Hi, I found a job as a personal assistant on craigslist. I emailed the person for more information and got this back:
"Good day,
In response to my Craigslist post,I am in search of dependable individual with a high pedigree to help me handle my Business errands.Do take time to go through this introductory mail and feel free to pass any questions
Henry Wilson is My name and I have been A photographer for over 14years and also has been teaching photography for 8years.I bring a unique teaching style to students which will guarantee creative and fun learning by all student photographers while elevating them to new,exciting photographic heights that they have only dreamed of.I often conduct LIVE slide/talk lectures on Understanding Exposure,the Art of Seeing, Macro Photography and Photographing People throughout the USA,CANADA, Great Britain and Asia.At the moment,I am in a work-shop in Canada.I will be here for a month after which I will fly down to Paris for a Live-slide/talk show lectures with some students.
YOUR DUTIES AS MY PERSONAL ASSISTANT.
While I am out of the states,I need some one who can stand in the gap for me.His/her duties will be:
-To receive letters and mails on my behalf.
-Receive Payments from clients who want to attend the forth coming workshops or Live shows
-Schedule appointments for me.
-Book my flight tickets. Send letters and mails from my clients.
This position is home-based and a flexible part time job,you can be in any location you will be working from your home doing all the activities.All you need do is to check your emails twice daily and keep your phone on most times in case I might need to call you from anywhere I may be.I do have a number of things you could help me with this week if you will be available to start.
Let me know if you have any of the office equipment (If not),I will make arrangements to send them to your address
Printer:
Personal Laptop/Desktop:
Internet Access:
Scanner:
Fax machine:
Laminator:
Paper Cutter:
For proper review(since i am not available now to set up a face-to-face interview) supply out correctly the information below .
FULL NAME :
Full Street Address(Not PO Box) :
Apt No :
City, State, Zip Code:
Age:
Present Occupation:
Cell Phone Number:
Age:
Home Phone Number:
Email:
Note: It will be of added advantage if you can provide 2 references from your past employments.
QUALIFICATION:
-Educational background is not a criteria.
-You must be Organized and able to take instructions well Dependable, Reliable, Trustworthy a must
-Must have excellent English language skills (both spoken and written)
-Have great work ethic and attitude,pay-attention to detail, capable of multi-tasking, and works well under stress at times
Benefits:
- Yearly performance bonus
- Paid vacation/sick/personal days
- Medical benefits
Salary:
$500 weekly($2,000 monthly)
Also,there will be compensation for efficiency and hard work.
Regards
This is the email he used: [email protected]
I am now sure this is a scam as there are other similar posts, but that was after I sent him the information he needed for the "proper review".
Should I be worried about him stealing and using my identity?
What steps should I take so nothing would happen to me?
"Good day,
In response to my Craigslist post,I am in search of dependable individual with a high pedigree to help me handle my Business errands.Do take time to go through this introductory mail and feel free to pass any questions
Henry Wilson is My name and I have been A photographer for over 14years and also has been teaching photography for 8years.I bring a unique teaching style to students which will guarantee creative and fun learning by all student photographers while elevating them to new,exciting photographic heights that they have only dreamed of.I often conduct LIVE slide/talk lectures on Understanding Exposure,the Art of Seeing, Macro Photography and Photographing People throughout the USA,CANADA, Great Britain and Asia.At the moment,I am in a work-shop in Canada.I will be here for a month after which I will fly down to Paris for a Live-slide/talk show lectures with some students.
YOUR DUTIES AS MY PERSONAL ASSISTANT.
While I am out of the states,I need some one who can stand in the gap for me.His/her duties will be:
-To receive letters and mails on my behalf.
-Receive Payments from clients who want to attend the forth coming workshops or Live shows
-Schedule appointments for me.
-Book my flight tickets. Send letters and mails from my clients.
This position is home-based and a flexible part time job,you can be in any location you will be working from your home doing all the activities.All you need do is to check your emails twice daily and keep your phone on most times in case I might need to call you from anywhere I may be.I do have a number of things you could help me with this week if you will be available to start.
Let me know if you have any of the office equipment (If not),I will make arrangements to send them to your address
Printer:
Personal Laptop/Desktop:
Internet Access:
Scanner:
Fax machine:
Laminator:
Paper Cutter:
For proper review(since i am not available now to set up a face-to-face interview) supply out correctly the information below .
FULL NAME :
Full Street Address(Not PO Box) :
Apt No :
City, State, Zip Code:
Age:
Present Occupation:
Cell Phone Number:
Age:
Home Phone Number:
Email:
Note: It will be of added advantage if you can provide 2 references from your past employments.
QUALIFICATION:
-Educational background is not a criteria.
-You must be Organized and able to take instructions well Dependable, Reliable, Trustworthy a must
-Must have excellent English language skills (both spoken and written)
-Have great work ethic and attitude,pay-attention to detail, capable of multi-tasking, and works well under stress at times
Benefits:
- Yearly performance bonus
- Paid vacation/sick/personal days
- Medical benefits
Salary:
$500 weekly($2,000 monthly)
Also,there will be compensation for efficiency and hard work.
Regards
This is the email he used: [email protected]
I am now sure this is a scam as there are other similar posts, but that was after I sent him the information he needed for the "proper review".
Should I be worried about him stealing and using my identity?
What steps should I take so nothing would happen to me?