I posted an online resume with careerbuilders.com that drew literally hundreds of "pay us to work offers." Many included warnings that the position would quickly be filled if the "refundable deposit" was not received immediately. To facilitate an easy payment, there is almost always a method of paying online. Probably the best of these offers came by way of a company presented as M.A.R.S.international, A.K.A., carslooklikenew A.K.A., jaysonjones.
Maybe you have been contacted by a "Man from Mars." Mars has an online interview that takes literally hours to complete as there are market surveys to complete in your geographical area, and videos from purportedly successfull "Men from Mars." I should have known that something was up with this website when my home P.C.'s spyware would not allow me to access links within MARS online interview web page. Then when a link was accessed on a computer at the public library, the only way to return to a former page was to go back to the browser bar, an indication that I had been linked to an entirely seperate web site, which of course I had been.
After completing the first phase of the interview, I was informed that my responses so far would be reviewed and if I met the muster, I would be contacted for a future in person interview. Within a week I did receive an e-mail link to complete yet another phase of the online interview. Again my home P.C. Spyware would not allow the link.invasive program was the warning. Out of curiosity I completed the interview on a public computer. At the end of the interview, after I had spent several hours on this, then I was informed of the 10% "refundable deposit" on $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 worth of supplies and equipment required to begin this business enterprise. Of course when I selected the option that it made no sense to me to require a deposit prior to the promised two week training period in Texas, I was then informed that my "interview" was over and that I did not met the requirements.
Before signing off I happened to look at the IPP and realized I was logged onto http//: carslooklikenew.com. Who is this company I ask? Then I see the name Jason Jones and an e-mail address.
I then proceeded to MARS web page and found what was purported as a "mentor" in my geographical area. I have not received any return response from the contact information provided.
Consumer beware! I have worked in legitimate pyramid business operations, this type of business operation is not uncommon. What is uncommon is the request for money prior to a personal interview and promised training program. A legitimate business would be contractually bound to any agreement proffered that induced the "refundable deposit." No legit business would bind itself to an internet response prior to a personal assessment of the respondee's abilities and capabilities.
Men from MARS have invaded, I would appreciate any input available on this appearent scam.
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