Manpower Group

Victim Location 78613

Type of a scam Employment

They found my resume on indeed and text messaged me regarding more information on the interview and job description and to download google hangout and email [email protected] She then introduced herself and told me the job details and that the interview was going to be through that app (instant messaging). After I got accepted for the job she asked for my phone provided information so she can get the materials needed for the job (laptop and Phone). Then she started asking for more personal information (mother’s maiden name, SSN, my monthly income, credit score, monthly mortgage, address, and DOB)

Victim Location 37421

Type of a scam Employment

I had been applying online for jobs. I was initially contacted via text message and asked if I was still interested in the job. I had actually applied for a job with ManPower inc. I was then asked if I was familiar with google hangouts. That would be how the interview would be done. I completed the interview. Was told I scored very high and was offered the job. Something was off the entire time. I only gave my name and address. The man said I would be priority mailed a check for 3,350.00 of which I was to take to my bank and use to buy the software needed for the job. FLAG!!! Anyway, I declined be invite the next morning for continuing the overview of the job. Received my check today.

Victim Location 76116

Type of a scam Employment

I received an email from a man saying he wanted to chat with me for an interview on Google hangouts. He gave me a woman’s name and her email address. Both emails were from google accounts. First off I noticed that in their email names at the bottom it only listed they were with HR but no company. But when they started chatting with me in google hangouts, they listed a company name. Manpower Group and the web address. It was obvious to me that they used a lot of cut and paste with general information but listed the pay at $35 per hour and $19 per hour for training. They did start off with good questions to gain your confidence and even won me in the beginning. But the thing I noticed was I never had a clear picture of the job description. Then they offered me the job working from home, BUT NEVER ASKED WHAT COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS I HAD. I knew then it was a scam. They fell right into not answering my questions. They did want to know how often I wanted paid and which bank. They also said that they will send me a check with a bonus and pay for all of my equipment. Yea right…caught!!

Victim Location 76522

Total money lost $33,000

Type of a scam Employment

I was contacted via text from 972-534-8064 by a supposed Gina Morgan stating the HR Dept of Manpower Group found my resume on indeed and to contact her if I was interested. I asked her to send me more information about the company and positions available. She sent me the legitimate manpower group website with positions suitable to my resume. I contacted her letting her know the position I was interested in. She then had me to contact the "Head of Operations" Richard Buchband with the email [email protected] I contacted him and he conducted an IM interview. This went on as any normal type of interview. He told me I had the job. The checks were sent to purchase the work equipment to set up an office from home. I received a check in the mail from Elisica M Walker in Memphis Tennessee with a note inside saying to follow all steps. I was to deposit this check, withdraw the funds, and then follow the steps given by Richard. Those steps included deposit the money, withdraw the money, purchase gift cards and send the info, and send money grams. The deposits were being sent to Jahmill Lloyd thru Bank of America acct:375019426371 as well as the money grams. At one point I was to wire money to Amy Jones with Regions bank Routing 081001387

Savings Account 0228741889. The same steps were pretty much followed every time. This damage caused me to lose the money I previously had in my checking and savings account with a negative balance. I am no longer authorized to bank with a bank I was with for 10 years. I have no money and no way to pay for living necessities. Please do not fall prey to these people and or possibly this company.

Victim Location 85308

Type of a scam Employment

I received a text stating that the hiring department reviewed my resume and wants to do an "interview" on Google Hangouts. The interview asked several questions, then they informed me I was right for the "work-at-home" job. There was no face-to-face interview and no employment paperwork or contract. They stated that they needed me to deposit a check into my account in order to purchase equipment. I asked why they could not purchase the equipment and they were evasive in their answer, simply stating that it doesn’t work that way. They USPS expressed me a check for $3,000. I did not deposit the check as I work in law enforcement and would not allow it to get to that point. Even though I had revealed to them that I work in law enforcement, they continued with their communication. When I received the check, they were going to give me "further instructions." I told them I knew it was a scam and would shred the check or mail it back, whichever they preferred. They did not respond. I wanted to receive the check simply so I could obtain their address. I actually had two of these scams within a week’s time. The first scam stated the company was in Australia. Since I received messages from them at odd hours, I am certain this is an international scam.

Victim Location 39211

Total money lost $4,682

Type of a scam Fake Check/Money Order

I was messaged for a job as they had my resume from job sites, they told me i had the job and i would get the check for office supplies for my home office and was told to deposit the check immediately for 4282.00 and over the next couple days was told to take the funds out and send it to a vendor for supplies and software. Then withing 2-3 days the check bounced and i was made responsible for them. I am now trying to take out a loan to pay for it.

Type of a scam Employment

I received a text message inviting me to be a "secret shopper". Communications by email followed explaining a bit more how this would work. Never did I speak to anyone from "Manpower Survey" . I received a check in the mail for my first evaluation for $1,843.90. I was told to go to my bank, deposit the check (hide account information) and send confirmation of deposit by email. After that Manpower would provide the bank a "confirmation" and I would receive instructions on where to go, what to buy etc for my secret shopper assignment. I never deposited the check. I thought the whole thing was very suspicious. I went on-line to investigate further and discovered that this is a scam. Manpower Group is apparently at G-151 Slater St. #089, Ottawa, On K1P 5H3. Contact is: Daniel Graham, email: hrmanpowersurvey.com. No telephone number was provided. Please let me know if you are aware of this particular scam and if so if I should report it to any other authority. Thank-you for making the community aware of these despicable scammers! Fortunately, I stopped this before I lost any money.*** *** *** ***