#21616 by tamathedumdum
Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:41 pm
As many of you probably know... the world of job hunting sucks. What is worse is when you find a scam while job hunting that really sounds like a real offer. What is worse than that? Well... applying for the same scam twice.... that is what is worse.
I have been looking for odd jobs here and there. But to my surprise I have managed to come across the same scam twice. I do not believe that it is a bot though. well... anyways lets just say this... I was on Craigslist.org looking for something for a job when I found this post.
I inquired about it, just asking what the compensation was and letting them know that I believed that I would be interested in the position.
This is what I got back.
Funny... a couple months back I got a very similar email which I recognized as a scam instantly as well...
Well, needless to say, I haven't fallen for a scam as of today. But I do wonder if there is anymore information about these simply because they are particularly annoying being that they look so real and honest at the beginning for someone who is sincerely looking for work.
I have been looking for odd jobs here and there. But to my surprise I have managed to come across the same scam twice. I do not believe that it is a bot though. well... anyways lets just say this... I was on Craigslist.org looking for something for a job when I found this post.
GENERAL HOUSEKEEPER/APARTMENT CLEANER
Date: 2010-02-05, 2:21PM EST
Reply to: [email protected] [Errors when replying to ads?]
We are currently seeking a Housekeeper to work part-time 7am-12pm shift with weekend rotations.
Candidate will perform a variety of housekeeping duties to include vacuuming, mopping, trash removal, window cleaning and furniture polishing.
All applicants must be able to follow directions with limited supervision and be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
PostingID: 1587519845
I inquired about it, just asking what the compensation was and letting them know that I believed that I would be interested in the position.
This is what I got back.
From: Mark Robertson <[email protected]>
Hello,
Thanks for your email and respond toward the housekeeping position , I'm Mark Robertson and My wife' s name is Dorothy Robertson, she's 5 months pregnant and this is our first born baby. Am film artist and we are relocating to State from London England .. I'm coming there to do some contract basis with with minimum a year contract with possibility of extending the contract.
However, I need someone who will help me to take care of the house by doing some house work while am off to work. Someone that will also help in running some errands..
I will be offering you $400 weekly payment, i will be needing your services for 3 hours at any suitable time of yours , Mondays and Fridays. If you believe you are fit for this position in as much you will prove yourself to be a reliable ,responsible and good person, I have a financier that is based in the States and he will be handling the payment and some other expenses. I will instruct him to pay for the first two weeks before my arrival so as to secure your service
My financier will be making out a check to you before my arrival, you will be receiving an overpayment bank check which you will deduct your pay for the first two weeks and you will be using the remaining to buy foodstuffs,art galley,home appliance and other things needed in the house ,you will getting this foodstuff on the day of our arrival which is Feb.,25th 2010. Actually our flights from England will arrive at nights so you will be getting the foodstuff in the morning and making all other preparations.
I just bought the house and as soon as all the paper work is finalize and i will instruct my estate agent to mail the keys of the house to you so that you can do all other necessary preparations before we arrive, I will also email you the shopping list after you received and cashed the check okay..
You have to get all this shopping before our arrival so that we wont have to start running around when we arrive, So my financier would be needing the following Information to make out the check
Full Name:
Full Mailing address(Apt # & zip code):
Age:
Gender:
Phone number:
Acceptance of offer:
All I need from you is total honesty and sincerity. I know you will be committed to the work, You will also have a nice period of time working with my wife. I will be waiting to hear from you.
Thanks,
Mark.
Funny... a couple months back I got a very similar email which I recognized as a scam instantly as well...
From: Olivia Cox <[email protected]
Am sorry for responding late to your mail, I have been out internet for some days.Am Olivia my wife name is Regina, she's 5 months pregnant and this is her first baby. We are relocating to the City from The Scotland,I will be coming to there to work on contract basis with United States Environmental Protection Agency on a private research work So i need someone who could help me take care of house by doing some house work while am off to work.Someone that will also help in running some errands. I will be offering you $20/hr, i will be needing your services for three hours at any suitable time of yours, Mondays through Fridays.
I believe you are fit for this position in as much you will prove yourself to be a reliable and good person, We have a financier that is based in the state and he will be handling the payment and some other expenses, so he will be the one that will be taking care of your the payment, I will instruct him to pay for the first two weeks before my arrival so as to secure your service, actually i should have paid for more weeks but i will extend the payment if am satisfy with your service after the two weeks. My financier will be making out a check to you before my arrival, you will be receiving a check of $3,850 out which you will deducting your pay for the first two weeks and you will be using the remaining to buy foodstuffs and other things needed in the house,you will getting this foodstuff on the day of our arrival which is Sep.11,2009. Actually all flights from the United Kingdom arrives at nights so you will be getting the foodstuff in the morning and making all other preparation.
I will also instruct my estate agent to mail the bunch of key of the apartment to you so that you can do all other necessary preparation before we arrive,I will also email you the shopping list.. You have to get all this shopping before our arrival so that we wont have to start running around when we arrive, So my financier would be needing the following Information to make out the check
Name to be on Check
Address
City
State
Zip code
Phone number
Did you accept my offer?
All i need from you is total honesty and sincerity. I know you will be committed to the work,You will also have a nice period of working with my wife. I will be waiting to hear from you
Thanks
Well, needless to say, I haven't fallen for a scam as of today. But I do wonder if there is anymore information about these simply because they are particularly annoying being that they look so real and honest at the beginning for someone who is sincerely looking for work.