"Get Paid To Drive Concept By Bud-Light" Auto Car Wrapping Advertising Scam

I received the offer through a text and was instructed that I would receive a check for $5100 and I was to pay the graphics person $4100 and I was to keep $1000 but I told him it sounded like a scam to me and I would not be going through with and I never heard back from him.

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I got a check yesterday for a total of $2550.12 and when I texted the number, Mr. Michael Tomaine texted me back to urge me to deposit the check ASAP and let him know when it is done. I texted back that I would not go through with anything until the check cleared. He said that was fine and to deposit the check.

This morning again he wanted an update and I texted him that I needed the name and number of the company that was to do the wrap on my truck. It took awhile but he did text me the name Dimxol Auto Graphics at (716) 324-2385. I called the number and all it would do was let me leave my name. Soon I got a return call from that number that my caller ID noted was from Buffalo, NY. I live in Colorado! Anyway, the guy that called me back could barely speak English at all and when I asked where he is located, I never could understand what he told me.

I let Mr. Tomaine know that the more I learned about his operation, the less I trust it and I haven't heard anything back yet from him. I am going to just tear up that bogus check and forget it! BEWARE! DON'T get involved in this scam!

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I received a text about:

"bud Light decal on my phone."

I filled out an application with my information. How do I protect myself now? This is the number they text me with, 1 (608) 726-1321."

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Yea this one was on Facebook and with get paid to drive concept starbucks coffee.. I thought was real because people do get paid to be driving advertisements but once got the check I raised to many questions and their so pushy about you depositing it and only take 24 hours which usually could take up to 10 days they text you from 845-490-6587 dont do it I never put check in my account

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I'm recently a victim of this scam, it happened around Thanksgiving time, and I just want to know what I can do to get help from this. His name was Alex Corgon, or at least he goes by that name, I'm guessing that the last name might not be real. The problem with this scam is that the checks are real, the PNC Bank here in Ohio cashed the check because it was real, but then it bounced and me and my family have no Christmas because we owe our bank$1700 in overdraft fees. I just want everyone to know about this scam, and don't let this happen to you,

Aimee G.

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This is just another way for the scammers to get info from us. Its really getting ridiculous. I usually dont give any info but they caught me at a weak moment. It makes me so mad that these people dont have anything better to do with their life but to try to get money from people. They probably wouldnt work in a pie factory tasting pies. Im just so sick of it. I knew the internet was gonna cause problems.

As much as its nice to have for good reasons but its also brought on a bunch of trouble thats just unnecessary. I refuse to change my number and let them win. I hope by giving my address that they cant cause me problems? Does anyone know if it will?

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My husband and I have received many, many fraud checks, money orders, and savings bonds...all asking us to cash, keep some and send the rest.

Of coarse we do not, but when they call we act stupid and say OHHH MY GOODNESS... You did not receive the money?

I'm not sure what happened... It is like keeping them on the phone... if we can stall them, then it prevents them from scamming someone else. Gotta give them a taste of their own medicine.

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Another scam:

"Congratulations! You have been qualified to take part in the Paid To

Drive Concept by Budlight® COMPANY advert application form you

submitted, and a graphic technician has been assigned to you. Kindly

Confirm your Full Name, Address, City, State and Zip Code.

Hiring Manager

Budlight® COMPANY

This is the email that I got after they tried to scam me. He said his name was Gary Moore."

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I was contacted in regard to being paid to placing Budweiser advertising on my car/truck. After several fake Fedex overnight packages addresses to me but, delivered in TN, I did receive a Fedex package that only contained a cashiers check.

Calling the bank listed on the check they said it was a fake check. I've been conversing with a Tracy Wilson (575) 342-1929, (602) 935-6749, and tracywillson101@gmail.com. She was pushing me to deposit the check, keep a portion for myself and forward the remainder to whoever was to come put the advertising on my truck.

The "remitter" on the check was a Katherine Bultema who comes up on an internet search as a Keller Williams Real estate broker in NW Indiana.

The Bank listed on the check was Providence Bank and Trust in South Holland, IL but the label on the Fedex package says it came from a Alex Reyes 591 Lantana St., Apt 177, Camarillo, CA 93010 Tracking No. 789479313680.

The "details" link on the tracking though shows it originated in Springfield, VA.

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I got one of these from (234) 301-7912. I deleted it.

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I received this message also, I have it on my phone, his name is Samuel 1-984-208-3192. I didn't give him an account number or anything, other than my address.

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I received the same offer. I told them no but I did keep the phone number. 848-202-7686, if it helps. Probably not.

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So, I almost fell for this scam. I have been told today that I will receive the check by Friday. I am going to keep them communicating with me so I can share with my bank.

If I'm lucky, maybe they will be caught and stopped (prosecuted).

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Victim here!

Not being malicious minded and believing in the good of others.

Living paycheck to paycheck. I was a perfect target.

Money for Christmas,finally payoff a credit card. I was aware of what advertising costs and it seemed ok.

The person even spoke to me about being legit.

Smooth talk.

I feel so ignorant not mention embarrassed.

Pls be informed and pay attention."google it" before.

It cost me $3000 of my hard earned money.

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If I just destroy the check is there any liability on my part?

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Yes I got the check but with nothing else in the envelope I thought " what business does this? no other paperwork just a check? I introduced the check to my shredder... take that b**ches!

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This person contacted me and said the check is in the mail, I figured it was too good to be true, yikes

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Received the following:

"On Tue, Apr 3, 2018, 3:14 PM promotionalcampaign <promotionalcampaign@protonmail.com> wrote:

Hello Hoa,

We are delighted to have you on board as one of our drivers for the ongoing "Pay to Drive" marketing strategy to increase awareness on BUD LIGHT as a brand.

Vehicle wraps has become a very important strategy for business promotion in recent years and we've been quite successful reaching our targeted audience and now it’s your opportunity to promote the brand BUD LIGHT as a temporary brand ambassador and in return you will be making $375.00 (Three hundred and seventy-five dollars) weekly which adds up to a total of $3000.00 (Three Thousand dollars) at the end of the two month campaign.

Your vehicle would be registered with TradeWraps (Commercial Vehicle Wraps Specialists), They would handle the wrap process such as wrap placement, maintenance and removal of the decals wrap. This wraps are compatible with any car paint job and comes off very clean and does protects your car paint from scratches and fading paint.

Kindly attach a picture of your car and a scanned copy of your license to enable us create your driving profile.

Time: April 3, 2018 at 12:51 pm

IP Address: 70.121.195.110

Contact Form URL: hxxps://promotionaldrivingcampaign.wordpress.com/contact/

Sent by an unverified visitor to your site.

On Tue, Apr 3, 2018, 1:38 PM promotionalcampaign <promotionalcampaign@protonmail.com> wrote:

Hello,

Fill the required information listed below to apply.

Full Name:

Full Address:

Age:

Occupation:

Make of car/ year/ color:

Phone Number(s) mobile/home:

Email Address:

Laura Vance

Promotional Consultant

promotionalcampaign@protonmail.com

promotionalconsultantinc.wordpress.com"

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Here is anther scam:

"From: michellekvpr@gmail.com

Date: January 23, 2018 at 8:08:14 PM EST

Subject: Paid To Drive Concept By Bud-light

Reply-To: jmmpane5@gmail.com

Earn $550 weekly driving your vehicle.It is very Easy and Simple with No Application fees required here.

How it works?

This basic premise of the "paid to drive" concept by Bud-light is one of the new way the company adopt in this millenium era in other to compete with other companies in the market. Regular citizens, professional drivers are to go about their normal routine as they usually do only with a small advert for "Bud-light" plastered on the car/truck. The advert are typically vinyl decals, also known as auto wraps that almost seem to be painted on the car, and which will cover any portion of the car's exterior surface.

What does the company get out of this type of ad strategy?

Lots of exposure and awareness is what the company get at first. The advert tends to be colorful, eye catching and attract lots of attention. It is as well a form of advertising with a captive audience that even people who are stuck in traffic can't avoid seeing the wrapped car alongside them. This program will last for 13 weeks and the minimum you can participate is 6 weeks.

Compensation/Reward?

You will be compensated with $550{Five Hundred and Fifty Dollars} per week which is essentially a "rental payment" for letting our company use the space on your car and no fee is required from you to get started. An up-front payment of $550 inform of check via courier service will be mailed out to you upon accepting the offer in carrying advert around your normal routine. "Bud-light" shall provide experts that would handle the advert placing on your car. Kindly complete the required info if you are interested

Full Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip code:

Age:

Cell # :

Occupation:

Make and year of car :

We will get back to you as soon as your email is received

Kind Regards!

Hiring Manager"

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