Is this a money mule scam?

Is this a money mule scam?

Job - (id 840V)?
From: Yan Mcpeake ([email protected])
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Sent: Mon 7/26/10 7:35 AM
To: removed - CF

We are looking to hire an exceptional Regional Executive to join our team.
At CGO Metals Ltd. you'll find the opportunities and support you need to grow professionally.
The Company is responsible for support of Iron and Steel Industry companies by providing finance and intermediation services, as well as achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintaining a strong relationship with the customer
Overseeing customer requests for proposals
Financial reporting, Prepare monthly reports for customer
Use appropriate resources and technologies

Qualifications:
High school diploma or the equivalent.
Ability to comprehend instructions and information.
Computer knowledge preferred.
Excellent communication skills.
Applicant must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing, to include background checks.

Salary $600-$1800 a week after probation period.

If you feel you are a top candidate, please apply on [email protected]


Hr. Dept.
Wagramer Str. 17-19
Floor 26, office 2609
1220 Vienna, Austria
CGO Metals Ltd.

Hello Lsndr and welcome to ScamWarners.

Yes, that is a scam. It is also connected to this email address:

[email protected]

And you are correct, it is most likely to be a money mule scam, receiving either fraudulent checks and money orders, or possibly fraudulently-obtained bank transfers, and then sending cash on to the scammer.

When the bank, or the police, discover someone's involvement with this, the scammer will disappear, leaving the victim of the scam as the only connection to the fraudulent activity.

I notice, however, that the scammer also writes:

Applicant must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing

So there is a possibility, also, that the scammer may demand a fee for this testing, intending to steal money in this way. Some employment scammers also charge fees for 'necessary documents'.

In all cases, however, this type of job offer is not the offer of a real job at all - but a scam to take your money from you.