I applied for a job on detroit. Craiglist.org. Driver Job was the job title. So obviously I'm looking for work, so I applied. I just received an email from the person I applied to. Dr. Beckker, and forwarded my resume, with a letter explaining my interest and experience. It soudned too good to be true, so being the scam finder I am, I researched. I know the site said don't use all caps, but I copied what he sent as his reply to my resume submission. So please don't be mad! This is what I found.
Here's the ad (I would've posted only the link but he can delete it at any time):
Seeking a part-time Activity Assistant/Driver with experience working with seniors with dementia preferred and the ability to develop positive relationships with the elderly. Possession of Class B drivers license preferred but not required, good driving record, and good communications skills. Able to speak in front of groups and organized. Sensitivity to needs of the frail elderly essential. $600/week
Location: michigan
Compensation: $600/week
Telecommuting is ok.
This is a part-time job.
This is a contract job.
This is at a non-profit organization.
This is an internship job
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Phone calls about this job are ok.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
End ad
Here's his response:
Hello,
Thanks for your response, i need to do a brief introduction about my self, i am Dr. Keneth Cole Bakker, i am the present CEO of DE' ALANS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, site #117 new port, Scotland, we are specialized in taking exhibitions, holding lectures and special events for both adult and youth education activities in architectural development. I would be coming over to the United State for a private research on educational architectural, and construction design and would be working with The United State Architecture Foundation (USAF) and i am glad to read from you as regards the driving job. I have good preparation concerning our pick up and for other purposes which we might need you for, which everything is okay with us, We believe you are fit for this position in as much as you will prove yourself a reliable, loyal and good person. We will be arriving on the 10 March. I will prefer you have your car available and if your car will not be available due to our schedule let us know so that we can make arrangement to hire a car,
I am offering you $600 weekly and I want to know if you going to be available through out our stay and we will be staying for 8 weeks. Youwill make yourself available 5 times a week to our schedule for 3 hours each day and that should be after sunset around 3:00 Pmto 6:00pm each working day, you will be working on Monday, Thursday, Friday. You will be picking us up from the airport to the hotel on our first arrival and we will be arriving in the morning around 9:00Am to 10:00Am and after our arrival you will be picking us up from the hotel to anywhere we wants to go, Also I want you to know that my Personal Assistant here in united state will be sending you a Paycheck that will cover your first week payment which is $600 and our travel expenses and after you have cash the Paycheck you will deduct your first week payment $600 and the remaining funds will be sent to our Travel Agent through western union money transfer or money gram for our travel expenses, accommodation and any other expenses like gas for the vehicle and more. The paycheck is going to be an instantly cash because we don't want to have any delay and it will be well prepared soon and send out to you. All details regarding our travel will be provided to you as soon you receive the Paycheck and send the remain money to the travel agent for our travel expenses, hotel accommodation, gas for the car and some other necessary things. Get back to me as soon as possible with the following details to prepare the Paycheck with
my personal assistant and send it out to you, if you are good with the offer so that we can have
a good and comfortable preparation before our arrival schedule.
Full name:
mailing address
city:
state:
zip code:
CELL PHONE:
HOME PHONE:
GENDER:
D.O. B
MARITAL STATUS:
BEST TIME TO CALL:
PRESENT JOB STATUS/POSITION: Did you accept my offer? All i need from you is total
honesty and sincerity. I know you will be committed to the work, You will also have a nice period of working with my wife. I will look forward to your e mail with the required information. Here is my phone number 447024045987 please dial as presented for international calls, I will be waiting to hear from you
Regards
Here's what else I found - complaints
http://smallbusiness. Att. Yahoo.com/r-answers-a0710101102AAA4RPi-k-London
Beware people. Just wanted to make the info available.
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