Verify Company Legitimacy Tips

Summary

To verify a companys legitimacy, check local business registries, online reviews, and official databases like the U.S. SECs EDGAR and the Better Business Bureau. Be cautious of unusual probation periods, bonus structures, and tasks involving cryptocurrency. Contact local authorities or the Louisiana Secretary of States office for further verification.

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I want to see if a company is legit that is wanting to hire me
Hello ****! It's great that you're being careful. Could you please tell me the name of the company and the location where it is registered?
DACO Blake Prior..not sure of location
Hello ****! The best way to verify the legitimacy of a company is by:
- Checking with your local business registry.
- Searching for online reviews or complaints.
- Verifying their contact details.
May I know your location to provide more specific information?
My location is irrelevant but i am inthe usa
Hello ****! Since you are in the USA, you can:
- Look up the company on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR database.
- Check the Better Business Bureau's website for complaints.
- Verify the company's details on the Federal Trade Commission's website.
Well i want to know if these text interactions sound suspicious
Hello! It's good to be cautious. Based on the text interaction, it's hard to determine if it's suspicious. Please consider the following:
- Did the company contact you out of the blue?
- Did they offer a job without an interview?
- Is the salary unusually high?

These could be potential red flags.
Email but here is the textinteraction only on telegram:****: Hi I was told to get in touch with you. My name is **** Elrod. Blake Prior: Hello **** I am delighted to welcome you to the probationary period. During this period, I will be your personal manager and will help you with anything you may need. If you adhere strictly to my instructions, you will be able to quickly and successfully complete the probationary period. ****: OK great thanks Blake Prior: Some important information for you. We will send a W-* form to our contractors or *-MISC form to non-employees who were paid $* or more during calendar year. All * forms, including Form *-MISC, must be filed with the IRS by January * for the previous calendar year. All W-* are also due to contract workers by January * each year for the previous calendar year. For example, *-MISC forms for * must be filed with the IRS and given to recipients by January *, *. Form *-MISC includes information on compensation paid the previous calendar year to various individuals and entities. We will also include you in our list of employees who are on probation period. Please write your zip (postal) code. At the end of the probationary period (21 days), you have the opportunity to receive an additional bonus - $* (if you show excellent results during the probationary period) During the probationary period you also have the opportunity to receive additional salaries (bonuses), *% per completed task ****: * Blake Prior: We are working with some investors who are ready to attract funds to our company on a mutually beneficial basis, in turn, our company implements some services for our investors, for example, purchase/ sale/search for equipment both domestically and abroad, purchase/sale/ search/sale/rental of real estate within the country and abroad. Everything depends directly on the investor, we work with investors in various fields of activity, agriculture, construction, IT engineering, gastronomy and other areas. Our company helps our investors to find favorable conditions for investment. We are also approached by some companies and startups that need funds for business development. We help them to find investments. You will be handling investments for our investors. We have several investors who need to realize a service to buy equipment, building materials, real estate. You as an employee of our company will assist us in this. We will start with the search and end with the finalization of the purchase transaction. Let's say our investor wants to buy real estate abroad. We find several options for him, get approval for the purchase. Then we negotiate with the seller and finalize the purchase transaction. Now I am your personal manager. I will give you the necessary instructions step by step. ****: OK sounds good Blake Prior: Please answer me a few questions. - Have you made any investments before? Or is this your first time? - Do you have a business? - How would you rate your ability to work? Rate you on a scale of * to * (* - very bad, * - average, * - very good). - Are you a quick learner and adaptable to new tasks? Rate on a scale of * to * (* - very bad, * - average, * - very good). - Are you an attentive person? Rate on a scale of * to * (* - very bad, * - average, * - very good). - Are you a responsible employee? Rate on a scale of * to * (* - very bad, * - average, * - very good). ****: First time. No I don't have a business. I would rate my ability to work a * because I'm very dedicated to my work. * for adapting and being a quick learner. I'm very attentive and pay attention to detail. I'm very responsible, * there too. Blake Prior: OK. Thank you. I got an task for you from the head of the investment department. That we need to do some research on cryptocurrency exchanges. So, you will need to make a list of cryptocurrency exchanges (except Coinbase, Kraken, Binance, BitFlyer) Find * sites with cryptocurrency exchanges. Main criteria: *) The exchange must accept payments in USD using Wire Transfer. *) It should work in most USA (if it does not work in all, specify the state where it does not work and with what restrictions). *) Specify replenishment terms using Wire Transfer. *) Specify replenishment limits using Wire Transfer. *) The documents necessary to pass the verification. Example: Crypto exchange name: Coinbase Website: www.coinbase.com Transfer type: Wire Transfer in USD Deposit period: * business day Limits: Up to $*,* per day Restrictions: Exchange cannot be used in NY and CA Documents for verification: Utility bill, ID or Drivers License ****: Ok Blake Prior: OK. Thank you for your report. ****: Your welcome. So how do I get paid and when Blake Prior: Compensation paid to the Candidate will consist of a wage at the hourly rate of $* after the probationary period. During the probationary period a commission according to the following commission formula: *% for each completed payment. A payment is considered to be completed when it is confirmed by the manager. (Ex.: the Candidate receives a bonus of $* from payment of $*). *% commission will be paid on the same day of payment. Extras: An employee who successfully completes the probationary period receives $* as a bonus. The decision on payment is made by the director of the company, after the report of the senior employee.
The texts do raise some concerns:
- The probation period and bonus structure seem unusual.
- They mention working with cryptocurrencies, which can be risky.
- It's unclear what the company does.
Remember, always verify the company's legitimacy before sharing personal information or money.
So can u tell me if its legit
Based on the information you've shared, it's difficult to conclusively determine the legitimacy of the company. However, some aspects seem suspicious, such as the probation period, bonus structure, and tasks involving cryptocurrency. For further confirmation, consider:
- Doing a comprehensive online search about the company.
- Checking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR database.
- Reviewing the Better Business Bureau's website for complaints.
- Verifying the company's details on the Federal Trade Commission's website.
+* (*) *-* * Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA *
Hello ****! Thank you for the information. If you're in Lafayette, LA, you can also reach out to your local law enforcement or the Louisiana Secretary of State's office for further assistance in verifying the legitimacy of the company.
Blakedaco
Hello ****! Unfortunately, I couldn't find any concrete information on "Blakedaco." Remember, it's crucial to verify a company's legitimacy before sharing personal details or making any transactions. You can:
- Contact your local authority or state office for assistance.
- Continue checking online resources.
- Look for more reviews or complaints about the company.