Let me start by stating reports have been filed with the FBI, FTC and BBB as well as local law enforcement. Here is a copy of the complaint filed with the FBI.
I have been looking for employment and have posted my resume on line so it was not unusual for me to receive employment opportunities to review. The above company contacted me I have all emails as well as had phone conversations with the above Linda Martin. I did research online did not see anything that looked like a scam. They sent me training manuals, a w4 which I filled in and resent to them. I was notified they had a project for me said that they have developers overseas who I would act as a liason between the client and said developers.
I was notified that as part of my responsibilities the company would remit to me through direct deposit to my Bank funds for me to allocate to these developers. I thought this strange however when told this was the way they handled all their business and that direct deposits would be made and no transfers until all monies were settled and confirmed by the bank as totally available it was legitimate since the monies were not mine, they were the companies. The direct deposit was made on 5/11 and I was asked to send to 2 developers via Western union and moneygram overseas I have these individuals info as well.
Today 5/14 I checked my account and there was the overdraft reversing the direct deposit. I contacted the bank stating I am a victim of fraud and to see if they could freeze that reversal while I contacted the FBI they stated all they could do is provide me with the Bank reversing the direct deposit Banccorp. I contacted Banccorp who confirmed this was a fraudulent transaction. I stated why was this not recognized as illegal before transferrin the money and there was no explanation given. The BBB has contacted me and stated that this was a company that was at one time legit, however the individual who once owned it has not done any buiness for some time and some criminals have basically hijacked it. I believe the BBB will have local Law enforcement begin an active investigation shortly I certainly hope so.
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