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#15648 by chriscornell Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:39 pm
I am not saying this is a scam but I found a similiar account on scam.com

http://www.scam.com/showthread.php?t=120812

Also, I've called the number provide three times and have yet to speak to a Linda Smith and left call back info. The female voice on the answering machine is foreign, maybe Indian but I'm not really qualified to say. Definitely not American or indicative of the names and photos on their website though. In my naivety I would like to think this is legit and would be prosperous. I decided if I would through with this that I would subject bank account information w/ an empty account since "no money down" is required. I subject one the bank account information is submitted however that I would not hear from them again and would not be able to contact them which is the case so far. I have gotten a response from my replies to the e-mails but they were "boiler plate" responses and could have gone to anyone.

This is the first e-mail I received.

Linda Smith <[email protected]> Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 1:16 PM
To: **************************



Dear ****** ***** ,

Let me introduce myself! My name is Linda Smith and I represent Index Group Company.

I found your resume at careerbuilder.com and I can say in sure that you meet our requirements!

Our company is well-known not only in the USA, but all over the world! We service an ever-growing variety of consumers, businesses, associations and organizations with a comprehensive line of transaction processing solutions that include:
o Consumer and commercial money transfer services;
o Business-to-business payment services;
o Comprehensive connectivity options;
o Fraud monitoring and chargeback protection.

Working schedule is flexible. You would have to work about 2-3 hours a day, depending on the amount of transactions.
NOTE: Internet and e-mail are required.
There's no entrance or any other fees. All fees and commissions are paid by our Company.

In the beginning you should hold a trial period (1 month). During this time you will be trained, receive online support and of course get paid.
NOTE: During the trial period, personnel supervisor can recommend termination.

Your wage during trial period is $2,300 per month plus 8% commission from each transaction. Total income, with the current volume of clients, will be about $4,500 per month. After the trial period, base salary will be $3,000 per month, plus 8% commission.

I hope you’ll find interest in this part-time position. Please feel free to ask me any questions at [email protected] (fill in the form below with your updated contact information and attach to your message).

=======================FORM======================
First name:_______________________________________________________
Last name:_______________________________________________________
Country of residence:_______________________________________________
Contact phone:____________________________________________________
Preferred call time:_________________________________________________
=======================FORM======================

We have found your resume at www.careerbuilder.com. This letter confirms that your resume has been duly processed and your skills meet our requirements for Financial Manager vacancy.

Yours faithfully,
Linda Smith

Index Group Inc.

This is my reply and subsequent response:

Dear Linda,

I am interested in the position. Can you please provide me with more information as to what I'm required to do to set things in motion. Below is my contact information. Anytime of day for contact is acceptable.

Thank you,

****** *****
I then provide my contact info included phone number and time of day to call, as asked

Hello,

Thanks a lot for your answer and interest in a part-time position with Index Group Inc.

In the future please e-mail me at [email protected]

The main strategic aim of our company is to dominate in the corporate
market of internet trading by means of providing internet users with universal
and versatile financial instrument of payment for goods and services available
for sale in the web. The goal of our company is to ensure both the most
reliable security level and simplicity of use and availability.

We are happy to offer you the Financial Manager position.

Here are the job Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older;
- internet access to promptly reply to emails;
- availability by phone (1-2 hours a day);
- a bank account to process payments
We welcome competent and reliable approach to work, responsibility and initiative
in search of the most efficient ways of job implementation.


Each Independent Manager is provided with employment benefits after successful
probationary period (30 days). The employment benefits include:

- Stock options;
- 401k;
- Flex-Time;
- Health & Dental;
- Professional development programs


You will find detailed description of the job following the link:

http://www.index-groupinc.com/e/index.php?page=r_98

We strongly recommend to read our FAQ:

http://www.index-groupinc.com/e/index.php?page=r_19

Details about our company you can find here:

About Index Group Inc. : http://www.index-groupinc.com/e/index.php?page=r_1
President's word: http://www.index-groupinc.com/e/index.php?page=r_3
Management Team: http://www.index-groupinc.com/e/index.php?page=r_4

Some important facts:

1. You don't need to invest your own money to get started;

2. This is not a sales position. While employed with us, you are guaranteed a Base Salary as well as commission per task processed;

3. Each remittance will be accompanied by an invoice ensuring transaction legality.


If you are interested in the offered vacancy or have any questions please
contact us at [email protected]


We appreciate your time and sincerely hope to see you in Index Group Inc. team!


Best Regards,

Linda Smith
Index Group Inc.
[email protected]
Phone: +1 315 876-9790
Fax: +1 315 679-4985

The following is my reply and subsequent response

Linda,

Do you you currently work as a Financial Manager for the company? What has been your experience so far? Also, is there a compensation program for referring new employees?

Thank you,

****** *****

Hello,

Thanks a lot for your answer and interest in a part-time position with Index Group Inc.

In the future please e-mail me at [email protected]

The main strategic aim of our company is to dominate in the corporate
market of internet trading by means of providing internet users with universal
and versatile financial instrument of payment for goods and services available
for sale in the web. The goal of our company is to ensure both the most
reliable security level and simplicity of use and availability.

We are happy to offer you the Financial Manager position.

Here are the job Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older;
- internet access to promptly reply to emails;
- availability by phone (1-2 hours a day);
- a bank account to process payments
We welcome competent and reliable approach to work, responsibility and initiative
in search of the most efficient ways of job implementation.


Each Independent Manager is provided with employment benefits after successful
probationary period (30 days). The employment benefits include:

- Stock options;
- 401k;
- Flex-Time;
- Health & Dental;
- Professional development programs


You will find detailed description of the job following the link:

http://www.index-groupinc.com/e/index.php?page=r_98

We strongly recommend to read our FAQ:

http://www.index-groupinc.com/e/index.php?page=r_19

Details about our company you can find here:

About Index Group Inc. : http://www.index-groupinc.com/e/index.php?page=r_1
President's word: http://www.index-groupinc.com/e/index.php?page=r_3
Management Team: http://www.index-groupinc.com/e/index.php?page=r_4

Some important facts:

1. You don't need to invest your own money to get started;

2. This is not a sales position. While employed with us, you are guaranteed a Base Salary as well as commission per task processed;

3. Each remittance will be accompanied by an invoice ensuring transaction legality.


If you are interested in the offered vacancy or have any questions please
contact us at [email protected]


We appreciate your time and sincerely hope to see you in Index Group Inc. team!


Best Regards,

Linda Smith
Index Group Inc.
[email protected]
Phone: +1 315 876-9790
Fax: +1 315 679-4985

The following is a new communication I received without further reply from me and my subsequent response. My reply is true; I am in the process of getting a new Identification Card

Hello,

You were interested in the Financial Agent position with Index Group Inc., but unfortunately I haven't heard
from you for a while.

You are one of two candidates who is eligible for the remaining two positions.
We have reviewed your resume and if you are interested we would like to extend
this vacancy to you.

Just to refresh your memory here are the links with the full job description:
http://www.index-groupinc.com/e/index.php?page=r_98
http://www.index-groupinc.com/e/index.php?page=r_19

Please let me know your decision within 2 business days for me to send you the
required application forms for this position.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Linda Smith
Index Group Inc.

[email protected]
Phone: +1 315 876-9790
Fax: +1 315 679-4985

Yes, I am interested and would like the position; I'm sorry I didn't know there was an expiration or I would have notified you that I am in the process of getting a new ID. I should have it this week. If it's possilbe I would like to go ahead and apply and add my ID to my file when I receive it or if it's okay to wait till I receive it and then apply.

Thank you,

****** *****

END OF COMMUNICATION

That was two days ago on Wednesday. I have not received a reply and I called again today with same answering machine message and left no message.

I provide as much detail as possible in hopes of getting a response to my post. I hope someone here has some insight and can help me as I am unemployed and looking for work.

Thank You
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#15650 by Arnold Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:45 pm
Hi and welcome to Scamwarners.
It's a scam
While the website http://www.index-groupinc.com/e/ looks impressive, it was set up last month for only one year, even though it claims that the business dates back to 1990. And whoever registered the web address gave an address in Russia.
Using a free email address like Gmail then switching to another is also a scammer trick. It's the first address used for the initial bulk email issue that's more likely to get closed.
I'm taking a closer look at the website. The contents are possibly stolen from a genuine site, and there may be a real business with this name.

#15759 by chriscornell Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:00 pm
Hi,

Thank you so much for your analysis and quick response. I figured as much since I have not be able to speak with a real person. I guess they hope that the account information you turn in will have funds in it. They also ask for your online bank account information. I guess I'm wondering now how they got my resume from careerbuilder. Are they a registered employer on there? Thanks for everything.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Smith
#15760 by The Enchantress Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:02 pm
Hi Chris,

Noted this http://scamfraudalert.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/index-group-inc-index-groupinc-com/

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#15870 by Ted Baker Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:09 am
There a couple of other sites that look linked to the same scammers

MELLIS-GROUPINC.COM
CRONOS-GROUPINC.COM
AURORA-FC.ORG
InterInvest LTD (url:http://riga-fin.110mb.com/corporate.htm)

they all seem to be clones.
#15876 by chriscornell Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:21 pm
Yeah, looks to be the same. Thanks for everything. I have not gotten any more mails and have not contacted them and on the site the enchantress post a woman state their number does not work anymore. They probably got word that people were onto them. I just wish the career websites would/could do more to keep these "fake" employers off their site. I think an employer should be "authenticated" to be able to view members resumes that are posted.
#15891 by Ralph Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:39 am
Hi Chris,

Thanks for posting your experience and information on this scammer

I think an employer should be "authenticated" to be able to view members resumes that are posted.


In a perfect world yes, unfortunately they are a business focussed on money from advertising, removing scammers while is in their best interest, is not high on their priority list :(

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