From the article: Job Scam Examples - Typical Job Scam Examples
There are a variety of internet job scams, ranging from fake jobs to scams that try and collect your personal information. Are you aware of scams that should be added to the list? Share Scam Information
Setting Up an Interview
- I just received a email from a women named Jane Henderson which I assume is fake, she wanted to set up an interview with only after I did a credit check because I was would be provided a credit card and car with the job. I checked out their website an everything is disconnected or they have all the same numbers for everything an its based out of Belize apparently.
- —Guest kris
International Parcel Service
- The company responded to me through a job board. The address was in San Jose Ca. to a steel company. The phone number is unlisted but the exchange is located in LA. I can't confirm any information in this e-mail response to my resume on a popular job board.
- —Guest Gizzie
Administrative Assistant
- I applied for this position on Craig's List and they responded and requested a credit report which is not a common request from a legitimate professional organization. Also the email address was from someone different than the person who signed the email. A legitimate company will have you sign a background check authorization and they will usually only do that after they call you in for an interview! Be careful out there!
- —lmsolo
Wire Scams
- I singed up with this company to be an admin/sales support. I was given transfers to wire out for things they sell. Today, my bank informed me the transfers were bogus don't go for a job with them ever,
- —Guest char
Security and Customer Service Scam
- They advertised security jobs and customer service jobs. They met with us and we filled out applications and did an on the spot interview. If hired, you were required to pay $65 for your uniform. Two weeks later we had orientation. We all signed up for events that we were available for and were supposed to get our official schedule that friday. Long story short, we have no uniforms, no jobs, and we could never get the lady, "Linda Billups" to return any of our calls or emails. We had to file a police report, we also found out that she recieved $65 from 200 which she got away with $13,000.
- —Guest Patrise Washington
Redirect Scams
- The email you will receive will say in subject line (Second Attempt) or (Third Attempt) Additional employment information for (your name here). When you read the details it tells you to click on an email address go to a web site because a perspective employer has requested information. The web site tells you, you are being redirected. Redirects spell trouble and this is a SCAM to get you to buy a consumer report on yourself which would involve giving confidential information like a SS#. When you opt-out (at bottom of message) they then tell you NO EMPLOYER was involved. The further I researched this site I found that it's connected to a large no. of other HR etc. site all going to this same IP address which I have also received but have never checked out. Once they get your information who knows what identity theft you may experience.
- —Guest Bren in MN
Crystal Employment - are they legit?
- I posted my resume on careerbuilder and monster. They keep emailing me with opportunities but will not tell me where the jobs even are. There is a link to a form where they want you to put in your name etc. which I am not filling out. Anyone else contacted by them?
- —Kentlandsgal
Medical Payments
- This company made me sign a contract, reassured me several times they were legit and gave me their company info. Long story short they sent me a bogus check from someone in INDIANA-postmarked AL?? in which I fell for the Western Union plot to wire them the payment for their "client" who purchased a wheelchair in which I kept a commission percentage. Now I owe my bank for the bogus check and they are no where to be found. They got my info off of Careerbuilder so don't respond to ANY of their employers unless you meet with them in person. This was a horrible learning experience so don't be fooled like me!
- —Guest ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
Wire Transfers
- I came across this guy when I sent an email to company, I do not know if he works for the company or not, the company does seem to be legit and has been on news programs but what this guy does is he tells you there is a 2 week probation period, has you do some research and email him with results, then the next "job" is for a company to purchase an item but the item is out of USA and they need to wire transfer you money to then Western Union to other country and keep some extra amount for yourself. He can get downright rude when you hesitate to do this and states how he understands it is an inconvenience and that is whey extra $ is offered. They offer to pay you certain figure after 2 weeks then you will sign a one year contract for $30k a year salary paid weekly by check or direct deposit. Please be aware. Don't do ANY wire transfers or Western Union out of U.S.A.
- —Guest CB
Furniture Kits
- This is a work at home scam involoving the assembly of small doll house furniture for $200.00. The sent me $50.00 worth of material a very brief, detailed explanation of how to assemble information. Then after I sent them the finished product they sent me a letter saying that they had paid me once for these items and would not pay me again for the same assembled kits. I have many years of experience making and reading blue prints (black line drawings) and working with designing and assembling craft projects carpentry and mechanical products. I haven't bothered to contact them but I am happy to share my experience with others. Only fools go where Angels dare not tread.
- —Guest Clarence
Account Rep Job
- This person/people sent an email. It proposed a possible bookeeper/account representative position. They stated they reviewed my resume, which I do have posted on several legitimate job search sites like careerbuilder.com, etc. I thought the amount of money they were offering was a little suspicious, so I responded with my name, address and phone number. About two days later the UPS man showed up at my door with an overnight envelope. I opened it and there was just a check for $4,950.00. I called the bank it was drawn from and they advised me it was a fraudulent check. Then I checked my spam box and there was an e-mail from the same email address advising me to cash the check immediately, keep 10% and wire the rest to an address in the UK. I wrote them back and told them I knew they were frauds and they actually had the nerve to threaten me stating "WATCH OUT....I WILL GET YOU".
- —Guest almostscammed
Work From Home Scams
- I thought about doing work from home, when I order program for working for Google and other programs, they ask for credit card and charge for $1.00, but the problems is that they did not download on my computer. It seem they took $1.00 for nothing. I decided not do this again. This was a scam.
- —Guest Roy Jacobson
Front Desk Assistant
- Attached resume to requested email response received back was to provide them with a credit report in order to continue the application process. There are other job postings on craigs list that now say FRAUD due to the fact that they have requested credit reports and this is another one that needs to have that done to.
- —Guest Craigs List
DATA CAPTURING
- I replied to a advert stating that a company is looking for people to help transfer old hospital documents into word drafts. They stated they have hundreds of filing cabinets full of docs that needs to be captured. I needed to send through my cv, and since at that stage I was applying for many positions, I emailed them my CV. Now they know where I live!!! I was then emailed by Kerri Swapnil, who send me a very nice letter stating that I need to transfer $50 using paypal. According to the letter I will cover that money with my first assignment, and I transfered it. After my payment I received a email (which was promised). But instead of receiving my first typing assignment, I received a draft copy of 3 letters (the same letters that was send to me) I was so angry. I emailed her, and she didn't reply. I found another email contact on the paypal account I transfered the money, and still no reply. This happened about a year ago. It really such to me stupid!!
- —NanetteA
Data entry from home
- Was searching 'jobsite' and came across the data entry job from home scam. I knew it was a scam straight off, and after emailing the address provided a few times it was confirmed as any contact details were refused and I could see holes in the description.
- —Guest Caz
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