I received a FedEx package this evening sent from Los Angeles, CA with an envelope inside, and nothing else. The envelope itself had no company stamp or sticker with any names, addresses, or phone numbers.inside of the envelope was check for the amount of $3,900 with once again, no company name, address, or phone number. It was sent from the Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. At 4580 Pacific Blvd in Vernon, CA 90058. The check is signed by a "Pokey McKinze" and includes no other information.
After further research of the name, it revealed that this was most likely a scam. I contacted the number on the FedEx envelope and the woman at the distribution center at 2822 E. Olympic Blvd.in Los Angeles, CA explained that a person had come in the evening before claiming to be with a company named "Bejeweled." She then gave me a number to which the shipping charges were sent to. The FedEx account number was 118 435 621. She also gave me the phone number left by "Bejeweled" which is 302 269 9949.
A few weeks before, I was on craigslist.com for the NYC area, and I noticed an ad to the extent of "Need Models for Photoshoot." Being an aspiring model, I emailed my resume and head shots and received a confirmation email from someone. I then proceeded to ask questions as I know that internet scams come a dime-a-dozen. She stated that the name of the Company was "Bejeweled" once again, and that I would receive a check in the mail before the shoot to purchase any needed accessories. The bulk of the payment would then be made to me on the day of the shoot for a total of $2,800, including the $1000 check sent before the shoot.
I replied with my address and asked a few more questions about the process, for example "I'm not quite clear how you are willing to send a complete stranger $1000 before you even receive any service from them. How do you know that they won't just take the money and bail?" and I haven't heard back since. I'm also confused because I was informed that the payout was a total of $2,800 ($1000 before the shoot and an additional $1800 on the day of the shoot) The check is for a total of $3,900 with no explanation at all.
Surprisingly enough, when I attempted to call the 302 269 9949 that was given to me by the woman at the distribution center, the line was disconnected. I can provide any other information needed, such as check and account numbers, email addresses, and supposed names. Thank you.
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