IDENTITY THEFT/FRAUD - no monetary $amount has been identified yet...
In response to a Craigslist Ad for a "Shop Supervisor" in Stockton, CA posted on 7/16 posting ID: 3143707259
The ad stated:
"We are a growing firm that designs, produces, installs various signage. The development in our company requires the inclusion of a new staff associate. A good shop supervisor is required to coordinate and complete assignments on a timely schedule.
Duties:
Manage all store duties which includes management of one shop assistant
Maintain a clean, safe, workplace
Cooperate with Project Managers for informative reporting and differences
Manage and synchronize project schedlues for punctual delivery.
Keep equipment in a neat and organized fashion at all times
Propose and carry out internal time and expense saving solutions.
Location: Stockton
Compensation: $44,000 - $49,000
After I responded to this job ad, "Gilda Hurst" from "1st Premier Staffing" emailed me from an email address (Gilda Hurst stating her interest in me and providing the following info to continue the application process. (FYI I XXXXX'd out any personal references to me for my privacy):
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Hello XXXXXX, (I ommitted my name)
I am Gilda, the hiring staffing assistant. I got your resume today,
and I am excited to let you know that I think you are an awesome candidate.
Your previous job history is a huge plus. If you choose,
I would like to move you forward in the application process now!
The next step is to get your info over to Diane the hiring manager.
To avoid problems, she only views resumes that are viewable online.
To load your resume complete the instructions below:
1. Go to the our web site:
Kpbproperty.com/application/
(Copy and paste this link to your address bar if it is not clickable)
2. Next, enter your personal info and upload your resume.
IMPORTANT! Each applicant is required to have a personal application
code in order to fill the application.
Your code is: XXXXXXXXX (I ommitted this code)
Let me know when you finish the instructions.
If you don't contact me by tomorrow I'll assume that you are not interested
in the job, and I'll go on to the next candidate.
XXXXXX, you're a decent candidate for the job,
but I will move on to the next candidate if I have to.
Gilda
1st Premier Staffing
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As you can see, "Gilda's" contact info was garbled. I Googled "1st Premier Staffing" and found a multitude of complaints filed against the ficticious staffing agency. I did find a similar legitimate staffing company in Stockton, CA named "Premier Staffing" and I spoke to a Staffing Manager who confirmed receiving 3 other calls in regards to "1st Premier Staffing opportunities posted on Craigslist. She had shared that the other applicants had provided even more personal info in response to the alleged 1st Premier Staffing online application process.in some cases, I had learned that applicants had provided their CC#/SS# info to pay for an alleged background check, etc.
I have not yet been asked for CC# or SS# info from "Gilda" but did unfortunately complete an online personality survey and successfully uploaded my resume to the alleged propert management company "kpbproperty.com".
I found out after the fact, that "kpbproperty.com" is a suspicious website not offering any phone#/address info, etc.
I alerted Craigslist.com today (7/18) of the SCAM and in addition, I am now posting a formal complaint on this site as well.
It's a shame that in these hard times for job seekers, that they are still prone to being solicited by indentity thieves, etc.
Please be careful when responding to craigslist job opportunities.
I have learned the hard way to FIRST research if the company/entity posting its job ad is legitimate and easily accessible via phone/website/address/etc
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