Loss Prevention Of New York Up-front payment SCAM Ripoff Long Island City New York

After seeing their ad for jobs paying up to $15 per hour for Store Detectives, I decided to go check it out. The secretary was having a tough time talking to me while she played with her sidekick. She then asked me how the weather was out and I answered. 5 seconds later she asked- what did you say?

When I got in to speak to the "Executive Officer," he ran down a list of the great benefits of this job. He very quickly mentioned the $169 up-front payment and repeated the benefits of the job. When I asked what the 169 was for, he said it was standard for fingerprints and background check. This set off a flag in my head because REAL employment agencies usually take the fingerprinting fees out of the first couple of paychecks.

He then told me I would have to take a test based on a little manual. That's when he asked for my credit card. I had one with me but I told him I forgot to bring it. Then he said- why don't you just leave some money down and we can start on your paper work right away. I told him I didn't bring any money with me and he gave me a look as if I annoyed the hell out of him.

That's when he quickly wrapped it up and said thanks for coming, if you change your mind, come back and see us any time.

Jimmy
New York, New York
U.S.A.