OK Post

Victim Location 93535

Total money lost $2,240

Type of a scam Employment

I found ad on Indeed.com for OK Post for position as "shipping inspector". I submitted a resume. Filled out paperwork that was emailed from [email protected] and filled out, including W-2/Tax ID. Was notified that I was hired and to expect first shipment within a few days. When I spoke to someone in the accounting section I asked what it was that they did exactly and said that they work with overseas clients that want to order items from such places as Amazon and other entities that don’t accept "international credit cards". Over the next month (received my first shipment on Sept 24th thru October 22nd), I received and processed approximately 40 packages. They had a "dashboard" website to track packages, coming and going and to receive, print, relabel packages, then send back out with the new labels. I was instructed to open package, photograph item, send scanned copy of packing slip (which I still kept all originals) inspect for damage/confirm it was the right item, then remove all outside labels and packing slips from box. A new label to new address was uploaded on dashboard, printed by me and then put on the package to be shipped. Per company (also have all paperwork and signed hiring agreement with salary – would be paid once a month for part-time work at $560/week). On Friday, October 20, 2017 I sent an email to [email protected] and inquired about when I can expect my first payment – that by date hired/first package sent, would be expecting direct deposit into my account (they had that info). I didn’t receive a response. On the morning of Monday, October 23rd I called all of the numbers and the company accounting number and left msgs, regarding my request for information. I didn’t hear anything back and that same afternoon approx 1400 PST (2pm) I tried calling all numbers again and it didn’t ring – just clicked and disconnected. The 888 number was just a fast busy signal. I tried emailing all – accounting and the 3 managers I had daily contact with and received msgs via email that the email server was no longer available. During the month, I relabeled and processed thousands of dollars of items: iPads, iPhones, $1000 dollar RV/Toyhauler cover, clothing, etc. At the time I had one package that I had never received a new shipping label for and one package that was ready to be shipped out. After loss of contact, no pay. I still have those items. I didn’t not ship out the package with the label. I’ve kept until I get compensation. One item is a pair of Lacrosse high end farm/hunting boots that sells for between $130 – $160 depending on vendor and the other is 3 Belkin iPhone charging pads that list on Amazon/Best Buy for $59.99/ea. I’ve always held a job, and worked for the State of CA for 20 years before retiring early due to health reasons in 2015. This seemed like a perfect job that I could do part-time and make decent money to supplement my retirement. It seemed on the up and up with the frequency of shipments, contact, etc. Apparently, my judgment wasn’t as good as I thought. I’m not out of anything monetarily, for not getting paid for my time/fuel to get packages to shipping centers. I’ve not been able to find a lot about this company. I did find ONE person that had sort of the same experience, but there has to be others out there. I also called UPS and FedEx to inform them about this, but they didn’t really care – they got paid. I just hate to think that there might be elderly, students, people struggling that are also going to get ripped off. Thank you for your time.

Victim Location 75241

Total money lost $2,464

Type of a scam Employment

I was recruited by OK Post as a Shipping Inspector on August 31,2017. After the interview process I signed a contract and was set up with a Dashboard account. I received my first package on September 7, 2017 and was to be paid on October 7, 2017. Since October 7, 2017 was on a weekend my first paycheck for $2,464.00 was scheduled for October 9, 2017. Unfortunately after worked for more than 30 days for this company I was not compensated for my services.