Fake Nordstrom Task Remote Job Scheme

Tagged: Ether, MetaMask, MetaMask-account-freezing, Nordstrom, nordstromt, nordstromt-cc

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March 29, 2024 at 10:39 am #1231 Reply
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Community Advisory: Stay Vigilant of Remote Job Scams

A recent report has surfaced concerning a scam under the guise of a remote job for ‘Nordstrom.’ Victims are lured with the promise of remote tasks and salary but end up losing their funds without compensation.

Case Details:
- Cryptocurrency: Ether/ERC20 Token
- Transaction Hash: 0x72fbd30cdaede2a764913739bf4c402bf9120c9e2e7d59c02963db0639435ee9
- Scam Name: Nordstrom task remote job
- Scam Website URL: https://www.nordstromt.cc/#/
- Receiving Address: 0xf44EeE045e9556cD9619Bb445882ce0807EC2fC6
Incident Overview:
- Victims perform tasks or remote work as instructed by the scammers.
- Funds are transferred to the scammer’s Ethereum address with the expectation of salary or reimbursement.
- Victims are left unpaid and unable to recover their funds.
If you’ve encountered a similar scam, particularly one that promises payment for remote tasks or jobs, please share your experience. It’s crucial to collect and disseminate such information to aid in identifying scammers and to alert and protect the community.

For OSINT Investigators:
- Monitor the receiving Ethereum address for activity.
- Trace transaction patterns that may connect to other scam operations.
- Alert and work with cryptocurrency platforms to flag suspicious addresses.
Reminder:
- Verify the legitimacy of remote job offers through official company websites or verified contact details.
- Be cautious of any job that requires you to make upfront payments or transfer funds to receive a salary.
Together, by reporting and sharing our experiences, we can help safeguard our community against such deceitful tactics.
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- April 23, 2024 at 5:34 pm #1441 Reply
  Karla Cypert
  I got paid for the first round so like an idiot I fell for it. Kept having to cover -money for tasks but was to receive it all back plus earnings. Withdrew it all to MetaMask but it never showed up. Nordstrom customer service (ha) gave me a WhatsApp number that was supposedly MetaMask help. Was told my acct was frozen because it was being suspected of money laundering and I would have to add $5000 to unfreeze and get my money. Found out that was a scam so I now think the whole thing is. I am sure my thousands are gone but hope to keep others for falling for it.
  - April 24, 2024 at 3:25 pm #1443 Reply
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    Hello Karla,
    
    Thank you for sharing your experience, and I’m truly sorry to hear that you’ve been affected by this fraudulent scheme. It’s heartbreaking to hear that the situation escalated to a more significant loss despite initial payments. Your detailed account is invaluable as it helps us all better understand the tactics scammers use and the lengths they go to appear legitimate.
    
    First and foremost, it’s important that you immediately cease any further communication with the parties involved in this scam. Additionally, if you haven’t already, consider taking the following actions:
    
    File a report with your local law enforcement and any relevant financial authorities. Also, report the scam to cryptocurrency platforms used in the transactions to flag the involved addresses possibly.
    
    Change passwords and implement two-factor authentication on your digital wallets and any related accounts that might have been compromised.
    
    Keep a detailed record of all communications, transactions, and other evidence related to the scam. This documentation will be crucial for any investigations.
    
    Consulting with a legal advisor specializing in cybercrimes or financial fraud might provide more personalized guidance based on your situation.
    
    We will update our community alert to include the specific tactic of “MetaMask account freezing” you encountered. This is a common strategy scammers use to extract more funds under the guise of security concerns.
    
    Please stay engaged in this forum and consider subscribing to our regular updates for any new alerts. By sharing our experiences and knowledge, we can strengthen our defenses against these deceitful operations.
    
    Stay safe,
    Adam
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