Hello,
I just want to let you know that I just got scammed by this lady pretending to be a hiring manager for Goldman Sachs.
Attached is the original email and the subsequent online exchange to inform you that this company is using your website to propagate the scam.
Forwarded message
From: Bekky Hendrickson
Date: Wed, Mar 28 at 10:02 AM
Subject: Interview
To: [Personal Information Removed]
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Good Morning!
I wish to inform your that your resume has been reviewed by our hiring department and you have the required qualification to proceed with this job. You are here by required to set up an account with yahoo. And add Mrs Bekky Hendrickson on yahoomessenger online now on (Bekky. [email protected]) asap for your job briefing / interview. She will be waiting for you online from Now
Best regards.
Mar 28 4:09 PM
Alicia Lee: Hello Bekky
Mar 28 4:09 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Hello
Mar 28 4:10 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Are you set for this job briefing and interview?
Mar 28 4:10 PM
Alicia Lee: Yes indeed. Thank you
Mar 28 4:10 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Can we proceed further?
Mar 28 4:10 PM
Alicia Lee: How is this being done? Is it by phone?
Mar 28 4:10 PM
Alicia Lee: I am ready
Mar 28 4:11 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: I am Ms Bekky Hendrickson The Hiring manager to the firm Goldman sachs. Am here to brief and interview you more about the opening position, Please introduce yourself indicating your location.
Mar 28 4:11 PM
Alicia Lee: I am Alicia Lee and am located in Frisco, Texas
Mar 28 4:11 PM
Alicia Lee: I have over 20 years of experience in IT management, specifically in the area of voice systems
Mar 28 4:12 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Just follow the briefing and you can ask questions when i am through. Let me know when you have finished reading and understanding every line. You will be allowed to ask questions later. With each line just respond with an Okay.
Mar 28 4:12 PM
Alicia Lee: Got it.
Mar 28 4:12 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: The positions available are. Data Entry, Clerical Admin, Administrative Clerk/Assistance, Medicall Billing / Coding, Customer Service Receptionist, Accounting, Payroll Clerk, Book keeping, Typist Clerk. Which position are you applying for?
Mar 28 4:12 PM
Alicia Lee: None of the above
Mar 28 4:13 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Okay Can we proceed further?
Mar 28 4:13 PM
Alicia Lee: Yes
Mar 28 4:13 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: The Name of the company is Goldman Sachs. To know more about the company please visit www.goldmansachs.com. You have 5 minutes to go through it. Once done do let me know so we can proceed further.
Mar 28 4:13 PM
Alicia Lee: Yes, I have already done so.
Mar 28 4:13 PM
Alicia Lee: I am familiar with your services.
Mar 28 4:13 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: We are into Investment to reach and emerge the American wide Investment Firm, the company is located all over the state. This branch recruiting is located at 200 West Street, 29th Floor New York, NY 10282 USA soon we will be setting up a branch at your location that is why we are looking for 16 teams workers to work from home at the moment, Once the Branch is been at your location, you can chose to work in a office or from home.
Mar 28 4:14 PM
Alicia Lee: That sounds great!
Mar 28 4:14 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: This is strictly an online and work from home job the working hours are flexible and you can chose to work from anywhere of your choice, the pay is $25per hour training is $20 per hour and will be get payment bi weekly via direct deposit or paycheck and the maximum amount you can work a week is 45 hours., If you are employed you are going to be working as a full employee and not an independent contractor. NOTE: This company is looking for a 16 team data entry worker. The most efficient workers from this 16 teams will be promoted to the company office, earn $68,0000 per annual given a car and a house, at the end of the year, this will be 4 efficient workers from the 16 teams. 10% taxes will be deducted from your salary monthly by the company.
Mar 28 4:15 PM
Alicia Lee: Got it.
Mar 28 4:15 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Benefits: Health, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness and 401k plans. Paid Time Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts Working hrs are flexible. All activities and corresponding time are to be recorded in excel spreadsheet. As for your duties, i will assist you with any difficulties by email.
Mar 28 4:15 PM
Alicia Lee: When you say data entry, is it purely clerical?
Mar 28 4:16 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Yes
Mar 28 4:16 PM
Alicia Lee: Ok, can you please elaborate?
Mar 28 4:16 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITY: Tracks data and source documents. Prepares and sorts source documents, and identifies and interprets data to be entered. Compiles, sorts and verifies data for accuracy. Contacts responsible parties or clients from other organization to resolve moderately complex questions, inconsistencies, or missing data. Also perform Records keeping, keyboarding/data entry and performing a variety of other office tasks account balancing, invoicing recording, proper data analysis of sales records and recording pay slips into accounting database all these will be done through the use of the Accounting Software, such as faxing or emailing confidently and positive attitude Online from home. Can you handle All of these duties effectively?
Mar 28 4:17 PM
Alicia Lee: This is very doable.
Mar 28 4:17 PM
Alicia Lee: As you can see from my resume I have very good organizational and planning skills
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Mar 28 4:17 PM
Alicia Lee: Yes indeed
Mar 28 4:17 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Okay
Mar 28 4:18 PM
Alicia Lee: So if I understand this, this would be working for Goldman Sachs, right?
Mar 28 4:18 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Yes
Mar 28 4:18 PM
Alicia Lee: What are your criteria for selecting the top four workers?
Mar 28 4:19 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: You will get to know that when we proceed further..
Mar 28 4:19 PM
Alicia Lee: When you mentioned Tracks data and source documents. Where are the source documents coming from?
Mar 28 4:20 PM
Alicia Lee: Ok
Mar 28 4:20 PM
Alicia Lee: Sorry
Mar 28 4:20 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: The Supervisor, who would be attached to you online, He/She would assign logs of duty daily and you would be required to work according to instructions, using the Microsoft Office tools and the Accounting software. Now the function of the Accounting software is to arrange, formalize and manage the data you have processed, sent to your supervisor via E-mail.
Mar 28 4:20 PM
Alicia Lee: OK
Mar 28 4:20 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Are you seeking for part time or full time job?
Mar 28 4:20 PM
Alicia Lee: Full time preferred
Mar 28 4:20 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: How many hours of your time will you be able to devote to the service of the company?
Mar 28 4:21 PM
Alicia Lee: However many hours is needed to get the job done
Mar 28 4:22 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: You will work from 8am - 2pm your time zone.
Mar 28 4:22 PM
Alicia Lee: That sounds good
Mar 28 4:23 PM
Alicia Lee: I understand everything is tracked through excel.
Mar 28 4:23 PM
Alicia Lee: Will there be any communications with clients?
Mar 28 4:23 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Yes
Mar 28 4:24 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Are you currently employed?
Mar 28 4:24 PM
Alicia Lee: No - I was laid off in November
Mar 28 4:24 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: How would you describe yourself?
Mar 28 4:25 PM
Alicia Lee: I am a results driven and focused individual. I have over 20 years of IT management experience.
Mar 28 4:26 PM
Alicia Lee: I am dedicated in work and am quick to learn and adapt.
Mar 28 4:26 PM
Alicia Lee: I have very good oral and written communications skills
Mar 28 4:26 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: What are your career goals?
Mar 28 4:27 PM
Alicia Lee: Immediately to find a job. Secondarily, to join a progressive company where I have opportunities to grow.
Mar 28 4:27 PM
Alicia Lee: and where I can make a positive impact
Mar 28 4:27 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Do you have a printer, scanner, photocopier and Fax machine?
Mar 28 4:28 PM
Alicia Lee: I have one that can do all. I don't have a line hooked up for faxing
Mar 28 4:28 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Do you have an idea of how to use ms excel?
Mar 28 4:29 PM
Alicia Lee: Yes, I use it all the time
Mar 28 4:29 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: What do you understand by privacy and code of conduct?
Mar 28 4:29 PM
Alicia Lee: and am very proficient at it
Mar 28 4:30 PM
Alicia Lee: That all information is confidential and must not be divulged to anyone. Code of conducts same as ethics, which are rules set by the company to conduct business
Mar 28 4:30 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: What do you understand by the term "Petty Cash"?
Mar 28 4:31 PM
Alicia Lee: Petty Cash describes miscellaneous expenses incurred during course of business
Mar 28 4:31 PM
Alicia Lee: usually there is a limit set for petty cash versus any capital or expense purchses
Mar 28 4:31 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: How do you see yourself fitting in as one of the company co-worker?
Mar 28 4:32 PM
Alicia Lee: I have collaborated with many people in my jobs - including my direct reports
Mar 28 4:32 PM
Alicia Lee: Can I ask a question?
Mar 28 4:33 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Yes Go on...
Mar 28 4:33 PM
Alicia Lee: How do I collaborate with co-workers? Is it via email or in person?
Mar 28 4:34 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Via Emails and you will get to know them When the company have private Meetings of all Staffs Around The World!!!
Mar 28 4:34 PM
Alicia Lee: Ok
Mar 28 4:34 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Do you know your typing speed?
Mar 28 4:34 PM
Alicia Lee: Very fast,
Mar 28 4:34 PM
Alicia Lee: I have never timed my wpm
Mar 28 4:35 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Okay
Mar 28 4:35 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Give me 5 genuine and specific reasons why you should be hired by the company
Mar 28 4:35 PM
Alicia Lee: 1. Trustworthy
Mar 28 4:36 PM
Alicia Lee: 2. Dedicated
Mar 28 4:36 PM
Alicia Lee: 3. I am able to multitask
Mar 28 4:36 PM
Alicia Lee: 4, I possess the skills you are looking for and more
Mar 28 4:36 PM
Alicia Lee: 5. I am process oriented
Mar 28 4:37 PM
Alicia Lee: One more, I am dependable
Mar 28 4:38 PM
Alicia Lee: If you forgive me, this is the first time I am doing an interview by instant messaging
Mar 28 4:38 PM
Alicia Lee: so this may not be what you are looking for
Mar 28 4:39 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: I need you to hold on online because i need to forward our conversation to the Head Dept to enable them see if you are committed and good for this job.
Mar 28 5:06 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Am Back!!!
Mar 28 5:06 PM
Alicia Lee: Okay
Mar 28 5:07 PM
Alicia Lee: I saw that you used to have an office here in Dallas at the Crescent
Mar 28 5:07 PM
Alicia Lee: will this be a new office?
Mar 28 5:07 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Yes..
Mar 28 5:08 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Congratulations the company has decided to give you a chance for you to work for the company and will like to see your diligence, Charisma, Committement to this job.
Mar 28 5:09 PM
Alicia Lee: Sorry, but how do I know this is indeed a job with Goldman Sachs?
Mar 28 5:09 PM
Alicia Lee: Sorry to doubt you, but I am weary this may be a scam
Mar 28 5:09 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: I know you are feeling skeptical. But do not let your skepticism cover your charisma for this job.
Mar 28 5:10 PM
Alicia Lee: I will try
Mar 28 5:10 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: I am a Grand Mother and Mother of kids. I'm 63 years old. I prefer to spend the time i have on earth with my kids than scamming. I know how it feels to get ripped off your hard earned money or sweat. I dont like the word scam let alone getting myself involved in it.
Mar 28 5:11 PM
Alicia Lee: I understand - this is such an unconventional way of hiring someone.
Mar 28 5:11 PM
Alicia Lee: I hope you understand
Mar 28 5:11 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Same Here!!!
Mar 28 5:12 PM
Alicia Lee: Thank you for understanding
Mar 28 5:14 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: In the mean time i need you to provide me with these following informations to enable the company's secretary's department put you into register. Full names, state, city, address, zipcode and cell #
Mar 28 5:15 PM
Alicia Lee: Alicia Lee
Mar 28 5:15 PM
Alicia Lee: Address
Mar 28 5:15 PM
Alicia Lee: City, State Zip
Mar 28 5:15 PM
Alicia Lee: telephone number
Mar 28 5:16 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: You will be paid Weekly! What mean of payment would you prefer? Direct deposit or paycheck
Mar 28 5:16 PM
Alicia Lee: paycheck
Mar 28 5:16 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: Okay
Mar 28 5:17 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: You will be needing some accounting Data Entry software's for this job. Here are the name's of the software's you will need to start working with Myob business essentials software US Patent Single Users Pack simply accounting 2011.
Mar 28 5:18 PM
Alicia Lee: okay
Mar 28 5:18 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: The Head Dept of the company will issue you check to enable you purchase all the softwares you need to start work with.
Mar 28 5:19 PM
Alicia Lee: I really do not feel comfortable with this.
Mar 28 5:20 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: I know but you have to be comfortable because this is a real job Offer If you don't want to get this job You can decline this offer..
Mar 28 5:21 PM
Alicia Lee: what happens if i accept and then find out it is not for me
Mar 28 5:21 PM
Bekky Hendrickson: This is the perfect job for you..
I would be grateful for you to follow up with your security personnel to take the corrective action since I was stupid enough to have given my contact information.
Please keep me posted of your actions.
Respectfully
Alicia Lee
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