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This is getting sickening we are innocent people trying to make an honest living and should not half to put up with this because people want the easy way out of life. It makes it harder to apply for a better or higher paying job because you don't know what A?? Hole is out there trying to get your information or scam you. Here is an example: Congratulations !!!
Robert Marc Congratulations!!!!
Thanks for your response. After the review and consideration of your answers to the questionnaire, Your application is successful and you have been accepted to work as my personal assistant, I would have love to meet you before we start but I'm currently out of town for an important business in Puerto Rico and I will be back in 3 weeks but I currently have work for you to take care of so I want you to start immediately and when I'm back, We will setup a meeting for a " face to face" interaction which I believe it very necessary.
I will provide you with the list of equipment you will be working with and it will come with internet facilities. You will also be given a sign on bonus (supplies e.t.c) for this job which will be included in the funds you will receive for the equipment.
Every instructions will be given to you on what to do with the equipment immediately you receive them, Here are the list of the equipment that will be shipped to you for efficiency and proper work.
EQUIPMENT :
The Following would be shipped to you by my shipping agent so as to start working with me.
- HP ProBook 440 Notebook PC
- Printer, Scanner& Fax machine(ALL IN ONE) and does not take space
- Microsoft Office and Microsoft Operating Systems (Service Pack 2)
- Laptop hard-case
- Kaspersky Internet Security application installed on the Laptop
- A cell phone which you would conduct only my business
I will also provide you with the funds to handle the shipping/cost of the above equipment so you don't have to use your personal funds. Working for me with the provided equipment is very necessary because there is a wide range of software installed on the system to protect data, ease duty, also enhance speed and accuracy of any work you're doing on it.
The special features also calculate the number of hours you work daily so that i can ascertain the bonuses that will be given to you at the end of every month.
Please provide answers to the following schedule.
- How many hours are you willing to Work per day?
- What time range? If you wish to work more than 5 Hours per Day, then let me know.
- Payroll Interval? ( Weekly or Bi-Monthly )
- Payroll Method ? ( Check)
- Name Of the Bank you have an Account with?(Not Your Bank Details, Just Name Of The Bank You Bank With.)
IMPORTANT : Kindly provide your Name, Address & Phone number so that the funds can be issued to you so as to handle the shipping/cost of the equipment's and your sign on bonus.
Name... Address/ Apt No... City State... Zip Code.... Home Phone #.... Cell #.... Email.....
I will be waiting for your prompt response, I look forward to a great working relationship with you.
Sincerely Robert Marc.
On Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 6:01 PM, ZipRecruiter
Got scammed by a kevin moss with this same bull shit.
Also if your only way to contact them is through the app Hangout !! I still have 2 5,000 dollar checks from people. I deposited 2 checks before that only to find out they are bogus checks.
I know I keep getting g scams too one actually wanted me to front my money n buy check paper n print checks u have to realize no-one will hire u without talking to u and meeting u first and if u get a check watch the address from envelope to check and usually on the check there's two different places on it just to help a bit
This is not a rocket science to figure out whether this a scam or not , Sound too good to be true . C'mon just use a common sense .
This is crazy. And it came from zip recruiter?? I thought they were reputable they should do more careful checks on so called employers So obvious it's a scam. I'm so sorry this happened to you.
If a job offer is made and it is not in the normal process (ex: interview phone or in-person, 2nd interview, job offer, background check) I would not waste any energy pursuing. I know we are all desperate and jobs are limited but you must not pay attention to anything that looks suspicious, this is almost too good to be true and usually when it is, there is something wrong like a scam. Only use reliable means to find a job either a reputable recruiting agency, a reliable friend or directly with the company, that's it. Good luck in your job search
I was taken twice. First as a personalso assistant to a fake Dr. Gagnon and then a fake data entry job.
I have had this happen 3 times I keep hoping its legit but exact same except the end usually says "regards" I have actually received 2 checks which of course were fake I was to deposit them into my account and send money via western union to a private travel agent or accountant whichever. I contacted the Banks which one told me fake account other told me it was stolen account and i actually helped stop that entire scam. The goal is they get you to pull your own money out and send it to them. NO legit job has you pay up front. This job titles you apply for usually aren't "personal assistant " it can be waitress, cook, anything you get a response that the position is taken but from your resume you would be a perfect personal assistant and there always out of the country.Its pathetic and a waste of our time that are looking for actual work. Sorry about this I've been through it to. Just know everyone if a job is legit you will NEVER pay for your position.
Remember legit jobs, they call you. Period.
Me too im going through the same thing. Had my bank not stopped me i would've been in big trouble so watch out for this guy too. Dear Applicant,
Thanks for responding to the job post. Your email with interest in the position was received but unfortunately that position has been taken so your application was forwarded to me because i have an offer for you and will want you to consider it. I want to believe and hope I am dealing with an honest, responsible person because I usually would not hire anyone this way but I urgently need the services of a Personal Assistant due to my very busy schedules.
My name is Nick Elliot, i into Interior Designs, Decorations & Art collections with a large client base and because of my job I'm constantly out of United State. My former Personal Assistant just got married,If you accept my offer, I will need you to take charge of my mail pick ups and drop off's as well as errand running during your spare time outside of work. The job is flexible so you can do it wherever you are as long as there is a post office in the area. I will pay for the first week in advance to run any errands, and will also have my mails/packages forwarded to a nearby post office where you can pick them from at your convenience.
All errands will be in your city/town so it is not a must you have a car, but if you do it might be a plus. When you get my mails/packages, you will be required to mail them to where I want them mailed too. The content of the packages will be business and personal mails. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me and you are to work for just 2 days per week (4 hours daily). You will be doing this for 3 weeks until I get back to town so we can formally meet and discuss about the possibility of making this arrangement long term if I'm satisfied with your performance.
How much will you charge per week? Am willing to pay $400 weekly excluding gas and others expenses. That is not a bad offer i presume! If you accept this offer please reply with the following details:
Full Name: Full Address and apartment number(NO P.O.BOX): City: State: Zip code: Phone Number: Current Occupation: Age: Gender: Email: Available hours: Do you have a Bank Account ?(if yes, what bank) your bank details is not needed:
I will be needing your service immediately, so once you send all this information, i will make a back ground check on your details and will get back to you within 24 hrs to let you know if you get the job or not and also what your first assignment will entail. After that, I will request your first week payment be mailed to you along with the pay to run errands for me.
Kindly get back immediately and have a nice day.
Thank you and God Bless!
I look forward to working with you as an on-line staff.
Kind Regards,
Mr.Nick Elliot Head of Personnel Management Resource for On-line Staffs