I got an e-mail from a man Claiming to be a Kennith Brown saying that he'd like to inteview me for a position with his company, http://www.emd-inc.com/contact. Cfm
I thought this was a legitimate job opportunity but after a little bit of digging on google I found a chat interview that was identical to the one I had with this person. Even had the same supposed employer number that Kennith Brown sent me in my chat interview. I know that there must have been something fishy with this as soon as they said that the interview would take place over yahoo chat. Here's the chat so other people can find it and not waste their time:
Wulfwinter: Please forgive my lateness, i was stuck in traffic comming home.
Kenneth_emd: Hello Mike.
Kenneth_emd: Interview will commence shortly, do stay close.
Wulfwinter: ok thanks
kenneth_emd: Hello Mike
wulfwinter: hello
kenneth_emd: Do state your age, kids, marital status and present employment if any?
Wulfwinter: Im 35, no kids, single, currenly unemplyed
wulfwinter: *unemployed
kenneth_emd: We have 3 major topics to discuss. At the end of each discussion on each topic you are free to ask questions.
Kenneth_emd: Incase you do not have any question to ask then I will go on to the next topic. I hope this is clear?
Wulfwinter: ok sure.
Kenneth_emd: The 3 topics to discuss are as follows...
Kenneth_emd: 1... What the job position entails
kenneth_emd: 2... Responsibility as a staff
kenneth_emd: 3... Payment mode and time.
Kenneth_emd: On the first topic...
Kenneth_emd: We are into computer sales and services and the job position we wish to offer you requires that you work from home as a company staff between the hours of 9AM - 4PM.
Kenneth_emd: We have clients in your region that we supply with computerparts and general office supplies. We need a company staff in your region so as to enhance our regular supply to our clients.
Kenneth_emd: At any time we have demand from clients, we will instruct our supplier to send out inventory to you and we will ask the courier to pickup from you once delivered and send to clients.
Kenneth_emd: We already have existing accounts with fed-ex, dhl, ups, ait and iship.com. The company is responsible for all shipping expenses, this is why we already have existing accounts with our couriers.
Kenneth_emd: I hope this is clear, I am open to questions if you have any.
Wulfwinter: so far it's clear.
Wulfwinter: go on please.
Kenneth_emd: Ok. I will go to the the next topic which is responsibilityas a staff.
As a staff you are expected to resume on the computer from 9AM to 4PM
From Monday to Friday.
Kenneth_emd: I will always be online at 9AM to chat with you and give you instructions and assignments for the day if there is any. We will always chat 2 times in a day... 9am and 4pm daily.
Kenneth_emd: However if need arises I may get on the computer at anytimebetween 9am and 4pm to chat with you and you are expected to respond to me once I give you a buzz on the computer.
Kenneth_emd: This is why its important you are always by the computer between 9AM till 4PM from Monday to Friday.
Kenneth_emd: I hope this is very clear?
Wulfwinter: clear
kenneth_emd: The 3rd topic to discuss is the mode of payment and time.
Kenneth_emd: You will be on $40 hourly which brings you to a $280 daily.
Kenneth_emd: However it is company policy that our new staffs must work for 10 working days before we make the first payment.
Kenneth_emd: This is because we have had bitter experience with new staffs working for 4 or 5 days and once they get paid they dont resume to work.
Kenneth_emd: We do not want that to happen any more, we want staffs thatare ready to work and staffs that are serious minded and dedicated to work.
Kenneth_emd: Subcequent payments after your first payment can be made daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly depending on which you prefer.
Kenneth_emd: Any question please?
Wulfwinter: so,
wulfwinter: I would be fowarding packages? Is that correct?
Kenneth_emd: Yes.
Wulfwinter: ok and paid bi-weekly?
Wulfwinter: after the ten trial?
Wulfwinter: *ten day trail
kenneth_emd: Yes.
Kenneth_emd: Yes.
Wulfwinter: ok, sounds good so far.
Kenneth_emd: We always have a company rep meet with new staffs before the end of the first 10 working days.
Kenneth_emd: We always have a company rep meet with new staffs before the end of the first 10 working days.
Kenneth_emd: We always have a company rep incharge of new staffs, a meeting will be arranged and the forms will be filled, you will also the given a company ID and other necessary things as well.
Kenneth_emd: Any question?
Wulfwinter: nope, sounds almost to easy.
Kenneth_emd: Other issue to discuss is about the general staff meeting we always have in March of every year.
Kenneth_emd: A meeting will come up in end of March, its a way of letting the new staffs meet in person with other members of staff and we always discuss on issue that can move the company to greater heights.
Kenneth_emd: The meeting will be held in NY or CA, but its not mandatorythat you have to attend however incase you wish to attend. The companywill be responsible for accomodation, feeding and flight as well and you will be notified when a date is choosen.
Kenneth_emd: Any question?
Wulfwinter: ok sure, not a problem.
Kenneth_emd: In addition, right now the company is working on a multimillion dollar project, we are working on having a new branch of the company in the UK.
Wulfwinter: all that sounds great.
Kenneth_emd: Already we have a 3 proposed location that needs inspectionso we can choose the best location for the company out of the 3 locations. It is very important we inspect the regions to confirm it will be profitable for the company.
Kenneth_emd: I will be executing the project myself and I can have you attached to the inspection team just as a backup online. You can make researches online while myself and the rest of the inspection team go on the field work inspecting the location.
Kenneth_emd: I think this way we all can work together and come up with good ideas and decision that will take the company to greater heights.
Kenneth_emd: This is why we are really work very fast on the project. The project should not take us more than 10days at most.
Kenneth_emd: So its really going to be work and work and work and I do sincerely hope you are ready and willing to work as well.
Wulfwinter: yes!
Wulfwinter: absolutely.
Kenneth_emd: I am going to give you your first assignment in a short while, you will get it done and have it on my desk via email tonorrow morning 9AM unfailingly.
Kenneth_emd: Before I do that I will need to create your employment fileso I can pass your file to the account section and have you in the data base.
Wulfwinter: ok
kenneth_emd: Name in full, physical address and phone number (home and cell).
Kenneth_emd: What method of payment do you prefer? You have the option of a paypal, paycheck or a direct deposit.
Wulfwinter: paycheck is fine for now.
Kenneth_emd: Ok.
Kenneth_emd: Name in full, physical address and phone number (home and cell).
Wulfwinter: Mxxxxx Exxxxx Gxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
wulfwinter: (removed my address and name)
wulfwinter: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
wulfwinter: CEL (xxx) xxx-xxxxx
wulfwinter: home phone is currently under repair
kenneth_emd: OK
kenneth_emd: How often do you wish to be paid after receiving your firstpayment in 10 working days starting from today. You have the option ofbeing paid daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.
Wulfwinter: bi-weekly is fine.
Wulfwinter: question: your company website?
Kenneth_emd: www.emd-inc.com
kenneth_emd: Your first payment comes in on 03/12. You will be on $40 hourly which makes a $280 daily. Sum of $2800 will be made availableto you on 03/12.
Kenneth_emd: Please check on dates and my calculation to be sure I am correct before I forward this to the account section. I'll hold on while you do that.
Wulfwinter: ok hold on.
Wulfwinter: yes that is correct.
Kenneth_emd: Your employment number is 2 3 7 6 7 6 1 9. Please quote this number when you meet with the company rep.
Kenneth_emd: Your meeting with the company rep assigned to your region will hold on 03/12.
Kenneth_emd: Once again, ensure you save all numbers and dates for reference.
Wulfwinter: I will.
Kenneth_emd: What are the factors to consider when establishing a company in a new enviroment. The area of concentration for this assignment is the United Kingdom.
Kenneth_emd: Check on taxes, weather conditions, electricity, roads etc. Check on things you would put into consideration if you want to have anestablishment in a new area.
Kenneth_emd: Is the assignment clear enough?
Wulfwinter: yes. I can do that.
Kenneth_emd: Ok.
Kenneth_emd: Do you have internet access 24hrs?
Wulfwinter: yes.
Kenneth_emd: A working printer?
Wulfwinter: yes
kenneth_emd: A minimum of 200 regular printing paper?
Wulfwinter: I'll need to get some more but that's easy
kenneth_emd: Please do ensure you have those ready by tomorrow.
Kenneth_emd: A tape or gum (Will be used in taping boxes when sending out inventory).?
Wulfwinter: So I get the job then?!? (try out at least)
kenneth_emd: You have the job already, thats why I gave you your first assignment.
Wulfwinter: yes I have tape.
Kenneth_emd: You will get it done and have it ready for me tomorrow 9am your time unfalingly.
Wulfwinter: (sorry just making sure)
kenneth_emd: Ensure you get on the computer on time and have your assignment ready.
Wulfwinter: unfailingly
kenneth_emd: I'll be here 9am with you tomorrow. Do have a great eveningahead and congratulations on your new job.
Kenneth_emd: Bye for now.
Wulfwinter: thanks! And you'll have that in the morning.
Kenneth_emd: Ok. Bye for now.
I feel like such a jackass! I was working on the first "assignment" when I did a search for "What are the factors to consider when establishing a company in a new environment." and this SCAM page comes up, then I think "No way!?!?" and when I saw that the we even had the same "employment number is 2 3 7 6 7 6 1 9." I knew it was too good to be true...
So watch out... DUH?!?! $80,000 a year or $2800 for two weeks of sittingon my ass waiting for "packages" sounded too good to be true.
Although they my be a real company:
http://www.bbb.org/nw-south-carolina... N-sc-13001091/
This guy was definitely a scam-er.
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