Received a text from Amanda Forbes (430) 231-4326, claiming to be 'a recruiter from Trevarian LLC responding to my application for the Remote Office Manager position". She referred me to the "Hiring Manager" Anthony Morin ([email protected] , (971) 333-1759) who was to interview me via Skype.
After being interviewed, I received an offer letter the next day from [email protected]. The website trevarian.com does exist, and [email protected] is the contact email listed on the website. The offer email asked me to sign and return the offer letter, along with a completed W-4, direct deposit authorization, copies of my ID and a cancelled check, and to contact Anthony Morin via email or Skype with any questions.
I was asked to "verify my ID" using suspicious links to an app called ID.me (https://verify.id.me). I was also asked to send copies of bank statements and utility bills to help "verify my ID".
I was told I would receive a technology package from the company for remote work (the list was very impressive, including a shiny new Apple Mac Book Pro, a host of software, peripherals and even office furniture). When I asked for details and tracking information, I was then told I would be sent a check image via email that I was to deposit into my account via mobile banking, and that I was to use that to purchase this equipment.
The check image they emailed (also sent from the "company email" [email protected]) was a personal check drawn on the account of some couple from another state. When I asked about this, Anthony told me that the company had made the funds available, but for safety the equipment was not bought and the funds were deposited into the supervisor's account instead.
When I refused to play that game, Anthony then told me the company would mail me a check, along with a $200 signing bonus (that never happened of course). The next day the story changed again, and now the equipment was going to be shipped to me again, but I would have to pay $100 to "the movers" who were going to deliver the equipment. I refused this as well.
The next day, Anthony again tells me the equipment is going to be shipped to me, but now I have to pay $350 to "the software vendor". When I refused to do that, Anthony tells me I'll be getting a call from HR, which never happened.
I called to the company contact number listed on the website (770.564.5557). I got the voicemail for Jim Nadler, supposedly one of the companies founders (no receptionist, no IVR, no company directory or corporate voicemail system...). I left a polite voicemail expressing my desire to speak with HR and for a call back.
Two days later I got a call back and voicemail from a different number (678-488-4405‬). The caller identified himself as "Trevarian" and said:
"There is no job. I don't know what's going on. I've actually reported this fraud to the FBI four or five months ago. Stopped for a while, and now it's back. So there is no job. You were not hired. There is no start date. Thank you. "
One final bit of information--When this all started, Anthony Morin, Jim Nadler and Trevarian Portal, LLC all had LinkedIn profiles. There was a job posted on LinkedIn for Remote Office Manager for Trevarian Portal, LLC. Now the job posting and the profile for Trevarian Portal LLC are both gone. Not filled or expired, GONE.
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Received a text from Amanda Forbes (430) 231-4326, claiming to be 'a recruiter from Trevarian LLC responding to my application for the Remote Office Manager position". She referred me to the "Hiring Manager" Anthony Morin ([email protected] , (971) 333-1759) who was to interview me via Skype.
After being interviewed, I received an offer letter the next day from [email protected]. The website trevarian.com does exist, and [email protected] is the contact email listed on the website. The offer email asked me to sign and return the offer letter, along with a completed W-4, direct deposit authorization, copies of my ID and a cancelled check, and to contact Anthony Morin via email or Skype with any questions.
I was asked to "verify my ID" using suspicious links to an app called ID.me (https://verify.id.me). I was also asked to send copies of bank statements and utility bills to help "verify my ID".
I was told I would receive a technology package from the company for remote work (the list was very impressive, including a shiny new Apple Mac Book Pro, a host of software, peripherals and even office furniture). When I asked for details and tracking information, I was then told I would be sent a check image via email that I was to deposit into my account via mobile banking, and that I was to use that to purchase this equipment.
The check image they emailed (also sent from the "company email" [email protected]) was a personal check drawn on the account of some couple from another state. When I asked about this, Anthony told me that the company had made the funds available, but for safety the equipment was not bought and the funds were deposited into the supervisor's account instead.
When I refused to play that game, Anthony then told me the company would mail me a check, along with a $200 signing bonus (that never happened of course). The next day the story changed again, and now the equipment was going to be shipped to me again, but I would have to pay $100 to "the movers" who were going to deliver the equipment. I refused this as well.
The next day, Anthony again tells me the equipment is going to be shipped to me, but now I have to pay $350 to "the software vendor". When I refused to do that, Anthony tells me I'll be getting a call from HR, which never happened.
I called to the company contact number listed on the website (770.564.5557). I got the voicemail for Jim Nadler, supposedly one of the companies founders (no receptionist, no IVR, no company directory or corporate voicemail system...). I left a polite voicemail expressing my desire to speak with HR and for a call back.
Two days later I got a call back and voicemail from a different number (678-488-4405‬). The caller identified himself as "Trevarian" and said:
"There is no job. I don't know what's going on. I've actually reported this fraud to the FBI four or five months ago. Stopped for a while, and now it's back. So there is no job. You were not hired. There is no start date. Thank you. "
One final bit of information--When this all started, Anthony Morin, Jim Nadler and Trevarian Portal, LLC all had LinkedIn profiles. There was a job posted on LinkedIn for Remote Office Manager for Trevarian Portal, LLC. Now the job posting and the profile for Trevarian Portal LLC are both gone. Not filled or expired, GONE.