The "Colgate Toothpaste Paid To Drive Concept By" Auto Car Wrapping Advertising Scam

This was so convenient as I was looking for a way to advertise on my vehicle for extra cash, so when I received the text message from christinadeleon26@gmail.com I thought it was legit. I did send them my name/address/vehicle info and phone nuumber but no bank information or personal info.
I will definitely not deposit any checks I get from this company..
Thanks for the heads up.

When these kinds of scammers ask me to send them my name and personal information, I reply by giving them the name and phone number of the local police. They don't bother me after that.

I received one of these today from a person named Kristen Thompson, I don’t understand what is wrong with people try scam hard working people who are barley getting by as it is

So sad. 😢😢. Innocent people are probably falling for this.

“HI there. Thanks for bearing with Colgate toothpaste today, We are willing to let mount Colgate pro ad on Ur Vehicle exterior in exchange for $500$ a week for (12 weeks). To join this scheme you are to REPLY with UR
*FullName
*Address Street and apartment#
*City, state, and zipcode
*The color of the vehicle
*Contact#
Manager of Marketing”

How can I report fraudulent activity from Colgate?

Haha, if only they had one person involved that knew English it might not be so obviously fake. Burn in H**l every one of you.

I received the same Colgate scam.
It was very well written and appeared quite professional.
What made me question its legitimacy, was the email address used to send it.
Also, it would not allow me to copy & paste the message.
Thank God I researched it.
The email address used was:
lienlien62@gmail.com
It was signed:
Kristen Thompson
Marketing Manager

Another scam:
"This is James Lagergren from Colgate Paid to Drive Concept, more details about the car advert promotion. It's quite simple and interesting to take part in with a 3M vinyl decals installed on both one side of your car or bike (Exterior). It's easily removable without scratching or damaging your ride paint. It is a way of earning yourself an extra income while driving around to your normal daily routine. You will be receiving payment via check ($400 weekly).
Kindly get back to us with your
Full name
Address including
street & Apt #,
city, state, zip-code
phone #
To process your first week payment asap. Thanks"

Wooooaooooo
Was really close

"Greetings
We are glad you are willing to be a part of this Ad Campaign and we would like to inform you that Adequate arrangements has been made for your vehicle to be decal and get started.
Your first week payment and the fund that will be paid to the Decal Installer (Technician) is included in the envelope that was delivered to you today with FedEx Tracking # 396421294470
The total amount on the check is $3,877.63 You are to deduct $800 which is payment for First week and the rest goes to the Decal Installer (technician) who will install the Decal, they will also come and remove the Decal after the campaign expires as stated before.
Go ahead and the check DEPOSITED and withdraw across the counter at your bank. I'll like you to know the check clears immediately in most cases or they ask you to wait for 24 -48 hours, Once the check is cleared. A Decal Installer will be assigned to you and you'll be sending his payment "$3077.63" to him via FedEx "Priority Overnight" you will need to provide your preferred date and time for the decal installer to come and fix the Decal on your vehicle driver’s door, they will issue a signed agreement to you that stated that the technician is liable for the removal of the wrap after the program expires.
Do make sure you Text your Hiring manager on (786) 667-6695 as soon as you receive this message. The Decal Installer’s Information will be sent to you by text message. And don’t forget Text your hiring manager if you need anything.
Regards."

"From: "veronicaedward41@gmail.com" Sent: Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 8:21 PM Subject: Re: Colgate Payment Instruction. Please clear check. Check did not clear when deposited. Greetings We are glad you are willing to be a part of this Ad Campaign and we would like to inform you that Adequate arrangements has been made for your vehicle to be decaled and get started. Your first week payment and the fund that will be paid to the Decal Installer (Technician) is included in the envelope that was delivered to you today with FedEx Tracking # 395607103413 The total amount on the check is $4876.54 you will deduct $800 which is payment for First week and the rest goes to the Decal Installer (technician) who will install the Decal, they will also come and remove the Decal after the campaign expires as stated before. Go ahead and the check DEPOSITED and withdraw across the counter at your bank "Not MOBILE DEPOSIT ". I'd like you to know the check clears immediately in most cases or they ask you to wait 24 -48 hours, Once the check is cleared. A Decal Installer will be assigned to you and you'll be sending his payment "$4076" to him via FedEx "Priority Overnight" you will need to provide your preferred date and time for the decal installer to come and fix the Decal on your vehicle driver’s door, they will issue a signed agreement to you that stated that the technician is liable for the removal of the wrap after the program expires. Do make sure you Text your Hiring manager on (347) 714-6564 as soon as you receive this message. The Decal Installer’s Information will be sent to you by text message. And don’t forget Text your hiring manager if you need anything." Here is another scam.

Got the same email originally got the fed-ex package with a check —no letter with it— which came from Kohler co in Harrisburg ms yet the check is from H and M industrial services. Yeah, this is so legit...dododon't think so.