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by shyparrot Wed Oct 24, 2012 4:05 pm
I love the internet otherwise I wouldn't have come across this website. Unfortunately I got suckered into this too but I ended it today after finishing the "task." At least it only wasted two mornings where I could've been sleeping in. I started to think I was doing this person's homework or something. Good thing I have a legitimate interview today.

Anyways, I received the similar email after applying to this job:
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ITEM WANTED [email protected]
Oct 18 (6 days ago)

to me
Dear Applicant

We have reviewed your resume and believe you are qualified for this position. We have forwarded your resume to the Head of Operation. Mrs Susan Wagner She will like to conduct an online interview with you on 10/19/2012 At 9.00am to discuss more about the Admin / Receptionist job position that you are yet to occupy.

Set Up a Screen name with the yahoo instant messenger online at www.messenger.yahoo.com and add up the Head of Operation screen name: susanwagner608 to your buddy list.

Her Screen Name with Yahoo Instant Messenger is: susanwagner608

If the time is not convenient to you feel free to email Susan Wagner at this Email Address: [email protected]

She will be waiting to talk to you on Yahoo messenger
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Susan Wagner [email protected]
Oct 19 (5 days ago)

to me
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TDI Quality
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JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Entering all checks vouchers and payment in appropriate account ;Maintains accurate records of all Receivables and Payable's Developing, analyzing, and maintaining financial reporting systems in general accounting, budget or cost systems.Responsible forcompiling amounts owed from purchase orders, charge slips, sales tickets etc


BRIEFING SUMMARY
You will be enlisted for 2 weeks training programme. Find Training programme details below:

*You will have to be online from 9am to 12pm daily for training programmes as you will be given series of tasks during training.

*You will resume work fully after training and your working hours will be 8am - 4pm your time zone.

*Whether or not you have an assignment or task to carry out you will be paid for $18/hr and for 8hrs a day as long as you are online during the stated hours.

*You have to keep strict record of time and activities. A time sheet should be sent in every Friday's days for monitoring (In your own format).

*In carrying out any assignment or task a progress report has to be emailed every Friday to me.

*You are paid weekly.

*There is no start up cost, the training would be administered on line, this is an Internet based position, and the base pay is $18 per hour During training and $23 per hour after training.

*Either party is free to terminate at any time with notice.

*At the end of your training, you will receive a 1099 form at the end of the year as you are listed as an Independent contractor.

*Benefits include: 401k, health and dental, paid vacation and 2 weeks sick leave you will be enrolled for this benefits

after 2months after which you would become a regular employee of company.

WORKING EQUIPMENTS
Equipments will be provided for you by the Company asap. This includes a Hp Laptop/Notebook for mobility and some other software for accuracy, Speed of data processing, Time Monitoring and Effectiveness,(4 in one Zebra ZM 400vvBarcode Printer and Cards,Fax Machine,Scanner,Photocopier Machine, 4Drawer Cabinet and Office Desk).

Details on the Uses and delivery of these equipments would be provided to you ASAP.

You would be Given the Following to start work with after training:
* Staff User Name and Password for Our Website Link ( For easy access to company data and task for each day )


Employment Supervisor
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The two tasks I did for "Susan" was write an article about overdue accounts and the a series of questions: 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?
Can you describe some of the methods used to allocate support costs.
What do you understand by the term Charge back?
What experience have you had in fixed assets accounting?

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When I googled a few of the questions above, this website was at the top of the list. So after I sent her completed work for task #2, I emailed back 30 min later formally apologizing for short notice and saying I couldn't work for them anymore, made up something about taking another position. They emailed me back this morning saying, "This is a very short notice because the company has already mailed you your pay check...what do you suggest we do now?"

So I replied back with, "Oh, well, I suppose you could just void the check and I'll disregard it when I get it in the mail. Plus I know you guys are a scam. Good day to you."
by deena41143 Wed Nov 14, 2012 9:56 am
Omg I went through the same thing yesterday ... Little warning bells were going off in my head the whole time.

I received a email from the Kentucky unemployment office stating this company was "interested" in me for a data entry position and to email [email protected] I emailed back and told him I was living in Michigan and unless it was a job I could work remotely it would not work.

I received the same form letter you did ... and my "TASK"

Was
Susan Wagner: Here is your first task
Susan Wagner: Write an Article on MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR EXECUTIVE SECRETARIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS..minimum of 2pages and time limit is 3hours...have it submitted in Word
Susan Wagner: got it?

I completed it in like a hour and her reply was

Susan Wagner: Your task has been reviewed and accepted
Susan Wagner: You have done well in the task and i am really impressed
Susan Wagner: keep it up

I was supposed to be online for my next "training" in 5 minutes I just sent her this message...


Hide Recent Messages (F3)

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dkeiffer1274: Check this website out.... very interesting reading
dkeiffer1274: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=46525&p=130528 :laugh-s:
by shequilas Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:38 am
Well I am currently experiencing this right now. I do hate that I have wasted so much time with this. Now I'm not sure what to do at this point. I have the "check" in an account now on hold. However the so called supervisor is pressing for it to be released. That was my signal that this is probably not legit. So now I wondering what to do and what's to happen with the bogus check sitting in my account. :?
by TerranceBoyce Thu Jan 24, 2013 6:51 pm
You're going to end up paying fees when the cheque bounces. You are under no obligation to send cash against an uncleared cheque. Certainly in the UK banks will rarely ever give you a definite notice of clearance as a person/company can repudiate a cheque with a forged signature in line with the Statute of Limitations - 6 years :shock:

There is no such thing as a job that involves cashing cheques for someone else through your account. Presumably they want you to send cash to a private individual ?

CAR ADVERTS - If a car seller mentions escrow - he's scamming you Never ever for any reason pay anything until you have seen and inspected the vehicle
by Bubbles Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:07 am
The bank will notify you that the check is a forged document. If I were you, I would be proactive and contact the bank and let them know that you have found out that the check you deposited was a forged banking instrument. Take them copies of the emails from the scammer so they can see that you didn't create the check. Again, I would be proactive on this.

Bubbles, former Scamwarners moderator.

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Gone, but never forgotten.
by jobseekeraware12 Thu Jan 09, 2014 11:58 am
Hey guys....all alerts.....this is truly disapponting......i mean , its difficult enough without these guys and their confederates trying to prey on those submitting resumes to job postings....in this case INDEED.com.
What follows is a transcript from an online YAHOO messenger interview conducted by a MS. Ferguson representing Curatio healthcare products in Chennai India asserting that they are opening branch offices in Los Angeles on Feb 1st. Good luck and please be aware:
msferguson47: Good Morning and how are you doing today ?
msferguson47: Yes i am doing wonderfully well, I believe you are here for your interview and briefings ?
carrillo.louis13: Good morning Ms, Ferguson . I hope you are having a great morning . Thanks for accepting my add request and yes I am here for the interview. I saw the call time as described is between 800 am and 500 pm....if you are available , I would like to schedule 800 am or even earlier if it is convenient to you. I am here and availlable : ) .
msferguson47: Good! I believe you are here for your interview and briefings ?
carrillo.louis13: Yes.
msferguson47: I am Ms Peggy Ferguson, the hiring manager of (Curatio Healthcare (I) Pvt. Ltd) I would be the one to brief you about the position and the company...What are your full name age sex and where are you located?
carrillo.louis13: for privacy.
msferguson47: The name of the company Curatio Healthcare (I) Pvt. Ltd. is a speciality dermatology company. The idea behind setting up of Curatio was to provide solutions to address the therapy gaps in the area of general dermatology and speciality dermatology. We use extensive market research to identify the needs of the dermatology fraternity and come up with innovative ideas. These ideas are converted to efficacious products, thanks to the world class R&D expertise that Curatio and its research partners possess.
msferguson47: Our temporary office is at, Randleman NC 27317 USA,Our head office is located in Chennai, India. 78/88, Defence Officers Colony. Nandambakkam. Chennai, 600032, We have locations all over the USA and currently working on setting up some branches in Los Angeles. Thats why we are employing online, but when the new office near you is ready you can be assign to one of them that is if you qualify after the interview. We are mainly into Health Care and nowgoing into Data Entry/Administrative Assistant/Customer Service /Accounting positions to create employment opportunity for the less privilege, disables and manily to decrease the rate of unemployment in the economy. We market our products globally to 75 countries. In thefinancial year 2011-12, our sales were Rs.14,566.83 million Ok ?
carrillo.louis13: Sounds great.
msferguson47: This is strictly an online work from home job until the location is ready, the working hours are flexible and you can chose to work from anywhere of your choice, the pay is $19 per hour during full working hours and the training is $15 per hour and you will be getting your payment weekly via check or direct deposit working 30 to 40 hours weekly,if you are employed you are going to be working as a full employee and not an independent contractor.Benefits: Health, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness and 401k plans.Paid Time Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts.
msferguson47: The company is currently working on the branch in your area and it will be available on the 1st of Feb once you are employed today you will start by working from home till the branch is available or setup, immediately the branch is opened you will be assigned to work over there Okay ?
carrillo.louis13: Sounds great.
msferguson47: RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Administrative assistant manager oversees the administrative operations of an organization. You may supervise administrative personnel within an office, such as receptionists, filing clerks, secretaries, or executive assistants. May also be the sole person that provides administrative support to a particular division as a whole. In addition to performing general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, correspondence, scheduling appointments and meetings, and fielding queries. Note you will be trained on it Okay ?
carrillo.louis13: Sounds good.
msferguson47: Have you ever worked from home or online before? Are you currently employed ?How many hours do you intend to dedicate to this job position daily?
carrillo.louis13: Ms Ferguson, Ive been in customer service for over 22 years and have a high quality of customer service experience in the communications field and internet based companies.
carrillo.louis13: So I looked up more about your company and found out that a good few people seem to think that you're scamming them with these "jobs". What do you have to say about it?
carrillo.louis13: I dont want to be victimized because I am both courteous and loyal
carrillo.louis13: And I hope as you can see experienced and savy
msferguson47: What is your past experience with data entry and customer service? Do you have any quickbook exp & Why do you want to work for this company?
carrillo.louis13: I have worked with large networks and distributors in various industries in 3 major metrpolitan areas. Proven track reccord and team player.
msferguson47: What qualities do you look for in a boss and What motivates you to do your best on the job?
carrillo.louis13: In that time , Ive never done an exclusively all texting online interview.....why cant we comm verbally.
carrillo.louis13: Will there be an opportunity to speak or comm verbally, did you have a chsnce to look at my resume?
carrillo.louis13: I look for responsiveness and flexability and above all ...honesty.
carrillo.louis13: Since those are the qualities I bring professionally.
msferguson47: I am not allowed to make a phone interview that is why we commence everything online
msferguson47 is typing...
carrillo.louis13: ms ferguson....will i be required to purchase "software?"
carrillo.louis13: You seem real nice....at least from the picture
carrillo.louis13: Are you also known as Mercury Healthcare Pvt. Limited
carrillo.louis13: You should know , that in the information age that high level professionals also conduct backround checks....we do our homework.....
carrillo.louis13: wow ....this is disappointing....i was looking forward to this..........and you mamm.....if you even are one........from the included jpeg.....should be ashamed......
carrillo.louis13: ...........are you there Ms. Ferguson.........
carrillo.louis13: where are you Ms. Ferguson.
carrillo.louis13: Thank you for attempting to manipulate me...and my sensibilities ......you should be very proud of yourself and the sham you a part of......
carrillo.louis13: I will track your url and discover you business sourcing and report you to the NSA......
carrillo.louis13: THISS IS A TRAVESITY ....you should not be allowed to continue this.......i am reporting you to INDEED as well.........INDEED.................Ms. Ferguson...........??????????


Back to the drawng board....sigh........hang in there guys and dont have your time wasted like i did.
by Reallythough? Thu Jan 09, 2014 8:26 pm
This happened to me today! I was contacted by the same company Curatio Healthcare (I) Pvt. Ltd. Your interview questions, job description, and instructions are exactly the same as those given to me. Although I was excited and accepted the "position" something really didn't sit right. It didn't make sense to me that a company would send me a check to buy software for work when they could just easily purchase and send me the software. How would they know I actually spent the money on the software? I googled the address of their temporary office and it's some random house in the middle of nowhere, and after googling the main office address this site came up. I'm very upset and disappointed as I have been looking for a job for months. Its terrible that people prey on those who are just looking for honest work! I was told to report at 8am tomorrow and I defiantly will to give Mrs. "Linda Donovan" a piece of my mind. I have saved all conversations and information given to me. I'm so happy to find this post as it saved me wasted time and potential trouble! thanks so much!
by vonpaso xlura Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:35 am
Please don't tell Mrs. Donovan anything. Just disappear. If you tell her how you found out she's a scammer, she'll get better at scamming, and we don't want that.

... ni los estafadores heredarán el reino de Dios. 1 Cor. 6:10
by Reallythough? Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:42 am
Your right. I just let know I was no longer interested in the "position" and to not contact me anymore. This is just sad lol, I'm happy I found out in time though before it went to far.
by bigwallmike Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:52 pm
Mine was for Curatio Healthcare (1) Pvt. Pretty much the same, except they contacted me via text message.

(1/2) Good morning Mr. Sweet......I'm Mrs Maria Gonzales from the company Curatio Healthcare (1) Pvt. this regards is to your
(2/2) resume which you posted online have been reviewed and forwarded to our head dept, let me know if you are interested?

(Just to be clear, I'm a carpenter & have been for the last 25 years, therefore my resume reflects carpentry. As soon as I read this I was somewhat skeptical and googled the number it came from, as well as "Curatio Healthcare (1) Pvt." which then brought me to this site & thread.)

Mr. Sweet: Good Morning Mrs. Gonzales, yes I am interested.
Mrs. Gonzales (1/3) The position availableare: Data Entry Clerk, Administrative assistance, ReceptionistClerk,Customer Service, Accounting
Mrs Gonzales (3/3)applying for?
Mrs. Gonzales (2/3) Clerk, Book Keeper, Account Executive, Clerical Administrator,Payroll or Medical Biller ,marketing, IT Manager. Which one are you

I've typed the previous entries just as I received them. The spelling & grammar "flubs" in my opinion are a dead giveaway.

Mr Sweet: Ok it's obvious you didn't read my resume, these positions are not suitable for me. Thanks & have a great day.


It's been over an hour & haven't heard back.
It's bad enough to be unemployed, having these knuckleheads trying to scam you makes it worse!
by Terminator5 Thu Jan 16, 2014 2:40 pm
bigwallmike wrote:Mine was for Curatio Healthcare (1) Pvt. Pretty much the same, except they contacted me via text message.

(1/2) Good morning Mr. Sweet......I'm Mrs Maria Gonzales from the company Curatio Healthcare (1) Pvt. this regards is to your
(2/2) resume which you posted online have been reviewed and forwarded to our head dept, let me know if you are interested?

(Just to be clear, I'm a carpenter & have been for the last 25 years, therefore my resume reflects carpentry. As soon as I read this I was somewhat skeptical and googled the number it came from, as well as "Curatio Healthcare (1) Pvt." which then brought me to this site & thread.)

Mr. Sweet: Good Morning Mrs. Gonzales, yes I am interested.
Mrs. Gonzales (1/3) The position availableare: Data Entry Clerk, Administrative assistance, ReceptionistClerk,Customer Service, Accounting
Mrs Gonzales (3/3)applying for?
Mrs. Gonzales (2/3) Clerk, Book Keeper, Account Executive, Clerical Administrator,Payroll or Medical Biller ,marketing, IT Manager. Which one are you

I've typed the previous entries just as I received them. The spelling & grammar "flubs" in my opinion are a dead giveaway.

Mr Sweet: Ok it's obvious you didn't read my resume, these positions are not suitable for me. Thanks & have a great day.


It's been over an hour & haven't heard back.
It's bad enough to be unemployed, having these knuckleheads trying to scam you makes it worse!



Can you post the number they texted you from either here or on 800notes ?

It helps warn other potential victims .

Daniel 8 :25
by ohemgeerobbie08 Mon Jan 20, 2014 6:55 pm
Hello,
I have had the same thing happen to me..mine was also from Curatio Healthcare. He said his name was Mr. Joseph Cole. Same exact words as everyone else have posted. My offer was through text message, not email, the texts were from the number (303) 219-7937. Right when I said I couldn't do a yahoo messenger interview right this moment, I stopped receiving texts.

They get people with this exact scam because they use legitimate companies, but can't answer any real questions about the company.
by Terminator5 Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:28 am
Well thanks for posting that number here . It will help to warn other potential victims .

Daniel 8 :25
by robsnan Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:39 pm
I also received a text message from them this morning. Mrs Maria Gonzalez. Same Identical messages. When I told her I would not sent up any kind of account, (yahoo or Gmail) until she answered some of my questions, I never received another texted from her. lol Number she texted me from is (806) 340-7363

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