"Cricket Wireless Company" Auto Car Wrapping Advertising Scam

I've got a check for 2500.00 from a alisha mathews 3220 whispering pines dr,siver spring, md 20906 and it was drawn on PNC BANK however b4 cashing it we did our research and found out the scam,we would had been on the hook for the full 2500.00,so becareful guys, bad people are out there trying to take our hard earned money,this makes me furious

"From: Auto Wrap details Date: Sat, Feb 29, 2020 at 8:46 AM Subject: Auto Wrap Details Thanks for your response. How would you like to make money by simply driving your Vehicle/Bike? The Cricket Wireless Company is asking all vehicle and bike owners with valid driver's license and above 18 years of age to advertise with there car for Cricket Wireless. You will be receiving $400 weekly as the payment for allowing Cricket Wireless wrap your Vehicle or Bike. It is very easy and simple, no application fees required, Here's the basic premise of the "paid to drive" concept: Cricket Wireless seek people, regular citizens, professional drivers to go about their normal routine as they usually do, only with a big advert for "Cricket Wireless" plastered on your Vehicle/Bike. The ads are typically vinyl decals, also known as "auto wraps,"that almost seem to be painted on the Vehicle/Bike, and which will cover any portion of your Vehicle/Bike's exterior surface. What does the company get out of this type of ad strategy? Lots of exposure and awareness. The auto wraps tend to be colorful eye-catching and attract lots of attention. Plus, it's a form of advertising with a captive audience,meaning people who are stuck in traffic can't avoid seeing the wrapped car alongside them. This program will last for 3 months and the minimum you can participate is a month. What is the Contract Duration? Once the wrap has been installed, minimum term is 3 - 4 weeks and maximum is 12 weeks. Would the wrap/decal damage the paint of my car? The decal doesn't damage the paint of car and will be removed by our representative once the contract expires or at any time you want to terminate deal. We will be responsible for installation and removal of the wrap. Does it cover the Vehicle/Bike? No, the decal is only installed on the Vehicle trunk and doors. You will be compensated with $400 per week which is essentially a "rental"payment for letting our company use the space and no fee is required from you. Cricket Wireless shall provide experts that would handle the advert placing on your car. You will receive an upfront payment of $400 in form of check via courier service for accepting to carry this advert on your car.It is very easy and simple, no application fees required. Get back with the following details if you are interested in this offer. Full Name: Full Address: Apt#, OR Suite#: City: State: Zip code: Phone Number(s) mobile and home : Email Address: Occupation: Make of Vehicle/Bike and year: Do you have a driver's license? We shall be contacting you as soon as we receive this information. Best Regards, Cricket Representative David Smith" Here is another scam.

"From: Auto Wrap @ cricket wireless Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 12:58 AM Subject: Re: Cricket Wireless Car Wrap Details Let me know if interested so i can send you the final email. Thank you . our calling department will call you before your vehicle got wrapped up." Here is another scam.

I received the same email

Scam received: "From: Jennifer Anderson Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 11:43 AM Subject: Re: Advertising Program Congratulations! I am happy to inform you that you have successfully been entered into the program. Our auto wrap concept is sponsored by individuals/companies/corporate bodies. A start-up check of $2,300.00 will be issued by one of our sponsors and mailed to your address. The amount covers your first week payment ($300) and the installer's charges. Your subsequent paycheck will be $300 weekly after the wrap has been installed. You are required to deposit the start-up check into your bank account and when it clears you will deduct your first week pay and send the balance to the installer. This is to afford mutual relationship between you and the installer. The balance which you are required to send to the installer is the payment for the Auto-Wrap installation, maintenance and removal. As soon as they receive the funds, they will contact you to schedule appointment on when to come over to your location or preferred location to have the wrap installed. In view of this, please confirm the following details; How long do you intend to carry the advertisement on your car? One (1) month, two (2) months or three (3) months? Do you use your car everyday? NB: An inspection agent will come over to your location from time to time to monitor if you still have the wrap on your car for the period which you stated. If you are willing to get started, please reply this email stating that. “I understand the payment process and I am willing to proceed. From: Jennifer Anderson Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 9:58 AM Subject: Advertising Program The Cricket Wireless Company is asking all vehicle and bike owners with valid driver's license and above 18 years of age to advertise with their car for Cricket Wireless. You will be receiving $300 weekly as the payment for allowing Cricket Wireless wrap your Vehicle or Bike. It is very easy and simple, no application fees is required. Here's the basic premise of the "paid to drive" concept: Cricket Wireless seek people, regular citizens, professional drivers to go about their normal routine as they usually do, only with a big advert for "Cricket Wireless" plastered on your Vehicle/Bike. The ads are typically vinyl decals, also known as "auto wraps,"that almost seem to be painted on the Vehicle/Bike, and which will cover any portion of your Vehicle/Bike's exterior surface. What does the company get out of this type of ad strategy? Lots of exposure and awareness. The auto wraps tend to be colorful eye-catching and attract lots of attention. Plus, it's a form of advertising with a captive audience, meaning people who are stuck in traffic can't avoid seeing the wrapped car alongside them. This program will last for 3 months and the minimum you can participate is a month. What is the Contract Duration? Once the wrap has been installed, minimum term is 3 - 4 weeks and maximum is 12 weeks. Would the wrap/decal damage the paint of my car? The decal doesn't damage the paint of car and will be removed by our representative once the contract expires or at any time you want to terminate deal. We will be responsible for installation and removal of the wrap. Does it cover the Vehicle/Bike? No, the decal is only installed on the Vehicle trunk and doors. You will be compensated with $300 per week which is essentially a "rental"payment for letting our company use the space and no fee is required from you. Cricket Wireless shall provide experts that would handle the advert placing on your car. You will receive an upfront payment of $300 in form of check via courier service for accepting to carry this advert on your car. It is very easy and simple, no application fees required. Get back with the following details if you are interested in this offer. Full Name: Full Address: Apt#, OR Suite#: City: State: Zip code: Phone Number(s) mobile and home : Email Address: Occupation: Make of Vehicle/Bike and year: Do you have a driver's license? We shall be contacting you as soon as we receive this information. Thanks.

"Subject: Update and Instructions Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2019 05:21:05 -0400 From: Wrap@Cricketwireless Dear, I am glad to inform you that the check for your first payment for the Auto Wrap Advertisement has finally been mailed out to you which must have been delivered to your address The check was made for $2,310.00 which covers your first week pay($400) as well as the cost of installing the decals on your vehicle for the said advertisement. As soon as the check is delivered to your address, you are to take it to your bank and have it deposited into your account for processing. You can also deposit the check online through your bank mobile app or via Automated Teller Machine(ATM). As soon as the check is deposited, you are to deduct your $400 and withdraw the excess amount of $1,910 in cash which will be sent to the graphic artist(installer) who will come down to your address and install the decals on your vehicle after receiving his funds. The cost of installation of the decals, transportation of the installer to and fro your location as well as the cost of removing the decals at the expiration of this promotion is included in the excess funds. The details of the installer and how to send their funds to them will be sent to you immediately you notify me you have the cash in hand. As soon as he gets his funds, he will get all materials needed to wrap your vehicle and come down to your address or anywhere of your choice for the installation of the wrap. You will have to let me know your schedule and availability so as to know a suitable time for the installer to come down for the installation. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this message and let me know as soon as you have received the check and have it deposited. Also . Do not forget to send me the snapshot of the deposited slip as we do keep them for our record purpose . I will be waiting to read from you as soon as possible. Best Regards, Wayne Robert, Recruitment Agent," Received this scam.

I just gave my information to do this! OMG I thought it was legit because got it off indeed.com!

Here is another scam: - Forwarded message - From: cricket wireless Recruitment Agent Date: Sun, Jun 9, 2019, 6:32 PM Subject: Cricket Auto Wrap Full Details Thank you for your response,. Here is the basic premise of the "paid to drive" concept: Cricket Wireless company seeks 100 vehicle owners with valid driver's license and above 18 years of age to go about their normal daily routine, only with a big trademark of Cricket Wireless plastered on their Vehicles(car/truck/bike). The ads are typically vinyl decals, also known as "auto wraps,"that almost seems to be painted on the Vehicle, and which will cover any portion of your Vehicle's exterior surface. What do we get out of this type of advertisement strategy? Lots of exposure and awareness. The auto wrap tends to be colorful, eye-catching and attract lots of attention. Plus, it is a form of advertisement with a captive audience, meaning passersby as well as people who are stuck in traffic can't avoid seeing the wrapped vehicle alongside them. This program will last for 3 months and the minimum you can participate is a month. What is the Contract Duration? Once the wrap has been installed, minimum term is 3 - 4 weeks and maximum is 12 weeks. Would the wrap/decal damage the paint of my vehicle? The decal doesn't damage the paint of vehicle and will be removed by our representative once the contract expires or at any time you want to terminate the deal. We shall be responsible for the cost of installation and removal of the wrap. Does it cover the whole Vehicle? No, the decal is only installed on the Vehicle trunk and doors. You will be compensated with $400 per week which is essentially a "rental fee'' for letting our company use the space and no fee is required from you. Cricket Wireless shall provide experts that would handle the advert placing on your vehicle to avoid any damage which may arise during installation and removal of the decals. You will receive an upfront payment of $400 in form of check via courier service for accepting to carry this advert on your vehicle. Again, no application fees is required and on no account would you be requested to spend a dine of your personal funds in doing this. In view of this,do provide the following details if you are interested in this offer; Full Name: Full Address: Phone Number(s) mobile and home : flat/apartment number is needed for easy delivery of the check to you. Email Address: Occupation: Make of Vehicle and year: Do you have a driver's license? NB: Offer closes as soon as we have the required numbers of vehicles needed. We shall be contacting you as soon as we receive the above information. Sincerely, John West, Recruitment Agent, Cricket Wireless Company.

Received via email: - Forwarded message - Date: Wed, Apr 10, 2019, 1:16 AM Subject: Re: Cricket Wireless Car Wrap Advert [#599] To: Wareez Moore On Sat, Apr 6, 2019, 6:04 PM Wareez Moore Good...Do get back to me with the Deposit Receipt Given to you by your Bank when You Deposited the Check to know when your Bank says the check will clears I mean to Know when the Money will be Available to Withdraw.

What's the next step if one is scammed in such an awful manner.

Contact the police or your local law enforcer.