312-492-4996
IL, US
no sucker
no sucker
2013-02-08 10:20:51
Unknown
i read alot of the posts on here. i think its kinds funny that some people are actually being fooled, i know thats kinda messed up but honestly how the hell do you have your own business if your so naive. this is OBVIOUSLY some bull. The guy is very generic first off, and the rest of what people report about being asked to pay for background checks or whatever...come on now people, really?!? Lots of you seem to be contractors which requires licencing in and of itself and if it were true that he wanted to send work your way and wanted to make sure your reputable he could just google you. but really thats getting way more into it that needs to be. The scam was obvious from jump, come on people, be a bit more savvy. anyone who actually gave these people money, honestly, take it as you just paid them to teach you how to not be a sucker and be happy it was only $39 or $99 or whatever your paid and not thousands. but, to be sure it wont turn into thousands, you probably want to cancel whatever card you used and get issued new numbers because your likely to see more charges in the future, not right away, later when they think you wont be checking.

ps. on the message i received it sounded like he said "work worst" lol.
Rick Mackey
Rick Mackey
2013-02-07 18:34:59
Unknown
I signed up with audrey and gave her $99.00 on Jan 4th 2013 and I have yet to receive any work yet!!
Robert
Robert
2013-02-01 18:48:28
Unknown
Has any one actually paid the $99 to see what happens? I have initially paid the 39 for the background check.
Sky
Sky
2013-01-24 16:38:34
Unknown
What should i do if i actually gave them my account number, and paid for the background check?
Kimberly
Kimberly
2013-01-23 19:59:03
Telemarketer
John, with  Worksource center.net called us. My husband owns his own business in Masonry Next what you will read is the messege "John" left on our business machine.

John's messege,
"
Hi ahh, this is  John with ahh Worksourse, and ahh calling ahh  because I  noticed that you offered service in the area? and  I'm scheduled out a little bit further then I'd like to be  ummm, hopefully you can help out? ahh, you can give me a call back at 312-492-4996 and umm and that if you have some ahh if  you need to pick up some extra work Id be glad to send it your way. Ok, hope you have a good day good bye."

Extreamly fast talker, but did sound like a "busy" Contractor.
John said when my husband returned his call that they don't want licensed (sub) or contractors (RED FLAG) and that each jobs fee is a flat rate. John said he  works with forclosed homes, but there is no cost to the subcontractor besides $99.00 background check.
Hmmmmmm, no license for doing, what Im sure, will be over $500.00 dollars on one job per sub-contractor, but you would need a background check. Why bother John with worring if the guy or girl has a bad background when, by Oregon Laws, you broke the law already at "no license"!!
Your a smuck, at the VERY least and I was kind enough to put your recording you left on our business phone word for word to help protect others you will attemt to take advantage of.
I called the Oregon Dept. of Justice Consumer Protection, the lady I spoke to confirmed you are a TELEMARKETER!!!!
alan scott
alan scott
2013-01-22 17:02:36
Telemarketer
same problem as the others.get a couple calls a day, EVERYDAY!!!!!!!! sat, sun, holidays won't stop i hope some action is taken soon
LAF
LAF
2013-01-21 23:56:53
Unknown
Have been harassed by John at Worksource. This person/recording calls every day. I googled worksource and the phone number and saw these postings. It's definitely a scam. I answered the phone when he called today and he talked to me like I was an answering machine and then hung up. Therefore, I know this "John" is a recording. Not even bothering calling back. Just wish I knew how to get them to stop calling every single day.
OregonSandman
OregonSandman
2013-01-18 19:45:02
Telemarketer
I got a call today and a guy called John left me a message. I called back, a woman answered saying that they worked with banks on their forclosed homes and they wanted to send work my way, they would pay anywhere from $200 to $600 dollars. They also asked what type of work I did so I answerd I do construction work the woman said that I would be a perfect fit that I only needed to pay $99 dollars for a background check. I got the call from this number 312-492-4996 it is a scam.
Resident47
Resident47
2013-01-17 22:04:55
Unknown
That call transcript is, uh, hilarious. Possibly it's trying to fool you into thinking a canned call (illegal) was made by a live rep. Find a mailing address for the fool if possible and send a ''cease communication'' notice via USPS Certified with return card.
Daniel C. Wagner
Daniel C. Wagner
2013-01-17 21:30:42
Telemarketer
"Hi, my name is john, uh, and I've noticed that you, uh, do work in the area, uh, we've taken on, uh, too much, uh, work, uh, and we're looking for, uh, contractors in your, uh, area....... "

I've called this number back and was told that I would receive jobs from financial lenders and real estate foreclosures on properties that are going to be on the market.  I run a professional business with professional results and I have found that any real-estate agency is not willing to pay for professional rates.  

I have tried verbally with the operator to remove my name from the calling list.  

I am annoyed and tired of receiving this garbage call.
did not fall for it
did not fall for it
2013-01-17 19:19:28
Unknown
JUSt got the same call
nicole
nicole
2013-01-17 02:10:13
Unknown
They called my dad last month and he paid the money for the background check and they now wont answer his calls. They said they were looking for someone to fix up repossessed  home for banks before they were to be sold.
Len
Len
2013-01-16 21:58:34
Unknown
Do u have something better to do? This website is for help not stupid racist comments like your's
Haimy
Haimy
2013-01-15 19:02:27
Unknown
Good job making it sound like an actual live person calling but it was a recording.
angelo
angelo
2013-01-14 21:18:19
Unknown
This guy John left me the same message, I called a couple of times got a girl once asked if there was a John she said yes put me on hold for a while then I hung up. Tried a few days later two more times before I checked the phone number on the net. Holy cow I feel so stupid now, what if I get charged up the wazoo for those phone calls. There are allways scum bags preying on people that need work.
C.
C.
2013-01-11 14:06:10
Unknown
Another number I can add to our blocked callers list!
sailing4me
sailing4me
2013-01-10 04:04:09
Unknown
I received the same call from John. My business number is in the book so that is where they got the number. Tried to recall but the line is always busy (very fast busy signal), somewhat like a phone off the "hook". I wanted to find out what the "scam" was but alas, I didn't get through. Found out here. Thx :-)
scott Brooke
scott Brooke
2013-01-09 15:06:47
Unknown
Hi,

Responding to your ad on Craigslist.

We are looking for skilled handymen and tradesmen that would be able to work on bank owned and residential properties.

Please have transportation and tools to where you can do minor repairs on homes.

$200-$600 per work order

"work order" = 2-5 hours worth of work.

If your interested;

Speak to Samantha or a (Dept Rep)

immediate consideration

312-492-4996
Got this from my craigs list , work for hire ad. I live in Va.
T not Boned
T not Boned
2013-01-08 01:34:00
Unknown
Jersey Here ! Can't fool us. Received the same phone calls from Karmen and a few others repeatedly. These Jerk Offs are stealing  hard working contractor's money. How can we put a stop to it ? Post it a note on craigs list daily and report to BBB. Seemed to good to be true so googled , and saw all these comments. You can't pay by credit card..why ? Because no credit card company will associate themselves with a scam company.
Jim
Jim
2013-01-07 23:57:27
Unknown
He left a message on my phone but no one ever answered when I tried to call the number.
todd rodgers
todd rodgers
2013-01-07 21:59:44
Unknown
recieved the call today from a john saying had work in the area, called the number back spoke with a woman that said same as other post about bank and such. wanted the $99 for background check, as i have worked in fraud departments before told them i didnt have the money on my card till tomorrow after 9 am, lol said she would call back, this was so i could look up the phone number and make sure business was legit and see now its a scam as i thought thanks for posting's
Louis  Petruzelli
Louis  Petruzelli
2013-01-04 20:29:36
Telemarketer
1/4/13 - just received a call from work source center wanting $99 for a background check. I would then receive 6 months work at an unbeleivable rate of pay in the Orlando, FL. area.
sam
sam
2013-01-04 17:44:44
Debt Collector
this is a scam!!!!!!!!!!
NO MOREscam
NO MOREscam
2013-01-03 21:20:36
Telemarketer
SCAMMER, Don't ever call me. IF YOU CALL AGAIN I WILL REPORT TO POLICE! THIS HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED!
big dog
big dog
2013-01-03 20:14:01
Unknown
they are scamers dont give them ur checking info.
J & S
J & S
2013-01-03 01:01:40
Unknown
Yup, they got us, too... COMPLETE SCAM! I wish we had looked this up before we replied. Sounded like a genuine & sincere person. "John" from "work Source". Actually called us twice. We fell for it, signed up and gave them our money ($100) to do a "background check" and we were supposed to get calls/emails for jobs that they were inundated with in the area. The second time, we played along b/c it sounded exactly the same as the first time. Returned the call playing dumb until the girl was done with her whole script. Then we said that we were actually already on their list of providers and she went quiet, then "connected us" with a line that went to nowhere. I want them in jail... horrible that people are doing this to other hard working individuals trying to make a living!
JT
JT
2013-01-02 23:13:18
Unknown
Thanks for the excellent report on this caller.  I just got a call and was wondering if it was legit.  Sounded fine, including the $99 until you mentioned the multiple phone numbers.  

I am no Patsy so yes an upfront $99 fee was a red flag, however I have worked with and out of town property manager (Dwellworks) that hired us for a job, paid for it in a timely manner and then offered us the opportunity to be part of their permanent data base of local providers , that they might share with others if we provided them with a background check that cost $99 background, that they said we were free to use to get other business.

We did spend the $99 and I was provided with a legit report.  That said,  no further work has come from this company (Dwellworks) or any other, so it seems I paid for the SURE lead after the fact.  

Re John at Workforce....anyone else get any further with the process?
Sharon
Sharon
2012-12-29 00:16:33
Unknown
Thanks all.  I just got the voicemail and looked them up before calling back.
Bryce
Bryce
2012-12-28 22:11:22
Unknown
SCAM!! With a Capital S!!!!
John...left a generic voicemail as if he was doing me a favor, I'm in Washington State and they are calling from IL,
312-492-4996
....
When you talk to them immediately reg flags are flying!
...
Wanting the $99 for a "background check" I asked then and there to be taking off their calling list and told her is was a SCAM !! She was rude and defensive ..procedded to slam phone down on me?? Not directing me to a website, supervisor? Just a slam of a phone!
..,
BEWARE! Save your $99 and go out ..have a good time!!!
Baylor Industrial
Baylor Industrial
2012-12-28 21:22:49
Unknown
I agree!! well in more lady like terms..

They are a fraud company. They try to get people to pay $99 for a background check and to be added as a vendor. They then steal the money and move on to the next company.

If you decline they call you over and over then wait a few months and call over and over.

Can someone please sue these b*****ds??
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