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.

" wrote:
Hello,

Thanks for taking your time to apply for this program. We appreciate your interest. Thanks Your information has been received, We glad to inform you that you are Qualified to take part in the Colgate Toothpaste® Advert program you signed up for. Please it is required to Check Your Email Every Day to Get Updated as to Know When the Upfront Payments Will Arrive. Make sure you understand the concept.

We will OUT-SOURCED the payment to you through another agency who are proudly in support of Colgate® Vehicle Wrap, so please do not be alarmed by the payment not coming directly from Colgate®. Your First week payment “For carrying the advert on your Vehicle” will be mailed out to you after we've receive your response to this email. And we want you to know that the Decal Installer "Who is going to be responsible for placing and removing the decal on your vehicle as soon as you are done with the program" fund will also be Included on the payment, you would forward the rest of the funds to the Decal Installer. This is because we are dealing with thousands of Applicant and ours sponsors prefer mailing single payment per Applicant. You don't have to worry about this. We'll guide you through the simple process.

Below are some questions you need to answer before we can proceed with Program.
1. Confirm Your Full Name:
2. To avoid Robot. Kindly confirm the Colgate Toothpaste® Vehicle Wrap form was submitted by you, confirm with "Yes i do"
3. How long do you intend to carry the advert on your Vehicle? 1 Month, 2 Months 3 Months or 4 Months.
4. Do you use your car every day?
5. Confirm your Vehicle Model / Year & Color

Thanks for applying once again, we looks forward to working with you.
Best Regards."
Another scam.

They almost got me! But I was just too smart.

Almost got scammed by this patrick hans with the colgate wrap.

I have the check but its fake had my bank to verify funds before I deposited, lol, the joke is on him now the feds have the check and envelope they sent it in.

Here is another scam:

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: partrick Hans
Date: Thu, Nov 8, 2018, 4:07 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You do qualify to carry the advert on your vehicle. Also we have OUT-SOURCED the payment of funds to another Agency, so please do not be alarmed by the payment not coming directly from us.

So we are currently working with them on sending out the fund to you to get the advert placed on your vehicle, note that the Check payment has been sent to you to cover your first week salary of $500 and also the Specialist fund has been included, you will have it deposit the payment check and when the Check clears which will be in a day or two days, you are to deduct your $500 & the rest will be going to the Specialist that will be responsible for the Advert placement on your vehicle, we will also send you the information to send it to and with Instruction with details that will guide you on the proceeding for the decal to be placed as soon as the upfront payment has been delivered to you.

Hope to read back from you soon. And will thanks you for been understanding!.

LET ME KNOW IF WE CAN trust you with the decal funds. Thanks

I found the Colgate wrap ad on Facebook and it takes you to a link to fill out your information to apply for it. Said you will get paid $400 a week to drive your car with the advertisement on your car for three months.

They are now texting me to get verification of my address to send the first check. Is this legit or a scam? They keep on texting me.