Craiglist Employment Scammer with many names.

Mod note: Topic split upon request - awaiting further evidence... CW

This scammer has made a whole load of postings on Craigslist, offering a variety of fake employment opportunities. He is now using these emails:

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected],

More will be added as information comes in.

It is not known yet exactly how the scams will play-out. Again more information will be added when possible.

More email addresses that this scammer is using:

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Example of scammer's advert, posted using the email address [email protected]

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/lbg/4092893532.html

Reply [email protected]

Concrete Finishers Needed! (san antonio)
Local concrete company is searching for concrete formers and finishers. It is important that you have knowledge of the trade!!! This is a temporary position, but with the right candidate it could become a long term position!
Location: san antonio

Posting ID: 4092893532

[AlanJones]

An enquiry to the above gets the following response from Kenneth Walker [email protected].

Hello Applicant,

We are currently seeking to employ individual’s world wide. How would you like to make money by simply driving your car/truck/bike advertising. We have a target to advertise so many products for a number of companies mostly in USA,as a whole and we also have representatives in this regions.

The ads are typically vinyl decals, also known as "auto wraps," that almost seem to be painted on the car/truck/bike and which will cover any portion of your car/truck/bike 's exterior surface.

What does the company get out of this type of ad strategy?

Lots of exposure and awareness. The auto wraps tend to be colorful and eye-catching and attract lots of attention. Plus, it's a form of advertising with a captive audience,this means people who are stuck in traffic can't avoid seeing the wrapped car/truck/bike alongside.

We work as an advertising agent and we will be doing the advert for the new company which will be producing biscuit which includes cookies, crackers, and cereals. The advert will be a small sticker which will be placed on your car/truck/bike and we need someone in your state who will be dedicated to doing this and be rest assured you will be paid promptly.

This program will last for 3 months and the minimum period you can participate is 1 month.

We shall provide experts that will handle the advert placement on your car/truck/bike . You will receiving a weekly payment of $350 and this payment will be sent as an upfront payment to you for allowing us place the advert on your car/truck/bike .

Send the required below Information:

Full Name:
Age:
Occupation:
Make of car/ year:
Exterior Color of Car:
Address:
city:
State:
Zip code:
Mobile Number :
Email Address:

We shall be contacting you as soon as we receive these information.
We look forward to working with you soonest.

Regards,
Kenneth Walker
Auto Wrap Advertising

Thanks for the support you guys, I'm not always around to fill in the blanks.

Cheers to you both, Kenny.

Here are more he is using, most of the original adverts have expired or been reported, but more may arise, we often see the same names pop-up more than once in a scammer's career:

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

his following scam mail has been sent out repeatedly:

From: "Dr Rizwan Khan" <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013
Subject: Re: receptionist/clerical position
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your prompt response to my ad on Craigslist, I have looked through your resume and surely it does look like what I'm looking for. I'm looking for someone that can be trusted and reliable to work very well with good understanding as my Personal Assistant. This position I am offering is home-based and flexible, working with me is basically about my instructions and following them, my only fear is that I 'May' come at you impromptu sometimes, so I need someone who can be able to meet up with my irregular timings. As my personal assistant, your activities will include the following duties below ;
Duties and Requirements:
cheduling programs, flights and keeping me up-to-date with them.
* Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities.
* Processing weekly check payment.
* Filing, Faxing, Creating and sending out letters, scanning documents, some personal assistant duties for owners, and many others.
* Managing expenses and invoices
Basic wage is $400 weekly from start date.
I am sure you will understand that i tend to have very busy schedules daily. Please note that this position is not office based for now because of my frequent travels and tight schedules, it's a part-time work from home for now and the flexibility means that there will be busier weeks than others. I would like to give you an immediate trial, so if you are interested kindly get back to me. As I have been checking my files and schedules and would need someone urgently to run some errands for me this week, while I am away. I will have some funds sent to you to complete the errands and would get back to you with more information on that, get back to me with your Personal/Contact Details such as:
FULL NAMES:
ADDRESS:
APT #:
CITY:
STATE:NJ
ZIP CODE:
HOME PHONE #:
MOBILE PHONE#:
SEX:
Age:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
PRESENT JOB :
Guard
Nationality: ________American__________________
Current Job: __________________________
Are you eligible to work in the United States? Yes _x__ No ___
If you are under age 19, do you have an employment/age certificate? Yes ___ No ___
How often do you check your email: __all the time____
Days/Hours Available: Hours Available: from _ pm However I am flexible_____
What date are you available to start work?
Once I have received your contact information, I will get back to you with the task for next week, You will also be paid upfront as its important you help me handle some errands before i get back from my business trip. Hope I am clear with that.
Thanks in anticipation of your prompt response.
Yours Sincerely,
Dr Rizwan Khan

This is a standard response to any advert application:

Joan Welbeck <[email protected]> wrote:

Thanks for accepting this offer to me my personal assistant, your
first assignment will be you taking care of financial errand which the
payment will be made to your name and come to your address you
provided, your first weekly payment you will deduct it from the
payment which will be directed to you for the errand.
So you will be pre informed before the mail arrives.
Have a blessed Day

ie. a payment processing job, otherwise known as a mule - helping to defraud people for the scammer's benefit.

This scammer is still looking for money-mules, but is also advertising many other types of job, such as receptionist at animal shelter, receptionist at dental surgery or doctor's surgery, night club bar staff.
Here's a new list of this scammer's email adresses:

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected],

[A special thanks to all the baiters who have pitched-in on this one, please pick any mail randomly from the list, and send formats to my email address: [email protected] or post them here yourselves, thanks again.]

This is an example of one of his adverts (Now reported):

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist needed Part Time/Full Time (Skowhegan, ME)

Manufacturer of air conditioning compressors seeks an administrative assistant / office clerk to help with the office work.

This well-known manufacturer, offers free onsite parking, a lovely onsite break room with vending machines, a clean safe environment in which to work, and lots of opportunity to earn OVERTIME money.

You will be responsible for answering phones, taking messages, directing phone calls; filing; helping customers with orders, and doing some purchasing.

In order to be considered, you must
· Must have good computer skills, and be proficient in MS Office.
· Speak clearly
· Be willing to wear or keep steel toed shoes in the office for when you must go on the shop floor.
· Have at least 1 year of experience in an office setting, purchasing experience preferred
· A High school diploma or GED

Location: Skowhegan, ME
Compensation: DOE
Telecommuting is ok.
This is a part-time job.
This is a contract job.
This is at a non-profit organization.
This is an internship job
OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities
OK for recruiters to contact this job poster.
do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers

If you look at it at face value, then it may appear genuine but it is cleverly worded and the scammer will suck you in to payment processing from home ; make no mistake, this would lead to being the scammer's mule.

Another example, a little more obvious this time that it involves money processing (mule work for the scammer):

Office Position Assistant Needed ASAP. (Okmulgee)

We are looking to hire someone for our office full time with receptionist, accounts payable & receivable and bookkeeping experience. Knowledge of MAS 200 is a plus. Full benefits and 401K. Please email your resume.
Location: Okmulgee
Compensation: DOE
Telecommuting is ok.
This is a part-time job.
This is a contract job.
This is at a non-profit organization.
This is an internship job
OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities
OK for recruiters to contact this job poster.
do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers

Yet another position that would lead to payment processing mule work:

@~~Records Assistant~~$15.00 per hour; paid weekly (Belfast, ME)

On behalf of our client, Express Employment Professionals is currently seeking a Records Assistant in their Belfast, ME location on a contract basis. The ideal candidates will have exceptional customer service, administrative and data entry skills. Duties (may include and not limited to) • Provide and maintain current and accurate information on all constituents • Update addresses/contact information on constituents • Trace lost constituents to find new mailing addresses in addition to securing accurate telephone and email contact information • Post donation transactions • Generate gift and pledge remittal forms • Run gift and pledge verification reports for reconciliation • Maintain data as required • Assist the Systems Manager with month end reconciliation • Prepare data accuracy reports Requirements • Minimum of a 2 year College Diploma • At least 3 years' related administrative work experience • Strong customer service skills • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with a professional presence and manner • Excellent data entry, organizational, planning and time management skills • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, and an ability to manage multiple priorities effectively • Ability to demonstrate independent judgment and flexibility when dealing with internal and external contacts • Advanced computer skills using MS Office Suite, Internet and in particular, Excel, with Database experience, plus an aptitude to quickly adapt to new technologies.

"******Please apply with your resume and cover letter******"

Yet more aliases this employment scammer is using:

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected],


[A special thanks to all the baiters who have pitched-in on this one, please pick any mail randomly from the list, and send formats to my email address: [email protected] or post them here yourselves, thanks again.]

This is the wording of the scammer's format:

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your prompt response to my ad on Craigslist, I have
looked through your resume and surely it does look like what I'm
looking for. I'm looking for someone that can be trusted and reliable
to work very well with good understanding as my Personal Assistant.
This position I am offering is home-based and flexible, working with
me is basically about my instructions and following them, my only fear
is that I 'May' come at you impromptu sometimes, so I need someone who
can be able to meet up with my irregular timings. As my personal
assistant, your activities will include the following duties below ;

Duties and Requirements:

* Scheduling programmers, flights and keeping me up-to-date with them.
* Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities.
* Processing weekly check payment.
* Filing, Faxing, Creating and sending out letters, scanning
documents, some personal assistant duties for owners, and many others.
* Managing expenses and invoices

Basic wage is $350 weekly from start date.

I am sure you will understand that i tend to have very busy schedules
daily. Please note that this position is not office based for now
because of my frequent travels and tight schedules, it's a part-time
work from home for now and the flexibility means that there will be
busier weeks than others. I would like to give you an immediate trial,
so if you are interested kindly get back to me. As I have been
checking my files and schedules and would need someone urgently to run
some errands for me next week, while I am away. I will have some funds
sent to you to complete the errands and would get back to you with
more information on that, get back to me with your Personal/Contact
Details such as:


FULL NAMES:
ADDRESS:(Not P.o Box)
APT #:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
HOME PHONE #:
MOBILE PHONE#:
SEX:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
PRESENT JOB:
Nationality: __________________________


Are you eligible to work in the United States? Yes ___ No ___

If you are under age 18, do you have an employment/age certificate?
Yes ___ No ___

How often do you check your email: ______

Days/Hours Available: Hours Available: from ______ to ______

What date are you available to start work? _______

Once I have received your contact information, I will get back to you
with the task for this week, You will also be paid upfront as its
important you help me handle some errands before i get back from my
business trip. Hope I am clear with that.

Thanks in anticipation of your prompt response.

Yours Sincerely,
Dr Rizwan Khan

This is the key part, it shows that what the scammer is wanting, a mule who will launder money:

As I have been checking my files and schedules and would need someone urgently to run some errands for me next week, while I am away. I will have some funds sent to you to complete the errands and would get back to you with more information on that

I recently received this after responding to a Craigslist add.


Dear Alexis,

​​I​​ have consi​​dered your Response to my Ad as posted on craigslist and I'm Impressed by your swift reply  and your ability to Multi Task which will be an Edge in this offer.

Steven Harrison is my Name and am an American-based celebrity and fashion photographer. I'm regularly commissioned in the UK and the US to shoot for advertising clients, magazines and celebrity agents.

I started work as a photographer in 1993 as a staff Photographer for Forbes Magazine. Added to this I have also taken up to teaching photography with University of the Arts, London, The New York School of Arts as well as De La Salle University, Philippine. I bring a unique teaching style to students which will guarantee creative and fun learning by all student photographers while elevating them to new, exciting photographic heights that they have only dreamed of. I often conduct LIVE slide/talk lectures on Understanding Exposure, the Art of Seeing, Macro Photography and Photographing People throughout the United State, Great Britain and Asia. At the moment, I am in a work-ship in the Great Britain. I will be here for some few weeks after which I will be in the Philippines for an Exhibition. 

YOUR DUTIES AS MY OFFICE ADMIN/PERSONAL ASSISTANT/REP

While I am out of the Country I need some one who can stand in the gap for me. His/her duties will be the following

1.To receive letters and mails on my behalf.

2.Receive payment from clients who want to attend the forth coming workshops or Live shows.

3.Schedule appointments for me.

4.Book my flight tickets.

5.Send letters and mails from my clients.

This position is home-based and flexible part time job, you can be in any location to carry out any of the activities. All you need do is to check your emails twice daily and keep your phone on most times in case i might need to call you from anywhere i may be.I do have a number of things you could help me with this week if you will be available to start. This can act as a stable foundation to our working relationship. Let me know if you have any of the office equipments (If not, I will make arrangements to send them to your address)

Personal Laptop/Desktop:

Internet Access:

Scanner:

Printer:

For proper review(since i am not available now to set up a face-to-face interview) supply out correctly the information below.

FIRST NAME ......................

SURNAME..........................

ADDRESS......(No P.O. Box).......

CITY ............................

STATE............................

ZIP CODE.........................

COUNTRY..........................

PHONE NUMBER MOBILE ONLY(S) ................

PRESENT OCCUPATION...............

GENDER...........................

Email............................

Qualification:

1. Educational background is not a critical criteria but an Advantage.

2. You must be Organized and able to take instructions well Dependable, Reliable, Trustworthy are must

3. Must have excellent English language skills (both spoken and written)

4. Have great work ethic and attitude, as well as people skills, pay-attention to detail, capable of multitasking, and works well under stress at times.
5. Again, An Ability to Multi Task.

Benefits:

- Yearly performance bonus

- Paid vacation/sick/personal days

Salary: - $400 weekly.

I will be looking forward to your Response.

Thanks,

Steven Harrison
Click here to view my Profile on Linkedin
Click here to view my Photo-shots

This is a scam; the English looks like that of a West African. Please post the email headers, excluding your address.

I agree, it looks as if he's looking for a Check Mule, see: http://www.scamwarners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3238

If you need instructions as to how to post a header please contact myself or one of the support staff by PM.

Another letter by this scammer:

Hello Xxxxxxx,

Congratulations on your acceptance for the job offer. your first task
would be conveyed to you via mail,
in a couple of days in there would include your first pay, and certain
intructions as to how the task would be carried out.

Please indicate your mobile number, where you can recieve text messages.


Yours Sincerely,

Dr Rizwan Khan
(813) 438-2156

Followed by:

Hello Xxxxxx,
im kindly been informed that there has been a little delay in the delivery of the mail whichyou where meant to recieve today..
here is the tracking number: 9470101699320000xxxxxx
and i understand that the fault is from the address provided by you: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
kindly get back to me as soon as you see this so we can both iron the issue out as soon as possible.
thank you.
Dr Rizwan Khan

The mail being referred to contains a fake check to be cashed. This is more obvious here:

Good Morning This is Dr Khan, Your first assignment starts from today,
here is the tracking number via USPS 947010169932000xxxxx, After
receiving the check have it deposited via the ATM machine and get back
at me and let me also know how much was made available today for you
after the deposit for further instructions and directions

For further info on fake checks see: http://www.scamwarners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3238