by dbthaone
Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:02 pm
Background Info: I've been looking for employment on Monster.com and Indeed.com, as well as other job listing websites. I spent one day applying for numerous positions that I thought I even had a small chance of receiving, if not likely. Thus I honestly do not remember all the jobs I applied for. However I received an email about a position as a Part Time Personal Assistant. I know I had been applying for assistant positions, but did not truly remember this one. Part of me thinks it is a scam, however the email contained a copy of the cover letter and resume link I provided to the jobs I applied for.
Email Message:
Dear Applicant,
Your email has been reviewed and approved.
My name is Steven Fried, Business Development Manager at Siah Firm Inc consulting firm.
Brief Introduction of the Company:
Siah Firm Inc is focused on hiring and developing people who want to be the best.
Siah Firm Inc is located in five states throughout the Midwest; Siah Firm Inc lend valuable expertise and provide advice and guidance in many specialized areas of business. Our Consulting Specialities span but not limited to medical, engineering, human resources, marketing and other professionals.
Siah Firm Inc’s primary objective is “We help management make the big decisions: on strategy, operations, mergers and acquisitions, technology and organization."
Companies engage our services to fulfill an area of expertise they may lack in their workforce.Part of my business Development plan is the online employee scheme but I am currently away in Canada as a result of busy schedule, I will be back in Three Weeks. Hence, here are major things you should take note;
Duties:
Administrative/Clerical duties, supervisions and monitoring. Scheduling programs, 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. Assisting with payroll and monitoring some of my financial activities
Available Position: Personal Assistant
Type: Part-Time
Hours: 15 Hours per week
Days: 3 days per week
Weekly Pay: $500
BENEFITS:
• AD & D Insurance
• 401(k)
• Free Medicals
a) I will set up a formal interview with you and give you a tour of the Organization and introduce you to specific individuals you will be working with.
b) You will begin your office based position immediately i get back to the states.
c) However i have a lot of pending assignments that need to be handled and i believe these tasks are simple tasks which you can carry out pending the time i get back.
d) You will be receiving weekly pay checks upon completion of your weekly assignments.
DO CONFIRM ACCEPTANCE OF THIS POSITION BY PROVIDING BELOW DETAILS. DECLINE THE OFFER BY NOT REPLYING, OR SAYING NO.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM REQUIREMENT BELOW :
Full Names:
Mailing Address :
Apartment # :
City, State, Zip Code :
Cell Phone Number:
Current Job:
Name Of Your Bank?
(Not Your Bank Details, Just Name Of The Bank You Bank With.)
Best Regards
Steven Fried
Siah Firm Inc
Copyright 2015®
Additional Info: I left out the part of my cover letter and resume, as I considered it personal information.
I did reply back to this email, which may be a red flag in hindsight, since I thought "if they have my resume they have this info already." I tried to search for the company, but got not hits as a company or scam. Today I have received a Cashier's check in the amount of $2880.00. I have not deposited the money, and since the email did seem to have legitimacy, I have instead tried to reach the person.
Update: I have spoken to this person over the phone, and he told me to deposit the check. I still am tepid about doing that. I asked why I was receiving a check before a position, his exact response was "Let your mind be at rest."
Please advise whether this is a scam or not. Thank you.
Email Message:
Dear Applicant,
Your email has been reviewed and approved.
My name is Steven Fried, Business Development Manager at Siah Firm Inc consulting firm.
Brief Introduction of the Company:
Siah Firm Inc is focused on hiring and developing people who want to be the best.
Siah Firm Inc is located in five states throughout the Midwest; Siah Firm Inc lend valuable expertise and provide advice and guidance in many specialized areas of business. Our Consulting Specialities span but not limited to medical, engineering, human resources, marketing and other professionals.
Siah Firm Inc’s primary objective is “We help management make the big decisions: on strategy, operations, mergers and acquisitions, technology and organization."
Companies engage our services to fulfill an area of expertise they may lack in their workforce.Part of my business Development plan is the online employee scheme but I am currently away in Canada as a result of busy schedule, I will be back in Three Weeks. Hence, here are major things you should take note;
Duties:
Administrative/Clerical duties, supervisions and monitoring. Scheduling programs, 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. Assisting with payroll and monitoring some of my financial activities
Available Position: Personal Assistant
Type: Part-Time
Hours: 15 Hours per week
Days: 3 days per week
Weekly Pay: $500
BENEFITS:
• AD & D Insurance
• 401(k)
• Free Medicals
a) I will set up a formal interview with you and give you a tour of the Organization and introduce you to specific individuals you will be working with.
b) You will begin your office based position immediately i get back to the states.
c) However i have a lot of pending assignments that need to be handled and i believe these tasks are simple tasks which you can carry out pending the time i get back.
d) You will be receiving weekly pay checks upon completion of your weekly assignments.
DO CONFIRM ACCEPTANCE OF THIS POSITION BY PROVIDING BELOW DETAILS. DECLINE THE OFFER BY NOT REPLYING, OR SAYING NO.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM REQUIREMENT BELOW :
Full Names:
Mailing Address :
Apartment # :
City, State, Zip Code :
Cell Phone Number:
Current Job:
Name Of Your Bank?
(Not Your Bank Details, Just Name Of The Bank You Bank With.)
Best Regards
Steven Fried
Siah Firm Inc
Copyright 2015®
Additional Info: I left out the part of my cover letter and resume, as I considered it personal information.
I did reply back to this email, which may be a red flag in hindsight, since I thought "if they have my resume they have this info already." I tried to search for the company, but got not hits as a company or scam. Today I have received a Cashier's check in the amount of $2880.00. I have not deposited the money, and since the email did seem to have legitimacy, I have instead tried to reach the person.
Update: I have spoken to this person over the phone, and he told me to deposit the check. I still am tepid about doing that. I asked why I was receiving a check before a position, his exact response was "Let your mind be at rest."
Please advise whether this is a scam or not. Thank you.
