Hello all, new here, as a lot of others i keep getting baited into some "job offers" that sound like possible scams. Here are two emails i recently recieved while applying for various jobs through craigslist:Craigslist: US Regional Newspaper Advertiser
jim@dmore.biz to me
show details 2:03 PM (22 hours ago)
What position entails: You will post classified ads (such as sales ads and employment ads) for our company in US newspapers and magazines.
Our company is located in Paris, France and US prices for newspaper ads are almost double for foreign citizens/companies, this is the main reason we need your services in the US for the specified position, Classifieds Advertiser. You will spend max. 3-6 hours weekly, in your spare time. You do NOT need special skills or degrees. The position is very easy and can be done by anyone without the necessity to leave current job! It’s as easy as placing an ad in a newspaper. This work does not require any money out-of-pocket from you. We will provide the money to post in newspapers. Once you have received the money and the ad content necessary for the postings from us, all you have to do is place the ads from home by calling newspapers’ toll free numbers or by using their online services.
There will be 4-10 ads placed weekly, for each ad you post you are paid with $100, you will deduct your share from money we send you to post the ads. For example, if we need to place an ad that costs $500 we will send you $600, you pay $500 to newspaper or website that places the ad and you remain same day with $100 commission. This is possible because for a foreign company the same ad costs around $900-$1100.
We will select papers from the US where the classified ads will be placed and send you the funds to post. You need to place the ads in max. 48 hours after you receive the money from us! This is the only condition we ask. How you are paid for your services: As specified above, there will be 6-8 employment ads placed weekly. For each ad you post, you are paid $100. You will deduct your share from money we send you to post the ads. After a satisfactory 30-day trial period, we will establish a long-term contract with you. You will be registered as our employee and we'll pay taxes every time you will place an ad. You will then receive a 1099 form at the end of each year from our company.
To start the job today please reply with the information below:
First name, Last name:
Full Street Address - NO PO Boxes please:
City, State, Postal Zip Code:
Two E-mail addresses:
Phone#:
Age:
and here is another:dispatch/ front desk
Inbox X
Howard Brown
Hello, I recently saw your ad and would like to submit my CV for consideratio...
Sep 14 (2 days ago)
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K&M International Ltd.
to me
show details 6:57 PM (17 hours ago)
Dear Applicant,
We received your email for the interest in our posted advert. Thank you for your interest in a position with K&M International Ltd.
Your reference number is A116.
K&M International Ltd.
is the leading specialist in upholstered furniture, antique furniture, high quality fabrics sofas and we go to great lengths to ensure that everything we sell is of the highest quality. K&M International Ltd. has the confidence in the products we sell that we offer a 10-year guarantee on everything we make and a 5-year guarantee for products that we have exclusively sourced from our supplier partners. The guarantee starts from the date of delivery and offers cover against manufacturing defects on the frame and spring construction. We also cover customer's furniture for 2 years against any defects which may arise, under normal use, through faulty factory workmanship.
K&M International Ltd. always have the most current trends. Our investment in building a dedicated design team pays huge dividends for our customers just because K&M International Ltd. products are always great value for money, should never mean our customer are short-changed when it comes to design. Our designers have constantly got their eye on the latest shapes, colours, patterns and styles. We advertise our products extensively in local and Trade publications as well as mailing our client list (only a few Objects can be shown on these advertisements).
Our Mission
We are expanding to the United States, so we want to reach out to people in the United States and advertise our latest sofa with sales offer by mailing the company’s catalogs to individual, offices, private and public places. Successful candidates will work either weekdays or weekends depending on choice and get paid weekly.
Full Job Description
1. The Company will send a package that contain 300 catalogs to you every week via FedEx
2. You will buy USPS stamps from the post office
3. You will affix stamps on enveloped and addressed catalogs
4. You will send out the catalogs to our clients through regular mail
5. You will work two days a week. The working days and time are flexible
Your Responsibilities
* You must be efficient
* You must be self motivated
* Catalogs received each week must be sent out same week
Payment and Work Duration
The Job will last for Ten months. You will be paid $200 per week. Your weekly payment and other payment for expenses will be sent to you in advance every week in form of check.
Your First Primary task
1. Find out the nearest post office to you
2. Find out the cost of USPS stamps from the post office
Weight of Catalogs
The catalog is five sheets and will come in regular sized envelop. The weight of each catalog is under 1 ounce.
Note:
You will be paid $200 per week. The company will be responsible for the expenses spent on USPS stamps
The company will send payment to you as imbursement to buy USPS stamps before sending the catalogs to you. Please confirm your house address again so payment can be issued out to you as soon as possible.
Please accept my congratulations while I await your immediate response.
Regards,
Sir Stanley Smith
Personnel Manager
K&M International Ltd.
Tel: +44 (0)8452802723
Fax: +44 (0)8452802724
i havent responded to either, because they all sound fishy and i trust no- one (big X files fan here). Just wanted to check in here and have my suspicions confirmed/ get the word out. A thousand thanks to the organizers and moderators here, this site has already steered me and other family members clear of a number of scams.
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