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#242805 by Robby Sun Mar 22, 2015 6:32 pm
I received a phone text from (206) 400-9533 requesting a job interview for Apollo HealthCare using IM Messenger. Having just completed my B.S. degree I have my resume posted and am registered on different job sites so I am not sure where they received my information. The following transcript with personal data hidden follows. Red flags were appearing early (not the least being this is an IM interview) especially with the pay rate and benefits but was cemented when they began discussing mailing me checks to deposit and then immediately purchase software from their vendor using account infor they would provide. I had Googled Apollo HealthCare and this company does exist but I am sure their name has been hijacked by these scammers.

Robby: Are you there?
onlineinterview10104: Hello RObert
onlineinterview10104: Robert
onlineinterview10104: Good Morning and how are you doing today?
Robby: Are you there?
onlineinterview10104: Yes i am
onlineinterview10104: Good Afternoon
onlineinterview10104: How are you doing today
onlineinterview10104: ?
Robby: Fine. Both my fiance and I attend church and I am on the vestry while she is the Treasurer. This means we usually do not get home till early afternoon or later having to stay and take care of Business.
onlineinterview10104: I understand.
Robby: How should we conduct the interview?
onlineinterview10104: I believe you are here and ready for the job interview and briefings where you will get to know all about the job position as well as the company information and history ?
Robby: Can you describe the position and location?
onlineinterview10104: Let's get started.

I am Mrs Kendall Northington, 51 years old from Apollo Healthcare, while we are about to start with the Job Briefing and Interview, i would like you to Please introduce yourself indicating your full name,sex, age and where are you located ?
Robby: Ro********., male, 57 years old, located in ********, MO which is an hour south of St. Louis.
onlineinterview10104: These are the requirements for the position...
-Are you a U.S. Citizen, Canadian Citizen Green -Card Holder
-Must be fluent in communication and English
-Must have a clear criminal charges
-Must be atleast 40wpm average
-Must be 18+ average.....

I believe you have no issues here?
Robby: The only issue might be the 40 WPM (i'm assuming your talking about keyboard typing)
onlineinterview10104: Yes
onlineinterview10104: THE POSITIONS AVAILABLE ARE : 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,Senior Management in Operations or Finance, Project Development ,Receptionist and Front desk, Human Resources Manager, Typist Clerk and IT jobs .engineering jobs,audit director or Risk Director,graphic, web design and others etc.
onlineinterview10104: which of the above position is your field of profession?
Robby: IT. I have 25+ years experience, an AA degree (Computer Sci major) 1985 and a BS (Computer Sci major) 2014
onlineinterview10104: Good
onlineinterview10104: Just follow the briefing and you can ask questions when i am through. Let me know when you have finished reading every line. You will be allowed to ask questions later.With each line just respond with an OK?
Robby: OK
onlineinterview10104: Apollo Healthcare is an organization dedicated to bringing new healthcare funding and wellness strategies to mid-sized employers. Our organization is in a unique position in the group health insurance industry. There is not another Apollo.

For nearly thirty years, the team that founded Apollo Healthcare has served employers in the Southeast. Over the course of that time, we grew to understand healthcare benefits inside and out. We learned what worked. More importantly, we learned what didn’t.

onlineinterview10104: Not satisfied with providing off-the-shelf products, we searched for new and innovative solutions with greater value to our clients – understanding that the high cost of healthcare wasn’t the problem; it was merely a symptom. The real problem was that the American healthcare system spends over 96% of its money treating problems and only 4% preventing them. We understand now that trying to fix people after they’re already sick isn’t working.
onlineinterview10104: Eventually, we created a solution: A Mutual Wellness Initiative. As the name implies, this strategy is about a healthy joining of forces and creating a connection. Together with our Brokers and our Member companies we are making wellness and health insurance come together in a new way – one that can both enhance employee benefits and keep them affordable for years to come.
onlineinterview10104: Apollo establishes a new paradigm for employee health benefits with its truly innovative solution. By making a firm commitment to wellness, employers gain access to a select risk pool exclusively populated by like-minded companies. At the same time, this ground-breaking program drives cost uncertainty out of healthcare budgets with the safest self-funding option in the group insurance market. In sum, Apollo offers a path to realize the savings associated with robust wellness programs without the risk of traditional self-funding.

Are you the type of person who believes one must seize the reins of success; that success doesn’t merely happen? Do you want to make a better life for thousands of individuals around the globe? Then Apollo Healthcare is in
Robby: OK
onlineinterview10104: This is strictly an online and work from home job the working hours are flexible and you can chose to work from anywhere of your choice,the pay is $33 per hour training is $11 per hour and will be get payment bi weekly via direct deposit or paycheck and the maximum amount you can work a week is 45 hours.if you are employed you are going to be working as a full employee and not an independent contractor....I believe working from home will not be a problem to you?
Robby: OK
onlineinterview10104: I believe working from home will not be a problem to you?
Robby: No problem
onlineinterview10104: NOTE: This company is looking for a 16 team Administrative Clerk/Assistance/payroll clerk/project manager .The most efficient workers from this 16 teams will be promoted to the company office,earn $79,000.00 per annual given a car and a house,at the end of the year,this will be 4 efficient workers from the 16 teams.10% taxes will be deducted from your salary monthly by the company.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness and 401k plans.Paid Time Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts Working hrs are flexible.All activities and corresponding time are to be recorded in excel spreadsheet. As for your duties, i will assist you with any difficulties by email
Robby: OK
onlineinterview10104: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITY:Tracks data and source documents.Prepares and sorts source documents, and identifies and interprets data to be entered.Compiles, sorts and verifies data for accuracy.Contacts responsible parties or clients from other organisation to resolve moderately complex questions, inconsistencies, or missing data. Also perform Records keeping, keyboarding/data entry and performing a variety of other office tasks account balancing, invoicing recording,proper data analysis of sales records and recording pay slips into accounting database all these will be done through the use of the Accounting Software, such as faxing or emailing confidently and positive attitude Online from home.
onlineinterview10104: Can you handle the Job duties if you are being trained towards it ?
Robby: Yes
onlineinterview10104: Working hours are flexible, all activities and corresponding time are to be recorded in excel spreadsheet. As for your duties, i will assist you with any difficulties by email.

You will undergo a one week training from your training supervisor,he will training you on how to work with the programs accurate a nd other Data entry works you will need to get done.Your training is going to be done online through your PC and PHONE
onlineinterview10104: The Supervisor, who would be attached to you online, He/She would assign logs of duty daily and you would be required to work according to instructions, using the Microsoft Office tools and the Accounting software. Now the function of the Accounting software is to arrange, formalize and manage the data you have processed, sent to your supervisor via E-mail.
Robby: OK
Robby: Mrs. Northington, are you still connected?
onlineinterview10104: If hired you will Earn $33 per hour and will receive your pay via Direct deposit or Paycheck bi weekly.Training $11 per hour

I am going to ask you thirteen questions now. Once done with your answers simply write (DONE) so i can go on with my next next question. Are you ready ?

Robby: Yes
onlineinterview10104: (1) Have you ever had any experience working from home or online before ?
(2) Are you currently employed ?
(3) Will you be able to devote 8 hours of your time to Our company ...,that is if you are given the chance to work with us ?
(4) Tell me about your current or past job? and why do you want to work for our company ?

(5) Are you willing to work flexible or long hours?
( 6) Do you have a HP laserjet printer, copier and scanner?
(7) Do you have a check printing experience
onlineinterview10104: (8) What do you understand by privacy and code of conduct ?
(9) In your current or last position, what were your most significant accomplishments in your career so far ?
(10) How hard working and productive will you be for our company when you start working with us ?

(11) How would you like to be Paid ? Weekly Or Bi-Weekly ?
(12) What means of Payment do you prefer ? check OR Direct Deposit ?
(13) What is the name of your Bank you Operate with to see if it tallies with the company's official salary payment account ?...NOTE this information is needed for documentation and NOTE that the company is not asking for your bank Information but the name of your bank.
Robby: (1) No
Robby: (2) Yes
Robby: (3) Yes
Robby: (4) Current job is seasonal working as a paid Tax Preparer, this im my 3rd year with them. From what I've read so your job looks like it is flexible with a good pay. I'm also intrigued with the health care concept.
Robby: (5) Yes to both
Robby: 6 Yes on the printer
Robby: 7 Yes on the check printing
Robby: 8. Privacy is protection of information and Code of Conduct is a combination of ethics and policy
Robby: 9. A recent temporary contract job I converted an Access 2007 database to Access 2013 which was used by a surface mining company to track production. Modified the database include tracking product rate as well as production rate.
Robby: 10. Whatever would be expected
Robby: 11. either way is acceptable
Robby: 12. DD
Robby: 13. ********* Bank
onlineinterview10104: Have you ever been in the military Robert?
Robby: no
onlineinterview10104: Alright.
onlineinterview10104: Well you have done well so far and you seem like a perfect fit for this position.
Robby: Sorry, I meant to signify done
onlineinterview10104: No problem.
I need you to hold on online because i need to forward our conversation to the Head Dept to enable them see if you are committed and good for this job. I need you to hold back online for 10-15mins.
Robby: OK
onlineinterview10104: Are you still with me Robert?
BUZZ!!!
Robby: Yes
onlineinterview10104: Your interview percentage scored and consideration stand is available now on my desk..Are you ready to know your stand ?
Robby: Yes
onlineinterview10104: You scored (89%) on the question's answered and for your consideration stand..You've just been confirmed qualified for the position

Due to your level of Charisma and communication skills, the company has decided to give you a chance for you to work for the company and will like to see your diligence,Charisma,Commitment towards this job. Congratulations!
Robby: Thanks
onlineinterview10104: You're welcome.
onlineinterview10104: You scored (89%) on the question's answered and for your consideration stand..You've just been confirmed qualified for the position

Due to your level of Charisma and communication skills, the company has decided to give you a chance for you to work for the company and will like to see your diligence,Charisma,Commitment towards this job. Congratulations!
onlineinterview10104: In the mean time i need you to provide me with the following requested info for verification purpose
Name :
Address : (PO Box not valid)
City :
State :
Zipcode:
Cell # :
E-mail address:
so that my secretary can put you on register, ) Once done let me know.
Robby: Robert **************
Robby: ****************
Robby: ****************
Robby: MO
Robby: *******
Robby: ****************
Robby: ****************
onlineinterview10104: Your info's has been enlisted and updated...Once again we kindly acknowledge and welcome you to the world firm Apollo Healthcare
onlineinterview10104: Your salary will be $33 per hour and you will be receiving your payment via checks okay?
Robby: What happens next? You do realize that I do have a commitment to the seasonal tax prep job until April 15?
onlineinterview10104: Sure no problem, I believe you can fix your hours until you are done with the other job?
Robby: You said the Apollo Healthcare is in the southeast, where can I learn more information?
onlineinterview10104: Apollo Healthcare was found in Oxford UK, and the company moved on by setting up a Head Quarter in Atlanta GA, now there are over 11 HQ all over the states.
onlineinterview10104: The company is currently setting up one in Stlouis.
onlineinterview10104: Here is the company website: www.apollo-healthcare.com
onlineinterview10104: Got it?
Robby: Yes, I had performed a search on Apollo the other day. The online search indicated a group named Apollo Healthcare in Farmington, MO. I did not know if this might be same or a member of your group.
Robby: Thanks for the link
onlineinterview10104: You're welcome, Farmington MO is where the company's Third Party is located.
onlineinterview10104: Are you ready to proceed further or still reviewing the website?
Robby: Ready to proceed
onlineinterview10104: Good
onlineinterview10104: You will recieve your duties online daily and i will always be online to assist you with any difficulties.

This Job offers Flexible hours but you are to report online by 8am daily for duties, task,and assignment...Okay ?
Robby: OK
onlineinterview10104: BENEFITS: Apollo Healthcare has significant experience in providing accounting and auditing services to established: Pension, profit sharing and health and welfare plans. Benefits for eligible worker include: excellent benefits and supplemental compensation including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tax-Deferred Annuity 403 (b) 401 ( k ) , Tuition Assistance, Comprehensive In-House Training Program, Employee Assistance Program, Relocation AllowaShallnce (for some positions), Sign-On Bonus


onlineinterview10104: You would be eligible to Benefits after 1months of working with the company.
onlineinterview10104: Is that clear?
Robby: Yes
onlineinterview10104:
You will be undergoing a (1) one week training and orientation which will commence as soon as you have all working materials and you are rest assured that you will be paid for it...

You will be getting your paper work and HR document during your orientation and training from your supervisor once you have all your working materials ready, you are to fill,sign and send back to us..Okay ?
Robby: OK
onlineinterview10104: Here are the name's of the software's you will need to start working with Myob business essentials software 2013, US Patent Single Users Pack simply accounting 2013,Apple Final Cut Express 3.5 HD Upgrade,Norton Ghost 9.0,Microsoft Office XP 2012 Standard Upgrade,Peach tree Premium Accounting 2013
Your training supervisor need you to get these programs ready to enable you work accurate with him or her.

Are you familiar with any of these softwares ?
Robby: Microsoft Office, had some small expoereicne with Peachtree but it has been years,
onlineinterview10104: The company will provide you a free Hp laptop with a fast internet connection and your W4 form will be coming along with the working materials you need to start working with, you are to purchase all your materials from a certified vendor we have been patronizing for years now. You will receive a paycheck for the purchase of the working materials, the company's accounting dept will issue the check and have it sent to your house via fedEx or USPS , they will have it sent to the address you have just provided.

NOTE: All Equipments and softwares are to be purchased from the company's accredited vendor.. We have been buying from this Vendor for years now...Thats because all materials will be Customized in your names and the Company Logo and shipped to you
onlineinterview10104: Understood?
Robby: Yes
onlineinterview10104: As soon as the check its been issued out to you i will notify you and provide you with the tracking number so you can keep track of it and be on look out for it, report online as soon as you have it so i can give you further instructions and i will refer you to the vendor you will be purchasing the materials from...Okay ?
Robby: OK
onlineinterview10104: Once you receive the check you are needed to have it deposited to your bank account via the ATM or your bank Mobile App ,Then the funds will be will be credited and available in your account for cash out the next day morning..You are to deduct $150 as your sign up bonus and use the rest to purchase all your important software's and working materials from the trusted online Vendor whom we have been buying from for years now and the means of payment accepted by the vendor is via Cash Deposit to the vendor's bank account which i will provide you with the vendor's account information you will be sending payment to..Understood ?
Robby: Yes
onlineinterview10104: I believe the company can proceed with mailing you the check without having problems receiving confirmation of check instructions carried out?
Robby: Correct
onlineinterview10104: Can you briefly explain to me what you will be using the company funds for once you have the check and Where to get your materials from ?
Robby: Deposit the check in my bank then use the funds (minus $150 sign-on bonus) to purchase software from a list of your certified vendors using their account information to send the payments
onlineinterview10104: Good.
onlineinterview10104: You would also require the G1 Time Tracker software which you are needed to purchase from your pocket. Your software materials will be coming along with your G1 time tracker, plus signing Bonus of $2,100 along with your first pay check. The G1 time tracker software would be used to track your working hours and also that is where your pay-check is being calculated from. Note : you are needed to have this purchased from the vendor immediately and these will cost you $550. (You will be reimbursed for these expense for the G1 Time Tracker.)
onlineinterview10104: Do you understand me?
Robby: Yes
onlineinterview10104: Also these is a tailor made software made for Apollo workers alone. These G1 time tracker was not included among the other software. You are to get the time tracker software purchased immediately to enable the shipment to commence ASAP and come along with all of it at once.
onlineinterview10104: Are you ready to purchase the Time tracker?
Robby: No
onlineinterview10104: Okay.
onlineinterview10104: How do you want your name to appear on the Company Check ?
Robby: ****** *******
onlineinterview10104: The funds for the time tracker would be included in the oncoming check.
onlineinterview10104: Please confirm your home address and information ?
Robby: **************************
onlineinterview10104:
All we need from you is good work and trust and you will enjoy every moment working with us

This Job offers Flexible hours but you are to report online by 8am-4pm daily for duties,task,and assignment
Robby: OK
onlineinterview10104: When do you leave for work Monday -Thursday morning?
Robby: Aprox. 1:30 p.m.
onlineinterview10104: This means you are available until 1:00pm correct?
Robby: Correct
onlineinterview10104: I believe that will be all for today, you are to report online via yahoo IM 8:00am your time beginning from tomorrow morning for update on the check and daily task.
Robby: OK Done
onlineinterview10104: Once again!! Congratulations on your new job Position. we are looking forward to your great commitment, Dedication and Trust. Bye and have a blessed day! God bless!!!
Robby: Goodbye

I did not supply a SS# for them though they did not ask for it. However I will be contacting my bank regarding this tomorrow morning as well as advising the real Apollo Healthcare company of this situation.
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#242822 by HillBilly Sun Mar 22, 2015 7:21 pm
Robby, it is a fake check scam. You seem to know that. If you do receive a fake check in the USPS mail, go straight to your US Postal Inspector's Office with it. Make copies for your own records, and give the USPI the originals. Include a print out of your "job interview" and other communications with these scammers. Find your local USPI's office here : https://ribbs.usps.gov/locators/find-is.cfm

Read more about these scams here : http://fakechecks.org/ specifically the "work at home scam" here : http://fakechecks.org/prevention.html but the whole site is good.

Do not contact the impersonated business. While it seems the noble thing to do, it can wind up getting you into a lot more of a situation than you ever bargained for. Let the USPI's office contact them. That is what Law enforcement does.

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#242882 by vonpaso xlura Mon Mar 23, 2015 2:42 am
There is no such thing as a legitimate job that one hires for after only an IM interview. The scammer is in West Africa, not the USA.

If the check arrives by US Mail, contact the USPIS as HillBilly said. If it arrives by FedEx or UPS, contact FedEx or UPS.

When you talk with your bank, talk with the fraud department in particular.

If the scammers make any attempt to contact you, ignore them. Do not tell them you quit the job. Just disappear, as far as they can tell. They will probably accuse you of stealing their money and threaten you with legal charges; ignore them.

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