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Complaint Review: India Brand Equity Foundation - Internet

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  • Reported By: Mike — Delmar Delaware USA
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India Brand Equity Foundation David Cooper John Henderson Scam Alert Internet

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     I was contacted by a person claiming to be from the India Brand Equity Foundation, it was not them.  The individuals who contacted me via email were named David Cooper and John Henderson.  I listened to what they had to say and while I was doing this I was on the phone with the Department of Commerce, Better Business Bureau, Delaware States Attorney Generals Office and Woodforest National Bank.  I also contacted India Brand Equity Foundation via email.

 

     They do this online interview with you but it never says they're typing, the text just appears which tells me it's copied and pasted.  At the end they tell you the job is yours, give you a starting salary of $25/hr and tell you what equipment you'll need.  They email you a cashiers check to buy the computer, etc you'll need from the vendor they work with and "have been buying equipment from for years."  The agencies above took my complaints, Woodforest National Bank was interested to find out who sent the fraudulent check and I'm still awaiting contact back from India Brand Equity Foundation.

     This is the email I received:

Congratulation Dear Applicant,
 
Your resume has been reviewed by our HR Department which you posted on www.joblink.delaware.gov and we believe you are capable of handling any of this positions we have available, Data Entry, Sales, Clerical Admin, Administrative Clerk/Assistance,Customer Service Receptionist,Dispatcher,financial-analys,Medical Billing and Coding,Accounting, Payroll Clerk, Book keeping,Medical Biller/Coding, Front Desk Clerk, Project Manager , Operations Manager or Business Analyst, Typist Clerk,Management,IT jobs,Call Center Rep.  Positions based on your resume. Your details has been forwarded to Mr Joseph Parks one of the Company (Hiring Officer's). He would be conducting an online interview with you to discuss the Job Details, Pay Scale,Benefits and company etc.
 
You are to set up a screen name with yahoo instant messenger at (http://www.messenger.yahoo.com) or google talk instant messenger then add up the company Hiring Officer's yahoo screen name ( recruitingdesk119@gmail.com ), google screen name ( recruitingdesk119@yahoo.com ) and instant message him for an online interview/briefing exercise.
 
Work Time: Part-Time / Full Time. ... Working hours are flexible
 
Interview Time : ASAP
 
Please feel free to send me an email to ( recruitingdesk119@yahoo.com ) and ( recruitingdesk119@gmail.com ) If you have any questions.
 
Best Regards,
Head of Operation
India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF).
813-693-6475
 
 
  This is the online conversation I had with them:
 

Me: Good afternoon

recruitingdesk119: How are you doing ?

Me: I'm doing well. Thank you for asking

recruitingdesk119: You welcome.

recruitingdesk119: I believe you are here and set for the job briefing and interview ?

Me: Yes sir.

recruitingdesk119: Good.... Lets proceed, Welcome to the company India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), i believe that you are ready for the job briefing/interview. As we proceed further with the briefing and interview, you will get to know more and understand better about the open positions. I want you to know that your quick response is highly appreciated Okay ?

Me: Thank you.

recruitingdesk119: The positions available are. Data Entry, Sales, Clerical Admin, Administrative Clerk/Assistance,Customer Service Receptionist,Dispatcher,financial-analys,Medical Billing and Coding,Accounting, Payroll Clerk, Book keeping,Medical Biller/Coding, Front Desk Clerk, Project Manager , Operations Manager or Business Analyst, Typist Clerk,Management,IT jobs,Call Center Rep. Which Can you be able to handle effectively ?

Me: I can do the following: Data entry; Administrative Clerk/Assistance; Customer Service Receptionist; Dispatcher; Project Manager; Operations Manager and IT

recruitingdesk119: Have you been interviewed online before ?

Me: My last job I was a project manager/supervisor

Me: Once, a very long time ago

recruitingdesk119: The name of the company is India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF).

India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) is a Trust established by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. IBEF's primary objective is to promote and create international awareness of the Made in India label in markets overseas and to facilitate dissemination of knowledge of Indian products and services. Towards this objective, IBEF works closely with stakeholders across government and industry

India, today, is well established as a credible business partner, preferred investment destination, rapidly growing market, provider of quality services and manufactured products; and, stands on the threshold years of unprecedented growth.

recruitingdesk119:
Our goal is to always have the capacity, competence and flexibility to meet our clients' needs, whatever they may be.
Here are some interesting facts we think you'd like to know about the job and our company:

We are setting up so many branches all over the U.S and near your location. That is why we are looking for 16 new hires to work from home. Once the new branches have been built at your location, you can either chose to work in the office or continue working from home.

Me: I'm following so far

recruitingdesk119:
Before we proceed I would love to know more about you. That would help me to categorize you and how best to interview you. I am Mr Joseph Parks, I am the interview-manager to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF). I am here to brief and interview you more about the opening position, Please introduce yourself and indicate your Full Name, Age, Sex and Location.

Me: Redacted

Me: Redacted

recruitingdesk119:

The supervisor whom i will refer you to once you have all necessary materials to begin training/work will brief you more about the location during your training and orientation,fix date of training and as-well provide you the company programmed cell # to enable you interact with customers and staffs once you have all necessary materials to begin training/work as soon as possible.that is after you have been considered by the board of director's.

Me: No problem.

recruitingdesk119:
For A Start Your Job DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES are:

*Enter admission and billing data for clients and payroll information for employees into the computer system, and forward documentation to the appropriate processing center.

*Maintain client/employee records, and distribute copies of compliance documentation to appropriate branch staff based on Company approved standardized paper flow.

*Ensure all client and employee files are current and complete, interface with administrative staff to gather deficient or inaccurate documents, and notify the manager when employees do not respond to requests for needed documentation that may be assigned to you by the supervisor.

Can you handle the Job duties if been trained towards it ?

Me: Yes. I do most of that currently

recruitingdesk119:
If offered this position: your task and assignment will be sent to you daily via IM and Emails and you are to submit work back to me at the end of the day via email. The pay rate is $25.75 hourly and training pay is $15.48/hr. M-F, 40 hrs or less weekly and the pay day is every Friday of the week...Benefits include: Health, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness and 401k plans.Paid Time Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts.

You would be eligible to Benefits after 1 months of working with the company.

Me: Sounds good. Which position is this for?

recruitingdesk119: Operations Manager

recruitingdesk119:
You will undergo a week training from your training supervisor, He/ She will be training you on how to work with the programs accurate and other works you will need to get done. Your training is going to be done in person, online through your PC and Phone. You will be Faxed or Emailed a paper work and a HR document during your training and orientation, you are to fill, sign and send back via Email for proper documentation.

Me: I will have no problems with any of that.

recruitingdesk119:
We are going mainly into the interview now and I advise you should read any question I ask you. After due examination,you are required to send back your answer back to me over here with DONE. Be quick with your answers and also ask questions if necessary.

Me: No problem

recruitingdesk119:

1* Have you worked on line before ?

2* Are you currently employed ?

3* How long have you been looking for a job ?

4* Are you comfortable with the fact that you will be doing an online/work from home job pending when our office will be completed at the end of month. ?

5* We have met several candidates, Why are you the one we should hire ?

6* Are you seeking Full Time /Part Time ?

me: Redacted

recruitingdesk119:
7* How would you describe your work ethics ?

8* Do you know how to make use of MS excel ?

9* What's your typing speed ?

10* Do you have a Printer, Scanner and a Photocopier ?

11* If offered this position how would you like to be paid...Via Check Or Direct Deposit,Weekly or Bi-Weekly ?

12* What is the name of the Bank you Operate with to see if it tallies with the company's official salary payment account ?

me: Redacted

recruitingdesk119:
Good....You seem like a perfect fit for the company and the position

Hold on online while i forward your interview answers to the company's board of directors for proper review and consideration...Do you have any questions before i forward our conversations to the company's board of directors for proper review and consideration ?

Me: No sir

recruitingdesk119:
Alright......... I need you to standby your PC or Phone, i will get back to you with your interview result in a jiffy.

Me: I'll be on both.

recruitingdesk119:

recruitingdesk119:
Hello........ I am back now and your consideration stand is available now on my desk..Are you ready to know your stand ?

Me: Yes.

recruitingdesk119:
CONGRATULATION......This is to confirm that you have been approved to be a staff of India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF). .having reached the requirements, passed the interview and recommended for the Job by the Board of Directors on employment.Also they will put you through our company's guidelines under US human Resources Laws and Regulations.

Me: No problem.

recruitingdesk119: You will Earn $25.75 per hour,You will receive your pay Via Direct Deposit / Check either weekly or bi-weekly.

I need you to send me now and with the following: Your full names, Home address,Phone numbers and Email to enable my secretary enlist them into the Company's Register for proper documentation.

me: Redacted

recruitingdesk119:
Just to inform you that the company will be providing you with all mini office equipment's needed to begin work,training and orientation with your supervisor,all equipment's will be signed and customized with the company's name and logo that would be used for the data compliment by the company certified local vendor...Note: A Check will be issued and mailed out to you for the purchase of the software materials you will be needing and the following office equipment's are:

recruitingdesk119:
* Hp laptop with a fast internet connection,Hp Notebook Pentium D Duo Processor 1800 mGHZ, 120 Gigg HDD, 2G Internal Memory. * All in One Printer, Scanner, Fax and Photocopier Machine. * BS 1 Accounting software * Microsoft Office and Microsoft Operating Systems ( Service Packs 2 ) * Peach Tree premium 2014 US Patent Single Users Pack * Mini-Office Stationary,and a time tracker software to enable you calculate the amount of time you have worked per day...

Me: No problem.

recruitingdesk119: Once you receive the check you are needed to have it deposited to your bank account via the Bank Teller, 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, Western Union and Money Gram which i will provideyou with the vendor's information you will be sending payment to..Understood ?

Me: I understand

recruitingdesk119:
Can you briefly explain to me what you will be using the Company Check for and Where to get your materials from ?

Me: You will provide me with the vendor from whom I am to buy the equipment from. Once I have the check, I will deposit it and then use a money order/Western Union to pay for said equipment and software.

recruitingdesk119: I need you to check your email now.

recruitingdesk119: Your W-4 FORM have been sent to your email..Okay ?

Me: I just received it

recruitingdesk119: I must say,we are despirately looking for employees to start working with us ASAP,will you be able to do that ?

Me: Yes.

recruitingdesk119: Have you done a mobile deposit before ?

Me: Yes frequently

recruitingdesk119: And what is your daily limit ?

Me: I've deposited $2,000 in a day with no problem.

recruitingdesk119: Okay,you will be making deposit of $2000,and then deducting your first signup bonus which is $100

recruitingdesk119: Do you understand ?

Me: Yes.

recruitingdesk119: I will have the company's check emailed to you,you are to have it printed out and deposited via your mobile deposit..Understood ?

Me: yes

recruitingdesk119:
Good..... How do you want your name to appear on the Company Check ?

Me: Redacted

recruitingdesk119: Good,i need you to hold,it will be sent to you shortly..Ok ?

Me: No Problem

recruitingdesk119: I believe you are still with me ?

Me: Yes

recruitingdesk119:

recruitingdesk119: Sent... I need you to check your email now..

Me: okay, give me a minute

recruitingdesk119: Alright.

recruitingdesk119: Are you there ?

Me: Yes.

recruitingdesk119: Alright,do you have it now ?

Me: Yes I have it

recruitingdesk119: I need you to have it printed out and deposited via your mobile deposit..Ok ?

Me: No problem. I'm not at home at the moment so it will be done this afternoon.

recruitingdesk119: This afternoon,by what time ?

Me: I'm at the Doctors office which is an hour from my home. So roughly an hour after I leave, My appointment is at 3pm, so roughly 5pm

recruitingdesk119: Alright,i am also going for a meeting... So we are to meet online 5pm..Okay ?

Me: No problem.

 
     I found almost this exact conversation in a complaint filed on here already, the hyperlink is:
 

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