by Eek
Fri Oct 15, 2010 11:25 pm
I received an unsolicited email from this "company". An IP address search revealed the first email IP was right outside of Dallas and the next, different email address which he requested me to email to after the initial email solicitation was for somewhere in the Netherlands. I knew it was a scam when I received the first email, and I am a little worried that I didn't think to create a disposable email address for my job searching in case this happened, but I have now. This clown has my personal email address now...
Anyway, I replied to the email to get a "clarification" on what I would be doing (I have no intention of doing this, just want to be able to warn others) and received further communication. Please see below for the interaction.
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from Eric Khan <[email protected]>
sender-time Sent at 12:53 PM (GMT-05:00). Current time there: 12:02 PM. ?
to **************
date Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 12:53 PM
subject ****** ********, you've got new jobs!
Dear ****** ********,
My name is Eric Khan. I represent a large international company which is now conducting a search for new employees!
We are looking to hire independent agents who will represent our company in different regions. Your job will be to receive and process payments from our clients.
This is a part-time position requiring 2-3 hours, on average, of your time per day. Full-time opportunities are available after the training period has been successfully passed.
We are prepared to pay $2,300+ commission for the first month (training period), and $3,000+ USD thereafter.
If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please send a form with your updated contact information below to: [email protected] and our managers will contact you as soon as possible.
---------------------F O R M _________F O R M------------------
Full name and surname:
Address: ____________________
Phone: ________________________
Preferred call time: _______________
---------------------F O R M _________F O R M------------------
We have found your resume at http://www.hotjobs.com. This letter confirms that your resume has been duly processed and your skills appear to meet our basic requirements for the Payment Processing vacancy.
Awaiting your prompt reply,
Eric Khan
Forte Group Inc
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At this point I knew it was a scam. I have been receiving tons of these, but I wanted to see what their "next step" would be to better prepare myself for future solicitations. I sent a response to ask how it worked. Note the multiple email addresses he used and different websites he provides at the bottom.
+++++++++RESPONSE FROM SCAMMER++++++++++
from Eric Khan <[email protected]> NOTICE THE CHANGED EMAIL ADDRESS
sender-time Sent at 9:41 AM (GMT+03:00). Current time there: 8:01 PM. ?
to *****************,
date Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 9:41 AM
subject Re[2]: ****** ********, you've got new jobs!
mailed-by phestos.hostsun.com
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your reply and interest in a part-time position with Forte Group Inc.
In the future please e-mail me at [email protected]
Excuse my using Gmail address in my previous e-mail, however, we are required to use Gmail every time we are contacting new candidates, due to SPAM troubles we had recently.
The main strategic aim of our company is to provide quick, easy, efficient and secure ways for businesses to outsource services locally, nationally and globally, to maximize their competitive advantage and cost effectiveness. The goal of our company is to ensure both, the most reliable security level and simplicity of use and availability.
For the most part what the job requires is for someone to be available Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 am. Your main job would be monitoring your on-line Task Manager, which you’ll create on our site once you’re employed. Once the funds enter your account, your supervisor will notify you and assign you your tasks for the day. At this point you would go to your bank, withdraw the funds and transfer them using Western Union or Money Gram, as instructed by your supervisor.
You would always be aware of where the funds are coming from and where they are going. In today’s world of commerce, especially with our international clients, making regular wire transfers using international banks could take up to 15 days, which is not an acceptable form of payment to our clientele.
Base salary ($2300)is paid at the end of probationary period (Once employed on the regular basis, base salary ($3000) is paid on the last business day of the month) via wire transfer to your bank account. Commission (8%) should be deducted from money received. Your commission will be deposited along with each and every transfer, all fees are paid from money received. You will be provided with a 1099 Form at the end of the year. Health & Dental Insurance will be available to you after your probationary period, which is 30 days.
You will find detailed description of the job following the link:
http://www.forte-groupusa.net/vacancies/payment
We strongly recommend to read our FAQ:
http://www.forte-groupusa.net/vacancies/payment/faq
Details about our company you can find here:
About Forte Group Inc : http://www.forte-groupusa.net/about/us
Management Team: http://www.forte-groupusa.net/about/team
Some important facts:
1. You don't need to invest your own money to get started;
2. This is not a sales position. While employed with us, you are guaranteed a Base Salary as well as commission per task processed;
3. Each remittance will be accompanied by an invoice ensuring legality of transaction.
If you are interested in the offered vacancy or have any questions please contact us at [email protected]
We appreciate your time and sincerely hope to see you in Forte Group Inc team!
Sincerely,
Eric Khan
Forte Group Inc
[email protected]
Phone: 1-518-641-1334
Fax: 1-877-350-3478
*Please note that some e-mails may enter your SPAM folder and may delay our process of communication. Please add our e-mail address to your filter/safe list to ensure that you receive our e-mails without any delay. If for some reason you do not hear from us within 24 hours with further information, please give us a call at 1-518-641-1334 and we will provide you with the necessary information.
Anyway, I replied to the email to get a "clarification" on what I would be doing (I have no intention of doing this, just want to be able to warn others) and received further communication. Please see below for the interaction.
+++++++++++
from Eric Khan <[email protected]>
sender-time Sent at 12:53 PM (GMT-05:00). Current time there: 12:02 PM. ?
to **************
date Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 12:53 PM
subject ****** ********, you've got new jobs!
Dear ****** ********,
My name is Eric Khan. I represent a large international company which is now conducting a search for new employees!
We are looking to hire independent agents who will represent our company in different regions. Your job will be to receive and process payments from our clients.
This is a part-time position requiring 2-3 hours, on average, of your time per day. Full-time opportunities are available after the training period has been successfully passed.
We are prepared to pay $2,300+ commission for the first month (training period), and $3,000+ USD thereafter.
If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please send a form with your updated contact information below to: [email protected] and our managers will contact you as soon as possible.
---------------------F O R M _________F O R M------------------
Full name and surname:
Address: ____________________
Phone: ________________________
Preferred call time: _______________
---------------------F O R M _________F O R M------------------
We have found your resume at http://www.hotjobs.com. This letter confirms that your resume has been duly processed and your skills appear to meet our basic requirements for the Payment Processing vacancy.
Awaiting your prompt reply,
Eric Khan
Forte Group Inc
++++++++++++++++++
At this point I knew it was a scam. I have been receiving tons of these, but I wanted to see what their "next step" would be to better prepare myself for future solicitations. I sent a response to ask how it worked. Note the multiple email addresses he used and different websites he provides at the bottom.
+++++++++RESPONSE FROM SCAMMER++++++++++
from Eric Khan <[email protected]> NOTICE THE CHANGED EMAIL ADDRESS
sender-time Sent at 9:41 AM (GMT+03:00). Current time there: 8:01 PM. ?
to *****************,
date Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 9:41 AM
subject Re[2]: ****** ********, you've got new jobs!
mailed-by phestos.hostsun.com
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your reply and interest in a part-time position with Forte Group Inc.
In the future please e-mail me at [email protected]
Excuse my using Gmail address in my previous e-mail, however, we are required to use Gmail every time we are contacting new candidates, due to SPAM troubles we had recently.
The main strategic aim of our company is to provide quick, easy, efficient and secure ways for businesses to outsource services locally, nationally and globally, to maximize their competitive advantage and cost effectiveness. The goal of our company is to ensure both, the most reliable security level and simplicity of use and availability.
For the most part what the job requires is for someone to be available Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 am. Your main job would be monitoring your on-line Task Manager, which you’ll create on our site once you’re employed. Once the funds enter your account, your supervisor will notify you and assign you your tasks for the day. At this point you would go to your bank, withdraw the funds and transfer them using Western Union or Money Gram, as instructed by your supervisor.
You would always be aware of where the funds are coming from and where they are going. In today’s world of commerce, especially with our international clients, making regular wire transfers using international banks could take up to 15 days, which is not an acceptable form of payment to our clientele.
Base salary ($2300)is paid at the end of probationary period (Once employed on the regular basis, base salary ($3000) is paid on the last business day of the month) via wire transfer to your bank account. Commission (8%) should be deducted from money received. Your commission will be deposited along with each and every transfer, all fees are paid from money received. You will be provided with a 1099 Form at the end of the year. Health & Dental Insurance will be available to you after your probationary period, which is 30 days.
You will find detailed description of the job following the link:
http://www.forte-groupusa.net/vacancies/payment
We strongly recommend to read our FAQ:
http://www.forte-groupusa.net/vacancies/payment/faq
Details about our company you can find here:
About Forte Group Inc : http://www.forte-groupusa.net/about/us
Management Team: http://www.forte-groupusa.net/about/team
Some important facts:
1. You don't need to invest your own money to get started;
2. This is not a sales position. While employed with us, you are guaranteed a Base Salary as well as commission per task processed;
3. Each remittance will be accompanied by an invoice ensuring legality of transaction.
If you are interested in the offered vacancy or have any questions please contact us at [email protected]
We appreciate your time and sincerely hope to see you in Forte Group Inc team!
Sincerely,
Eric Khan
Forte Group Inc
[email protected]
Phone: 1-518-641-1334
Fax: 1-877-350-3478
*Please note that some e-mails may enter your SPAM folder and may delay our process of communication. Please add our e-mail address to your filter/safe list to ensure that you receive our e-mails without any delay. If for some reason you do not hear from us within 24 hours with further information, please give us a call at 1-518-641-1334 and we will provide you with the necessary information.
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