by mickeymine420
Wed Mar 05, 2014 1:06 pm
I was contacted by email on 02/24/2014 for a job interview. I was to set up a yahoo messenger account and be online at 9am PST 02/28/2014 for a job interview... This was the conversation:
me: Hello Lynda,
lyndaprisca: Good morning
lyndaprisca: And how are you doing?
me: My name is M****** and I applied for the data entry position advertised at Worksource Bremerton.
me: I am good, and you?
lyndaprisca: Are you ready for the interview?
me: Absolutely.
lyndaprisca: Accept the job details
me: I am waiting for the document to download.
lyndaprisca: Send me an email address you would love to receive it
me: m***********@yahoo.com
me: The file does not seem to be downloading.
lyndaprisca: stand by
me: Okay. Reading the document now...
lyndaprisca: Okay, let me know when you are done reading
me: Am I doing any of the sales? Or am I just doing the data entry from invoices sent to me?
lyndaprisca: Just data entry
me: I accept the job details.
me: Are we still connected?
lyndaprisca: Yes..I have few questions for you and it is very important how you attempt them, is that okay?
me: Of course.
lyndaprisca: Why do you think we should employ you?
me: I am a very dedicated and hard working individual. I was raised on the value of hard work and will put my all into doing the best job I can for your company.
lyndaprisca: Tell me about your last job position
me: I am a quick learner and usually only have to be told how to do something once.
lyndaprisca: Tell me about your last job position
me: At my last job, I worked at a Sprint cellular call center. I went through the training program and was sent to work on the floor. I answered a multi-line phone system and assisted callers with resolving any service and/or payment issues they had.
lyndaprisca: How well do you work under pressure?
me: I actually prefer being busy and under pressure. It seems to be where I thrive the most. I am a very intellectual person and my brain goes a million miles a minute. Being busy and under pressure keeps my attention and stimulates my brain. I suppose that probably sounds weird.
lyndaprisca: What do you understand by privacy and code of conduct?
me: I have spent the last three years in college for Psychology with an emphasis on Substance Abuse. This involves very strict HIPAA laws. I had to take three different courses on that exact topic. All information is completely confidential, with no exception. Code of conduct I feel is very important because rules are set in place for a reason. Conduct in the workplace is mandatory to keep a business running smoothly.
lyndaprisca: What is your strongest point as an individual?
me: I have many, but I think my strongest point as an individual is the ability to take any situation or problem and think things through to the most effective resolution. I am very focused in that regard.
lyndaprisca: Have you worked with data entry software before?
me: I have, not a lot and it was quite some time ago, but it should not take long to learn. I also tend to study software in my off time until I perfect it.
lyndaprisca: What do you think is the greatest quality a good data entry clerk should possess?
me: I would have to say focus and attention to detail. Having a job in data entry is pointless if you do not pay attention and things get entered incorrectly.
lyndaprisca: How do you control errors in your work?
me: My process is as follows... 1.) Look at the information I am inputting 2.) Input the data 3.) Check all information 4.) Re-check all information. I feel it is very important to triple check work so that there is little chance of errors.
lyndaprisca: Rate your self on a scale of 1-5 based on the following MATHEMATICAL ACCURACY, SPELLING ACCURACY, TYPING SPEED,STATISTICAL ACCURACY?
me: Mathematical accuracy = 5, Spelling Accuracy = 5, Typing speed = 4, Statistical accuracy = 5
lyndaprisca: Will you be able to dedicate 7hours of your time to this position Monday-Friday?
me: Absolutely! I would be doing that in an office environment either way. To me there is no difference. Work hours are work hours. It would be no problem at all.
me: Wonderful! I will be ready and available! Do I need to download any other software for for the data entry?
lyndaprisca: Not at the moment
lyndaprisca: Do you have microsft?
me: Yes, I have office, excel and powerpoint.
lyndaprisca: Good
lyndaprisca: That will be enough for training task
me: Perfect! Just for clarification, is 8-11am my time or your time?
lyndaprisca: Your time
me: Perfect! I am looking forward to it!
lyndaprisca: All you need to do is sign in here at yahoo messenger every morning and we send you task to work and send it back
me: I will be available and ready! Signed in by 8am!
lyndaprisca: Great..Congratulations once again
me: I also will send the signed employment letter as soon as I receive it.
lyndaprisca: All we need from you is good work, you will enjoy every moment working with us
me: Thank you!
lyndaprisca: That is all for now,you are required to report online Monday morning
lyndaprisca: Hold on online while i forward your interview answers to the company's board of directors for proper review and consideration.Okay ?
me: Of course, I will be right here.
lyndaprisca: Hello you there?
me: Yes, I am here.
lyndaprisca: Congratulations......This is to confirm that you have been approved to be a staff of SPECIALIST COMPUTER SOLUTION UK, having reached the requirements, passed the interview and recommended for the Job by the Board of Director on employment.
me: Thank you so much!! When do I start?
lyndaprisca: You will start training Monday morning by 8am . We will send you the Employment Letter to sign and send it back to us
I was then sent a very official looking employment letter on company letterhead.
SCC
Technology Solutions Provider
SCC Headquarters James House, Warwick Road Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 2LE
Date: 02/28/2014
Dear M****************,
We are pleased to confirm your acceptance with our firm in the capacity of a Data Entry Clerk. You will report directly to Mrs. Lynda Prisca with your start date of employment 03/03/2014. Full work will be scheduled 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. In order to successfully complete training, attendance is mandatory! Failure to commit to the set required schedule training hours will result to suspension and or termination.
As informed, your base pay salary will be $13.0 per hour during training. Upon successfully completing training, your pay will advance to $25.0 per hour. Also, you will be covered by the standard group benefit plans of Aetna and fringe benefits, which will be explained to you. For the first year vacation time shall be pro-rated, so you will be entitled to 21 working days' vacation for this year.
If you agree, please sign the enclosed copy and return for our files. We look forward to your joining the company.
Yours Faithfull,
Mr. Peter Rigby
Chief Executive Officer
Disclaimer
This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. If you have received this e-mail by mistake, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete this e-mail from your system.
I thought this was legitimate and was very excited as I have been looking for work for a couple of months. Monday morning I logged onto the computer at 8am as directed and no-one was there. I waited for over an hour at which time I decided to call the company to see if there was a problem. When I called, no-one knew a Lynda Prisca and had no idea what I was talking about. I was asked to email all correspondence between myself and Mrs. Prisca. Which I promptly did. As I was waiting for a response, Mrs. Prisca finally got online. Following is a transcript of that conversation:
me: I am online and ready for training.
lyndaprisca: Hello you there?
me: Yes, I am here...
lyndaprisca: I will be sending you your training task here right away, sorry for the delay
me: No problem, I am ready.
lyndaprisca: Have this task completed and emailed back to me for Review
Write an article on customer service relationship management and customer service management strategy..minimum of 2pages
Time limit 3hrs
me: Okay, I will have it in to you.
me: Would you like this article to be opinion-based, fact-based or both?
lyndaprisca: Both
me: Double spacing 12 point new romans okay?
lyndaprisca: Sure
me: I just received this email from SCC...
m*************: Dean Lewis
To Me
Today at 9:27 AM
Hi M*******,
Thank you for your mail regarding the contact you have received allegedly from SCC. I am sorry to say that you have been the victim of a fraud, SCC does not operate in North America and we do not operate in the manner you describe. I would suggest you report this event to your local Police Department and feel free to pass on my contact details.
Kind Regards
Dean Lewis
Head Of Risk & Review
scclogo
me: Are you there?
me: Hello...
me: Shall I take your silence as confirmation that this is indeed a scam?
lyndaprisca: Hello
lyndaprisca: You there?
me: I am here, waiting for a response to the email I forwarded...
lyndaprisca: I got your message and I want to confirm when you were sent the message
me: I do not know what to do. I logged on at 8am like I was told, and when an hour had passed and I did not hear anything, I called SCC to see if there was a problem. I received the above email in response to my inquiry at 9:27am my time.
lyndaprisca: That's a wrong message.
lyndaprisca: Continue with your task
lyndaprisca: And let me know when you done
me: So now I do not know if this is for real. Especially when no-one has asked for any information as to bank account or ssn for tax purposes, I have not filled out a W4. I am very confused. Especially considering if this is not a real position, what is gained from this?
lyndaprisca: I just contacted the HR department and they said no such message
me: I received it in response to my calling the phone number listed on the SCC website. How can that be false?
lyndaprisca: We do not request for those details due to security reasons and as well you are paid via paycheck
me: Working on this task now...
lyndaprisca: Okay
lyndaprisca: Let me know when you done with the task
me: I have completed this article and attached it to an email for you. Please review it and tell me if it is what you were looking for. Thank you.
lyndaprisca: Stand by
lyndaprisca: Hello
lyndaprisca: You did well
lyndaprisca: Keep it up
me: Thank you! So is that all for today?
lyndaprisca: Sure
lyndaprisca: I will talk to you 8am tomorrow
me: This morning I logged on at 8am but nothing happened until 9am. What time should I be on here tomorrow?
lyndaprisca: 8am, i had technical issues
me: Okay, thank you. I will talk to you then.
lyndaprisca: Bye'
me: Goodbye.
At this point, I know this is a scam, but I decide to play along for a few days to see where it goes. Information is power and maybe I can prevent it from happening to others. Also, the tasks I have been assigned thus far are so easy that it doesn't even kill much time.
My second task was sent via e-mail:
Dear Employee,
Complete this task
Write an article on The Best Ways to Prevent Overdue Accounts using your own words.
Article must be at least 2pages with examples.
Have done and submitted in .WORD .
Time limit is 3hrs
This was my response when I completed it:
me: I am ready.
lyndaprisca: Check your email for training task
me: I have nothing in my email.
me: I have it. Thank you.
lyndaprisca: Okay, good
me: I have completed and attached task 2 to an email.
lyndaprisca: Hello you there?
me: Yes, I am here.
lyndaprisca: You did well today
lyndaprisca: Keep it up
me: Thank you.
me: Should I be practicing data entry techniques?
lyndaprisca: Sure you need to
me: Is there a particular program I should be focusing on?
lyndaprisca: Not for now, until your second week of training
me: Okay, thank you. Is there anything else I can do today?
lyndaprisca: Non for now
lyndaprisca: Do have a nice day
me: Thank you, you too.
me: I will be back at 8am tomorrow.
lyndaprisca: Sure
lyndaprisca: See you then
Today, I logged in and she has not said anything to me. I received my task via e-mail
Task 3:
Good Morning,
Complete this assignment within a time limit of 3hrs.
What items of information do you need before you can approve an
invoice for payment?
Tell me about an invoice discrepancy that you discovered and how you
resolved the discrepancy.
Tell me about an invoice dispute that you were involved in and what
your role was in resolving the dispute.
If you are asked to prepare a bill for services. What information
should be included in the bill?
I am still playing along as I have yet to discover what is gained from doing this to people and that is what I want to know. I will keep everyone posted.
me: Hello Lynda,
lyndaprisca: Good morning
lyndaprisca: And how are you doing?
me: My name is M****** and I applied for the data entry position advertised at Worksource Bremerton.
me: I am good, and you?
lyndaprisca: Are you ready for the interview?
me: Absolutely.
lyndaprisca: Accept the job details
me: I am waiting for the document to download.
lyndaprisca: Send me an email address you would love to receive it
me: m***********@yahoo.com
me: The file does not seem to be downloading.
lyndaprisca: stand by
me: Okay. Reading the document now...
lyndaprisca: Okay, let me know when you are done reading
me: Am I doing any of the sales? Or am I just doing the data entry from invoices sent to me?
lyndaprisca: Just data entry
me: I accept the job details.
me: Are we still connected?
lyndaprisca: Yes..I have few questions for you and it is very important how you attempt them, is that okay?
me: Of course.
lyndaprisca: Why do you think we should employ you?
me: I am a very dedicated and hard working individual. I was raised on the value of hard work and will put my all into doing the best job I can for your company.
lyndaprisca: Tell me about your last job position
me: I am a quick learner and usually only have to be told how to do something once.
lyndaprisca: Tell me about your last job position
me: At my last job, I worked at a Sprint cellular call center. I went through the training program and was sent to work on the floor. I answered a multi-line phone system and assisted callers with resolving any service and/or payment issues they had.
lyndaprisca: How well do you work under pressure?
me: I actually prefer being busy and under pressure. It seems to be where I thrive the most. I am a very intellectual person and my brain goes a million miles a minute. Being busy and under pressure keeps my attention and stimulates my brain. I suppose that probably sounds weird.
lyndaprisca: What do you understand by privacy and code of conduct?
me: I have spent the last three years in college for Psychology with an emphasis on Substance Abuse. This involves very strict HIPAA laws. I had to take three different courses on that exact topic. All information is completely confidential, with no exception. Code of conduct I feel is very important because rules are set in place for a reason. Conduct in the workplace is mandatory to keep a business running smoothly.
lyndaprisca: What is your strongest point as an individual?
me: I have many, but I think my strongest point as an individual is the ability to take any situation or problem and think things through to the most effective resolution. I am very focused in that regard.
lyndaprisca: Have you worked with data entry software before?
me: I have, not a lot and it was quite some time ago, but it should not take long to learn. I also tend to study software in my off time until I perfect it.
lyndaprisca: What do you think is the greatest quality a good data entry clerk should possess?
me: I would have to say focus and attention to detail. Having a job in data entry is pointless if you do not pay attention and things get entered incorrectly.
lyndaprisca: How do you control errors in your work?
me: My process is as follows... 1.) Look at the information I am inputting 2.) Input the data 3.) Check all information 4.) Re-check all information. I feel it is very important to triple check work so that there is little chance of errors.
lyndaprisca: Rate your self on a scale of 1-5 based on the following MATHEMATICAL ACCURACY, SPELLING ACCURACY, TYPING SPEED,STATISTICAL ACCURACY?
me: Mathematical accuracy = 5, Spelling Accuracy = 5, Typing speed = 4, Statistical accuracy = 5
lyndaprisca: Will you be able to dedicate 7hours of your time to this position Monday-Friday?
me: Absolutely! I would be doing that in an office environment either way. To me there is no difference. Work hours are work hours. It would be no problem at all.
me: Wonderful! I will be ready and available! Do I need to download any other software for for the data entry?
lyndaprisca: Not at the moment
lyndaprisca: Do you have microsft?
me: Yes, I have office, excel and powerpoint.
lyndaprisca: Good
lyndaprisca: That will be enough for training task
me: Perfect! Just for clarification, is 8-11am my time or your time?
lyndaprisca: Your time
me: Perfect! I am looking forward to it!
lyndaprisca: All you need to do is sign in here at yahoo messenger every morning and we send you task to work and send it back
me: I will be available and ready! Signed in by 8am!
lyndaprisca: Great..Congratulations once again
me: I also will send the signed employment letter as soon as I receive it.
lyndaprisca: All we need from you is good work, you will enjoy every moment working with us
me: Thank you!
lyndaprisca: That is all for now,you are required to report online Monday morning
lyndaprisca: Hold on online while i forward your interview answers to the company's board of directors for proper review and consideration.Okay ?
me: Of course, I will be right here.
lyndaprisca: Hello you there?
me: Yes, I am here.
lyndaprisca: Congratulations......This is to confirm that you have been approved to be a staff of SPECIALIST COMPUTER SOLUTION UK, having reached the requirements, passed the interview and recommended for the Job by the Board of Director on employment.
me: Thank you so much!! When do I start?
lyndaprisca: You will start training Monday morning by 8am . We will send you the Employment Letter to sign and send it back to us
I was then sent a very official looking employment letter on company letterhead.
SCC
Technology Solutions Provider
SCC Headquarters James House, Warwick Road Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 2LE
Date: 02/28/2014
Dear M****************,
We are pleased to confirm your acceptance with our firm in the capacity of a Data Entry Clerk. You will report directly to Mrs. Lynda Prisca with your start date of employment 03/03/2014. Full work will be scheduled 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. In order to successfully complete training, attendance is mandatory! Failure to commit to the set required schedule training hours will result to suspension and or termination.
As informed, your base pay salary will be $13.0 per hour during training. Upon successfully completing training, your pay will advance to $25.0 per hour. Also, you will be covered by the standard group benefit plans of Aetna and fringe benefits, which will be explained to you. For the first year vacation time shall be pro-rated, so you will be entitled to 21 working days' vacation for this year.
If you agree, please sign the enclosed copy and return for our files. We look forward to your joining the company.
Yours Faithfull,
Mr. Peter Rigby
Chief Executive Officer
Disclaimer
This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. If you have received this e-mail by mistake, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete this e-mail from your system.
I thought this was legitimate and was very excited as I have been looking for work for a couple of months. Monday morning I logged onto the computer at 8am as directed and no-one was there. I waited for over an hour at which time I decided to call the company to see if there was a problem. When I called, no-one knew a Lynda Prisca and had no idea what I was talking about. I was asked to email all correspondence between myself and Mrs. Prisca. Which I promptly did. As I was waiting for a response, Mrs. Prisca finally got online. Following is a transcript of that conversation:
me: I am online and ready for training.
lyndaprisca: Hello you there?
me: Yes, I am here...
lyndaprisca: I will be sending you your training task here right away, sorry for the delay
me: No problem, I am ready.
lyndaprisca: Have this task completed and emailed back to me for Review
Write an article on customer service relationship management and customer service management strategy..minimum of 2pages
Time limit 3hrs
me: Okay, I will have it in to you.
me: Would you like this article to be opinion-based, fact-based or both?
lyndaprisca: Both
me: Double spacing 12 point new romans okay?
lyndaprisca: Sure
me: I just received this email from SCC...
m*************: Dean Lewis
To Me
Today at 9:27 AM
Hi M*******,
Thank you for your mail regarding the contact you have received allegedly from SCC. I am sorry to say that you have been the victim of a fraud, SCC does not operate in North America and we do not operate in the manner you describe. I would suggest you report this event to your local Police Department and feel free to pass on my contact details.
Kind Regards
Dean Lewis
Head Of Risk & Review
scclogo
me: Are you there?
me: Hello...
me: Shall I take your silence as confirmation that this is indeed a scam?
lyndaprisca: Hello
lyndaprisca: You there?
me: I am here, waiting for a response to the email I forwarded...
lyndaprisca: I got your message and I want to confirm when you were sent the message
me: I do not know what to do. I logged on at 8am like I was told, and when an hour had passed and I did not hear anything, I called SCC to see if there was a problem. I received the above email in response to my inquiry at 9:27am my time.
lyndaprisca: That's a wrong message.
lyndaprisca: Continue with your task
lyndaprisca: And let me know when you done
me: So now I do not know if this is for real. Especially when no-one has asked for any information as to bank account or ssn for tax purposes, I have not filled out a W4. I am very confused. Especially considering if this is not a real position, what is gained from this?
lyndaprisca: I just contacted the HR department and they said no such message
me: I received it in response to my calling the phone number listed on the SCC website. How can that be false?
lyndaprisca: We do not request for those details due to security reasons and as well you are paid via paycheck
me: Working on this task now...
lyndaprisca: Okay
lyndaprisca: Let me know when you done with the task
me: I have completed this article and attached it to an email for you. Please review it and tell me if it is what you were looking for. Thank you.
lyndaprisca: Stand by
lyndaprisca: Hello
lyndaprisca: You did well
lyndaprisca: Keep it up
me: Thank you! So is that all for today?
lyndaprisca: Sure
lyndaprisca: I will talk to you 8am tomorrow
me: This morning I logged on at 8am but nothing happened until 9am. What time should I be on here tomorrow?
lyndaprisca: 8am, i had technical issues
me: Okay, thank you. I will talk to you then.
lyndaprisca: Bye'
me: Goodbye.
At this point, I know this is a scam, but I decide to play along for a few days to see where it goes. Information is power and maybe I can prevent it from happening to others. Also, the tasks I have been assigned thus far are so easy that it doesn't even kill much time.
My second task was sent via e-mail:
Dear Employee,
Complete this task
Write an article on The Best Ways to Prevent Overdue Accounts using your own words.
Article must be at least 2pages with examples.
Have done and submitted in .WORD .
Time limit is 3hrs
This was my response when I completed it:
me: I am ready.
lyndaprisca: Check your email for training task
me: I have nothing in my email.
me: I have it. Thank you.
lyndaprisca: Okay, good
me: I have completed and attached task 2 to an email.
lyndaprisca: Hello you there?
me: Yes, I am here.
lyndaprisca: You did well today
lyndaprisca: Keep it up
me: Thank you.
me: Should I be practicing data entry techniques?
lyndaprisca: Sure you need to
me: Is there a particular program I should be focusing on?
lyndaprisca: Not for now, until your second week of training
me: Okay, thank you. Is there anything else I can do today?
lyndaprisca: Non for now
lyndaprisca: Do have a nice day
me: Thank you, you too.
me: I will be back at 8am tomorrow.
lyndaprisca: Sure
lyndaprisca: See you then
Today, I logged in and she has not said anything to me. I received my task via e-mail
Task 3:
Good Morning,
Complete this assignment within a time limit of 3hrs.
What items of information do you need before you can approve an
invoice for payment?
Tell me about an invoice discrepancy that you discovered and how you
resolved the discrepancy.
Tell me about an invoice dispute that you were involved in and what
your role was in resolving the dispute.
If you are asked to prepare a bill for services. What information
should be included in the bill?
I am still playing along as I have yet to discover what is gained from doing this to people and that is what I want to know. I will keep everyone posted.
