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I recieved this same email but it was changed around alittle. I knew right off that it was a scam - usually if something sounds to good to be true it is. I googled part of the letter and found your rip-off report! My email was as follows:

This is Mary Morse,I am with MASTERMIND TECHNOLOGY. Department of Personnel. We have gone through your resume and we believe you are capable of this job position. Below are the duties you are expected to perform:

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare general ledger
Prepare trial balance
Prepare financial statements
Prepare reports
Manage accounts payable...Make and receive payment on behalf of the company
Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
Perform general office duties

KNOWLEDGE'S, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
Knowledge of spreadsheets and on-line accounting systems. Knowledge of accounting forms and procedures of the institutions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and apply institutional and other policies accurately.
Ability to perform arithmetic computations.
Ability to gather and display data in appropriate format and keep accurate records.

SALARY: The pay for this job is $35/hr for 7 hrs a day; 5days a wk. The benefits include Holidays, Vacation, Work leave and other that would be discussed after employment.

Work Condition:
This is a work at home job opportunity and you are expected to set up a mini office at home to enable carry out your duties ...funds for the setup of a mini office will be provided by the company.We have set you up for an interview tomorrow by 8am your time. setup a yahoo instant messenger ID and instant message Mr Ben with your yahoo instant messenger at this ID (cortexben2000)

Company Profile:
Master-Mind Technology is committed to providing superior and affordable products and services to all our customers. We work with our client's budget to provide their unique Information Technology (IT) Needs.

Our competencies are in many areas including but not limited to eBusiness, Legal, Health-care Management, Banking and Electronic Commerce (e-Commerce) fields... Let The Technology Professionals Handle Your Technology Needs

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Domain Name Registration Site Promotion

Check Here For Monthly Specials "when available"
Our experience and expertise have been the best formula for successfully transforming information needs into realistic solutions. We are a team of expert professionals in the areas of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems/Technology, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Health care Management and Business who have worked for renowned multinational fortune 500 companies such as Electronic Data Systems (EDS) Corporation, International Business Machine (IBM) Corporation, Chevron Corporation, Corning Incorporated and Golden West Financial Corporation.

Technology is our vehicle for the future....We design and develop custom software to meet client's scientific and business needs. This approach cuts cost in that, clients pay for only what they need while maximizing productivity


Regards

Mary Morse
MASTERMIND TECHNOLOGY, INC
1840 CORAL WAY #207
MIAMI, FL 33745
E-MAIL; dfpersonneloffice@yahoo.com







After I read the email I noticed that the email address they gave me was a yahoo address, and they wanted to interview me over messenger. I decided to play along alittle. this was my "Interview"


ben cortex (3/26/2008 5:16:46 AM):
ben cortex (3/26/2008 5:16:50 AM): Hello
me (3/26/2008 9:14:18 AM): Hello
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:31:39 AM): Hello
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:31:44 AM): how are u doing?
me(3/26/2008 9:31:59 AM): Hello How are you?
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:32:08 AM): Great
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:32:11 AM): and u
me(3/26/2008 9:32:19 AM): Great -
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:33:01 AM): Are u set to take the interview
me(3/26/2008 9:33:07 AM): Yes
me(3/26/2008 9:33:22 AM): Do you have a website that I can look at?
me(3/26/2008 9:34:26 AM): Hello?
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:35:06 AM): our website is under going maintenance and upgrade
me(3/26/2008 9:35:22 AM): ok
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:36:00 AM): have you ever worked from home in the past?
me(3/26/2008 9:36:32 AM): Yes, I worked as an accountant from home processing payroll and all accounts receivable
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:37:50 AM): do u have any idea how to use an ms excel
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:37:51 AM): ?
me(3/26/2008 9:38:26 AM): yes - I took computerized accounting in college, excel was one of the classes required.
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:38:44 AM): Good
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:38:57 AM): Privacy and code of conduct ..explain the pharse?
me(3/26/2008 9:39:15 AM): I would prefer to do this over the phone.
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:40:27 AM): this is an online job position and the major means of comunication will be right here online so is only smart that u get used to it
me(3/26/2008 9:40:32 AM): Any financials can not be discussed with anyone out side of the company that you are working for. The only people that financials can be discussed with is upper level management with access to the information.
me(3/26/2008 9:41:37 AM): right
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:41:38 AM): do u have any job presently
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:41:39 AM): ?
me(3/26/2008 9:41:57 AM): I have been working part time for a mortgage brokerage firm in SC
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:42:56 AM): how long have you been working there
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:42:57 AM): ?
me(3/26/2008 9:44:15 AM): This company is owned by my mother - I have worked here since high school on and off - if your parents own a business you always work there in some way or another.
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:44:58 AM): ok
me(3/26/2008 9:45:00 AM): Before I started back here I was selling health insurance - I did that for 3 years. However I nolonger like to work those late hours - and it isn't safe for a woman to sale things door to door
me(3/26/2008 9:45:19 AM): I quit selling insurance in September.
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:45:41 AM): tell me a little about your self?
me(3/26/2008 9:45:56 AM): What would you like to know?
me (3/26/2008 9:46:41 AM): I am married - have one child, I am good at juggling personal and business life, very organized and I investigate everything before I make decisions.
me (3/26/2008 9:47:12 AM): I am ontop of things in business, I usually have the answer before the question is asked.
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:48:15 AM): hmm...well
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:48:17 AM): i like that
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:48:54 AM): i really believe you are capable for this job position
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:49:10 AM): do u have a printer, fax machine,scanner,PC and an accounting software preferable a quickbook at home?
me (3/26/2008 9:49:16 AM): yes
me (3/26/2008 9:49:53 AM): I just purchased a copy of QuickBooks and a new laptop
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:50:05 AM): very Good
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:50:24 AM): Your basic job duties are...Mail out and receive payments on behalf of the company..Receives and processes bills, organizes into correct records; and approves and deposits money from various projects. work hours are btw 8:30am-3pm..mon-fri.pay for this job is $35/hr....send me your full name,address and cell number so that it can be officially documented today
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:50:36 AM): sorry 9am
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:50:49 AM): Mr Thomas will meet with you after your probational period of 2weeks,you will be given a hire form and your paycheck.you begin your probational period tomorrow by 9am your time.... Your first task during your probational period would be a test to ascertain your capability in handling funds,how good you handle this task will determine the rate at which client payments are assigned to you
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:50:59 AM): Note:For each payment you receive from company client you will receive a bonus that would be paid to you during your pay day
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:51:10 AM): can u handle all this?
me(3/26/2008 9:51:16 AM): How would I receive the payments? Do you have a local bank?
me(3/26/2008 9:53:03 AM): My question is if I am receiving the payments on your behalf - how do I get the payments to you - the company.
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:55:05 AM): during your probational period you will make use of your account ...this is to test your capability working independently
me(3/26/2008 9:55:17 AM): I don't think so.
me(3/26/2008 9:55:30 AM): Thank you - try this scam on someone less educated than me.
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:55:40 AM): after your probation you will be given a company account
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:55:56 AM): what do u mean by that
me(3/26/2008 9:56:52 AM): I've seen this on the internet - you want to send me a check and me put it into my own personal account? Then send your company the money? And that check will bounce - I will be stuck paying the fees and you - because you already have my money? I don't think so
me(3/26/2008 9:56:57 AM): Good day -
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:57:36 AM): that is not true at alll
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:57:50 AM): we are a reputable company
me(3/26/2008 9:58:13 AM): OK well then to protect myself - I will need a phone number to contact you - an address where I can look into the company
ben cortex (3/26/2008 9:59:55 AM): listen i dont have time for all this
me(3/26/2008 10:00:18 AM): me either

Thanks for posting this! I knew it was a scam so I googled - I'm glad that I did!