BBB Warns of Fake Car Wrapping Job Offers

Better Business Bureau warns job seekers to be wary of fake vehicle wrapping job opportunities after consumers report receiving fake checks from supposed car wrapping companies.

A local woman tells BBB she received an email offering her $300 a week to drive her vehicle wrapped in advertising for a soft drink company. 

"They sent me a check for $2,995, but asked me to wire the majority of the money to an agency to pay for the installation of the advertising on my car," said the woman. 

When she took the check to a local bank, she was informed the check was a fake. 

In many cases, those affected by this scam are not notified beforehand that the check is not real. Under those circumstances, the check bounces after the money is wired. The person who wired the money is then held responsible for paying back the money to his or her bank. 

BBB encourages job seekers to consider the following tips when looking for a job:

Research the company. Before cashing a check from a company or disclosing personal information, get basic information from the company. Where is it headquartered? Who owns the business? Are there any complaints online? 

Be wary of wiring money. Remember that once money has been wired or transferred using a reloadable money card, it is difficult to retrieve.  

If it is too good to be true, it probably is. Think job opportunities through. If something sounds suspicious, take the time to investigate further.

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