I responded to a Craigslist ad for a property management company, and got an email back saying that position has been filled, but another one is available, see the following: (emailed from [email protected])
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Unfortunately, this position is no longer available, however we have available another one great to have second income, Newspaper Ads Poster.
The position is very easy and can be done by anyone without the necessity to leave your current job. If you ever placed an ad in one newspaper, is that easy.
Job Description: In this Newspaper Ads Poster position you must place classified ads in US/Canada newspapers and magazines, such as sales ads, employment ads or real estate ads. You will spend max. 2-4 hours weekly. You do NOT need special skills or degrees.
All you have to do is place the ads from home, calling newspapers at toll free numbers or online, of course after you receive the content that must be posted from us and the money needed.
No special requirements:
- Computer with e-mail or access to a computer to check your email daily
- Important: Minimum age of 20
- 2-3 hours free during the week (mainly in the evening/non-business
hours) for communication;
Absolutely NO money to invest/memberships to pay. If you are interested, simply reply to this email.
Every week you will post 4-10 ads, for every ad listed you are paid same day with $100 commission, no need to wait for paychecks.
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I replied, and then received this email twice: (send from [email protected])
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What this position entails: You need to post classified ads, such as sales ads, employment ads or real estate ads in your local newspapers and magazines.
The company is located in France and prices for newspaper ads are almost double for foreign citizens/companies, this is the main reason we need your services in the US for the specified position, Newspaper Advertiser. You will spend max. 2-4 hours weekly, in your spare time. You do NOT need special skills or degrees. The position is very easy and can be done by anyone without the necessity to leave current job! It's as easy as placing an ad in a newspaper. This work does not require any money out-of-pocket from you. We will provide the money to post in newspapers. Once you have received the money and the ad content necessary for the postings from us, all you have to do is place the ads from home by calling newspapers' toll free numbers or by using their online services.
There will be 4-10 ads placed weekly, for each ad you post you are paid with $100, you will deduct your share from money we send you to post the ads. For example, if we need to place an ad that costs $500 we will send you $600, you pay $500 to newspaper or website that places the ad and you remain same day with $100 commission. This is possible because for a foreign company the same ad costs around $900-$1100.
Almost all of our ads are employment ads from various European companies that want to have ads in the US. We may also have some ads from US companies wanting to advertise in European newspapers.
Requirements:
- Reliable internet access OR the ability to check your email daily
- You must be over 20 years old
- 2-3 hours free during the week (mainly in the evening / non-business hours) for communication;
You will enjoy working independently from home in a way that meets your scheduling needs. You can earn a full-time income in as little as 2-3 hours/week. This is an excellent way to supplement your current income. It is possible to work for us for a few hours daily and increase your income by up to $800 weekly. If you have any questions about an assignment, you will generally receive a response from us within the same day, often within few minutes. NO account SETUP fees or fees of any kind are required for this work.
To start the job today please reply with the information below:
First name, Last name:
Full Street Address - NO PO Boxes please:
City, State, Postal Zip Code:
Two E-mail addresses:
Phone#:
We will select papers from the US where the classified ads will be placed and send you the funds to post. You need to place the ads in max. 48 hours after you receive the money from us! This is the only condition we ask. How you are paid for your services: As specified above, there will be 4-10 employment ads placed weekly. For each ad you post, you are paid $100. You will deduct your share from money we send you to post the ads. After a satisfactory 30-day trial period, we will establish a long-term contract with you. You will be registered as our employee and we'll pay taxes every time you will place an ad. You will then receive a 1099 form at the end of each year from us.
Although the requirements for this position are very simple and all terms are clear, please do not apply for this job if you are not responsible. Your agreement will be considered a US binding contract, so we expect you to follow through on your commitment to our requirements.
Thank you
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I knew something was up, b/c I kept receiving two emails each time, and the email address kept changing, but I went along with it to see what happened, and I wasn't giving away any really important info... This is the next email I received:
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This is Alisa Roche//Brioude-Internet Inc.
Like was specified, a cashier check of $1,425 will be released today for the Advertising Job you applied for. Simply cash the payment when you receive it at your bank and follow instructions. It is very important to post the ads exactly like we will send it to you, all words. After ads are posted you still have 24 hours and you can modify the content, no problems if you make a mistake first times, simply forward us the confirmation emails that publications will send and we will correct if needed.
Please confirm again your full name and address that we have on file:
First name, Last name (No Nicknames please):
Full Street Address (NO PO Boxes):
City, State, Postal Zip Code:
Two E-mail addresses:
You will place 2 job ads after you receive first payment in LA Times and Sun Sentinel newspapers. You will call an 1-800 number to do this task. You will receive instructions and complete "how to" specifications, also the text that will appear in the ad. Simply let us know when you will receive the cashier's check next week. Your commission is $200 from this order. You must place the order in max. 48 hours after you receive the money. Of course, we will instruct you 100%.
Please reply with specified info to confirm that you received this email.
Thank you
Brioude-Internet Inc. Contact Office: Alisa Roche
Address: Largelier - BP 46,43101 Brioude Cedex FRANCE
Tlphone: 0 825 128 865 Fax: 04.71.10.86. 97 Website: www.brioude-referencement.com
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Next email: (emailed from [email protected])
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Urgent Update for Newspaper Ad Poster Position.
Please reply to this update.
One first cashier check of $1925 was sent to your address for the first task. From this payment you must place 3 newspapers ads that will cost $1495. You must send the money to a company that we negotiated with and have good prices. You will receive all steps to make this transfer and complete this first task. This time is not needed to call the newspaper directly and will be easier, please don't delay this first transaction.
We already sent them the ad that will be placed one time:
Mortgage Adviser - Studio Montage and JUSTICE INVESTORS, INC. GBP 60,000.00 per year, studio-montage.com
You must send them $1495 with Western Union like we will specify in 48 hours after you receive the money. After you send the payment this first task is done.
Your commission for this task is $300. Just ask the transfer method as soon as you receive the $1925 payment.
Simply email us back when you have any payments.
Thank you
Brioude-Internet Inc. Contact Office: Alisa Roche
Address: Largelier - BP 46,43101 Brioude Cedex FRANCE
Tlphone: 0 825 128 865 Fax: 04.71.10.86. 97 Website: www.brioude-referencement.com
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Hilarious! It keeps switching emails and then... Weird! They want me to wire transfer money instead of placing an ad! I am sorry but if you fell for this, you're a bit of a moron...
Today I received the "cashiers check"... Which isn't a cashiers check at all... People, just because the check is printed instead of handwritten doesn't make it a cashiers check. To top it off... The envelope is postmarked from BUDAPEST, HUNGARY... Not France, which is where the "company" is supposed to be located. I hope these dumba*es get caught...
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