Scammers are using the name of Louisville giant KFC to try and con people out of thousands of dollars by trying to trick them into signing up for a bogus advertising job.
KFC trademark attorneys are investigating and Better Business Bureaus across the country are warning consumers about the scam.
Con artists are sending out emails, looking for people who will put logos on their vehicles – in this case, the KFC logo – they, they are told they’ll receive money for the advertising and are asked to sign a contract. But Bruce Gadansky with the Better Business Bureau says they are trying to gain consumers’ trust with the promise of money.
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“When the check comes back – it will take a few weeks to get through the system – it”ll bounce and she’ll be expected to reimburse the bank because she endorsed the check,” Gadansky said.
The Better Business Bureau says despite the obvious local appeal, potential victims as far away as Nebraska are being targeted.
KFC officials say legitimate employment offers would originate from a KFC.com email address or KFC email club.
