Backpackers Buddy

I got this email the other day and I'm not sure if it's a scam or not. It seems like it is. I'm actually in Australia right now and I looked up the phone number which is for Youngstown, OH.

Hello Try not to post your name and email address.,

Due to company development and new branches establishment we are now hiring new people.

Backpackers Buddy specialises in offering all the services in Australia.

We offer: stable pay, stable work schedule, career growth, bonuses.

You can find all the information in Job Description file.

If you find this position suitable for you, complete an Application Form to move forward with your employment.

I will be waiting for your early reply.

Best Regards, Lilian McCrae

Call: (330) 729-5787 HR manager, BackpackersBuddy

Hello,
Please post the email address of the sender and the reply to email address. The telephone number (330) 729-5787 is a VoIP number which means the calls can originate anywhere in the world that has high speed internet service. A definite red flag.

It's definitely a scam.

The English is not consistent with an Australian company, and the text itself is another dead giveaway. This will ultimately lead to a money or shipping mule "position."

Please do post the additional information Mike requested, as it will help others to avoid being scammed.

You can find all the information in Job Description file.

If you receive an unsolicited mail (a mail you aren't expecting) NEVER EVER open email attachments. It is very common for viruses,key-loggers and other nasties to be contained in attachments and unless you are a computer expert and know what you are doing you could lose your computer and a lot more besides.

There is a real Australian firm Backpackers Buddy
Their website is http://www.backpackersbuddy.com.au
As you have been told above, the emailed job offer will be a scam - no doubt recruiting money mules and will not have come from the real firm.

If you work in Australia you are required to lodge an annual tax return. There are many firms which, for a fee, will help you do this.
However you can do it online yourself at
https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/lodg ... dge-online