Online users, be aware of the "AP WATCH Company Advertisement" 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 Advertisement" Scam
From: "Sofia Pavlak" <sofiapavlak@gmail.com>
Date: Dec 19, 2017 9:38 PM
Subject: AP WATCH ADVERTISEMENT
Hello Alexey Bukarev,
We are please to inform you that you meet our laid out plans for this advertisement as your information has been received. Below are some questions you need to answer before we can proceed.
How long do you intend to carry the advert on your car 1 month, 2 months or 3 months?
Do you use your car everyday? Have you crashed a car between Jan 2017 till date?
Your upfront payment would made after you supply answer to the questions above and a confirmation email saying we should go ahead and mail out funds & also information on how the decal will be placed on your car/truck/bike.
Acknowledge receipt of this email immediately.
Thank You.
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 Advertisement" scam are asked to delete it and should not follow the instructions in it.
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