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"Paid To Drive Concept By Samsung" Auto Car Wrapping Advertising Scam

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Paid To Drive Concept By Samsung Auto Car Wrapping Advertising Scam

The "Paid To Drive Concept By Samsung" auto car wrap or autowrapping advertising below is a scam. The scam claims that vehicle owners with a driver's license can be paid $500 or more weekly via check (cheque) to have their vehicle wrapped with an advertisement. The scammers behind this fraudulent scheme or scam will send you fake checks, ask you to take your share of the money and wire the rest to a graphic designer. But, the checks are fakes and will bounce. The wired money will actually go to the scammers behind this fraudulent scheme. You will then be left to pay back the bank the wired amount and other charges associated with the processing of the check. Whenever you receive offers that are too good to be true, please do your research before participating, even if the offers seem legitimate.

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Recipients of the following "Paid To Drive Concept By Samsung" email message or something similar are asked to delete it and should not follow the instructions in it.

The "Paid To Drive Concept By Samsung" Auto Car Wrapping Advertising Scam

From: Donald Micheal donm1800@gmail.com
Date: 5/7/2017 3:20 PM
Subject: Re: Paid To Drive Concept By Samsung - Linda Sue Rabuck

Dear,

We are pleased to inform you that you meet our laid out plans for this advertisement as your information has been received. Below are some questions you need to answer before we can proceed.

How long do you intend to carry the advert on your car 7 weeks or 3 months?
Do you use your car everyday ?
Have you crashed a car between August 2016 till date?

Samsung will take full responsibility for placing and remove decal on your car and it will not resort to any damage. Also we have OUT-SOURCED the payment of funds to you to another Agency, so please do not be alarmed by the payment not coming directly from Samsung. Your upfront payment would made after you have sent a reply with answer to the questions above and a confirmation email saying we should go ahead and mail out funds and we will like you to send the picture of the vehicle.

Acknowledge receipt of this email immediately.

Kind Regards!

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Apr 17, 2020 at 11:41 PM by info

"From: Dorthy Bennett <dorthybenn44@gmail.com>

Date: Thu, Apr 16, 2020, 3:55 PM

Subject: Samsung(R)

Get Paid To Drive Concept By Samsung®

Kindly Read & Understand The Below Content Carefully.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

The next generation of wireless technology is coming. With the Galaxy S10 5G - our first 5G- Ready device- you'll be able to stream and download movies and share life's moments HyperFast without Wi-Fi. The advert are typically vinyl decals that almost seem to be painted on the vehicle.

What does the company get out of this type of ad strategy? Lots of exposure and awareness. The adverts tend to be colorful, eye-catching and attract lots of attention. Plus, it's a form of advertising with a captive audience, people can't avoid seeing the wrapped car alongside them. This program will last for 6 months.

Compensation:

You will be compensated with $500 per week which is essentially a "Rental" payment for letting Samsung® use the space and no fee is required from you. Samsung® shall provide specialist that will handle the advert placing on your car. You will receive an up front payment inform of E-check or Cashier check via courier service for accepting to carry this advert on your car. Please note that a Check will be send to you to cover your first week Upfront payment of $500 and also the Graphic Artist Agent fund will be included, When you receive it you are to deduct your first weekly payment of $500 then forward the rest to Graphic Artist Agent who will come and install the Samsung LOGO on your vehicle. The further Instructions to guide you to get started easily with the advert will be sent to you immediately after you confirm you receive and understand the content of this Message.

I... ... Confirm to have received this email and understand the

content to go further

Thanks and Best Regards

BELLE BEAN

SAMSUNG Co. Hiring Manager

Quick Reply"

Here is another scam.

Mar 21, 2019 at 1:08 AM by an anonymous user from: Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States

Received a check today and just placed it in my account. I search everything on google I feel so silly. I will go to the bank tomorrow and straighten this mess out.

Mar 3, 2019 at 8:18 AM by an anonymous user from: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

I just received an email about the Samsung scam. A few weeks ago I received a very similar email about the Budweiser light scam.

They were offering $400 a week. I filled out the info they requested and got a text telling me about the check they were sending.

That sounded very suspicious so I did a little research and to make a long story short,when the check arrived, I tore it up

Mar 1, 2019 at 11:11 AM by an anonymous user from: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

thanks for letting me know its a scam. I was about to sign up.

Feb 12, 2019 at 6:25 PM by an anonymous user from: Chicago, Illinois, United States

They are trying to get me to sign for this, thanks for letting me know it is a scam

Nov 10, 2018 at 3:47 AM by an anonymous user from: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Yes, this happened to me as well, thought it was legit because it was a logo for samsung deposited check and check bounced.

Thankfully, bank caught it and I was left only with an overdraft.

Oct 26, 2018 at 5:29 AM by info

Received via email:

"On Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 7:15 AM, Millie Eddy <milliehr5@gmail.com> wrote:

UPDATE

Good News for you today, I am glad to inform you that your first week payment will be delivered today via USPS Mail. Here is the Tracking number 9405501699320095959460 check the tracking progress on Via iShip for you to verify the delivery status.

Once when you receive the check, you are expected to have the check deposited in your account via MOBILE DEPOSIT or ATM, It will take 24 hours for the check to fully clear your bank, Kindly withdraw the funds once and send do the graphic artist who will head to your home to get your car wrap installation done, You are to deduct $500 which is your first week payment $100 sign on fee.

Note: Our Graphic artist will take full responsibility for installing,maintaining and removal of decal on your car which would not resort to any damage. Also you are entitle to receive $500 weekly wages for you carrying out our decal on your Car and upon the process for the wrap placement, you will receive a CONTRACT to sign the day the Graphic artist comes to your residence for the decals installation.

The balance after deducting your first week payment and sign on fee will be sent to the Graphic artist via Money Transfer/Money Order. More details on that will be sent asap. Also, this is to notify you that you have won a brand new Samsung GALAXY note 9 with ticket number SMG-95W21R09-9. PLEASE acknowledge this email ASAP.

Warm Regards

Hiring manger,"

Oct 9, 2018 at 9:12 AM by an anonymous user from: Roanoke, Virginia, United States

I just received this check in the mail. I always do my research, the bank is in Washington. I am calling the bank to inform them of this scam with a fraudulent cashiers check. Then I will move forward with the authorities.

Example of the email is below:

PAID TO DRIVE CONCEPT BY STARBUCKS

kimberdg smtherff <smithfabit4557kelly@gmail.com>

Mon, Oct 8, 2:10 PM (20 hours ago)

Carmencllns

Hello, I am happy to inform you that you have successfully been shortlisted for the "PAID TO DRIVE CONCEPT BY STARBUCKS" after going through your details. Our auto wrap concept is sponsored by individuals/companies/corporate bodies.

A start-up check of $1,750.00 has been issued on your name and mailed to your address by FEDEX. The amount covers your first-week payment ($500.00) and the installer's fees. Your subsequent paycheck will be $500.00 weekly after the decals has been installed. You are required to deposit the start-up check into your bank account and when it clears you will deduct your first-week payment and send the balance to the installer. This is to afford mutual relationship between you and the installer. The balance which you are required to send to the installer is the payment for the decals installation, maintenance, removal and other logistics. As soon as they receive the funds, they will contact you to schedule appointment on when to come over to your location or preferred location to have the decals installed.

Then, how long do you intend to carry the advert on your Truck/Car/Bike/SUV?

More so, kindly confirm your cell phone number by sending it to this email.

We will be waiting to hear from you.

Thank you

Smith Anderson

The Hiring Manager

May 31, 2018 at 2:33 PM by an anonymous user from: Houston, Texas, United States

Here is another scam:

"From: International PDC <paidtodriverecruiter@gmail.com>

Date: Fri, May 25, 2018, 11:05 PM

Subject: SAMSUNG PAID TO DRIVE CONCEPT ADVERTISEMENT

To: <CCCheek123@gmail.com>

Welcome to SAMSUNG PAID TO DRIVE CONCEPT ADVERTISEMENT program, A specialist expert who will install the decals on your vehicle has been allocated and your payment will be scheduled, You will therefore receive your payment alongside the money that will be paid to the specialist expert that will be installing the decal on your car at your location,a paycheck of ($2000) will be mailed out to you, out of which you will take out your first week pay of ($500) and send the rest fund to the Specialist expert, being payment for the installation and removal of the decals after the program so as to create mutual relationship between you and the specialist. We need you to confirm the following so that the account department can issue out your payment;

(1) How long do you intend to carry the advertisement on your car?

One(1) month, two(2) months or three(3) months?

(2) Do you use your car everyday?

(3) Did you accept the terms and condition?

Also reconfirm your name and address as it should be on the check and your complete mailing address and phone number for your payments and you can always send a Text to 713 581 9069 for any question.

We look forward to a great exposure of our products from you.

Thank you"

May 26, 2018 at 3:34 AM by an anonymous user from: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Here is another scam:

"Hello,

We are currently employing individual who has a vehicle,bike or truck .Professional drivers are needed to go about their usual daily activities, only with a piece of advert for "SAMSUNG" plastered on your Car. The advert are typically 3M vinyl and laminate, also known as "auto wraps/decal,"that almost seem to be painted on the vehicle which covers the front doors and the back window.

The auto wraps looks colorful, eye-catching and gets attention,people who are stuck intraffic can't avoid seeing the wrapped car as you drive by and lots of exposure and awareness are derived from this advert.

This ad campaign lasts for 6 months while minimum duration for participation is 1 month.You will be compensated with $400 weekly which is essentially the"rental"payment for using the space on your vehicle.SAMSUNG shall provide experts that would handle the instalation.Your weekly pay of $400 is going to be paid via check which will be mailed to your address,please note that No fee is required from you.Kindly complete these info if you are interested

Full Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip code:

Age:

Cell # :

Occupation:

Make and year of car :

You will be contacted as soon as your email is received

Kind Regards!

Randall R. Jude

Hiring Manager"

May 20, 2018 at 6:54 AM by info

Here is another scam:

- Forwarded Message -

From: "anjargj@gmail.com" <anjargj@gmail.com>

Sent: Sat, May 19, 2018 at 12:27 PM

Subject: PAID TO DRIVE CONCEPT BY SAMSUNG ( MAKE NEW INCOME $$$ )

Hi,

We are currently seeking to employ in the USA.SAMSUNG seeks people-individual,professional drivers to go about their usual activities, only with a small advert for "SAMSUNG" plastered on your car. The advert are typically vinyl decals, also known as "auto wraps,"that almost seem to be painted on the vehicle which will cover the two front doors and the back window.

This auto wraps tend to be colorful, eye-catching and attract lots of attention.For instance, people who are stuck intraffic can't avoid seeing the wrapped car as you drive by.The companies derives Lots of exposure and awareness from this advert.This program last for 6 months while minimum duration for participation is 1 month.You will be compensated with $500 weekly which is essentially a"rental"payment for allowing us make use of the space on your vehicle.SAMSUNG shall provide experts that would handle the instalation.Your weekly pay of $500 is going to be paid via check which will be mailed to your address,please note that No fee is required from you. Kindly complete the required info if you are interested

Full Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip code:

Age:

Cell # :

Occupation:

Make and year of car :

We will get back to you as soon as your email is received

Kind Regards!

Hiring Manager

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