Marcus Palmer ([email protected]) Scam

Last I checked, I posted no such resume on Beyond.com, and he certainly didn't go through the trouble of naming the company, or the duties of the position being offered, let alone the title of the position being offered... he probably got my info. from my Craigslist AD.
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Hello A**** W*****,

I'm a representative of our firm. We retrieved your resume from the thousands
that are posted at Beyond.com. You won’t find a more suitable occasion to look
at our company than now. Our agents are searching for talented individuals to
help construct our firm. After looking at your resume, I am interested in
speaking with you about your career growth.

We do not require exact skill or experience! This work will allow you to have
high payment and this job wouldn't require more than 2-3 hours of your time each
business day.

First step requirements:
-Citizen of United States;
-Be a competent PC user with 24/5 Internet access;
-Minimum 2 hour availability Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 am
and 3 pm.
-Current Bank Account

If you are still in the market and our offer has sparked your interest, please
contact to: [email protected]. The Representative will contact you in a
shortest terms.

---------------------F O R M _________F O R M------------------
Full name:
Address:
Phone:
Preferred call time:
---------------------F O R M _________F O R M------------------

Thank you for your time and awaiting for contact from you asap.

Sincerely yours,
Marcus Palmer
Recruitment Adviser

Almost the same email. There are some hints that is spam, but the most obvious one is the gmail explanation at the bottom:

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Hi XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX,

I represent the Company specializing in IT. We perform a variety of functions that range from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases. A few of the duties that Information Technology professionals perform may include networking, engineering computer hardware, as well as management and administration of entire systems. Information technology is starting to spread further than the conventional personal computer and network technologies, and more into integrations of other technologies such as the use of cell phones, televisions, automobiles, and more, which is increasing the demand for such jobs.

This letter confirms our employment offer to you as a part time Financial Services Officer.

This offer is subjected to the following:
• Work schedule:
- Mon - Fri, from 9 AM - 11 AM.

• Job Requirements:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Computer skills including internet, e-mail, word processing
- A stable work history
- You must be a self-starter and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
- All applicants will be required to complete a background check
- Free training provided, so experience is not required
- NOT A SALES OR MLM MARKETING POSITION

• Your salary shall be $2300 per month and is subjected to taxes deductions and other withholding deductions as required by law.
• In accepting our employment offer and until you sign the formal job contract, you certify that your employment has not entered into a contractual status.

Contact us at [email protected]. I'm sorry, due to spam problem we have to use a g-mail address, company e-mail address will be revealed to you after your reply. (...really???)

Best Regards,

Hiring Coordinator
Marcus Palmer

I had asked because I have dealt with emails like this but every one has told me that there are red flags all over the email I received. It was very similar to the ones posted before, and I had not remembered registering for beyond.com.
This is the one I received, but the first email was from an "Andrew Parker" following by "Marcus Palmer". They also did not give me much information about the company, until after. I knew it was a scam, but wanted to see if I could get more information.

Hello XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX,

As a global leader in the field of IT, Legal and Accounting outsourcing with more than a few decades of success behind us and a promising future ahead, our company remains at the top of the industry, and is poised to push the bar even higher. Within the high-performance culture, our company believes in letting people go as far and as fast as their talent will take them. That means you're empowered to make important decisions, own your career, and build upon your skills as you take responsibility for vital projects. You won't have to wait years to do it, because we would like to hire the best people and get them involved as quickly as they're ready for it. We deal mainly with the outsourcing of Information Technology, Legal & Accounting services all around the world providing consumers with the best qualified specialists from all over the world.

There is no limit to the opportunities in our company - so there’s no limit to what you can achieve. We found your resume and are very impressed! We think you have the qualifications we're looking for to fill our open position.

The description of FSO position:
- On-line job which takes about 2-3 hours per day from Monday through Friday;
- permanent Internet access and e-mail availability;
- Free training while your probationary period will be given;
- Base salary is $2,300 per month during the Trial Period + 8% commission from each successfully handled payment. Total income is about $4,500 per month. After the first 30 days your base salary will be increased up to $3,000 a month.

We provide a one-month paid training period, during which you will receive online training and support, as well as a regular paycheck. During this time, you'll receive all the necessary instructions and training from your supervisor. One week before the training period ends, your supervisor will be making his or her decision, regarding whether your performance has been satisfactory enough to offer full time employment.

If you find the above agreeable with your character and personality, and you would like to be a part of our team, please complete the form with updated information and email at [email protected].

Sincerely yours,

Andrew Parker

[I then replied]
Dear Mr. Parker,
I would like to personally thank you for your time and consideration. I just had a few questions about this job. What is the company name that you represent? I would like to take the time to learn about the company. What is an FSO? If you say that I have the qualifications for the position then I would believe you, and would agree. Could I get a bit more information on the position? and finally, what form would I have to complete. You had stated that there was a form to fill out. Once again thank you for your time and consideration.

Very Best Regards,
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

[I then received a reply from the same email but from a "Marcus Palmer"]
Hello,

Our Head Quarter is in Detroit.

The position is based on working from the comfort of your home. The application process is distant yet vary rigorous. We screen all possible applicants to ensure that long term employment is possible.

The main job responsibility is to stay logged online for about 2 hours per day, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 11 am. Receiving specific instructions from a supervisor and following prompt assignments is of most importance. The position deals directly with processing funds from our clients. For security reasons a personal bank account is required during the trial period of 30 days. Once your trial is completed, we will assign you a business account through one of our branches in your area.

During your trial period you will receive between 2 and 3 transfers per week. Invoices are provided for each operation. Along with every operation, you automatically receive the senders, and further the receivers names that the funds belong to.

Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.groomexinc.com/job/finance/faq

Main vacancy description: http://www.groomexinc.com/job/finance2?lang=us

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, you may request electronic application by replying to this e-mail.

Hurry up to receive your Sign On Bonus: http://www.groomexinc.com/job/finance-bonus?lang=us

Sincerely,

Marcus Palmer
Groomex Inc.
Phone: 1-231-629-4853
Fax: 1-585-410-6049

[What I was told was that a real job should not ask for an account, they could be trying to send you someone else's money and you would be held responsible. Also, anything that says global or international is always sketchy].

Agreed... though at first glance the website looks pretty legit. Perhaps they're impersonating a real company?

Add anonther name to the list of Company names this person is using - Groomex Inc, IT-Prime, ProvoTech, Camino, Collins Grp, Correll, Createch, Swardtech, Puno Tech, Techstrat ltd, Tech World Ltd, ETC.
I am sure there are many more names he is using BEWARE.

I received an email from a Marcus Palmer in response to a job posting (below). When I asked more about the company I received a very professional response with links to the company website.
My radar bells started to go off when I did a Google search for this company and found nothing. I did a search on the fax number given and came up with a company in New York state.
When I googled the fax number I started to see scam reports. DING, DING, DING! The alarm was going off again. I decided to call this joker and give him what for but got only a garbled voicemail box.
So all be warned. I am reporting this everywhere I can starting with craigslist.
Take note that on Scambook.com, Ripoffreport.com, DelphiFAQ.com, Mr. Palmer uses a number of names.
I did find out that his phone is a cell phone listed as being in Big Rapids, MI.

email -
Hello,
The Financial Services Officer position is based on working from the comfort of your home. The application process is distant yet vary rigorous. We screen all possible applicants to ensure that long term employment is possible.
The main job responsibility is to stay logged online for about 2 hours per day, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 11 am. Receiving specific instructions from a supervisor and following prompt assignments is of most importance. The position deals directly with processing funds from our clients. For security reasons a personal bank account is required during the trial period of 30 days. Once your trial is completed, we will assign you a business account through one of our branches in your area.
During your trial period you will receive between 2 and 3 transfers per week. Invoices are provided for each operation. Along with every operation, you automatically receive the senders, and further the receivers names that the funds belong to.
Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.groomexinc.com/job/finance/faq
Main vacancy description: http://www.groomexinc.com/job/finance2?lang=us
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, you may request electronic application by replying to this e-mail.
Hurry up to receive your Sign On Bonus: http://www.groomexinc.com/job/finance-bonus?lang=us
Sincerely,
Marcus Palmer
Groomex Inc.
Phone: 1-231-629-4853
Fax: 1-585-410-6049

The website domain was purchased in June of this year. Scammers do not buy domain names for more than a year because they know the domain won't stay viable. They steal information from legitimate sites and post it to substantiate their scam / lies.

Whois information for domain: groomexinc.com

groomexinc.com
IP address: 46.37.163.90
Registrar: PAKNIC (PRIVATE) LIMITED
Referrer: http://www.paknic.com
Created: 2012-06-11
Updated: 2012-06-11
Expires: 2013-06-11
Status: ok
Name Server: ns1.mesnes.su
Name Server: ns2.bimbom.su
Name Server: ns3.bump.su

The website is in the process of being reported for fraud.