That remote job promising the chance to work from home may look legitimate, but the Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers to take a closer look before handing over banking or personal information.
BBB North Alabama received at least 9 reports within a 48-hour period involving remote data-entry jobs supposedly connected to a Huntsville business. The reports were submitted during the week of Aug. 10 by people who said they found the positions through ZipRecruiter or Indeed.
According to the reports, applicants went through a quick “interview” using an online questionnaire and received a job offer almost immediately. They were then sent lengthy onboarding paperwork requesting bank account information for direct deposit.
Some applicants were also told they would receive a check to reimburse them for computer equipment they needed to purchase.
“Job seekers should never have to provide banking information or purchase equipment before they can verify that an employer and job opportunity are legitimate,” said Karen Reeves, president and CEO of BBB North Alabama. “Scammers often move quickly to make an offer feel exciting and urgent. Taking time to independently research the company and confirm the position can help protect both your money and your personal information.”
The employment offers identified the purported employer as Parkway Greenhouse LLC or Parkway Greenhouse and Flower Pots LLC. Alabama Secretary of State records show two registered entities with names similar to those used in the reported offers.
Parkway Greenhouse LLC was formed in 2010 and updated its state filing in 2023. Parkway Greenhouse and Flower Pots LLC was formed in February 2023 and dissolved later that year. State records identify the same individual as a member of both businesses.
However, neither business lists the address used in the reported employment offers, and BBB said it has found no evidence connecting the individual identified in state records to the reported scam.
The address used in the job offers — 13605 S. Memorial Parkway in Huntsville — also appears in a third-party listing for Parkway Greenhouse. According to BBB, publicly available mapping imagery appears to show an empty parking lot next to a gas station at that address.
Most of those reporting the scam said they communicated with someone who identified himself as “Daniel Munoz” using one of two email addresses.
Although the job offers purported to come from a Huntsville employer, none of the people who reported the scam lived in Alabama. Reports came from people in Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, New York, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.
At the time of its warning, BBB said it could not independently locate a current listing for the reported data entry position or any other job offered by the company.
The Huntsville reports come as employment scams continue to rank among the biggest risks facing consumers.
According to the 2025 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, employment scams were the second-riskiest consumer scam type, with a median reported loss of $1,000. They ranked as the No. 1 riskiest scam for adults ages 18-34.
BBB recommends job seekers independently verify anyone claiming to be a recruiter and use contact information found through the company’s official website rather than relying on information provided by the person offering the job.
Job seekers should also research the company and the position, and compare the offer with the company’s standard hiring process, compensation, benefits and equipment requirements.
BBB advises against providing personal or banking information until the employer and position have been independently verified. Pressure to immediately complete financial paperwork should be considered a warning sign.
Another red flag is receiving a check to purchase home-office equipment. BBB warns that a deposited check may initially appear to have cleared before being later identified as fraudulent.
Job seekers should also be cautious of reshipping jobs and high-paying positions that are offered without a formal interview or the normal hiring process.
Questionable employment offers can be reported through BBB Scam Tracker.
Sherri Blevins is a reporter for 256 Today.
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