Did you an email that says you’ve been shortlisted for the position of a Data Analyst at Hurrain eCommerce Ventures? Beware! It’s not a legit remote work opportunity but a scam aimed at stealing your personal and financial information.
Hurrain eCommerce Ventures email – Why It’s a Scam
Firstly, there’s no company, firm or organization named ‘Hurrain eCommerce Ventures’. There’s only ‘Hurricane eCommerce Ventures – an ecommerce investment firm. Fraudsters are impersonating the firm, cleverly changing the ‘hurricane’ to ‘hurrain’.
Secondly, the email contains suspicious links. The first link is that of a credit report website which they want you to acquire your credit history. The second link is a Google Form that asks you to sign up for survey programs and such offers.
Other Red flags spotted;
- The email doesn’t mention the name of the recipient but use a generalized greeting ‘dear applicant’.
- The salary quoted for the remote job role is too good to be true.
- You never applied for the job.
- Requests for your private identity information – SSN, Credit Report, e.t.c
So what happens when you get hired? Here’s a breakdown of how the scam works and how to stay protected;
How The Scam Works
The job offer from Hurrain eCommerce Ventures is an credit card and identity theft scam. Recipients are directed to a malicious website for cheap $1 credit report, but get their credit card details and personal information stolen. There’s no credit report and no job waiting. Instead, victims of this scam get unauthorized charges on their credit cards.
Remember; It is uncommon for a legitimate employer to ask candidates to provide their credit report during the hiring process. Rather than do so, they pay thirty party service to handle background checks without requiring direct action from the candidate.
What to Do If you fell for Hurrain eCommerce Ventures Scam
If you’ve already submitted your personal details, SSN and credit card details, you should do the following;
Enroll in identity theft monitoring services
Identity protection services like Experian or Aura monitor databases that collect different types of information. When you enroll with them, you’d receive an alert notifying you of suspicious activities like –
- a change of address request
- court or arrest records
- orders for new utility, cable, or wireless services
- an application for a payday loan, etc.
Experian.com for example, has a basic Identity Theft monitoring plan which is free. I advise that you sign up for it, if you can’t afford the premium plan which is $24.99 monthly.
Alert your Bank of the Fraudulent Transaction
If you fell for the equipment vendor plot and made the payment using your account, immediately notify your bank. Send screenshots of the conversations between you and the criminal, payment receipt, etc.
You should also request for a chargeback if it’s possible to recover your money.
Spread Awareness of the Ongoing Scam
It’s very important that you inform people of your experience with the crooks impersonating Conformal Medical. You could do this on Forums, or even Threads like Reddit. This would help prevent others from being victims of the scam.
You can also go a step further by reporting the scam to government authorities like – FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov). This would make them put up a notice warning the public of the scam.
Warning Signs of Job Scams
1 – Unsolicited Recruitment Text
Received an unsolicited job offer via WhatsApp, text message or email? There’s a likelihood that it’s a scam, especially if it came from a company you’ve never applied to. Legit companies wouldn’t send you job texts out of the blues. There’s always a due process for hiring.
2- Too Good To Be True Pay
This is one of the very first red flags. It’s true we all like the idea of being paid high, but when the quoted pay is far above what the industry normally pays, you need to pause. If they’re promising to pay higher than the market rate, tread with caution. Sometimes they might promise unrealistic work hours with no specific skill for huge pay, making the job look irresistible. That’s just a bait with which to entice their victims.
3 – Conducts a Shallow Interview
The interview process is always a dead giveaway. It’s always quick and short, without any depth. Then you’re told you’ve been hired. Most times, the interview is hosted on Signal App or Telegram, via text messages with just an acting HR.
No legitimate business or company would hire an employee without a thorough interview to ascertain if they indeed meet the criteria.
4 – Requests for a Fee
If after the interview and onboarding, you’re asked to pay an amount of money, then it’s a scam. This fee could either be labelled ‘Application fee’ or ‘Upgrade fee’. Whatever name it’s called, legit companies don’t collect money from employees.
Conclusion
Hurrain eCommerce Ventures is a non-existent company operated by fraudsters impersonating ‘Hurricane eCommerce Ventures’. Job offer emails from Hurrain eCommerce Ventures should be disregarded. It’s a scam that steals people’s personal information and credit card details.
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