Believe this company/job offer is a check scam

I've been job hunting and received an email this morning about a job interview to complete through google hangout IM.
After chatting with "Patricia William" from Impact Data Solutions and telling some family I got an "awesome new job" I did a little more research and stumbled upon the exact conversation I had with her on this website from 3 years ago. (thank you!)
I will not warn them I am doing this, and I only gave out my name, current address, phone number, and what bank I use. (just the bank name, also my bank account address isn't my current address) so I hope I'm in the clear on that front. Also "Patricia" is still in my google hangout, do I need to worry about that?

I posted image links because I was having issues posting images with the [img] tags.

Interview email:
http://imgur.com/a/oLXIM

After reading multiple threads I believe you all want the email header (hope I did it right).
Email header of Interview email:
http://imgur.com/a/s3iZl

Job Details email from "Patricia William":
http://imgur.com/a/Jypaa

Header of job details email:
http://imgur.com/a/uNEhb

Google Hangout Chat:
http://imgur.com/a/yqNiN

Hope we can figure out how to handle these people. As a job seeker I was over eager and should have recognized this as a scam. This is an embarrassing situation especially after telling family and hope other people who receive this scam learn about it before it happens to them.

If you guys need anything else let me know.

Welcome to Scamwarners,

Please copy and paste the messages sent to you minus your personal information.

We need potential victims to be able to search the text like you did. A photo will not show the text in an internet search.

Post all email addresses, phone numbers and names used.

It will no longer allow me to edit the post, but here are the messages.

The Interview email:

Anthony Lewis <[email protected]>
Dear Applicant

Our Recruiting Team viewed your resume. The available is Administrative Assistant/ Data Entry Clerk Position - (Full Time/ Part Time) and we are pleased with your qualifications,we believe you have the required qualifications to undergo an online interview.

Your resume was shortlisted for an online interview with the personnel manager Mrs Patricia William via Google Hang out with the following email address ([email protected] ) Add Her to your buddy list and send her an IM, She will be online waiting for you ASAP to conduct the interview for you.

Your verification code is ACP808, this would serve as your identification number throughout the online hiring process. Your timely response matters a lot.

We look forward to having you on the team.

Interview Scheduled : Online.
Time: ASAP
Venue: On line Via Google Hang out
Training is Available
Human Resources
Your swift and timely response matters a lot in this beneficial position.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send her an email to *[email protected]*

Yours Truly,
HR Manager

The Job details sent to me by Patricia William <[email protected]>

ABout Impact Data Solutions (IDS)


Impact Data Solutions (IDS) are a European Data Centre and Colocation specialist. We transform white space to ‘Equipment Ready’ with best-in-class solutions using our tried and tested SaaS (Setup As A Service) solution. Whether it’s one cabinet or a data hall, we collaborate with your team to achieve the most aggressive timeline requirements and within your budget.


Why Choose IDS?

We are a Global provider of Data Centre and Colocation support who offer a complete range of services from the very best structured cabling systems and contatainment solutions through to racking, stacking and patching of clients equipment in multiple locations around the globe.
Service

IDS are committed to deliver at the highest level. We work direct with many global corporate businesses, who rely upon our services on a daily basis. We have a wealth of experience in the Data Centre arena and are regarded as the best in our field for quality, service and customer satisfaction.
Design

Impact Data Solutions are a BICSI Corporate Member and we also have our own in-house RCDD Design Consultants and CNIDP qualified designers.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Entering all checks vouchers and payment in appropriate account ;Maintains accurate records of all Receivables and Payable's Developing, analyzing, and maintaining financial reporting systems in general accounting, budget or cost systems.Responsible forcompiling amounts owed from purchase orders, charge slips, sales tickets etc

BRIEFING SUMMARY

You will be enlisted for 2 weeks training programme. Find Training programme details below:
*You will have to be online from 9am to 12pm daily for training programmes as you will be given series of tasks during training.
*You will resume work fully after training and your working hours will be 8am - 4pm your time zone.
*Whether or not you have an assignment or task to carry out you will be paid for $20/hr and for 8hrs a day as long as you are online during the stated hours.
*You have to keep strict record of time and activities. A time sheet should be sent in every Friday days for monitoring (In your own format).
*In carrying out any assignment or task a progress report has to be emailed every Friday to me.
*You are paid weekly.
*There is no start up cost, the training would be administered on line, this is an Internet based position, and the base pay is $20 per hour During training and $28 per hour after training.
*Either party is free to terminate at any time with notice.
*At the end of your training, you will receive a 1099 form at the end of the year as you are listed as an Independent contractor.
*Benefits include: 401k, health and dental, paid vacation and 2 weeks sick leave you will be enrolled for this benefits after 2months after which you would become a regular employee of the company.

WORKING EQUIPMENTS

Equipments will be provided for you by the Company asap. This includes a Hp Laptop/Notebook for mobility and some other software for accuracy, Speed of data processing, Time Monitoring and Effectiveness,(4 in one Zebra ZM 400vvBarcode Printer and Cards,Fax Machine,Scanner,Photocopier Machine, 4 Drawer Cabinet and Office Desk).
Details on the Uses and delivery of these equipments would be provided to you ASAP.
You would be Given the Following to start work with after training
* Staff User Name and Password for Our Website Link ( For easy access to company data and task for each day )

Employment Supervisor

For more information visit our website http://www.impactds.com/

The Google Hangout interview

Me: Hello Mrs.William this is ____ responding to the email regarding the administrative assistant position.

Patricia William: Hello
Patricia William: How are you doing today?
Me: I'm doing very well today thank you, and how are you?

Patricia William: I am fine
Patricia William: Are you ready for the online interview and this is a work from home position.. Are you aware of that ?
Me: I am ready for the interview. I was not aware of that, but am certainly comfortable with working from home.

Patricia William: My name is Patricia William from Impact Data Solutions and your are?
Me: I am _____ a recent accounting graduate.

Patricia William: Nice to meet you ______
Patricia William: I will send you the job details to read and get more familiar with what we do
Me: I look forward to it

Patricia William: What email should i send it to?
Me: ________

Patricia William: Job details emailed
Patricia William: Got it?
Me: Just received it yes

Patricia William: Read and let me know if you are comfortable with the job details and want to proceed OK?
Me: Will do
Me: I am comfortable with everything mentioned in the job details

Patricia William: If you are okay with the info so far you can go ahead and tell me about yourself and your last/current job ?
Me: I recently graduated with a major in accounting and minor in information system technology. I choose to study these topics because I enjoy working with data, and analysis. I also like to learn new programs and systems to grow my knowledge in IST.

Patricia William: Have you ever worked from home or online before ?Are you currently employed ?How many hours do you intend to dedicate to this job position daily ? What is your ‘words per minute’ speed? What is the accuracy value that you have at that speed? What computer skills do you have and what programs are you comfortable using?
Me: My last job was at an accounting firm during tax season, I was an intern who scanned the necessary source documents for tax returns, then organized them into PDFs in a specific order necessary for the tax programs we used. I also completed individual and small business tax returns.
Me: I have not worked from home, but have completed many courses online that had deadlines and essentially data entry. I am not currently employed and would work 40 hours a week if accepted into this position. I don't have my 'words per minute' speed available at this moment, but could provide it to you. I consider myself highly adaptable to computer and computer programs, I typically pick them up very quickly. I have used excel, word, google docs, and sheets very often through my studies on typically a daily basis.
Me: I also used variants of accounting software from creative suites to quick books while at the accounting firm.

Patricia William: How long would you expect to work for us if hired? Why Should we Hire You?
Me: I would work as long I was content with the position, I have no intention on switching jobs in the future.

Patricia William: What bank do you currently use? This position requires all employees to have an account that is why i am asking for your bank name.........I am not asking for your banking details only the bank name to be sure you have an account
Me: I have strong work ethic, I began working as young as I could and took on four jobs during high school to save for college. During college I focused on school work, and looked to find internships within my field. I also have experience in confidential work. While working at an accounting firm you are open to clients data and you must maintain strong ethics.
Me: I have a _______ account

Patricia William: Well you have done well so far and you seem like a perfect fit for this position. Hold on online while i send your answers to my superiors for review and consideration okay ?
Me: Sounds great, thank you.

Patricia William: Stand by please
Patricia William: I am back now..the result for the interview is on my desk. The good news is....you have just been confirmed qualified for this position You are now offered the job position...you are HIRED!. Welcome to Impact Data Solutions
Me: That's great! I'm happy to accept this position. I do have one question.

Patricia William: You are now given a chance to show your commitment,charisma,diligence and be a productive employee. You will Earn $28 per hour,You will receive your pay via Check weekly that is every Fridays. You will recieve your duties via email everyday and i will always be online to assist you with any difficulties
Me: When would I begin? I would be available to begin at the end of August as I am currently in the process of moving.
Me: This sounds like a great fit for me, and I look forward to beginning!

Patricia William: You can start training now which the hours are flexible and start officially at the end of August
Patricia William: As an Administrative Assistant you oversees the administrative operations of an organization. You may supervise administrative personnel within an office, such as receptionists, filing clerks, secretaries, or executive assistants.
Patricia William: May also be the sole person that provides administrative support to a particular division as a whole.
Patricia William: In addition to performing general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, correspondence, scheduling appointments and meetings, and fielding queries, you would typically be responsible for implementing and managing a business or organization’s administrative systems. This type of management may include such responsibilities as procuring and managing the budget for office supplies, implementing the business or organization’s filing and documentation retrieval systems, overseeing the operation of office equipment such as photocopiers, printers, and fax machines, and managing the calendar and schedule of one or more executives.
Me: That's perfect! I appreciate the flexibility.

Patricia William: Process account information, customer information, and a variety of other forms of documents by resolving inconsistencies and reviewing data for errors using standard data entry procedures.Verifying, correcting, deleting unnecessary data, or combining data from several sources before entering into a file, Entering information into specific files or forms from recorded material, Checking completed work for errors or duplicate information before submitting the final product. Assignments will be sent to you via e-mail daily.

Patricia William: Can you handle the Job duties if you are being trained towards it ?
Me: Definitely, I have studied a few of the subjects such as budgeting office expenses and implementing administrative systems through my accounting and IST classes.

Patricia William: This Job offers Flexible hours but you are to report online by 9am your time Mon - Fri for duties,task,and assignment...Ok? You are to report to me via google hang out,that is you are to log on to your google chat messenger and message me for update daily, understand ?
Me: I can certainly do this.
Patricia William: Report in at 9 to receive and update from you and complete the daily tasks

Patricia William: Good......I need you to email me with the following: Your full name,current Home address, Phone numbers and 2 references via email to [email protected] to enable my secretery enlist them into the Company's Register for proper documentation. Your full name should be the subject of the email.

Patricia William: Email it now and let me know so we can proceed OK?
Me: Ok
Me: Just emailed it

Patricia William: You will be undergoing a 2 day orientation which will commence as soon as you have all working materials and you are rest assured that you will be paid for it okay ?
Me: Okay
Me: What does all working materials include?

Patricia William: You will need some Data entry/Accounting software and also a time tracker to commence your training and orientation and also you need the software to get started with work...the work of the time tracker is to calculate your hours worked since this is an online work from home.

Patricia William: The funds for the software will be provided for you by the company via check ..... make sure you use them as instructed for the software okay ?
Me: Okay, I can certainly do that.

Patricia William: As soon as the check is been issued out to you 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 ?
Me: Sounds great, I will be out of town from August 10-15 visiting Denver to view apartments for the move. I will be sure to keep an eye on my email to keep track of the check.

Patricia William: Ok
Patricia William: You are required to report online on google hang out tomorrow morning at 9am your time for update and further instructions on when the funds for the purchase of the required training materials will be delivered to you okay?
Me: Okay I'll be on at 9am est.

Patricia William: Make sure you are not late to report online on google hang out tomorrow morning at 9am your time okay?
Me: Okay

Patricia William: Have a great day and make sure you are not late to report online tomorrow morning at 9am your time okay?
Me: You have a great day as well, it was wonderful speaking to you. I'll be sure to be on before 9am tomorrow morning.
4:12 PM

"Patricia William" is a typical name made up by a West African unfamiliar with naming conventions in Europe and the Anglophone world. Her writing is West African.

They want to send you a fake check and have you cash it, then send it to a fake supplier to buy the computer, printer, and stuff. The fake supplier will then forward it to the scammer.

Be offline all day tomorrow, and do not give her any clue how, or even that, you know it's a scam.

Thank you for the advice and insight as to what the scam entails.

I'll be sure to stay offline tomorrow, but what should I be doing the following day?

Just ignore the scammer, block him, go invisible. Just do not reply to anything he sends. Do not acknowledge you are receiving any messages.