A employment scam report, targeting a consumer in Catonsville, MD, USA - 21228.
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What happened
This is the email thread. I also filled out an application assessment pdf that has my personal work history
Dear xxx,
We are pleased to formally offer you the position of Video Editor (Remote) with Acadium Inc.. Your experience and technical expertise stood out to our selection team, and we look forward to your contributions.
Position Details:
Role: Video Editor (Remote)
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday
Compensation: $60 per hour, paid bi-weekly via direct deposit
Benefits: Includes flexible scheduling, 401K, HSAs, H1B visa sponsorship, EAP, and comprehensive medical, vision, and health insurance coverage, plus a sign-on bonus
Onboarding & Training:
Initial Phase: You will begin with a structured 5-7 day virtual training program via Microsoft Teams.
Equipment: A reimbursement check for essential office supplies and software will be provided before training and duties commence.
First Day: Your training will commence with a virtual introduction to the leadership team and your primary collaborators.
Next Steps:
To generate your official Letter of Employment for signature, please provide the following details:
- Legal Name
- Address
- Phone Number
Kindly send these details to HR at [email protected] and cc me.
We are excited to welcome you to the team. Congratulations on this achievement!
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 at 12:40?PM wrote:
Dear xxx,
Thank you for getting back to us so quickly. Below you will find the details for the next stage of our selection process, along with a few screening questions.
About the Assessment
This evaluation gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your technical skills and walk us through how you approach real-world challenges within a remote development environment.
What You Need to Do
Review the assessment materials included with this message.
Complete your responses and send them back via email.
Please aim to submit everything by the close of business today.
Need Help?
If anything is unclear or you have questions about the requirements at any point, do not hesitate to reply directly to this email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
We genuinely appreciate the time and effort you are putting into this process, and we look forward to reviewing your work.
Best of luck!
On Wed, Sep 9, 2026 at 10:53?AM wrote:
Dear Applicant,
I am writing to follow up on my previous email regarding the Remote Video Editor position at Acadium Inc..
We remain interested in discussing this remote opportunity with you. If you would like to move forward with the hiring process, please reply to this email so we can provide you with the next steps.
On Mon, Sep 7, 2026 at 10:58?PM wrote:
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your application for the Remote Video Editor position at Acadium Inc. We confirm that your application has been received and is currently under review.
Acadium connects aspiring digital marketers with business owners through hands-on, remote apprenticeship and training opportunities.
To confirm your continued interest in the position and your willingness to proceed with the recruitment process, please reply to this email at your earliest convenience.
We appreciate your interest in Acadium Inc. and look forward to hearing from you.
William Chester
Recruitment Officer
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