume from a job site which has my address and after denying their work at home scam, they are threatening to cone to my house is this possible?

    Reply
    • Rico, these scammers have some balls. Save these threatening email and print them out. Next contact your local law enforcement to see what can be done. They’re the right people to talk to about this stuff.

    • Rico, this is a scam! UniKey is not a real company. I fell for this “company” for a few weeks and you will not be paid. 100% scam!

  377. Can you work as a Courier Agent?

    Hello,

    Can you work as a Courier Agent? I own a small shipping business and I tend to operate a high cost of operation and I want to cut down my expenses by employing someone in each state of USA apart from KENTUCKY where I am,someone who will be getting mails in bulk and open the bulk mail and dispatch them in units to there final destinations in there respective states, for example, the cost of sending each mail is $10.00 by UPS and we want to send out 100 mails, that would be $1000.00 which is too costly but we have a solution whereby, we ship the whole 100 mails in one package at the rate of $200.00 to you in your state and when you get it, you will open it and send the mail individually through USPS which will be $5.00 to $6.00 each and you can see that we will have a saving, $800 for bulk shipping plus $6 times 100 making $500.00 or $600.00, you can see we have saved $8,000, so please I need you to work for me on a part-time basis, and you will be paid $500.00 every week.

    You will be provided with funds to pay freight forwarder, you will be provided with funds to pay for USPS to dispatch the mails upfront, you will be provided with up to $3,400.00 to $4,000.00 as a running fund for dispatching the mails, sometimes, it may be packages of goods that you will be receiving and sometimes you may be required to pay for shipping and freight fees out of the funds we provide to you to pay another freight forwarder when we need the service of another freight forwarder, the items you will be re-mailing or shipping will include letters,office materials and office equipments, home theater, electronics and some other general consumer goods, I want to assure you that you will never use your own money for any expenses and you are not require to buy anything to begin the job,the job will only take 4 to 5 hours of your time in a week and you can work whatever hours you want, the name of my Business is E Wheet Shipping Company and I am located in KENTUCKY, the job is very simple once you have an address where you can accept mails and packages, and also have the time to re-mail the mails and packages through USPS sometime through some other freight forwarders, the mails and packages will contain gift cards,letters, office materials and office equipments, home theater, electronics and some other general consumer goods, you don’t need any much space, they are packages you can put in your room, or in your garage. You will have to present an ID either driver’s license or any other personal ID, all I wanted to ensure is that you have an ID to show to the delivery man when packages will be delivered to you and you have to show some sense of sincerity as you will be entrusted with clients mails, packages and funds to utilize for re-mailing expenses, please do let me know when you are ready to start and let me know if you have all the requirements needed for the job, you need to provide your information as well in order to proceed further.

    *RESUME INFORMATION NEEDED*

    Full Names:
    Full Address: (P.O. BOX NOT ACCEPTED)
    City:
    State:
    Zip Code:
    Cell Number:
    Present Job:
    Age :

    Reason for taking up this job, and please note, you must be above 18 years of age to be eligible for this job.

    You are going to be employed as Associate Logistic Personnel and your employment is based on a 1099 status, your first salary $500.00 salary will be paid by check and the re-mailing funds will be provided constantly which will never finish in order to avoid you spending your own money so when the re-mailing funds are low additional re-mailing funds will be provided, and you are not require to buy anything to begin the job, it is a straight forward job opportunity.

    Please do let me know how we should proceed and you can get start immediately and ensure you send your RESUME INFORMATION Asap
    Our Company Federal Tax ID is 13-3263515
    E Wheet Shipping Company
    721 Plum Springs Loop
    Bowling Green, KY 42101-9122.
    U.S.A
    ——————————————————————————————————————–

    That is the email i woke up to this morning..and something told me no let me look and check and well i sure am glad that i did.

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    • This is the same email I got from Robert Altintop except his business is called “Container Alliance Shipping Company ” located in California & he was only paying $350/wk. I did my research this is a real shipping company in Los Angeles, CA but when I contacted the owner of the real company &  he told me it   a scam!! I discovered this website after I was contacted by the owner. I wanted to post the ad that was sent to me to avoid others from being scam  by this company.   I received this email from Craigslist:

       Hello,
                                      Can you work as a Courier Agent?   I own a small shipping business and I tend to operate a high   cost of operation and I want to cut down my expenses by   employing someone in each state of USA apart from CALIFORNIA where I am,someone who will be getting mails in bulk and open the   bulk mail and dispatch them in units to there final   destinations in there respective states, for example, the   cost of sending each mail is $10.00 by UPS and we want to   send out 100 mails, that would be $1000.00 which is too costly but we have a solution whereby, we ship the whole 100 mails in one package at the rate of $200.00 to you in your state and   when you get it, you will open it and send the mail individually through USPS which will be $5.00 to $6.00 each and   you can see that we will have a saving, $800 for bulk shipping plus $6 times 100 making $500.00 or $600.00, you can see we have saved $8,000, so please I need you to work for me on a part-time basis, and you will be paid $350.00 every week.
                               
        You will be provided with funds to   pay freight forwarder, you will be provided with funds to pay for USPS to dispatch the mails upfront, you will be provided with up to $3,400.00 to $4,000.00 as a running fund for   dispatching the mails, sometimes, it may be packages of goods that you will be receiving and sometimes you may be required to pay for shipping and freight fees out of the funds we provide to you to pay another freight forwarder when we need the service of another freight forwarder, the items you will be re-mailing or shipping will include letters,office materials and office equipments, home theater, electronics and some other general consumer goods, I want to assure you that you will never use   your own money for any expenses and you are not require to buy anything to begin the job,the job will only take 4 to 5 hours of your time in a week and you can work   whatever hours you want, the name of my Business is Container Alliance Shipping Company and I am located in CALIFORNIA, the job is very simple once you have an address where you can accept mails and packages, and also have the time to re-mail the mails and packages through USPS sometime through some other freight forwarders, the mails and packages will   contain gift cards,letters, office materials and office equipments, home theater, electronics and some other general consumer goods, you don’t need any much space, they are packages you can put in your room, or in your garage. You will have to present an ID either driver’s license or any other personal ID, all I wanted to ensure is that you have an ID to show to the delivery man when packages will be delivered to you and you have to show some sense of sincerity as you will be entrusted with clients mails, packages and funds to utilize for re-mailing expenses, please do let me know when you are ready to start and let me know if you have all the requirements needed for the job, you need to provide your information as well in order to   proceed further.

      *RESUME INFORMATION   NEEDED*

      Full Names:Full Address: (P.O. BOX NOT ACCEPTED)City:State:Zip Code:Cell Number:Present Job:Age :

      Reason for taking up this job, and please note,   you must be above 18 years of age to be eligible for this   job.
            You are going to be employed as Associate Logistic   Personnel and your employment is based on a 1099 status, your first salary $350.00 salary will be paid by check and the re-mailing funds will be provided constantly which will never finish in order to avoid you spending your own money so when the re-mailing funds are low additional   re-mailing funds will be provided, and you are not require to buy anything to begin the job, it is a straight forward job opportunity.
      Please do let me know how we should proceed and you can get start immediately and ensure you send your RESUME INFORMATION   AsapOur Company Federal Tax ID is 13-2042324Container Alliance Shipping Company5001 Wilshire Blvd #448Los Angeles, CA 90036
      U.S.A

    • Thanks for sharing. That’s what the scam artist do, they use real company’s legitimate brand and name. But you were smart to contact the real company.

  378. Hello – About 1 year ago I was contacted from someone with the Secret Shopper business. The email even had a trademark sign by the signature. Yes it is a real business, but the scammer had a gmail address and was trying to get you to forward counterfeit money orders! You can call the money order issuer to have specific money orders/cashier’s checks verified.

    Reply
    • Scammers do this all the time. They reference legit businesses in their emails when contacting you. But the key is to notice what you did which is the from email address or the contact information they use. If they’re part of the legit company they claim to be, their email address and other contact information will reflect that.

      We actually discussed this fake check cashing nonsense here:
      https://www.workathomenoscams.com/2007/10/16/fake-checks-wire-transfer-scams-fakechecksorg-fights-back/

      Thanks for sharing either way.

    • Well sorry to say I got bamboozled by a company callled Bristol Cargo Services, just wasn’t thinking straight and started shipping items I received, what made the red flag go up was a leter from a bank addressed to a mans name I didn’t know with my address, stating they had made his address change request. And on that same day this company said there would be a restricted mail parcel to be delivered, and it was the same person that made his address change…I contacted my local police and have given them all of my documentation, which I have to say that was the only smart thing I did was save everything, so they have a ton of information to continue their investigation…and hopefully if not busted than at least cease the operation. What angers me the most, they have stolen credit information from innocent people and involved me in criminal activity…

    • Thanks for sharing this scam with us. I agree it’s very upsetting to be set up like this. But as long we get the word out it helps others avoid being a victim. So thanks for sharing.

  379. This is another one that I received.

    We have received and reviewed your agreement signed. We feel proud to tell you that you are now accepted and registered to the position applied. From this time you are an official employee of our company. Here you will find first instructions about your main job duties:

    1. Find a closest USPS (EMS) office at http://www.usps.com/locator/welcome.htm?from=home_header&page=locatepostoffice
    2. Make a record of this information for your convenience
    3. Register your personal Vilerdi account at https://vilerdi.org/tm //Done. Account activated

    That’s it. Please wait 1-2 business days for the appearance of the first tasks and check your account at least once per day. Thank you

    Reply
  380. This is the email that I received from Career Builders.

    Hello, . Everything is legal and real.

    We are located in England.
    Unikey Merchandise Company
    35 Tothill St, London SW1H9, United Kingdom
    Phone: 01582-356143
    Fax: 01582-356157
    we have website but currently it is on reconstruction, also we advertise in Europe local newspapers and magazines.

    Usa market has best prices, so we are reselling different stuff, usually electronics, auto parts, clothes etc. Unfortunately, stores don’t accept resellers, so we need shipping managers. shipping manager receive packages from stores, repack it per provided instructions and reship packages worldwide to end customers.

    To obtain this position we have to fill in your information in our employee database.

    Please provide full name and current address with phone homecell, so we fill in and accept you. I will email you signed and notarial certified contract. You will need to sign it and send back to us via fax or email.

    Usually you’ll receive 1-5 packages per day, 1-15 lbs each.

    Each salary is paid every 30 days. It means that you will receive your first salary on the 30th day of being employed by Unikey Merchandise Company Ltd. A $3000 cashiers check will be sent to you by mail. (bank transfer also available as payment option). Salary will increase to $4000 after 60 days.

    Yours sincerely,
    Alvincia Arnecke

    Reply
    • 100% scam, Melvin. Unikey is not a company listed in the UK directory of businesses and the address is an address in a town called Luton, not London. 3 weeks into shipping I found this site. I “worked” for them for a month pretty much knowing it wasn’t legit. But it is def not legit.3 weeks into shipping I found this site. Finished the last week to see what happened and did not get paid. Stay away!

  381. Hey Eddy.
    I got this email from this “company” after applying on Careerbuilder.com. I have been shipping products for them for almost a month now. I am due to be paid this week but after looking at this site I doubt that’s going to happen. I went to the police and the cop I talked to said to keep doing it and see if I get paid!! He also referred me to the post office and they gave me a number to call. After speaking with them, they told me this is most likely a scam and to stop all communication with them and return products to sender. I kind of want to do it for 2 more days and see what happens but I don’t want the Feds coming to my house! I haven’t put out any money or given any personal info other than my name and address.
    I saw this same post on this site from 7/23/10 from Kevin. Same email but from a different “company” and different contact.I asked the Kevin if he did it and no reply. Any help would be appreciated, Eddy…..Thanks

    We are located in England.
    Unikey Merchandise Company
    35 Tothill St, London SW1H9, United Kingdom
    Phone: 01582-356143
    Fax: 01582-356157
    we have website but currently it is on reconstruction, also we advertise in Europe local newspapers and magazines.

    Usa market has best prices, so we are reselling different stuff, usually electronics, auto parts, clothes etc. Unfortunately, stores don’t accept resellers, so we need shipping managers. shipping manager receive packages from stores, repack it per my instructions and reship packages worldwide to end customers.

    To obtain this position we have to fill in your information in our employee database.

    Please provide full name and current address with phone homecell, so we fill in and accept you. I will email you signed and notarial certified contract. You will need to sign it and send back to us via fax or email.
    Usually you’ll receive 1-5 packages per day, 1-15 lbs each.

    Each salary is paid every 30 days. It means that you will receive your first salary on the 30th day of being employed by Unikey Merchandise Company Ltd. A $3000 cashiers check will be sent to you by mail. (bank transfer also available as payment option). Salary will increase to $4000 after 60 days.

    Yours sincerely,
    Grier Munroe

    Reply
  382. E Wheet shipping company aka maria polowski has contacted me with a similar almost identical offer. I’m so happy that I stumbled upon this page while trying to research this company, which by the way has absolutely zero presence on the web. Unfortunately, I had already completed the resume. If they ship anything to me I am going to refuse it! I have already requested additional contact info and if supplied, I will submit this to the proper authorities. Thanks again!

    Reply
    • I’m not surprised. The con artists are lazy and basically use the same stuff over and over again. They may switch up some things but it’s pretty consistent. After all why change something that already makes you a lot of money. Fortunately you did your research so I’m happy you didn’t become a victim. Spread the word so others can avoid it.

    • I’m not surprised. The con artists are lazy and basically use the same stuff over and over again. They may switch up some things but it’s pretty consistent. After all why change something that already makes you a lot of money. Fortunately you did your research so I’m happy you didn’t become a victim. Spread the word so others can avoid it.

  383. E Wheet shipping company aka maria polowski has contacted me with a similar almost identical offer. I’m so happy that I stumbled upon this page while trying to research this company, which by the way has absolutely zero presence on the web. Unfortunately, I had already completed the resume. If they ship anything to me I am going to refuse it! I have already requested additional contact info and if supplied, I will submit this to the proper authorities. Thanks again!

    Reply
  384. http://www.wailtc.com is another scam forwarding package.They sent me an email;

    Employment opportunity
    From:
    Letter
    Add to Contacts
    To: **************@yahoo.com
    Dear ,*****************

    we have received and reviewed your recent resume and we would like to offer you employment with Wai LTC Limited in the position of company representative (average salary rate $2000-3000) starting February 2011.

    This is perfect as an additional job, you can still have your main job and work with us at the same time.

    Please visit our secure website https://www.waiLTC.com for more information. If you have any questions regarding this message, offer of employment or anything else, please do not hesitate to contact me. We are excited to have you join our company and look forward to work with you. If you are interested, please complete the following steps:

    1. Read Employment Agreement.doc and Job Details.doc documents attached to this e-mail
    2. Create your personal account at https://www.waiLTC.com/tm Your account will be activated within 1-2 hours during business day
    3. Print, fill and fax signed documents to US toll free 866-497-5298 or simply reply to this e-mail with attached pictures of signed agreement

    Then wait for reply

    Sincerely Yours,

    Veronica Parastatidis
    Wai LTC HR manager
    customer.service@wailtc.com

    Letter Value: 2EAC2B-9D1B87

    i fell for it..i thought it was a scam at first so i emailed her but then she replied that its not a scam so i thought it was ok to try i accepted the job offer. after a few weeks i got packages needs to be redelivered international & so i did..how stupid i am!!! then its pay back time and they told me that there not going to pay me shit for some reason..i got pissed so i told them straight up what i feel & i also change all my information to der employees account they made for us.i keep all the references like shipping labels & all the email she sent to me as proof of evidence…i hope you guys wont fall for this too!!!

    Reply
  385. has anyone ever heard of Teikano Logistics they are offering me the same kind of job..i sent in my applications and im already to go…it jus seemed to good to be true so i started a lil research cuz i dont wanna be scammed or scam other people…please help if you have heard of this company..or is it best to jus stay away from this form of business all together

    Reply
    • I am currenly involed with them…. GOood thing I came across this website… Everything seem so legit.. I even spoke with an ” employee” at one point…. Well obiviously this seem like all the other scams, and lord knows that I can’t risk going to jail… I currently have a package from them…I was instructed not to open it. Well guess this is my last package…I will be going to the police station in the morning.

  386. Thank you very much for this information! I’m always suspicious when I receive a job offer that seems too good to be true… I just received this email today:

    Subject: Can you work as a mail dispatcher?
    From: Eric Howell

    Hello,
    Can you work as a mail dispatcher? I own a small shipping business and I tend to operate a high cost of operation and I want to cut down my expenses by employing someone in each state of USA apart from KENTUCKY where I am,someone who will be getting mails in bulk and open the bulk mail and dispatch them in units to there final destinations in there respective states, for example, the cost of sending each mail is $10.00 by UPS and we want to send out 100 mails, that would be $1000.00 which is too costly but we have a solution whereby, we ship the whole 100 mails in one package at the rate of $200.00 to you in your state and when you get it, you will open it and send the mail individually through USPS which will be $5.00 to $6.00 each and you can see that we will have a saving, $800 for bulk shipping plus $6 times 100 making $500.00 or $600.00, you can see we have saved $8,000, so please I need you to work for me on a part-time basis, and you will be paid $500.00 every week.
    You will be provided with funds to pay freight forwarder, you will be provided with funds to pay for USPS to dispatch the mails upfront, you will be provided with up to $3,400.00 to $4,000.00 as a running fund for dispatching the mails, sometimes, it may be packages of goods that you will be receiving and sometimes you may be required to pay for shipping and freight fees out of the funds we provide to you to pay another freight forwarder when we need the service of another freight forwarder, the items you will be re-mailing or shipping will include letters,office materials and office equipments, home theater, electronics and some other general consumer goods, I want to assure you that you will never use your own money for any expenses and you are not require to buy anything to begin the job,the job will only take 4 to 5 hours of your time in a week and you can work whatever hours you want, the name of my Business is Universal Shipping Company and I am located in KENTUCKY, the job is very simple once you have an address where you can accept mails and packages, and also have the time to re-mail the mails and packages through USPS sometime through some other freight forwarders, the mails and packages will contain gift cards,letters, office materials and office equipments, home theater, electronics and some other general consumer goods, you don’t need any much space, they are packages you can put in your room, or in your garage. You will have to present an ID either driver’s license or any other personal ID, all I wanted to ensure is that you have an ID to show to the delivery man when packages will be delivered to you and you have to show some sense of sincerity as you will be entrusted with clients mails, packages and funds to utilize for re-mailing expenses, please do let me know when you are ready to start and let me know if you have all the requirements needed for the job, you need to provide your information as well in order to proceed further.

    *RESUME INFORMATION NEEDED*

    Full Names:
    Full Address: (P.O. BOX NOT ACCEPTED)
    City:
    State:
    Zip Code:
    Cell Number:
    Present Job:
    Age :

    Reason for taking up this job, and please note, you must be above 18 years of age to be eligible for this job.

    You are going to be employed as Associate Logistic Personnel and your employment is based on a 1099 status, your first salary $500.00 salary will be paid by check and the re-mailing funds will be provided constantly which will never finish in order to avoid you spending your own money so when the re-mailing funds are low additional re-mailing funds will be provided, and you are not require to buy anything to begin the job, it is a straight forward job opportunity.

    Please do let me know how we should proceed and you can get start immediately and ensure you send your RESUME INFORMATION Asap
    Our Company Federal Tax ID is 13-3263515
    E Wheet Shipping Company
    721 Plum Springs Loop
    Bowling Green, KY 42101-9122.
    U.S.A

    -Hope this helps. Best wishes to all!

    Reply
  387. I was wondering if anyone can help me here? I fell victim to this scam back in 2009 and did not know it was stolen goods and the police raided my house and took my computers and stuff. Well, I had the Secret Servic and the USPS at my house today wanting to collaborate my story with the police back in December of 2009. The police back then did not type the report to say what I had said to them and so I told them everything once again, obviously the truth. Well, they said they have to give the information to the U.S. Attorney Federal Prosecutor’s office in Michigan and they will decide whether to prosecute me or not. Has anyone else been prosecuted for this? I cannot go to prison. I did nto know these were stolen good and I am so terrified right now. I would appreciate any and all help ASAP.

    Reply
  388. @Eddy Salamon
    Unofortunately we are an other victim forwarding packages fraud to russia luckly sure it was too good to be true when start receiving stuff like tires,laptops,cameras all expensive stuff and all send to russia then you and yourself start thinking then saying omg that must be a scam and then wish u can go back and never done it.we still have 3 packages and we r planning to go and reportit and give the packages and labels and adresses we shipped them to once the station opens tomorrow was wondering if we will be in troubles do we need a lawyer ?i know we have nothing to be scared yeah we were so stupid we should have done our research
    any advice?
    thank you

    Reply
    • Hi Jim,

      You’re not stupid. It happens to the best of us. My advice is to learn from this mistake and always do your research from now on. I don’t know much about the legality issue. I’m sure you can visit a local postal office and ask questions about how to report fraud or if you’ve been a victim of it.

  389. Post the first email he sent you along with the email address. Post any names. I fell for the same thing even the ups security guy showed up. I would gather all the emails and everything and save it just incase anyone comes for you. Do you have the box the psp go came in. It should have the merchant name on it. Call and offer to sent it back, even offer to pay for it if you have to otherwise they can prosecute you for credit card fraud. If you still fell very bad about it I would go to the police and file a report (although I would not tell them you tried to sell it). Refuse any packages that show up and if anything is left at your door mark return to sender and through in the mail box. I sent almost 60 packages in this scam and got in no trouble.

    Reply
  390. Steve at airandsea. I looked up the “company”, it’s called Air Sea International Forwarding. They just sent a PSP GO. Didn’t know what to think at first, i didn’t get my “instruction email” till this morning, though I signed for it yesterday. Haven’t even heard from “Steve” for at least two weeks, so we thought my son’s dad might have sent it. Am I going to go to jail because I signed for the package? Thinking that it was sent by my boys’ father we opened it up and messed with it, tried to sell it at gamestop…what di I do now, call the police on myself? angela0281@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  391. I got this one today.

    Even though some of these companies show up on the BetterBusinessBureau website and have a legit-looking website, it’s all too good to be true. Do the math. A company offers to pay you $35 per order completed when the actual product may cost about $75 and shipping costs, let’s say, $10–that’s 41% of the total cost of everything that goes to you. How does the company stand to make any money? And why wouldn’t the seller just ship the item directly to the customer? It doesn’t make any sense.

    Email:

    We are glad you are interested in work in our Company and we would like to provide you more details about our Company and the position of Outside Support Representative.
    This letter contains 3 attached documents. In the first one you may find information on our company and the services we provide. The information on the position of Outside Support Representative is provided in the second document. The third document is the application form you need to fill out and send it to us using e-mail.

    Please note: transition of the information is being concluded through the protected data channels, all transmitted information is confidential and are not revealed outside the Company.

    If you have any questions please feel free to ask them.

    Best regards,
    NP Delivery Inc.
    Human Resource Department

    They offered to pay $2500 – 3500 per month ($35 per complete order) to receive a package, look over it, write a report to the company, and ship it back out to a customer. They claim that all you have to work is 1-2 hours a day, 6-8 hours a week to achieve this salary.
    If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.

    They even have a website: http://www.np-comp.com

    And I did check them out on the BBB website, and they are on there, but that doesn’t mean that they are entirely legit.

    Reply
    • Thanks for sharing. A lot of times the scam artist will use the information of legitimate company when contacting you. So if you do happen to do your research it’s clean. But here’s an easy way to spot they’re not who they claim to be, check the from email address. Is it actually from …@LegitCompanyDomainName.com or is it from some free email account like gmail.com, yahoo.com, etc.

      Visit the homepage of the legit company they claim to be not the website they may provide you. Then call or email that legit company and ask them if they have a position the scam artist is claiming to offer. They’ll probably say they don’t even know who this person is or the position in question.

      At the end of the day it’s easy to spot this nonsense without even doing all that. Once they start mentioning shipping products etc, it’s time to say good bye.

      Thanks for sharing.

  392. Trina,

    I totally hear you. When I first got into this industry I never anticipated that one would have to worry about things like this. But this industry is filled with nonsense like this. But fortunately you have found this site. It’s all about doing your research before taking action on any of these opportunities and you’ll avoid stuff like this.

    Just take it for a learning experience like so many of us have. There are legitimate ways to make money from home. Now that you’re on this site you’ll learn of many of them:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/jobs
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations

    Thanks for sharing. I’m confident you’ve just helped someone else avoid this scam.

    Reply
  393. I was scamed by a person On the internet and I was asking Pay Pal to cancel the money within 30 minutes but it was trying to pay it before I got it stoped they had never paid thay quick before they sent Him the money within 3 hours and did not one thing to Help me They made it sound like it was ordered for a long time.You know what you have to go through to get money back with them. I just stoped and took all I had in Pay Pal out.

    Reply
  394. Dear Ones: second entity is from
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    hr.juliareed@yahoo.com
    Dear JobSeeker, Non-profit organization offers you a position of Mail Order I…

    Dec 27 (3 days ago)
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    Dec 27 (3 days ago)
    hr.juliareed@yahoo.com
    to me

    show details Dec 27 (3 days ago)

    Dear JobSeeker,

    Non-profit organization offers you a position of Mail Order Inspector.

    Our fund receives international help from people and organizations throughout the world, and we are always in need of new employees, responsible for forwarding donations to local children’s houses and shelters in Europe and Asia. Our mission is to help children in need, wherever they are, and provide them with all possible comfort and protection.

    Main responsibilities:

    The task will be to manage the process of receiving and sending packages from our sponsors. The aim is to maintain delivery service in accordance with established procedure.
    Duties:
    receiving packages with donations
    registering package in database, checking it for defects and mechanical damages, sending necessary information to Representativere
    re-packing, combining packages
    sending to charity funds, shelters, volunteers worldwide
    counting the amount of received and forwarded packages, making reports

    All deliveries and sendings of packages with donations are paid in advance by our sponsors. No additional out-of-pocket expenses. Employee doesn’t pay for any delivery, shipping and handling.

    Additionally, we will be glad if our Employees assist with special projects for children, bring new ideas to improve the process of work.

    Job Benefits
    – Average salary about 1500$ per month
    – Overall annual wages of $25,000-$35,000
    – Home based job with flexible working schedule
    – Advanced bonus system
    – Opportunity to have additional income and help children throughout the world

    General Requirements
    – US residents;
    – Permanent access to Internet;
    – Understanding of basic computer operations;
    – Excellent self-organization and responsibility;
    – Ability to wowork independently with little supervision
    – Home office

    In order to apply for this position please send your recent resume.
    Please note that we consider only candidates with full contact information, including contact phone numbers!
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    I am so glad I listened to my intuition and then found this site. I’m glad to help others.

    Lyn Gilbert

    Reply
    • Lyn,

      Thanks for sharing this scam with others. Trust me when I say someone else will find this site and possibly avoid this scam because of your part here. I’m so happy you followed your instincts as well. If you continue to do this and your research, you won’t ever have to worry about scams. When people ignore their instincts or let desperation get the better of them this is when they become victims. I’m just glad you’re not one of them.

      In any event, as always we list pre-screened job leads here:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/jobs

      and my personal recommendations here:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations

      I hope they help you in your search. I hope to see you here again.

      Take care.

  395. Dear Ones: I had 2 companies e-mail me – one is as follows:

    Reply
    |
    goods.bymail@yahoo.com
    to me

    show details Dec 27 (4 days ago)

    Dear Jobseeker,

    We are contacting you because you posted your resume on CareerBuilder.com website. We thought you might be interested in a part-time position we currently have but let us give you some information about our company first.

    GoodsbyMail was founded in 2001 and now it’s one of the leading marketing agencies in Sweden.
    Our company is a team of professionals with huge experience who can perform any tasks in the fields of advertisement and marketing. We have our international offices in Poland and Russia, this makes us able to carry out advertising campaigns both in Eastern and Western Europe without intermediaries.
    Due to increased number of orders from American customers we are planning to establish an office in USA in next 3-4 month. At this moment we are hiring for the position of purchasing agent.

    So today, we are glad to offer you to:

    :: Flexible working schedule 4-5 hours daily
    :: Stable earnings 2,5 to 4k monthly
    :: An entire system of bonuses and benefits
    :: Full training provided

    The main advantages of working as a Purchasing Agent are:

    :: You don’t need any experience or specific knowledge
    :: You don’t need to make any advance payments
    :: This job won’t take much of your time

    Your range of duties will include:

    :: Processing of purchasing orders
    :: Organization of purchasing office equipment
    :: Organization of delivery process to company’s offices
    :: Preparation of financial reports purchasing orders

    In exchange for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and a positive, fun working environment.

    If you are interested please send us your inquires to apply.
    Please attach your detailed resume to reply.

    ====
    Yours faithfully,
    Mary Flatcher
    HR Senior Manager
    GoodsbyMail
    646-688-5749
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    I’ll post the second one as soon as I send this.

    Lyn Gilbert

    Reply
  396. Hi
    I am currently fell as a victim of reshipping scam. It was from below wesite
    http://www.emscomp.com and the lady Elena

    I had already received 20 packages and shipped to international address in Russia. Untill 1 week before I knew about the fraud and returned all teh 4 packges and did not receive anything.
    One of the local police has came to my house and enquired regarding the packet. I have told tha i have reshipped to Russia address adn provided documents like shipping label.

    I also got phone call from another Police officer from avon city and enquirying for the repackging scam.

    Do I need to consult legal authority. Anybody has fell victim of same and in my situation. Please share your news.

    Regards
    J

    Reply
  397. Just fyi, I always check out the connections that these scammers use to try to suck you in. For example, TransMInc. is still out there (2 years later!) spamming people and using DHL International GmBH as the group they are part of. Per DHL they have no idea who these people are and do not work with them. Another GREAT way to check out a company is to look at the website they have given you and check the ownership at whois.com. Whois will show you when it was set up and by who. MOST of these spammers will use sites like Domains By Proxy as the owner and will have PROTECTED info meaning they don’t give a name, etc.

    After that, I go to the secretary of state’s office and look up the business name’s state. I was recently contacted by recruitingandstaffingcareers.com. Their whois lists Domain by Proxy and they are NOT registered in the state they claim. They also list FL as their corporate address but their phone number is in South Carolina somewhere. You can also look up the supposed corporate headquarters address they are using by going to googlemaps.com. I found one of these scammers using a location that was in the middle of a public park???? Yeah right…..

    Just a few tips and tricks to keep you safe from scammers. I also do NOT typically respond to free email services such as yahoo, gmail, live, hotmail, etc. MOST legit businesses will at least get a paid service email and those are traceable. Some will get emails associated with their actual businss name. TransMinc has a legit website host that allows them email addresses to but most of them are still using hotmail or yahoo emails. Why? Probably because their website host has caught on to the fraud and they can’t access their email account? Maybe? Could potential victims be that lucky?

    It’s amazing to me that two years later this TransMInc is still pulling the same SCAM and nobody has shut all of them down. Very sad.

    Reply
  398. Here is one I almost fell for the other day but thanks to this site I didn’t :

    From: gevonuz

    Hello.

    Below you will find the details regarding the position

    We will ship the packages and the correspondence to your address. You will have to check the contents and repack the boxes if they are damaged. You will earn $24-$40 for the each parcel reshipped.

    What do you ship?

    Electronics: laptops, cameras, lenses.

    => What couriers do you work with?

    Shipments should be sent via USPS, FedEx, UPS or DHL.

    => When will I get my first payment?

    We pay for $24-$40 for the each shipped package. Before you get your first pay you have to reship 10 packages.

    => Who pays for the outgoing postage of the packages?

    We provide USPS prepaid shipping labels so you won’t have to pay out of your pocket.

    => Why don’t you ship the packages directly to your clients? Why do you need a middle man?

    Most of our suppliers don’t ship internationally through USPS. We can’t afford shipping via fedex or ups. It’s very expensive.

    => How many units a week would be expected to turn around?

    It will be 3-5 for the first time, then the amount can be increased up to 20-25.

    We are going to ship expensive merchandise that’s why we need to double check the candidates.
    In order to start please provide your correct address, contact phone numbers and a scanned copy of your ID or an utility bill for a verification. Then we will ship the first test package to your address.You can send your utility bill to our fax: +1 8002139…

    If you are interested in the position please contact your manager and send all the details for the position to Melissa Bowman at melbwn@…….

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  399. @Eddy Salomon:

    I came across this thread when I was trying to research ‘package shipping scams’ just to see if there was such a thing. I wanted to make sure I was making the right decision in not moving forward with this online “EXPRESS MAIL SERVICES”.

    Thanks for the information. I appreciate the tips. I’ll be sure to check out those links.

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  400. Since I’ve been unemployed for almost a year, I’ve been desperate to find work since the area I live in is hurting from this economy–thousands of layoffs…making it hard to find any work in this area, so I’ve been trying to find other alternatives, such as work-from-home, but so far…nothing. So discouraging. I still continue to submit my resume to everyone and anyone who will notice. I suspect this is how I got the following email message the other day:

    “Hi.
    If you’re willing to work for a large logistics company please contact with us via email.
    The average salary will be around $700-$1000 Weekly
    It’s not multi-level marketing, or sales position and fully free for start.
    Thank you,
    Alexey Morozov”

    …Then I replied with;

    “Hello? Okay. I’ll bite. What is this position all about?”

    …For which I received the following reply:

    “Hello!
    Thank you for your reply
    You can find all information about Correspondence Assistant/Representative at our web site http://www.emscomp.com/vacancies/
    If you are interested you can click the application form link at the page “Vacancies” and proceed with registration.
    To apply for Correspondence Assistant/Representative vacancy you should print, sign and send us Employment Agreement that you can find at your control panel after registration.
    You should send Agreement to our fax: 888-371-4467 or scan it and email to your manager: elena.emscomp@gmail.com
    It’s not a sales position and there’re absolutely no start up fees. We would like to point out that this job may become a good additional employment for you. You may have a primary employment or a running business and still cooperate with us because this job will not take a lot of your time.
    Thank you”

    …So I checked out their website, which appears legit, I’m not clear on the name of the biz, accept to say that the site looks like it’s called EXPRESS MAIL SERVICES, but something still made me feel uneasy, so I responded with the following:

    “Hello,
    This opportunity almost sounds too good to be true. In light of the many online job scams in existence, I am requesting your reassurance that this is indeed a legitimate opportunity.
    I have been approached in the past of fraudulent job opportunities and have suffered the outcome of such opportunities. Being that I am currently unemployed and desperate for employment, I am just concerned that I may encounter more hardship as well as heartache should this opportunity result in another failed option on my part.
    I appreciate your cooperation and understanding with regard to my concerns. If I have your assurance that this is indeed legitimate, I will gladly submit my application to work with your organization.
    I will await your prompt reply.
    Thank you!”

    …And the response I received was: “Hello, We can send you our business license if you want.”

    …So I replied with:

    “Hello Elena,
    Thanks for your response and offer. I have decided to apply, however, if you’re offering to forward a copy of the business license, that would certainly enhance my comfort level. If it isn’t too much trouble, please proceed with that information as I equally proceed with my application. Thanks again for offering to calm my nerves!”

    …So she responds back with an attached copy of their business license…but it’s all in Russian…for which I haven’t a clue what it all says and since it’s a .pdf formatted document, I don’t know how to translate that online. She provided the following message in the body of her email:

    “Hello,
    Please write me all questions to my email elena.emscomp@gmail.com
    Also we wait signed agreement and documents from you. Business License attached.
    Elena”

    I admit that I was tempted, but I’ve decided not to proceed with them since my instincts are telling me “Don’t Do IT!!!” …So instead, I will continue to try to find something…somewhere….I just hope I find it before my unemployment runs out!! HELP!!! …If anyone knows of legitimate work from home…and I mean REAL WORK..Not any of the phony stuff–I want to be hired by a company as an employee or a contractor (I’ve been an Adm.Asst/Legal Asst./Dispatcher (All Clerical Work) for over 20 years)….PLEASE..PLEASE…PLEASE…Pass that onto me….PLEASE….. (feel free to message me at: exotiq88@gmail.com) Thanks!!!

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  401. Hello guys, my name is Mark. Geez it really seems to be nothing ligit these days. I am a student at Cal State Northridge & money is super tight these days. Anyways, to make a short story even shorter I was scammed on a scheme like this recently and unfortunately did not find this sit prior. I was applying for jobs on-line and craigslist when a company called RealEARTH & a rep by the name of Michelle Trans contacted me by email and shared how they were interested in me. ( this was about March 2010. She said they were currently looking for different positions for the company, like; secretaries, administration & people to ship goods for them. & to submit a THIS IS WHAT SWEPT ME OFF MY FEET ABOUT THE WHOLE THING, SINCE THEY WERE NOT SOME PREDATORY COMPANY ASKING for A SPECIFIC POSITION WHICH USUALLY BRINGS UP RED FLAGS FOR ME. So after that email I looked up the the company in google and the first result was a lotion minerals company that specifically shipped orders bulk off of eBay and other representatives, so to me this info concurred with what she said. So after this I said I was interested and she replied back with a small application form that did not ask for anything in depth except my drivers license and address. I faxed the info to her only putting a post-it over the drivers license #. No less than a week later she replies back and says they have shipping positions open with a 100$ commission a package. At this time it sounded to good to be true so I replied and said great, i cant wait! I had a couple questions like how would I be paid because im not gonna ship the orders and expect you to pay me after. She assured me there was a new pre paid payment plan that would be shipped with the package & pre paid shipping. However if you did not ship the package you would be terminated from RealEARTH. As the week went on I hadn’t heard back from her, so I emailed her a couple more times asking the status. The following week she emailed me saying the that orders were not filled that month and even their older agents barely had orders to ship & OCT and NOV contracts were fulfilled and would in fact be shipped. Sure enough Oct came and she emailed me saying that I would receive instructions and packages from there company via fed ex and ups with tracking numbers. ( which also lessened my cautions ) So within 2 days she sends me an email saying there were 2 packages coming within the next couple days and gave me tracking #’s inside the email. The next email she sent the next day said how the packages would have their agents name on them and the person I was shipping the package to and instructions would be attached. I told my mom that I would be getting packages from that company and if i was not home to pick them up off the door step. The next day I was away from the house and my mom called me and said the UPS lady asked her if there was anyone to sign a package for PAMELA KNUCKLES that lived here. My mom said no theres no one by that name here. So my mom called me and said the package had to do with that co and I said yea I know but why was my name not on it and why couldnt they leave it there. Come to find out this co. RealEarth and this lady MICHELLE TRANS emailed the package to my address with a different name, specifically PAMELA KNUCKLES. My mom and I discussed this and how it had to be shady. We pretty much figured it out and now coming on this web site this shipping forwarding scam and the details just confirm what we thought. I dont know how the scammers expect these victims to sign their name for a package for a name that does not belong to anyone in the house OR if they are banking on fed ex and UPS to leave the package with no sig. Anyways, im glad that I avoided shipping the packages but humbly wish I would have done more research. and avoided the whole situation. hopefully this comment on this blog will help and assist the next person being sucked into this scam plot.

    Reply
    • Mark,

      I’m glad you figured this scam out. Don’t worry there are plenty of legitimate options out there. As long as you know how to do your research you’ll be fine. Don’t let this bad experience strop you from achieving your goal of working at home. Think of it this way. This scam lead you to this site where we list new and legitimate jobs every day:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/jobs , provide you with advice on how to research any company: http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams (watch the video) and where I have provided you with personal recommendations you can trust and get started with: http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations

      So out of this negative experience you’ve gained a lot of good that can lead to some great things for you. So run with it and learn from this experience. Thanks for sharing your experience it will help someone else!

  402. @Eddy Salomon:

    Desperation is an incredibly powerful emotion. Anyone can succumb to it, including the most strong willed people, especially if the right circumstances are added (i.e. the economic turn down). I can’t believe that I succumbed to my desperation. I don’t normally do that either. I guess that I was just so desperate for a job to help out my family, that I didn’t think about what I was getting into.

    To follow up on what happened afterward, I received some collection notices from one of the merchants. I explained the whole story to them. I also provided the evidence too. The merchant spared me. I was incredibly lucky because they didn’t have to let me go at all. Then, the merchant attempted to locate the responsible individual. I am hoping that they do manage to find and catch the crook. I am glad that I didn’t get arrested and I was not paid at all. After all, the checks would have worked against me. I learned my lesson, if it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is.

    It is just awful that these criminals would prey on unsuspecting people.

    Reply
    • Rose,
      I totally hear you about desperation. It’s an emotion that can lead us on some rocky roads. Fortunately despite going through that path you were able to come out the other side unscathed. Just use this experience as a lesson. You’re absolutely right if it sounds to good to be true, it usually is. Common sense goes a long way here too. If you just start reading these scams out loud and discussing them with a friend, it becomes abundantly clear that the so called job doesn’t make any “cents”, literally.

      At least now you’ll look at these opportunities with more of a skeptical eye. As always just do your research which we’ve made super easy with our scam video:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams

      Stick with the advice of sites you trust and know. There really isn’t a need to bounce around when you find one or two quality work at home sites.
      That being said we list new legit work at home job leads every day here:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/jobs

      We also have my recommendations page and work at home guide that should help you right away:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/workathomeguide

      So everything you need to succeed is already here. Don’t let this negative experience stop you from pursing your dream of working at home. Thanks for being brave and sharing your story!

  403. 1st Letter

    Dear ____,

    Thank you for your interest! HR department of Intechnics.com evaluated your inquiry
    and finds you a perfectly suitable candidate for this position. We are glad to inform you
    that there is only few more steps to go to your dream employment!

    In this mail you’ll find three attached documents: legal contract, W-4 and I-9 eligibility
    forms which you have to complete (except W-4, which will be required later)in order to continue
    the employment process. Please, be careful examining contract, print it out or edit using Adobe
    Acrobat Reader (You can get a free copy of Acrobat(c) at http://www.adobe.com). Make sure you’ve
    filled ALL required fields of contract and I-9 form. Be aware that if you deliberately or
    unintentionally, fully or partially fail to complete this paperwork, your employment process might
    be aborted. After that, fax completed paperwork to 1-877-547-3602 or scan the documents and email
    back to us. However, you will have to mail the documents in physical terms once your training/probation
    period is completed. Until that time, both copies (our electronic/fax copy and your original one) have
    a legal power.

    We hope that soon we shall greet you as one of the employees of Intechnics.com
    In case if you have questions, feel free to contact us.

    Sincerely yours,
    Henry Goodman

    A&B Enterprises (Intechnics ®) / HR dept.
    23192 Empire Penguin Road, Wildomar, CA 92595
    Tel: +1-800-239-5269 (toll-free)
    Fax: 1-877-547-3602 (toll-free)

    Linked to this close site:

    http://www.mydigitalmarket.com/
    1-800-720-9150

    2nd Letter,

    We have received all the required papers and you are now employed by
    Intecnics.com. Welcome to our team!
    Your manager – the head of our logistics department will contact you via
    email or phone within 3 business days. His name is Steven Grant,
    email: steven.grant@intechnics.com

    In case if you have questions, feel free to contact us.

    Sincerely yours,
    Henry Goodman

    3rd Letter

    I’m glad to welcome you to Intechnics.com team! My name is
    Steven Grant and I’m the head of Logistics Department. You will
    report directly to me by means of email, chat, phone and through our
    database.

    First of all, I would like to remind your duties:

    – Stay at home (or have someone at home) during business hours
    9am-4pm Mon-Fri and report on each received package or envelope
    through the Employee DB Editor chat or email.

    – Receive packages with goods and envelopes with documents. They
    will never come in your name but you still have to sign for them
    upon delivery. If you receive a letter not in your name please do not
    open it. Report through chat in the following form: ” Letter to [name
    on the letter] received today.”

    – Check the content of a package with the description in our database
    and test if it is electronics.

    – Log into Employee DB Editor via software or on-line at
    db-log. com and download prepaid shipping label and print it.

    – Replace the original invoice with the invoice downloaded from our
    database.

    – Take a picture of the package contents and upload it to our DB.

    – Attach the shipping label to the parcel and ship the parcel same
    day you received it.

    – Update our database with tracking number from the printed shipping
    label as soon as the package is shipped.

    – Take a picture of the receipt you receive at the post office and
    upload it to our DB.

    – Check your e-mail and our chat at least twice a day. Be able to
    answer phone calls during the day.

    Your first order will be shipped in the next 5-10 business days. Let me
    know when you receive it if you have any questions on processing the order.

    You will receive your payment 30 days after you ship your first order, after that biweekly. You
    should contact payroll department at payroll@intechnics.com and let them know how you
    would like to receive your payment: by check, direct deposit or paypal.

    I was then given a link to download a computer program for the company.

    With best regards,
    Steven Grant

    Intechnics.com / Logistics dept.
    23192 Empire Penguin Road, Wildomar, CA 92595
    Phone (toll-free): 800-239-5269 / ext 504
    Phone direct: (951) 547-2214

    4th Letter,

    You will require printer, printer ink, camera, scotch tape and paper
    to perform your duties. If there is something you don’t have please
    send your request at supplies@intechnics.com and we will send it you
    within 5 business days.
    If you have a printer and need only ink – please advise model of your
    printer so we can send you appropriate ink.

    If you don’t have a digital camera but your cell phone is equipped
    with good one – its ok.

    You can also purchase necessary supplies by yourself and send me
    copies of receipts – this expenses will be reimbursed to you (will be added
    to your salary)

    With best regards,
    Steven Grant

    Intechnics.com / Logistics dept.
    23192 Empire Penguin Road, Wildomar, CA 92595
    Phone (toll-free): 800-239-5269 / ext 504
    Phone direct: (951) 547-2214

    I am hired by Intechnics.com through careerbuilder.com. I have not yet received any packages.

    Has anyone gone up to or past this process with intechnics.com?

    Reply
    • I just received the letter that starts with: Thank you for your interest! HR department……
      I checked out the address on the Internet and comes up as a single family home. How can a huge business like that have a residential address ?????? COMPLETE SCAM!!!!

  404. I’m so stupid for falling for this scam. I’m heading to the police station in the morning to drop everything off. Below is the email that got me

    Dear Partner!

    I’m, manager of HR department in US Brands LLC, Inc.

    Monday, September 27, 2010 we have received your application for the position of a

    Dispatch manager:

    I’m glad to inform you that your resume (Dispatch manager) has been approved by the Staff department of US Brands LLC, Inc…We consider that you have some necessary skills for a position of Dispatch manager, and we look into your filling this position.

    Below you can see more detailed information about the company and offered position.

    US Brands LLC, Inc. is one of the leaders in the delivery services market. The company provides a wide range of services among those long-distance and international delivery, arrangements for any moving, escrow-service and counseling in the field of transportation services.

    The company was established in Beachwood, OH however it has wide spread branches and offices network throughout the country and abroad.

    Despite the financial crisis it was decided to set up a new company branch in your area thereby you are offered the position of Dispatch manager.

    Dispatch manager position is connected with the assurance branch of our delivery service. In this office we come forward as a mediator between seller and purchaser of the goods. We aim to control the quality and status of the goods within the transaction and to control the legality of payment performed by a purchaser. Quality check of the goods is carried out in the specialized centers called “Packages processing centers”.

    Packages processing center will be set up within 6 weeks in the business center of your city.

    Dispatch manager – is a FULL TIME position in an office at Packages processing center of the company, working eight-hour shift per day and 5 days per week.

    Dispatch manager is the intermediate between main services of Packages processing center of the company.

    Main duties for the Dispatch manager include:

    – Receiving orders for carrying out the escrow operations from the account executive and submitting the financial details of the transaction to the database.

    – Control over receiving goods at the warehouse.

    – Expedition of goods to the supplementary tests at the quality control department.

    – Receiving the results from the department of payment legality check.

    – Set assignments for shipping the verified packages for the company’s courier service.

    Every Dispatch manager is provided with a well-appointed workplace in the company’s office. Benefits like providing medical insurance and corporate cellular services and Internet access may be additionally negotiated.

    Now when you have a general idea about the position I’d like to explain some important organizational issues to you.

    Before starting the work in our company every Dispatch manager has to complete a two-month On-The-Job training course. It is stipulated by the requirements to a candidate according to the job description. The complete course consists of two parts: “Courier” and “Controller”, duration of each part is 1 month.

    During the course “Courier” a Dispatch manager learns the basic principles of receiving and shipping goods, tracking goods, and is introduced with the main problems that may acquire in the field of shipping goods. This course aims to train the Dispatch manager to work effectively in an office, so he/she will be able to give out necessary assignments on receiving and sending goods for the courier services, and will be able if needed to provide correct instructions to a courier about the best way of processing certain packages.

    The course “Controller” provides a Dispatch manager with the basic knowledge of quality check of received goods, also the Dispatch manager learns to work with the software specially developed for our company.

    These are remote On-The-Job training courses on the basis of Internet and telephone communications under the supervision of a personal “tutor” – the employee of our company. The process of training includes a period when a firm forwards part of its orders (usually they are inexpensive retail orders) directly to the employee who’s being trained (or any other address provided for this purpose), and he/she processes them, acting as a courier or as an controller, and according the recommendations and advice of his/her tutor. This way by the end of the course the Dispatch manager obtains not only basic theoretical knowledge but some necessary practical personal skills. The rules of the On-The-Job training course can be found in the Agreement in the Attachment to this letter, in the document “On-The-Job training course”.

    Now we’ll pass to the important question about your salary.

    The company is ready to offer you a monthly payment of $3500 plus bonus for the quantity and quality of work performed by you. Dispatch manager’s monthly payments may come up to $5000 with the bonuses. You’ll get paid also for the training period, compensation during the “Courier” course consists of $1500-$2000, and $2000-$2500 for the course of “Controller”, depending on the number of processed packages. You may find more precise conditions in the agreements attached to this letter.

    At this point our interactive interview is completed. All legal aspects of our work are presented in detail in the attached contracts. I’m looking to your questions if there are any. If everything is clear to you at this point and you are ready to accept our work offer, you should do the following:

    1) Print out the General Employment Agreement, fill out pages 1 and 5 and put your signature on the fifth page. Please keep the original signed copy of the General Employment Agreement during the whole period of your work as a Dispatch manager.

    2) Print out the On-The-Job Training Agreement, fill out pages 1 and 3 and put the signature on the third page. Please keep the original signed copy of the contract during the whole period of the On-The-Job Training Course

    3) Please provide me with copies of the following documents via e-mail:

    a) The signed copy of the General Employment Agreement (pages 1 and 5)

    The e-copy of the General Employment Agreement may be provided in PDF, bmp, jpeg, png or tiff format, in resolution not less than 640×480 pixels, and have to contain the full size of the pages

    a) The signed copy of the On-The-Job Training Agreement (pages 1 and 3)

    The e-copy of the On-The-Job Training Agreement may be provided in PDF, bmp, jpeg, png or tiff format, in resolution not less than 640×480 pixels, and have to contain the full size of the pages

    c) A copy of your ID document

    The e-copy of the ID document may be provided in PDF, bmp, jpeg, png or tiff format, in resolution not less than 320×240 pixels, and have to contain full name and a photo of the future employee. Passport or driver’s license may be accepted as ID document.

    Please note! We understand that sending personal information like this through the Internet maybe insecure, that’s why we strongly recommend all our employees to protect the negotiable document. For this purpose, using any photo editing program you should put the words ‘NULL AND VOID’ across the picture in any bright color. It saves your document from the outside using.

    The e-copies may be made using a scanner or a digital camera.

    3) Choose and provide me with an address where you are able to receive packages during the training period. At this address you need to arrange regular receiving packages from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

    4) Please provide me with a contact number for you. Cellular phone is preferable so we may contact you at any time.

    Then I will appoint you with a tutor and forward you to him to complete the further training. After completing these steps I’d like to congratulate you with a new job!

    Best regards,

    Richard Scavello mailto:brandmailsolutions@gmx.com

    Reply
  405. Thank you Eddy for helping so many people, and thanks for sharing your story Jon. I was just looking into this also. I didn’t realize the implications of there being two victims. They are asking me for a scanned ID or Utility bill as proof of address. I asked them to send me their company name and to use their company email address. I also asked if there was going to be any cell phones being shipped. Until I read your story, I might have fell for this scam if they providied a legit company and email. I googled Melissa brown at yahoo email and this website came up thank god. Here is the email I was sent from them when I answered their email about the employment position.

    kevin nimer to me
    show details 3:50 AM (16 hours ago)

    Hello.

    Below you will find the details regarding the position

    We will ship the packages and the correspondence to your address. You will have to check the contents and repack the boxes if they are damaged. You will earn $24-$40 for the each parcel reshipped.

    What do you ship?

    Electronics: laptops, cameras, lenses.

    => What couriers do you work with?

    Shipments should be sent via USPS, FedEx, UPS or DHL.

    => When will I get my first payment?

    We pay for $24-$40 for the each shipped package. Before you get your first pay you have to reship 10 packages.

    => Who pays for the outgoing postage of the packages?

    We provide USPS prepaid shipping labels so you won’t have to pay out of your pocket.

    => Why don’t you ship the packages directly to your clients? Why do you need a middle man?

    Most of our suppliers don’t ship internationally through USPS. We can’t afford shipping via fedex or ups. It’s very expensive.

    => How many units a week would be expected to turn around?

    It will be 3-5 for the first time, then the amount can be increased up to 20-25.

    We are going to ship expensive merchandise that’s why we need to double check the candidates.
    In order to start please provide your correct address, contact phone numbers and a scanned copy of your ID or an utility bill for a verification. Then we will ship the first test package to your address.You can send your utility bill to our fax: +1 8002139976

    If you are interested in the position please contact your manager and send all the details for the position to Melissa Bowman at melbwn@yahoo.com

    I wonder if this fax number can be back checked to identify their location: fax: +1 8002139976

    Thanks for looking out.

    Rick

    Reply
  406. I almost got scammed with the “package and mail forwarding scam”
    which I had not heard about.
    I tried to look up the company
    “TransM Inc.”
    I could not find anything. It looked legit but for a company that was formed in 2005,
    “It did not have any advertising anywhere” and
    I could not find it on Google.
    then I did a look up on the domain name
    “transminc.com”
    Funny, a large international affiliate of DHL, founded in 2005 but did not get their domain name until
    “last month”
    I filled out all the stuff, I hope I did not give them any important information.
    I should have checked them out earlier.

    Reply
    • Richard,
      Chalk this up to a lesson learned. At the end of the day you started asking the right questions and doing the right research. Now you know to always do your research beforehand and dig deeper. I also applaud you for using common sense like figuring out why a company that’s been around since 2005 just got their domain name last month. That’s the type of critical thinking you must do with these opportunities. Consider them guilty until proven innocent. In any event, I would like to guide you to the following page for your job search needs:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/jobs we pre-screen to the best of our ability the jobs listed there. They’re updated daily. So if you visit it regularly you should eventually be able to land a legit job. You may also want to check out my recommendations page:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations

      I hope this helps you get back on track. Thanks for sharing this scam with us. Good luck.

  407. @Jon:

    I also received this scam from “Walter Matthews” of ZX Market Group of the Netherlands. I went along for a while to see if it were legit, then searched the Internet and found this report and another of G Market Group from the Netherlands. I then told them not to send me any packages.

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  408. THIS HAS SCAM WRITTEN ALL OVER IT!! (see if you can spot the clues)

    ============================================
    from: aadambox@otakumail.com to Me

    show details 10/21/10 5:12 AM (3 hours ago)

    Detailed Job Description – Executives Personal Assistant
    I got your resume and it has been reviewed, I did appreciate it, So I will give this a GO ! I am happy to
    inform you that after close consideration with your resume, you have been accepted and given provision
    appointment. Below are our company details and personal data for you review, please be reminded that you
    cannot share this information with a third party.

    Company Name: Garrett Electronics Corporation
    State of Incorporation:Santa Maria
    Tax ID: 94-2216897
    DnB: 15-368-9054

    I’m looking for someone that can be trusted and reliable to work very well with good understanding. This
    position is home-based and flexible, working with me is basically about instructions and following them, my
    only fear is that I may come at you impromptu sometimes, so I need someone who can be able to meet up with my
    irregular timings.As my Executives Personal Assistant,your activities amongst other things will include;
    *Running personal errands, supervisions and monitoring.
    Scheduling Programmers, flights and keeping me up to date with them.
    Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence while I’m away.
    Making regular contacts and drop-offs on my behalf.
    Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities..
    Basic wage is $650 Weekly
    I’m sure you’ll understand I tend to have a very busy schedule at this point,as I am presently in Australia, I
    will be back in Three Weeks.I think you’re the right person for this position,Please note that this position
    is not office based for now because of my frequent travels and tight schedules, it’s a part-time work from
    home and the flexibility means that there will be busier weeks than others, so it’s a little difficult judging
    the exact number of hours you’ll be doing per week.If you can manage your time properly,this job may even give
    you some extras while you do something else on the side. As I have said, I’d want us to get a head START with
    things as soon as possible.I do have lots of works piled up presently and a number of unattended chores which
    you can immediately assist me with, I hope we can meet up with the workload eventually.Permit me to use the
    coming week to test your efficiency and diligence towards all this, also to work out your time schedule and
    fit it to mine. I really need to find the perfect person for this job, I’m confident you can take up the
    challenge and on the long run we should have a relatively sound working relationship between us.. I’m online
    most of the time as I am hard of hearing so I prefer we contact each other through E-mails,but if there is
    need for me to call, I will be glad to do that.I am glad you are willing to work with me and i promise to be a
    good boss. I have been checking my files and what i would want you to do for me this week is to run some
    errands out to some of the orphanage home, I do that every month.A payment in form of a Cashier Check/Money
    Order will be sent over to you from one of my clients and i have some lists to email you once you received the
    funds,You will make some arrangements by buying some stuff for the kids in the Orphanage at any nearest store
    around you so you can mail them out. I will get you more information on that, I will like you to get back to
    me with your Contact Details such as:
    Personal Information
    First Name:
    Last Name:
    Address (PO BOX not allowed):
    City:
    State:
    Zip Code:
    Sex:
    Bank Name (Only):
    Residential Phone Number:
    Mobile:
    The employee,acknowledged the Detailed Job Description and signed_________(First Name and Last Name of
    Employee)
    Once I have received your contact information, I will get back to you with the task for this week,Understand
    you will also be paid as well as its important for me to make the necessary steps before i get back from my
    business trip back to the states. Hope I am clear with that. Get back as soon as possible.
    Sincerely,
    DONALD L GARRETT
    President-Operations
    – Show quoted text –
    =============================================

    —–Original Message—–
    From:
    To: aadambox@otakumail.com
    Sent: Mon, Oct 18, 2010 3:30 am
    Subject:

    Hello,

    I’m very interested in the PA position, please take a look at my resume and experience and if the interest is mutual please contact me at your earliest.

    Regards,

    ===================================
    See the ORIGINAL ad on Craigslist below.
    http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/ofc/2010698329.html

    =====================================================================
    seeking a personal assistant (CA)
    Date: 2010-10-17, 9:11AM PDT
    Reply to: aadambox@otakumail.com [Errors when replying to ads?]

    We are seeking a personal assistant for a private individual in USA [Any state]. The applicant must display high efficient and effective organizational skills, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, have the ability to multitask, and use utmost discretion. Impeccable use of English is also required.

    POSITION SPECIFICS
    – Variable hours, but typically about 7 – 10 per hours per week
    – Compensation is monthly ($300 monthly bonus) apart from your salary
    – $800 weekly

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    – Manage calendar/appointments
    – Draft documents and correspondence (proofreading, editing, and composition)
    – Prepare presentations as needed
    – Receive payment from our clients
    – Conduct internet research

    JOB REQUIREMENTS
    * Very sharp and a quick learner
    * A go-getter and non quitter
    * Strong minded with great communication skills
    * Long term friend thats interested in learning from my skills and experience.
    * Excellent time management skills
    * Excellent communications skills

    * Location: CA
    * Compensation: $700 per week with bonus
    * Telecommuting is ok.
    * This is a part-time job.
    * This is a contract job.
    * OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities
    * OK for recruiters to contact this job poster.
    * Please, no phone calls about this job!
    * Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

    PostingID: 2010698329
    http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/ofc/2010698329.html

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  409. Here’s another such scam email received by my father. Luckily I googled it and found this site. Thanks for this. The scammers did a good job to make it look legit. But their websites etc., still looked very shady to me.

    Here’s email.

    I am Jeff Sparks, hiring manager of Air Sea International Forwarding,
    Inc responsible for your application. This is my current e-mail
    address,
    please contact me only to this address. I am writing to you because of
    your interest in our Position. To take a closer look at our company,
    you can visit our website: http://www.airseaint.com

    At the moment we have one Position Available: Coordinator of Delivery
    Department and Logistics. After reviewing your resume I decided to
    talk to you closely as I see that you might be the right one for this job.

    Our constant object is to be the best in sphere of freight and
    delivery and that’s why we are looking for positive, energetic and
    sociable people able to work in our team. Working with us, you have
    prospects of career growth, so you will always have possibility to
    move up, constantly perfecting yourself together with us. We perform
    complete training of each candidate, that’s why all you need for
    trying yourself is only your desire and belief in yourself. You don’t
    need any special knowledge or skills.

    As Coordinator of Delivery Department and Logistics, You will rule the
    delivery department from your home. Your responsibilities will consist
    of fulfilling of the following tasks: control over movement of
    internal mail and postage. To complete this task we need an employee
    whose responsibilities will include control over movement of our
    internal mail. This mail will consists of letters with different kinds
    of documents which cannot be sent over by fax or other means where
    such documents may become disclosed to the external party due to their
    strictly confidential nature. Also, as we use system of rewards for
    our more than 6000 employees to reward them for their achievements,
    you will be responsible for forwarding our employees’ presents of a
    weight not more than 18 lbs. And also forwarding of the previously
    lost letters and packages of a weight not more than 42 lbs. Our
    practice shows that nearly 90 of the mail and postage which was
    declared lost in transit is being recovered at a later stage. And, as
    our company is maintaining high standards of quality of our services,
    we are paying great attention to establishing good relationship with
    our customers. With this in mind we are trying to deliver every
    recovered item to its owner straight after it has been recovered. This
    task will involve you in forwarding of such packages to their owners
    or further in our delivery chain. To make the long story short I
    should admit that your part will consist of receiving all
    postage
    mentioned above, repack them with wrapping paper in some cases
    and ship them out to the correct receiver. This position doesn’t
    require any investments from your pocket. Mail shipment is pre-paid
    and you get pre-paid shipping labels for every package. Everything you
    need is a computer with Internet connection, ability to use Microsoft
    Excel 2000 or higher, storage place for up to 8 boxes (wght.42 lbs
    max).

    In general you will have to process 10-15 pieces of mail a week.
    Your monthly remuneration for this position will be $2450.00 + bonuses
    for processing greater quantities of mail at busier times. You will
    pass the necessary briefing during the first 2 weeks of the job. The
    work requires 10-15 hours of your free time a week. You must have
    fluent English and be 21+ to join our team. If you are interested in
    the position, please find an Application Form attached to this letter,
    fill it in on your computer and send it back to me. Also if you have
    any questions, you can ask them in your answer letter.

    We are sure that after trying yourself on one of proposed posts,
    you’ll be never burdened by the job search. Try yourself in our
    company and you won’t regret! Our team will obligatory help you in
    everything and you’ll feel our support.

    Choose your future today! Build your career with us!

    Thank you for your time and attention and I hope to see you among our
    employees soon!
    Sincerely,
    Jeff Sparks
    Hiring Manager
    Air Sea International Forwarding, Inc.

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  410. I seem to be attracting a lot of scams recently. Fortunately I have not fallen for any of them but thought I would add these names to your pile in case they try the same names with someone else.
    Incidently in both these cases the comapny I was supposed to be working with have been legit and they didn’t know that the job offers/scams were being made on their behalf.

    Last week’s scam

    If you accept this job offer, send me your resume or CV at blackriver.management@consultant.com Sincerely, Bob Berning, Confirm to list: ferer3dh

    And this is what Black River has on their website;
    Warning: An internet fraud targeted at job seekers has posted a fictitious Black River Job Description for a “Regional Investment Coordinator”. This is not a position available at Black River and you should not respond to any solicitation for personal or other information regarding this fictitious job. If you are interested in a career at Black River, please click “SEARCH JOBS” below for currently available positions.

    Today’s scam
    jeffssparks@ymail.com
    …snip…In general you will have to process 10-15 pieces of mail a week. Your monthly remuneration for this position will be $2450.00 + bonuses for processing greater quantities of mail at busier times. You will pass the necessary briefing during the first 2 weeks of the job. The work requires 10-15 hours of your free time a week. You must have fluent English and be 21+ to join our team. If you are interested in the position, please find an Application Form attached to this letter, fill it in on your computer and send it back to me. Also if you have any questions, you can ask them in your answer letter.

    We are sure that after trying yourself on one of proposed posts, you’ll be never burdened by the job search. Try yourself in our company and you won’t regret! Our team will obligatory help you in everything and you’ll feel our support.

    Choose your future today! Build your career with us!

    Thank you for your time and attention and I hope to see you among our employees soon!
    Sincerely,
    Jeff Sparks
    Hiring Manager
    Air Sea International Forwarding, Inc

    Thank you for your site. The clues seem to be bad grammar, bad spelling and a non company email addy.

    Reply
  411. I think i am being scammed by one of these people to.
    how long does it ussully take for the poliece to come to your house once you’ve started this job?

    Reply
  412. How does one report this Alex Rolton to the authorities? I too took on the job but have stopped today. I want to give all of the information that I have them to the correct authorities.

    It was throught bestshoppingdirectories

    The letter from Vernon was the exact letter that I had received. I am suppose to be getting some more packages this week and I will be refusing them.

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  413. My brother in-law was scammed by Alex at bestshoppingdirectories.com. He shipped three packages out for “Alex” and is now fighting to stay out of jail. The police raided his home and pressed charges against him for receiving stolen property along with mail fraud.

    People, please use your head and stay away from these scams. If not, you may find yourself in jail with a criminal record.

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  414. I applied for one of these jobs and shipped two packages so far. They just sent me a third package and I want to know what sort of steps to take from here. I opened this one and the packing label had my name as the person who ordered it. These replies have me worried that I might be in trouble. I don’t have a copy of the ad, but here is the acceptance letter from them.

    Dear Vernon

    Thank you for your interest in currently advertised job opening.
    I would like you read the following job description carefully, just to get an
    idea of this job opportunity.

    First of all – this is not a Mystery shopping job.
    You will be receiving deliveries from online stores, purchased by our
    shoppers. There are some cosmetics, luxury goods, consumer electronics,
    clothes, etc. Then you will be provided with prepaid labels and instructions for
    shipping.

    You will not be involved in any of the things which you would like to avoid:
    filling out any kind of labels and invoices. All paperwork you’ll get from us
    is completely pre-filled and pre-paid. That’s why you need a printer –
    to print the labels. All you will have to do is to mail merchandise directly
    to our clients using our pre-paid and pre-filled postal labels.
    Just labeling and mailing. No hidden fees, no money out of your pocket.

    The main term of this job is ability to accept deliveries during the day.

    About salary: we pay $35.00/each received and reshipped box, salaries are paid
    on a monthly basis. For example, if you first package will be shipped
    off August 25, first salary will be paid by September 25 accordingly.
    In present time we send payment through PayPal or by paycheck, it’s up to you.

    Dear Vernon, if everything is clear and you are ready to give it a try, please
    let me know. Feel free to ask me if you have any questions.

    Thank you for your time, your response would be eagerly awaited by us.

    Have a nice day!
    Alex Rolton

    alex@bestshoppingdirectories.com
    http://www.bestshoppingdirectories.com
    +1 (206) 337-0919

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  415. I received an email similar to the ones described above. Here is all the information I have on them:

    Mechelle Whitehead
    reply-to ripleykasper9@gmail.com
    to ngregory007@hotmail.com
    date Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 9:26 AM
    subject New opportunity , (1284384492)…
    mailed-by yahoo.com
    signed-by yahoo.com

    hide details Sep 13 (4 days ago)

    Good day! We would like to offer you a well-paid part-time(2-3 hours a day) vacancy in a large firm. Feel free to contact me.

    Have a nice day.

    64692e038a173214e53bfb0fede96aa1
    64692e038a173214e53bfb0fede96aa1
    64692e038a173214e53bfb0fede96aa1
    64692e038a173214e53bfb0fede96aa1

    That email was then followed by:

    Ripley Kasper
    to Jen
    date Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 5:45 AM
    subject Re: New opportunity , (1284384492)…
    mailed-by gmail.com
    signed-by gmail.com

    hide details 5:45 AM (11 hours ago)

    Hello.

    Few words about the position

    We will ship the packages and correspondence to your address. You will have to receive the packages, check the contents and repackage the boxes if they are damaged. You will receive $24-40$ for the each parcel reshipped.

    What is inside the packages?

    Electronics: laptops, pdas, cameras, lenses.

    => What couriers do you work with?

    Shipments should be sent via USPS, FedEx, UPS or DHL.

    => When is payment / salary paid?

    We pay for $24-$40 for the each shipped out package. Before you get your first pay you need to reship 10 packages.

    => Who pays for the outgoing postage of the packages?

    We provide prepaid shipping labels so you won’t have to pay for the postage.

    => Why don’t you ship the packages directly to your clients? Why do you need a middle man?

    Most of suppliers don’t ship internationally through USPS. We can’t afford shipping via fedex or ups. It’s very expensive.

    => How many units a week would be expected to turn around?

    It will be 3-5 for the first time, then the amount can be increased up to 20-25.

    We are going to send expensive merchandise that’s why we need to double check the candidates.
    In order to start please provide your correct adress, contact phone numbers and a scanned copy of your ID or an utility bill for a verification. Then we will ship the first test package to your adress.You can send your utility bill to our fax: +1 8002139976

    If you are interested in the position please contact your manager and send all the details for the position to Melissa Bowman at melbwn@yahoo.com

    STAY AWAY FROM THESE PPL!

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  416. If you have packages coming to your house not in your name then it’s a good chance it’s a scam. Refuse the package or if it comes while your not there notify the authorities. The same scam has gotten me as well.

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  417. I am a little nervous right now, I think I am in the process of being apart of a scam, I wish I would’ve found this site earlier. After discovering this site I declined from the job but Im kinda scared right now because I gave out my information already.
    Any feedback or suggestions would be helpful because Im buggin out right now.

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  418. Thanks to everyone who posted reports about these scammers. By utilizing sites like this you save many people from becoming victims of these scams. Please keep up the great work.

    I’m in a position to be able to remove some of these sites from the servers where they are hosted. If you’ve been a victim of one of these sites or know of one currently in operation, please send me an email with the web address of the scammers. I will do my best to have the site removed from the host server asap.

    Thanks,

    Scott
    scotttillman01@gmail.com

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  419. I did fall for this scam and actually waiting to get another two packages from the recruiter Michelle Tran who claims to be working for Real Earth LLC. I have not mailed anything yet but waiting for the details soon as all packages get to me. I have reported this to the FBI and hopefully they will take action if any.

    My advise to other victims or soon to be victims, avoid any work at home or any funky looking emails from Craigslist or any other search engines or social networking sites as shown below. FYI, the position was for a Project Manager……keep an eye out for this nonsense. BTW, other emails are coming to you from your actual friends but through hackers…..be very aware.

    Dear XXXXX,

    We are so sorry for taking us so long to reply to You, that was caused by the big number
    of the resumes we received. We have looked through Your resume and we are glad to let
    You know that You passed our qualification. And now the decision is Yours.

    If you are still interested in this position please find and carefully read
    the job description file attached to the e-mail, as also fill and sign the
    attached agreement.

    Waiting for your reply.

    Best Regards,

    Michelle Tran
    RealEarth LLC Recruitment Manager

    Thought I’d share.

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  420. Got this in my email box last night:
    Subject:
    New vacancy ; id 1282738271
    From:
    Akeem Hays (Add as Preferred Sender)
    Date: Wed, Aug 25, 2010 5:10 am
    To: bxrob1973@hotmail.com (no idea who this is..btw not my email address)

    Greetings,

    Please, look at the following letter.
    One of the big companies from Europe is recruiting new people for the new vacancy. The work is remote and has a flexible schedule.

    Several businessmen from Poland became the founders of SEP inc in the year 2004 and made it successful by now by entering the international market

    Service of Easy Packages inc is a middleman part of the chain between clients and sellers worldwide. Our requirements for you is to have: PC(web access), printer, scanner.
    Your duties will be tracking and receiving parcels and forwarding them (we provide all the materials pre-paid so there are no investments from your side). The pay is $60 for each received and sent package (it is calculated in a total monthly pay and paid at the end of each working month, $1500 is a minimum guaranteed monthly amount and it does not depend on the amount of packages that you have handled)

    You need to be/to have:
    -Age 18,-
    -to be located at your shipping address constantly,
    -have internet
    -have a number to contact you.

    The position require visiting USPS/UPS/FedEx branches.

    The hours and packages are:
    -8 hours per each week-
    average amount of 4 to 10 packages each week.

    Parcels are not big, there is no need in any special storage place.

    To fulfill our security purposes we cooperate with the most reliable partners like UPS, Fedex, DHL. It is your right to open the package and inspect it to make yourself sure.

    We would be glad and ready to get started with the application process with you if you match our requirements.

    Please, email us at : nimersol84@gmail.com

    These people will reap what they sow one day in this life or after wards.

    Ray

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  421. We have to think people. Why would people be paying us for something they can do on their own? Secondly, why would someone ship items that people purchase to our homes if we haven’t even met them before.

    Reply
    • Jetaime,
      I hear what you’re saying I think desperation leads people to ignore the voices and instincts they usually have in the offline world. Sometimes people just need to picture these jobs in real world situations where they imagine the person face to face explaining this opportunity. Because when you do, most of the times you would have walked away from these too good to be true offers.

      So I agree people just need to follow more of the common sense they use off-line. But I think it’s hard when you’re desperation is clouding your judgement.

  422. I saw this message on Freelancer.com the other week and thought I would check it out.

    I am looking for the partners from the USA to work together in the distributing business.

    We should build a small network first, start a website and promote our services worldwide. Here are the requirements for the partners. Please note, in order to apply, you should meet ALL of these requirements.

    1) You should be a resident of one of the USA, preferably female.
    2) You should speak and write in English (it is NOT necessary to be your native language).
    3) Your age should be between 20 and 60.
    4) You need to be able to dedicate at least 5 hours per week for this business.
    5) You MUST have at least email and cell phone for communication. Better if you are able to check your email 3-4 times per day, and always available over your cell phone.
    6) You must be smart, responsible, motivated person, eager to work in the international team and develop one common business.

    What are the benefits of this business opportunity:

    – You do NOT need to invest even a cent.
    – You are entirely protected from scam as you are prepaid for all services you provide.
    – You have opportunity to become the one and only from your state in this business and own a great share of profit.
    – You don’t need any special education or training.

    If you have read this attentively and meet all of the requirements please contact me via PM with the following information about you:

    1) Full Name
    2) State/City
    3) Age
    4) Education
    5) Current Job/Business
    6) How many hours per week you are able to dedicate to this business

    I will provide you with the details of this business partnership, and further plan on how to start working.

    I responded to it with my email address and some other basic information but it seemed rather fishy, I hadn’t really thought about it too much until I got this email:

    Thank you for the details. Please save my contact details:

    Vadim Chernous,
    8 Pyatyorkina st.
    Lugansk, 83001
    Ukraine.
    Cell phone number: +380974170968 (call/sms)
    lambenham@aol.com

    As for me, I am 32 years old, married, have two daughters. I have a Master’s Degree in Management, have been working for 7 years for a large company but now I am willing to set up my own small business to dedicate more time to my children and to be able to earn more. I like spending time outdoors, BBQ, Camping, Bowling, Soccer.

    I want to thank you for joining my team. We already have the clients who want to order the stuff from the USA, so I provided them with necessary details. You may be asking what kind of stuff is it. Well, the stuff is kids clothes, adult clothes, fashion designer clothes, shoes, toys, beauty accessories, decorative cosmetics, gadgets.

    Now, I will describe you the working process so that you could understand what kind of the work is waiting for you. I promote this service here on local forums, web boards, classified ads websites. People get interested, find out the details and become our clients. A client is requesting the shipping address in the USA and starts shopping using his/her debit card and your shipping address. If a client is not experienced internet shopper, I do the shopping process for him. Some US shops require the billing name and shipping name to be the same, so I will ask the clients to put your name as a billing name there (debit cards in our country are not attached to some definite names and addresses as in the USA and can be used with any). So that is why when you receive a package it can be in your name, or there can be some random first name but the last name will be yours or even both names will be random – anyway the signature will not be required as most packages are delivered with UPS and Fedex and do not require any signature. So you should accept all the packages coming to your address. The names will be different because most shops provide special discounts (10%-30% off) for the new customers or for the next (second) order. In order to become a new customer there should be new name and new email address, so that’s the point.

    After a customer placed his order, he provides me with the order details for tracking. Once per day I will be sending a list of tracking numbers to you, so you will be tacking the delivery of packages and will be aware of the packages which should come on the definite day.

    When you receive a package you should open it, place all items from the package on some table (or whatever else) and take a picture of the contents. One picture for one package. Picture file name must be saved as the store name from which this package came.

    Every day after receiving the packages (if there were any) you should create report file (Excel or Google Documents online) with the following column headers:

    – Item Code (you will see it on the item tag)
    – Item Description (you will see it on the item tag or invoice)
    – Quantity
    – Price (see tag or invoice)
    – Store (you will always see the store name on the delivered box and invoice)

    You should fill in the details for all received items, and include the tracking numbers of the delivered packages in which these items were. So every day when you get the packages from the stores you should send me the pictures of all packages’ contents and the report file. After receiving the report and pictures from you I get prepayment from the clients for our services and shipping. Packaging materials (boxes) should be thrown to trash (we’ll not need them).

    As I get prepayment from the clients, I send your profit share through Paypal and the USPS shipping label when it is time to ship out a great package to Ukraine. When you have the items for total over 20 lbs you’ll need to pack them in one single box (or couple of boxes if the total weight is over 40 lbs) and ship it to Ukraine. I will give you detailed instructions concerning the packaging and shipping as we need to be smart to save on shipping and to avoid any customs taxes which can incur here when receiving the package.

    Please let me know all the questions you may have after having read this. I should make everything as clear and easy for you as possible, this way we will save much time and reach top quality service results. Please let me know if you have a camera and scales.

    Looking forward to hearing from you,

    Kind Regards,
    Vadim.

    Now I am almost 100 % sure this is a scam. The same offer is posted on almost every freelancing website that I can find on the web. I sent and email back saying that I did not want to take advantage of this opportunity. Not sure what else I can do but give off this warning. But there is absolutely not logically economic incentive for anyone to pay this much for package reshipping.

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  423. I applied at mydigitalmarket.com. Received the usual employment forms and such.

    I also log into a control panel and take pictures.

    I have as of today told them not to send me anymore packages

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  424. I have also fallen victim to this scam. I feel so stupid! I thought I was being soo smart, I did not give them my real name, because I was afraid of them stealing my identity, but instead they were stealing someone elses!!! I am so angry! But the worst part about it, is I still have the Toshiba netbook that they shipped me!! What should I do?? Take it to the police right?? Is there a website that I can report it to? Please help!!!!

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  425. I wish I had found your website sooner. I can’t believe that I was naive enough to fall for this! I feel incredibly guilty for being involved in it.

    At first I found an ad on snagajob.com with Parcel2Go. It was about reshipping too. Parcel2Go is a legitimate company, however the scammer used this company to cover up. Her email was . I unknowingly sent out nine packages for about three weeks. After the nineth item, they disappeared completely. I was cheated out of doing free labor. I was lucky because it did not last so long for the police to come over. Thank goodness they did not pay me or else those checks would have worked against me.

    Unfortunately, I fell for the scam again. The scammer goes by the name of Alex Rolton. He has 2 websites, http://www.bestshoppingdirectories.com and http://www.1-stop-shopper.com. One of his emails is . I accepted the “Best Shopping Directories”. I thought I could be forgiving and give this kind of thing a second chance, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. I didn’t find your website until after I took this. Now I have one of the packages at my house. Another one will be arriving soon. When the UPS arrives, I will tell them to take both of the packages back. I’m just hoping that this does not get the authorities involved as I tell the UPS about the packages being scams or get any worse.

    There is also another scam that almost got me. It was by Mark James at . It involves cashing bank checks. However, I declined at the last and right moment.
    He wrote:
    Hello,
    Good to hear from you. Well, I am in need of a part time personal assistant who will work from home as my rep, your primary duty will be monitoring of orders and payments made by our clients within the United States.
    All you need is to have internet access and a telephone so I’ll be able to give you instructions on how to carry out your duties, accounting functions. You will be earning an annual payment of $24,000 which means you will paid $2000 monthly, I think the salary is fair enough, you are entitled to bonuses too.
    Will you be able to work for me diligently as my rep? The major reason why I need someone to work for me as my rep is that I am presently in the UK and I need someone to work for me for effective service and good customer relationship.

    I look forward to hearing from you.
    Best regards.

    Mark.

    I feel stupid for being so forgiving to this kind of activity. To whomever reads my story (or stories), please DO NOT make the same mistake as I did.

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    • Rose,

      Don’t feel bad. I think you’re brave for even sharing your story instead of hiding in the shadows in shame. The fact you’re sharing this with us will help others avoid this very scam. So this bad experience is going to provide good to others.
      At the end of the day, just learn from it. Don’t let desperation ever cloud your judgement especially not in this industry because con artist are literally counting on it. Apply the same common sense you would use in the offline world. Ask yourself the same questions.

      Now that you’ve found this site absorb all the information we have on scams:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams Watch the video, read the other scams listed there, read the comments. If you do, you’ll never have to worry about this again. Con artists tend to repeat themselves so if you study enough of the scams we have listed you’ll know how to spot them even when these guys reference legitimate companies. You’ll be able to scan through the BS and spot keywords in their fake job descriptions that ring bells immediately. So learn from this experience.
      Thanks for sharing it with us because it’s going to help.

      In the mean time, visit my trusted resources on the following pages:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/jobs
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/companies

      Hope this helps.

  426. @Will:
    this sounds so familiar, I rec’d w4 documents as well as I9 documents and was told I had to log into a control panel to check on packages to be shipped to me. These people are real clever.

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  427. Good article. I will add that another victim other than the shipper and cardholder are the merchants in some of these scams. Unfortunately, I recently learned about this the hard way recently shortly after branching out to my own computer hardware website after selling on ebay for a little over a year. I sent a $300.00 netbook to an Address in SanFransisco. As it was one of my first independent sales, I was happy as a clam. Well, a month later the “real” cardholder discovered it and reversed the charges. Not only was I out the computer and original shipping, my merchant processor charged me the standard $80.00 chargeback fee.

    While it was an expensive lesson, I have since educated myself as to how to detect and prevent this type of fraud. Had I known what I know know, I would have been able to recognize this because the ip address didn’t match the location and that the address in SF was a hotel.

    I have since detected and declined about 4 likely fraudulent transactions. Most recently, I received an order with a Minnesota billing and shipping address which originated in Ghana. The item? The same exact same make and model netbook that I was conned out of the last time.

    Thanks, because you helped put together the final piece of the puzzle on my end, because I wondered how they re-routed the package to complete the fraud. As a “little guy” in the business simply supplimenting my teaching salary, getting hit like this hurts! At least it wasn’t for a MacBook!

    Anyway, great piece

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    • Troy,

      Thanks for sharing the other end of this scam. It’s obviously one that hurts many people in the process. Hearing your story brings that home. Thanks for sharing with us.

  428. @Eddy Salomon:
    yeah..well my friend and brother are in it and doing it for abouit 3 weeks now and idk i told them but they said it was legit.well,i was doing it to but i quit i only shipped two boxes,and my question is can they still blame it on me,or get my info somhow,or get in trouble somhow??

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  429. What if the company supplies you with a BBB address to check out their company along with a I-9 DOCUMENT AND a W4 Document? Could they be legit?

    This company website is mydigitalmarket.com

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    • Jetaime,
      As I said many times in the past, these con artist will reference legitimate companies names usually ones that will check out when you do the research. But then they’ll email you from a free email account (like yahoo, gmail, etc). However when you call the company using the contact information on the website they claim they work with and not from the email address the scam artist provided you, they’ll tell you we don’t offer this type of position and it’s a scam. They can say it was from the government for all I care. Once you hear about shipping stuff and cashing checks or wiring money, it doesn’t matter what they say or produce, it’s the scam described in the article above and what everyone else has posted here. There isn’t much more to it so stop trying to justify it in your mind. There is absolutely no reason to take such a risk when this site already provides you legitimate job leads.

      Don’t let desperation misguide you folks. But feel free to ignore this advice and keep working with these companies and see what happens.

      Kevin,
      See my comment above and my previous comments.

  430. I admit that i fell victim to a job like this. I have to admit, it start ed off with a job offer in my email. I also said that I was interested and Immediately recieved the packages. Once I asked when I was getting paid, unfortunately the Man said That I would reciev my pay July 4th and I never recieved my pay. When I called he picked up at first. I then identified who I was and Then he hung up on me. I neverrecievd anymore calls I’m really stupid for accepting a job offer like that.

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    • Karen,
      You’re quite welcome. Thanks for actually taking the time to read the information. I appreciate you posting the scam as well. Hopefully people will read it and avoid this one and the many like them that spring up everyday.

  431. Thank for having a website like this cause it just confirmed my suspicions.
    Not sure if this scam has been posted already to watch out for, so here it is – just in case:

    “From: laineniederercpgu@hotmail.com
    To: mprasad1113@gmail.com
    Subject: Best offer – (id 68E71)
    Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:56:49 -0400

    Greetings,

    Please, look at the following letter.

    One of the big companies from Europe is recruiting new people for the new vacancy. The work is remote and has a flexible schedule.

    Several businessmen from Poland set a new company in 2004 and made it successful by now by entering the international market

    Service of Easy Packages inc is a middleman dispatcher between clients and sellers worldwide. The only thing you need to have to perform your duties is a computer(with internet) and a scanner with printer.

    Your work will consist of tracking and receiving parcels and forwarding them(we provide all the materials pre-paid so there are no investments from your side). The pay is $60 for each received and sent package (it is calculated in a total monthly pay and paid at the end of each working month, $1500 is a minimum guaranteed monthly amount and it does not depend on the amount of packages that you have handled)

    You need to be/to have:
    -Age 18,-
    -have a stable shipping address,
    -have internet,
    -have a phone number available.

    You will also need to visit USPS office/FedEx/UPS.

    The hours and packages are:
    -up to 8 per weekly
    -average amount of 4 to 10 packages each week.

    Parcels are not big, there is no need in any special storage place.

    Avoiding legal issues we cooperate with the most reliable partners(like UPS, Fedex, DHL). You can easily open the box and see what it has inside.

    We would be glad and ready to get started with the application process with you if you match our requirements.

    Please, email us at: dacooza@gmail.com

    I wonder why the word ‘scum’ sounds so much like the word ‘scam’.

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  432. We are located in England.
    CMC, Corporate Merchandise Company.
    53 Bilton Way, Luton, LU1 1UU, United Kingdom
    Phone: 01582-416181
    Fax: 01582-452342
    we have website but currently it is on reconstruction, also we advertise in Europe local newspapers and magazines.

    Usa market has best prices, so we are reselling different stuff, usually electronics, auto parts, clothes etc. Unfortunately, stores don’t accept resellers, so we need shipping managers. shipping manager receives packages from stores and reship it to general shipping manager who accumulates packages from 10-15 shipping managers, works with customs and ships packages worldwide to end customers.

    To obtain this position we have to fill in your information in our employee database.

    Please provide full name and current address with phone home\cell, so we fill in and accept you. I will email you signed and notarial certified contract. You will need to sign it and send back to us via fax or email..

    Usually you’ll receive 1-5 packages per day, 1-15 lbs each.

    Each salary is paid every 30 days. It means that you will receive your first salary on the 30th day of being employed by Corporate Merchandise Company Ltd. A $3000 cashiers check will be sent to you by mail. (bank transfer also available as payment option). Salary will increase to $4000 after 60 days.

    Yours sincerely,
    Ang Lee

    wanna knoe if this is real or spam?

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    • Kevin,

      Are you serious? Did you read the article above? Have you read the other comments where people are reporting the same type of scam. You have to read buddy if you want to avoid this crap.

    • I have gotten this same “job opportunity” from a company called UniKey Merchandising Company in London. SAME EXACT LETTER but from UniKey. Instead of Ang Lee my contact is Grier Munroe. My problem is I have been doing it for 3 weeks now. I havn’t given any personal info except my name and haven’t put any money out but have shipped probably 40 packages! What should i do?

    • Kevin,
      I have been contacted by this same company. Only difference is it is called UniKey Merchandising Company LTD. The email was EXACTLY the same. Contact is Grier Munroe. I, like an idiot took the offer and have been working for them for 3 weeks now! UGH! I feel like a fool but still can’t have the police and Feds coming after me.

  433. @Betsy:

    OMG! I got that same e-mail a few days ago just worded a little different. Check it out…

    I would love to meet up with you to talk about this job but i am currently away on business. I am presently in Madrid Spain for a short business trip so there will be no interview. I will pre-pay you in advance to do my shopping. I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience. When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You don’t have to put money out of your pocket, all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content.

    The content of the packages are computer,electronics,clothing, bibles business and personal letters. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work between 15 and 20hrs a month. How much will you charge per week? I will pay $200.00 weekly for this position.That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town. I work in real estate and i own an Art Gallery in Madrid. I will return to USA August, 2010 so this process will be going on till i get back in August. If you don’t mind, I will meet up with you when i return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term.

    Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position. Hope to hear from you, i will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when i am ready. No heavy packages is involved, You can do the shopping at any nearest stores. You will be shopping for Electronics and clothing’s. I will provide you my personal UPS account number for Shipping. All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be applied into the account. I will provide clear set of instructions for each task i need done as well the funds to cover them.

    If I were to mail you money to do my shopping plus upfront payment for your service, where would you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the money order/Cashier’s check Maybe you can provide me with the following details below :

    Full Name:
    Full Address:
    (NO P.O.BOX)
    City:
    State:
    Country: US
    Zip Code:
    Phone Number:
    Age:

    He calls himself ‘TONY EDWARDO’

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  434. Hi Eddy. I found one on Boston craigslist today. Here are the details:

    Agent: At home position: Get an additional income!
    Date: 2010-07-13, 11:44AM EDT
    Reply to: seth.thompson@crownforwarding.com [Errors when replying to ads?]

    Crown Forwarding Inc. dealing with receiving, repacking, consolidation and resending the post correspondence all over the world and one of the world leaders in the field, announces the supplementary recruitment for a part-time home-based position. In order to provide the customers with the high service level, we need the staff in all the American states for the Agent position. We don’t care about your location, age and education level. The most important is your readiness and possibility of carrying out the Company’s tasks.

    The Agent obligations:
    – receiving the correspondence to your address;
    – external inspection of the correspondence;
    – photographing the received packages, scanning/photographing documents;
    – repacking the goods;
    – goods consolidation in one package;
    – printing the customs documents and prepaid shipping labels;
    – receiving the boxes and the other production from the Company, which are necessary for repacking and consolidation of the correspondence, receiving the money for sending the correspondence to the customers;
    – sending the correspondence to the customers with the prepaid shipping labels or for the money of the Company;

    Requirements:
    – 1-2 hours of free time in the period of 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. every workday;
    – personal computer availability with the Internet and printer;
    – responsibility and quickness in job performance;

    We pay $10 for every processed letter and not less than $30 for every processed box and the month bonuses. Our most successful agents earn more than $1,500 p/month working 1-2 hours p/day! The average salary of the Seal Forwarding Agent in June was $1,080.
    If you like the agent vacancy and you consider yourself to be convenient for this job, please send your resume/CV to our e-mail: seth.thompson@crownforwarding.com . In return you will receive the Employment Agreement, after filling up and signing which, you will be ready to perform the job tasks.

    Thanks,
    Seth Thompson, HR Manager
    Crown Forwarding, Inc.

    * Compensation: $30 per package
    * This is a part-time job.
    * This is a contract job.
    * OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities
    * Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
    * Please, no phone calls about this job!
    * Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

    PostingID: 1840451960

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  435. thanks for posting everyone this really helps people from getting scammed. keep posting the emails and addresses so people can search before its too late. your site saved my credit and identity! plus if you post their email addresses they have to keep making new ones and it wastes the scammers time and resources…

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  436. I saw an ad on craigslist.com that looked like this:

    Express Forwarding Ltd
    Full or part-time job. The main criteria: to be a resident of USA, to be reliable, to have a wish to work.

    CAREER OVERVIEW

    Our company provides International shoppers with real US addresses, which they use to make the purchases in online US stores. As the amount of our clients is rapidly increasing we are always interested in new US partners who wish to cooperate with our company.

    Our partners provide the following services:

    * receive mail (letters and parcels)
    * forward it by USPS
    * produce an electronic report every day upon receiving and sending mail

    Any company or a person wishing to become our partner must meet the following basic requirements:

    * being the US resident
    * being not less than 21 years old
    * planning a space for safe storage of small parcels (in the short term)
    * sending mail by USPS or its local representative
    * using a phone or Internet access on a permanent basis
    * processing requests within a maximum of 24 hours

    Our company offers you 20 USD for each sent letter or parcel. The company pays all mail expenses.

    Email sent to me:
    To avoid any misunderstanding, we give you more information about our company.
    What we do:

    It is well known,that US online shops have a big variety of products with low prices,compared to other countries of the world,but not everybody around the world have opportunity to make online shopping in US online stores,cause most of them don’t ship goods to international addresses.
    We work with foreign clients,who want to make shopping in US shops,we offer them to rent US addresses to ship their orders to.
    The number of our clients is increasing every day,so we are always interested in new partners all over US,who can
    provide their addresses and help receiving and forwarding orders our clients purchase.

    What our partners do :

    1. receive mail (parcels)
    2. forward it by USPS
    3. Make a report with each recieved or sent parcel.

    You should use phone and Internet on permanent basis, our managers will help you giving instructions,mostly by email.

    You will receive any products as long as they are not prohibited and regulated by US government. There are no
    requirements about the room temperature.In case you have an allergy for something, please provide us with the list of materials and products you have allergy for. We will pay attention to it.

    If you are approved you will be hired for probation period,which lasts 60 days. During this period you will be paid by
    Western Union or PayPal. If you overcome probation period successfully,you will be hired for full-time employment.

    We offer you 20 USD for every sent parcel. You will be paid after each 5th parcel forwarded.We cover all shipping
    expenses.Normally, our partners earn about $ 2100 per month and more,if they follow all the instructions our managers give them.

    If you wish to become our partner please provide us with more information about yourself, your resume.

    Best regards,
    Express Forwarding Team
    http://www.eforwarding.org

    After replying to their email. I was told to send in a resume, which I did. My resume has my address on it 🙁 what can they do with it?
    After sending my resume I was replied with an email asking me to fill out what looks like a bogus job application and to scan and send my state id. Im glad I didn’t do that. That’s when I found this site.
    They even have a website that looks deceiving and suppose to back up their scam good.

    The company is Express Forwarding Ltd.
    website is eforwarding.org
    job application sent to me in form of pdf from partner@eforwarding.org ip address 65.55.40.119 which is Bellvue,Washington
    eforwarding.org ip address 173.201.92.1 which is registered in Scottsdale, AZ

    In the Job Application they say they are located at 2533 N Carson St Ste 3987 Carson City, NV 89706
    I don’t know how to upload the pdf for the job application?
    Hope this Helps,
    G

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  437. yes contact the police department and just hand over the packages that you have. i wouldnt mention that you mailed any out to them; unless of course they ask. but seldom do i see people held responsible. i sent out more than you and everything is fine and that was like 2 years ago. if you post the “companies” email here than that will help others find this site. please post the emails to keep others from falling into this scheme. wonderful site by the way. congrats on making it.

    Reply
    • Hi Mike,
      I was wondering if the Secret Service came to your house or anything like that? I just had them come to my house as i was also shipping out packages, but had no idea that it was stolen property. I am completely terrified right now as I don’t want to lose my kids and everything over this. I am so ashamed of myself for being so stupid!

  438. hello everyone I found this website after doing some research and being contacted from a company saying I owed them money. As all the previous comments it was the reshipping scam. I have sent out roughly about 18packages and have15 more in my home and not sure what to do at this point and afraid my identity has been stolen as well as being responsible for various packages. Do I contact authorities ? I have contacted UPS and told them not sent out any more packages to my address. This website has been a major help. My boyfriend found this site after looking for other victims stories.

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  439. Hello Mr. Solomon,

    Thank you for having putting up such a great site.

    Now, here’s my scenario. I came across a company like this a few weeks ago, and thought “hey, you’re unemployed, take any opportunity you can get, right”. So I signed up with the company, one that goes by the name of PBS Delivery Inc., based in Las Vegas. Today I got the call telling me the details of what I’m supposed to be doing, when my first package would arrive and more importantly how much $$$ I would be getting ($2800!). I then told my brother who then showed me a serious red flag.

    That’s when I started to do some research and found your godsend of a site. So I just sent them an e-mail telling them I will no longer participate and no packages I receive will be forwarded and I would contact local law enforcement if I did receive a package.

    My question is: what should I do next?

    Thanks

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  440. Hello I too was contacted by Air Sea International Forwarding Inc. And as well seemed very legit to me sent me a employement contract form and every thing. I was hired on by a woman Amy Brenner , who said that I would be later instructed by my supervisor Fred Thomson.

    So Fred Thomson was taking forever to get back with me about everything, so I sent Amy my DL number I did not feel comfortable giving my SSN out to prove that I was not an illegal alien. Still no Fred.

    So I got the companies main HQ number off their website, the guy who answered the phone was really rude to me and said he knew about the emails, its a scam and hung up on me. Then Fred contacted me, inwhich his email still seemed legit with orders of what to do. I replied him back asking if he could prove to me if it was a legit company and job offer. All I got in a reply was that it was very legit, they been doing it that way for 7 years and that they use different coordinators across the country to cut down on international shipping taxes?

    So I reported the to the IC3.com incase something comes up with my DL# that I would atleast have it on recorde that I made a report. Well yesterday I got a email that made me feel just alittle better, from Fred, claiming that they needed a scanned copy of my ID or DL to show that I am a honest legit person. Any documents with SSN# on them I can black out the SSN# if I want to, reason I felt better about it, I felt like maybe they cant do nothing with just a DL# alone or they did not get the Email with the number in it.

    I have not sent them a scanned copy of my DL, or ID. I replied Mr. Thomson and asked him could he give me his phone number so we could speak over the phone about this that I had some concerns and wanted to talk to him directly. So far no return emails. But reason why I wanted a number is one I can check easier with the BBB for legitment, and 2 phones are much easier to trace than emails.

    The main thing that set the red flagg off for me though is their email tags ended with @yahoo and @rocketmail.com instead of AirSea.com.

    Here are the email address that contacted me : amy.brrenner@rocketmail.com and fred.thomsonairsea@yahoo.com

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  441. I’m in the exact same position as the last poster; been forwarding packages for about 3 weeks, because the company website seemed legit, they have a perfect BBB rating (the company name is Air Sea International Forwarding, Inc), and they never asked for anything they could use to scam me such as SSN or bank info. I got a written contract from them as well. I understand this is not uncommon in these scams, I’m just hoping that keeping everything may absolve me of any liability, because now they’re starting to scare me. Even though they’re setting up a company account to pay me with and still don’t want any personal bank info, they are saying in addition to receiving my own monies, I’ll have to disburse other payroll overseas. This set my scam-o-meter off. Just in case, however, I responded neutrally, expressing my confusion over why they would need me to do that, but agreeing I could transfer any funds THAT CLEARED FIRST. So, I will either never hear from them again, or they’ll try to get me to do it anyway, in which case I will take the complete email history to the cops immediately. I’ve saved everything I ever got from both the woman who hired me and the man who’s been sending my my tracking #s and instructions. It really, really sucks that people would take advantage of others when they’re just looking for a job. =( I’ll post again with all the company info if things go sour next week.

    Reply
    • Hi Monica,

      Sorry to hear you were a victim as well. I wish you would have found this site sooner. But as you can see scammers go to great lengths to trick people. As you can see they will reference
      legitimate companies names, websites, etc to get you off the right track when doing research. But even with that if folks had stumbled upon this article previously you would be able to tell this is a scam once the job was explained. So be sure to read the other scams we’ve listed here:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams because they all tend to repeat themselves. They may change the bells and whistles but the concepts are usually the same. I hope everything works out for you.

      In the mean time you can find legitimate job leads here:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/jobs

      You can also find my personal recommendations here:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations

      Be sure to subscribe so you’re aware of other scams we may cover:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/subscribe

      Either way, don’t let this experience bring you down. You have options and now you have found a resource that will help you avoid scams and find real ways to make money.
      So everything happens for a reason. Good luck.

  442. hello.im new to this website and kinda wish i knew about this site a month earlier. i read some of the post on here and now im concern and willing to admit even a lil scarred about my new at home job (lol). in april. i received an email for a forwarding mail assistant for a company. i check out the website and every thing seems to be legit it even had where the company was based out of. so i replied that i was interested in the position. i filled out the application and all the paper work. he did not ask for my social just for my driver license. I also had a contract to fill out too and in the contract it outlined the position,payment,vacation time, advancement just about every thing that a real job would have. the next day i received a call from the employer and we talk about the position and the responsibilities and every thing. he told me that i would be paid by the month and either thru pay pal, western union, or wired to my account. he also told me that i would have to fill out my own taxes too and what form to use. after all the paper work was done he sent me a link to go to, too find out information about the packages i would receive. i check out the link and even called the guy 5 times cause i had some issues. after i resolved the issues a package came a week later. i followed all the instructions and even the ups and fedex people knew what was going on. i don’t know if this is a scam or not. like i said i check out the website plenty of times,I had allot of people read the contracts and look at the site too. but its still in the back of my mind that this job could be one. i haven’t receive my first pay check because it hasn’t been a full month yet. i did the search on google for work at home scams and couldn’t find anything on the company. i would like to know if there is any advice you could give me that would ease my mind some?

    thank you for your time.

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  443. hi everybody
    you could have these addresses and add them to your list because it’s dose not make any sence they are scams
    The Hiring Desk of the company has reviewed your resume and we believe you have the required qualifications. This is a work from home data entry job and you will get paid weekly doing data entry inputting (alpha and numeric data) into excel database,work is sent via email and you will be working M-F.Earn $22 per hour
    Do you have a yahoo messenger on your computer. To proceed with this Data Entry Clerk job position you must undergo an online interview via yahoo messenger.
    I want you to setup a yahoo messenger (IM) Mrs Debbie Warren and Instant Message this ID (debbiewarren66@yahoo.com) asap for the interview so you can get considered for the position. IM her for the interview.
    Thanks.
    Management

    sent by darrel erber [wonladsal@live.com] posted on craiglist under http://houston.craigslist.org/ofc/1711203745.html

    AND THIS ONE
    SENT BY Billy Chiu [billy.chiu23213@gmail.com]

    Dear Applicant.
    I got your resume and your application for the job as my personal assistant as posted on craigslist .I would have love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on business. I am presently in the UK for a short business trip so there will be no interview. I will Pre-pay you in advance to do my shopping. I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience. When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You don’t have to put money out of your pocket, all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content. The content of the packages are computer and electronics, clothing’s,business and personal letters. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work between 15 and 20 hrs a month. How much will you charge per month? I will pay $400.00. That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town. I work in real estate and I own an Art Gallery in UK . I will return to USA in Mid May, 2010 so this process will be going – on till i get back in May. If you don’t mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term.
    Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position. Hope to hear I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No heavy packages is involved! You can do the shopping at any nearest stores. You will be shopping for Electronics and clothing’s. I will provide you with my personal UPS account number for Shipping . All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be applied into the account. I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them. If I were to mail you money to do my shopping plus upfront payment for your service, where would you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the
    money? Maybe you can provide me with the following details below :

    Full Name:
    Full Address:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    Zip Code:
    Phone Number:
    Age:
    Yahoo Messenger ID:

    So that the pay-check can be forwarded to you as soon as possible and I will appreciate quick response from you. Thanks and please get back to me asap and confirm this mail asap.

    Sincerely,
    Billy Chiu

    AND THIS ONE ……………. OK I CANT POST EVERY THING BUT THERE IS ONE POINT HAVE TO BE SAID HERE
    ITS SO OBVIOUSE WHEN THEY REPLAY TO US WITH THESE STUPID EMAILS BECAUSE IT DOES NOT MAKE ANY SENCE AND THE QUESTIONS IS … WHO WANT TO HIRE SOMBODY HE DID NOT MET BEFORE NOBODY

    Reply
    • Thanks for sharing these scams. Everything you said makes total sense. But sometimes people need to hear it from others so it makes sense for them as well. So thanks for sharing. Hopefully it will help a lot more people avoid this type of nonsense.

  444. Here is one I got fresh just today…

    Tue, April 27, 2010 10:07:32 AMComfortable part-time/full-time y-offer. id (196)
    From: Brenden Tiomoid Add to Contacts
    To: balentinenichole@yahoo.com

    ——————————————————————————–

    Hello,

    Please, pay attention to this letter.
    European escrow service company is looking for an individual for the courier clerk position. It is a remote/part-time/full-time position and it is home-based.

    Service of Easy Packages inc was founded by several Polish businessmen and is functioning since 2004 with its head branch based in Warsaw,the capital of Poland.

    SEP inc provides the dispatching service of a middleman among sellers and customers from all over the World. You will need to have a personal computer and internet access including printer/scanner to work with us.

    Right now we are hiring employees for courier clerk position in the US. The duties you will be performing will include tracking and receiving packages and transferring them out using the materials that our company provides. The salary rate is $60 for each package (which is summarized in a total monthly salary and paid at the end of each working month, $1500 is a minimum guaranteed monthly amount and it does not depend on the amount of packages that you have handled)

    You are required to have/be:
    -18 years of age or above,-
    -be located at designated address on a regular basis,
    -be available to work on PC with internet access,
    -have day time contact phone number.

    All the duties are from home but may also require visits to local USPS office/FedEx/UPS.

    The working hours and working volume is:
    -up to 8 hours per week-
    4-10 packages handled weekly in average.

    Mostly all packages are not big and will not require any special storage place.

    To avoid any illegal issues or activities all the packages are being shipped/re-shipped by the big services like FedEx, UPS and DHL who have the strongest security systems nowadays. You can also inspect the contents of packages before re-shipping it to our customer.

    We would be glad and ready to get started with the application process with you if you match our requirements.

    Please, email us at: thomasinaeckhard825@gmail.com

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  445. @Teri:
    so wagner logistics and parcel forwarding are the both company thanks for the heads well i don’t think they are scams because i have a friend that actually got paid by wagner and they paid by western union and we all know you cant cheat western union you gotta have the mtcn number know what i mean and if they where they must of made a big oops …well to bad …. help me out with these companies

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    • Kenny & Everyone else,

      Let me make this abundantly clear, package forwarding as described above or closely resembling it is a scam. Sometimes the scam artist will actually pay you because they know they can sell the stolen merchandise once they receive it from you the victim. So with that mind, it’s not legit regardless if you get paid or not. Just because you rob a bank and get money doesn’t mean it’s legitimate opportunity because you made money. Keep that in mind. There is no reason for anyone one to entertain any of these so called opportunities when we list plenty of legitimate ways to make money here:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/jobs

      So don’t let desperation lead you to making some bad decisions that you’ll regret later. You’ve been warned. If you don’t believe me, maybe a local visit from the feds will convince you.

  446. @Betsy:
    i got the same one his name was paul too i forget the rest i got checks in the mail in my name and i am supposed to cash and western union some to someone and keep some i had the bank check first scam bull and i dont know whether to give up anyone know on real work at home email me at daniellemil31 at aol

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  447. @Brandy:
    I got the same email after responding to a clerical position posted on Craig’s list. Had the yahoo instant messaging interview on Sunday, April 11. I knew it was a scam once I got into it and was suspicious before doing the IM interview but thought I should check it out and then report it to Craig’s List. No legit company does interviews through instant messaging and no one hires this way. As we were having the IM she wrote I am forwarding your answers to the Board of Directors. What Board of Directors is sitting aournd on a Sunday waiting to review answers from an IM interview. I asked questions and did not offer any bank info. She asked if I prefrred to be paid weekly or by weekly and if I preferred direct deposit or wire transfer and which bank I operated (not which bank I use). I wrote back that I would prefer check as I do not give out any banking info to stangers until I can check out that they are legit. She continued but avoided answering some of my questoins and just kept on then she wrote congratulations you got the job. I questioned her about working on Sunday and the Board of Directors being available to make the decision. I also wrote that I had never been hired via IM and didn’t anyone want to speak with me. The messaging stopped immediately after she wrote congraulations you got the job then she signed off. She knew I was on to her but did not want to give herself away by discontinuing the interview midway. I also wrote that I tried to find out more aobut the company by going online but could not find anything and she wrote back that they were working on the Website. People get a clue, no one legit hires you someone via online with no face to face contact.

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  448. Here is another one. Quick web search did not find anything about the particular email address and company name here, but I am sure this is not legit. Not going to waste my time doing my research, just a warning to others.

    —–Original Message—–
    From: Dario Denny [mailto:aubreychief@royfamily.us]
    Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 1:38 AM
    To: why185@sitecore.net
    Subject: Contract

    Good day.

    The international company looking for Correspondence Assistant/Representative.

    We hire from USA, Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark.

    No special experience is required for this position.

    Requirements:

    – Resident of the USA, Netherlands, Belgium or Denmark.
    – Basic English for applicants from all countries (ability to read and write the simple English text);
    – Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel;
    – Home Computer with e-mail account and ability to check your e-mail box at least twice a day;
    – Adults only accepted (we cannot hire underage people);

    Job description:

    Those people who are accepted for this job will follow these simple instructions:

    1. Receive correspondence and packages from our company and its clients at your residential address;
    2. Report to our manager (every candidate has the personal manager);
    3. Repack received items following the instructions which our manager will send to you;
    4. Fill in the forms and papers which will be shown in our managers instructions (you will receive an e-mail instruction for each box);
    5. Forward received items according to instructions of our manager. You will receive prepaid shipping labels so you are not responsible for shipping and handling fees;

    Why we do this?

    The United States, Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark take-up of Internet trading is much higher than in the Russia and some European countries. Many Internet auctions and online shops in the United States, Belgium, Denmark and Netherlands do not ship the products internationally. As the result thousands of customers in Russia and some European countries are not able to access the large market and purchase high-quality merchandise at so low prices. Our company provides Russian and European customers with United States, Belgium, Denmark and Netherlands street addresses that can be used as the shipping addresses. Then our merchandise managers forward the packages to the country where the customer is located. It is the same if they had relatives or friends in the United States, Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark and could ask them about such service. That is why we need in your parcels forwarding service.

    How the payment works?

    You earn for next actions:

    – Package reshipping – 24.00$ (20 Euro for Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark);
    – Envelope reshipping – 10.00$ (7 Euro for Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark);
    – Packages hold – 10.00$ for each 5 days period (7 Euro for Netherlands, Belgium and Denmark);

    You will receive 8-12 packages per week during 4 weeks trial period. After that we will send over 50 packages per week to your address.

    At first you will get paid at the end of your trial period (4 weeks from when you have shipped the first package) after it you will get paid bi-weekly. You’ll be paid by the Western Union money transfer, paycheck or PayPal.

    We are looking for honest and bright people for this position.

    Are you ready to join? Please send the application form to our staff department: invinteccn @ bonbon.net

    Here is an example of the the application e-mail:

    Subject: Application

    Text:

    First Name: Robert
    Last Name: Smith
    Street address: 23306 Bass Blvd Apt 12
    City: Harlingen
    State: Texas
    Country: USA
    ZIP/Postal code: 78552
    Phone Number: 1-956-423-3654
    E-Mail: robert @ hotmail.com

    That’s all. One of our managers will contact you shorlty.

    Please do not respond directly to this e-mail. This is an automated message and the originating e-mail account is not monitored.

    Send your application to: invinteccn @ bonbon.net

    Thank you for reading this document.

    Reply
  449. Oh yeah here’s the email address that you can reply to if interested… OMG these people are so horrible and it is getting ridiculous , along with posting here I have sent this information on to the Post Masters office for my state, these people are sending fake postal money orders and trying to get people to cash into their bank to pay for software programs they want you to buy!! PLEASE DON’T FALL FOR THIS!!!

    Reply
    • Thanks for sharing Brandy. Unfortunately these con artists will never stop. But as long as folks do their research and trust their instincts it will be very hard for these folks to thrive. Thanks again.

  450. Ok I am SOOO tired of applying for jobs and they are tricks.. here’s the newest crazy one that I got in my email today, after applying for an admin/receptionist job:

    The Hiring Desk of the company has reviewed your resume and we believe you have the required qualifications. This is a work from home data entry job and you will get paid weekly doing data entry inputting (alpha and numeric data) into excel database,work is sent via email and you will be working M-F.Earn $22 per hour
    Do you have a yahoo messenger on your computer. To proceed with this Data Entry Clerk job position you must undergo an online interview via yahoo messenger.
    I want you to setup a yahoo messenger (IM) Mrs Debbie Warren and Instant Message this ID (debbiewarren66@yahoo.com) asap for the interview so you can get considered for the position.

    Thank you,

    Management.

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  451. Thanks Eddy for the insight. I’m going to check with this site when I see something that is doesn’t seem right and see what everyone thinks. Again, keep up the good work.

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  452. Thanks for the Post from Ash regarding WAGNER LOGISTICS LLC. I didn’t think they were legitimate, but here’s the update. They are no longer Wagner Logistics LLC. They are PARCELFORWARDING.NET and a name of Jeff Schneider. Below is the actual message that I got from my inquiry to their job posting on Craigslist (San Francisco Area). However, because of the CL community being on top of thing, it got flagged to be removed right when I sent my response. I suspected that it was not legitimate as I wanted to see what their response to my email would be . Of course, I reveal no information on myself when I reply with the ad which only included “I’m interested in the position, please contact me with more information”. I didn’t use my real email address nor did I sign the reply with a name. Just to let everyone know, since the email address uses GMAIL, I filed a complaint to Google as to user agreement violation as to illegal activities.

    THANKS TO FORUMS LIKE THIS WHICH ALLOWS OTHERS TO ALERT SOMEONE ELSE TO THE SAME SCAMS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OR GEOGRAPHY. I REALLY APPRECIATE READING ALL THE DIFFERENT SCAM. IT GAVE ME A HEADACHE AFTER A HOUR READING ALL THE DIFFERENT SCAMS AND WAS QUITE SAD THAT THEY PREY ON THE JOBLESS, LIKE WE DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH STRESS.

    =======================================

    Hello,

    You will find more information about salary, job summary and requirements attached: JOB DETAILS-APPLICATION.doc

    Fill-in APPLICATION FORM (inside JOB DETAILS-APPLICATION.doc) and send back to me. Within 12-24 hours we should be able to provide you with a decision in regard to your application and we want you to know that we will be giving your application our fullest consideration. If for any reasons you cannot complete APPLICATION FORM please just let me know and I will send you it in PDF format or in a plain text.

    We would like to thank you again for your time and consideration and will be in touch with you as soon as we have some definitive information for you.

    Instructions:
    Open JOB DETAILS – APPLICATION.DOC, complete your personal details go to 2nd page, fill-in your personal data, than indicate your security information. If you have different mailing address than your personal one, you have to put it to Working Address fields.

    You can find more information about our company at our website http://www.parcelforwarding.net

    My job is to assist you and I’ll be happy to do the utmost to help you whenever possible.


    King regards,

    Jeff Schneider
    Staffing/Management Group
    jeffexpress @ gmail.com
    Wagner Logistics LLC
    parcelforwarding.net

    *************************
    APPLICATION DOCUMENT ATTACHMENT
    *************************

    Company name: Wagner Logistics LLC
    Employment type: Part-time; Full-time – Home based/Virtual office
    Salary: $20.00 per each package (delivered and redirected)

    JOB DESCRIPTION:
    Wagner Logistics LLC is currently seeking a Customer Support Representative. The ideal candidate will have will have one year customer service experience in the freight forwarding, transportation, distribution, or brokerage industry and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision with a high attention to detail.
    The Customer Support Representative responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
    – Duties may include maintaining ongoing relationships, providing support and resolving problems for customers.
    – Processing of shipments and working with internal and external customers.
    – Assisting in studies to determine customer incentives and developing and preparing proposals for customer leads.
    – Timely communication with origins and consignees and / or other UPS offices regarding any issues affecting the shipments
    – Provide best in class customer service to internal and external clients.
    – Comply with corporate requirements on carrier performance.
    – Analyzing shipping milestones and deliverable for customers
    – Dispatching delivery orders
    – Resolving invoice and account receivable issues
    – Act on or facilitate problem resolution and set action plans to meet customer requirements
    – Additional duties may include distributing mail, filing, faxing, typing, and processing forms, preparing reports and auditing documents.
    – This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position.

    Minimum Requirements
    – High School graduate or equivalent certification.
    – US citizenship.
    – 1+ customer service or general office experience in the freight forwarding, transportation, distribution, or brokerage industry or at least two years customer service or general office experience in other industry.
    – Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision with a high attention to detail.
    – Rapid and accurate data entry skills.
    – Effective verbal and written communication skills.
    – Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office 2000 applications. MS Word and Excel and Outlook.
    OTHER CRITERIA:
    Employee will be linked to US division of EB Int. and UPS store. All shipments and packages will be forwarded to Europe only. Employer will not sponsor visas for position. There is no relocation available for this position. UPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Go to page #2

    This form can be completed electronically
    Personal Information
    First Name:
    Last Name:
    Address:
    City: Postal Code:
    Country: State:
    Home Phone:
    Cell Phone:
    Date of Birth:
    Age:
    Sex:
    E-Mail:
    Working Address (where you will receive mail for our clients)
    Address
    Address1
    City
    State
    ZIP
    Home Phone
    Employment Details
    When Available For Work:
    Employment Type:
    *underline  FULL – TIME ONLY  PART – TIME ONLY  FULL OR PART – TIME
    Security Information
    Date of Birth:
    Thanks for your interest!

    Reply
    • You’re welcome Teri.
      Thanks for sharing this with us. Keep in mind there are many scammers repeating the same scam, they just update their names and ads. But it’s always the same. It’s just a matter of looking past the fluff and it’s very easy to spot this stuff as you did. So great job.

  453. Thanks for all the information you’ve supplied.

    In response to submitting my resume, I received an email from Michelle Tran of Real Earth LL, supposedly repackaging electronics. When I googled the company, it did exist, but it sells skin products, not electronics. Then I was led your website and saw the posting from Jim in January. He posted exactly the same email that I received back with an email address from earthdomme_llc@gmx.com. Gmx is a free email system. Again, thanks for all your postings and for helping prevent me from diving into an obvious scam.

    Radhika

    Reply
  454. same as ms. officer. the police cannot release any info on this type of thing so dont bother asking. and when i say the same as ms. officer, i mean word for word. Thanks

    Reply
  455. While you have to be aware of these types of scams not all forwarders are part of scams.
    I run a small package forwarding company and forward packages to my clients overseas.

    There are people who would like to purchase items on ebay and from US stores who do not send overseas.
    I perform a service for these people.

    That is not to say I do not get asked every day to ship items to US addresses. When ever this request comes up the answer is no. The other red flag for me is someone who orders very expensive items and then wants them shipped with the fastest shipping possible. Normally the people who are for real are looking for the cheapest way to get the items to themselves. The times I have seen this have always been a scam and when these flags pop up I start calling the stores to see if the sale was legit. If it is not the merchandise goes back to the seller. The customer account is closed and we no longer accept any items to that person. In fact all items coming in with their information is refused and sent back.

    I have had the local police and the FBI and the Secret Service here and have had to explain that there are legitimate business in the us that do forward packages overseas.

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  456. Hello everyone, I am a police officer from San Diego and I was vacationing in Atlanta when one of my best friends showed me an ad on Craigslist that she was interested in.:
    Part Time Package Handlers
    ——————————————————————————–
    Date: 2010-03-04, 2:04AM EST
    Reply to: victorj@gmx.com [Errors when replying to ads?]
    ——————————————————————————–
    Part Time Package Handlers.Responsible for lifting and moving
    packages weighing between twenty five to thirty five
    pounds or more.
    Come join an excellent company that makes our part time employees
    permanent.We promote from within and actively
    offer career advancement.
    Various shifts available from Monday through Friday
    -Compensation: $$$1000 USD
    -This is a part-time job.
    -OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities
    -Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
    -Please, no phone calls about this job!
    -Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
    PostingID: 1627732583

    I read it and immediately knew that it was a scam but me being me I toyed with the notion of going a long with it. I answered to the ad from an email address that I had made with the hope of getting a response. The person who goes by the name of Victor Joseph did indeed respond and I went from there. I gave him my name and the number of the FBI building that I work at in San Diego. I ve already alerted them and every call made there gets recorded regardless of them dialing an extension. I just wished I could have seen the look on his or her face when they found out whose number they called. Anyway I hope the following helps anyone who searchs this info:

    Re: Part Time Packing Handler Job Post
    From: victor joseph View Contact
    To: xxxxxx.com>
    ——————————————————————————–
    I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No heavy packages is involved! You can do the shopping at Sears,Walmart, Circuit city, Best buy and other stores. You will be shopping household items, Electronics and
    clothing. I will provide you my UPS account number for Shipping.. All you have to do is
    provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be applied into the
    account.. I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the
    funds to cover them..If I were to mail you money to do my errands plus upfront payment for
    your service,
    how should your name appear on the money? What address should I mail
    it to and your
    phone number must be added to it
    Victor
    —– Original Message —–
    From: xxxxx
    Sent: 03/04/10 08:16 PM
    To: victor joseph
    Subject: Re: Part Time Packing Handler Job Post
    Thank you for replying back to me Mr. Joseph. I am still interested in the position as I am able to meet your needs. I look forward to meeting with you on your return.
    ——————————————————————————–
    From: victor joseph
    To: xxxxxx.com>
    Sent: Thu, March 4, 2010 12:25:00 PM
    Subject: Re: Part Time Packing Handler Job Post
    Thanks for indicating your interest in the job. I wish I could meet up with you to talk about this job in person but I am currently away on business, I am in Bahrain. I should probably tell you more about the job. This job is flexible so you can do it wherever you are provided that there is a post office in the area. You can do all the tasks during your spare time outside of work or school. I will prepay you in advance to do my shopping and have my mails/packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to stay at home to get the mails, I can have them shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick them up at your convenience.

    All errands will be in your city/town so It is not a must that you have a car for the job, you can go places by bus or taxi.. When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You won’t have to put money out of your pocket, all you have to do is have mails/packages shipped to your house and do my shopping. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal the content. The content of the packages will be business and personal mails. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work between 15 and 20hrs a month..

    How much will you charge per week? I will pay $300 weekly. That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town. I am an independent contractor. I will get back in town in April so this process will be on going till then. If you don’t mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term. Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position.
    Thanks for your time!
    Victor
    —– Original Message —–
    From: xxxxx
    Sent: 03/04/10 02:05 AM
    To: victorj@gmx.com
    Subject: Part Time Packing Handler Job Post
    Hi, My name is Lisa and I was interested in your part time job post. I’m currently a student and would be very interested in earning a some money on the side. I don’t mind lifting heavy items and my schedule is pretty much flexible. Please let me know what I would need to qualify for this job. Thank you.

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  457. Thought I’d share this one that I received. I almost responded because I’ve been out of work for almost two months now and my girlfriend is pregnant, but something didn’t quite add up.:

    Dear applicant,

    This is to update you that we received your email in regards to my posting for Secretarial Post Wanted For Weekend Job and week days. I am looking for someone who can act as my

    Secretary
    and Errand messenger, someone who can handle my personal and business errands at his/her spare time. This duties required of you will be needed basically during the weekends and this will give you free time to go on with your regular job .Below are details of what you expected from this job position.

    Someone who can offer me these services:
    *****************************************

    Mail services: Receive my mails and drop them off at UPS/FedEx (nothing illegal) Shop for Gifts,Bill payment ( pay my bills on my behalf),Sit for delivery( at your home) or pick items up at nearby post office at your convenience. Let me know if you will be able to offer me any/all of these services

    Where are you located? I would love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away in England for a 40 working days business summit / trip .

    MORE DETAILS :
    ***************

    I own a new art gallery in Australia which just started operations and sales this year and i am sourcing to buy more art works from professional painters and artist within the USA. This is where you come in, I am willing to pay you in advance to do my artworks and paintings shopping for me,make payments for them and have them delivered to you. I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address.. If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience. When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You don’t have to put money out of your pocket, all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping.. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content. The content of the packages are art works,paintings,computer and electronics, clothing business and personal letters. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. How much will you charge per week? I am willing to pay $200.00 because you will be working twice in a week. That is not a bad offer is it?

    I need your service instantly because as you know already I am constantly out of town. I will return to USA in April 2010 so this process will be on going till then. If you don’t mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term though i will still get in touch with you via phone soon as we have an agreement and you start work. Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position. Hope to hear I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No heavy packages is involved! You can do the shopping at any nearest stores.

    I will provide you my personal UPS/FedEx account number for Shipping. All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS/FedEx and shipping charges will be applied into the account. I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them. If I were to mail you money in form of cashiers check or money orders to do my shopping plus upfront payment for your service, where would you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the money?

    Provide me with the following details below :-

    Full Name:
    Full Address: (NO P.O.BOX)
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    Zip Code:
    Phone Number:
    Age:
    Email:

    I will be expecting your responds towards my request. Hope to read from you as soon as possible.
    Thanks for your co-operation and understanding.

    Best Regards.

    Roy Sculpture and Art
    17 Kent Street,
    Bentley, Perth.6101
    Western Australia
    +447024061739

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  458. Hi, please avoid WAGNER LOGISTICS, LLC.

    Thank you SOOOOO much for this forum post! It has literally saved me in meer seconds! I found a parcel shipping forward ad on craigslist: WAGNER LOGISTICS, LLC.

    I applied the final job application a few hours ago and even got a phone call from my manager Jeff Schneider. He basically gave me the company policy and so forth. For some reason, it just all seemed “TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE.”

    I really think those are the key words you should always have in mind. Nothing too easy is too good of a good thing. Following back to my situation; after coming to this page, I immediately wrote Jeff Schneider an emailing saying I am no longer able to work for him. I got so scared I even told him I was moving to a new home in a few weeks, since he has my home address.

    I just wanted to thank you for having this discussion form. I am SO glad I came upon this early; on the same day I applied for the final job application. It’s still very early before the scam action could take place and I am so glad I figured this out before it was too late.

    For all readers; please be careful and if it seems “too good to be true,” take full awareness and listen to your instict! It’s always better to be safe then sorry.

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    • Ash,

      Thanks for sharing your experience with the rest of us. You’ve probably just helped countless people avoid this scam, assuming they followed your lead and did their research.
      You’ve hit it on the head. If it sounds to good to be true, it usually is. God gave us instincts for a reason and if people follow them you tend to avoid a lot of this garbage. It’s only when we ignore these instincts that we find ourselves in trouble. So kudos to you and thanks for sharing! Be sure you check out the rest of my site for other scams and legitimate ways of making money at home. There is a wealth of information here if you’re willing to read. Sounds like you are, so I wish you the best!

  459. Eddy,
    I just read some more posts on this page and I think I know what your advice will be and that is to stop corresponding with the scammer. Anyway, I hope my post helps others avoid this one. Also, I have to give credit to my mom, she found your site during a google search. Thanks to her and to you I avoided getting involved anymore than I did. Thanks for your site and keep up the good work.

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    • Wayne,

      1. Thanks for sharing this scam with others.
      2. Thanks for actually going back and reading my comments! Because you figured out what I was going to tell you. I wish more people did that. 😉
      3. Give a big shout out to “Moms” for doing her research and finding us. I hope you and her read more of the site so you learn about other scams but more importantly
      discover all the legitimate ways you can make money at home that we’ve discussed here. There is a lot of great information here. So I hope you take advantage of it.

      Good luck.

  460. Hi Eddy,
    I need some advice. I am now in contact with a reshipping scammer. I found your site only after I became involved. Now I know this is a scam. I was shipped a computer via fedex which the scammer wants me to send to an address in Poland. I contacted fedex and had them take the computer back to pcmall in memphis. Should I email the scammer and tell him I sent the pc back? Or do I stop all contact and hope he’ll leave me alone? He has my phone and address. I did fill out an internet crime complaint form on ic3’s website, http://www.ic3.gov. The scammer uses this email address: work-at-home@gmx.us. He calls himself Thomas. I’ll include his original email to me below. Thanks for any advice.

    (email)
    Are you blessed with a new child yet unable to attend work?
    Are you a college student with odd class schedules impairing regular work time?
    Well you’re in luck!!!
    We are looking for honest and communicative people to sort, store, and make readily available our delivered correspondence from your own home!!
    This is not a sales gimmick requiring you to pay setup fees or sign up to a mailing list. This is a business requiring only limited amounts of your time.
    Spaces are limited so act now for this great intuitive job offer.
    DO NOT TURN THIS OFFER DOWN!! GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!! You can receive a salary not less then 2500$ a month!

    Dear (name), if you are interested in this position we will call you but before that please let us know what is the best time yo contact you by sending the email to work-at-home@gmx.us

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  461. @Eddy Salomon:
    Hi Salomon, I emailed the company AVANTCARGO Ltd. asking about a courier job. Without any kind of interview process I got this response from them:

    —————————————-
    Dear Jeffrey,

    Congratulations! We have received and reviewed your resume. It is our pleasure to offer you employment with AVANTCargo Ltd., in the position of home based Shipping Specialist, on the terms set forth in this letter.

    AVANTCargo Ltd. is a young high-growing multinational company and one of the industry leaders for flexible, responsive, and customer-focused international shipping. It is revolutionising the way people buy and sell between countries, initially focused on trade between the Europe and US.

    Our main office is in London, United Kingdom.
    AVANTCargo Ltd. was founded in 2005 by a team of highly experienced shipping, logistics and eCommerce professionals, and is dedicated to providing people with a high quality, cost efficient service.

    AVANTCargo Ltd. offers a service to customers living outside America to shop online in America and it organises the consolidation, duties, taxes and shipping of the goods to the member’s home. The service empowers the online consumer in quite an unprecedented way. It enables shoppers to buy the best and cheapest goods that the States can offer, whilst taking advantage of the favourable weak American dollar. In addition, it gives people the opportunity to obtain high end, newly launched goods before they are brought to market in Europe. AVANTCargo democratizes globalisation by giving worldwide consumers access to great deals and products from the US – which are normally only available to US residents.
    At this moment we offer you a part-time home based position:

    At present we are looking for dynamic individuals to be responsible for the areas of package operations, quality control and customer service.

    TO QUALIFY, YOU MUST:
    1. Be at least 18;
    2. Be responsible, hard working and communicable;
    3. Be resident of USA, UK or Canada.

    You should have strong multi-tasking abilities and interpersonal skills.
    This job requires punctuality, good organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft office programs to maintain inventory and fill necessary forms.

    You don’t have to relocate and will be able to work from home.
    You will handle all aspects of warehouse activities including shipping, receiving and inventory handling.
    You need no money to start. And you don’t have to pay for anything!

    If you would like to proceed fill the form below with your personal information and send it to us by e-mail. Every completed form will be reviewed and our managers will contact you shortly by sending you our job offer including more details about the available position.
    ——————-
    Application form:
    Please complete all sections of the application form as the information provided on this form will be used as part of the selection process. You can copy this form and send it to our e-mail when completed.

    Full Name:
    Year of birth:
    Gender:
    Address:
    City:
    State:
    ZIP
    Phone number(home):
    Phone number(cell):
    Email:

    Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. We are excited to have you join our organization and look forward to working with you.

    Sincerely Yours,
    Mark Shrimpton
    HR manager
    ———————————————-

    Does this sound like a reshipping scam? It does to me. What do you think?

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  462. hi guys.. than you for this page its so informative.. ive found a post in craiglist..ive emailed the employer and she told me im accpeted for the postion. Her name is Susan Adams. We;ve never met in person, she said shes out of state but told me that i can start working for her tomorrow, Monday. She is asking me to make a FED EX account and a UPS account for future package deliveries. She’s also asking me to post job ads in craiglist for her. Ive done the posting of job ads but Im feeling guilty that If this is a scam, Im only helping her to look for more victims. She said I only have to work at home for her at print and scan stuffs and mail it to certain persons and do some deliveries. DO you guys think this is a scam?

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  463. In my entire life, I have never stolen anything. However December 15, 2009, I fell prey to the sending packages scheme. Last week, fifteen police officers came to my house with a search warrant, and searched my house, because I had received stolen products shipped from amazon, best buy, etc. The police officer confiscated my computer and correspondence from this bogus company. Bogus company, formerly Carol Pady is now operating as USA Forwarding. Supposedly, USA Forwarding has hijacked a legitamate website, and their listings with the Better Business Bureau and Chamber of Commerce are either hijacked or bogus. The address of bogus company or hijacked company is;

    USA Forwarding
    2275 Michael Faraday Drive
    San Diego, CA 92154

    USA Forwarding
    9295 Siempre Viva Rd #8 or H
    San Diego, CA 92154
    ph. 1-800-841-6690

    The owner of the bogus company is Fidel Gutierrez. The bogus manager of the shipping department is Michael Cray.

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  464. They keep coming…

    COMPANY PROFILE & JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EMPLOYEES:

    The Real Earth LLC. is the worldwide retail company founded in 1998 and the motto of our company is the “žbest speed and accuracy with the best price availiable” when delivering merchandise to our partners worldwide.

    The principle of our business is to find the lowest priced electronic merchandise in the USA/UK/EUROPE and to deliver it to our customers or partners worldwide (in the most cases that are European countries). To get the best results in pricing and speed we need employees that are able to help us with the business letters and some package forwarding from our partners in the USA/UK/EUROPE to our partners in different regions worldwide (it depends on the orders Real Earth LLC. received). Your job duties will include the following tasks:

    1. RealEarth partners send You different business letters or some small packages containing electronic merchandise for the name of our permanent employee.
    2. You receive them and group them into the big package (it’s usually named “žlarge box” or “žmedium box” and it’s able to include about 3-5 small packages + business letters if You have received some) to reduce the shipping cost to our partners worldwide (for example to send a “žmedium box” there’s a charge of $60-70 per package)
    3. When You finished with the grouping of the big package – You should contact us and we’ll transfer You about $150-200 by Western Union payment service ($100-for You, and $50-100 for immediate sending of the package GlobalExpressMail http://www.usps.com/prices/express-mail-international-prices.htm)
    4. The final step is to send the package.

    It is possible to make per first few months about $1500-2000 + Bonuses/per 1 month.

    RealEarth needs honest, active and accurate to the details individuals. If You one of them – be ready to join our worldwide team!

    Payment: we have no hourly payment for our employees – everything depends on the speed and the number of the packages our employee sends.

    It’s part-time job so there is no need to be at home all the time, the packages could be delivered at home on the suitable time(by calling express post service) or picked up by another person living in your apartment/house, as also there are some changes will be ine 2 months working with us – You can get permanent position with the contract for 3 years at least. Everything depends on the quality of Your job.

    If You have any additional questions according the above mentioned job opportunity – don’t feel confused to contact us. We will be glad to answer all Your questions.

    And if You are ready to start working with us immediately – Please fill and sign the attached agreement(the document should be hand signed). You can e-mail or fax it by the mentioned phone number in the attached agreement. Sometimes our anti-virus system blocks the attached files, if there is no agreement attached please let us know and we will resend it.

    Please e-mail me as soon as the agreement is faxed or sent by e-mail.

    Best Regards,

    Michelle Tran

    Real Earth LLC Recruitment Manager

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  465. Another one…

    Thank you so much for your response and interest in the job offered. The job information is as followed:

    Job Title: Regional Mail Dispatcher
    Job Post: Regional Operation Assistant
    Location: USA
    Job Type: Full Time/ Part Time
    Working Hours: 2 to 4 hours a day (About 10 to 15 hours a week)
    Salary: $60,000 Per Annum ($5,000 Per Month, payable bi-weekly)

    Description: Badgers Logistics Enterprises (B.L.E), a reliable logistic specialist, who render it’s valuable services to it’s numerous clients ranging from many Companies, Organizations, Schools, Big Firms and Uncountable Association in the United States and in Canada. B.L.E hold a strong commitment to provide quality shipping service, reliable warehousing, outstanding customer service, positive employee relations and the highest level of safety. We work with freight forwarders to accomplish most of our assignment given to us by our clients

    We are currently seeking experienced Virtual Logistic Assistant/ Mail Dispatcher to work as an assistant in accomplishing our task in their respective cities and states.

    Responsibilities Include:
    · Maintaining a master list of all routes and trips
    · Ensuring Judicious use of funds meant for freight fee payments and shipping fee payments
    · Making freight fee payments and shipping fee payments in fast manner to avoid delay of packages shipments
    · Ensuring that routes and trips are performed safely and on time
    · Assisting freight forwarders with routing directions
    · Becoming thoroughly familiar with the freight forwarders in a reasonable manner
    · Performing additional duties as assigned

    Position Requirements:
    · High school diploma or equivalent
    · Ability to use U.S.P.S, UPS and Fedex account to send out mails and packages
    · Knowledge of maintaining business confidentiality
    · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    · Previous dispatch experience is a plus

    Interested, qualified candidates should please submit their application via email to: ship001@Badgers.com

    No Agency calls please. B.L.E does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies.

    Yours Sincerely.

    Michelle Benard (CEO)
    Badgers Logistics Enterprises
    18800 Southcenter Pkwy.,
    Seattle, WA 98188
    Tel: 206-203-1578
    Fax: 206-350-9456
    E-mail: ship001@Badgers.com
    Website: http://badgers-logistics-enterprise.webs.com

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  466. I think this is a new one, but I’m not certain…Any thoughts?

    Thank you for contacting Quantum Billers.
    There are a limited number of openings to fill the billing personnel
    positions across the state of California.

    Scheduled bills are collected locally by our billing personnel via
    mailed check and/or local transfer (within California), depending on
    the customer being billed at the time.

    So we require all our billing personnel to have a local bank account
    where they could deposit and process received checks or transfers.

    We pay billing personnel between $400-$500 United States Dollars per
    week subject to the number of bills collected and processed within the
    same period.

    Requirements:

    * Full name
    * Date of birth
    * Address
    * Day time phone number
    * Copy of a valid ID or Drivers Licence (this should be faxed to us)
    Fax number: (510)280 1635
    Thank you,

    Thomas Blancett,
    Quantum Billers Inc.
    http://www.quantumbillers.com

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  467. I too have fallen victim to the package scam. I was offered a position by the Alliant Trust Co.Inc. I was contacted by a man named Donald Robinson if that was his real name. They offered me a position as an Quality Assurance Operator at $40.00 per hour. I cannot believe how stupid and how gullible I am to believe and do such a stupid thing. My wife told me that it was a scam but I wanted to believe the best because we needed some x-tra cash. And if anyone should have suspected it as a scam, it should have been me, I am a Chaplain in a Correctional Center. I deal with scam artists all the time but this takes the cake. At present, it has not cost me anything. I received and shipped out 5 packages. They initially sent me a small kodak camera in order for me to take pictures of the contents of future packages. I was to remove the contents, take pictures of it and email it to Donald Robinson and also send him the information about the contents and remove only the invoice from the package. Please everyone be aware of this scam. I am so shook up over this, I do not know what to do. I have not heard from the police or fbi nor have I been paid by this phony company that offered me the 40.00per hr. If any readers out there has any information as to what you think I ought to do please contact me. Thanks. I hope what I have shared helps someone before it is too late.

    Reply
    • Robbie,

      Sorry to hear you fell for this. Don’t feel bad, you’re not alone. We’ve all been victims of scam artist. Learn from the mistake and just move on. Desperation leads us to doing a lot of things we don’t usually do. My recommendation is to head to my scam page and study it like a test to avoid future scams: http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams

      Next just contact the post office or any mailing service to determine what the procedures are. They’re all aware of this scam. They don’t really want you the victim, they want the con artist.

  468. What happens if you dont send the packages? will you still be contacted by the fbi or the police? can you still face charges? I would think that the scam is in sending the packages. If the packages arent sent out then they cant be traced back to you i.e you should be clear of all fraudulent activity. Could you let me know if im right or not?

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  469. Hi, just like the others, I also worked for scammer for 18 days. I just reported it to FBI yesterday, they said someone will call me to tell me what should do. But, until now, nobody call me. I’m so scare that the police will come to my house and arrest me. I don’t have any record from the FBI that I already went to their office and report it. Is there anybody know whether we should get a paper or number from the FBI that we already report to them? I already gave them all the documents related to this case. The scammer named their company as Carolpady LLC.. , their website is carolpady.com they sent me I-9 and W-4, and they have my social number, also all my personal identity. I already sent 6 packages, and now since I realized that this is a scammer, I stop to sent the packages and hold the other 6 packages in my house. There’s another 2 packages that will come and I’m going to refuse them. I read another website that said the goverment agencies will not take care your case if the total lost no more than $5000. I don’t know whether it’s true or not, since the FBI never contact me until now and just keep promising that somebody will call me everytime I called them. Please help me what to do now. 6 illegal packages in my home, no proof that I already report to FBI, and I gave them all the evidence documents, no answer from FBI. Could you please advise me with this situation?

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  470. I have been working for Natta Market Group, Inc. for the past three weeks and I think now I may not ever see my money for shipping some packages. I also see now that I may have done something I should not have without knowing. I will from now on turn away the packages that are sent and email them and tell them I can’t receive any more packages. This is a huge blow especially since it is so close to Christmas and I am a single mother. I was merely trying to make Christmas. I have kept all email correspondence and all sent package receipts. Can you tell me what I should do? Please

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  471. Hey Eddy , New to the site just stumbled upon it because am fishy of this job offer i received on yahoo hotjobs . the job was for this company mail boxes online . the site is http://www.boxesmail.com/eng/index.php .

    A guy named David milosh Contacted me about a the mail forwarding position where i will get paid monthly 2,500 , They sent a W4 forum also a i9 forum as well . They have this online panel where i am suppose to log onto daily for updates of my work and check when i will receive the packages also take pictures of them.

    I to have felt the sting of the rescission were in ,and i have been desperate for work . Obviously i have been fishy about it this company so im doing my homework i have all the emails sent from them since day one and ill be glad to give the password and user name to you eddy to check it out for yourself . Perhaps it could be a scam but it seems to me like they have a pretty impressive way to make them look legit if anyone has any info please help!!.

    Reply
    • Will,

      Thanks for contacting me. Was this email unsolicited? I automatically delete job offer emails especially if the job offer doesn’t reflect any skills I have posted on my resume. So that’s one strike. Most of the scam artist use legitimate job sites like yahoo to search for resumes so they can spam people with their fake job offers.

      That being said, I did my usually research by following the steps in my scam video: http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams and I really couldn’t find anything about this company. There is usually feedback one way or another. So the fact there isn’t heightens my suspicions. But ultimately I don’t have any conclusive proof it is a scam or that it is legitimate. As such I would avoid it. Desperation will often lead us to a path that may cause us more harm. So as much as I know you could use the money, I just wouldn’t want to chance it if I were in your situation. You might want to head to your local post office and ask them what they think of this company and the job they’re asking you to do. They may be able to refer you to their postal investigator offices where you can get more information.

      I hope this helps either way. Just keep in mind we list new jobs every Friday here:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/category/work-from-home-job-leads/ and every day on my other site http://www.workathomecareers.com

      We also provide you with legitimate make money opportunities that you can start right away here:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/companies

      So you do have legitimate options my friend. Hope this helps either way.

  472. I came across a vauge posting on craigslist to be a part time package handler. In the description it just said you would be lifting and moving boxes, so I assumed it was just a warehouse position and sent a letter asking for more details. The response was crafted very well but had some very noticable red flags. The Scammer claimed he was an architect working in bahrain (after reading this I knew it wasn’t legit) looking for someone to do this scam. They threw in a little line about not “paying any money out of pocket” and that it possibly leading to a long term position to sweeten the deal. I only flagged the post but i wish there was a way to mess with the scammers.

    Reply
    • Hey Jake,

      Thanks for sharing. The best way to mess with them is to spread their business so people can learn about their scam. So if you want to post the job description here so others can be warned about it, that would be a good start.

  473. Hi, I stumbled upon a site called Forwarding Helper Inc. on craigslist. At first it didn’t seem like an all out scam since they were only going to pay me $12 per package I sent out, but all the packages were going out to Russia. Then I stumbled upon this site and it is almost exactly what was described. I’ve already sent out a couple packages and I’ve notified them I am not cooperating with them anymore and would like to know who exactly do I contact in case I get anymore of these packages?

    Reply
    • Danny,

      You may want to contact the post office where you’ve already mailed some of these packages. They have people that deal with fraud and can help you with this. Most of the mail services are aware of these type of scams.

  474. I got this email on tuesday, has anyonr heard of or know anything about this company zed express? The english and grammer is funny also.
    JOB OFFER

    Company Name: ZED Express Delivery
    Position Type: Virtual Office/Part-Time
    Job Title: Logistics Coordinator
    Website: http://www.zedexpress.com

    Logistics Coordinator (LC)
    The LC will be responsible for the shipping and receiving of all products. This person must know or otherwise become intimately familiar with various shipping companies and all required paperwork. The LC will be responsible for the tracking of all products and for the preparation and delivery of “proof of delivery” documents. This individual must be capable of auditing Sales Order and Purchase Order documents for correctness. The LC will be responsible for the processing of Return Merchandise Authorizations as well as for Vendor Returns. The LC will also hold responsibility for some minimal maintenance duties.

    The following are some of the more significant benefits and terms and conditions of your employment.

    Salary: Your salary according to the employee plan offer will consist of bonuses for every processed order, which will be paid to you in accordance with our standard payroll procedures.

    *The employee plan offers:

    $40 for each processed and completed order (sent parcel) if the price of the parcel is above $400 $20 for each processed and completed order (sent parcel) if the price of the parcel is under $400

    P.S. You will be paid after each 5th box via money checks or via the Western Union money transfer service.

    Duties
    1) You will receive packages from our customers via various popular courier services such as FedEx, UPS, DHL or USPS. (We will inform you about each package ahead of time via e-mail with the subject reading “INFORMATION ABOUT PACKAGES” p.s. you have just received one of them.)

    2) You will need to confirm when you receive information about packages.

    3) Once a delivery is completed, you will need to confirm that you have received the package.

    4) You will then need to ship this package or multiple packages combined in one box to one or more of our international offices in Europe or Asia. YOU WILL SHIP THE PACKAGES USING PREPAID SHIPPING LABELS. YOU WILL NOT NEED TO SPEND YOUR OWN MONEY! (We’ll send you an e-mail titled “Shipping label and instructions” containing a prepaid shipping label and full instructions for what to do!)

    5) You will be shipping via the United States Postal Service (USPS) or UPS International. After the dispatching of each package you will need to send us a scanned or photo copied invoice. This will serve as “proof of delivery”.

    We ship various electronics.

    Profile:
    Good communication skills.
    Strong customer service focus.
    Autonomy. Ability to work effectively without close supervision. Ability to address customers’ issues in a positive manner.
    Enthusiastic, energetic and hard working.
    Accurate.
    Good sense for organization. Able to define priorities. Able to find a way to make sure projects are completed on time.
    Language skills: English
    PC literate (Internet, MS Office)

    Modifications of Benefits: We may, in our discretion, cancel or modify any of our employee benefit plans, including those described above, at any time.

    At-Will Employment: Should you decide to accept our offer, you will be an at-will employee with the company. This means the employment relationship can be terminated by either one of us at any time for any reason.

    This offer will remain open for a month. If you decide to accept our offer, as we hope you will, please follow the instructions at the top of this letter.

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    • Hi Mike,

      There isn’t much to know. A lot of times these scam artist will even use the name and address of a real legitimate company. But the fact of the matter is that the job description is exactly like the scam we warned about in the article. My suggestion is to delete this email and avoid such nonsense.
      We have real companies listed on our companies page:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/companies and list new jobs on this site every Friday:
      hwww.workathomenoscams.com/category/work-from-home-job-leads/

      I hope this helps.

      Take care.

    • You may want to visit the USPS office in your area to determine how you would report this stuff. I’m sure they have procedures in place. Because
      trust me if you’ve already shipped something, they will be coming to you. Fortunately they are aware of these scams.
      But it’s better if you come to them first and just come clean about how you had no idea what was going on.

  475. Anybody working for Wideaccess Inc.?

    This “company” offers you to receive packages, inspect them and re-ship them to Ukraine. I already received 2 packages and re-shipped them. I got my check already. ($30/package). I don’t know if this is a ‘scam’ or not. I found some information suspicius on the USPS labels they sent me to re-ship the items. They say that the items ar sent as “GIFT”. And the real value of the items is alterated to less. I don’t know if they’re traying to avoid customs fees or what.

    I’m getting paid for my work, but I need to feel secure about doing this.

    Reply
    • Alberto,

      You’ve read the article above. This is a scam. If I were you I would stop immediately. They’re probably paying you with stolen money and guess who’s going to end up paying for it.
      It’s going to be you. Don’t be fooled.

  476. Hello All…I recently found this job scam on Monster.com..

    They call themselves Natta Market Group based out of the Netherlands…gave me a number..845.704.2197…I Googled it and it came out to be a call center in NYC …Bradford Financial…I haven’t received any packages as yet but will refuse any that comes in…glad I saw this site…Thanks..Eddy

    ********Avoid the following Job Scam ******************

    You need to be able to perform the following duties and tasks:Ӭ

    1. Be able to receive incoming packages addressed to your residence during business hours ( 7:30 AM to 12 A.M) in some cases as late as 3P.M. local time.

    Ҭ2. Ҭ you should show us perfect communication skills.

    Ҭand ability to reply our email messages and follow instructions within 1 hour.

    3.You must be able to ship packages to our customers the same day it was received and inspected)

    3. Must have:

    Ҭc) Cell phone and never miss managers calls during business hoursӬ

    d) General knowledge of modern consumer electronics and jewelry so you could inspect and report to us packages content and conditionӬ

    e)printer/scanner available or access to public printer/scanner services

    1. 4. Availability to start work by next Tuesday Aug 31.

    IF everything above is fine let me know so I could start application process

    Also feel free to contact me if you have any questions

    Thanks, Katty

    ********Avoid the preceding Job Scam ******************

    Reply
    • Thanks for reporting this! Hopefully more people will avoid it. Scammers are making it a habit of using legitimate company’s brand and contact information to lure
      you into a sense of security. But it’s always easy to tell they’re not the real thing when the so-called job is revealed and it sounds like the scams we’ve covered. So great use
      of common sense and research.

  477. I recently fell into this scam. Its been a huge pain. I unfortunately forwarded 2 packages. All the other packages the merchants gladly took back (even paid shipping). Now about a month later one of the merchants is asking for a about $1000 for a guitar amp that I unfortunately forwarded. I understand if I am responsible but I just wanted to confirm on who is responsible. thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Hey David,

      I’m sorry to hear that you fell for this scam. I wish you would have found us sooner. In terms of being responsible I can’t see I would know. But I would imagine since they can’t track down the scammers they have no choice but to come after you. That’s pretty much why the scammers do this. You might want to speak to a lawyer to know for sure.
      I hope this helps.

  478. Oh my goodness. I received the exact same e-mail as Betsy posted above, only it was from a Jason. Thanks so much for this post. I’ve come across some scams on craiglist before, including one where the “recruiter” responded by sending a link where I was supposed to get my “free” credit score report before getting hired in order to save time. That one I could recognize as a scam from the get. But the reshipping one, it almost, just almost got me.
    First e-mail he responded from was jason.lee2221@yahoo.com (that’s the one that was listed on craiglist), but when he did respond on that one, there were instructions to respond STRICTLY to jason.lee222@yahoo.com.
    I don’t get what’s up with the two addresses, but what can I except from scum? Is there a way that these e-mail addresses could be reported and tracked to catch who is behind all this annoying/frustrating foolishness?

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  479. Thanks Eddy. You’ve lead me to your post about the paid to try offers once before. I just hadn’t found it before the damage was done. It would pay for me to review it again. It seems to me it’s easy to be overloaded with information whether you’re a newbie or experienced. I found the IC3.gov site while doing a scams search and landed on consumerfraudreporting.org. I thank you again for all your help and information. If I keep working at it I’ll be “up to speed” some day so to speak. I wish Eddy, his family and everyone here a blessed Independence Day weekend a little early. I’ve been blessed in being able to attend a summer family Bible conference in Colorado this week and I don’t have a laptop so I will miss hearing from all you fine folks. Have a blessed day.

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    • Hey Bruce,

      Sorry for the repeat. lol I will make it a point to link to that post on the fusion cash page so it helps people avoid the pitfalls that get paid offers can have sometimes.
      I hear you about the information overload. I try to do my best to organize it which lead to my work at home guide: http://www.workathomenoscams.com/workathomeguide but truth be told there is just a wealth of information out there. At the end of the day I think the most important is how to avoid scams.

      In any event, I wish you and your family a great week and independence weekend as well. Have a great time at the conference. I hear Colorado is beautiful place. How blessed are you to be visiting such a wonderful place while meeting on the Lord’s word and favor. Sounds like it’s going to be a great time. Take care and thanks for your continued insight on this blog. I really appreciate it.

  480. Carlos, I’ve used the IC3 website several times reporting various lottery scams, supposed emails from the FBI, etc. (Give thanks to Eddy’s info on searching out scams). If I remember correctly if you work your way through the process you will find a message box where you can describe what happened. (That’s where I pasted copies of the scam emails.) There will be another box to enter any others who might know about the scam as well as a place to list any official agencies you’ve contacted. You and very scared be strong in the faith my friends. (Note be wary of the free offers on FusionCash)

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    • Hey Bruce,
      Thanks for filling in the blanks for Carlos. I wasn’t even aware of that IC3 site until Carlos mentioned it. Its great we can share information with each other like this. I appreciate it.
      In terms of doing offers on fusion cash or any get to try offer sites, I would encourage people to read the following article: http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/05/07/getpaidtotryoffers/ I’ll be the first to admit get paid to try offer sites can lose you money or send you a lot of spam. But there are easy ways to get around that stuff so you do make money. I know because i’ve made money with these sites but it’s because I applied the tips listed in the article above. So I would encourage people to read it if you plan to venture into that work at home opportunity.

      Betsy, Thanks for sharing this fake job offer with us. Hopefully people will avoid it!

  481. Good work Eddy. I found this one on Craigslist:

    work from home part time job offer
    Reply to: paul_sill@yahoo.com [Errors when replying to ads?]
    Date: 2009-06-20, 12:12PM CDT

    Do you need a part time job? I am looking for someone who can handle my personal business errands at his/her spare time. Someone who can offer me these services: Mail services: Receive my mails and drop them off at UPS(nothing illegal)Shop for Gifts Bill payment ( pay my bills on my behalf)Sit for delivery( at your home) or pick
    items up at nearby post office at your convenience. Let me know if you will be able to offer me any/all of these services.
    Thank you

    * Compensation: 700$
    * Telecommuting is ok.
    * This is a part-time job.
    * OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities
    * OK for recruiters to contact this job poster.
    * Please, no phone calls about this job!
    * Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

    My boyfriend sent him a note and here is the reply:

    From: “Paul Sill”
    To: xxx@xxxxxxxxx.com
    Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 7:56:37 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
    Subject: GET BACK TO ME ASAP

    Hello xxx,

    Where are you located? I would love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on business. I am in Australia so there will be no interview. I will prepay you in advance to do my shopping. I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience. When you get my mails/packages, you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You don’t have to put money out of your pocket, all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content. The content of the packages are computer and electronics, clothing’s, business and personal letters. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work between 15 and 20hrs a month. How much will you charge per every package you receive? I will pay you $300.00. That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town.

    I work in real estate and I own an Art Gallery in Australia. I will return to USA in August so this process will be on going till then. If you don’t mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term. Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position. I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No heavy packages are involved! You can do the shopping at any nearest stores. You will be shopping for Mails, Electronics and clothings. I will provide you my personal UPS account number for Shipping. All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be applied into the account. I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them. If I were to mail you money to do my shopping plus upfront payment for your service, where would you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the money? Maybe you can provide me with the following details below:-

    FULL NAME:
    ADDRESS:
    CITY:
    STATE:
    ZIP CODE:
    COUNTRY:
    AGE:
    PHONE NUMBER:
    EMAIL ADDRESS:

    I will be expecting your response towards my request. Hope to read from you as soon as possible. Thanks for your co-operation and understanding .

    Best Regards.

    Paul

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  482. Eddy,
    I was involved in this scam I have couple of electronics at home, I went to my local police station to inform them what was going on and to drop of the stolen goods, they would not take it instead they gave me a phone number for the FBI. I called the number as i was leaving the station I was unable to speak with someone I was directed to http://www.ic3.gov I went on and i could not make the proper complaint, at no time did I see the option for re-shipping scams. The website does not give you the option to explain the situation you are asked a question and then you chose one of the answers they provide. I dont know what to do anymore I have stuff at my house that I dont want and dont know what to do with. what else can I do? The scam artists keep e mailing me asking whats going on with the packages? I’ve been ignoring them for couple days now. has there been cases of people being hurt due to not doing what the scam artists asks?

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  483. i am a student who was unaware of this whole package scam thats been going on when i took the supposed re-shipping job as a means to make extra money. about two weeks ago, my mother had informed about a scam thats been going. i researched and came across your site. i had no idea what to do. the problem is by the time i wanted to stop, there were many packages i was receiving at my address still. to make matters worse, i was to embarrassed to tell my mother what was really going on and still am. because i live with my mother, i am now in constant fear that she may get into trouble for my mistake. and the rest of the packages i had received after learning of this disgusting scam, i ended up forwarding out of fear. what should i do next? i feel dooped and played and mostly saddened because of the grave danger i may have put my family into. i am very scared, especially after reading all of these horror stories. its greatly worrying me to the point where i can’t sleep. i have since stopped, but now i live in fear the authorities may come out my door. what would i tell my mother.
    from very scared student.

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    • Hi Very Scared,

      I’m so sorry to hear your story. It drives me crazy when people find us all after the fact. Look, in my humble opinion and that’s all it is, I would suggest contacting your local post office, authorities or FBI. They are aware that victims are getting duped into this scams and that they’re not the criminals. They can guide you as to your best course of action. It’s better for you to come forward than have them looking for you. And even in that case, they’ll be able to see that you’re not the mastermind behind this. Your mom shouldn’t be in any trouble and I doubt you will too. At the very least just call one of the mentioned officials and hypothetically tell them the situation. You have nothing to feel ashamed or embarrassed about. 90% of the people that have ever looked for a work at home job have been scammed. It’s a painful rite of passage that we all go through. But you will get through it. Just don’t let these scammers get the best of you.

      Visit our scam page:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams You’ll read countless other stories like yours but you’ll also read about people fighting back. So keep your head up. The sooner you talk to the right people about the situation, the sooner you can move on with your life.

      By the way do your part and provide all the details of this scammer by including the emails you may have received, the ad you responded to, etc. Help others avoid this! That’s the best way to get back at scammers.

  484. @Jorge:
    I had the same thing a contract and a REAL business license number and a software program they emailed me to download and EVERYTHING and then it started to feel weird when I finally started getting packages and I emailed the postal inspector and he came to my HOUSE and got all my emails and the program and it was a SCAM. The postal inspector got me in touch with the companies whose products I had and had them email me shipping labels so I could send them back without charge and so I would not get in trouble..

    Company name: COMPUTER PARTS AMERICA (you can even go to their website and it looks legit..ITS NOT!!!)
    SCAM SCAM SCAM

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  485. is there any real package forwarding or reshipping work at home jobs?
    i had one send me a contract does that make it legit?

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  486. Hello,
    I was speaking to one of my friends about some packages i was receiving by different people and how i was to repack them and ship them out with a prepaid label thats when I found out it was a scam, I have couple of boxes at home and dont know what to do with them. I dont want to get in trouble or is it to late? who do i call? and what will they do to me?

    Reply
    • Call your local police, the postal office or FBI and explain to them you think you’ve been scammed. Most of the agencies are aware of this scam. Just don’t ship the merchandise. Print up any of the emails you have received from the scammers.

  487. hello,

    i think i may be a victim of this whole package forwarding scam going on. i responded to an ad on craigslist towards the end of april. they e-mailed me back and the company name is supposedly BARS CORP with the website http://www.barscorp.com. i did google search only to find this company is fraudulant. the problem is i am holding 4 packages, yet to be forwarded and i had taken off the initial labels as i was unaware this is a scam. now, i am not sure what to do. i am a student and thought this would be a good way to make an extra source of income. should i contact the fbi and in the meantime, should i forward the rest of the packages?

    Reply
    • Hi Zwai,

      Thanks for sharing your story. Obviously don’t forward the packages. Contact your local FBI office, the postal office or UPS office in your area and explain the situation. They should provide you with some guidance.
      They’re very aware of these scams and will be able to offer assistance. Hope this helps.

      Eddy

  488. The email address is : nextelcomm1000@yahoo.com David Dunne, I have ALL the emails and letterhead forms that were sent to me.
    It truly seemed legimate and now I am stressed out. I need to find a job ASAP! I have 2 young children and am in the process of a divorce, I was counting on this income. UGH
    Anyone with ideas would be greatly appreciated.

    Reply
    • Thanks for the email address and name. As I said before all the information you need to find a legit opportunity is in that guide. Just take the time to read it and apply it if you’re truly serious about working at home.

  489. Ok, so I got an email from a resume I submitted off the job board on craigslist in my area, Phoenix, Arizona. I got offered a job working for Nextel Communications processing payroll. I thought that sounds great. The supervisor guy sent me multiple emails with instructions on what needed to be done and how the process for training would start, I even got a welcome to the company letter, on what looks like letterhead. I received some postal money orders in the mail and an email describing what to do with them and to keep $100 for my bonus (incentive the email called it). So I took them down to my bank and I know the one lady really well and she took them in the back for me and their assistant manager told me they were fake. Thank GOODNESS I didn’t just deposit them in my bank account and try to spend my own money like the email wanted me to..
    Please everyone BEWARE…
    Are there any REAL work from home jobs.. this really SUCKS!!

    Reply
    • Thanks for sharing your story. If possible please post the emails you received, contact information, website addresses, etc. So others can avoid this scam. By the way yes there are real work at home jobs. This site is full of them. If you look on the right of this page it has a column of job listings.

      You should also visit our work at home guide: http://www.workathomenoscams.com/workathomeguide If you do you’ll find all you need to know to avoid scams and find real work at home jobs. But help you fellow work at home seekers out by posting as much detail about that scam artist.

      Thanks.

  490. Why would any legitimate company need someone to “re-ship” packages for them? Why not just ship them directly to the place they need to go. I’m just curious what these scammers are using as an excuse for why they can’t just ship themselves.

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  491. We too have been scammed! We took the bait on the re-shipping thinking it would help us earn some much needed income after the loss of our employment. We should have know this was too good to be true. We were contacted via careerbuilder.com by an individual named Nathan Firl (nathanfirl@comcast.net). Who also said the home company was based out of the UK! With the promise of 30 days of service with the co. we were to be paid $3000 monthly; due to the hope of having this money, we waited the 30 days, and no payment or further contact was made on their part. Our family is now facing eviction! How naive of us!! Please don’t let it happen- be AWARE… as we should have been. I guess at the time it was in desperation and hopes that this could be legitamite!

    Reply
    • James,

      I’m sorry to hear about this. The scam artist are really hitting hard because they know good people are struggling and desperate. So they’re literally preying on this. I wish you would have found our site sooner. Hopefully as you read through our blog you’ll be able to find something that can help you make money:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/workathomeguide

      Good luck to you and your family.

  492. I think I have been scammed too!!!! I saw this job posted on craigslist on Monday and I filled out a “application and faxed it back to them….. To date I have received 3 packages that I mailed off for them…. Once I found out me being only 19 (college student) I went and deleted the email where they said send the packages too but only to realize I needed that in case the police comes after me. So I have all the information besides the address they wanted me to send the packages too….

    What should I do? I have already filed a compliant with the FBI through their website, Should I also contact the local police or should I just wait to see what happens?

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  493. I think I have been scamed! I have been working for this company forwarding packages for the last 3 weeks! I have sent about 4 packages out and I have one box still at my house that I don’t plan on sending. I was contacted today from a guy with a foreign accent telling that I was working for a company that was about to be taken down by the FBI! He had obviouly googled me. He had information on me that was old and used it to say that he had friends in the FBI who researched me and if I want things to work out well I needed to work with him instead of the other company! I asked for information to verifiy what he was saying all he gave me was John Richards from Ohio. He gave me a website address that had nothing to do with the job he was offering me. I advised him that I would not take orders or request from someone I did not know and that I need to contact the FBI myself to make sure he was legit. He suggested I contact he contact. I told him no that I would need to do my own research. He backed down a little and changed his tone. In the end I told he I would not have anything to do with him because everything he told sound fishy. I contacted the company I am working with Cosco Logistics. The man I deal with is Michael Bronski and I told him about the call I got. He wanted all the details. I would not give him everything I got because I think he is not legit either. I kept records of what I got and I think there was some identity theft involved so I think I will be contacting the authorities. Regarding this matter. I am not easily scammed but I must admit this is a good one!!!!!!

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    • Hi Debra,

      Thanks for sharing your story. I’m sorry to hear that you were a victim as well. But I think contacting the authorities is a smart thing to do so they can advise you as to what to do. This is the first time I’ve heard a scammer trying to recruit a victim from another scammer. These guys have a big pair… But it’s good you’re not going down without a fight. So applaud you and thanks for being brave enough to air these guys out. Keep us posted as to what happens.

      Eddy

  494. I just received an e-mail from a pamela G. wood stating that I had a ( get this ) a bank draft of 2 MILLION dollars waiting for me if I would only pay a 215.00 delivery charge to DHL courier service. They tell me not to be deceived by anyone that would try and get more money from me. The 215.00 is all I have to pay. She gives me a contact person in the name of Edward Paulson and a e-mail contact which is dhl_deliveryservice11@yahoo.com.hk The headline address on the e-mail is: (office of the DHL courier service 44 Garrick Lane F.C.T. abuja ) She said she deposited the draft with DHL courier express , West Africa and by the way, her or his grammer is horrible. Ever heard of either one of these 2? I know it’s a scam.

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    • Hi again Chuck!
      Long time no hear from. lol

      Thanks for providing so much details about the latest scam artist.
      I’ve never heard of these guys but that’s not a surprise since they use so many different aliases.
      They change them like underwear.

      But obviously you know it’s a scam. Hopefully your post will help others avoid these scum bags.
      Thanks again!

  495. it is the same GFS international company that was posted a couple of months ago.
    gfs-intl.com.

    Thanks for the support! I will sleep a little easier tonight.

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  496. Augh!

    I am a victim! I tried searching for this as a scam when I started it, and didn’t find anything, thought it was an easy way to make some cash. Now I had a ups security guy leave a business card at my house, I’ll do anything not to get in trouble! I don’t know what I can do, I’ve made about 600 bucks on this so far. I have to call the UPS guy tomorrow. Any advice?

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    • Hi Jacob,

      I am so sorry to hear you’ve fallen victim to this scam. Sometimes the scam artist use new names, websites, etc. But most of the time you can still tell it’s a scam because
      it still quacks like duck, talks like duck, walks like duck. So keep that in mind in the future.

      Now with that said, I think the best thing to do is be honest with the UPS folks. Most of the postal services are aware of this package forwarding scam . They know people are unwitting victims. So it’s best to be upfront and provide as much info as you can and be cooperative. If you have any emails, addresses or any info that were provided by the scam artist, be sure to provide it to the ups.

      Just be honest, you’re not the only victim as we can see on this page. I know how scary this can be. I was almost victim to a check cash scamming and had to go to a police station and talk to a detective. Even though I know I didn’t do anything wrong I was still nervous. I even brought my wife with me. But the detective was very understanding and said that they’ve been hearing about this scam from other law enforcement agencies. So they were basically trying to gather victims to see if they can piece information together to get the scam artists. Apparently it has worked because he told me they’ve busted a few of the scam artists. So the UPS guy may be engaged in the same effort.

      Just be sure that the UPS guy is actually who he says he is. I would actually call the UPS corporate headquarters to verify this guy is who he says he is. And you may want to talk to their fraud department and be proactive. Hopefully this all works out. I can’t see these guys coming after the victim. It’s counter proactive.

      Good luck either way. Keep us posted.

      And if you want, please post some of the emails you received or the job description you responded to so others can avoid this.

  497. I started to go for this type job – responded to a craigslist ad for an ebay assistant. The ebay store is real and I tried to confirm the “job” thru them BUT 2 days later a package arrived. The person said I should relabel it and mail it out. I asked him to verify his identity thru the ebay store and I have heard nothing else from him. I still have the package. What do I do? Call the police? Call the company listed on the return label? or just give it to my husband for his birthday!NOT!!

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    • Hi Anne,

      Thanks for chiming in. I think the best thing to do is just return package to sender. And yes you may want to contact the company on the label and let them know that package
      was probably obtained via identity theft. Maybe they’ll be able to contact the victim of this shady scheme. If you really want to help feel free to post the emails and ads posted
      by the scam artist that tried to recruit you on our scam page:
      http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams This will help a lot of folks avoid this type of nonsense like you did.

      Thanks again for sharing!

  498. Hey All,

    I consider myself a fairly intelligent person but this scam almost got me. I contacted Eddy to ask his opinion not thinking I should have checked the site. Thanks Eddy, you’re the man! I can understand how someone may be taken, it all looks legit.

    The company to avoid is Union Express http://www.unionexpress.biz/. BE WARE.

    Thanks to WorkAtHomeNoScams.com

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  499. Hi,
    My boyfriend recieved an email from a place called Eastline Logistics and I was wondering if anyone has had anything to do with them, or has heard of them, etc. The weird thing is that the email that we recieved it from was from a Arline Blaylock @ consultants.com…just wondering if anyone had any info about them…thanks!!

    Reply
    • Hi,

      It might help if you provide a lot more details such as the emails you received, the job description, website address, etc.
      At the end of the day it involves shipping stuff as the job then it’s probably a variation of the scam listed above. Scam artist may change up some things but the spirit of the scams tend to be the same.

      Hope to hear from you with more details. But I think you already have an idea of what
      this company is about.

      Eddy

  500. Hi Angel,

    Glad to hear that we’ve been able to help you avoid this scam. We’re lucky to have users that actually share their experiences with these scam artists. It’s their comments that fill in the blanks that we may miss.

    Eddy

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  501. Alex Nevsky is delivering a package to me tomorrow. After researching and reading the feedback on this website. I’m going to refuse the package so it is returned to the sender. Thank you for posting as a warning to me!

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  502. @devo davi:

    No, Davi, I haven’t. In the week that I posted this comment I wrote to them and said I would be unable to receive any more packages. I never rec’d a response. A few more packages came, but I turned them away at the door. I have to contact UPS, who was holding a shipment in Eastern Europe for me, but for which I did not want to pay the $300 return, and see what they did with the packages.

    What was your incident?

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  503. Hi Michael,

    Thanks for sharing. I would return package to sender if I were you and stop corresponding with this individual and report the activity to the FTC, BBB or any other consumer protect agency.

    I think that’s the best course of action to take.

    Eddy

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  504. Hi Eddy,

    I recently was “hired” my Alex Nevsky as well. I received my first package today and after doing some major homework (after the fact). My warning lights are going off big time now.

    I haven’t actually shipped anything yet and am waiting for instructions from my “boss”.

    Is it possible to get in touch with ‘makeda’ who also posted about this same individual? I’ve only been able to find one such posting regarding this individual/business(?).

    I’d greatly appreciate your help.

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  505. Hi Kira,

    I tried digging up stuff on this company following the techniques in our scam video:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams
    and couldn’t find much. But it still smells fishy to me.

    You may still want to contact the FTC.gov, bbbonline.org
    or some of the other scam websites listed here:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/2008/01/21/top-5-scam-fighting-sites/

    to get some additional opinions.

    The site looks very professional but the opportunity seems to similar to the scam above. So I would be wary.

    Eddy

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  506. I am presently working with a company called GFS International. This is their website: http://www.gfs-intl.com/. I have been worried that this was a scam, but the site looks legitimate in every way. I sent off 1 test order and just sent a large 2nd test order to the Ukraine that cost $300 to ship. They sent me the prepaid shipping labels. When I received those I was reassured that the company was real. The products I sent couldn’t have been worth more than $1500, so I thought that was a lot of trouble for someone to go to for a little over a thousand dollars. Are any of these companies real?

    They paid me thru PayPal for the 1st test order. I am still waiting for payment for the 2nd. I just mailed the package 2 days ago. If this is a legitimate company I hate to raise a ruckus, but I’m afraid of the officials showing up if it’s not. Is there any way I can check?

    The name and email of the man I’m corresponding with is:

    David Ray
    Supplies Coordinator
    GFS International
    Linden Strasse 14
    Berlin, Germany
    Tel: 49 307 469 9939
    http://www.gfs-intl.com

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  507. Hi Daniel,

    Thanks for bringing this to our attention! This should help some folks out.

    Can you post the original emails or ads that this person used so when people search online they’ll be able to avoid this scam.

    Eddy

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  508. Please be aware of a possible shipping scam from a man named Bill Vazquez, email address loopmaider@yahoo.com. I found this add on the almighty Craigslist GA. He told me I would be shipping books and clothes and get paid $1800USD per month, in a nut shell.

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  509. Hi Susan,

    Thanks for sharing this information. It looks like they’re trying to contact people in different ways now.

    I’m glad you were able to avoid this one with the information you learned here. In terms of getting our names, many legitimate companies sell our names to other companies for marketing. So it wouldn’t surprise me that they’re able to buy our contact information.

    That’s why I have a “work at home email address” so my personal email account doesn’t get flooded with crap. You just never know who’s going to sell your address.

    In any event, thanks for sharing. Glad you avoided getting scammed!

    Eddy

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  510. I received a message from someone that I added to my Yahoo Messenger list (whom I thought was a normal chatter) he was going to send me a camera, a unlocked cell phone and something else I don’t really recall.
    He briefly describe how he wanted it sent, to someone else, out the the states too I believe not even asking me about this but sending the message of what he wanted to do. He stated he would pay me and gift me for it.
    I laughed of course because NOW I am not a fool! Because of this site and also sad to say I was duped with a check cashing scam a few months ago. Which I submitted 1st to my bank for Verification and it came back as unknown account information, I was going to leave it at that but the guy contacted me wanting to know if I got it and BOY I let him HAVE IT! I contacted the person and they made it seem so real telling me to contact the bank again and give them his information and to just go and submit the check not knowing I already had but for verification. They must somehow get our names when we sign up for work from home programs because I have recently received many mailings with a scam feel to them! Again I want to say, I love this site!!!

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  511. Hi Makeda,

    Thanks so much for sharing so much details about your experience with this scam.

    I wish more people would do what you just did! Now anyone that reads this or does a search may avoid being scammed. I think the fact that you contacted your police department should help you avoid any issues. But if you have any concerns you should definitely ask them what you should do.

    Obviously I’m very sorry to hear that this has happened to you in the first place. I think most of us come from an offline world where things like this don’t happen. So you don’t even think you need to be on guard. Lord knows I didn’t know any better when I first got into the work at home industry. But you live and learn.

    Thanks again for sharing. Hopefully now that you found this site, you’ll be able to avoid future scams by following the advice in our scam video:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams

    We also list some personal recommendations you may want to explore on the following page:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/article

    Trust me when I say you have options so don’t let this experience stop your dream of working at home. I didn’t and eventually discovered a great work at home career as an affiliate:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/aff

    So be sure to shake this off and move forward.

    Thanks again for sharing.

    Eddy

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  512. I also fell for one of those schemes. Looking back, I should have easily realized that this was a scam but I was not expecting to run into something like this. I responded to an ad on craigslist looking for a shipping assistant. After filling out a number of forms, I was informed that I was hired at $600 weekly. He even invited me to check out his ebay business quickclicksales which turned out to not be his. My so called employer Alex Nevsky supposedly ran a very busy online business and this re-routed shipping was something he did not have time for and also a way of saving the customer money. I was supposed to be paid bi-weekly and for two weeks I ran back and forth to the post office mailing out anything from car parts to shoes. After two weeks, I could no longer get in touch with “Alex”. The scariest part of this whole ordeal is receiving bills in other people’s names sent to my address. I spoke to a police investigator about but was informed that there was nothing I could do. I just hope law enforcement doesn’t show up at my door. As discussed I corresponded with an Alex Nevsky who listed his address as

    121 w. 125 street
    new york ny 10027.

    I shipped packages to a “company” called A1 Solutions in Florida and even to an individual in Russia. The corresponding email address is quickclicksales@gmail.com. Beware of those names and be careful when responding to online ads

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  513. Hi Jeff,

    I followed the steps in our scam video:
    http://www.workathomenoscams.com/scams and couldn’t really find anything on the site. But when I did a search for that elsa miller name the same email was repeated on a scam warning site.

    Aside from that, there are several things that make me feel this email is BS. There are a lot of grammar and spelling mistakes in their email. Obviously I’m not one to speak considering my awful writing but that seems very weird for someone offering you a job.

    The other thing is why is the person emailing you from a free gmail address rather than the company website address. That’s not very professional.

    They’re also being ambiguous about the job. If I contact a prospect, I would say hey I think based on your resume you’d be a good fit for my data entry job. You have a lot of typing skills so that’s why I’ve contacted you. The fact that they don’t actually allude to your skill set or their job is suspicious.

    If they don’t ask you for experience or references then that should also worry you.

    So personally, I would walk away from this one. You can dig deeper and ask more questions if you want. But if they start talking about cashing checks, wiring money or any of the stuff in the article above then you already know it’s a scam.

    But overall the job smells fishy to me.

    Eddy

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  514. I received this the other day, can someone tell me if it looks as though it is a scam? The lady here has called a few times, but I still have no solid information. Thank you!!!

    Greetings,
    You have received this message because you have published your resume at careerbuilder.com and you meet our criteria. And we offer position in our company.
    Our company Solar Jewelry is one of the most prestigious manufacturers of exclusive jeweller production in the Western Europe.
    SJ Production differs by uniqueness of each product and makes individually for each client.
    The individual, professional approach and long-term experience allows to achieve high parameters in the jeweller industry field.

    We provide the best working conditions for our employees:

    Working with us you will get:

    – fixed salary
    – material bonuses
    – a bonus for the housewives
    – qualified support of the skilled manager
    – work in one of the best team of the Europe
    – we can help you to open credits with minimal percent
    – challenging experience in the highly perspective field of business with great future career possibilities.

    We also provide medical insurance and an annual salary of $50,000+ (career rise) per year. The salary is paid monthly.

    If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask them only via email: solar.elsa.miller@gmail.com

    It’s not multi-level marketing, not sales position and absolutely free for start.
    We would like to point out that this job may become a good additional employment for you. You may have a primary employment or a running business and still cooperate with us because this job will not take a lot of your time.
    We are looking forward to hearing from you.

    Regards
    Elsa Miller
    SolarJewelry

    http://www.solar-jewelry.net

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  515. Here is the advertisement:
    ==========================
    Part Time Offer (Milwaukee)

    Reply to: rrhlands@gmail.com [?]
    Date: 2008-10-13, 10:45PM CDT

    I’m looking for a trustworthy individual to handle my job while am
    away, We are into supply of stationaries and gift items.

    The job requires you to ;

    Always receive shipments of stationaries (Textbooks
    Re arrange the books in the boxes
    Ship them out to my clients,
    Keep records on files
    Receive payments from clients.

    Requirement

    *The job requires you to have a basic computer knowledge, MS WORD EXCEL.
    *Printer is needed to print out labels and other relative documents

    Location: Milwaukee
    Compensation: $400 weekly
    This is a part-time job.
    Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
    Please, no phone calls about this job!
    Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or
    commercial interests.
    PostingID: 878338695

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  516. Hello Jon,

    I applaud you for humbly submitting your post. When people share these kinds of experiences as you have, it helps so many tremendously.

    I wish you all the best in finding legitimate work from home.

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  517. I found one of these on craigslist…

    After 3 or 4 replies with no definitive information from them, but a request for all of my personal information, I decided to google “shipping /work at home” and found this site.

    My question, is there someone or somewhere we can report this information to?

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  518. Hi Nicole,

    Thanks! I hear ya. The only problem is that scam artists aren’t stupid. They’ll include real legitimate company names in their email proposals. So that’s why people are more inclined to fall for this scam.

    It’s not as easy as it use to be. The best thing to do is always research when in doubt.

    Eddy

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  519. Nice post, I always thought that these kind of proposals where scams but didn’t know it was related to money laundering, stolen goods and so on…
    That’s pretty scaring and it’s why I always advise working from home candidates to work with a trusting and legitimate company.

    Nicole

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  520. Hi Jon,

    First and foremost let me thank you for sharing your experience and providing so much detail. No you’re not a moron and should not feel ashamed. Scam artist are very sneaky and good at what they do. They play on our desperation, fears and vulnerabilities. So it’s no wonder so many of us have fallen victim to them.

    With that said, I think you’re taking the right steps. I don’t really think the feds or police want to put victims in jail. Who they really want are the people committing the crimes. So I think coming forward and being honest should work to your benefit. With that said I’m not a lawyer or police officer so consult a local expert as they would know more than I would.

    You just have to view this as a learning experience and don’t let it bring you down. There are legitimate ways to make money at home. And hopefully as you read through our articles, you’ll find the right opportunity or opportunitieS for you. We try to cover a wide range to fit everyone’s situation. So I hope you take the time to explore your options. Don’t let the scammers win by making you give up on your dream of working at home. If I can do it, then anyone can.

    We all just need to continue to share information like you did here. This way we all avoid the scams and stick to the opportunities that can make us money.

    Thanks again for sharing. I really admire your bravery for telling your story. Being scammed is nothing to be ashamed of. Life is funny, sometimes we learn best by making mistakes. Lord knows I’ve made tons of them and continue to do so every day. My forgiving wife will attest to this. lol

    Take care.

    Eddy

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    • Hind sight really is 20/20!
      I recently responded to an email I received, claiming tohave received and reviewed my resume submitted online. So excited to be getting a lead on a job I responded. I was totally unaware that package forwarding scams existed and it was the furthest thing from my mind at the time. Anyway, I received the below email and afterreceiving the third package, I decided t do some investigative work on this operatio. After asking anyone if theyd ever heard of the company and their policies, I came across this site. I have found it very helpful to not only me but others that may be suckered in like I was. Needless to say, the last package I received is going to the PD on Monday or mayb I will directly contact the FBI or the CIA. They must have some department that handles this kind of thing.
      Robert Moralski to me
      show details Jan 13

      Hello Ms. Katrina A. Wright

      Welcome to Forward Logistics Group!
      I have looked through your resume that was received by our Human Resources Department and I think that you can be interested in a Warehouse Clerk position that we are ready to offer you. I will be more than happy to talk to you in future by phone about that position and give replies to your questions if there are any. For the moment being the matter is that we are planning to extend a number of company’s warehouses in some states in about 1-2 months. That is connected with the fact that our orders increased and we need more room to store our packs and items. We have already started to choose locations and that is for sure that one of the warehouses will be built or rented in your area. It is being planned that the warehouse will begin functioning at the end of February. For that reason a Warehouse Clerk position is vacant right now. Having looked through your resume we have found out that you can be one of the best candidates to fill that position in your area. We plan to fill the position withinin next 5-7 days. It is possible that you will already get started working for us from the beginning of the next week. Working for us as a Warehouse Clerk now that we do not have a warehouse at your place you will be a part-time employee till the moment the warehouse operates. Your main responsibilities will be receiving (picking up) our packs with orders, then inspecting, systematizing and sorting those packs and then processing that stuff to our customers and buyers. There will be no need to travel a lot. All the packs will be delivered to you by local courier services and some of them are supposed to be picked up by you in the local FEDEX or UPS facilities. All you have to do is to get (sometimes to pick up) a pack, to open it and prepare a detailed description(including its exact weight, an item inside the pack with pictures, its condition and organization it was received from) and then to wait for us to provide you with a pre-paid shipping label (those labels are paid by the company already) for you to process and ship the packs, then to print the label out and to go to the nearest USPS (usual post-office) to ship the package. Those packs average weight will be 7-40 pounds. You will not have to store anything. Packs are supposed to be shipped the sooner the better. You will not have to use any special paper to print labels out because any white sheet of paper will be ok. As for your payroll I should say that you will already have a basic monthly salary. The amount is $1200.00 (when the warehouse is set up your monthly payroll will increase up to $3350.00). Moreover you will be able to have some extra money using our bonus system. If you ship a pack on the same day or in the morning of the next day you will have extra $20.00 and if the pack weighs more than 7 pounds – $30.00 in addition to your basic salary. You will be paid every 30 days from the moment you sign the company’s agrement. A temporary agreement will be prepared for you as soon as you are ready to get started and when the warehouse is set up we will already discuss everything in personal in your area and you will sign an Official Company’s Contract.
      If you’re interested in the offer you can call us and the number is (202)470-5035 or send your message to the following e-mail box robertmoralski01@gmail.com

      Mr. Robert Moralski
      Regional Instructor
      Forward Logistics Group
      (202)470-5035

      THIS IS SO DESPICABLE!!!

  521. I am ashamed to admit that I fell victim to this type of scam. It seemed kind of fishy to me but, being unemployed and needing money, I tried it anyway. The supposed job offer was from a company who called themselves The Olsen Stores based in the U.K. I went to their website, which appeared to be legit, and replied that I was interested in the job. They sent me an email with a UPS tracking number and shipping label for me to print out and paste onto the package when it arrived. A package came a couple of days later and I followed the instructions and took it to FedEx to drop it off. FedEx took the package and I was on my way. I emailed them, as instructed, to let them know I shipped the package.

    A couple of weeks went by and I hadn’t heard from them, or received any compensation. Yesterday I received a bill from FedEx stating I owe $165.15 to ship that package. I knew right away that it had been some kind of scam. There was no way I was going to pay that. I sent an email to the supposed package director, Marsha Garrett, who sent the shipping information. I wrote that there was no way I was going to pay anything to ship their package and that I would have no part in any future corresponence with them.
    I have not yet had the police or feds to my house. I do plan to report this incident. Hopefully I can avoid any legal trouble. I may come off as a complete moron, but it’s better than going to jail.

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