BOSTON — In February, dozens of Bostonians looking for work were scammed out of their money and their identities, according to police.
Police said a conman placed ads on the job hunting site Indeed.com, advertising a $17 an hour cleaning job. After the applicants applied online, interviews were arranged at a Boston high rise. There, the applicants met the man behind the ad. They told police they handed over $125 in fees for an OSHA "required" certification, along with their resumes, job history and social security number.
Detective David Martinez told FOX25's Bob Ward the request to bring money with them that is a big red flag.
"They're giving you a job, and you got to pay them? That doesn't make sense. It should have been a big red flag," he said.
Police said there is no job. The Boston high rise office was rented by the hour on a stolen credit card, and even had a receptionist.
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In an exclusive interview, police said they believe Aaron Hillman is the man behind the scheme. He's more than 6-feet tall and weighs about 300 pounds.
The same scam has run in Atlanta and NYC.
Police ask that anyone who has information on Hillman to call Boston Police.
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