I was suspicious about this offer in my mailbox which is similar to the original post:
Welcome ---,
We are not large but respected brokerage company founded and based in the United States.
Our brokerage firm is a resource for the beginner investor as well as the seasoned trader. Depending on their specific financial needs and goals, we can help facilitate various aspects of investments.
We now have a vacancy.
Here are the job requirements:
-Confident PC user
-24/7 Internet and e-mail access
-Availability (online and on the phone) for 2-3 hours a day Mon-Fri
Our firm provides full assistance and education during the probationary period. Salary rate is $2300 and 8% commission.
If you feel, you can meet our requirements, contact us with your updated contact information at
[email protected].
Sincerely,
Human Resources Manager
Jason Dawson
I then expressed interest and asked for further information and this is what was sent:
Hello,
Here is additional information about the vacancy with Investment Marketing Inc.
We have experience acting for a number of institutional and private investors as well as many global businesses and always seek to maintain the highest of professional standards. Our clients are individuals, couples, multigenerational families and small institutions. They are located throughout the country, with a few residing outside US. At this time we are expanding and need additional help in fulfilling our clients interests.
Job title is Intermediary Processing Agent.
Job requirements:
- 18 years of age or older;
- Internet access;
- working telephone number;
- bank account (checking/savings) or a Verified Premier or Business PayPal account. New accounts are also welcomed!
- availability of 2-3 hours per day.
For additional information please refer to:
http://www.usinvestmarketing.com/vacanc ... ce/lang/usFrequently Asked Questions:
http://www.usinvestmarketing.com/vacanc ... aq/lang/usMAIN POINTS:
- You do not need to invest anything but your time;
- Both Full Time and Part Time positions are available;
- Base Pay along with commission is guaranteed;
- Training is part of your probationary period.
- Sales is not part of the job;
In order to secure the position and get started with probationary period, you need to create a Task Manager Account. Follow the steps below to make sure that your application is processed correctly and without any delays.
1. Complete the electronic application:
http://www.usinvestmarketing.com/registration/12. To make sure that we eliminate any false registrations, we ask that you provide a valid proof of your identity. The documents that would suffice as a valid ID are as follows: ID or Drivers License, a recent Utility Bill in your name or a copy of your passport.
For your security, we would like to point out that we do not release your personal information to any third parties outside of our company.
You may provide any of the necessary documentation via our fax: 1-646-666-4433
If you don't have access to the fax machine, or you're unable to upload the documents into Task Manager account, simply provide a photo of the document proving your address via e-mail. Please make sure the picture is readable before submitting the documentation.
Once all required documents are received, we will review your registration information and assign you a personal supervisor who will guide you through your Probationary Period.
Thank you for your interest and please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions that you may have. We wish you the best of luck in search of your ideal job and we hope that this opportunity is something that you'll consider.
Best Regards,
Jason Dawson
Phone: 1-330-577-2996
Legitimate? Highly doubtful. If it is a respected brokerage firm, the website would not have been created at the end of April 2014.