Scam Type
Employment Scam
Business Name Used
Work from home employment scam
Date Reported
June 12, 2024
Postal Code
13904
Total Dollars Lost
$ 400
Scam Description
I was approached on What’sApp by a person saying they had a work from home business buying and rating apps. I had put our some interest in this sort of online so I assumed she found me through that. She gave me a training account, which seemed to be hers which showed me how to make money by completing a series of tasks. Three sets of tasks 35 app ratings each. After the second set you are supposed to be able to withdrawal your funds. I started using my own account and put 100 dollars because that is how you can buy and rate the apps. I completed the first set of 35 without a problem. On the second set of tasks I got what they call a “combination” task which requires you to add more money into you account because this would create a deficit in funds. I put 100 more dollars in and completed the task. I was delayed in completing it but their CS assured me that if I complete the task I could withdrawal my funds. After I completed the task they would not let me withdrawal and told me the rules state that I have to complete two tasks in one day. I complained because they had told me I could withdrawal the funds in a very clear manner and I gave them the last of my money. They would not budge so I started the second task with the hope that I would not have to put more money in I put in 300 more dollars and still was unable to complete the task and was not given any money back. They just keep asking for more money and I feel like a sucker for having given them anything. I got scammed and I am very very very poor. Please shut down these evil people. Thank you.
