by Error1243
Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:35 pm
So I found this job via snagajob.com. I applied and here is the email I got (with names censored):
Hello Applicant,
Thanks for responding to my Ad . I'm currently seeking a hard working, motivated individual with exceptional organization skills to fill part time position of a receptionist/personal assistant. You would work for at most 30 hours per week from 9am to 4:30pm. (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).
I would required the services of a well behaved, capable and honest person to work as my "Personal Assistant". Someone who can honorably handle my affairs in my absence in Amherst.
Your activities amongst other things will include;
**** Running personal errands,Scheduling programs, flights and keeping me up to date with them.Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence while I'm away. Receive and sort mail and deliveries, Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities****
I have some few questions for you:
(1.) Have you ever work as a Receiptionist/Personal Assistant ?
(2.) If you have been a Personal Assistant before, was it for a company or an individual?
(3.) Do you have phobia for effective communication ?
(4.) Do you have a job as at now?
(5.) Do you have a printer at home?
(6.) Are you comfortable with $320/week pay?
I will prepay you in advance to carry out a delegated task being assigned to you. You will receive $320 for working at most 30 hours weekly. I need your service because I'm currently not in Amherst to visit my Aged Mother. I will return to Amherst 25th July, 2012, so this process will be on going till then. I will meet up with you when I return and then we can discuss about the possibility of making this long term. I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them.
If you are interested to further on with the receptionist/personal assistant Job position, please provide answers to the required information below;
(A.) Full Name
(B.) Permanent Mailing addresses
(C.) Current Mailing Address
(D.) Tel/Mobile Number(s)
(E.) Sex/Age
Please ensure that all information provided is true and correct, In-correct information is subject for Refusal or Termination of Employment.
Thanks so much and have a nice day.
Special Regards,
Terrance ------
This email looks very fishy to me. I checked the phonebook and I could not find his name in there either. So is this a scam?
Hello Applicant,
Thanks for responding to my Ad . I'm currently seeking a hard working, motivated individual with exceptional organization skills to fill part time position of a receptionist/personal assistant. You would work for at most 30 hours per week from 9am to 4:30pm. (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).
I would required the services of a well behaved, capable and honest person to work as my "Personal Assistant". Someone who can honorably handle my affairs in my absence in Amherst.
Your activities amongst other things will include;
**** Running personal errands,Scheduling programs, flights and keeping me up to date with them.Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence while I'm away. Receive and sort mail and deliveries, Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities****
I have some few questions for you:
(1.) Have you ever work as a Receiptionist/Personal Assistant ?
(2.) If you have been a Personal Assistant before, was it for a company or an individual?
(3.) Do you have phobia for effective communication ?
(4.) Do you have a job as at now?
(5.) Do you have a printer at home?
(6.) Are you comfortable with $320/week pay?
I will prepay you in advance to carry out a delegated task being assigned to you. You will receive $320 for working at most 30 hours weekly. I need your service because I'm currently not in Amherst to visit my Aged Mother. I will return to Amherst 25th July, 2012, so this process will be on going till then. I will meet up with you when I return and then we can discuss about the possibility of making this long term. I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them.
If you are interested to further on with the receptionist/personal assistant Job position, please provide answers to the required information below;
(A.) Full Name
(B.) Permanent Mailing addresses
(C.) Current Mailing Address
(D.) Tel/Mobile Number(s)
(E.) Sex/Age
Please ensure that all information provided is true and correct, In-correct information is subject for Refusal or Termination of Employment.
Thanks so much and have a nice day.
Special Regards,
Terrance ------
This email looks very fishy to me. I checked the phonebook and I could not find his name in there either. So is this a scam?
