I thank my dear friend for pointing me to this website and alerting me that a job offer was a scam...I am concerned however that the original Craigslist ad that I responded to contained an attachment of my resume, with all my personal information. Is there any evidence thus far that any of these scammers are doing anything with the information they get from us job seekers out there just trying to find employment and sending resumes to these people?
I got two variations of this letter in one week which is what alerted me and a friend to do some research about this. Here is the latest one I got:
Message body
Hello,
I just got your email from craigslist that you are interested i my job advert on the web site.I'm looking for someone (Urgently) that can be prudent and reliable to work with,Someone with good understanding to work as Personal Assistant.
My name is Desmond Goodluck and Mr David Sarconi use to be my Personal Assistant before.He just travelled back to his country (Brazil) on an emergency.I will like you to know that i am unable to meet up with you to talk about this job,because i am currently on a business trip to Canada,so there will be no interview,till i get back to the USA in February,then we can meet and talk more about the future of the job.
I'm a business man and Interior Designer by profession,I have been pretty successful in a handful of ventures. I get involved in Investment Networks in Canada and United States to various welfare and community service programs, I most very often get my hands occupied, so it is imperative for me to have a worthy assistant who can monitor and keep me up to date with my activities.Working with me is basically about instructions and following them, so this person has to be very close to a computer and with a good telephone skills. My only fear is that i may come at you impromptu sometimes,so i need someone who can be able to meet up with my irregular timings. As my Personal Assistant,Your activities amongst other things will include;
Primary Responsibilities:
* Creating orders
* Processing return authorizations for me as needed.
* Running personal errands.
*Paying bills
* supervisions and monitoring.
* Scheduling programmes, flights and keeping me up to date with them.
* Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence while I'm away and
Benefits:
*Yearly Bonus (Based on performance)
*Paid vacation / sick / personal days
*medical benefits
when needed as i am hard on hearing that is why computer works for me.Making regular contacts and drop-offs on my behalf. Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities as the case maybe.
If you accept this offer you will proceed to probation stage and you start working immediately till i get back in February.Your working hours will be on the average of 10 hours per week and your basic wages for now will be ($250) a week.There could be some weeks you won't do anything that doesn't stop your wages.
I'm sure you'll understand I tend to have a very busy schedule at this point. 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 for now and the flexibility means that there will be busier weeks than others.
I am looking for someone who can handle my personal and business errands at his/her spare time. Someone who can offer the services listed on the advert on Craig"s list such as receiving calls and reporting back to me what information you got from clients, replying emails and printing invitation for exhibitions, shopping for gifts and materials, paying bills as well as receiving payments from clients when am not around.I will email you the list and sample of pictures of what to shop for when i need you to shop for me and will be precise on what and where to get them and it will definitely be within your neighbourhood.
I will make funds available for you on all expenses and the shopping must be reported in detailed manner.No heavy packages is involved.And all shopping can be done at the nearest stores.I will provide you with clear set of instructions on each task i need you to to as well as the funds to cover them.
I will like you to provide me with the following information of you (No mistake in name as it will appear on payments)
First Name :
Last name :
Address :
Apt Number :
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Sex:
Age:
Phone Number (H):
Phone Number (M):
Email Address :
Once you send all this information,i will make a back ground check on your details and will get back to you within 48 hours to let you know and you can start the probation stage immediately.
I look forward to a long lasting work relationship.Should you have any enquiry here is my cell phone number ( 6173136007).
Your Sincerely,
Desmond