I have my resume posted on careerbuilder.com as I was downsized from my job a few months ago. I received an email from a "John Bigando" stating he had reviewed my resume on careerbuilder.com and was inviting me to participate in an online conference. I responded stating I would like to attend and at the specified time, logged onto this "chat".
Participants were told about a phone company called Excel or Vartec, in which if they recruited others to join this long distance phone plan, each participant would receive a commission of 2% from every paid phone bill. Participants are able to do this as long as they prove they are worthy to work for Vartec, and of course, a $398 fee.
As I sat in the chat, I came to this site, rippoffreport, and searched for this business. Sure enough, there are complaints about this being a scam. When the chat opened up for questions, I posted the link of the complaints in the chat room. I was quickly booted out of the chat room and received an error message that said "Goodbye".
People out of work are vulnerable to this type of scam and I urge you to be vigilant.
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