www.computerworld.com.au www.computerworld.com.au Work From Home Scam Via Yahoo Messenger Hartford, Connecticut

I originally saw the ad on Elance.com. I quickly jumped at the opportunity before Elance had a chance to take the ad down.

After sending them my resume and cover letter, I had a strange but brief conversation with someone claiming to be from Computer World. After agreeing to a follow up interview, I googled our conversation.

I found MANY conversations exactly like mine but with different company names. At first, I thought it could just be a template but then I realized that even the place where the person went to school was the same. All of the sites said that it was a scam, and that the scammers eventually ask you to purchase software and try to get all types of personal information. I'm glad I found the information before I gave out any personal information that can not already be found online.

The following is our conversation:

Amandan Williams

 (Jan 05 9:51 PM)

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I am Mrs amandan willams. I received my B.A. in French from Louisiana State University in Eunice, LA just west of New Orleans. I also studied accounting at the University of New Orleans. I have been with the Arise Technology Company for three years now. I work for an accounting team and I am here to briefly interview you about the opening position. are
you ready for the job briefing and interview ?



Me  (Jan 05 9:52 PM)

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Yes.

Amandan Williams

 (Jan 05 9:52 PM)

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Computer World company would like to welcome you to their company.

Our company's mission, values, and goals, are expressed the Computer Wolrd way. The Computer Wolrd way encompasses our shared sense of purpose and provides clarity as we pursue our operational and strategic goals.

Amandan Williams

 (Jan 05 9:53 PM)

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If you'd like to know more about our company, please visit our website at www.computerworld.com.au.
We recommend you take a good look around and get a feel for our company before we start the interview process. Please let me know when you are ready to begin.



Me (Jan 05 9:55 PM)

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I will review it and be back with you in a moment.

Amandan Williams

 (Jan 05 9:55 PM)

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ok


Me  (Jan 05 9:59 PM)

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I'm back. The website covers a wealth of information.


Amandan Williams

 (Jan 05 9:59 PM)

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yes

Amandan Williams

 (Jan 05 9:59 PM)

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how do you enjoy our website ?

Me 

(Jan 05 10:00 PM)

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It covers a lot of information in an organized way. I was able to find my way around it pretty easily.

Amandan Williams

 (Jan 05 10:01 PM)

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yes

Amandan Williams

 (Jan 05 10:01 PM)

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can we move forward now

Me 

(Jan 05 10:01 PM)

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yes

Amandan Williams

 (Jan 05 10:02 PM)

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Here are some interesting facts we think you'd like to know about the job and our company:

We are currently located at 151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06156. Soon we will be setting up a few branches 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 a office or continue working from home.

Amandan Williams

 (Jan 05 10:03 PM)

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We are currently looking for staff to work as a Data Entry Clerk, HR Manager, Logistics and Supply Chain, Accounting Clerk Bookkeeper, Accounting Executive, Clerical Administrator, Media, Payroll, or Medical Biller Position. Working hours are flexible. You will be getting a one-week training period with your training supervisor online. She will be training to use the specific software you will need to work with as a data entry clerk or an administrative clerk.

Me  (Jan 05 10:08 PM)

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I am interested in the data entry position but am also open to other positions.

Amandan Williams

 (Jan 05 10:08 PM)

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This position is currently only available online as a work-from-home job. This means that everything is being taken care of online from a remote access point. Eventually, you will be able to choose whether or not you want to continue working from home or work in the office. Working hours are flexible and when working from home, you have the benefit of choosing where you want to do your work. For example, one may choose to work using a wireless internet connection right on the beach!

The pay rate is $25 per hour and training is $20 per hour. Our employees are payed every Friday via direct deposit or pay check. Working part-time is a minimum of 20 hours per week and full-time is a minimum of 40 hours weekly.


Me (Jan 05 10:16 PM)

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When do you expect to make a hiring decision?

Amandan Williams

 (Jan 05 10:32 PM)

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You are to report on monday by 9am of your time ok

Amandan Williams

 (Jan 05 10:32 PM)

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<ding>

Me 

(Jan 05 10:34 PM)

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Ok, I will be available at that time.

Amandan Williams

 (Jan 05 10:34 PM)

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Ok



Amandan Williams

 (Jan 05 10:35 PM)

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Bye for now

Me 

(Jan 05 10:35 PM)

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Goodbye.

Amandan Williams has signed out.