by chloerolson
Fri Aug 21, 2015 1:00 am
Hello! I found an ad on craigslist (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/we ... 05798.html) about Rift Media Solutions.
Here's the ad body:
We are contracted by online businesses to create mock profiles on websites to increase the stated member base.
We are looking to hire multiple profile creators to create mock profiles on specific websites.
Work from Home - Choose Your Hours
Job Description
As a profile creator, you will be requested to create mock profiles using the profile data lists provided to you.
The current average time for creating a profile is 6 minutes but this can vary depending on the website and the number of required fields.
Profiles creators may work remotely but must have a reliable internet connection.
Payment
You will be paid $8 USD for each mock profile you create.
Maximum Daily Limit = 25 profiles
Work as much as you like as there is no minimum daily limit.
Payment Terms
Profile creators are paid on a bi-weekly basis for the first 30 days, then weekly basis, upon request.
Payment Methods
Profile creators may request to be paid using one of the following current payment methods...
- Mailed check
- ACH bank transfer (direct deposit)
- Paypal
- Google Wallet
Requirements
- Data entry experience
- Can follow written instruction
- Reliable internet connection
- All profile creators are required to complete the initial profile creation test
Application Process
Submit the short form at: http://www.riftmediasolutions.com/hiring
In order to apply as a profile creator, this form MUST be submitted.
Rift Media Solutions
(310) 272-5874
http://www.riftmediasolutions.com
I checked their website and it looks a little fishy since there is no "About Us" nor they have no social media accounts.
I applied (they only need your name and email address), then their email went straight to my Spam!
Then, they have this test wherein I do profiles through Trello.com.
The email also indicated that the person contacting me is named Alex Hodges.
TL,DR:
Why I think they are a scam:
1. email went straight to Spam
2. website is very simple with not much info
3. cannot find any social media account
4. no results when searched, aside from their Cl post and website
5. sounds too good to be true ($8 per profile created, 25 limit per day)
6. in the profile creation test, we have to go to a link where we create the profile. They put it this way:
"Website Info
Name: Find-Bride
Link: Click Here
Remember to verify the email address
Please use the provided link above to create the sample profile"
The website name is real, but the link they gave has an ad!!! For example:
http://9nl.me/SAMPLE-400
Why I think it is not *completely* a scam:
1. did not ask for private info like CC # or any kind of payments.
2. it is somehow organized as the test has this FAQ for us.
Please let me know!
Here's the ad body:
We are contracted by online businesses to create mock profiles on websites to increase the stated member base.
We are looking to hire multiple profile creators to create mock profiles on specific websites.
Work from Home - Choose Your Hours
Job Description
As a profile creator, you will be requested to create mock profiles using the profile data lists provided to you.
The current average time for creating a profile is 6 minutes but this can vary depending on the website and the number of required fields.
Profiles creators may work remotely but must have a reliable internet connection.
Payment
You will be paid $8 USD for each mock profile you create.
Maximum Daily Limit = 25 profiles
Work as much as you like as there is no minimum daily limit.
Payment Terms
Profile creators are paid on a bi-weekly basis for the first 30 days, then weekly basis, upon request.
Payment Methods
Profile creators may request to be paid using one of the following current payment methods...
- Mailed check
- ACH bank transfer (direct deposit)
- Paypal
- Google Wallet
Requirements
- Data entry experience
- Can follow written instruction
- Reliable internet connection
- All profile creators are required to complete the initial profile creation test
Application Process
Submit the short form at: http://www.riftmediasolutions.com/hiring
In order to apply as a profile creator, this form MUST be submitted.
Rift Media Solutions
(310) 272-5874
http://www.riftmediasolutions.com
I checked their website and it looks a little fishy since there is no "About Us" nor they have no social media accounts.
I applied (they only need your name and email address), then their email went straight to my Spam!
Then, they have this test wherein I do profiles through Trello.com.
The email also indicated that the person contacting me is named Alex Hodges.
TL,DR:
Why I think they are a scam:
1. email went straight to Spam
2. website is very simple with not much info
3. cannot find any social media account
4. no results when searched, aside from their Cl post and website
5. sounds too good to be true ($8 per profile created, 25 limit per day)
6. in the profile creation test, we have to go to a link where we create the profile. They put it this way:
"Website Info
Name: Find-Bride
Link: Click Here
Remember to verify the email address
Please use the provided link above to create the sample profile"
The website name is real, but the link they gave has an ad!!! For example:
http://9nl.me/SAMPLE-400
Why I think it is not *completely* a scam:
1. did not ask for private info like CC # or any kind of payments.
2. it is somehow organized as the test has this FAQ for us.
Please let me know!
