Company Representative scams, Payment Processing scams and other Employment scams.
by MrKrinkle Tue May 21, 2013 7:42 pm
just got this as a response to a craigslist offer.
Steve Whetstone ([email protected])
Dear Applicant,

Thanks for your response. Unfortunately the post you applied for has been taken but I have a position which may interest you. My name is Steve Whetstone, Senior Vice President of International Operations at Feed The Children and also a Professional Photographer.

I have been a freelance photographer for over 15 years, with much of that spent as a fashion photographer. My experience in fashion gives me a creative edge in portraiture and an ability to bring out the best in everybody. I need you to be my personal assistant to monitor and keep me up to date with my activities. I'm looking for someone that can be trusted and reliable to work very well and with good understanding.

ABOUT FEED THE CHILDREN.

Founded in 1979, Feed The Children is consistently ranked as one of the largest international charities in the U.S., based on private, non-government support. Feed The Children is an international, non-profit relief organization with headquarters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that delivers food, medicine, clothing and other necessities to individuals, children and families who lack these essentials due to famine, war, poverty or natural disasters. In FY 2011, Feed The Children distributed more than 104 million pounds of food and other essentials to children and their families in all 50 states and internationally. Feed The Children fed 350,000 school-aged children daily in 10 foreign countries. In addition, to fight the threat of parasites — a major obstacle to conquering global hunger — Feed The Children provided de-worming medication to treat 16 million children in 15 countries.

As my personal assistant, your activities among others will include:

*Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office
*Running personal errands, supervisions and monitoring.
*Scheduling programmes, flights and keeping me up to date with them.
*Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence while I'm away.
*Making regular contacts and drop-offs on my behalf.
*Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities..
*Basic wage is $700 a week .

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

*Good planning, communication and organization skills
*Must be honest, reliable & dependable
*Excellent verbal & written communication skills
*Must have strong problem solving skills
*Must be organized & extremely detail oriented
*Ability to multi-task and self manage/24/7 mindset
*A willingness to do whatever needs to be done is a must

I'm sure you'll understand I tend to have a very busy schedule at this point, the organization distributed few computers to a missionary home (Foster care) in Canada, which I am in-charge of and the objectives is to hold a free computer training section for the kids at the foster home, we got information that the computers all malfunctioned so I had to go there to supervise, so I am presently in Canada. I will be back in Two Weeks, I will be here for now till am through with them. It is my intention to task you with basic chores/duties while I am away.

Please note that this position is not office based for now because of my frequent travels and tight schedules, it'flexibility means that there will be busier weeks than others. Permit me to use next week to test your efficiency and diligence towards all this, also to work out your time schedule and fit it to mine. I really need to find the perfect person for this job, I'm confident you can take up the challenge and on the long run we should have a relatively sound working relationship between us as this is a stress-free job which only takes few of your hours per week and you can always do my assignments at your leisure time!. I'm on-line most of the time as I am hard of hearing so I prefer we contact each other through E-mails,and Text messages but if there is need for me to call, I will be glad to do that by using a hearing device. I am glad you are willing to work with me and I promise to be a good boss, I am also glad on the commitment in working.

I have been checking my files and what I would want you to do for me this week is to run some errands out to some of the foster homes. I will have some funds sent to you inform of a Certified USA bank drawn Check to complete the assignment, I have some lists to email you once you received the funds, You will make some arrangements by buying some stuff for the kids in the Foster Homes at any nearest store around you so you can mail them out. I will get you more information on that, I already have a little of your information but I will like you to get back to me with your mailing information such as:

Full Names:
Mailing Address :
City, State, Zip Code :
Cell Phone Number:

The employee,acknowledged the detailed job descriptionand signed_______________(First Name and Last Name of Employee)

Once I have received your contact information, I will get back to you with the task for this week, Understand you will also be paid as well as its important for me to make the necessary steps before I get back from my trip back to the states.

Thanks for considering the job offer and I hope to develop a good working relationship with you.

I will await your response.

Steve Whetstone.
Feed The Children.
www.feedthechildren.org
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by TerranceBoyce Tue May 21, 2013 9:03 pm
Welcome to Scamwarners MrKrinkle and thanks for posting one of the more repugnant examples of how depraved and corrupt scammers can be. I've seen a few worse examples but this ranks up among them as a counterfeiter who wants to steal your money, put a jobseeker at risk of arrest and abuse the name and reputation of a charity that helps people in need.

Hopefully the Scambaiters will be along to give this scammer the special attention he deserves.

Considering the tragedy in Oklahoma, comparing this scammer to a cockroach would be unfair on cockroaches.

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by angryvoter Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:06 pm
Thank you, folks. I found this forum and I've just been saved.

I found another "Personal Assistant" variation, and it was sent to my cell phone in a 3-page text message. I was wary from the start, so I haven't even responded.

The text says, word-for-word:
" Good day, My name is Mr. Paul Green. I'm texting you to know if you are still availble to work, got your number from your resume on Craigslist, i'm looking for a PERSONAL ASSISTANCE/ITEMS RECEIVER. And I pay $400 per week with not you stressing your funds any errands. I will cover all expensive, So reply back for job description. Thanks #God Bless "

Phone number: +15397772849 , (539) 777-2849 , 539.777.2849
by jlmorris Mon Nov 11, 2013 12:36 pm
I wish I'd googled him before I responded, but this is the one I just got

Dear Applicant,

Thanks for your response. Unfortunately the post you applied for has been taken but I have a position which may interest you. My name is Steve Whetstone Senior Vice President of International Operations at Feed The Children and also a Professional Photographer. . I need you to be my personal assistant to monitor and keep me up to date with my activities. I'm looking for someone that can be trusted and reliable to work very well and with good understanding.

We specializes in the support. Feed The Children , Development and Production of Quality Plastic Injection Moldings for the Manufacturing Industry.

Available Position: Personal Assistant
Type: Part-Time
Hours: 15 Hours per week
Days: 3 days per week
Weekly Pay: $450

BENEFITS:
• AD & D Insurance
• 401(k)
As my personal assistant, your activities among others will include:

*Create and modify documents using Microsoft Office
*Running personal errands, supervisions and monitoring.
*Scheduling programmes, flights and keeping me up to date with them.
*Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence while I'm away.

Willing to take this job position, reconfirm your information to us for background check.;
Full Name:
Full Street Address (Not PO BOX):
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Age:
Sex:
Occupation:
Cell Phone Number:
Home Phone Number:
Email Address:

Hope to read from you soon.
NOTE: This position is home-based and flexible part time job, you can be in any location, work from your home doing all the activitie

Regards

Steve Whetstone.
Feed The Children.
Text..909) 255-9584
www.feedthechildren.org
by vonpaso xlura Mon Nov 11, 2013 3:09 pm
jlmorris wrote:We specializes in the support. Feed The Children , Development and Production of Quality Plastic Injection Moldings for the Manufacturing Industry.

Makes no sense and was obviously written by a West African.

... ni los estafadores heredarán el reino de Dios. 1 Cor. 6:10
by candideyes Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:16 pm
I had this guy find my resume online and respond to me directly:

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Robinson J. Michael <[email protected]>
Date: Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 7:07 PM
Subject: C-Level Executive Assistant for Hire (Midtown Atlanta)
To: [email protected]


Am in need of a full time personal assistant. Looking for a self starter who can print,mail, filing, typing, faxing, and any other tasks as assigned by CEO. Would be helping with daily functions that may come up in helping the manager with day to day tasks. This position requires someone with strong personal skills along with basic knowledge of office skills,computer skills as well as strong communication skills.

Weekly payment $500

5hrs per day

5days a week

Essential qualifications include the ability to exercise good judgment, have a friendly outgoing personality, and excellent customer service skills, MUST be a self starter and ORGANIZED.

Robinson J. Michael...

THEN HE ASKED ME TO LOG ONTO YAHOO MESSENGER WHERE HE CAN CHAT WITH ME. HE REFUSED TO GET ON THE PHONE. HE ASKED FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES THAT I WOULD NEED TO "PRINT CHECKS". THEN HE SENT ME (THE BELOW) FOR ME TO FILL OUT [WHICH I DIDN'T]

On Friday, November 15, 2013 7:01 PM, Robinson J. Michael <[email protected]> wrote:
APPLICATION FORM .


Full Name: …………………

Address: …………

City…………………

State………………

Zip-Code…………

Contact Telephone No(s): Cell :

Contact Telephone No(s):Home :

E-mail :

Alternative Email:

Yahoo chat ID:

Current Job and Position........................................

Company if any:.............................

Gender M / F: ………………………….

Nationality: …………………………………………..

Available Daily Hours
Mon......
Tues......
Wed.....
Thurs....
Fri.......

What made you decide to apply for this job?.........................

Do you want this job part time or full time. Just in case you have a commitment with a current job?

………………………………………………………………….......................................

Why are you applying for this job? Why do you feel you would be good at it?:
………………………………………………………………………………………….......................................

………………………………………………………………………………………….......................................

Am looking for reliable,hard working,responsible person whom will follow my working instructions.

Complete the application and email it back.do not attach the application form.
James Robinson
Associate | Payment Manager
by vonpaso xlura Sat Nov 16, 2013 12:03 am
The reason he refused to talk on the phone is that you probably wouldn't understand his thick West African accent! The checks he wants printed, of course, are forgeries.

... ni los estafadores heredarán el reino de Dios. 1 Cor. 6:10

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