After being approached by these fools, I provide no information other than my name, email and a post office box for and address. All files attached in the emails were .PDF files. I did 3 days of there training to see what the scam was.
After the 3rd day of training (Friday) I sent them this email.
Dear Ethan,
I am so excited about this great opportunity with KBMI and eager to learn more about this company.
As I research KBMI based in the state of Maryland and Idaho. There is no business entity listed as KBMI having the legal right to run a business in either state. Also having a web site domain registered under privacy protection in the Ukraine rather than the USA does not show as a legitimate company operating in the US nor in Germany. A German company would not register it’s domain in the Ukraine either. Germany websites are listed with the .de at the end of the url, not in front of it. Yet kbmi-gmbh.de nor kbmi.de are valid sites. kbmi.com is registered to KOL BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTS which is a completely different field.
Could you explain why the company is not registered to do business in the USA? Or if there is other information that I am missing could you please provided me with the companies business and tax ID for the states of Maryland and Idaho?
Thank you for your time and attention in this matter as it is greatly appreciated.
- of course they responded and the web site at
http://kbmi-gmbh.com is down and showing as under construction.
They sure did put a lot of effort into this one trying to make this as legitimate looking as possible.
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So here is what they give you.
First it's a phone interview then they offer you a guaranteed job once you finish the training.
- This is the information they sent:
It is really good to meet you. I am Ethan Gott, HR Dept. of KBMI GmbH.
I was assigned to guide you during one month of pre-employment
training.
I will try to reach you out some time during training process so we
can have a chat. If you have an urgent need to talk before we move
further, do not hesitate to set up a time. I am usually at the office
from 9:00 AM ET till 5:00 PM ET. I will be glad to respond to all your
questions via phone during morning hours before 12 PM ET noon.
It is absolutely essential to arrange for a personal telephone call
since I may be in a meeting and our MD Division is currently
experiencing high volumes of work, this makes it difficult to respond
to all incoming calls or voice messages.
Completing your training is, however, essential, and we wish to make
this experience as pleasant as possible for you, since this training
will determine your suitability for the management position.
Training will also include vital learning in respect of the FT
position, project management structure, and more. You are obligated to
complete the training before being able to go into this on a full-time
basis.
Our training comes in a two-stage process, this includes ten (10)
business case studies, which you will need to access daily, with
holidays and weekends excluded. These cases include important
materials with key learning initiatives, combined with brief tests.
Our tests are used to evaluate your learning, and are key to
completion of your course. All training details and the tools you need
to complete this course are provided to you. Training is free of
charge, and you are guaranteed a position on successful completion of
your training.
Second stage requires your attendance at online webinars. For those
who are not able to access webinars, we upload our training videos on
our website, where they are easily accessible, for your convenience.
We will engage in lively discussions about project management, so it
is important for you to go through all the available learning tools
to discover more about the primary terms of project management in the
organization.
Our webinar schedule will be shared with course participants on the
third week of training.
Key terms for our training program:
- 30-day duration;
- online, remote;
- flexible shift (mornings, afternoons and evenings are acceptable);
- no tuition costs;
- monthly pay ($2K paid by check or direct deposit);
- you can remain with your current employer while completing our
program;
- full time position is guaranteed once all training materials have
been completed successfully.
Kindly review the attached agreement since this provides all necessary
information about the full month of free online training available.
You will need to sign the last page before you will be able to begin
training. Once training has been successfully accomplished, you will
receive an offer for full-time employment. During this period, all
reporting will take place via the MD office, and will be remotely
processed. Our office will be opening soon in your area.
Start date:
City/State:
Address:
NEXT STEP
1. Go through your Employment Agreement carefully to make sure that
all your details have been correctly captured. If you do find any
errors, please contact us for a revised copy.
2. Be sure to sign the last page of this agreement, which is the only
page which you will need to print. Once signed, then scan the page or
take a photo, which can then be emailed to me as an attachment. Do not
send us a fax as this will not be accepted. We also do not accept any
agreements sent via postal services.
3. Once your signed document has been received via email, we can then
move on to the next phase.
START DATE
1. We will be launching 4 groups, two on Wed. and two on Fri. during
this/next week.
2. Currently, we have an opening on 5/16/18, when the new group
training will begin.
3. Should this date suit you, kindly email us your signed document,
with confirmation in writing. If this date is not convenient, we will
suggest an alternative.
You are welcome to contact me by email, if you have any questions.
Have a nice day.
--
Ethan Gott | Regional Manager
KBMI GmbH | Baltimore, MD
Telephone: (443) 278 8967
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The information contained in this electronic message and any
attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the
addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged
information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not
disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender
immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any
attachments.
________________________________________________________________________________
With the attached "contract"
KBMI GmbH
500 E Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This agreement, made and entered into on 14th of May 2018 by and between:
1. KBMI GmbH (represented by Stephan Eckstein, Head of Human Resources Department), having its business address at
500 E Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202
(Hereinafter referred to as “KBMI GmbH” OR “The Company”) AND
2. Name: Darla Lyn
(Hereinafter referred to as “The Candidate”)
together, the “Parties” and each a “Party”.
This agreement will form the basis of the Candidate’s engagement by KBMI GmbH.
Whereas:
A. TheCandidateisapersonseekingemploymentwiththeCompany.
B. IntermsoftheCompany’spoliciesandprocedures,candidatesunderconsideration for employment are required to undergo a period of paid on-line training at the Company prior to beginning full time employment. Said period of training to be for One (1) calendar month.
C. TheCandidateisagreeabletoundergoingsaidperiodoftrainingpriortostartingfull time employment.
COPYRIGHT 2018 Property of KBMI GmbH
KBMI GmbH
500 E Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202
Both Parties hereby agree as follows:
1. On-line pre-employment training
According to the terms of this agreement, KBMI GmbH will engage the Candidate in the position of Project Manager on a fixed term (one month) contract. Subject to Clause 6 below, the Candidate should have no expectation of the training period continuing beyond the termination date, whether by way of an extension or renewal of this agreement.
2. Independent Contractor
For the purposes of this agreement, the Candidate is deemed to be, and shall be, an Independent Contractor during the period of training. Both parties expressly acknowledge that nothing in this agreement shall make the Candidate an employee of the company for the duration of the training period.
3. Duties and Responsibilities
During the month of on-line training, the Candidate will be required to undergo all trainings required of him or her by the Company. Such trainings will be provided by the Company at its own cost and will include online classes, webinars and other activities set out by the Company.
The duties of the Candidate shall include, but are not limited to:
The development and writing of case studies as required by the Company.
Undertaking and completion of case materials daily.
Taking part in on-line webinars.
COPYRIGHT 2018 Property of KBMI GmbH
KBMI GmbH
500 E Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202
4. Compensation and Terms of the training period
4.1. Compensation
At the end of the month of training period, the Candidate will receive $2,000 (Two Thousand United States Dollars) as compensation, payable by check or by direct deposit into the Candidate’s nominated bank account.
All income received by the Candidate in terms of this section are subject to tax deductions in the United States. In terms of Clause 2 above which sets out the terms of the Candidate’s relationship with the company, the Candidate shall be solely responsible for ensuring that all required taxes are paid to the IRS. The Company will provide the necessary 1099 forms to enable the Candidate report his or her income and pay the taxes.
4.2. Hours of Work
The company offers flexible shift during one month of training period and the Candidate can select the most suitable shift for herself/himself. Hours are not regulated by the company.
4.3. Other employment
Nothing in this agreement shall preclude the Candidate from doing work for his or her own account or for any other employer during the training period.
4.4. Non-Disclosure of Trade Secrets, Customer Lists and Other Proprietary Information
The Candidate is expected to exercise decorum in the conduct of his training period at KBMI GmbH. In particular, the Candidate may not post any information about the company online, on social media or any other forum. The Candidate expressly agrees not to use, disclose or communicate, in any manner, proprietary information about the company, its operations, clientele,oranyotherproprietaryinformation,thatrelatetothebusinessof theCompany. This includes, but is not limited to, the names of the Company’s customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential or proprietary information of Employer.
COPYRIGHT 2018 Property of KBMI GmbH
KBMI GmbH
500 E Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202
The Candidate understands and that any breach of this provision, is a material breach of this Agreement.
4.5. Guidance during training period
During the training period, the Candidate will be provided with an English-speaking member of staff who will guide the Candidate through the process of completing the training period passing all tests. The Candidate is expected to coordinate his or her work with the designated member of staff and agree with the staff on a plan for receiving and returning assignments.
4.6. Intellectual Property
The Candidate assigns to the employer with full title guarantee, any Intellectual Property Rights arising during the course of her/his employment. Products, records, documents, inventions and discoveries made while working are the property of the company. The Candidate is expected to comply with the Company’s policies regarding inventions and copyrights regardless of the work location or whether work was performed on equipment owned by the company or the Candidate.
4.7. Conflict of Interest
Except as KBMI GmbH shall otherwise specifically agree in writing, the Candidate will not engage directly or indirectly in any activities which are or are likely to be in conflict with the Company’s interests or where this may adversely affect the performance of the agreed services.
5. Termination of the contract
Either party may terminate this contract without cause by providing to the other party, two (2) week’s written notice of intention to terminate or a pro rata sum of the compensation amount set out in Clause 4.1 above. Notice may be given on any working day.
COPYRIGHT 2018 Property of KBMI GmbH
KBMI GmbH
500 E Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202
The Company may summarily terminate the contract for any reasons justifiable by law, including conduct, capacity, and operational requirements. Specifically, the company may summarily terminate the contract in the event that the Candidate is found to have broken company rules, leaked the Company’s trade secrets, shared privileged information about the Company’s business or breached the provisions of Clauses 4.4 and 4.5 above.
6. Full Time Employment
At the end of the training period, the Candidate will get the full time employment as a Project Manager with the Company. Where the Company at its discretion offers such full time employment to the Candidate at the end of the training, that employment shall be governed by a separate contract which will be entered into by the parties. Also, the Candidate must sign the Employment Offer Letter prior the acceptance of the position (Offer Letter will be supplied upon completion of the training period).
Terms of full time employment
In order to be eligible for the full time position as Project Manager, the Candidate must successfully pass the training period with an average grade of B.
The base salary attached to full time position of Project Manager shall be $94,000 (Ninety Four Thousand United States Dollars) per annum, payable on a bi-weekly basis in 26 equal instalments of $3,615.38 (Three Thousand Six Hundred Fifteen United States Dollars and Thirty Eight Cents). This salary will be subject to normal Federal income and Social Security taxes and deductions as well as all State or local taxes now applicable or that may become applicable to Employee or Employer in the future.
Upon employment the employee will be eligible for coverage under the Company’s Group Insurance plan (#8210 – Corporate Insurance). The Company will provide [health, dental, vision, disability, life other] insurance benefits the terms of which will be fully set out in the contract of employment.
COPYRIGHT 2018 Property of KBMI GmbH
KBMI GmbH
500 E Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202
7. Entire Agreement
This agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties, superseding in all respects any and all prior oral or written agreements or understandings between the parties pertaining to the timing period and/or any full time employment, and shall be amended or modified only by written instrument signed by both of the parties hereto.
8. Severability
The parties hereto agree that in the event any article or part thereof of this agreement is held to be unenforceable or invalid then said article or part shall be struck and all remaining provision shall remain in full force and effect.
9. Settlement of disputes
Both parties agree to endeavour to settle amicably any disputes arising from the execution or interpretation of this agreement. In the absence of an amicable settlement, any dispute arising out of and in connection with this agreement shall be referred to and finally resolved by an arbitrator agreed by the parties.
The terms of this agreement and any obligations arising out of or in connection with it are governed and shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with the Laws of the United States of America. The Parties agree to and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that place.
THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE PARTIES
KBMI GmbH
Head of HR Department, Mr. Stephan Eckstein
COPYRIGHT 2018 Property of KBMI GmbH
So what is the scam they are running? What are they trying to get? Why do you say it's a scam?