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Reader Submissions: Post a Job Scam

By , About.com Guide

It's a sad fact that some internet job listings are scams. Some job scammers are out to steal your personal information, while others ask you to pay upfront for services or cash fake checks for them. Did you get an offer that was too good to be true? If you've had contact with a scammer, share the information here to warn others and help them avoid getting scammed.

Disclaimer: These reviews were submitted by About.com users and were not written by the About.com Guide to Job Search. Please remember that reviews are the opinion of the reviewer only, if you have a different opinion please feel free to submit your own review.

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DPDmailing, aka DPDsending Scam

Actor entities seemed to be working off a patterned routine Each possessing uncanny fore knowledge to help me pass or side step each red flag-able step as they transpired.There were over 41 emails to…More

Atlantic Consulting "Account Executive"

After coming across the Account Executive position, I was more than excited to interview. After doing a bit of research, I concluded that there was suspicion. The website is generated from a cheap we…More

Blue Gate Security LTD in the UK

They are asking for £60 ukash voucher number (for the CRB check)). They said their client will not except a CRB check from anyone else, but CRB only costs £30. Also saying you have to send …More

Safesimplecommissions.com Scam

The first company video (a guy & his wife & kids) from the email gets you to pay a " reduced one time donation" to get the 3 profit website sources free with lifetime access and 100% risk free refund…More

LetGroup eMarketing Agency Scam

They're asking money to be sent to someone via Western Union. Scammer's name is : gerthy jo maratonMakati City PHILIPPINES , Filipino scammerThey ask for money to be sent to : gerthy jo maratonvia We…More

Vex Corp Incorporated Scam

Applied for a position on-line, which I believed (according to the original job description) was to promote a product (which I originally thought, based on an e-mail I received from the originator, w…More

Wellbid Scam

I didn't get paid. They said they will pay me monthly thru PayPal. They even want me to setup a Verified Premier account on Paypal. I emailed them about it, but didn't get any answer. I gave effort o…More

Craigslist Housesitter Scam

-Person can't meet me because he is in London or out of country-No interview necessary for a job in someone’s home-sending me a check not cash-Other users have posted same email as craigslist h…More

Tsavorite Holdings Limited and Mareka Investments Limited Scams

I was pretty sure it was a scam but just in case it wasn't, I stuck with it. I need a job so I didn't want to pass it up if it was legit. At first it seems like all you will be doing is clerical type…More

Charles Avenell, Clarity Group Scam

The person texted me on my phone which i don't find professional and he said are you there? and am I interested? The phone number 315.272.4392. Any time I was contacted by a legit company they would …More

Ramal LTD Scam

When I received this email. I thought it's real. However, I researched their company's website, there's a big section for job vacancies, and only a little information about the company's products and…More

Fake Walgreens Job Scam

Just very odd communication, not professional at all. I don't think Walgreens would conduct interviews this way. They asked me two questions in 30 minutes. Never have I had any company ask to do an I…More

International Support of Packing Package Sending Scam

They promise money, but in my opinion, you will never get it. You do not know if you are mailing legitimate items or if you are attempting to mail stolen items. It is simply not worth it. They will s…More

Scammers Pretending to be Applied Business Solutions (ABS) UK

I did sign on to yahoo on a Wednesday morning. Michelle was very nice. During the interview, she sent me a letter via email from company and also what the job entails. It certainly sounded too good t…More

Charles Avenell masquerading as The Clarity Group, LLC

Almost same as previously posted job posting scam on About.com (same name Charles Avenell, different company)Very poor English grammar.Email talking about payment via check or direct deposit - not re…More

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