I have almost been scammed. I was offered a job for an "up and coming company" that needed a personal assistant. I was promised $400 a week and as my first task, I had to send a check to an orphanage from the company. However, I have yet to receive anything in the way of tax paperwork, or even company name. BEWARE OF SMITH NELSON. I am not seeing anything legitimate from this person. It never ceases to amaze me of the lengths that people will go to scam someone.

So - I applied for a job for Gateway Management through Zip Recruiter. It was a customer service position. I get an e-mail for an interview - the email was from a Sheri at Zeal Management requesting an interview - signed by Catherine - but from the listing for Gateway Management - red flag #1. Zeal Management then called me to schedule an interview, which I accepted, and then started investigating the company. It doesn't exist. Called the company who posted the ad - was assured it was a real company, and a good job - but refused to give much information. Assured me it was a real opportunity despite the building where the interviews were being held had a FOR LEASE sign on it. Go to the interview (they were actually there) and I am told there are TWO positions - a Manager position at 30K a year, and a Customer Service position at $8/hr (half of what I made at my last job before I was laid off). They will only be 2 people to run the office. Still no information on the company other than the compensation. Was told we'd be called by 3 pm if we made it for the second interview. I was interviewed at the same time as another woman. My interview lasted exactly 7 minutes before she sent me on my way. Surprised to get a second call that afternoon and was told to come in today at noon for my second interview. I figured my management experience and office skills had moved me to the front of the pack.

Go in today for my second interview to discover a total of NINE people for this second interview. Turned out to be a presentation about the manager position, the hours, the pay, the benefits, etc. Mentioned the parent company - Scentura Creations. Told about training 6-8 weeks - $200-400/week. Red flag #2. All nine of us were hired at the end of the presentation. Red flag #3.

So - I am the last one left and she asked us all the same questions. I told her I had a few for her myself. I asked her what the training involved, and told her not even her local office would confirm anything I asked them. She tried to evade the question, and I told her I deserved an answer because I was getting red flags from the first time they contacted me. She finally confessed you would spend the training period selling the perfumes. Told her the money was unacceptable for my and that I was not interested in selling anything like that because I specifically told the gentleman I talked to that I was NOT interested in anything that involved door to door sales, approaching complete strangers, or working parking lots. He assured me it was nothing like that but was a B2B job, but refused to say how they marketed - catalog, internet, mailing - and I asked. I then asked once the training was completed, did we run a retail store, etc? Was told no - we would be doing the same presentations she was doing over and over. At that point, I KNEW I'd been scammed and lied to. I politely informed her that I was probably older than everyone else in that room, including her, and I knew a pile of fertilizer when I smelled it. I also told her I was NOT interested as this was definitely not a good fit and I would be turning them into Zip Recruiter for a fraudulent job posting and a bait and switch interview process. I then walked out and I will never go back.

WHY do people pull this crap when you are desperate for a job? Almost everyone in that room except for me was under 30 and probably had little to no sales experience at all, and they all seemed to accept everything without question as they walked out. Also - be on the lookout for any company associated with Scentura Creations out of Atlanta. It's a purely commission sales job that makes you sell cheap knock-off cologne in parking lots for commission only, Then you have to dupe other people into doing the same thing. Check out their reviews on Indeed....almost nothing positive.

I continually receive information about job offers from random emails without professional support of any sort. Is this a new way of hiring or is this a scam of sorts? I have been trying to figure out what their purpose would be if it is a scam, but I have no clue. They are always hiring and they have no business name attached to the email. They say they've obtained my information from a career engine but never mention which engine. They usually ask me to email them directly and not the company/ What is this really about? No, you are not getting my information until I do diligent research. I hope no one else gives up their information while they await their time to secure gainful employment. Can someone please explain what these people are possibly doing? Is my caution impeding my opportunities for a new career? Does anyone else see this as unusual? Here is an example... irshadfreebirds@gmail.com Mar 13 to dalilonekkdh We found out your profile details and email from careers online resource. Our company is searching for an Project Coordinator in our supply division either on a full-time or part-time basis. The successful individual will operate in different locations across USA. The salary package is in the region of $73,000 per year. You will be responsible for obtaining software and hardware for our offices all over USA. You will be expected to negotiate the best possible deals while making sure the feature of inventory and services are on top level. We need someone who is goal-oriented and has analytical skills and good communication abilities. US residency is mandatory to get, also 7 years' of work experience is a plus. If you find the position prospective and want more details, please reply to us keagycullinane77@yahoo.com with copy of your current Resume. Attention !!! ONLY candidates with a Resume will be reached.

I got a mail from Northern ohio. They took interview through google hangout which made me confused. I am new, so i dont know what to do. Does anyone face this kinda situation?

There is a man who wants me to pay $319 for the watch starter kit and so I'm no longer than a free user in their website. I told him I can't afford it but he keeps pressuring me. I would only make 10% commission. I think the website is HTTPS://myworldgn.store.booksandstitches.com

I signed up as a free user but can't afford the expensive kit. Any advice?

HANGOUT CAN HANG THEMSELVES NOW. Do Not INTERVIEW with anyone who wants to go google HANGOUT. Yes, I did twice. The first time I reported it to Ziprecruiter. I did it again out of curiosity to see if it was similar, 1/4 of the way through BINGO I could tell it was. Again it came through Zip... these boys better scan their employers or they will lose all of us looking.

I have had alot of these emails come in from different people, but the same structure email.... i believe this is a class- a SCAM! my wife even tried it once and the first thing they asked her to do was cash a check at a bank, and to wait for further instructions. Dont try to cash it!!! so we are on the look out for these creeps now. I hope this will help someone.

James Kyrouac ujyhdgrdfg@gmail.com 2:50 PM (4 minutes ago)

to me

Thank you for sending your resume ZipRecruiter,

Your interest about the job has been received. This might seem a little different from the position placed, However it is due to the need for an urgent replacement for my Personal Assistant. I really need someone urgently to take up the position as my personal assistant I am looking for a friendly, simple & trust worthy personal office assistant, You can take it as a full time or part time job depending on your choice. The hours will be between 4 to 5 hours daily, which can be increased if you want and this will give you free time to go on with your regular job, Below are job Descriptions.

Your Duties:

*General work. *process mails. *Data entry. *Receive calls. *Book appointments & Flight reservation. *shopping, E.t.c or any other reasonable duty will be allocated to you.

My name is James J Kyrouac, I am an Artist and i travel a lot to do and sell art works, I also buy ideas, Artifacts, antics and materials from ancient cities and I have got so many clients as companies, individuals and governmental institutions and private museums. I have been pretty successful in my business, I get involved in several art deals in United States & Canada. I am most very often get my hands occupied, so it is imperative for me to have a worthy personal assistant.

Due to the nature of my job, It requires frequent traveling so i need someone to handle my schedule when I'm not in town, Every instructions will be given to you via email and phone for now until i'm back, I travel a lot so that is the main reason why i need you to be my personal assistant and i want you to begin work immediately.

Kindly Let me know if you're still interested and I am willing to offer you $25 hourly with a reasonable sign on bonus, I want you to answer this brief questionnaire below, Please answer them to the best of your knowledge.

Have you ever worked as an personal assistant before? Are you taking this as a primary Job? If you want to make this your secondary job (How many Hours does your primary Job Takes? Do you have Professional Reference? How Many Hours are you wiling to Devote to work for me? What do you Understand by Privacy & Code of Conduct? Explain Petty Cash Transactions? Describe yourself? Are you willing to give your best shot at working with me? I will be expecting your prompt response.

Sincerely James Kyrouac Copyright ©2017

Our Company is getting back to you regarding application on a Career Builder for vacant position.

This is Alice, and i am a manager of BTC Ltd. Please find below the information regarding the post we open today!

Since 2008 year we have been developing and presenting our services in Europe and Asia. In 2016 we will open our branch in the US. We help both global private and corporate investors to find virtual investment objects.

We are hiring persons who will help us to find and negotiate with new customers from the USA and prepare investment reports.

Start employees guaranteed pay rate of $3,000 per month. For owners of a scientific degree or MBA the base rate will be significantly higher. After first month of probation period all authorized workers will get a special work phone in their own use. This can be iPhone 6S or Samsung Galaxy S6 depends on your choice plus a contract paid by the firm, as well as a laptop: MacBook or Dell.

We would appreciate you if you have a similar experience such as account management, negotiating, solid IT skills. At the first month you will have a personal manager who will help and oversee your actions.

Please answer us back for more details and information. Thank you for attention.

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that there is ( idk if its a man or woman) by the name of Marleny Davis that's sending out $4000 checks to be deposited into your acct to be his/her personal asst. Please don't fall for it!! ALSO was contacted by someone claiming to be from Amazon and hiring for secret shopper- also a SCAM, he's sending out $1900 checks, these ppl are unreal! True low life trash!!!!

one of my jobcase friends got a message from a christian taylor here and it turns out he's a scammer so

beware of anybody pretending to be from woolworths and saying his name is christian taylor

he is trying to steal your money!!!