Company Representative scams, Payment Processing scams and other Employment scams.
by SlickStretch Tue Mar 10, 2015 5:55 pm
Original Listing:

DRIVER NEEDED
Driver Urgently Needed, Must be smart, simple and down to earth. Contact for more information.

Email Convo:
Jeremy N <sli********@gmail.com> Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 1:14 AM
To: mas********@hotmail.com
Hello! I saw your listing on craigslist, and I could definitely drive for you. My name is Jeremy. I am 28 and I live in Hillsboro. I really like driving. Sometimes I'll just drive around with nowhere to go. I have a reliable car, and I get along with just about everyone I've met. I even have lots of professional experience driving as a roadside assistance tech. If you're interested, write me back and let me know a bit more about what you expect from your driver and how much you're planning to pay. I would also like to hear a little about you. Thanks for your time, I look forward to hearing from you.

Mason fred <mas********@hotmail.com> Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 12:39 PM
To: Jeremy N <sli********@gmail.com>
Thanks for responding to my ad posted,i need you to understand I'm looking for a very special person who is responsible, caring,patient, and fun! I'm a very busy person who needs an extra hand and looking for a good and experienced driver to take up a private assignment, at least 1 year of driving experience and also with a Valid License to help drive my Mom while on 1 months vacation, She's going to be in for 1 month, So you will be driving her 3 times a week and for the period of 2hrs-3hrs each day. I Have been busy with work lately and I don't have much time to go with her.

Days which you will be driving her would be : Monday,Wednesday,Friday,

Hours which you will be driving her would be : 10 am - 12 noon, 1pm - 3pm. Let me know if these hours are okay with you.

Am providing the car which you will be driving as I need to know if you are familiar with the car and to know if you can handle it.

Here's the Car details:
2007 BMW 5 Series E60
Transmission:- Automatic
Details:- 2WD, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Air Bags, Air Conditioning,
Anti-lock Brakes, CD, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Steering,
Power Windows, Premium Wheels, Spoiler, Sun/Moon roof .
So am offering you $420 per week, and the continuation of this Job depends on how you drive her on the first week. I will be waiting for your timely response as to know who I will recommend to drive my Mom. I sincerely hope to read from you soon. I'm currently in Killeen Texas right now on a special duty from office.
And I will like to make all necessary arrangement prior her arrival.
I awaits your response.

Jeremy N <sli********@gmail.com> Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at 2:52 PM
To: Mason fred <mas*********@hotmail.com>
Hi,
I totally understand. If I was looking for someone to spend that much time with my mom, I would be a little picky too! I don't drink, or do drugs. I'm a very easy-going guy, and probably the most patient person you'll ever meet. I think this is why my grandma says I'm her favorite. LOL
As for the hours you listed, they would work great for me! You said you wanted a driver for a month, but starting when?
Don't worry about the car. I drove as a roadside assistance tech for years, I've driven a fire truck for the Dept. of Forestry, and I used to work in a detail shop which often involved driving luxury cars just like BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, Cadillac, etc. I even flew an airplane once! I feel pretty confident that I could drive just about anything. Other than a minor fender-bender when I was 18, I've never been in a car accident.

Mason fred <mas********@hotmail.com> Tue, Mar 10, 2015 at 12:47 PM
To: Jeremy N <sli********@gmail.com>

Thanks for your swift response, Its highly appreciated..... I have received your email confirming that you are willing and able to handle the job for me as outlined in my previous email, She's the only one left for me please I need you to help drive her carefully. My mother's name is Mitchell (74 years Old, Strong and Healthy) and she will be around for 1 Months. I will have the agent make an hotel booking close to your vicinity, And that's where she will be staying throughout her visit.

The car will be provided on the resumption date. Please stay calm, I will have all the arrangements perfect to make the work easier and stress free. I am presently out of town i will call you when am chanced or you can call or me on 419 972 1789. As regards the payment, a cashiers check will be mailed out to you, you are expected to deduct your $420 first week pay and the rest of the funds will be for her travel plans.

The funds sent will cover your first week salary and for my Mom's Moving Agent who's handling her freight and hotel reservations, in which you will deduct your upfront salary $420 and the balance will be remitted to my Mom's Moving Agent as regards of her luggage's and hotel reservations.

I will appreciate it a lot, If you be delighted in accepting this offer and as well look forward in having a better service from you. As for the car, it will be packed at her hotel, you will have to find your way to the hotel every working hours. If you would like to take this job I will need you to fill the approval form listed below so I can have it as a record in my file.

First Name.....
Last Name......
Present address..... NO P.O BOX
City.....
State....
Zip........
Present Occupation......
Valid cell#.....
Valid home #.....
Regards.


This last email is the one that set off warning bells. What do you guys think?
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by HillBilly Tue Mar 10, 2015 7:12 pm
yes, it is a scam. You cash the fake check, give an amount to mom's "agent"..... then days or weeks later the bank finds out it is fake and you get charged with passing a fake check, and likely also a lot of bank fees for overdrawn account.

Please post this scammer's complete email address. So that others can find it with an internet search.

no real employer pays anybody in advance !!!

No real employer uses a Google Voice Phone # as their #, either
(419) 972-1789
Google Voice VoIP in Toledo, OH

The writer of the emails to you is West African. Not exactly the stereo-typical person that sends mom on vacation for a month at a time.

Is this supposed to be in OH??

Read this for more information on these types of scams : http://www.scam-job-emails.tk/

by Bubbles Tue Mar 10, 2015 11:59 pm
Good instincts SlickStretch ! I hope you will read around the site and learn more about spotting scammers. Thank you for posting this information up for others.

Bubbles, former Scamwarners moderator.

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