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Complaint Review: Adlink Internet Media - Infinity Resources - O'Brien Group At Pacifica LP - Dusseldorf Germany

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Adlink Internet Media - Infinity Resources - O'Brien Group At Pacifica LP Places fake job ads and sends fake cashier checks Dusseldorf Germany

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I replied to a job ad on Craig's List for a Production Assistant and got an e-mail back from a company called Adlink Internet Media describing the job description. This is what they said.

"What this position entails: You have to post classified ads, such as sales ads, employment ads or real estate ads in your local newspapers and magazines.

The company is located in Germany and prices for newspaper ads are almost double for foreign citizens/companies, this is the main reason we need your services in the US for the specified position, Newspaper Advertiser. You will spend max. 2-4 hours weekly, in your spare time. You do NOT need special skills or degrees. The position is very easy and can be done by anyone without the necessity to leave current job! It's as easy as placing an ad in a newspaper.

This work does not require any money out-of-pocket from you. We will provide the money to post in newspapers. Once you have received the money and the ad content necessary for the postings from us, all you have to do is place the ads from home by calling newspapers' toll free numbers or by using their online services. There will be 4-10 ads placed weekly, for each ad you post you are paid with $100, you will deduct your share from money we send you to post the ads. For example, if we need to place an ad that costs $500 we will send you $600, you pay $500 to newspaper or website that places the ad and you remain same day with $100 commission. This is possible because for a foreign company the same ad costs around $900-$1100.

Almost all of our ads are employment ads from various European companies that want to have ads in the US. We may also have some ads from US companies wanting to advertise in European newspapers.

Requirements:
- Reliable internet access OR the ability to check your email daily
- You must be over 20 years old
- 2-3 hours free during the week (mainly in the evening / non-business hours) for communication;

You will enjoy working independently from home in a way that meets your scheduling needs. You can earn a full-time income in as little as 2-3 hours/week. This is an excellent way to supplement your current income. It is possible to work for us for a few hours daily and increase your income by up to $800 weekly. If you have any questions about an assignment, you will generally receive a response from us within the same day, often within few minutes. NO account SETUP fees or fees of any kind are required for this work.

To start the job today please reply with the information below:

First name, Last name:
Full Street Address - NO PO Boxes please:
City, State, Postal Zip Code:
Two E-mail addresses:
Phone#:

We will select papers from the US where the classified ads will be placed and send you the funds to post. You need to place the ads in max. 48 hours after you receive the money from us! This is the only condition we ask. How you are paid for your services: As specified above, there will be 4-10 employment ads placed weekly. For each ad you post, you are paid $100. You will deduct your share from money we send you to post the ads. After a satisfactory 30-day trial period, we will establish a long-term contract with you. You will be registered as our employee and we'll pay taxes every time you will place an ad. You will then receive a 1099 form at the end of each year from us.

Although the requirements for this position are very simple and all terms are clear, please do not apply for this job if you are not responsible. Your agreement will be considered a US binding contract, so we expect you to follow through on your commitment to our requirements.


Thank you"

I sent them my contact information and they sent me a cashiers check for $1,925.00 to place the ads along with these instructions.

"The $1,925 payment that you received splits in:

-$1495 that you need to send for ads.
-$130 is the cost of Western Union transfer
-$300 is your commission that you must keep for this task.

Please cash the received check at your bank today. You must send the funds to Austria with Western Union "Money in Minutes" method. That will be the entire task. Below you have the name and address of the receiver:
Receiver's Name: Erwin Stern (Please verify to write the receiver's name without errors, is very important to double check the name to be correct)

Address: Schneerson Platz 1 B
City, Zip Code: Vienna, 1020
Country: Austria (careful, not Australia)

Western Union has online transfer method to transfer the funds with your card online at www.westernunion.com or you can go to a near Western Union office from your town to make the transfer. Online you may have sending limits if you use for the first time this service. You can also call their toll free number 1-800 CALL CASH. Process is very simple and fast, you just need to say that you need to send money and they will assist you 100% until is done.

Once the Western Union payment has been made, you must immediately email us with the following information in this format:

1. Your Full Name (name of sender from Western Union - your name if you sent the funds)
2. Exact Dollar Amount of Money Transfer
3. Date sent
4. Your address
5. Money transfer control number generated by Western Union (10 digits number-Transaction Number MTCN).
6. Name of receiver

Thank you"

I deposited the $1,925 cashiers check at my bank and waited for the normal two day waiting period. The money was then posted to my account and I took out the money for the ads as instructed and sent it Western Union.

The next day, the cashiers check for $1,925 was returned and I was negative $1,925 on my account. I immediately called the fraud department at my bank and started an investigation. It is still pending.

I just want to warn anyone and everyone about job ads like this one. I thought I was safe because they sent a cashiers check. I had no idea that cashier checks could be faked. The joke was on me. Before I had any dealings with this company, I looked on Ripoff Report.com to make sure there wasn't any complaints on this company and I didn't find anything, so I thought they were a legitmate business. I was wrong. Very wrong!

If anyone else has had the unfortunate experience of being scammed in this way, please feel free to tell your story. I would love to hear about it.

Taurbabe
Van Nuys, California
U.S.A.

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#1 Consumer Comment

scam f**kers

AUTHOR: Truth Seeker - (U.S.A.)

POSTED: Tuesday, March 17, 2009

WoW...ive finally found something about this newspaper job ads scam. I also accept a job offer to place ads in newspaper and magazines etc. i knew it from the first they must be a scam because....How can I be hired if they dont know me. Obviously placing ads on newspapers or megazines is not that expensive..i mean i dont think it will cost $500 to place an ad....Id played along anyways so they sent me a $1925 check..hahah. how can anyone be so stupid to trust this so called company if they just send any check in any amount to anyone/strangers..hahahah. Very good ive found another scam. I never wanted to cash this check anyways...the information they sent me follows...

First Emailed:

What this position entails: You need to post classified ads, such as sales ads, employment ads or real estate ads in your local newspapers and magazines.

The company is located in France and prices for newspaper ads are almost double for foreign citizens/companies, this is the main reason we need your services in the US for the specified position, Newspaper Advertiser. You will spend max. 2-4 hours weekly, in your spare time. You do NOT need special skills or degrees. The position is very easy and can be done by anyone without the necessity to leave current job! It's as easy as placing an ad in a newspaper. This work does not require any money out-of-pocket from you. We will provide the money to post in newspapers. Once you have received the money and the ad content necessary for the postings from us, all you have to do is place the ads from home by calling newspapers' toll free numbers or by using their online services.

There will be 4-10 ads placed weekly, for each ad you post you are paid with $100, you will deduct your share from money we send you to post the ads. For example, if we need to place an ad that costs $500 we will send you $600, you pay $500 to newspaper or website that places the ad and you remain same day with $100 commission. This is possible because for a foreign company the same ad costs around $900-$1100.

Almost all of our ads are employment ads from various European companies that want to have ads in the US. We may also have some ads from US companies wanting to advertise in European newspapers.

Requirements:
- Reliable internet access OR the ability to check your email daily
- You must be over 20 years old
- 2-3 hours free during the week (mainly in the evening / non-business hours) for communication;

You will enjoy working independently from home in a way that meets your scheduling needs. You can earn a full-time income in as little as 2-3 hours/week. This is an excellent way to supplement your current income. It is possible to work for us for a few hours daily and increase your income by up to $800 weekly. If you have any questions about an assignment, you will generally receive a response from us within the same day, often within few minutes. NO account SETUP fees or fees of any kind are required for this work.

To start the job today please reply with the information below:

First name, Last name:
Full Street Address - NO PO Boxes please:
City, State, Postal Zip Code:
Two E-mail addresses:
Phone#:

We will select papers from the US where the classified ads will be placed and send you the funds to post. You need to place the ads in max. 48 hours after you receive the money from us! This is the only condition we ask. How you are paid for your services: As specified above, there will be 4-10 employment ads placed weekly. For each ad you post, you are paid $100. You will deduct your share from money we send you to post the ads. After a satisfactory 30-day trial period, we will establish a long-term contract with you. You will be registered as our employee and we'll pay taxes every time you will place an ad. You will then receive a 1099 form at the end of each year from us.

Although the requirements for this position are very simple and all terms are clear, please do not apply for this job if you are not responsible. Your agreement will be considered a US binding contract, so we expect you to follow through on your commitment to our requirements.


Thank you

I accepted.................

Second:

Job Description: You need to post classified ads in your local newspapers and magazines, such as sales ads, employment ads or real estate ads.
Our company is located in Paris, France. We need your services in USA for the specified position, Newspaper Advertiser. You will spend max. 2-4 hours weekly, in your spare time.

You do NOT need special skills or degrees. The position is very easy and can be done by anyone without the necessity to leave your current job! If you ever placed an ad in one newspaper, is that easy.
All you have to do is place the ads from home calling newspapers at toll free numbers or online, of course after you receive the content that must be posted from us and the money needed to post in newspapers. Almost all our ads are employment ads from various Europe companies that want to have ads in USA but we may also have ads from US companies that must place ads in Europe Newspapers. Yes, we will provide the money to post in newspapers. You will not anything on your money. Once you have our money for the ads in hand you will receive detailed info how to complete all tasks. You just have to call the newspaper and place the ad. There will be 4-10 ads placed weekly, for each ad you post you are paid with $100, you will deduct your share from money we send you to post the ads.

You will enjoy working from home on your computer, without needing employees. You can earn a full-time income in as little as 2-3 hours/week, in your spare time.
There is no need to leave from your current job. You can work for us few hours daily and increase your income with up to $900 weekly. If you have any questions you will receive the answers same day, mostly within few minutes.
NO account SETUP fees or fees of any kind to work for us .

To start the job today please reply with the info below:

First name, Last name:
Full Address - NOT PO Box please:
City, State, Postal Zip Code:
Two E-mail addresses:
Phone# :

We will select papers from your US where the classified ads will be placed and will send you the funds to post. You need to place the ads in max. 48 hours after you receive the money from us! This is the only condition we ask.
How you are paid for your services: Like we specified, there will be 4-10 employment ads placed weekly, for each ad you post you are paid with $100, you will deduct your share from money we send you to post the ads.

After 30 days of testing period we will sign by mail contract for long-term. We provide 1099 form at the end of each year.
Job is very simple and all terms are clear, however, do not apply for this job if you are not responsible. Your agreement will be considered an USA binding contract, you cannot apply now and refuse to do your tasks later.
You will be registered as our Employee and we'll pay taxes every time you will place an ad.


Thank you

3rd Day:

This is Alisa Roche//Brioude-Internet Inc.

Like was specified, a cashier check of $1,425 will be released today for the Advertising Job you applied for. Simply cash the payment 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 ads are posted you still have 24 hours and you can modify the content, no problems if you make a mistake first times, simply forward us the confirmation emails that publications will send and we will correct if needed.


Please confirm again your full name and address that we have on file:

First name, Last name (No Nicknames please):
Full Street Address (NO PO Boxes):
City, State, Postal Zip Code:
Two E-mail addresses:

You will place 2 job ads after you receive first payment in LA Times and Sun Sentinel 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 ad. 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. Of course, we will instruct you 100%.
Please reply with specified info to confirm that you received this email.

Thank you


Brioude-Internet Inc. Contact Office: Alisa Roche
Address: Largelier - BP 46, 43101 Brioude Cedex FRANCE
Tlphone : 0 825 128 865 Fax : 04.71.10.86.97 Website: www.brioude-referencement.com

4th message:

Update for Newspaper position you applied last week.

We will use this email account because it seems that you don't receive all our messages.

One first cashier check of $1925 was sent to your address for the first task. From this payment you must place three newspaper ads that will cost $1495. You must send the money to a company that we negotiated with and have good prices. You will receive all steps to make this transfer and complete this first task. This time is not needed to call the newspaper directly and will be easier, please don't delay this first transaction.

You must send them $1,495 with Western Union like we will specify in 48 hours after you receive the money. After you send the payment this first task is done. Your commission for this task is $300. Just ask the transfer method as soon as you receive the $1925 payment. Please reply to this update now.

Thank you

Brioude-Internet Inc. Contact Office: Alisa Roche
Address: Largelier - BP 46, 43101 Brioude Cedex FRANCE
Tlphone : 0 825 128 865 Fax : 04.71.10.86.97 Website: www.brioude-referencement.com


5th emailed:

Urgent Update for Newspaper Ad Poster Position.

Please reply to this update.
One first cashier check of $1925 was sent to your address for the first task. From this payment you must place 3 newspapers ads that will cost $1495. You must send the money to a company that we negotiated with and have good prices. You will receive all steps to make this transfer and complete this first task. This time is not needed to call the newspaper directly and will be easier, please don't delay this first transaction.

We already sent them the ad that will be placed one time:
Mortgage Adviser - Studio Montage and DC METALS, INC. GBP 60,000.00 per year, studio-montage.com

You must send them $1495 with Western Union like we will specify in 48 hours after you receive the money. After you send the payment this first task is done.
Your commission for this task is $300. Just ask the transfer method as soon as you receive the $1925 payment.
Simply email us back when you have any payments.

Thank you


Brioude-Internet Inc. Contact Office: Alisa Roche
Address: Largelier - BP 46, 43101 Brioude Cedex FRANCE
Tlphone : 0 825 128 865 Fax : 04.71.10.86.97 Website: www.brioude-referencement.com

6th emailed:

The $1,925 payment that you received splits in:

-$1495 that you need to send for ads.
-$130 is the cost of Western Union transfer
-$300 is your commission that you must keep for this task.

Please cash the received check at your bank today. You must send the funds to Austria with Western Union "Money in Minutes" method. That will be the entire task. Below you have the name and address of the receiver:
Receiver's Name: Peter Poper (Please verify to write the receiver's name without errors, is very important to double check the name to be correct)

Address: Schneerson Platz 1 B
City, Zip Code: Vienna, 1020
Country: Austria (careful, not Australia)

Western Union has online transfer method to transfer the funds with your card online at www.westernunion.com or you can go to a near Western Union office from your town to make the transfer. Online you may have sending limits if you use for the first time this service. You can also call their toll free number 1-800 CALL CASH. Process is very simple and fast, you just need to say that you need to send money and they will assist you 100% until is done.

Once the Western Union payment has been made, you must immediately email us with the following information in this format:

1. Your Full Name (name of sender from Western Union - your name if you sent the funds)
2. Exact Dollar Amount of Money Transfer
3. Date sent
4. Your address
5. Money transfer control number generated by Western Union (10 digits number-Transaction Number MTCN).
6. Name of receiver

Thank you

7th:Update us TODAY about the DC Metals Inc. $1925 check.


You will receive the transfer info to complete the task if you don't have it already.
You must send $1495 with Western Union like we will specify in max. 48 hours after you receive the money. After you send the payment this first task is done.
Your commission for this first task is $300. Please DO NOT DELAY this simple transaction.

Get back ASAP with update.

Thank you


Brioude-Internet Inc. Contact Office: Alisa Roche
Address: Largelier - BP 46, 43101 Brioude Cedex FRANCE
Tlphone : 0 825 128 865 Fax : 04.71.10.86.97 Website: www.brioude-referencement.com



funny part is i never post any ads.

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