Smart Water Decal Scam Car Wrap Advertisement and Fake Check

Received a check for $3,485. 37 via USPS Priority Mail along with a letter from Glacéau Smartwater. The letter came with instructions, I took it to my bank and I texted this Patrick Francis guy and told him they had a hold on the check. Thankfully my bank caught the scam and sent the check back stating the check was altered/fictitious. I did my research and came across this post…sure enough it’s a scam!!!
Thank you so much and making people aware of this. Extremely helpful.

Received a check from Sonsio International Inc. for $3475.64 for a Glaceau Smartwater Car wrap. The letter screams FRAUD!! Do your research. Patrick Francis is the contact person (480-934-7625) to “text” after depositing the check. These people are getting better however, it’s not enough to not fall for it. I’m taking this to my bank and also call the PNC Bank listed on the check to report it.

Got a check in the mail for Smartwater auto decal, in the amount of $3485.33, with instructions to deposit the check and who to contact after deposit is made. Both the instruction letter and the check are sketchy and I’m sure it’s a scam. The letter is not on company letterhead paper, the logo is out of focus or blurred, and the wording is poor, unprofessional. The check looks legit but has a badly pixilated signature, no reference to Smatwater or what this payment is for in “Memo” section, no phone number under address of payer nor for the bank it’s written from.
Who, what agency do I report this too?
What should I do with the check - rip it up and trash or give it to my bank as fraud so they can investigate it?
I use my iPad for everything and I realize I clicked on something that initiated this scam. How do I find out if Malware was downloaded?

You can trash it or give it to the police.

Entire family just signed up ...but looked up the information from here Thank God! We will not cash the checks!!!!

Just received a $4000 check from Intense Wireline solutions, LlC but the letter that explains the check makes no sense. The letter from the scammer says Auburn, MI . Looked up the business on check and it is an oil well business.

Sadly, the numerous errors in spelling, grammar and obvious foreign vernacular used in this scam, normally would have SCREAMED "fake ad" and would have been effective red flags in keeping this under control, but for the fact "they" decided spelling and grammar were outdated studies and removed from the curriculum being taught in middle and high schools beginning ten years ago. This is what we get....

I received a check in the amount of $4950.000 and the bank is Mountain America which I googled and is credited bank. My check is from a person name Gabriel R...

I also received a 4950.00 check and a letter from a FedEx package saying to deposit the check by walking into my bank and do it in person, what should I do take it to law enforcement?

SCAM - They are at it again, Glaceau Smartwater Car Wrap check came in by priority mail
Identifiable fake information to tell you scam:
Patrick Francis
(626) 663-7850 or (210) 975-1114
Check information:
berman mickelson dembo & jacobs LLC
IOLA ACCOUNT 684 FARMINGTON AVE.
HARDFORD, CT 06105
WEBSTER BANK WEST HARDFORD CT, 06117

NOTICE THE CITY IS SPELLED INCORRECTLY and the LLC HAS THE WORNG ADDRESS

Same as I recieved only Patrick Francis is now Arlington TX, with a company that is a construction company on check, stating to take photo deposit of ATM deposit. Not today satan, I am good

I voided the check and sent it back!

I had one text me the other from a (506)-686-7820
They ask me did I want to earn 600 a week for a campaign

I just was sent this via text. I was a victim of the car wrap scam before for thousands and ruined my bank account and credit. They are trying to get me again. Here's what I just received: CAR/BIKE/BOAT`S ORIGINAL FACTORY PAINTS WHEN REMOVED AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM

Glaceau Smartwater® Car Wrap could shield the original factory paint of your car, which remains intact as long as the vinyl film stays on it. A vinyl design of 3M quality is the easiest to remove as well as leaves no residue behind, after removal. So it is recommended to use a 3M certified car wrap from a registered company to find the ideal and long lasting wrap on your ride.

Wrap Coverage Level:
1. Panel. (Small Sticker)
2. Partial (Two Sides of the Vehicle)
3. Full (The Whole Vehicle Body)


CONTRACT DURATION

Once the wrap has been installed the minimum terms is 4 weeks (1 MONTH) and the maximum is 12 weeks (3 MONTHS).


REMUNERATION

You will be compensated with $500.00 per week which is essentially a "RENTAL" payment for letting our company use the space and no fee is required from you.


Glaceau Smartwater® shall provide experts that would handle the advert placing on your car which would also include the installation of GPS System on your car for determining the average weekly mileage covered by your car daily.


IMPORTANT NOTICE

As soon as you are shortlisted, your weekly payment in form of a bank check will be mailed out to you, the payment will include your weekly pay of $500 and an additional money which will be given to the decal expert being payment for the installation of the decals on your vehicle. You must therefore provide your full name, correct mailing address, apt # and cell phone number in the form provided, as all correspondence will be via mail and phone (text messages and calls).

After the first week payment, you would be getting exactly $500 weekly and you will be driving 4-5 miles daily with the wraps on your vehicle



KINDLY FILL THE APPLICATION FORM BELOW TO APPLY

I got this as well

Is all smart water wrappings a scam

Yes. It's all a scam.

Received a text from "Glaceau Smart Water" offering me $600/week to put a decal on my car to advertise. They wanted my name, address, phone #, email, & make & model of my car, but I gave NO info & didn't respond. The email used by them to send it to me is nownow1n1-gmail.com

We had someone from “smartwater” recreate one of our company checks, and try to cash it today. We were lucky our bank caught it.

So I received a check today and a text from so called Jerry from smart water is this a scam

Me too

"Thank you for your interest in the Glaceau SmartWater Driving Campaign, Please kindly note that you have been shortlisted.

Kindly confirm Full name and Address for Installation and Remuneration."

Hello I received this in my text ,so this isnt real the company isnt paying for us to advertise and drive with there decal on car.

Received this text today, “Hello! Your resume on indeed has been reviewed. Glaceau-Smartwater has partnered with indeed and we're offering a new remote position, please read more on

hxxps://bit.ly/3X4LDfk”

Just received this too. Complete scam.

My name is Deloris I just received a check and a letter from this water company for me to keep 500 hundred dollars and send the rest to water wrap who is going to install their water signs on my car, than they texted me the check was about 3900.00

Hi! Everyone! Please do your research! I did put my name for the vehicle wrap. I did finally received the check last week. I showed the check to my Wife! She read instructions> said probably a scam. I researched smart water vehicle wrap. Sure enough it was.Someone texted me if I cashed check yet. I replied please lmk exactly how much I'll pay the technician to install the wrap, never got a respond. Please everyone do your homework! If it's too good to he true don't fall for it! Hope this comments help you guys out there trying to generate income?!

I just received a check regarding Smart Water and I was suspicious if it was for real. They texted me that it was and I asked them to call me, which they did. The man I spoke to had a very heavy accent and it was hard to tell what he was saying, except he told me to cash the check.
I got to wondering if this was a scam and did a little research on the internet and found this website, https://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/.

Not sure what I am going to do with this check and I could use some advice on how to handle this situation. Please get in contact with me.

Madeleine Migne'

:( I hate scammers 1 (903) 993-0557 this is that scammers number that they put on the letter

I also got a check dated 12/20/22 and called the phone number on the letter that I got with the check. this is the 2nd check from a different company which was a scam. If it seems to good to be true it usually is...

I received a check for $4700 on 12/16/22. Earlier that morning I got a text saying that my check would be delivered via FedEx. I remember applying for the ad but it was too good to be true. I immediately tore up the check and blocked the number that was texting me giving directions on what to do.

I received said check from a roofing company I’m a contractor and I sure in heck would not issue checks to people that didn’t work for me period. These people need to be put away for life stupid scammers.

Received text message Saturday that check had been delivered for my recent application to smart water wrap advertising. God knows it was on time due to recent surge on cost could truly use funds. Nevertheless ,took check to bank and they refused to deposit. I’m greatful bank didn’t upon further research it’s a scam. Whomever this Patrick Francis person is he’s cold and calculated preying on people during the holiday season. I hope he is caught and and prosecuted for all those that I did have to pay back money due to his scam.

I just got scammed by this please beware they got me for 2700.00 and I also believe the people that got my money is doing a fake donation for charity.the police could do something but they dont

I just got a text message about this- on 11.18.22 - I wish I could load up pictures to show what this scam looks like.

I got a check for 3,480 from Patrick Francis for a car wrap advertisement. I am glad I didn't take it to the bank it was a scam.

Yes, got the same amount from Patrick Francis, and he wanted the check to be deposited via phone app

HI I just received the Patrick Francis check for $3375.03 this really anger me. I want hope they get caught.

Fell for it hook line and fml, I now owe my bank 2,500 dollars. Perfect timing crooks. Right before the holidays. Iam devastated. The check cleared my bank immediately on a friday . I sent the money saturday. Tuesday my car was supposed to be wrapped. Tuesday afternoon the check was returned.people suck.

I fell for it and gave my information but will tear up the check when I get it thanks for this information

I of course deposited the check but my bank put a hold on it. Now what?

I just came home to the envelope with a check for 3380.00. I was about to follow the directions and I looked the envelope and the sender is from an address that says Hospital in Montana I believe it was. I Googled car wrap scam,and here I am. I pray that this individual is caught and prosecuted.

Mine said Nowhere CA. This makes no sense, they have funds? If you wire money and it goes to the scammers, then they must cancel the check, JP morgan would pull funds back. regardless, not doing it, my car is a 6 figure sports car

Have check in hand. Can anyone do anything or get ahold of them if I were to let police take over from here???

Received this letter and check today for almost 5,000. Such a scam.... deposit then withdraw cash and transfer to this decal company for install. OH, I THINK NOT! No thanks Central Coast Digital Design --- I'm not your sucker! Folks, be careful!

Just got my $3380 check today. Something just didn’t sit well with me so decided to research. Glad I did cause I could never pay the bank back that kind of money.

I almost fell for this as well. I have the check in my hand but something didn't seem right about it. I decided to look up if it was legitimate. Turns out it's not. My check is from Mr. Patrick Francis for 3,380. So glad I didn't try to deposit it.

got this invitation via text from (816) 288-1017

This was the body of the message!

Hello, Smart Water will like to give you Five Hundred weekly for allowing us to put a small sticker on your automobile...
Apply from here:-
hxxps://bit.ly/3V59laB

I just received a check from Jeffery p Barnet DMD PC? for smart water wrap decal, is this a scam?

Just got my fake check today. Glad I looked this up.Coca cola doesn't do this kind of advertiseing
Big Scam!!!!!