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Job Scam: Fake Media Dimensions Inc. at mediadimension.biz
- 2-6-2010
- Categorized in: Fake Check Scam, Job Scams
The real Media Dimensions Inc. is located at mediadimensions.com
If you get a job offer from mediadimension.biz, it is a scam. This domain was only registered within a week with full contact privacy:
Technical Contact Email: mediadimension.biz@contactprivacy.com
Created by Registrar: TUCOWS INC.
Last Updated by Registrar: TUCOWS INC.
Domain Registration Date: Wed Feb 03 17:03:45 GMT 2010
Domain Expiration Date: Wed Feb 02 23:59:59 GMT 2011
Domain Last Updated Date: Wed Feb 03 17:03:56 GMT 2010
All the names and pictures used at this site are not to be trusted. Also note the email address is directed to the domain at rgonau.com, which is a parked page rgonau.com, which is registered only a few days before mediadimension.biz on Jan 31, 2010. It also has contact privacy enabled.
When dealing directly with a company for jobs or business, please be aware of companies with whois privacy mask placed over their domain.
The scam conducted by this site is a fake check scam. You will be asked to cash a check and wire the money to someone else. When the bank found out its a fake check later, they will ask you to return the money.
Please read the following report by one of our readers:
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I saw a job opening on craigslist that said "Newspaper Advertiser," so I sent them a resume and asked for more info.
Here's the first email they sent....
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Media Dimensions Inc <contact@rgonau.com>
Date: Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 4:12 AM
Subject: 2. Confirm for Newspaper Advertiser
To: jesse.barry@students.wcbc.edu
You are accepted for this position.
A certified check of $1,315 will be released in the morning for the position you applied for. It will arrive to your address within 4-6 days from today. Simply cash the check same day when you receive it, at your bank, and follow instructions. It is very important to post the ads exactly like we will send it to you, all words. After the ads are posted you still have 24 hours and you can modify the content, no problems if you make a mistake first time, simply forward us the confirmation emails that publications will send and we will correct if needed.
You will place 2 employment ads after you receive first payment in Chicago Tribune and Miami Herald newspapers. You will call an 1-800 number to do this task. You will receive instructions and complete "how to" specifications, also the text that will appear in the ads, it will take like 5 minutes to do it. Simply let us know when you will receive the cashier's check next week. Your commission is $200 from this order. You must place the order in max. 48 hours after you receive the money.
Requirements:
Do not cash certified checks at check cashing stores, they have huge fees and we don't support them.
Do not abandon your email addresses we have on file from you! Check your email every evening, check also BULK/SPAM folders, our updates may go there sometimes.
Do not play with our time and our money, do not apply if you are not able to perform the simple tasks!
Please confirm your full name and address that we have on file:
First name, Last name (No Nicknames):
Street Address (NO PO Boxes):
City, State, Postal Zip Code:
Two E-mail addresses:
Please reply with specified info to confirm that you received this email.
Thank you
Media Dimensions Inc., Contact: Diane Webb
11 Church Street, Toronto, ON, M5E 1W1 Canada,
Telephone: 416-861-1773
From: Media Dimensions Inc <contact@rgonau.com>
Date: Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 4:12 AM
Subject: 2. Confirm for Newspaper Advertiser
To: jesse.barry@students.wcbc.edu
You are accepted for this position.
A certified check of $1,315 will be released in the morning for the position you applied for. It will arrive to your address within 4-6 days from today. Simply cash the check same day when you receive it, at your bank, and follow instructions. It is very important to post the ads exactly like we will send it to you, all words. After the ads are posted you still have 24 hours and you can modify the content, no problems if you make a mistake first time, simply forward us the confirmation emails that publications will send and we will correct if needed.
You will place 2 employment ads after you receive first payment in Chicago Tribune and Miami Herald newspapers. You will call an 1-800 number to do this task. You will receive instructions and complete "how to" specifications, also the text that will appear in the ads, it will take like 5 minutes to do it. Simply let us know when you will receive the cashier's check next week. Your commission is $200 from this order. You must place the order in max. 48 hours after you receive the money.
Requirements:
Do not cash certified checks at check cashing stores, they have huge fees and we don't support them.
Do not abandon your email addresses we have on file from you! Check your email every evening, check also BULK/SPAM folders, our updates may go there sometimes.
Do not play with our time and our money, do not apply if you are not able to perform the simple tasks!
Please confirm your full name and address that we have on file:
First name, Last name (No Nicknames):
Street Address (NO PO Boxes):
City, State, Postal Zip Code:
Two E-mail addresses:
Please reply with specified info to confirm that you received this email.
Thank you
Media Dimensions Inc., Contact: Diane Webb
11 Church Street, Toronto, ON, M5E 1W1 Canada,
Telephone: 416-861-1773
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The fact that they told me I was hired when I had only asked for info seemed kinda strange.
Then they sent me this:
Then they sent me this:
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This email needs confirmation from your part. It is for position you applied for. A certified check of $1,315 will be released in the morning for the position Classifieds Advertiser. Simply cash the check same day when you receive it, at your bank, and follow instructions. It is very important to post the ads exactly like we will send it to you, all words. After the ads are posted you still have 24 hours and you can modify the content, no problems if you make a mistake first time, simply forward us the confirmation emails that publications will send and we will correct if needed.
You will place 2 employment ads after you receive first payment in Chicago Tribune and Miami Herald newspapers. You will call an 1-800 number to do this task. You will receive instructions and complete "how to" specifications, also the text that will appear in the ads, it will take like 5 minutes to do it. Simply let us know when you will receive the cashier's check next week. Your commission is $200 from this order. You must place the order in max. 48 hours after you receive the money.
Requirements:
Do not cash certified checks at check cashing stores, they have huge fees and we don't support them.
Do not abandon your email addresses we have on file from you! Check your email every evening, check also BULK/SPAM folders, our updates may go there sometimes.
Do not play with our time and our money, do not apply if you are not able to perform the simple tasks!
Please confirm your full name and address that we have on file:
First name, Last name (No Nicknames):
Street Address (NO PO Boxes):
City, State, Postal Zip Code:
Two E-mail addresses:
Please reply with specified info to confirm that you received this email.
Thank you
Media Dimensions Inc., Contact: Diane Webb, Website: www.mediadimension.biz
11 Church Street, Toronto, ON, M5E 1W1 Canada,
Telephone: 416-861-1773
This email needs confirmation from your part. It is for position you applied for. A certified check of $1,315 will be released in the morning for the position Classifieds Advertiser. Simply cash the check same day when you receive it, at your bank, and follow instructions. It is very important to post the ads exactly like we will send it to you, all words. After the ads are posted you still have 24 hours and you can modify the content, no problems if you make a mistake first time, simply forward us the confirmation emails that publications will send and we will correct if needed.
You will place 2 employment ads after you receive first payment in Chicago Tribune and Miami Herald newspapers. You will call an 1-800 number to do this task. You will receive instructions and complete "how to" specifications, also the text that will appear in the ads, it will take like 5 minutes to do it. Simply let us know when you will receive the cashier's check next week. Your commission is $200 from this order. You must place the order in max. 48 hours after you receive the money.
Requirements:
Do not cash certified checks at check cashing stores, they have huge fees and we don't support them.
Do not abandon your email addresses we have on file from you! Check your email every evening, check also BULK/SPAM folders, our updates may go there sometimes.
Do not play with our time and our money, do not apply if you are not able to perform the simple tasks!
Please confirm your full name and address that we have on file:
First name, Last name (No Nicknames):
Street Address (NO PO Boxes):
City, State, Postal Zip Code:
Two E-mail addresses:
Please reply with specified info to confirm that you received this email.
Thank you
Media Dimensions Inc., Contact: Diane Webb, Website: www.mediadimension.biz
11 Church Street, Toronto, ON, M5E 1W1 Canada,
Telephone: 416-861-1773
-----------------------------
It took quite a bit of digging on the internet, but I finally found someone else who had fallen for this and found out it's a scam.
They send fake checks, and they ask you to send the money to newspapers that don't exist. Then you get nailed for passing bad checks and they keep the money when it arrives.
It's a convincing scam because:
They don't ask for much info, just mailing address and email.
They don't promise incredible money or get get rich quick ideas, just 400 to 800 a week.
They have their own website and will answer your emails.
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