This is a job scam that I've been seeing more and more of. Of course it looks like a job offer, but when you start digging, there are just too many questions that pop up! These scams have been showing up on sites like careerbuilder.com and monster.com, so I wanted to make everyone aware. The names, of course will change, but the body of the e-mail is fairly similiar. Here is the e-mail:
From: John hater
To:
Sent: Thursday, March 29 11:38 AM
Subject: RE: Indeed: applied to Warehouse/Inventory Clerk
Hello,
Thanks for applying for the post, unfortunately the position is filled, but their is another position which i think you could fit in
I'm looking for someone that can be trusted and reliable, someone with good understanding and working skills.
John hater is my name. I am a Senior Project Manager and my responsibilities include the day-to-day oversight for the planning, design, pre-construction and construction process through project completion. My responsibilities also includes preparing responses for proposal requests from various outside sources.
John hater Specialties:
I have experience in office building construction including government projects (both Tenant Improvement and Base Building design and construction), and commercial clients (Starbucks, Lockheed Martin, SiloSmashers, Starbucks).in addition I have been the Project Manager for third party parking garages located at the University of Maryland and St. Joseph Medical Center. I also have little knowledge about photography and i often hold lectures on construction as a subject as it is the rudiment of civil engineering and it's an aspect that is of great importance to civil engineering which is my profession. I have been into civil engineering for over 30 years and at the moment, I am in a work-shop in the Great Britain. I will be here for a month after which I will fly down to dubai (UAE) for a series of lectures with some students. I bring a unique teaching style to students which will guarantee creative and fun learning by all civil engineering students while elevating them to new, exciting engineering heights that they have only dreamed of.
Your duties as my administrative assistant.
While I am out of the states, I need some one who can stand in the gap for me. His/her duties will be the following.
1. To receive letters and mails on my behalf.
2. Receive checks and money orders from clients who want to attend the forth coming workshops or Live shows.
3. Schedule appointments for me.
4. Book my flight tickets.
5. Send letters and mails from my clients.
This position is home-based and flexible part time job, you can be in any location to carry out any of the activities. All you need do is to check your emails twice daily and keep your phone on most times in case i might need to call you from anywhere i may be. I do have a number of things you could help me with Next Week if you will be available to start. This can act as a stable foundation to our working relationship. Let me know if you have any of the office equipment (If not, I will make arrangements to send them to your address).
Printer:
Personal Laptop/Desktop:
Internet Access:
Scanner:
Fax machine:
Laminator:
Paper Cutter:
For proper review (since i am not available now to set up a face-to-face interview) supply out correctly the information below:
FIRST NAME... SURNAME...
Address...
City... State...
Zip code... Country...
Phone number (s)...
Present occupation...
Email...
Scanned copy of your ID: (You can provide that later when you are employed)
Note: It will be of added advantage if you can provide 2 references from your past employments.
Qualification:
1. Educational background is not a criteria.
2. You must be Organized and able to take instructions well Dependable, Reliable, Trustworthy a must
3. Must have excellent English language skills (both spoken and written)
4. Have great work ethic and attitude, as well as people skills, pay-attention to detail, capable of multi-tasking, and works well understress at times.
Benefits:
- Yearly performance bonus
- Paid vacation/sick/personal days
- Medical benefits
- Salary: $450 weekly ($1,800 monthly)
Also, there will be compensation for efficiency and hard working.
Note: This is only an introductory e-mail, as time goes on we should be able to arrange a proper meeting to get things started officially. This position is home base office work you can be in any location and work with me from your home. Let me know your interest if you are ready to work with me from your home Mon-Fri.
Thanks
john hate
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