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Posted by jweather 7/1/2025

Anyone else get spam texts from Y Combinator Recruiting?

Just got two this morning from random e-mail addresses claiming to be "Lauren, Recruitment Marketing Manager at Y Combinator" both with different phone numbers to contact. Looks very scammy.
3 points | 26 comments
tomhow 7/1/2025|
We just received an email from someone enquiring about this. In case this needs to be clarified, it's spam, not sent by Y Combinator. There's only one Lauren at YC, not in recruiting or marketing, and nobody has the title “Recruitment Marketing Manager”.
Phenom007 7/1/2025|
Thank you.
Blustar 7/14/2025||
Got this message. Hello, it's a pleasure to connect with you. My name is Lauren, Recruitment Marketing Manager at Y Combinator. I'm reaching out to share an official online part-time job program that’s been getting a lot of attention recently. The role offers flexible hours you can set yourself. Daily income ranges from $200 to $500. The base salary is $800, with bonuses paid every four days. After the internship, the monthly salary is $5,000. Applicants must be 21 or older. If you're interested, please send a message to 5012739225 — we'll get back to you shortly. Spots are limited, so contact me as soon as possible!
ajdancingqueen 7/14/2025||
Yes! I just got two from two different email-to-text. Both being Lauren. Lauren’s been busy!

olaf31oavgbj267566@icloud.com magali04wobhgf788478@icloud.com

ajdancingqueen 7/14/2025||
Yes! Just got two from two different emails-to-text, both from Lauren! Lauren’s been busy!

magali04wobhgf788478@icloud.com olaf31oavgbj267566@icloud.com

mommastephud 7/7/2025||
Yes just received this. From demolpostsa1975@hotmail.com Hello! My name is Lauren from Y Combinator. We were really impressed with your profile and would like to provide you the chance to take on a flexible remote role. In this position, you would assist merchants by updating their data, improving their visibility, and managing bookings effectively. You can work from anywhere for 60 to 90 minutes a day and earn anywhere from $200 to $500 each day, with a guaranteed $800 base every four days. There is a paid five-day trial period, and monthly earnings could exceed $5,000 with bonuses included. Full training and benefits are part of the package; you must be at least 21 years old to apply. Don’t miss out on limited availability! Text 'Yes' to 6823314517 to find out more.
burnie 7/19/2025|
Exactly only difference on mine is the phone number and email is different but the verbiage/scam is all the same.
isaidit 7/2/2025||
Yes! Got two this morning, from different numbers, same crap. I Fn hat they can do this alll the time these texts ughhh. Doesn’t matter if you “report junk”.

Hello, it's a pleasure to connect with you. My name is Lauren, Recruitment Marketing Manager at Y Combinator. I'm reaching out to share an official online part-time job program that’s been getting a lot of attention recently. The role offers flexible hours you can set yourself. Daily income ranges from 200$ to 500$. The base salary is 800$, with bonuses paid every four days. After the internship, the monthly salary is 5,000$. Applicants must be 21 or older. If you're interested, please send a message to 7752173210 — we'll get back to you shortly. Spots are limited, so contact me as soon as possible!

Hello! My name is Lauren from Y Combinator. We were really impressed with your profile and would like to provide you the chance to take on a flexible remote role. In this position, you would assist merchants by updating their data, improving their visibility, and managing bookings effectively. You can work from anywhere for 60 to 90 minutes a day and earn anywhere from $200 to $500 each day, with a guaranteed $800 base every four days. There is a paid five-day trial period, and monthly earnings could exceed $5,000 with bonuses included. Full training and benefits are part of the package; you must be at least 21 years old to apply. Don’t miss out on limited availability! Text 'Yes' to 8604940792 to find out more.

vjbarone 7/3/2025||
Absolutely ridiculous I got one yesterday and another one today from the same person Lauren telling me that she’s offering me an opportunity to make a minimum of $800 for four days plus bonuses assuming this is a total scam. If there are any legitimate opportunities, I am recently retired from the banking finance management and solid Waste environmental industry for well over 45 years. Thx. Vincent vjbarone@outlook.com.

Hope your able to identify this hacker and destroy them

Hello, Vincent, it's a pleasure to connect with you. My name is Lauren, Recruitment Marketing Manager at Y Combinator. I'm reaching out to share an official online part-time job program that’s been getting a lot of attention recently. The role offers flexible hours you can set yourself. Daily income ranges from 200$ to 500$. The base salary is 800$, with bonuses paid every four days. After the internship, the monthly salary is 5,000$. Applicants must be 21 or older. If you're interested, please send a message to 6363177688 — we'll get back to you shortly. Spots are limited, so contact me as soon as possible!

rjsjfojwoslthdo 7/14/2025||
got 3 of those in a row from 3 different emails, jeffallenwouh97585@outlook.com gomerbreakey1295@hotmail.com michaelnicholslduo26600@outlook.com

reported all as junk

bmolina99 7/7/2025||
You can file a report against them here-https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ keep screenshots if you tell them to leave you alone and they keep messaging, even if under different emails. Small claim attorneys will work cases like this under contingency and you can sue for repeated harassment. They have contacted me several times despite asking them not to and being on the do not contact list :/
sbow9127 7/3/2025|
Yes!! I literally just received a text from this “person”!! This is the email that it came from: robertwoodwardzbfo4147@outlook.com.ar

Hello! My name is Lauren from Y Combinator. We were really impressed with your profile and would like to provide you the chance to take on a flexible remote role. In this position, you would assist merchants by updating their data, improving their visibility, and managing bookings effectively. You can work from anywhere for 60 to 90 minutes a day and earn anywhere from $200 to $500 each day, with a guaranteed $800 base every four days. There is a paid five-day trial period, and monthly earnings could exceed $5,000 with bonuses included. Full training and benefits are part of the package; you must be at least 21 years old to apply. Don’t miss out on limited availability! Text 'Yes' to 5752886135 to find out more.

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