Too Good to Be True? South Point Man Loses $32K to Elaborate Employment Scam

What started as a promising online job offer promising $200–$400 a day quickly unraveled into a financial nightmare for a local man who lost more than $32,000 in what turned out to be an elaborate employment scam. The victim, who met with deputies at the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, said he responded to a job listing from a company calling itself “Dexivorn.top” — a name that should’ve been a red flag all on its own. After speaking with a woman who claimed to be a company rep, he was transferred to a so-called manager, who explained that the job involved earning commissions on products — and if a commission came up negative, the employee was responsible for covering the loss. 🚨 Yes, you read that right: he had to pay them when the company didn’t make money. 💸 The Fake Payday That Cost Him Everything The scam spiraled from there. The man, named George, was told he had three paydays and was soon eligible for an “award” payout between $822,000 and $900,000. But before he could collect, he was told he had to go through a "large withdrawal process" — requiring him to front 5% of the withdrawal. That meant he needed $45,000 in his account. The scammers immediately drained $26,985, then came back asking for another $17,900. By the end of it all, George was out $32,121 — and finally realized he’d been conned. 🚫 Don’t Get Got: How to Spot Employment Scams These types of scams are becoming increasingly common, especially online. Here's how to spot and avoid them: 🔹 Too-good-to-be-true pay? It probably is. Be suspicious of vague listings promising huge pay for minimal effort. 🔹 No interview? Legit employers don’t hire through text or without a proper hiring process. 🔹 They ask for money? NEVER pay to get a job, cover company expenses, or “verify” your identity. 🔹 Sketchy website or email addresses? If the domain looks made-up or doesn’t match the company’s name — red flag. 🔹 Pressure to act fast? Scammers want to keep you from thinking it through. 🚨 What To Do If You Think You’re Being Scammed ✅ Stop all contact immediately. ✅ Don’t send more money. ✅ Save emails, texts, and screenshots for law enforcement. ✅ Report it to your local sheriff's office and to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you’re job hunting, stay alert — and remember: Real jobs pay you. Scams make you pay them.

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