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LisboaSightSeeing, Llc Scam

"Greatings My name is Patricia Townsend, I am talent hunter with the company LisboaSightSeeing, Llc, I came across your information. I believe you are one of the best talent for opportunity as Journey Arranger. Let me provide short description of business, we are multinational traveling group which has been developing. Our agency creates desirable environment, we provide comfortable compensation and the business {%ROT :provides|has|gives|allows for%} comfortable schedule, as a result you be able stay with your day responsibilities and also receive extra income. With our agency you could be growing as well as be able of finding use for your capacity. You’ll get following benefits as a member of our company: -Healthy income -comfortable timetable: five to eight hours per week. -No expenses required. -Provided time off other reimbursements. I wanted mention that training is free..."
—Guest MissM

Jobs Bank

Well Here in Toronto scammers sent opening job to Gov site (jobs bank ). Some use a legitimate website of a company but in reply they use regular yahoo, gmail. Another type of scam is posted under this title: Automobile inspector. This is posted every 2-3 weeks frequently. These are usually low performance agencies that have no job openings at all but just collect information for future use or who knows, maybe for some illegal activities.
—Guest Moe

Melyssa Gill & Elite Cargo

"Hi, ... I have found your resume in jobboard website database and think you are a perfect candidate for this job which we offer. Title: Financial Operations Specialist.Eligibility Criteria: No Experience is Required in Financial Services. Duration: Long term with 2 weeks probation period. Location: New Zealand or AustraliaIf you are interested, please reply with your updated resume.Best regards, Elite Cargo Solutions..."
—Guest Poo

AEG Job Scam

"The Hiring Desk of the company has reviewed your resume and we believe you have the required qualifications to proceed. And your resume has just been reviewed by the (Head Dept) This is a Accounting Manager, Accounting Payroll Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Book keeping, Clerical Admin, Credit Correspondent, Customer Service, Data Entry, Employee benefits specialists or professional benefits administrators, Executive Assistant, Finance and Accounting, Medical Biller/Coding, Pension Manager, Project Development ,Production Manufacturing,Receptionist and Front desk, Human Resources Manager, Typist Clerk and IT jobs position ,Working hours are from 8am-3pm,Monday-Friday(could be flexible)The starting pay is $30/hr for this position,we also offer part time work and you are also expected to come online through Yahoo Messenger during working hours..."
—Guest 45sgirls

Another Way to Find Scams

Right click the email. Scroll to "View Source" read the mime header- often says it (address didn't even pass filters) Look at the alleged email address and IP numbers. You can use a search engine and enter "who is 198.00.0.0" or whatever. I set my email to exclusive, but am fascinated at what comes in to junk mail. I don't open them, I view source. It's also a great way of tracking and reporting phishing scams. Often, people's email addresses have been spoofed and legit users don't even know they are sending out spam. There are hundreds of places to report abuse and security issues. It takes us all to spend a little time and to help make the Internet a great road to travel despite the "highway robbers".
—LindaSView

Rocksonics is a SCAM!!!

They ask R170 for training material and apparently it looks like its been put together by a 12 year old. When you're done with doing the work they don't pay. Don't fall for this one.
—Guest Brandon

Sounds Like a Scam

"Hi! We havestudied your resume. We are interested. I hope you will become a member of our team because you meet the initial qualifications and we look forward to working with you. Important! Vacancy description, responsibilities, income level and the requirements to candidates are published on the website on the Jobs page. Please review the website for more details. http://www.oyo.biz/reg Your next step is to complete the online application on the JOBS page of the website. Should you have any questions after visiting our website or couldn't find the right answers on the site please respond to this email. I will respond to you the answer personally or will add it to the FAQ section andnotify you about it. The website address can be found in my signature. Best Regards, Mr. J. Smith
—Guest Lennie

Debtadv.com Scam

They offer you a job as credit manager but they hack other bank account, then wire or transfer the money to you, then you're to send the money to another manager which is false. When the bank gets wind of what happen they lock you out and you get stuck paying the money back and the debtadv company goes into the wind and you're left holding the bag. Also they say you will make 700 a week which is a lie also. Stay away from these people. They are stealing lots of money and you get stuck. Their company is a fake check and the website has no phone numbers at all. When they hire you and deposit the money into your account they call and call until you send it. WATCH OUT!
—mchl513

service@paypal.com® SCAM

THE BELOW IS A SCAM: parker johnson parkerjhnsn07654@gmail.com. He uses serveral other names so this is not the only name used... This information is a scam.. he will send FAKE paypal receipts and would say that Paypal would need tracking number for the money to be in your account... THIS IS NOT TRUE.... His paypal email address is service@paypal.com®....
—Guest Alexia

CareerBuilder: Career offer ID 089211

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT: Employment Agreement between Best Assistant LLC (the "Company") and _________the "Employee"). The Company employs the Employee on the following terms and conditions: 1. Salary Probationary Period: The Company will pay Employee a fixed salary of $2,200 for the services of the Employee. Trial period lasts for 30 days or 30-40 work hours (depending on tasks). Regular Employment (upon completion of the trial period): Your beginning rate of compensation is $33,000 annual salary + bonuses ($2,750 every month + bonuses). In addition to this compensation, you will also be paid a commission based on customers’ bonus. Payment is sent monthly by check or direct bank deposit. The Employee will be provided with a corporate card to pay for out-of-pocket expenses, in accordance with our policies after you sign a one year contract (upon successful completion of the test period). 2. Duties and Position The Company hires the Employee..."
—Guest Eazinn2001

Simon Group - Indeed.com Employment Scam

I responded to an add that this company posted on Indeed.com, and received an email saying that my application was being reviewed and requesting further information such as my date and place of birth, place of citizenship and residence. Within 24 hours I received another email offering me the position with a very detailed contract asking that I submit very detailed bank account information upon accepting the offer. I did not respond and have so far reported this company to the FTC, econsumer.gov and Google.
—Guest heatherchevelle

GhaTech Job Scam

Hello Job Seekers, Ghatech Construction Co, Ltd London, is a Road & Building construction firm based in Ghana with head Office in the United Kingdom.The company has undertaken extensive Road and Building construction works throughout UK and Ghana since 1985 of its existence. The company offers world-class construction services from project conception through commissioning and startup. Our Services Include: • Road Construction • Civil Engineering Works • Building Construction • Construction of Drainage Structures, Culverts and U/Drains • Sewerage Engineering Works. GhaTech construction company require the services of construction workers from every part of the world, we seek reliable and oriented candidates with or without construction experience for placement.GhaTech construction company Ltd intends to invite prime experienced individuals/ expatriates capable of rendering expertise services in the fields below: We require qualified Blaster, Equipment Helper, Panel Operator...."
—Guest Damien

Craigslist Job Scam

"Our recruitment team viewed your resume published on (Craigslist Job Application :Administrative Assitant/ Office Assistant - Full Time/ Part Time) and we are pleased with your qualifications,we believe you have the required qualifications to undergo an online interview. You are required to setup a yahoo mail account (mail.yahoo.com) and a yahoo instant messenger (messenger.yahoo.com).After this process is done,you are to add up Mr Toy Scott on His yahoo ID ( ts.works@yahoo.com ) to your yahoo buddy list and Instant Messenger her for the interview Asap for the interview so that you can get Started for the position.Interview schedule: ASAPb Once again screen name on yahoo messenger is : ( ts.works ). Hope to read back from you as soon as possible. Regards, HR Dept."
—Guest Audrey

Premium Cargo Company, Ainsley Cherry

"I have found your application in jobboard website database and think you are a perfect candidate for this job which we offer. Title: Financial Operations Specialist. Eligibility Criteria: No Experience is Required in Financial Services. Duration: Long term with 2 weeks probation period. Location: New Zealand or Australia. If you are interested, please reply with your updated resume. Take care, Premium Cargo Company"
—Guest Vanessa

Premium Cargo Email Scam

"Good afternoon, (my full name) We have found your resume in jobboard website database and believe you are a perfect candidate for this job which we offer. Title: Financial Operations Specialist Eligibility Criteria: No Experience is Required in Financial Services. Duration: Long term with 2 weeks probation period. Location: New Zealand or Australia. If you are interested, please reply with your updated resume. Have a good day, Premium Cargo Company"
—Guest Boom

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