A coordinated scam campaign has been identified involving three connected phone numbers and The Money Company, a payday loan business that has received 2 CFPB complaints. The phone numbers 619-320-5361, 314-936-4303, and 310-948-0813 are linked through same campaign connections with 0.70 confidence levels, indicating they are operating as part of a unified fraudulent operation. The Money Company has been reported together with phone numbers 619-320-5361 and 314-936-4303, though these connections show lower confidence levels of 0.35.
Community reports reveal a multi-pronged approach targeting consumers through both employment scams and debt consolidation fraud. One victim reported receiving emails about a secret shopper position that escalated to receiving a fraudulent check for $4,500 after expressing interest in what was presented as a $450 assignment. Another report describes follow-up communications confirming "assignment packet" delivery, suggesting an organized fake employment scheme. Additionally, consumers report receiving calls from "DebtEaze" after visiting student aid websites, indicating the scammers are targeting individuals seeking legitimate financial assistance for student loan debt consolidation.
The geographic distribution of the phone numbers spans multiple regions, with numbers registered in San Diego, California (619-320-5361), St. Louis, Missouri (314-936-4303), and Los Angeles, California (310-948-0813). This cross-country operation suggests sophisticated targeting capabilities and potential coordination across state lines to evade local enforcement efforts.
To protect yourself from similar scams, always verify employment opportunities through official company websites and never deposit checks from unknown employers before completing work. Be suspicious of unsolicited calls about debt consolidation, especially after visiting financial aid websites. If contacted by any of these numbers or similar operations, hang up immediately, do not click any links in related emails, and report the incident to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov or file a complaint with the FCC. You can check if a phone number or domain has been reported as fraudulent by searching consumer protection databases before engaging with unsolicited communications.
This campaign represents a moderate threat level due to the coordinated nature of the operation and the financial harm potential through fake check schemes and fraudulent debt services. Consumers should remain vigilant for calls from these specific numbers and report any contact attempts to federal authorities to help build cases against these operators.