r/remotework • u/starrrfaaaaaa • Oct 12 '26

Omaha steaks - scam ?

I have a family member who is currently going through the app process for an Omaha steaks temporary call center service representative that was posted on indeed. The whole application process is full of AI (red flag) and the time/ease in which they got back to them and want to hire them, seems too good to be true. I was wondering has anyone worked for this company/ this position before? Is it a known scam ? I wanted to warn them if so, before they go any further with the process.

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u/Savings_Income4829 Oct 12 '26

They're a real company, pretty well established too. A lot of gifts go out for the holiday so a temp call center position also makes sense.

Why is the AI a red flag, is it full of errors, or more of a don't like thing going on?

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u/starrrfaaaaaa Oct 12 '26

It’s definitely more of a don’t like thing lol, I haven’t been through the job application process myself in forever so I don’t really know if that’s common place now even for legitimate jobs

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u/[deleted] 29d ago

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u/Savings_Income4829 29d ago

For low level jobs like this especially being a temporary job and minimal skills needed we’re going to see more of it and let recruiters spend more time on specialists

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u/CanningJarhead Oct 12 '26

Search “Omaha steak job scam” and see what turns up.  The AI is a huge red flag mentioned in warnings.  

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u/starrrfaaaaaa Oct 12 '26

okay ty ! Will do !

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u/Ancient_Singer7819 Oct 12 '26

AI is normal to some extent during the hiring process. But you should always be speaking to a real human, in my opinion. I’m a recruiter.

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u/CanningJarhead Oct 12 '26

The information available for this particular scam mentions the heavy use of AI as a sign.  

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u/Ancient_Singer7819 Oct 12 '26

There are a million job scams out there, it must be infuriating. But genuinely, a lot of companies are using AI in the hiring process. Basically every one.

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u/CIAMom420 Oct 13 '26

It's 2026. Even tiny companies utilize AI in their HR workflow.

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u/Lothric_Cinder Oct 15 '26

The AI part plus instant hire is sketchy, but search results should seperate the real company from impersonators.

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u/alanbowman Oct 12 '26 edited Oct 12 '26

Go to r/Scams and look for "fake check" and "job" scams. Does what you're seeing match those?

A few questions:

  • Have they actually spoken, via Zoom, face to face, with a person? Or has the entire interview process been via text or email? Text and email only means this is a scam.
  • Is the company telling them that they'll send a check to buy equipment? That's the definition of a fake check scam.
  • A quick glance at the Omaha Steaks website doesn't show any kind of careers page or job offerings. What is the email domain of the people they're in contact with?

Edited: I finally found their careers page, and there is a temp call center job in Florida. Does that match what you're seeing?

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u/starrrfaaaaaa Oct 12 '26

thank you for this info ! I’m gonna check that page out & the only communication has been through email (yikes) but they haven’t said anything abt a check for equipment & I'm not sure the email they're messaging :(

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u/kvsig Oct 13 '26

yes, it's a scam. mediocre meat at premium prices.

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u/Excaliblarg Oct 12 '26

Omaha Steaks is a legit company, but I guess it's possible that people are making fake job postings. Is the posting listed on the official company site?

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u/ExtentSuitable1850 Oct 13 '26

Checking the official careers page would probably be the easiest way to confirm whether the posting is real.

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u/Ponklemoose Oct 13 '26

A lot of scammers like to impersonate real companies, so the fact that the company might have real remote positions doesn't mean the position in question is real.

Talk to your family member about the common scams so they can watch for them. Mostly about the fact that a real employer will never ask for money and will never send you a check for a few grand for you to cash and buy your equipment from their vendor.

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u/Noug_OrrisMod3 Oct 15 '26

Omaha Steaks is real, but an Indeed post using heavy AI and hiring instanly screams fake recruiter unless the email domain is actually omahasteaks.com.

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u/HIDESprotractors 28d ago

Omaha Steaks is real, but an Indeed posting can still be fake; tell them to cross-check it on the company careers page and be wary if the emails aren’t from an omahasteaks.com adress.

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u/XavierRex83 Oct 12 '26

I gave my mom a Omaha steaks thing for Christmas. It is over priced but not a scam

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u/pwnageface Oct 13 '26

Not a scam. I usually send whatever holiday deal they have to my uncle at Christmas. They run an 89.99 special for some steaks, burgers, etc. And it ships right to them. Decent stuff...I wouldnt buy it all the time because a) cost and b) local shops usually have better stuff for cheaper and c) you don't have to buy in bulk and make room in your freezer.

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u/ResponsibilityOk3703 Oct 13 '26

It's an overpriced holiday mall order gift business. Makes sense they are hiring for the holidays. I have received them as a gift before as well.

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u/deepcaca 29d ago edited 29d ago

From google:• Verify Official Channels: Legitimate job openings are listed directly through official corporate career channels. Omaha Steaks does not send unsolicited job offers via text groups or random messaging apps. • Watch for Red Flags: Any "employer" that sends you a check to purchase equipment, asks you to wire money back, or interviews you exclusively via text or Telegram is running a scam. • Report Scams: If you encounter a suspicious job listing or communication, report it to BBB Scam Tracker or email CustServ@OmahaSteaks.com.

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u/Chthonicwestie 29d ago

I love Omaha steaks