Company Representative scams, Payment Processing scams and other Employment scams.
by HannahsDad Thu May 30, 2013 6:26 am
Andromeda Limited at http://andromeda-uk.com is a fake money mule recruitment company.
Also at http://andromeda-ltd.org

The Prez Colin Weatherall is here: http://andromeda-uk.com/company/manage

The job Financial Support Agent is here: http://andromeda-uk.com/job/finance

The holy grail of use of a business account Financial Support Agent (Business Account Holders) is here: http://andromeda-uk.com/job/financebiz

And here is the FAQ that makes everything obvious http://andromeda-uk.com/job/finance/faq

View the registration process here: http://andromeda-uk.com/member/manual/inc/1_1.html

Address: 20 Manvers Street Bath Somerset BA1 1JH UK
Fax: 087 2352 7716
Tel: 011 723 02544

In the process of being reported for fraud

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by Toluprof Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:57 am
Hi,

I received an email as follows, I don't remember applying for the company.

How are you Removed personal information: BW,

After initial review of your characterizations & skills we think that you might be a good fit for a Position with our Enterprise. If you are interested in getting new experience, starting a new exciting career or simply increasing your income, we would be pleased to take you on. Presently, we are seeking to fill a half-time Financial Support Agent Position.

The Firm provides one month paid probationary period. During your first month support and coaching is provided. A personal supervisor will be assigned to assist you during your training. At the end of the trial period, the personal supervisor will be making the final decision whether or not to extend a permanent offer for you. Your training period results are critical to your success, so please take it seriously.

Your wage during the trial period will be GBP 1,500 per month plus 8% commission from each task completed. Your total income could easily be about GBP 2,800 per month. After the trial period, your base wage will be GBP 1,800 per month, plus 8% commission.

In the present economy, the position offers training, on-line support and pay scale competitive to an entry level positions that normally would require a traditional 40 hour work week.

Interested candidates may submit an e-mail of interest with a full name and contact number to this e-mail address.
Our HR staff will contact you within 48 hours.

Thanks,
Jerry Donovan
Recruitment Adviser


I told them i was interested. I got a response two hrs later as follows

Hello,

Here is more information about our Company and position we offer.

Andromeda Limited offers a comprehensive approach and unified platform that helps IT organizations cut cost, reduce risk, and drive business profit. We understand that business thrives when IT runs smarter, faster, and stronger.

Great Benefits, Comfortable Work Environment.

Andromeda Limited fosters a diverse and inclusive environment in two primary ways: recognition of the unique strengths and value that people from all over the world bring to the company and the creation of strategic alliances with community organizations and businesses that help to contribute to employee growth and success. Andromeda Limited values skills and experience, and we offer benefits and compensation that are competitive with other IT companies. In addition, we reward performance – by the company, the team, and the individual.

With over 100 employees worldwide, Andromeda Limited provides employees with career advancement opportunities, great benefits, and a comfortable work environment. In some positions and locations, we offer the opportunity to have flexible work hours and to work from home.

The position being offered is for Financial Support Agent.

Job requirements:
- Minimum 18 y.o.;
- constant internet access;
- home or mobile phone number;
- regular bank account (current/savings) or a Verified Premier or Business PayPal account.

Base salary 1,500 GBP is paid at the end of probationary period (once employed on the regular basis, base salary 1,800 GBP is paid on the last business day of the month) via wire transfer directly to your bank account. Your 8 commission will be deposited along with every transfer. We will let you know how much of the amount deposited is your commission and how much needs to be transferred, all fees are paid from money received, you won’t have to invest your own money.

Employment benefits (upon completion of 30 days trial period):
- Paid holidays;
- Professional development programs;

Refer to the links below for additional information.

Vacancy description: http://www.andromeda-uk.com/job/finance2?lang=uk

Frequently Asked Question: http://www.andromeda-uk.com/job/finance/faq

Key points:
- No investment of funds on your part;
- Long-term or Short-term employment is available;
- Not a sales position, base pay along with commission is guaranteed;

SIGN ON BONUS! Please follow the link: http://www.andromeda-uk.com/job/finance-bonus?lang=uk

Our company registration number is: 02644547

If you are ready to apply, let me know, so we can get you started with registration process.

Sign up here: http://www.andromeda-uk.com/registration/1

For more information and inquiries you may contact us at [email protected]


Best Regards,


Jerry Donovan
HR Coordinator
Andromeda Limited
Phone: 011 723 02544
Fax: 087 2352 7716
e-mail: [email protected]

Company Address: 20 Manvers Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1JH

I don't know if i should go ahead with it.
by Teex29 Mon Jun 10, 2013 12:09 pm
It looks suspect to me it does NOT look to be an official Business type of email my guess would be that this is a Job Scam in which you will be asked to send money have you done an IP Check yet if not could you post the headers please? Never mind it is absolutely a scam and scammers behind this.....See Below Please when I googled this is what I came up with.

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These job postings are an attempt to lure you into cashing counterfeit checks and have you wire funds via Western Union or MoneyGram. Essentially You Become A Money or RePackage Mule.

The identity of an individual or entity have been stolen along with fund from their bank accounts. You are being recruited to wire transfer these funds either by WESTERN UNION, MONEYGRAM, into your bank, a DOMESTIC BANK or FOREIGN BANK ACCOUNT



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by Bryon Williams Mon Jun 10, 2013 12:17 pm
Hello Toluprof,

Yes, it is a scam. It is already posted here. Mod Note: Merged

Please contacta moferatorstor if you have a question or information about this post.



Please do not tell the scammer he is posted here.


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