Conduent Spoof

Scammer’s phone 5183627729

Country United States

Type of a scam Employment

Initial means of contact Not applicable

Conduent was a company that advertised on fb,I added the director and downloaded the Google hangouts app.
I then was interviewed and go the job to this wonderful stay at home job with great benefits.
A month after I’m receiving a wire in my bank account for sums amount and it was to be zelle to an unknown source…fake address and name…and then I call the cops and got advised what to do

Victim Location 78225

Type of a scam Employment

I received a text message from 1-601-348-5187 stating that Conduent Inc. received my resume through Indeed.com and I have been selected for an online interview, reply with Yes if interested. Since I have been looking for extra work and have placed my resume on Indeed, and have done a couple of interviews virtually and because also I have heard of this company, I agreed to participate. The job position was for online work form home for a Data Entry Clerk/Customer Service Representative. They asked if I had any issues working from home. The job briefing interview was done on Skype/Google Hangouts so I get to know the company and what the job entails. Asked for a Skype/hangout email to get started. I did not have these and had to download the apps. I have not done an interview through Google Hangouts before, but thought perhaps its just a different platform for each company. So I downloaded the apps. Gave them my email address and she gave me hers. Add Anne Campbell the hiring manager up on your Google hangout chat at [email protected] and send her a message online on hangout she will be available to conduct the online interview with you. Your verification ID for the interview is CEPL-77065, then let me know when you are ready for the interview. All of that information was based off the text messaging of the telephone above. Next, I went to Google hangouts and made the mistake of calling anne campbell. I had never used this app; therefore, I was a bit off my comfort zone. The "interview" started at 12:48 pm but I did not respond to it until 3:28 pm. When I accidentally called them, they stated the interview is strictly via text, are you ready to go on? I thought perhaps is phase 1. So I went on. They wanted to confirm with my assigned ID #. They apologized about using google hangouts as an interviewing platform and its important to stay on top of things as change is inevitable as this approach may seem unprofessional. I mentioned it was not new to me and everyone chooses different platforms for interviews. They disregarded my comment and moved to introductions. She stated: let’s start by getting to know each other. I am Anne Campbell Staffing/Recruiting Manager to the firm, I am here to brief and give you more information about the opening Administrative Assistant/Data Entry/Customer Service. Please introduce yourself, indicate your location. At that point, should of been a red flag. Since they already had viewed my resume. She gave me a long description of the duties, the companies values, mission, the companies clients, etc. They provided me with Conduent’s website and clicked on it. It looked appropriate. I went to my google web browser and typed Conduent Inc. and it was the same website. So I continued. She stated I have five minutes to review the website and to inform her when done going through for further process ahead, thank you. Then she described and explained the job. The rate, the frequency, the location of the job, but they could not provide me with an address of the job. Only stated it will be opened close to you. I asked for benefits/perks. It was provided, plus the company was handling gas mileage for company errands and internet bills. I should eligible for benefits after 2 months of working with Conduent, Inc. As for duties I will assist you with any difficulties by email. I asked when I had to decide? She stated as soon as the interview is concluded. Then another long list of responsibilities, and asked if I can handle these duties effectively from home if been trained towards it? Yes I said. Your training supervisor who would be attached to you online as providing training on the accountant software because I was going to be assisting with payroll. Next, 11 interviewing questions was asked. Normal questions about what type of jobs I had, how I got them, my main responsibilities, currently employed, but the 10th question asked what’s the bank name I operate with to see if it tallies with company’s official salary payment account. I refused to answer that. It took me about 20 minutes to type on my cell. All along I was thinking when do I get a virtual interview, why is she asking me this, does she have the resume. So my answers were brief. When I refused to give the bank name. She came back within 1 minute and stated ‘that is needed for documentation and NOTE that the company is not asking for your bank information but the name of your bank. Then they needed two professional reference. (Give me two phone contacts and name)They will be reached during normal business hours when needed. After that I had to wait 10-15 online so they could give me an answer if I got the job. So I got it. Then a whole lot of instructions came out about how everything was going to happen. They needed me to provide my demographics to mail me a brand new Apple laptop all in one printer, scanner, and fax machine form gateway new phone IphoneX, mini office stationery laminating machine w/5 cartridges fellowes micro shred confetti cut paper shredder work cross checker software all at no cost to me. The company will shoulder the bills regarding the full office set up will be needing to become a productive employee. The start up check will cover the expenses of all the working equipment, accounting software programs and working materials you will be needing to start work with. All we need from you is good work and trust and you will enjoy every moment working with us. Explained how this start up check was going to be mailed to me, I was gonna get a tracking number, once I received the check I was to go deposit any choice I wanted. Once I did that I was to send a copy of the deposit slip to her email for record purpose. Then the funds will be credited and available in my account the next day (24 hours). Then explained the process a job offer letter going to be emailed to me and w4 and i-9 forms were going to be mailed. Then she wanted me to be on the job the next morning to start my day. The conversation ended at 5:58 pm. The next morning, I let them know that this job offer was not legitimate, and have not heard from them. I called Conduent, Inc. at 1-844-663-2638, the Security Department verified that it is a scam.