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"AP WATCH Company Sticker Advert" Scam
AP WATCH Company Sticker Advert Scam

Online users, be aware of the "AP WATCH Company Sticker Advert" auto sticker scam. The scam claims that vehicle owners with a driver's license can be paid $500 or more weekly via check (cheque) to have their vehicle wrapped with an advertisement. The scammers behind this fraudulent scheme or scam will send you fake checks, ask you to take your share of the money and wire the rest to a graphic designer or give it to someone else. But, the checks are fakes and will bounce.

Samples of the "AP WATCH Company Sticker Advert" Scam

From: "(508) 584-7326" <17064890819.15085847326.fJL3SR4T3H@txt.voice.google.com>

Date: Dec 18, 2017 11:09 AM

Subject: New text message from (508) 584-7326

Google Voice

AP WATCH company seeking to place a sticker on your bike/car/truck for advert and pay you $500 weekly, click this link to read more and apply. No start up or a

From: "(424) 334-0669" <17064890819.14243340669.ScrsZBlbbx@txt.voice.google.com>

Date: Dec 18, 2017 3:39 PM

Subject: New text message from (424) 334-0669

Google Voice

AP WATCH company seeking to place a sticker on your bike/car/truck for advert and pay you $500 weekly, click this link hxxps://form.jotform.com/73500206731142 to read more and apply. No start up or application fee hxxps://form.jotform.com/73500206731142

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The wired money will actually go to the scammers behind this fraudulent scheme. You will then be left to pay back the bank the wired amount and other charges associated with the processing of the check. Whenever you receive offers that are too good to be true, please do your research before participating, even if the offers seem legitimate.

Recipients of the "AP WATCH Company Sticker Advert" scam are asked to delete it and should not follow the instructions in it.

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