Scam Type
Employment Scam
Business Name Used
Avara Pharmaceutical Services
Date Reported
Sep 20, 2022
Victim Postal Code
73072
Total Dollars Lost
0
Scam Description
This company contacted me via, his words “my resume on Zip Recruiter.” I interviewed via online through (Ring Central) for “data entry assistant” and hired the next day. I never saw the person who interviewed me (Eric Brown). He also did not provide a phone number to speak with him. The following day, I was sent a offer letter and a start date of two weeks later, via email. This letter looked very professional. I signed the offer letter and emailed it back through Ring Central app. and the email sent from “HR.” A day later, I was ask to write an assessment paper to test my knowledge and writing capabilities and would recieve a bonus for my time. I sent that back through Ring Central App. The next day, I was asked to provide my billing address to mail out the employment book and pertinent hiring documents. Later, I was informed I would be emailed a “start-up check,” to purchase supplies and office and whatever required for the office work from home environment. I was sent $4,199 chech.
That’s when the red flags stood up! I called the bank on the check and the bank informed me that they have received several calls regarding this company and checks they are giving out for “employment start-up check!!!” This appears to be fraud and please be aware. Also, I have been sending messages via email and Ring Central and this Eric Brown is not responding to “employment questions…” he also got very sloppy and seemed bother via email stating “I need to know the status of the deposit check…however, not answering my employment questions!! I have everything documented and copies of all correspondence with Eric Brown at Avara Pharmaceutical Services.!
Please be CAREFUL and VIGILANT!!!!
