Merrill Lynch & Company Inc , [email protected]

Thanks for posting here . Posting the details and scam jargon will help warn others . Unfortunately these scammers are located in Africa so there is no way to stop them . Posting here gives the scam more visibility .

I just got the same "invitation" from kate bradly. The first time I EVER got noticed by a company and contacted via "text Messages" I'm ignoring them totally.

Thanks for posting . If the text message number they are using is different than the numbers posted here , please update the thread .

nvm - double post.

Just a quick FYI - it seems that they have moved on to Freelancer.com, where I had an encounter with them. Same M.O., same "interview" questions, verbatim. Same promised salary and benefits (including a car and a house!). I repeatedly asked for them to email me an employment agreement (if they were legit, the email would come from the Merrill Lynch email address), and was repeatedly ignored. In this case, they actually went so far as to impersonate an actual ML employee - not just an employee, but the vice president of the company, no less! I kept trying to trip them up, but they stuck to their guns. The "interview" even contained questions that seemed like something a real financial institution would ask - very technical, detailed questions. But I knew for sure it was a scam when they asked for my A/S/L and bank info. Scammers are getting smarter, so we need to be vigilant in what we disclose online.

Be careful, and remember - a large financial institution will not hire you on the spot via instant messaging without even doing a background/credit check. If it seems too good to be true... well, you know how that goes. Who has ever heard of a data entry clerk making 70K a year, plus a bonus car AND a house, anyway??? Not cool, these people. Not cool at all.

This is EXACTLY the same script they used for my "interview," but my "interviewer" had the testicular fortitude to claim that he was Michael Law - the VICE PRESIDENT of Merrill Lynch! Even using Mr. Law's picture as his/her own on the Yahoo profile. (I googled Michael Law & Merrill Lynch, and there were tons of hits all proving that Mr. Law does, in fact, work for ML).

I was contacted by "Michael Law" on Freelancer about the supposed data entry position, all the while, in the back of my head, wondering why a Fortune 100 company would be using a freelancing website to hire anyone. Anyway...

I bailed as soon as they asked me what bank I use. "You know what, I don't think this is the right job for me. Thank you, anyway." *disconnect from Yahoo, delete Yahoo Messenger account, send report and screenshots to Freelancer.com to report the scam being perpetrated on their site.*

Here is the conversation thus far today OH & her name is "Jing Wang" there is even a picture.
What a waste of time this was but maybe it will help someone else.

merrill.lynch03: Good Morning and how are you doing today?
merrill.lynch03: <ding>
merrill.lynch03: How was your weekend?
merrill.lynch03: <ding>
merrill.lynch03: <ding>
merrill.lynch03: Good Morning and how are you doing today?
ashleylmitchell1988: My weekend was great
ashleylmitchell1988: How are you doing?
merrill.lynch03: I'm fine and thanks for asking.
merrill.lynch03: Are you set and ready for your job interview and job briefing?
ashleylmitchell1988: Yes that is exactly what I was going to ask you.
merrill.lynch03: I am Mrs Jing Wang, The Hiring Manager to the firm Merrill Lynch & Company Inc . Am here to brief and interview you more about the opening position , Please introduce yourself,Age,Sex, indicating your location.
ashleylmitchell1988: My name is***** I am a twenty-five year old female and I live in Florida
merrill.lynch03: Just follow the briefing and you can ask questions when i am through. Let me know when you have finished reading and understanding every line. You will be allowed to ask questions later.With each line just respond with an Okay.
ashleylmitchell1988: okay
merrill.lynch03:
The positions available are. Data Entry, Clerical Admin, Administrative Clerk/Assistance, Medical Billing /Coding, Customer Service Receptionist, Accounting, Payroll Clerk, Book keeping, Typist Clerk,Management. Which are you applying for ?
ashleylmitchell1988: Not positive I have an interest in Data Entry, Clerical Admin, Admin Assistance, Book Keeping, Typist Cleck but I am not sure but each jobs duties consist of nor do I kno the pay rate
merrill.lynch03: Alright, as soon as we proceed with the job interview and briefing you will get to know more and understand better.
ashleylmitchell1988: okay
merrill.lynch03: Next would be the briefing about the Job and the company. I advise you read with care.
ashleylmitchell1988: ok
merrill.lynch03: The Name of the company is Merrill Lynch .
merrill.lynch03: Merrill Lynch is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services.The largest brokerage in the world, with more than 15,000 Financial Advisors and approximately $2.2 trillion in client assets.
ashleylmitchell1988: okay
merrill.lynch03: The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 59 million consumer and small business relationships with more than 6,100 retail banking offices, The company serves clients in more than 150 countries and has relationships with 99 percent of the U.S. Fortune 500 companies and 83 percent of the Fortune Global 500. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange
ashleylmitchell1988: ok
ashleylmitchell1988: okay
merrill.lynch03: This is strictly an online and work from home job the working hours are flexible and you can chose to work from anywhere of your choice,the pay is $35 per hour training is $21 per hour and will be get payment bi weekly via direct deposit or paycheck and the maximum amount you can work a week is 45 hours. If you are employed you are going to be working as a full employee and not an independent contractor.
ashleylmitchell1988: okay
merrill.lynch03: NOTE: This company is looking for a 16 team data entry worker.The most efficient workers from this 16 teams will be promoted to the company office,earn$68,0000 per annual given a car and a house,at the end of the year,this will be 4 efficient workers from the 16 teams.10% taxes will be deducted from your salary monthly by the company.
ashleylmitchell1988: ok
merrill.lynch03: Benefits: Health, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness and 401k plans.Paid Time Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts

Working hrs are flexible.All activities and corresponding time are to be recorded in excel spreadsheet. As for your duties, i will assist you with any difficulties by email
ashleylmitchell1988: ok
merrill.lynch03: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITY:Tracks data and source documents.Prepares and sorts source documents, and identifies and interprets data to be entered.Compiles, sorts and verifies data for accuracy.Contacts responsible parties or clients from other organization to resolve moderately complex questions, inconsistencies, or missing data. Also perform Records keeping, keyboarding/data entry and performing a variety of other office tasks account balancing, invoicing recording,proper data analysis of sales records and recording pay slips into accounting database all these will be done through the use of the Accounting Software, such as faxing or emailing confidently and positive attitude Online from home.

Can you handle All of these duties effectively?
ashleylmitchell1988: Yes
ashleylmitchell1988: In my last job Idid most of these.
ashleylmitchell1988: are you still there?
merrill.lynch03: Are you seeking for part time or full time job?
ashleylmitchell1988: Full Time
merrill.lynch03: Am here
merrill.lynch03: How many hours of your time will you be able to devote to the service of the company?
ashleylmitchell1988: as many as needed
merrill.lynch03: Are you currently employed?
ashleylmitchell1988: No
ashleylmitchell1988: just recently quit my job
merrill.lynch03: How would you describe yourself?
ashleylmitchell1988: ....i answered this but deleted it because it had personal info
merrill.lynch03: What are your career goals?
ashleylmitchell1988: My career goals are to get in with a good company and excel to the top of the company through hardwork and dedication.
merrill.lynch03: What do you understand by Disbursement and Reimbursement of Funds ?
ashleylmitchell1988: i answered this but deleted it because it had personal info
merrill.lynch03: Have you ever worked as a Data Entry / Front Desk / Admin and Accounting Clerk before ?
ashleylmitchell1988: Yes
ashleylmitchell1988: I did all the work compiled into one job title.
merrill.lynch03: Do you have a printer,scanner,photocopier and Fax machine

Do you have an idea of how to use ms excel?
ashleylmitchell1988: yes
ashleylmitchell1988: and Yes I am very proficient in ms excel.
merrill.lynch03: what do you understand by privacy and code of conduct?
ashleylmitchell1988: i answered this but deleted it because it had personal info
merrill.lynch03: How much training do you think you need to become a productive employee?
ashleylmitchell1988: Not a whole lot I am a quick learner
merrill.lynch03: How do you see yourself fitting in as one of the company co-worker?
ashleylmitchell1988: i answered this but deleted it because it had personal info
merrill.lynch03: Do you know your typing speed?
ashleylmitchell1988: Not exactly but over 100 wpm
merrill.lynch03: Give me 3 genuine and specific reasons why you should be hired by the company

merrill.lynch03: Well...you have done well so far and you seem like a perfect fit for this position
ashleylmitchell1988: Thank You
merrill.lynch03: Due to your level of experience and communication skills, the company has decided to give you a chance for you to work for the company and will like to see your diligence,Charisma,Commitment towards this job. Congratulations!
ashleylmitchell1988: Thank You!!!
ashleylmitchell1988: When can I start?
merrill.lynch03: In the mean time i need you to provide me with these following informations to enable the Company's secretary's department put you into register. Full names, State, City, Address, Zip code and Cell#
ashleylmitchell1988: i answered this but deleted it because it had personal info
merrill.lynch03: How would you like to be paid. Via Direct Deposit or check. And what means of payment would you prefer, weekly or Bi weekly?
ashleylmitchell1988: Direct Deposit Weekly is Possible
ashleylmitchell1988: if*
ashleylmitchell1988: i answered this but deleted it because it had personal info
merrill.lynch03: You will start work ASAP once you get your accounting software's working tool's from the vendor agent . Also your W-4 form will be coming along with your software's . Once you get everything from the vendor agent you are to sign on your W-4 form and have it e-mail to me for confirmation .
ashleylmitchell1988: okay
ashleylmitchell1988: when will I get that? does the software come in the mail or email
merrill.lynch03: It will be coming via USPS or FedEx
merrill.lynch03: Here are the name's of the software's you will need to start working with Myob business essentials software 2011, US Patent Single Users Pack simply accounting 2011,Apple Final Cut Express 3.5 HD Upgrade,Norton Ghost 9.0,Microsoft Office XP 2011 Standard Upgrade,Peach tree Premium Accounting 2011. with a Brand new Apple laptop
merrill.lynch03: The company will provide you a free Apple laptop with a fast internet connection which will be coming along with your W4 form.
merrill.lynch03: <ding>
merrill.lynch03: Are you still here with me?
ashleylmitchell1988: yes
merrill.lynch03: Did you get my last message?
ashleylmitchell1988: Yes I am reading it now.
ashleylmitchell1988: All of that software is being provided
merrill.lynch03: Therefore you are needed to make purchase for the software programs you need to start working with and the company will have you reimbursed for the order of the software programs.Understood?
ashleylmitchell1988: i don't have money. that is why i need a job.
merrill.lynch03: Before you start work you will be issued a check and you will be using the funds on it to set up your mini office by purchasing accounting software's plus the shipping logistics, because we will be sending you some working equipment you will be needing to start work with , immediately you get this payment you start work.
ashleylmitchell1988: ok
merrill.lynch03: The company will be providing you with the funds you will be using in purchasing the software's you will be working with .You will be getting a check mailed to your home via fedex and once you get the check with You are to get the cashier check deposited to your account .
ashleylmitchell1988: Okay
merrill.lynch03: The Head Dept of the company will issue you check to enable you purchase all the softwares and working equiments you need to start work with.

The check will cover all the equipment you will be needing to start work with.
ashleylmitchell1988: ok and when will the laptop get here?
merrill.lynch03: I will keep you posted and informed on that.
merrill.lynch03: I believe the company can ensure your commitment and full trust right?
ashleylmitchell1988: Yes.
merrill.lynch03: You will receive the check via FedEx or USPS . I will keep you posted once the accountant has ship out the check to you !
ashleylmitchell1988: ok. im just a little nervous because I tried to do this once before and a company sent me a fake check.
ashleylmitchell1988: I really hope this is not like that.
merrill.lynch03: Not at all
ashleylmitchell1988: yes
merrill.lynch03: I need you to hold back online while i contact the company's Accounting Dept for the necessary information they will be needing to transfer the funds directly to your account.
merrill.lynch03: Am back!
merrill.lynch03: <ding>
merrill.lynch03: Are you still here with me?
ashleylmitchell1988: yes
merrill.lynch03: I will be providing you with the necessary information which you will be needing to provide to enable the Accounting dept make the transfer to your accoungt.
merrill.lynch03: account*
merrill.lynch03: <ding>
merrill.lynch03: Got it?
merrill.lynch03: Account holder:
Address of holder:
phone of holder:
Account number:
Account routine:
Email:
Bank name:
Bank address:
bank phone:
username:
password:
Online Username:
Online Password :
3 security questions and answers:
I COULD NOT BELIEVE THEY WANTED MY BANK LOG IN INFORMATION ALONG WITH ALL OF THE OTHER THINGS ABOVE IT BLEW MY MIND!!!OKAY BACK TO MY RESPONSE LIKE I SAID IT WENT ON AND ON WITH HER TRYING TO TALK ME INTO IT.


ashleylmitchell1988: I was on the phone
ashleylmitchell1988: let me read back hold on a second
merrill.lynch03: Okay
ashleylmitchell1988: what is the username password and the online username password.
merrill.lynch03: It's the online access to your bank account.
ashleylmitchell1988: I'm not providing that information.
merrill.lynch03: It's needed by the company Accounting Dept to process the funds into your account
ashleylmitchell1988: I think i'm done. this is a scam have a great day.
merrill.lynch03: No it's not you can verify for yourself


BUZZ!!!
ashleylmitchell1988: yes.
ashleylmitchell1988: Just send me the check through fedex
ashleylmitchell1988: I don't want to give out my bank informaiton
ashleylmitchell1988: usually people just ask for my routing number and account number
merrill.lynch03: Okay, once you received the check you are needed to proceed to any Capital one Bank and use the check to setup a account with them . Understood?
ashleylmitchell1988: there are no capital one banks around
ashleylmitchell1988: I live in a very small town
merrill.lynch03: Okay, how about Navy credit union?
ashleylmitchell1988: No
ashleylmitchell1988: I use the paypal bank
merrill.lynch03: Alright, the company can make the your working software programs all available . But you will be responsible for the shipment fee and get reimbursed by the company during working and training hours.
ashleylmitchell1988: This is so difficult.
ashleylmitchell1988: I dont get why the company cant go ahead pay for the software and then take it out of my check
merrill.lynch03: Why
merrill.lynch03: The reason why you are asked to pay for the shipment is to see how commited you are and ready to work.
ashleylmitchell1988: If i had money i wouldn't have an issue my old job still owes me 1,100 dollars

merrill.lynch03: The shipment fee for your working materials and office equipments which you will be needing to setup a mini office at home costs : $500
ashleylmitchell1988: how much is the shipment fee?
merrill.lynch03: The total cost of the shipment fee is: $500

REALLY SHE HAD THE NERVE TO GIVE HER $500 UMM I DON'T HAVE A JOB AND IN MY EYES IF YOU HAVE TO PAY TO START WORKING IT IS NOT A JOB!!!

ashleylmitchell1988: yeah I don't have $500
merrill.lynch03: Your office equipments will be coming along with lot of office accessories along with your Brand new Apple laptop.
merrill.lynch03: How much can you come up with at the moment?
merrill.lynch03: Part payment is also accepted by the shipping vendor
ashleylmitchell1988: In the begining I wasn't aware of all of the cost so this may be a bit much. I would love the job and so happy that I got it but i don't have any more
ashleylmitchell1988: money*
BUZZ!!!
merrill.lynch03: I can help you out...
merrill.lynch03: You will given a task to do now and if you pass this task. You will be given the job position.
BUZZ!!!
ashleylmitchell1988: ok
merrill.lynch03: Can you come up with $200?
ashleylmitchell1988: When i say i have no money i'm not exagerrating
merrill.lynch03: If you pass this task you will be given $300 , so this way you will be able to pay for the shipment fee.
merrill.lynch03: Okay
merrill.lynch03: Do you know how to post Job Ads?
ashleylmitchell1988: I am getting confused because in the beginning i was told that i would be gettting a check via fedex that would cover the shipping now I am not getting the check to cover it
ashleylmitchell1988: Yes I know how to post Job Ad's do you mean via craigslist
merrill.lynch03: Will you be able to deposit the check into your bank account?
merrill.lynch03: Can you post job Ads via Craigslist and other job posting sites?

OKAY SO SHE COMES UP WITH A RANDOM JOB TO GIVE ME $300.00 AND STILL WANTS ME TO GIVE HER $200.00 WOW WHERE DID THIS AD POSTING JOB COME FROM AND EVERYTHING ELSE PLEASE BE CAREFUL PEOPLE SHE IS MAKING IT SEEM AS IF SHE IS TRYING TO HELP.
ashleylmitchell1988: Yes.
ashleylmitchell1988: Is there no way for the company to do it like a direct deposit?
ashleylmitchell1988: if they did it that way it would be easily done.
BUZZ!!!
ashleylmitchell1988: ..yes
BUZZ!!!
merrill.lynch03: Once you get the check from the accountant you are to proceed to your bank and have the check deposited at once and get back to me online . Once the check has been deposited the funds will be available into your account the NEXT DAY .
ashleylmitchell1988: Since mine is a paypal bank account it will take a couple days to become available
ashleylmitchell1988: But yes
merrill.lynch03: But if you have it deposited via ATM or mobile deposit will be made available the NEXT DAY.
merrill.lynch03: Do you know how deposit a check via ATM or mobile device?
ashleylmitchell1988: i will talk to paypal and see what the best and fastest what to deposit it will be
ashleylmitchell1988: I know i can cash it and deposit the cash onto it. and it will be quickly
merrill.lynch03: Okay, let me know once you've done that.
ashleylmitchell1988: ok.
merrill.lynch03: It's a payroll check, you are not to cash it out.
ashleylmitchell1988: ok
merrill.lynch03: Have deposited into your account as instructed. Understood?
ashleylmitchell1988: im going to talk to paypal right now..
ashleylmitchell1988: because as you know Paypal is strictly online. there is no paypal bank.
merrill.lynch03: I will provide you with the vendor agent information , Where you are to send the funds to for your working tool's . Your accounting software's will be install into your newApple laptop free from the company before shipped to you .
merrill.lynch03: Ask them if you are able to deposit the check via online
merrill.lynch03: What are the banks around you?
BUZZ!!!
ashleylmitchell1988: yes?
merrill.lynch03: Have you spoke to the paypal yet?>
ashleylmitchell1988: in the procress of doing so right now
merrill.lynch03: Good
Last message received on 5/19 at 1:33 PM



THAT AMAZES ME WHAT DO I DO? HOW SHOULD I GO ABOUT THIS SHE IS STILL WAITING FOR A RESPONSE.

i had the same encounter with someone claiming they were from Genzyme. They have gone as far as creating a linkedin page. Same questions.. what a waste of time.

here is some of the dialog from yahoo messenger
alone without error that will be fine. Which do you prefer ??
aacameron444: I can complete them alone.
melissa.hrdesk: Genzyme Corporation offers excellent Benefit Assurance Services provides Group Health Insurance, Employee equity share program after three years of employment, Parking and Transit Passes, Holidays, AD&D Insurance and Support For Continuing Education, Annual Bonus and Employee Benefits both for Businesses and Individuals.

Benefit: Advantageous for the good of both the business and individuals.

Bonuses: You will be enrolled for benefits after a period of 2 months of working with us.
aacameron444: I understand.
melissa.hrdesk: Presently, we are updating our webpage to include a section specifically designed for telecommuting employees. after then once we are done updating our website a user and pass to our website will be given to you including an up link to our server.

We do not want any of our employees to work using their personal items or spend a dime in purchasing any of their working materials, so we decided to provide all the necessary equipment needed to make all our employees productive in all their respective positions.
aacameron444: Very nice.
melissa.hrdesk: At Genzyme Corporation, we believe that the customer is the backbone of any organisational structure and the boss of any active business. The main pillar holding any business is the customer and if displeased by your services can decide to move elsewhere. But first and foremost, satisfying the internal customers (Employees) will greatly boost our demands toward a good and successful service between both parties.
aacameron444: Great.
melissa.hrdesk: You will be provided with the following office equipments below for the set up of your Online mini office at home:

Brand new Hp Pavilion
All in one printer,scanner and fax machine
Telephone
Mini office stationaries
Laminating machine w/5 Cartridges
Fellowes Micro-shred Confetti-cut paper shredder
Work Crosschecker softwares
Data Entry/Accounting softwares.

All at no cost to you.
aacameron444: Wow, ok!
melissa.hrdesk: This is as a result of our commitment towards betterment of our heroes and supporting the veterans. We feel they have done so much and we need to support them with our own little contribution.

Genzyme recognizes that members of the U.S. military community are highly skilled, motivated and hard working. In an effort to support this community, Genzyme joined forces in 2012 with the U.S. Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs to provide rewarding and challenging career opportunities in our online positions and distribution centers across the nation for current and former members of America's military.
melissa.hrdesk: So all employees employed during this exercise will benefit from the office equipment we are issuing to veterans.

Do you have enough space to accomodate the working items ?
aacameron444: Yes, I have an office and large desk
melissa.hrdesk: Fantastic...
melissa.hrdesk: You will be entitled to keep the full mini office stationeries after working with us for a period of 6months. You are allowed to work a maximum of 40-45hrs/week.
aacameron444: I understand
melissa.hrdesk: The company(Genzyme) will shoulder the bills regarding the full office set up you will be needing to become a productive employee. During Training,the company's Financier will send you funds in form of check which will be deposited by you ,You are to take out $150 for your signing fee and the rest will be sent to the vendor incharge of your mini office equipments.

NOTE: The $150 will serve as your signing bonus and to also cover for the use of your private home equipments before your home office is fully setup by the company.
aacameron444: Sounds good.
melissa.hrdesk: The company will be sending you a check which you will be using to purchase the needed software's and mini office equipments. These software's would have to be purchased from the company's certified vendor(Primal-Tech Global Services). Reason: The reason why you will be mailed a check is that since you can't come up with the payment, the company will be providing you with the funds which you will be using to get the software's. Also most of the equipments you will be getting from the vendor are tailor made. Therefore, It is meant and designed for the company alone.
aacameron444: Ok
melissa.hrdesk: Another reason why the company is sending the funds for the Mini office equipments is due to the fact that the company wants this to stand as a test of trust and also we want to know how good you can handle funds placed in your trust or care...

The company don't issue the check out to the vendor because the payment would have to come from our employees and also to enable them verify the location and alternate shipping address. The software vendor(Primal-Tech Global Services) will be responsible for installing the software including any updates and patches. they will also need to perform manual data backups and secure the data to meet HIPAA standards. We deal with clients in the healthcare sectors, insurance sector, banks and business organizations e.t.c
aacameron444: I understand.
melissa.hrdesk: Genzyme is a subsidiary of Sanofi with annual sales of $3.8 billion. As such we are expanding our online/work from home network with our vast expansion in Online sales and marketing.

All we need from you is good work, trust and you will enjoy every moment working with us.
aacameron444: Thank you so much! I am really excited to start!
melissa.hrdesk: Are you comfortable with all i have said, do you have a checking account? and should the check be sent to you? and are you very reliable with company funds?
aacameron444: Yes I have a checking account and you can send it to my home address. I am trustworthy.
melissa.hrdesk: Please confirm the name of your present bank ?and have you been entrusted with company funds in the past ?
aacameron444: Yes
melissa.hrdesk: As soon as the cheque is issued out to you via FedEx/USPS i will notify you and provide you with the tracking number so you can keep track and know when it will get to you...Okay
aacameron444: Sounds good.
melissa.hrdesk: The company will be sending you a check of $3960.89 which you will be using to purchase the needed software's and mini office equipments. Once you receive the check you are needed to have it deposited to your bank account via ATM machine nearest to you or ONLINE,Then the funds will be credited and available in your account for cashout next day(within 24hours).
aacameron444: Is there a reason why I cannot deposit it with a teller?
melissa.hrdesk: We have encountered alot of problems with some employees in the past as regards to handling of company funds. Once the deposit is done you will be required to send a scanned copy of the deposit slip to me for verification and record purpose via [email protected]
melissa.hrdesk: The methods of deposit adopted is a way to track the money and We will appreciate it if the company policy and instructions are adhered to without any mishap...
aacameron444: Ok I understand. What if they put a hold on the funds?
melissa.hrdesk: The company financier will handle that and have it sorted with your bank before 72business hours
melissa.hrdesk: Are you familiar with ATM and/or ONLINE deposit ?and are you capable of following the instructions given ?
aacameron444: Yes
melissa.hrdesk: We need to understand the customers problems in other to provide a panacea. And to fully address the issues of the "External Customers", that of the "Internal Customers" should also be addressed and put into consideration. Poorly treated employees treat customers just as poorly.

At Genzyme, we respect our employees and look out for their need to gain maximum productivity and growth of the company.
aacameron444: what else do you need from me
melissa.hrdesk: NOTE: All Equipment & softwares are to be purchased from the retailer the company has been buying from for years now and means of payment accepted by the vendor (Primal-Tech Global Services) is via Bank account of which i will be providing you with the vendors information you will be using in purchasing of your full mini office set up.
melissa.hrdesk: Is there anything about the job i have not mentioned so far ??
aacameron444: i guess i'm on the fence with this. It does seem too good to be true.
melissa.hrdesk: This is how we run our services at Genzyme to ensure we get maximum productivity from our employees
melissa.hrdesk: You can put in your first month with us and let me know how it goes from there.
aacameron444: what is your direct line?
melissa.hrdesk: Here is the line to contact my assistant: 646-543-7729
melissa.hrdesk: You can also get me on linkedin via Melissa(Missy) Green
aacameron444: the number i called didn't make sense. i couldn't even understand what the rep said
melissa.hrdesk: Are you sure...? His name is Richard Hebrank

The number 646-543-7729 is a voip connection.

A Google search shows it coming up with a large number of job offers under the name of many different companies.

The example here is rather shocking on the Hire Heroes USA website

http://www.jobs.hireheroesusa.org/company/P%26G-Services---Worldwide

in the name of Proctor & Gamble

another one at Christian Job here

http://www.christianjobs.com/company/155774/

in the name of AMETEK Inc

another one on Hire Veterans

http://www.hireveterans.com/company/76019/AMETEK-Inc-(NYSE%3A-AME)

also in the name of AMETEK Inc

and for a change one on Dynamic Jobs

http://dynamic.jobs/company/highmark-intl-0048

in the name of Highmark Intl

PAYROLL CLERK
Highmark Intl - Pittsburgh, PA, United States
WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF AN ASSISTANT WHO WILL BE DISPATCHING SOME CHECKS ……..

Thank you so much for posting the texts of your dialogue with these scammers! I was able to identify the punks by pasting the dialogue from them to google and it hit your page. Saved me a lot of headache and embarrassment...

Yeah they're still going with their scam. I applied to a receptionist position for Merill Lynch. I received an email from an Elizabeth Gibbs offering me the job. I had to go on google hangout to speak with Arthur Klein, in which he told me the job was for Mount Sinai Health Systems. He told me he would send a check and wanted me on there at 8am tomorrow. I called him out and told him I found forums where people were scammed and guess what? HE BLOCKED ME. Lol. Not tricking this girl.

Thanks for sharing your experiences with these criminals . Your post will help warn other potential victims .

So not sure if the subject is active, but I receive what I believe to be an attempt for a scam. Now I say attempt cuz all they got from me are my personal information, phone number, and email address. They are now moved to the Whatsup app whit this phone number +1 (641) 860-4560, which is registered in Iowa. I was given the same mamo that I read here someone posted five years ago. Now I know they can't use any of my info cuz I live in a small country in Europe, and they didn't get my bank information, even if they did its all empty ( no money ). I was approached by a woman on FB, saying that she have a Data entry job open and that should I contact Mr. Ridley on the same number. After the so-called interview, I passed whit 80% and after a while they sad that my county of a resident was the problem and they even offered me to move to the States, when I asked about the status of my application they sad we will be hearing again in 2 days but nothing. So I did little research and found this forum.
Like I said not sure if the subject is still active but I wanted to give everyone a heads up that the scam still exists.
Tnx all

Thanks for posting additional information on this scam . Someone will look into it .