Company Representative scams, Payment Processing scams and other Employment scams.
#272 by SlayerFaith Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:24 pm
Whilst there are many many cheque mule (aka company representative) scam websites out there, this is currently one of the most prolific. Thirteen copies of this website have already been found, and I suspect there are more to come. I am posting this as a public warning to people who may have been contacted about this "job". Here is a screen shot of the home page being used on these sites (click to view full size):
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and here is the text from the vacancies page. I have highlighted the job description that marks this as a cheque mule scam. All other "vacancies" are fictional, added only to make this scam look more real:
ENGINEERING MANAGER

Job description:

As an Engineering Manager you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of car maintenance contracts, maximizing customer satisfaction, and ensuring delivery of quality services while achieving set goals through effective management & coordination of personnel, equipment & facility resources, and employee training & development.

Primary responsibilities:

* Responsible for ensuring delivery of quality services and customer satisfaction;
* Develop long-term relationships with clients to ensure open-line of communication;
* Schedule car breakdown crews and conduct inspections to evaluate services performed;
* Responsible for monitoring operation expenses. Review financial reports & seek avenues to improve the branch’s bottom line;
* Develop and coordinate plans for the efficient use of personnel and resources.

Requirements:

* Experience with Windows, MS Office, Unix, SQL;
* Engineering Management System experience and understanding of basic networking;
* Excellent Customer Service skills;
* Assist in diagnosing and resolving car condition;
* Must be a good problem solver and have excellent written and oral communication skills;
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a unified team member.

Compensation & benefits:

* Excellent salary;
* Bonus plans & incentive programs;
* Company truck;
* Career advancement opportunities;
* Complete benefits package to include: Profit sharing & retirement plan (401K), stock purchase plan, medical, dental, vision, free life insurance, short/long term disability, employee discount programs;
* Paid holidays & vacation.

REGIONAL ASSISTANT

Job description:

A regional assistant is a part time position, which will require only about 1-2 free hours a day from you. You will be responsible for dealing with the payments for the orders from our regional customers and fastening the process of payment delivery to the suppliers by means of Western Union. The peculiarity of the position is that your principal salary will be coming out of the fee that you get from each payment you dealt with (Net 10%).

Primary responsibilities:

* Communicate closely with the head office;
* Be available to receive 2-3 payments on your bank account from the customers every week;
* Make calculations regarding every transaction;
* Withdraw the funds from the bank account (less your 10% fee);
* Make transactions via Western Union to the suppliers;
* Inform the head office about every payment received and dealt with at the earliest convenience.

Requirements:

* Availability of a bank account;
* Excellent communication skills;
* Computer literacy;
* Excellent calculation skills;
* Industrious & goal-oriented.

Compensation & benefits:

* Excellent salary;
* Bonus plans & incentive programs;
* Paid related expenses (traveling, Western Union/Money Gram fee);
* Career advancement opportunities;
* Paid holidays & vacation.
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SALES MANAGER

Job description:

The Sales Manager handles business development of sales, operations and oversees this issue. The position requires Manager to be responsible for all aspects of the sales cycle from planning, prospecting, developing, closing and account maintenance. Also manages all financial aspects of the branch including the budget and profit and loss statement.

Primary responsibilities:

* Develop & implement tactical sales action plans to attract more customers;
* Work with Global Sales Offices and Meeting Planners from designated territory;
* Negotiate and process contracts on group business;
* Cooperate and coordinate with customer & maintenance services and operational departments to ensure service efficiency;
* Support and encourage positive team approach.

Job requirements:

* Bachelors Degree and/or Sales Management Degree;
* Minimum of five years Sales Management experience;
* Strong contact base in the Australian market;
* Must be results oriented with ability to be flexible;
* Excellent written & verbal communication skills;
* Computer literacy (Delphi, excel, word, etc.);
* Team player with a positive attitude;
* Excellent time management skills.

Compensation & benefits:

* Excellent salary;
* Bonus plans & incentive programs;
* Company truck;
* Career advancement opportunities;
* Complete benefits package to include: Profit sharing & retirement plan (401K), stock purchase plan, medical, dental, vision, free life insurance, short/long term disability, employee discount programs;
* Paid holidays & vacation.

FINANCE MANAGER

Job description:

As a Finance Manager for all SOIP (Sales, Operations & Inventory Planning) related activities you'll be responsible for financial management including: Demand and Supply Forecasting implications and Logistics Analysis. You will also be responsible for the development of budgets and forecasts; analysis and evaluation of performance vs. Customer Service. Additionally, utilize sound analytical techniques, teamwork and communication skills to identify opportunities to drive enhanced business performance by improving key processes.

Primary responsibilities:

* Develop, monitor, analyze and forecast budgets and costs;
* Monitor monthly performance of key Customer Svc Metrics and Cost Reduction Projects vs Target;
* Perform / Validate Activity Based Costing for Logistics Costs – Customer, Product Line & Network Scenarios;
* Drive / Assist Logistics Team to provide Key Data Requirements to enable business to report by Product Line;
* Feasibility and Validation of Cost Savings Projects Results;
* Develop monthly forecasts;
* Prepare YOY & Sequential Cost Bridges;
* Add hoc Requests for Financial Analysis on Business Scenario’s;
* Communicate and drive best practices throughout organization;
* Seek continuous process improvement of department processes and within cross-functional teams;
* Implement cost control initiatives.

Requirements:

* Bachelors in finance related field required; MBA preferred with a minimum of 7-10 years experience;
* Six Sigma Certified preferred;
* Excellent communication and presentation skills required;
* Excellent analytical & financial modeling skills;
* Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards;
* Logistics or Operations Experience preferred;
* Strong understanding of SAP (knowledge of data warehousing preferred);
* Ability to influence and build relationships;
* Detail oriented and results-driven;
* Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Compensation & benefits:

* Excellent salary;
* Bonus plans & incentive programs;
* Company truck;
* Career advancement opportunities;
* Complete benefits package to include: Profit sharing & retirement plan (401K), stock purchase plan, medical, dental, vision, free life insurance, short/long term disability, employee discount programs;
* Paid holidays & vacation;

The URLs of this fraudulent site include:
http://www.carcentre.ph
http://www.sydneycar.ph
http://www.sydycarc.hk
http://www.sccentre.jp
http://vacancy-587237827.scc2007.hk
http://www.sydcarc.hk
http://www.carsydneys.hk
http://www.carcentre.hk
http://www.sydneycarcentre.tw
http://www.scarcentre.hk
http://www.sccentre.io
http://www.sydneycc.hk
http://www.sccentre.hk
but there are probably others.

Please be aware that this "job offer" is 100% scam. See the sticky threads at the top of this forum for details on how it works, and how to protect yourself.
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