unwanted text at 3AM from  513-234-4751

Jsut to let you guys no those emails are bogus and best buy does not contact you they wait for you and no such position exsit so ignore and flag those messages as well as call the best buy corp to report it at 1-888-237-8289

Anyone knows who this is?

dont be stupid, they are talking about gift sent to your home, lol

Thanks anonymous.  I will definitely take your advice before it is too late.  Thanks again.

Since Karen's post is ~6 weeks old, it's unlikely she'll see your reply. I suggest you contact your local police and tell them what happened. You may have to face charges, possibly reduced because you came forward of your own free will, or none at all because you are an unwitting victim as well, but this is the cleanest way to go. The cops may transfer this to the FBI if shipments crossed state lines. You may want to consult an attorney before going to the police. Sorry this happened to you, best of luck.

Karen I also received packages already, and shipped them out, but they told me I was working for JCPenney's.  They even had letter head from the company.  What did you end up doing?  Are they still sending you packages?  I want to get out of this business if it is not legit.  Please help.

I am already signed up and have shipped out several packages.  Now that I read all this and see its an illegal operation, I need to know if there is anything I can do to report it, besides this site.

Great!! I just filled out an application and sent this person all my info. Decided to research after the fact...what should I do if I get merchandise? What did you do?

yea got dat
I have reviewed your resume a few days ago. We have an opening for a gift wrapper position and would like to offer you this position. Please let me know if you're interested.

I'm awaiting your reply. Thanks
Michael Stewart HR

thing is i have an app n at BestBuy..so they got me gd..lol..jokes on me i guess.. i called an theyre like no GiftWrapping position here n never heard of it!.. Wow Thx Spammers.. :P B*****ds

Its s scam.  Look at the reply-to field before sending any message.  It doesn't go to best buy.

Plus, why would anyone reply to this position offer?  Its a gift wrapper position at best buy!!! really??

I also received the same email from on the same day. I also emailed him back to schedule an interview just to see if it was true but to my surprise it wasn't. I said the exact same thing as your email did. THAT KEVIN DUDE IS BUSTED!!! TOTAL SCAM SO I LET HIM KNOW JUST A FEW SECONDS AGO.

I also recieved the same email from Kevin Strainer@BestBuyHR.Com on July 6, 2010 at 5:24 pm. I emailed him back and asked what location would this be at?  I also felt like this was a scam, I called Best Buy Corporate Office and they did not know where to direct my call in regards to this. Below is the reply this Kevin Strainer gave me:   I strongly believe that Best Buy needs to look into this scam activity.

Hello Diane,

At Best Buy, we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that encourages and supports a diverse workforce. We do this by respecting the diverse backgrounds, strengths and experiences of each employee and customer. This is in support of the company's values and core philosophies, which enables us to better serve our diverse communities and achieve the company's business goals.

Detailed description of our Gift Wrapper Position is attached. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. If you are interested in our job offer please fill out the attached application form and return it via e-mail. Don't forget to fill the References section. All your records will be verified.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please let me know if files are unreadable. Thank you.

KEVIN STRAINER
877-800-8864, 651-344-0534
Best Buy Co., Inc.
HR Manager



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Well, it seems Kevin Strainer is going strong because I received an email from him as well on July 6 and I was suspicious but I did email him to ask what location was seeking gift wrapping people since to my knowledge Best Buy doesn't offer that service in their stores.  I live within 5 minutes of one.  Then I received the application, the job description, etc. but the wording was a little off and I called Best Buy's Corporate offices this morning to find out that it is in fact a scam.  I am registered on Career Builder.com
so I am guessing that they have somehow infiltrated their data base to get email information etc.  I am so glad I did not go any further with this!!  I'm glad to know about this website so I can check out other emails I get that seem fraudulent.

he is operating out of Apple Valley, I almost got his ip address

Dear scammer, Learn to write proper English first.

Makes your lies a little more believable.

I think a lot of these people get information from resume posting services, such as when you place  your  resume on careerbuilder.com. This is why I always try to keep these postings PRIVATE, but the scam artists always seem to find a way to get it. I wonder if some of these sites aren't selling the information.

My email was from KEVIN STRAINER. Well I hope he doesn't strain himself too much.
I have never applied to Best Buy and no one is going to "offer" anyone a job without first interviewing them.

I too received a message from STEVEN SCHEIERN. I checked his email and it ended with @bestbuyHR.com. So, I thought it was legitimate. I then faxed the agreement form with my signature and address. I emailed him 3 times and no reply. Now I know its a scam after coming to this website. I feel so angry on these people who do such dirty scams.

That is the same guy that contacted me!!! The first item that I received to wrap was a digital camera and they wanted me to send it to Russia, that was a big red flag because I found it weird that people from Russia were buying items from Best Buy. I also found out that Best Buy does not ship to foreign countries. The next items that I received were from Barnes and Knoble,,,,hey wait a minute wasn't I working for Best Buy?????? BIG RED FLAG!!!

I fell for it as well. I have the gift wrap, labels and have been sent items to wrap but now I just don't know what to do with them. I have emailed a complaint to IC3.org with is a division of the FBI but continue to receive items to wrap. Should I let this guy know that I am aware that this is a scam?

Erin,

That is the same guy I received emails from to so it makes wonder if it is real or not.

I got the same email last Friday.  I really HAD just applied for an inventory position so at first I thought it was real-IT IS NOT !  I took everything to Best Buy and spoke with the store Manager-he confirmed it was a scam....

I, too, received an email:

I have reviewed your resume a few days ago. We have an opening for a gift wrapper position and would like to offer you this position. Please let me know if you're interested.

I'm awaiting your reply. Thanks!

STEVEN SCHEIERN
877-800-8864, 651-344-0532
Best Buy Co., Inc.
HR Manager

This is a typical work-from-home reshipper scam.  Fraudsters from outside the US recruit people here to receive product purchased with stolen/compromised credit cards and send them over to Eastern Europe, Nigeria, East Asia (or sometimes another US-based reshipper).  Usually the "gift wrapper" version is organized by fraudsters in Russia or the old soviet bloc countries.

The gift wrapping part is incidental.  What they want is a temporary US address they can use to launder stolen merchandise through.

"I work in store is about 3 months."  Hahahahaha.  I work is store right now, buddy.

merchantriskcouncil.org
http://www.ic3.gov/media/2004/040209.aspx

I also received the email from Richard Graham a week or so ago.  Feel like an idiot but it really looked legit and I didn't find anything about it being a scam when I first Googled it. Anyway, I already have been sent gift wrap (from The Container Store) and the Avery shipping labels.  I've been told my first package is on its way.  Not really sure what the actual scam is but glad I found this site.

Typical post from the scammers.  If you already are doing this work as you claim, you would have no reason to look up the number on this site.

But posts like yours help us know that this site is working!

It's not a fake. I work in store is about 3 months. Wrapped a lot of gifts for our customers.

I got the same email today from Richard Graham...I figured it was fake too b/c when I hit the reply button the email was an aol email. There are all kinds of scams out there not to mention terrible people preying on unemployed persons

I got an email today(Jan 26, 2010)from a Richard Graham, Best Buy Human Resources. It was for a Gift Wrapper position with Best Buy. The number he used was different though. 703 542-4000, 877 460-0003. I have been looking for jobs on the internet, but never applied at Best Buy. I immediately did an internet search and found this site.

I received a similar email on Tuesday, December 1st at 3:19pm from a Richard Miller at Miller@BestBuyHR.com .  It is a scam!!!

Help us make Holiday Wishes Come True!

If you have great communications skills and an ability to connect with others, then Best Buy may have an excellent position for you. Currently, we have excellent opportunities for independent Gift Wrappers in open territories throughout the nation. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals reentering the workforce or for those who prefer working out of their home.

As part of the Best Buy Gift Wrapping team you will be processing merchandise orders. You will gift wrap, pack and ship via one of our approved carriers. Experience with UPS, DHL or Fed Ex shipping systems, ability to lift packages up to 20 lbs, and gift wrapping experience are all a plus. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task are a must! Don't hesitate to contact us via e-mail to find out more about this position. You will get detailed description of the Gift Wrapper position as well as application to fill in.

Your qualifications should include:
- Enthusiasm
- Self discipline
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent presentation abilities

Sincerely,

The Best Buy HR Team

612-454-1493, 612-234-4751 (Fax)