Did you receive emails or text messages from Aerial Optic llc? It’s not just you. Recently, more than hundred small business owners and job seekers have received texts claiming to be from Aerial Optic LLC. Is the job offer or contract legit? sadly NO! Read on for more details about this scam and how to stay protected.
Aerial Optic llc
Founded in 2016, Aerial Optic llc is a Management and Information Technology firm located in San Antonio, TX. The firm provides the following services globally; Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) surveillance, Unsolicited Proposal recommendations, data analysis/modeling, etc.
However, there are numerous complaints from employees and business owners about the company.
Aerial Optic llc Scam: How It Works
- You’ll receive a text message or email from someone claiming to be from Aerial Optic LLC about a business opportunity or work from home job opening.
- Once you respond and proceed, the scammers would ask for your WhatsApp number and chat you up on WhatsApp.
- If you’re business owner, the person who calls himself ‘Mathew Boykin’ would promise to help you get Veteran support or introduce your contacts in the middle east for USA government contracts.
- He’d make you pay a $500 fee for CVE approval support or $3300 per month to introduce contacts in the middle east for USA government contracts
- Once you pay, he vanishes and fails to keep to his promises.
There are numerous complaints from small business owners who are victim of this scam, and also people who worked for him but didn’t get paid.
The Department of Veteran Affairs has also issued a document warning the public of Mathew Boykin. The document expressly states that Mathew Boykin is not authorized to represent the CVE (Center for verification and evaluation) in any manner.
Aerial Optic llc Response
Aerial Optic LLC is yet to address the complaints of scam and fraudulent operations from clients and employees.
What to Do If you fell for this Scam
Report the scam to relevant authorities and organizations. This includes:
- Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): If you are in the United States, you can file a complaint with the IC3 at https://www.ic3.gov/.
- Your Local Consumer Protection Agency: Contact your local consumer protection agency or the equivalent regulatory body in your country.
- Better Business Bureau (BBB): File a complaint with the BBB if the online store is based in the United States.
Is Aerial Optic LLC Legit?
The company has lots of complaints from clients and employees on matters regarding fake business contracts, non-paid salaries, no feedback, fake promises, etc.
Can Aerial Optic LLC help you secure international contracts?
Aerial Optic LLC promises business owners international acknowledgement and contracts, however there are no proof or positive reviews online that show their service works.
Who is Mathew Boykin?
Mathew Boykin is the founder of Aerial Optic LLC, based in Dubai.
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Glad to have read your article regarding Aerial Optics and its scam tactics…my partner and I have been communicating wit them for about a month now. There was just something that wasn’t feeling right so we continued to dig for more info about the company; and eventually discovered their scam tactics regarding solidifying international business contacts and business deals.
Thanks,
Jerry