I'm currently unemployed and have been looking for work since the end of November so when I saw this Administrative job on craigslist I shot them over my resume. A few days later I received an email saying:
Hello Applicant,
This is an online/work from home
job, the Hiring Manager of the company has reviewed your resume and we
believe you have the required qualifications for the job. Do you have a
yahoo messenger on your computer? If not download one. To proceed with this Data entry
Clerk job position ,you must undergo an online interview that will be
conducted via yahoo messenger.
I want you to setup a yahoo messenger
(IM)and Instant Message the Hiring Manager Mr Williams Peterson on his
yahoo ID ( jdepartment2010@yahoo.com ) asap for the interview so you
can get interviewed for the position.
This is a full-time job with benefits
and the hours are great, get started with the online interview process
and get back to me as soon as possible.
Mr Williams Peterson.
I've never had an at home job so I just figured that this online interview was standard but when I tried to google the company and nothing came up I started to get suspicious.
I then found another person that had the same instant messenger interview with the exact wording describing their company and why they didn't have a website then I KNEW it was too good to be true and I was in the process of being SCAMMED. Here is what the interview consisted of.
----- Our chat on Mon, 1/11/10 12:13 PM -----
Audrey (10:49 AM): Hi, My name is Audrey I applied for your data entry position and received an email saying that I should IM you.
Audrey (11:25 AM): I was wondering when would be a good time to interview with you?
Williams (11:44 AM): Hello
Audrey (11:44 AM): HI.
Williams (11:44
AM): Hello
Williams (11:45 AM): Hold on 2 minutes.
Audrey (11:45 AM): ok
Williams (11:49 AM):
I will start by introducing myself and company to you
Audrey (11:50 AM): Ok sound good.
Williams (11:50 AM): I am Mr. Williams Peterson. The personnel manager to the firm HOFFENHEIM TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Williams (11:51 AM): HOFFENHEIM
TECHNOLOGIES INC is a United States baby firm which is just getting to
a year old, seeking assistance with the work from home initiative to
assist with clerical and administrative duties online pending the
establishment of our New Outlets in Ontario and Calgary, Canada, New
York and San Francisco, United Kingdom.
Williams (11:51 AM): Am i communicating ?
Audrey (11:52 AM): Yes.
Williams (11:52 AM): We
are into Computer Peripherals Supplies. We are dedicated to meeting the
needs of independent dialysis providers around the world by leveraging
today's most innovative technologies to deliver a full spectrum of
high- quality services to the business community.
Williams (11:52
AM): HOFFENHEIM
TECHNOLOGIES INC specializes in all kinds of Computer peripherals
Supplies such as ATX case, Networking Routers, HDDX Compacts, satellite
HDD Communicator, Computer Peripherals, CD- R Hard Drives, Memory
Sticks and many more
Williams (11:52 AM): The
company's website for the Work from Home Unit under the Personnel
Department is under a URL change and it involves a very high re-
organizational process that requires bringing all our online staffs to
log- online on the same Network with their staff ID.
Williams (11:53 AM): Did you get that ?
Audrey (11:53 AM): Yes I did.
Williams (11:53 AM): I am going to proceed with the interview session now..
Williams (11:53 AM): Why do you want this job and are you currently employed?
Audrey (11:57 AM): No,
I'm not employed at this moment. I think that I would be great at this
job I'm currently attending school so this would be a great opportunity
for me. I'm very dedicated to my work and find myself being very
organized and my time management skills are great.
Williams (11:57 AM): Have you ever worked Online with a Computer?
Audrey (11:58 AM): I would have to say no. Not anything
like this, but I would be willing to learn. I'm a very fast learner.
Williams (11:58 AM): What do you Understand by E- Business / Networking?
Audrey (12:01 PM): Everything is online. I understand networking is very important most business need it to grow.
Williams (12:01 PM): Tell Us why you feel you are the right person for this Job?
Audrey (12:02 PM): Well I take pride in being well organized. I'm always
finding new and more efficient ways to maximize my time and I take pride in excelling in my work.
Williams (12:02 PM): Are
you taking this as a primary Job? If you want to make this your
secondary job ( How many Hours does your primary Job Takes? )
Audrey (12:03 PM): I would make this my primary job and would be able to work 40 hrs a week or more if need
be.
Williams (12:03 PM): Do you have Professional Reference? ( Give us 2 Contacts )
Audrey (12:04 PM): Stephanie Clark #
512- 585- 8357
Audrey (12:04 PM): and Lonnie Faily # 916- 600- 4392
Williams (12:04 PM): How Many Hours are you wiling to Devote to the Home Business Unit? ....
Audrey (12:05
PM): 40 hrs
Williams (12:05 PM): Do you have an Internet Connection at Home/Printer/Fax /Scanner?
Audrey (12:05 PM): Yes.
Williams (12:05 PM): What do you Understand by Privacy & Code of Conduct?
Audrey (12:06 PM): Well
I worked for the State of Texas and it's confidential records of its
residence. I understand that the privacy and code of conduct must
always be followed.
Williams (12:07 PM): Do you have knowledge on how to use the Spread Sheet, Excel and General Microsoft Office tools?
Audrey (12:07 PM): Yes.
Williams (12:07 PM): The pay is $17.45/hr, M- F, Max 10hr,Min 5hr { 8hrs a day}...8am- 6pm
Audrey (12:08 PM): ok.
Williams (12:08 PM):
Are you willing to give your best shot at working Online?
Audrey (12:08 PM): Yes. I would love to.
Williams (12:08 PM):
Explain Petty Cash Transactions?
Audrey (12:09 PM): For small transactions like office supplies.
Williams (12:10 PM): Okay
Williams (12:10 PM): You
will be needing some data entry softwares for this job,Pro Peach
tree,QuickBook and BS 1 proffesional accounting software...The company
will provide you with funds for there purchase via money order..
Williams (12:10 PM): Did you get that ?
Audrey (12:10 PM): Yes
Audrey (12:11 PM): I'm familiar with QuickBooks
Williams (12:11
PM): Okay
Williams (12:11 PM): I
will email a detailed location where all software's can be
purchased.thats if you can't locate them,The money order will come to
your house address via Ups courier service or FedEx courier service....
Williams (12:11 PM): You will
have to email your contact information to me at the end of this interview..
Williams (12:11 PM): Did you get that ?
Audrey (12:12 PM): yes
Williams (12:12 PM):
Once
this payment is delivered to you, you are to pocess them, make the
necessary deductions for the softwares and also $200.00 deduction for
yourself as a signing bonus...
Williams (12:12 PM): You
are to get them cashed at your bank and make necessary deductions,There
will be a balance after the deduction for the softwares and deductions
for your signing bonus. The balance is to be sent to the campanies
Shipping Agent....The shipping Agents information will be emailed to
you along with details of the expected payment...
Audrey (12:13 PM): I understand.
Williams Peterson (12:14 PM): You
are to make that transfer to him via Money Gram or Western Union. This
is to effect shipping logistics for the equipments that will be shipped
to you...
Williams Peterson (12:14 PM): Once you get the data entry softwares you start your training...
Williams Peterson (12:14 PM): you're also expected to come online daily 8am your time for updates concerning the Money Order you are expecting..
Williams Peterson (12:14 PM): Am i communicating ?
Audrey (12:15 PM): Yes.
Williams Peterson (12:15 PM): You will be
sent an email regarding how you want your payroll and working schedule.
Williams Peterson (12:15 PM):
I want you to send me an email now with your contact details so that
your information can be documented.In the following order :
Williams Peterson (12:15 PM): Make the subject Your Name information .
Williams Peterson (12:15 PM): NAME :
ADDRESS :
CITY :
STATE :
ZIPCODE :
CELL PHONE :
HOME PHONE :
AGE :
EMAIL :
Williams Peterson (12:15 PM): infos3@hoffen heimtechinc.org and jdepartment2010@ yahoo.com
Williams Peterson (12:15 PM): let me know once you have
Williams Peterson (12:20 PM): are you there ?
Audrey (12:20 PM): Yes I just sent it.
Williams Peterson (12:20 PM): Okay
Williams Peterson (12:21 PM): i will be expecting you online tomorrow morning by 8am for more update.
Audrey (12:22 PM): Ok. Thank you again.
Williams Peterson (12:22 PM): Do have a wonderful day ahead
Audrey (12:22 PM): You do the same. Thank You.
I hope this posting gets spread like wildfire. It just makes me SICK that there are such cruel people out there that take advantage of others in the disguise of EMPLOYERS.
Please be aware of scammers a please DO YOUR RESEARCH.
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