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
MEDTECH INTERNATIONAL
- 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
Ask-Sunday Brian J. Clark
- I came across this guy when I sent an email to company called AskSunday, 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. It seems very legit and he uses info@ask-sunday.biz address not a hotmail/gmail/yahoo account. Please be aware. Don't do ANY wire transfers or Western Union out of U.S.A.
- —Guest CB
Tiny Details
- 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
resumejoboffer@gmail.com
- This person/people sent an email from the email resumejoboffer@gmail.com. It proposed a possible bookeeper/account representative position at Barnes & Noble. 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 to Kazeem Dawodu at 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
NYC Tours
- They claimed they have a job where they give you a car and let you drive passengers from hotels and give NYC tours, but I kept being promised to work and never worked. They even told me I couldnt work unless I have $ for some special license, then give even more to be insured under there cars. the also claimed to work with the Ritz Carlton in NYC and I called and they never heard of the guy or company. So please be careful. The post was on craigslist. I was dumb enough to give money and never ever worked 1 day with them. I am now trying to get the $ back.
- —Guest A
truck driving hiring scam
- The truck driving hiring scam was advertised as free. Nobody told me I would be hired to work for a truck driving company until after training started.
- —Guest Jason
Dream Services Corporate & Personal VIP
- Per your request - I am giving you more information about this position plus frequently asked questions: Q: What is this about, what exactly would I be doing? A: -Make all pre-arrangements for our customers and provide assistance with any request during stay (30% of time) -Collect information and make other arrangements over the Internet/phone (70% of time, Work from Home, if no customers in your area to assist). Visit our website http://www.services-dream.com/extra/careers.htm for more details. Q: Where is this job located? Will I need to move somewhere? A: No relocation is required. Most tasks are possible to do either by visiting places/meeting people in your area or the phone/Internet. Q: Is there any interview required? A: As I understand you have already studied our official website and have a general understanding of assistants duties and responsibilities. There're no fixed arrangement
- —Lynnftc1
The Design Studio
- We are glad to inform you that HR department successfully verified your information. Though we had several strong applicants your track record proved to be more substantial and built up to a higher score. Please accept our congratulations. You are approved for Financial Manager position and we hope you will significantly contribute to our company’s growth making it a stronger player in the market. Please find attached your signed Employment Agreement. We will send you its hard copy and your Employee ID card via regular mail. Please read below for more information on your future duties and activities. We already have a number of customers and ready to start rendering our services. It is very important that we serve all our clients in the best way possible and you will have to demonstrate your competence and accurate performance when synchronizing incompatible financial systems. This is the key factor to keep up our company’s reputation and position in the market
- —Lynnftc1
Transfer money SCAM
- I went to go cash the M/O and the teller said it was a fake that there was a few things was wrong with the M/O. Luckily she caught it. or i would of had to pay $870.00. I have just confirmed from my customer that a payment has been sent to you and you would be receiving the first payment via UPS COURIER SERVICES today on or before 12noon. Please make sure you are present at the address you have given to me to be able to receive the Money order from my customer.Right now my co-worker has moved to Lagos-Nigeria so i want the money sent down there now.Once you have the cashed amount in your hand, you are to deduct your 10% as agreed and western union charges and send the remaining 90% to my staff with the name below. my co-workers are presently in LAGOS- NIGERIA IN AFRICA trying to buy some African woods for my painting and sculpture for my exhibition coming up next month, So I will want you to have the money sent to them there to enable them get all the materials in time.
- —Guest Page
Buyer Beaware
- Well this wasn't exactly a scam but more a Buyer Beware message. I thought I was only going to pay $1.95 and got zapped $79.90 for the tiny little terms and services. I also was expecting a package and never got one but did get routed to some websites telling me how to buy stuff and sell it on E-Bay.Wow like I got extra to spend along with everyone else in this here recession
- —MissSusan54
Davies Estates
- Hi Lynn, Thank you for signing up with our company. The 10th of August will be the first day of training for you and another applicant. Each of you possesses similar skills and knowledge that’s why the trial period is so important to decide on one of the competitors. You need to understand that we are making an extremely large investment (of time and money) in training our entry-level hires and want to make sure we hire only the best. I will assign some basic, introductory tasks for the first week of training to make sure you can handle them on your own a short while later. Before you can start I’d like to review the tasks for the first few days and what we aim to achieve. During your training you will learn how to work with other members of your team. This firstly implies better understanding of what other members of the team do. By the end of the week you should prove your ability to perform the essentials of the Finance Representative - you might be functi
- —Lynnftc1
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