We received the following complaint regarding a scam on letterboxd.com:

On June 28th, I received a job opportunity via WhatsApp from an “inviter” representing a company called Letterboxd. The job seemed straightforward: watch a set of 30-40 movie clips, and after paying a small deposit, I would receive my deposit back plus commissions for each clip. This initially appeared legitimate, as I started with a training deposit and made $76.

However, things quickly escalated. I was encouraged to deposit $35 for a bigger payout, which I did, and I successfully withdrew more money. Then, the “inviter” informed me that the minimum deposit was $105 for a set of 30 movie clips, and only cryptocurrency (ETH) was accepted for deposits.

As I continued, I noticed my account balance going into negative numbers. The customer service team, communicating via WhatsApp, explained this as a “combination order,” which meant my account could go negative but would be rectified once I paid the difference and completed the set of clips. Despite the negatives, I continued depositing money and receiving returns, reinforcing my trust.

On July 4th, a new promotion was introduced: deposits of $3000 or more would result in a return of the deposit plus 15%, $100 base pay, and commissions. Believing this lucrative opportunity, I deposited $4174.45 for 40 movie clips.

Unfortunately, this was the beginning of a massive financial loss. The negatives grew exponentially, with the customer service team insisting each time that it would be the last. I paid increasingly larger amounts to clear the negatives: $6K, $14K, $23K, and finally $60K, believing their assurances that each would be the last. By the 40th movie clip, I was informed that my account was now $135K.

Having already paid $108,773.00, I refused to pay the additional $135K and demanded my money back. Customer service insisted that the only way to recover my money was to complete the set by paying the final negative. They refused my requests, stating it was the “basic rule of the workbench.” No rules were ever provided on their website, nor did I sign any agreement.

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Letterboxd.com Reviews

Numerous Trustpilot reviews highlight the fraudulent activities associated with Letterboxd.

Here are some key excerpts from users who have experienced scams linked to this entity:

• Emmanuel Richard: “This organization is a scam. Please avoid them. They will contact you on WhatsApp about a part-time job. No, it’s not a job but a scam to take your hard-earned money. Be warned!!!!!” (Date of experience: September 10, 2023)
• Amy Unwin: “I received a WhatsApp message of all things from some lady promising me money to write reviews… Obviously, I thought it was a scam, but I asked a few questions, and she was very vague, but this website was mentioned in the convo.” (Date of experience: July 16, 2023)
• Annette Jackson: “I also received this scam email today… the link to PayPal goes to a website called successmenow.com – don’t click on the link!” (Date of experience: December 13, 2022)
• Marina Lorraine: “Received scam bloody email. Sort out your company!!!” (Date of experience: December 13, 2022)
• Martin Dawson: “I’ve also had this scam email stating: You’re subscribed to watch hundreds of subscription-only classics across the decades. Your free trial will last 14 days. When your trial ends, you will automatically be charged £49.00 a year from your PayPal account – but you can cancel anytime. No, I haven’t!! Nice try!” (Date of experience: December 13, 2022)
• Lonnie: “I used to love this site. It was a fun place to post and review films. Then, the IMDB message boards closed, and all the trolling workers came over and started doing the same thing here. Endless pretense and self-righteousness sink this site into oblivion.” (Date of experience: July 02, 2023)

These reviews clearly indicate a pattern of deceptive practices involving job offers via WhatsApp, vague communications, and phishing emails. Users report being contacted for fake job opportunities and receiving scam emails that appear to be from Letterboxd, often involving links to fraudulent websites or unauthorized charges.

Conclusion

Based on the overwhelming evidence presented in Trustpilot reviews and the detailed account of financial losses, it is evident that the activities associated with this entity are highly deceptive and predatory. The repeated patterns of unsolicited job offers via WhatsApp, vague communications, and escalating financial demands strongly indicate a well-orchestrated scam designed to exploit individuals’ trust and desperation. The experiences shared by multiple victims further corroborate the fraudulent nature of these operations, revealing a consistent strategy of manipulating victims into making substantial deposits with false promises of lucrative returns.

Given the severity of the financial losses reported and the emotional toll on the victims, it is clear that this company’s actions are unethical and illegal. The persistence of such fraudulent schemes highlights the importance of vigilance and skepticism when dealing with unsolicited offers, particularly those requiring financial investments or cryptocurrency transactions.

In light of the compelling evidence and the consistent testimonies of those affected, it is reasonable to conclude that this entity is indeed operating a scam.

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