Scam Type
Employment Scam
Business Name Used
Employment – Fake Check – Equipment Purchasing Scam
Date Reported
September 18, 2023
Postal Code
11226
Total Dollars Lost
$ 6895
Scam Description
Fake job offered. Scammer send me a check for $6895.44 to get Equipments like a computer, printer etc- check attached. I deposited check on a new account and later found out check bounced. But, before check bounced scammer tries to get me to foot the bill for the equipments. I said no! why should I foot the bill. I informed him that we should wait until the check clears. This was a red flag, another red flag was when I found out the check bounced I noticed that the company on the check is not the same that he gave me.
