Monster Employment Agency, monster.com Evaluation Officer Albany, New York

Through a Canadian return mailing address I received a check, letter and QETF from Monster Employment Agency. At first glance I was excited to be receiving this job offer. However, I did not fill out any applications to be a Consumer Evaluation Officer or anything related.

After reading the letter, which was poorly type set, I was convinced this was a scam. What made me double check this job offer was the check. It looks really "official", I am sure that is their plan, make it look so good and you will cash it.

The "Official Check" is from:

KeyBank National Assn., Albany, NY 12207

Issued by Integrated Payment Systems Inc., Englewood Colorado.

In the letter they use a lot of jargon like Better Business Bureau, Remittance Service Provider, World Council of Credit, and International Remittance Network.

The confirmation letter has numbered paragraphs 1-9.

(9) The Breakdown of the Attached Check

Your Salary for the first working week: $400

Amount for shopping in one of the retail outlets: $100

Amount to be transferred during Western Union Evaluation: $2,879.00

Western Union Service charge: $130.00

Total Amount Approved: $3,509.00