Fake Purchase Specialist Job Left Me Owing the Bank Over $7,000

A bbb report about a impersonation scam that cost someone $7234.09. Learn how to avoid falling victim.

Source: bbb | Scam Type: Impersonation | Amount Lost: $7234.09 | Date: April 09, 2026
There was a job listing on Indeed for a purchase specialist. They offered a two week trial period. They transferred money to my bank account and it went through for about two weeks before being pulled back. They had me order and ship items with that money. Then they used a different bank account for a second money transfer. That account did not work, and I was left owing the bank over 7 grand.

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