Local US Recruiting job SCAM

Like a fool, I replied on craigslist and received this email several days later which I also, like a fool, responded to, sent alternately from Zoum Communications , Inc. & Matthew Kajdan ([email protected]):


Local US Recruiting job confirm Thursday, April 07

This message needs confirmation from your part in order to start this job. It is for position you applied for, Regional Recruiter.
A certified check of $1,375 will be released in the morning if you send today the information below. Simply cash the check same day when you receive it, at your bank, and follow instructions. It is very important to post the ads exactly like we will send it to you, all words. After the ads are posted you still have 24 hours and you can modify the content, no problems if you make a mistake first time, simply forward us the confirmation emails that publications will send and we will correct if needed.

After you receive first payment you will place 2 employment ads in The Plain Dealer and Star Tribune newspapers. You will call free 1-800 numbers to do this task.
You will receive instructions and complete "how to" specifications, also the text that will appear in the ads, it will take like 5 minutes to do it. Simply let us know when you will receive the cashier's check next week. Your commission is $200 from this order. You must place the order in max. 48 hours after you receive the money.

Please confirm your full name and address that we have on file:

Complete Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Primary email:
Secondary email:
Phone number:

Requirements:
Do not cash certified checks at check cashing stores, they have huge fees and we don't support them.
Do not abandon your email addresses we have on file from you! Check your email every evening, check also BULK/SPAM folders, our updates may go there sometimes.
Do not play with our time and our money, do not apply if you are not able to perform the simple tasks!

You will receive clear instructions for every task. We may have from time to time orders from various US staffing companies to post ads in Canada newspapers.

Thank you for your time.

_____________________

After doing some research, I came across this thread (http://scam.com/showthread.php?t=134926) detailing other people's experiences with the exact scam.

GOOD LUCK, MY FRIENDS!

A very interesting post insaintity.

I couldn't quite make head or tail what the intention of the mail you received was, but after a little research and by applying that to our knowledge of how scammers operate it does make sense.

It appears to have its basis in two issues.

The 419 scam world is awash with counterfet cheques just waiting to be sent out to victims.

419 scammers already infest free ad websites with fake ads for everything from au pairs to apartment rentals and they'd clearly like to get access to ad sites where a fee has to be paid, but most scammers don't have bank cards, not ones they haven't stolen anyway.

I believe that it's likely that scammers are seeking to recruit people to post fake ads for them on fee paying ad sites using the counterfeit cheques that they have in abundance.

I've never seen this before, and the scammer isn't very clear in stating what he wants, but this is often the case when a new scam angle is being developed. Scammer's English often isn't perfect and they usually work from pre-written scripts, and this could be a script and scam in the early stages of development.

Hi,

This scammer is using our old company name (Zoum Communication). We have changed the company's name a couple of years ago. We have been receiving phone calls for a couple of weeks of people asking for a check, but I'm sorry to say that we have nothing to do with this. Our company is in Quebec, and it is difficult for us to get information on this matter.

I've sent two e-mails to Craigslist but still have not gotten any response. I just want them to remove the ad. As I understand it, that ad was posted on Craigslist in the Phoenix area. But I have no idea if the ad was posted on other Craigslists. A person who recently called us was kind enough to sent us the ad. That's how I got the scammer's name (or nickname) and by Googling it, found you guys.

Any idea on how I can get this (or these) ad(s) removed so people stop being fooled.

Thanks,
Danielle

Welcome to Scamwarners. We never had any doubt that scammers were misusing your company name. It's a very common scammer tactic.
It can be difficult to get Craigslist adverts removed, but even if it was easy, scammers would still be able to place new ones faster than they can be removed. Either using your name or someone else's.

This is what they want. You to deposit a fake check into your bank account and then withdrawal the funds and send the money to Canada. Then you get a notice from your bank that the check is a fake and now your on the hook to pay the bank back. the check is showing a bank in Chicago called Bank of Financial. THIS IS A SCAM. DO NOT FALL FOR THIS UNLESS YOU LIKE GIVING MONEY AWAY. I know times are bad, but this will only make it worse. Never withdrawal any funds like this until the check has cleared your bank. about a week wait.

Zoum Communication, Inc <[email protected]> Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 5:28 AM
Reply-To: "Zoum Communication, Inc" <[email protected]>
To: Removed - Michelle


I am Byron Reynolds from Zoum Communications Canada

One certified check of $2455.99 was sent to your address for the first task. From this amount you must post 3 employment ads that will cost $2055

Send us a notice when you receive the envelope with payment and ask for task transfer method if you didn't received yet.
Envelope was sent wih Regular Mail, this is the reason of delay until now.
Your commission for this first task is $300, deduct this amount when you cash the check at your bank.

We already sent them the ad that will be placed 3 times:
"Senior .Net Technical Lead / Architect , Slomiak Enterprises (323)-269-8506"

After you send them the funds the first task is done.

Byron Reynolds, Zoum Communications
145 St Pierre, Montreal, QC H2Y 2L6 Canada, Phone: 514-769-0521


Complete info of task: First you must cash the $2455.99 certified check at your bank, same day you receive it.
Then, deduct your commission $300 and send $2,055 to company we specified, the remaining $100 is the cost of purchasing the money orders and UPS express shipping fee.

You will send the amount in form of International USPS money orders, it is very simple and fast.
Go to any USPS offices in your town, purchase three International (pink in colour) USPS money orders for the value of $2,055 (you must buy three because they sell them with lower or equal value than $700, depends on location)

Make the money orders payable to:

Name: SAVA GHEORGHIADE
Address: 4841 YONGE ST. P.O. Box 43177
NORTH YORK ONTARIO M2N5W0
CANADA

This also is the shipping address. Check several times the name of receiver to be correct.
Specify NOT to require delivery signature and if they ask for phone number simply write yours, in case they ask. Do not specify value because customs may be huge, write documents at value.

Send envelope using an Overnight or Next Day Delivery mailing service like UPS Worldwide Express or UPS Worldwide Express Plus or in last instance, UPS Worldwide Saver (slower) with tracking number. It costs between $40 and $82.
Please include with the money orders also the receipts where you purchased them from.

After is done, send us an email with estimated day of delivery, service used and exact tracking number. Please notice that you need to buy money orders from United States Postal Service but for shipping you will use UPS because is faster and they guarantee next day delivery.
If UPS is not possible try from USPS the following service: Global Express Guaranteed

Thank you

Welcome here truckerhawk.

To add to what you said, NEVER cash a cheque that you got from someone who you don't know. Two or three emails from a person who wants to hire you, and without asking questions says you've got the job, can only be a scammer. The cheques they send are fake, and can get you into trouble when you cash them, as it is fraud. There is more information about job scams here:
viewtopic.php?f=34&t=44
And fake cheques here:
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3237

Your comments are welcome truckerhawk but I have to correct you on one point. You can't rely on any cheque being cleared after a week and, when it's a counterfeit cheque, it's never cleared. It can be returned unpaid and charged back to your account after a year or more.

It's very boring and tedious stuff legal stuff but bear in mind that if the cheque is a good forgery even the company involved may not notice it for several weeks, and a counterfeit cheque with a forged signature can be repudiated at any time or date. There is no time limit (apart from your local Statute of Limitations - usually 6 or 7 years).

The financial loss any victim suffers is bad enough, but the real harm is done when the victim finds themselves in legal trouble with their bank, and most people don't understand the situation and victims have found themselves in prison.

This a particularly complex and convoluted version of the scam and thus much less likely to succeed expecially as the Canadian postal authorities, after being alerted, only need to monitor the PO Box and scoop up the mail and the accomplice.

Just to emphasise the point - a counterfeit cheque never clears - and even if your bank say it has cleared, it won't make any difference because they can just say that you never told them it was counterfeit. A bank doesn't get separate notification of each cheque clearance and makes the assumption that the cheques you pay in are not counterfeit. If you accept counterfeit cheques - the risk is all yours, and arguing the issue will only lead to your being prosecuted for passing counterfeit paper.

It's a nasty type of scam for this reason.

.... and respect to Danielle (Operation_Mgmt) for taking the trouble to come along and comment.

Unfortunately scammers regularly abuse the name of banks and corporations like Yahoo and Microsoft. Just by confirming that the company name that they are using is obsolete, is help enough.

Well you all are right. My point is to be very careful and watch out for these scams. If you find yourself in a position of receiving one of these checks and deposit it and take out the funds from your bank. You will be on the hook for the amount of the check. Even if you bank places a hold on the check and the funds come available and you take the funds out. A few days or more you will find out you account is over drawing and that the check is a fake. So yes I hope all do not get as far as depositing these checks, but the fact is that many do deposit these checks and follow the instruction giving to them. Just this week a lady from Los Angles got a check for $2300.00. She was told to send $1700.00 western union to a person in the USA. So she did it and these scams call you home to instruct these people what to do. Well what happen in this situation. The person who was to receive the funds from LA. He was told to keep $200.00 and send $1500. to NIGERIA by using a different western union location then the one he would receive the money from. What the scammer did not know was the person who received the $1700.00 from the lady in LA was working to help law enforcement. So this lady was lucky and got her money back.. This is from a scam sending out checks all over the USA by using UPS overnight shipping or Fedex. Using Exxonmobil Inc Investments or at [email protected]. So like I was saying some people do go as far as depositing these checks and are not even waiting to see if the possibility that the check will clear. They are taking the funds out and following the instruction to send this money western Union. Forchanitly in this case was a happy ending. I agree with all of you and glad to see others involved making such good points. I hope others can be helped by this information.

beware of [email protected] and [email protected] its a scam . on craigslist, i clicked to get a job , but observe how the links on the bottom are "broken". also observe how the positions are paying way more than market value and they guarantee positions. then there is this stupid position that the company claimes they have avaialbe... its placing ads for them. they claim that since they are based out of country, they would send money for the us to cash the money and use that money to purchase ads. its a lie, don't do it. the contents may vary because these people keep changing there story and email addresses but be aware of the basic idea of how this wrks. here is a copy of the ad content. i see.




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Send your resume or contact details to: [email protected]
Guaranteed interview and placement immediately if you qualify, you can apply for more jobs from main page.
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Local Recruiter, Part Time $900/Week
(Entry Level, Training Included, post classified ads and get paid)


What position entails: You need to post various employment classified ads in US newspapers and magazines for our company based in Canada. This work does not require any funds out-of-pocket from you. We will provide the funds to post in newspapers. Once you have received the funds 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.

Prices for US 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, PT Local Recruiter. 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.

There will be 6-8 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 6-9 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. 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.

Please send below information to [email protected]

First name, Last name:
Street Address:
City, State, Postal Zip Code:
Two E-mail addresses:
Phone#:

Although the requirements for this position are very simple and all terms are clear, please do not apply for this job if you are not responsible. Your agreement will be considered a US binding contract, so we expect you to follow through on your commitment to our requirements.

To apply now send the required information to [email protected]

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they are scammers. i'm warning you. don't do it. they are liers, they lie and they will take your money and get you in a lot of trouble. don't send your resume if they ask.
scam, warning, beware, don't do it, lie, liers



UPDATE 05.02.2011, appears to be changing or adding url's, could be under http://www.amparik.com/

they are scammers. i'm warning you. don't do it. they are liers, they lie and they will take your money and get you in a lot of trouble. don't send your resume if they ask.
scam, warning, beware, don't do it, lie, liers

here are some tags:


http://sinergy2011.biz/resume.html
http://sinergy2011.biz
AOK Staffing, LLC

Our Mission:
Our central mission is to manage change as your business & career grows and new prospects arise. We are committed to providing opportunities and services that are driven by your specific employment goals. The breadth of our experience, contacts and understanding of your business, will lead to the development of comprehensive and strategic hiring solutions that are designed with only one objective in mind - your growth.


Click on the position you are interested to APPLY NOW, You can apply for two or more positions.

Available Full Time Positions:

Catering Coordinator Assistant $12/Hour
Call Center needs Experienced Customer Service $12/Hour
Front Desk Coordinator $14.50/Hour
Housekeeper $12.25 to $14.50 / Hour
Full Time Unarmed Security Officers $12/Hour
Hiring professional cleaners NOW $11/hr
Personal Driver Minimum 22 years old $14/hr
Gardner Need Spring/Summer $13/hr
Pool Cleaners. Hiring Now $12/hr
Janitorial Work at Childcare Center $14/hr


NEW: Available Part Time Positions:

Online Recruiter, Part Time $600-900/Week (Entry Level, Training Included)


ITS NOT TRUE. ITS NOT A REAL RECRUITING AGENCY.


updated 05.02.2011, appears to be either changing the url or has more than one, now using http://www.amparik.com/

Both attajda.com and sinergy2011.biz appear to be domains used by scammers - they are being followed up and will be reported.

EVERYONE BEWARE OF ANY MESSAGES LIKE THIS, OR TO CASH ANY CHECK! NO BUSINESS BIG OR LITTLE WILL EVER HAVE AN EMPLOYEE DO THIS WORK. THIS IS FRAUD AT ITS BEST.

Monday April 18

This message needs confirmation from your part in order to start this job. It is for position you applied for, Local Recruiter.

You will receive instructions and complete "how to" specifications, also the text that will appear in the ads, it will take like 5 minutes to do it. Simply
let us know when you will receive the cashier's check next week. Your commission is $200 from this order. You must place the order in max. 48 hours after you receive the money.

A certified check of $1,375 will be released tomorrow morning if you send today the information below. Simply cash the check same day when you receive it, at your bank, and follow instructions.

It is very important to post the ads exactly like we will send it to you, all words. After the ads are posted you still have 24 hours and you can modify the
content, no problems if you make a mistake first time, simply forward us the confirmation emails that publications will send and we will correct if needed.
After you receive first payment you will place 2 employment ads in The Plain Dealer and Star Tribune newspapers. You will call free 1-800 numbers to do this task.

Please confirm your full name and address that we have on file:

Complete Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Primary email:
Secondary email:
Phone number:

Few Requirements:
Do not cash certified checks at check cashing stores, they have huge fees and we don't support them.
Do not abandon your email addresses we have on file from you! Check your email every evening, check also BULK/SPAM folders, our updates may go there sometimes.
Do not play with our time and our money, do not apply if you are not able to perform the simple tasks!

You will receive clear instructions for every task. We may have from time to time orders from various US staffing companies to post ads in Canada newspapers.

Thank you


Trader Media Corporation, 105-2301 Ave C N,
Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z5 Canada

Welcome to Scamwarners. Can yo post the scammer's email address please.
I expect that check cashing stores are very good at spotting fakes. Unlike your bank, they stand the loss and would have to go after you.