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by Msnyder541 Sat Sep 21, 2013 11:59 am
I was applying for jobs on indeed.com just yesterday. This morning before 8 am I received an email and a text message at the same time telling me to set up a yahoo instant message account and to contact a Mr Steven Taylor about a job I had posted my resume for.
So I do this and as we are IMing from the very first message it just felt off. So in the time he is typing I am checking out google and come across the name Mr Steven Taylor in connection with some fraudulent activity. So going a little further with the address he is giving me 1689 Arden Way Suite 1168 Sacramento CA 95815, I come across this website with a fraud alert with a health care company. The name he is currently giving me is HealthCare InfoXchange India Pvt. Ltd. (HCX).
He is telling me I can work from home full or part time for $25 and hour. It just seemed odd. So I told him thanks but no thanks and the conversation stopped immediately.
If you feel off about something it might very well be off for a reason.
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by marilovesfilms Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:42 am
THANK YOU SO MUCH for positing this!!! I too was targeted! Everything about them seemed ALL OFF! I knew they were foreigners because their responses were SO informal. Plus they never answered all of my questions and were in a rush to get me to set up a Yahoo ID. SO many red flags.

This was the initial email:

Dear Applicant

We apologize for the delay in response as in regards to your resume that was forwarded to our hiring department, The Hiring Desk of the Company has reviewed your resume from www.indeed.com and posted to our HR dept and we believe you have the required qualifications to proceed. This is a Sales Assistant, Front Desk Clerk, Data Entry, Administrative Assistant, Clerical Admin, Medical Biller/Coding, Customer Service, Accounting, Payroll Clerk, Book keeping, Typist, Dispatcher, Receptionist, Secretary, IT Jobs position, Working hours are from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. The starting pay is $25/hr for this position, we also offer part time work and you are also expected to come online through Yahoo Messenger during working hours.

Following our newest online screening introduced by Better Business Bureau, I want you to set up an yahoo account messenger and if you got one already use it, and add up Mr Steven Taylor the hiring Manager and have him added/IM him on this ID ([email protected] ) ASAP for the interview/briefing and comprehensive job details. This is our first step to proceed further. I will be expecting to hear back from you. I Wish you the best of Luck on the Interview. If you have any problem, Please feel free to email back. ([email protected])


Best regards
Justin S Carpenter
Hiring Department
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

BE WARNED!!!!
by vonpaso xlura Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:42 pm
Welcome to Scamwarners! No company hires based on only an instant messenger interview. Companies interview in person. Did the scammer mention any website pretending to be the company? Could you post the email headers?

... ni los estafadores heredarán el reino de Dios. 1 Cor. 6:10
by cschoop Tue Nov 05, 2013 12:41 pm
I was contacted by Steven Taylor and hired within 30 minutes via Instant Messenger as a Admin Assistant. I wrote back requesting, official letterhead and Legal proof that this was a company? Powell wrote back what are you going to do with this information?
The dead giveaway was the contract from Smart Powell, Head of HR, but signed by someone else. The next flag was the paragraph on the company not being responsible for taxes and the company can adjust your salary pursuant to the Company's employee compensation policies in effect from time to time.
Below is the bogus offer letter from HCX:
Head Office:
1002-1003 Inder Prakash Building 21, Barakhamba Road Connaught Place New Delhi -110 001
Registered office:
Bajaj House, 97, Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019
Temporary Office:
1689 Arden Way Suite 1168 Sacramento CA 95815
website: www.hcxindia.net




Employment Offer For CXXX Sxxxx

Dear CXXX Sxxxxx,
HealthCare InfoXchange India Pvt. Ltd is pleased to offer you employment on the following terms:
1. Position: Your Job Title will Be an Administrative Assistant Position and you will initially report to Mr Steven Taylor being your immediate Supervisor before your training/orientation Commences. This is a full-time/Part Time position. By signing this letter agreement, you confirm to the Company that you have no contractual commitments or other legal obligations that would prohibit you from performing your duties for the Company.
2. Cash Compensation: The Company will pay you a starting salary at the rate of $25 Salary per hour and $18 per hour during traning, payable in accordance with the Company's standard payroll schedule. This salary will be subject to adjustment pursuant to the Company's employee compensation policies in effect from time to time.
3. Employee Benefits: As a regular employee of the Company, you will be eligible to participate in a number of Company-sponsored benefits. In addition, you will be entitled to paid vacation in accordance with the Company's vacation policy, as in effect from time to time.
4. Stock Options: Subject to the approval of the Company's Board of Directors or its Compensation Committee, you will be granted an option to purchase 2 shares of the Company's common stock (the "Option"). The exercise price per share of the Option will be determined by the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee when the Option is granted. The Option will be subject to the terms and conditions applicable to options granted under the Company's 2013 Stock Plan (the "Plan"), as described in the Plan and the applicable Stock Option Agreement. You will invest in 25% of the Option shares after 12 months of continuous service, and the balance will invested in equal monthly installments over the next 36 months of continuous service, as described in the applicable Stock Option Agreement.
5. Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement: Like all Company employees, you will be required, as a condition of your employment with the Company, to sign the Company's standard Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement (Employment Offer Letter)
6. Employment Relationship: Employment with the Company is for no specific period of time. Your employment with the Company will be "at will," meaning that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause. Any contrary representations that may have been made to you are superseded by this letter agreement. This is the full and complete agreement between you and the Company on this term. Although your job duties, title, compensation and benefits, as well as the Company's personnel policies and procedures, may change from time to time, the "at will" nature of your employment may only be changed in an express written agreement signed by you and a duly authorized officer of the Company (other than you).
7. Tax Matters:
(A) Withholding: The forms of compensation referred to in this letter agreement are subject to reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes and other deductions required by law.
(B) Tax Advice: You are encouraged to obtain your own tax advice regarding your compensation from the Company. You agree that the Company does not have a duty to design its compensation policies in a manner that minimizes your tax liabilities, and you will not make any claim against the Company or its Board of Directors related to tax liabilities arising from your compensation.
8. Interpretation, Amendment and Enforcement: This letter agreement is the complete agreement between you and the Company, contain all of the terms of your employment with the Company and supersede's any prior agreements, representations or understandings (whether written, oral or implied) between you and the Company. This letter agreement may not be amended or modified, except by an express written agreement signed by both you and a duly authorized officer of the Company. The terms of this letter agreement and the resolution of any disputes as to the meaning, effect, performance or validity of this letter agreement or arising out of, related to, or in any way connected with this letter agreement, your employment with the Company or any other relationship between you and the Company (the "Disputes") will be governed by United States laws, excluding laws relating to conflicts or choice of law. You and the Company submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in Florida in connection with any Dispute or any claim related to any Dispute.
We hope that you will accept our offer to join the Company. You may indicate your agreement with these terms and accept this offer by signing and dating the duplicate original of this letter of agreement and returning it to us this offer, if accepted, will expire at the close of business on 11/06/2013. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon your providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Your employment is also contingent upon your starting work with the Company on or before 11/06/2013.
Employee's Full Name____________
Employee's Signature____________
Date:____________
If you have any questions, please e-mail Mr Steven Taylor ([email protected])

Very Truly Yours,
Mr Smart .D. Powell
Head of Operations
Human Resources Department For
HealthCare InfoXchange India Pvt. Ltd
Title: Head HR Department
by CDF2000 Sat May 31, 2014 10:16 am
STEVE TAYLOR IS A SCAMMER!!!! He's been in communication with me. I thought it all seemed unreal and to good to be true.

Dear Applicant

The Hiring Desk of the Company has reviewed your resume on www.gethired.com and posted to our HR dept and we believe you have the required qualifications to proceed. Working hours are from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. The starting pay is $25/hr for this position, we also offer part time work and you are also expected to come online through Yahoo Messenger during working hours.

Following our newest online screening introduced by Better Business Bureau, I want you to set up an yahoo account messenger and if you got one already use it, and add up Mr Steven Taylor the hiring Manager and have him added/IM him on this ID ([email protected]) ASAP for the interview/briefing and comprehensive job details for the job position you are yet to occupy. This is our first step to proceed further. I will be expecting to hear back from you. I Wish you the best of Luck on the Interview. If you have any problem, Please feel free to email back. ([email protected])


Best regards
Lira Nina
Hiring Department

THEN in correspondence he sent this fake employment letter to me.


Ras Laffan address:
Qatargas Operating Company
Qatargas Road
Ras Laffan Industrial City

Doha address:
Qatargas Doha Head Office
West Bay, Doha
Temporary Office:
1700 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043. USA
website:

Employment Offer For
Dear
Qatargas Operating Company Limited is pleased to offer you employment on the following terms:
1. Position: Your Job Title will Be a Clerical Administrative Position and you will initially report to Mr Steven Taylor being your immediate Supervisor before your training/orientation Commences. This is a full-time/Part Time position. By signing this letter agreement, you confirm to the Company that you have no contractual commitments or other legal obligations that would prohibit you from performing your duties for the Company.
2. Cash Compensation: The Company will pay you a starting salary at the rate of $25 Salary per hour and $18 per hour during traning, payable in accordance with the Company's standard payroll schedule. This salary will be subject to adjustment pursuant to the Company's employee compensation policies in effect from time to time.
3. Employee Benefits: As a regular employee of the Company, you will be eligible to participate in a number of Company-sponsored benefits. In addition, you will be entitled to paid vacation in accordance with the Company's vacation policy, as in effect from time to time.
4. Stock Options: Subject to the approval of the Company's Board of Directors or its Compensation Committee, you will be granted an option to purchase 2 shares of the Company's common stock (the "Option"). The exercise price per share of the Option will be determined by the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee when the Option is granted. The Option will be subject to the terms and conditions applicable to options granted under the Company's 2013 Stock Plan (the "Plan"), as described in the Plan and the applicable Stock Option Agreement. You will invest in 25% of the Option shares after 12 months of continuous service, and the balance will invested in equal monthly installments over the next 36 months of continuous service, as described in the applicable Stock Option Agreement.
5. Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement: Like all Company employees, you will be required, as a condition of your employment with the Company, to sign the Company's standard Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement (Employment Offer Letter)
6. Employment Relationship: Employment with the Company is for no specific period of time. Your employment with the Company will be "at will," meaning that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause. Any contrary representations that may have been made to you are superseded by this letter agreement. This is the full and complete agreement between you and the Company on this term. Although your job duties, title, compensation and benefits, as well as the Company's personnel policies and procedures, may change from time to time, the "at will" nature of your employment may only be changed in an express written agreement signed by you and a duly authorized officer of the Company (other than you).
7. Tax Matters:
(A) Withholding: The forms of compensation referred to in this letter agreement are subject to reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes and other deductions required by law.
(B) Tax Advice: You are encouraged to obtain your own tax advice regarding your compensation from the Company. You agree that the Company does not have a duty to design its compensation policies in a manner that minimizes your tax liabilities, and you will not make any claim against the Company or its Board of Directors related to tax liabilities arising from your compensation.
8. Interpretation, Amendment and Enforcement: This letter agreement is the complete agreement between you and the Company, contain all of the terms of your employment with the Company and supersede's any prior agreements, representations or understandings (whether written, oral or implied) between you and the Company. This letter agreement may not be amended or modified, except by an express written agreement signed by both you and a duly authorized officer of the Company. The terms of this letter agreement and the resolution of any disputes as to the meaning, effect, performance or validity of this letter agreement or arising out of, related to, or in any way connected with this letter agreement, your employment with the Company or any other relationship between you and the Company (the "Disputes") will be governed by United States laws, excluding laws relating to conflicts or choice of law. You and the Company submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in Florida in connection with any Dispute or any claim related to any Dispute.
We hope that you will accept our offer to join the Company. You may indicate your agreement with these terms and accept this offer by signing and dating the duplicate original of this letter of agreement and returning it to us this offer, if accepted, will expire at the close of business on 05/31/2014. As required by law, your employment with the Company is contingent upon your providing legal proof of your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Your employment is also contingent upon your starting work with the Company on or before 05/31/2014.
Employee's Full Name____________
Employee's Signature____________
Date:____________
If you have any questions, please e-mail Mr Steven Taylor ([email protected])

Very Truly Yours,
Mr Jimmy Stout
Head of Operations
Human Resources Department For
Qatargas Operating Company Limited

He told me I will receive a check in the mail and that I am to deposit the check via ATM into my account. He then called me. I never answered. I asked why he called, he said to verify that my phone was working. I immediately blocked his number. BE WARNED and report him!! His phone number shows up from Carrollton GA and it's 678-796-6515
by Terminator5 Sat May 31, 2014 3:27 pm
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Clerical Administrative Position


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