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  1. www.bbb.org › article › scamsBBB Scam Alert: How a work from home reshipping scam is ...

    May 23, 2024 · Some victims reported sending a copy of their driver's license with their "job application," which gave scammers their name, address and photo. A 2020 BBB report found that 65% of fake online job ...

  2. www.bbb.org › article › warningsBBB Warning: Indiana company investigated for work-from-home ...

    May 29, 2024 · BBB Serving Northern Indiana investigated Cargo, LLC, Cargo Group, LLC and Cargo Shipping, LLC after receiving numerous reports to BBB Scam Tracker of fake reshipping jobs. How the scam works

  3. www.usatoday.com › story › moneyReshipping scams target job-seekers looking to work from home

    • What Was Getting shipped?
    • How This Scam Can Start
    • What's Likely Going on Here
    • How to Avoid A Scam

    Her duties: Open the box to confirm the item arrived in good shape, and go online to get a shipping label. Then, she was to print that label on her printer and repackage the item in a new box to send elsewhere. Finally, she'd get in the car and haul the package somewhere like a Federal Express office or UPS to ship. "Half of the stuff they sent was...

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    Many times, victims discover a job on a popular site, such as LinkedIn, Indeed or Craigslist. Or, the scammers troll sites for victims who have their resumes listed, according to the BBB. Some end up getting recruited for tasks or jobs via dating websites as well, where a fake "sweetheart" asks for help with packages. Another red flag: The pay that...

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    The FBI and others warn that consumers who take on these reshipping jobs are getting caught up in fraud rings that launder merchandise or money. The crime rings can use stolen credit card numbers, forged credit cards or counterfeit money orders to buy expensive goods or equipment online. To get their cash, though, the crooks are going to need to re...

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    Anyone who does any kind of job and doesn't get paid ends up losing hours where they could have worked on a real job that offered a real paycheck. And you're at risk of being arrested for committing a felony. Stopping to ask a few question can be an easy way to avoid a scam. First, what legitimate company is going to send you laptops, electronics, ...

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  4. www.wcpo.com › money › consumerBBB warns about work-from-home shipping scam - WCPO 9 News

    Sep 20, 2021 · The Better Business Bureau is warning about a work from home job scam that involves shipping packages, and could get you in trouble with the law. ERLANGER, Ky. — Many people are looking for work ...

    • jmatarese@wcpo.com
    • October 1, 2024
    • Don't Waste Your Money

  5. www.bbc.co.uk › news › technology-54055669The 'brushing' scam that's behind mystery parcels - BBC News

    Sep 7, 2020 · The 'brushing' scam that's behind mystery parcels. If you've ever received a parcel from a shopping platform that you didn't order, and nobody you know seems to have bought it for you, you might ...

  6. www.fcc.gov › how-identify-and-avoid-packageHow to Identify and Avoid Package Delivery Scams | Federal ...

    Mar 7, 2022 · If you receive suspicious email, text or phone messages, go to the delivery carrier's website directly or use the retailer's tracking tools to verify the sender's identity and avoid these scams. In addition, the U.S. Postal Service has posted an alert about phony delivery texts.

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  8. www.trustpilot.com › parcel-delivery-scamsParcel delivery scams to watch out for all year round

    Jan 31, 2024 · These fake texts vary. “Sorry we missed you” is a common one, complete with a note urging you to click a link to update your delivery preferences. If you receive a text from an unknown source with a link, never click it — it’s probably a scam. If you’re concerned, check the website you ordered from directly to find out the status of ...