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GadTech Systems - John Stratman Supposedly hired me to do his bookkeeping and asked me to set up a bank account with Wells Fargo. Jacksonville Florida
I was searching on Yahoo Jobs and found a listing for Gadtech Computers looking for someone to "prepare deposits for funds received in the Controllers Office and Make bank deposits and payouts daily".
I forwarded my resume to Karen Curtis at skymail28@gmail.com. She sent me an email saying that my resume was Under Review and had a list of questions that was required to be answered before I could be approved by management.
They were very general questions. I answered all of them and forwarded her the email. She responded with "I have forwarded your Details to the CEO of Gadtech Computers Inc (Mr John Stratman). He would Like to conduct an online interview with you to discuss more about the Job position that you are yet to occupy.
Set Up a Screenname with Yahoo Instant Messenger and add up the company screen name : netcom90 to you buddy for you to have the interview with him.
If you got any problems please feel free to email back." The language was not very professional. It was signed HR Dept, Gadtech Computers Inc.
I set all of this up and someone Instant Messaged me at a predetermined time. He said he was John Stratman and there was a picture of a business man in a suit displayed. We talked briefly, he asked my whole name and said that he would get back to me in 10 minutes. He came back on and said that the company had hired me.
We talked about payroll and he said that I would have to set up a personal account with Wells Fargo because that was the only bank that they could directly deposit my pay checks to. He said I needed to do it that day so the information could be added in payroll. That seemed unlikely, but I set up the account without putting any money in it to see what the next step would be.
He then had me send an email to: officesupplies@mail2laurie.com requesting pricing and availibility of a lap top and printer/copier to be sent to me.
He told me to be online at 9am the next day and we would go over more detail of my job. He had me set up a free 30 day trial account with Quickbooks Online. After this was done he sent me a list of entries to enter from the month of July. There was not enough information on most entries to correctly enter the information. I kept telling him that this could not be done without the proper information. He responded with answers that made no sense and said to stop for the day and be back at 9am today.
Today, 9/3/08, I received the below email from Laurie:
The items are very much available and are ready for delivery;.Note you ll contact my Sales Manager with the payment of $1,800 with the below details. Cost of Customized Item = $1750 , shipping charges = $50 . Here is the agent details needed to effect the transfer through western union Below. Once the payment has been received, a tracking number will be sent to you via email for the Items with an overnight delivery Via Fed Ex / Ups.
--- Payment Information ---
Name : Constance Milligan
City : Austin
State : Texas
Zipcode : 78758
Country : USA
Test Question : Office
Answer : Items
Send me a copy of the below information after you have sent the funds through western union.
The Sender's Name:
Sender's Address:
M T C N #
Test question :
Test answer:
Amount Sent:
Note: When sending the funds through western union;try as much as possible not to make any mistake such as miss spelling of names and others.
Laurie Kvam
Head Opr
Office Supply.
I found an address for Constance Milligan of 2000 Cedar Bend Drive, Apt. #10308 with no phone number listed.
Obviously, it took me a couple of days, but red flags started popping up everywhere. The BBB had no record of the company and when we called the phone number of 407-278-5411 listed on the web site and it was not a working number. I then went to ripoffreport.com and found the other scams listed.
I just responded to a message from him, let him know that I had been checking out his company and referred him to the ripoff website. About an hour ago he was going to check it out and get back to me.
R.G. scam
Austin, Texas
U.S.A.
9 Updates & Rebuttals
Anita
NY,New York,
United States
Sota Logistic INC., Laguna Workorce INC, "Laurie Kvam"
#10UPDATE EX-employee responds
Sun, September 22, 2019
send a eMail to officesupplies@mail2laurie.com, Mr. Lewis Dempsey said ... So I got trained for 2 weeks but they never paid me. They wanted me to pay money to Laurie for Business Supplies for a New York Office.
Rayoung
Haslet,Texas,
U.S.A.
Exact experience but under the name Mirco (NOT MICRO) Systems Inc. - Mr. James Stover or Keith Renner
#10Consumer Comment
Tue, January 20, 2009
Everything said here is exactly what I experienced include the emails word for word. The only difference is the company name was Mirco Systems Inc. and the person is James Stover. Questions did immediately rise when asked to open an account. Then, I didn't provide a routing number (location to bank) to see if he would ask....no, he didn't. Furthermore, he didn't ask for a SSN (Thank God) so how was he going to report my income....
He did give me a website to look at but when I called the number, it too had been disconnected. It said the company location was in Texas (where I live) but he couldn't seem to get the whole "Central Standard Time" down. Yes, I too kept getting an IM that said "check back at 9 central." Also, what company has a website but when you do a search on the name it doesn't come up (hmmm.)
Accounting reports he asked me to do were BS and did not provide enough information..
However, when asked about the $1800 for the computer, I told him that his finance company needs to wire the money directly to this "Laurie." He gave me an email for "corporate financing." So, that's what I told them. When I received a response, it was from a "Keith Renner." I did a search on this name and low and behold, google came back and said "I had one IM from him on my computer"...yes, it was this guy that I have been working with that went by the name "Mr. James Stover."
Well, I am about to give this "Keith or James" the news that they can.....well, you know what I mean.
Rayoung
Haslet,Texas,
U.S.A.
Exact experience but under the name Mirco (NOT MICRO) Systems Inc. - Mr. James Stover or Keith Renner
#10Consumer Comment
Tue, January 20, 2009
Everything said here is exactly what I experienced include the emails word for word. The only difference is the company name was Mirco Systems Inc. and the person is James Stover. Questions did immediately rise when asked to open an account. Then, I didn't provide a routing number (location to bank) to see if he would ask....no, he didn't. Furthermore, he didn't ask for a SSN (Thank God) so how was he going to report my income....
He did give me a website to look at but when I called the number, it too had been disconnected. It said the company location was in Texas (where I live) but he couldn't seem to get the whole "Central Standard Time" down. Yes, I too kept getting an IM that said "check back at 9 central." Also, what company has a website but when you do a search on the name it doesn't come up (hmmm.)
Accounting reports he asked me to do were BS and did not provide enough information..
However, when asked about the $1800 for the computer, I told him that his finance company needs to wire the money directly to this "Laurie." He gave me an email for "corporate financing." So, that's what I told them. When I received a response, it was from a "Keith Renner." I did a search on this name and low and behold, google came back and said "I had one IM from him on my computer"...yes, it was this guy that I have been working with that went by the name "Mr. James Stover."
Well, I am about to give this "Keith or James" the news that they can.....well, you know what I mean.
Rayoung
Haslet,Texas,
U.S.A.
Exact experience but under the name Mirco (NOT MICRO) Systems Inc. - Mr. James Stover or Keith Renner
#10Consumer Comment
Tue, January 20, 2009
Everything said here is exactly what I experienced include the emails word for word. The only difference is the company name was Mirco Systems Inc. and the person is James Stover. Questions did immediately rise when asked to open an account. Then, I didn't provide a routing number (location to bank) to see if he would ask....no, he didn't. Furthermore, he didn't ask for a SSN (Thank God) so how was he going to report my income....
He did give me a website to look at but when I called the number, it too had been disconnected. It said the company location was in Texas (where I live) but he couldn't seem to get the whole "Central Standard Time" down. Yes, I too kept getting an IM that said "check back at 9 central." Also, what company has a website but when you do a search on the name it doesn't come up (hmmm.)
Accounting reports he asked me to do were BS and did not provide enough information..
However, when asked about the $1800 for the computer, I told him that his finance company needs to wire the money directly to this "Laurie." He gave me an email for "corporate financing." So, that's what I told them. When I received a response, it was from a "Keith Renner." I did a search on this name and low and behold, google came back and said "I had one IM from him on my computer"...yes, it was this guy that I have been working with that went by the name "Mr. James Stover."
Well, I am about to give this "Keith or James" the news that they can.....well, you know what I mean.
Rayoung
Haslet,Texas,
U.S.A.
Exact experience but under the name Mirco (NOT MICRO) Systems Inc. - Mr. James Stover or Keith Renner
#10Consumer Comment
Tue, January 20, 2009
Everything said here is exactly what I experienced include the emails word for word. The only difference is the company name was Mirco Systems Inc. and the person is James Stover. Questions did immediately rise when asked to open an account. Then, I didn't provide a routing number (location to bank) to see if he would ask....no, he didn't. Furthermore, he didn't ask for a SSN (Thank God) so how was he going to report my income....
He did give me a website to look at but when I called the number, it too had been disconnected. It said the company location was in Texas (where I live) but he couldn't seem to get the whole "Central Standard Time" down. Yes, I too kept getting an IM that said "check back at 9 central." Also, what company has a website but when you do a search on the name it doesn't come up (hmmm.)
Accounting reports he asked me to do were BS and did not provide enough information..
However, when asked about the $1800 for the computer, I told him that his finance company needs to wire the money directly to this "Laurie." He gave me an email for "corporate financing." So, that's what I told them. When I received a response, it was from a "Keith Renner." I did a search on this name and low and behold, google came back and said "I had one IM from him on my computer"...yes, it was this guy that I have been working with that went by the name "Mr. James Stover."
Well, I am about to give this "Keith or James" the news that they can.....well, you know what I mean.
Ripped Off By Gadtech Computers
Austin,Texas,
U.S.A.
RIPPED OFF BY JOHN STRATMAN--A.K.A. DAVID PETERSON--GAD TECH COMPUTERS
#10UPDATE EX-employee responds
Thu, September 11, 2008
I am Constance and I was an employee of this company until reading this today. This man is pretending to be in the US and is actually in Nigeria-his real name is David Peterson. If you read the following email he tells on himself. I was sent exactly the same emails and was working for almost a month. I didn't open the Wells Fargo account though-that sounded too suspicious. He also tried to get me to pay for a Skype phone number in Florida. I was not about to pay for this 1) because I live in Texas and have no need for a phone number in Florida. 2) Because everytime I asked about getting paid he would get snippy and smart off to me saying the account department would get the information to me-I am not about to pay for something for this company and I haven't even been paid 3) Because that doesn't even sound right and it sounds like he is trying to defraud people. I spoke to this man on the phone and he had a Nigerian accent. I asked him why he had a picture of a white man in a suit on his messenger profile when he was a black man from the islands. I want to thank who ever posted this, I would have continued wasting my time sitting by the computer day in and day out while not getting paid. Also, this sounds so shady and he now has gotten MY name on a rip off site. I also set up a trial account for QuickBooks online and he said he would send the funds for it soon. I still have not received any funds to activate it.
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The following is where he tried to have me send some money to be picked up by Western Union.
Immediately send $1700 to the Shipping Agent Below .
Shipping Agency Receiver's Details
Name : David Peterson
City : Ikeja
State : Lagos
Zip code : 23401
Country : Nigeria
You ll need a test question and answer so use the below
Question : Color
Answer : Red
Same text Question and Answer if needed .
When sending the funds via western union try as much as possible not to make any mistake .
After you have sent the funds .. send me a copy of the below details Me
Mr David .
Below are the emails I received when I first took the job (they are the same emails the first poster referred to)
----- Original Message ----
From: Karen Curtis
To: Constance
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 5:21:34 AM
Subject: Interview
Hello Constance,
I have forwarded your Details to the CEO of GadTech Computers Inc(Mr John Stratman ). He would Like to conduct an online interview with you to discuss more about the Job position that you are yet to occupy .
Set Up a Screen name with the yahoo Instant Messenger and add up the company screen name : netcom90 to you buddy list. Do email him the Exact time that Would be Convenient for you to have the interview with him .
Company Screen Name with Yahoo Instant Messenger : netcom90
CEO Email Address : hopmanager@sbcglobal.net
If you got any problems please feel free to email back .
HR Dept
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THIS IS AN EMAIL HE HAD ME SEND TO A SUPPOSED CLIENT
Hi Laurie,
Mr John Stratman from GadTech Computers Inc, asked me to contact you on a delivery of Dell XPS M2010 Laptop / Mobile connect and HP 3055 Monochrome Laser Jet Flatbed All in One Printer to my office.
Can you please get back to me and let me know when if that equipment will be available for delivery and what the price is and method of payment you accept.
Let me know when that equipment swill be available for delivery and the method of payment you accept.
Thank You
Constance M
Texas, 78723
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P.S.
He also had me searching for vacant land to buy in Texas. I am not sure if he is actually looking for the property or if it was another one of his fake jobs to keep me occupied.
Ripped Off By Gadtech Computers
Austin,Texas,
U.S.A.
RIPPED OFF BY JOHN STRATMAN--A.K.A. DAVID PETERSON--GAD TECH COMPUTERS
#10UPDATE EX-employee responds
Thu, September 11, 2008
I am Constance and I was an employee of this company until reading this today. This man is pretending to be in the US and is actually in Nigeria-his real name is David Peterson. If you read the following email he tells on himself. I was sent exactly the same emails and was working for almost a month. I didn't open the Wells Fargo account though-that sounded too suspicious. He also tried to get me to pay for a Skype phone number in Florida. I was not about to pay for this 1) because I live in Texas and have no need for a phone number in Florida. 2) Because everytime I asked about getting paid he would get snippy and smart off to me saying the account department would get the information to me-I am not about to pay for something for this company and I haven't even been paid 3) Because that doesn't even sound right and it sounds like he is trying to defraud people. I spoke to this man on the phone and he had a Nigerian accent. I asked him why he had a picture of a white man in a suit on his messenger profile when he was a black man from the islands. I want to thank who ever posted this, I would have continued wasting my time sitting by the computer day in and day out while not getting paid. Also, this sounds so shady and he now has gotten MY name on a rip off site. I also set up a trial account for QuickBooks online and he said he would send the funds for it soon. I still have not received any funds to activate it.
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The following is where he tried to have me send some money to be picked up by Western Union.
Immediately send $1700 to the Shipping Agent Below .
Shipping Agency Receiver's Details
Name : David Peterson
City : Ikeja
State : Lagos
Zip code : 23401
Country : Nigeria
You ll need a test question and answer so use the below
Question : Color
Answer : Red
Same text Question and Answer if needed .
When sending the funds via western union try as much as possible not to make any mistake .
After you have sent the funds .. send me a copy of the below details Me
Mr David .
Below are the emails I received when I first took the job (they are the same emails the first poster referred to)
----- Original Message ----
From: Karen Curtis
To: Constance
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 5:21:34 AM
Subject: Interview
Hello Constance,
I have forwarded your Details to the CEO of GadTech Computers Inc(Mr John Stratman ). He would Like to conduct an online interview with you to discuss more about the Job position that you are yet to occupy .
Set Up a Screen name with the yahoo Instant Messenger and add up the company screen name : netcom90 to you buddy list. Do email him the Exact time that Would be Convenient for you to have the interview with him .
Company Screen Name with Yahoo Instant Messenger : netcom90
CEO Email Address : hopmanager@sbcglobal.net
If you got any problems please feel free to email back .
HR Dept
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THIS IS AN EMAIL HE HAD ME SEND TO A SUPPOSED CLIENT
Hi Laurie,
Mr John Stratman from GadTech Computers Inc, asked me to contact you on a delivery of Dell XPS M2010 Laptop / Mobile connect and HP 3055 Monochrome Laser Jet Flatbed All in One Printer to my office.
Can you please get back to me and let me know when if that equipment will be available for delivery and what the price is and method of payment you accept.
Let me know when that equipment swill be available for delivery and the method of payment you accept.
Thank You
Constance M
Texas, 78723
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
P.S.
He also had me searching for vacant land to buy in Texas. I am not sure if he is actually looking for the property or if it was another one of his fake jobs to keep me occupied.
Ripped Off By Gadtech Computers
Austin,Texas,
U.S.A.
RIPPED OFF BY JOHN STRATMAN--A.K.A. DAVID PETERSON--GAD TECH COMPUTERS
#10UPDATE EX-employee responds
Thu, September 11, 2008
I am Constance and I was an employee of this company until reading this today. This man is pretending to be in the US and is actually in Nigeria-his real name is David Peterson. If you read the following email he tells on himself. I was sent exactly the same emails and was working for almost a month. I didn't open the Wells Fargo account though-that sounded too suspicious. He also tried to get me to pay for a Skype phone number in Florida. I was not about to pay for this 1) because I live in Texas and have no need for a phone number in Florida. 2) Because everytime I asked about getting paid he would get snippy and smart off to me saying the account department would get the information to me-I am not about to pay for something for this company and I haven't even been paid 3) Because that doesn't even sound right and it sounds like he is trying to defraud people. I spoke to this man on the phone and he had a Nigerian accent. I asked him why he had a picture of a white man in a suit on his messenger profile when he was a black man from the islands. I want to thank who ever posted this, I would have continued wasting my time sitting by the computer day in and day out while not getting paid. Also, this sounds so shady and he now has gotten MY name on a rip off site. I also set up a trial account for QuickBooks online and he said he would send the funds for it soon. I still have not received any funds to activate it.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The following is where he tried to have me send some money to be picked up by Western Union.
Immediately send $1700 to the Shipping Agent Below .
Shipping Agency Receiver's Details
Name : David Peterson
City : Ikeja
State : Lagos
Zip code : 23401
Country : Nigeria
You ll need a test question and answer so use the below
Question : Color
Answer : Red
Same text Question and Answer if needed .
When sending the funds via western union try as much as possible not to make any mistake .
After you have sent the funds .. send me a copy of the below details Me
Mr David .
Below are the emails I received when I first took the job (they are the same emails the first poster referred to)
----- Original Message ----
From: Karen Curtis
To: Constance
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 5:21:34 AM
Subject: Interview
Hello Constance,
I have forwarded your Details to the CEO of GadTech Computers Inc(Mr John Stratman ). He would Like to conduct an online interview with you to discuss more about the Job position that you are yet to occupy .
Set Up a Screen name with the yahoo Instant Messenger and add up the company screen name : netcom90 to you buddy list. Do email him the Exact time that Would be Convenient for you to have the interview with him .
Company Screen Name with Yahoo Instant Messenger : netcom90
CEO Email Address : hopmanager@sbcglobal.net
If you got any problems please feel free to email back .
HR Dept
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THIS IS AN EMAIL HE HAD ME SEND TO A SUPPOSED CLIENT
Hi Laurie,
Mr John Stratman from GadTech Computers Inc, asked me to contact you on a delivery of Dell XPS M2010 Laptop / Mobile connect and HP 3055 Monochrome Laser Jet Flatbed All in One Printer to my office.
Can you please get back to me and let me know when if that equipment will be available for delivery and what the price is and method of payment you accept.
Let me know when that equipment swill be available for delivery and the method of payment you accept.
Thank You
Constance M
Texas, 78723
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P.S.
He also had me searching for vacant land to buy in Texas. I am not sure if he is actually looking for the property or if it was another one of his fake jobs to keep me occupied.
Ace
Salinas,California,
U.S.A.
And....
#10UPDATE Employee
Wed, September 10, 2008
... what does Wells Fargo have to do with this? I can assure you it wasn't the company trying to scam you LOL. Good job on not getting scammed.