IMPORTANT NOTICE: FRAUD ALERT

Pristine M&L LLC (It’s Pristine)

Pristine M&L LLC, operating as It’s Pristine, has become aware of fraudulent activity involving individuals impersonating our company or our employees. Scammers are using email addresses and communications that mimic or resemble those of our organization in order to request payments, personal information, or sensitive documentation.

Below are warning signs and specific fraudulent schemes we have identified. It is important to stay vigilant and carefully review any suspicious communication.

Common Warning Signs of Fraud

Be alert if you encounter:

• Unusual requests for payments to bank accounts belonging to individuals, unrelated companies, or third parties with no legitimate connection to Pristine M&L LLC.

• Emails sent from free email domains or domains that imitate ours, such as those with added or removed letters, numbers, or characters (e.g., @itspristineus.co, @itspristineus.net, @itspristine-us.com).

• Poor spelling, incorrect grammar, or awkward phrasing in emails or documents.

• Pressure to act quickly, urgently, or without verification.

How to Verify a Message from It’s Pristine

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from It’s Pristine or any of our employees:

Do NOT reply. Do NOT open links. Do NOT send money.
Verify its authenticity by contacting us directly:
info@itspristineus.com

If You Suspect or Have Experienced Fraud

Please contact us immediately:
info@itspristineus.com

We also recommend reporting the incident to:

• FTC – Report Fraud: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

• FBI – Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/

KNOWN FRAUD SCHEMES INVOLVING IT’S PRISTINE

Below are specific scam patterns identified by Pristine M&L LLC.

1. ATTORNEY FRAUD SCHEME

Pristine has observed scammers targeting attorneys and law firms by impersonating a company executive.
In this scheme, scammers:

• Use fake or altered email addresses resembling our domain.

• Send fraudulent settlement agreements, forged checks, or formal-looking communications.

• Encourage victims to deposit a fraudulent check and then quickly wire funds before the bank detects the fraud.

All such documents and communications are fraudulent and not affiliated with Pristine M&L LLC in any way.

If you are unsure whether a message is legitimate:
info@itspristineus.com

2. BILLING FRAUD SCHEME

We have identified scams in which individuals impersonate our billing department by using fake domains such as:

@receivables-pristine.com
@pristine-billing.com
@itspristine-invoices.com

These scammers:

• Contact customers claiming overdue balances.

• Demand ACH or wire transfers to fraudulent bank accounts.

• Send fake invoices containing fake ACH details.

• Use formal language and copied branding to appear legitimate.

These communications do not come from Pristine.
If you have any doubts about an invoice or payment request, contact us immediately:

info@itspristineus.com

3. RECRUITMENT FRAUD SCHEME

Several scams have targeted job seekers by impersonating It’s Pristine through email, text, and social media.

Scammers may:

• Use fake email addresses such as:
  admin@pristine-careers.site
  hr@itspristinejobs.com
  jobs@pristine-careers.net

• Send fraudulent offer letters, interview requests, or online forms requesting personal information.

• Use corporate colors, logos, or branding to appear official.

• Request sensitive information such as ID copies, Social Security numbers, or banking details.

These communications are not from Pristine M&L LLC.

To verify the legitimacy of any hiring-related communication:
info@itspristineus.com

CONTACT INFORMATION – PRISTINE M&L LLC

Pristine M&L LLC (It’s Pristine)
31 Paterson Ave, Clifton, NJ 07014
info@itspristineus.com
www.itspristineus.com