Scanning Clerk Job Seems to be Scam

From Reader:

Good afternoon,
I saw your blogspot after I was googling "craiglist scammer", I wish I would of researched this more in dept as I applied to a job on craigslist. I'm already aware that there are scammers on the website but the job posting looked really real and legit to my knowledge. I know of identiyfing scammers but its been years and they are uping their game. Sadly for honest people like me who are looking for a job, get discouraged to even apply anymore.

Here's my craigslist story. I would like to be posted as anonymous if you would mind for my personal information is already floating around. I applied to a "Scanning Clerk" position listed in my town along with my cover letter and attached resume. I listed my return email as the one i'm writting to you with and my cell phone number at the end of my cover letter. Sadly I sent my resume along which contains my personal information as well. After I applied for this job, the next morning I recieved an email with an interest in me for the job which asked me for my personal information that already has been listed on my resume.

However later on that day I started getting phone calls saying I won a gift card for walmart for taking a survey. I know for a fact I did not fill out any survey. As the next day they called back again. How did I know this was a scam? Because it sounded like a real person but they said the EXACT same script to me the day before! I asked for a supervisor or manager which they didnt do so I told them if you dont let me talk to your manager then stop calling me or else I will file you for harassment with your phone number or ip address. I wish I would of kept both phone numbers but i deleted it out of anger. (209-320-9932) that is one number. the same guy "Will" calls about me winning a walmart gift card and that he needs my information so he can direct me to a link to accept the gift card. Please pass on the new scam they are doing. They are taking your email response and personal information and forwarding it to others that do the same scam. Thank you for your time and let's hope we find a way to stop them soon! ;)

Here is email #1 sent to me after I replied to the ad.Thankfully I did not get a credit score check thru the link they directed me to as I know companies can do that for me and I wouldn't have to pay.

HERE IS EMAIL #1

Re: Scanning Clerk (Upland)
Adela Grace grace@gsiglobalsourcing.com
Dear Applicant,

Thanks for your reply; A couple of Days ago, we posted a few ads on Craigslist about our Current Position. We got your resume from the ads that we posted, so you must have applied in that time frame. I would like to schedule an interview with you this week if possible. We will be conducting interviews within the next 4 to 5 business days. Please note that our company requires all potential employees to have a credit score on file for your interview. We ask for this because you will have access to company credit cards for business expenses. We request that each potential employee complete this as this ensures us that our future employee is credible, trustworthy and can be an asset of the company.

Please also note that because of the recent economy we take in to consideration that there may be some blemishes on a large portion of applicant scores. Rest assured that your credit scores itself isn't very important, but the report is still required by our company.

Please complete and print your credit score by clicking here

You will need to bring a copy with you to your interview. This credit score costs you nothing and is completely secure from the most trusted credit score website online.

Please complete this first step ASAP as we only have 48 hours to set up interviews. When you have completed the credit score reply to this email and we will set a time for an interview.

Congratulations on becoming a candidate for our company!

I look forward to meeting with you
Thank you.
Adela Grace
HR Manager

HERE IS EMAIL #2

RE: Scanning Clerk (Upland)

Harold Enoch hsnnnahb@msn.com
Hello,
Thanks for your interests in the Errand Runner/PA position as posted on craigslist, I will deeply appreciate all genuine efforts to help me monitor and keep up to date with all my activities. I most very often get my hands occupied because am working with many companies both states and outside,so it is imperative for me to have a worthy assistant who can monitor and keep me up to date with my activities. As my assistant, your activities amongst other things will include: Make travel arrangements and submit expenses for Attorneys Order office supplies, Running personal errands,Check Processing Filing documents,faxing,printing and typing letters Web research, Internet search skills and posting ads Quality communication etiquette skills and good organizational skills Serious sense of humor required and mandatory to work with me Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information Perform duties with accuracy, quality, and integrity. Basic wage is $400 a weekly..

About me:I have a family of 3 and i am a Realtor and Lawyer.I travel a lot,hence the reason why i need an assistant to handle affairs for me on the home front when i am away on business which is usually quite often. This position is home-based and flexible you can be in any location,working with me is basically about instructions and following them, my only fear is that I may come at you impromptu sometimes, I need someone who can be able to meet up with my regular timings.There is also a very sensitive issue on trust and accountability which I believe will resolve itself as time goes on.

This is only an introductory e-mail, as time goes on we should be able to arrange a proper meeting to get things started officially. I do have a number of things you could help me with this week if you will be available for me. This can act as a stable foundation to our working relationship. Note:This position is home base office work you can be in any location and work with me from your home. Let me know your interest if you are ready to work with me from your home.

So Fill This Application And Email It Back Here Asap!!!

Full Name:
Full Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Sex:
Phone Number:
Age:
Email:
Current Job:

Get back to me with the required details above , So that the pay-check can be forward to you as soon as possible and I will  appreciate quick response from you. Thanks and please get back to me asap and confirm this mail asap.

TO EMAIL #2 I SENT BACK AN EMAIL RESPONSE. WHICH THEY REPLIED BACK TO EMAIL #3.

Re: Scanning Clerk (Upland)
Thank you for the reply but I did not apply for an "ERRAND RUNNER/PA POSITION", as your subject heading shows on the reply I applied for a "SCANNING CLERK" position. I don't know how you got my email as someone by the name of " Adela Grace grace@gsiglobalsourcing.com " had already contacted me through email about the position. The basic information you are requesting are already listed on my resume. I'm sorry if this is a blunt email, but I'm well aware of a lot of scams going on and if this is not I apologize. However to insure my personal information security, I must ask beforehand why there are two people contacting me for my one reply for one job position? Thank You.

FIRST ASSIGNMENT.....

Harold Enoch hsnnnahb@msn.com
Hello
I am glad to inform you that your contact details have been reviewed and received. I congratulate you as my personal assistant. The job along with your first assignment has been fully assigned to you.

FIRST ASSIGNMENT:
As my assistant you will resume work immediately and you will be helping me on errands, sorting out my deliveries/packages and processing of check since I am not available. All these will be done by you on my behalf. You will be properly briefed in order to carry out each and every task appropriately.

I will make arrangement to send payment to you in form of a Money Order or Certified Check for your first salary and also to carry out your first assignment. You will be informed once the payment has been sent and what you are to do with the remaining money after deducting your salary. So be expecting a check or money order payment from me.

Remember the payment will cover your wages of $400 and also for the duty you are to carry out. Once you receive the payment, you deduct your $400 while you will be informed of what you are to do with the remaining money after deducting your salary. We go step by step.

I believe we started the assignment with trust, honesty and sound mind. Please I need you to assure me of you trust, honesty and commitment towards this assignment. I know can trust but still assure me of your trust and I hope we have an understanding???

You would have to keep a comprehensive record on every activity you carry out. Email me immediately to confirm receipt of this message and agree to work.

I will wait to hear from you.

Warmest Regards
Harold Enoch

EMAIL #4 SENT TO ME BY ANOTHER PERSON ATTACHED WITH THE ORIGINAL CRAIGSLIST AD RESPONSE. NOTICE EVERY EMAIL HAS A DIFFERENT JOB TITLE BUT REQUIRE THE SAME INFORMATION FROM YOU.

RE: Scanning Clerk (Upland)
Jones John jjojjjhjn@msn.com
Good day,
Thanks for sending us your resume from craigslist. There is the position of a part time confidential Administrative Assistant open at the moment. You have been picked as my possible Executive/Administrative Assistant due to the Job seekers contacts we got in our database. I'm looking for someone that can be trusted, energetic and reliable at work and with good understanding.This position is home-based and flexible, working with me is basically about instructions and following them, my only fear is that I may come at you impromptu sometimes, so I need someone who can meet up with my irregular timings. As my Administrative Assistant, your activities amongst other things will include;

*Running personal errands
*Maintain Personal Bank Accounts and keeping me up to date with them.
*Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence while I'm away.
*Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities.

Basic wage is $500/ 2 Weeks.

I'm part owner of a young non-profit Humanitarian Foundation affiliates of USA health systems creating humanitarian projects that focus on human rights and community development,health issues. As part of this Humanitarian Foundation, Combat Relief meets the special needs of veterans and their families by providing financial grants to established programs and initiatives dedicated to meeting the challenges they face when returning to their communities. I'm sure you'll understand I tend to have a very busy schedule at this point. I think you're the right person for this position after going through your resume,Please note that this position is not office based for now because of my frequent travels and tight schedules, it's a part-time work from home and the flexibility means that there will be busier weeks than others but basically you will work between 15 and 20 hrs a month, so it's a little difficult judging the exact number of hours you'll be doing per week.If you can manage your time properly,this job may even give you some extras while you do something else on the side.

As I have said, I'd want us to get a head start with things as soon as possible .I do have lots of works piled up presently and a number of unattended chores which you can immediately assist me with, I hope we can meet up with the workload eventually. Permit me to use the coming week to test your efficiency and diligence towards all this, also to work out your time schedule and fit it to mine. I really need to find the perfect person for this job, I'm confident you can take up the challenge and on the long run we should have a relatively sound working relationship and hopefully when I meet with you after my arrival we can talk about the possibility of making this long term. I will and I promise to be a good boss in as much as you are diligent. I will need to update your contact info with my clients from Fortune 100 Corporate Organization.This is only an introductory e-mail, as time goes on we should be able to arrange a proper meeting to get things started officially. I do have a number of things you could help me with this week if you will be available for me. This can act as a stable foundation to our working relationship.
Note:This position is home base office work you can be in any location and work with me from your home. Let me know your interest if you are ready to work with me from your home.

I will like you to get back to me with your Contact Details as it will be used for payment/delivery purposes :

First Name :
Last Name :
Street Address :
City, State, Zip Code :
Cell Phone Number:
Home Phone Number:
Current Occupation :
IM /Email Address :

Once I have received your contact information, I will get back to you with the task for this week or next, you will also be paid up front errand fees as its important you help me handle some errands before I get back from my business trip . Hope I am clear with that.I will await your response and also let me have the above info as it should appear on payment.

Best Regards.