Comments for The Work at Home Scam Blog http://workathomescamguide.com Tips to Help Work at Home Parents Avoid Scams and Find Legitimate Opportunities Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:13:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Work at Home Scams on the Rise by Texas Blogger http://workathomescamguide.com/2008/09/19/work-at-home-scams-on-the-rise/comment-page-1/#comment-5361 Texas Blogger Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:13:23 +0000 http://workathomescamguide.com/2008/09/19/work-at-home-scams-on-the-rise/#comment-5361 I remember going to a convention and they had a work from home by making millions buying and selling stocks. It was pretty interesting how they get people to pull their credit cards without letting the individual do any research on the business. Bottom line any business opportunity will let you research it first before you pull any money out. I remember going to a convention and they had a work from home by making millions buying and selling stocks. It was pretty interesting how they get people to pull their credit cards without letting the individual do any research on the business. Bottom line any business opportunity will let you research it first before you pull any money out.

]]> Comment on New Phishing Scam by CareerBuilder Phishing Scam http://workathomescamguide.com/2006/08/11/new-phishing-scam/comment-page-1/#comment-5298 CareerBuilder Phishing Scam Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:19:19 +0000 http://workathomescamguide.com/?p=7#comment-5298 [...] It could have been an offer for a payment processing job or some other questionable position, a phishing scheme, or a vehicle for links to a malicious website. But whatever it was, it couldn’t have been [...] [...] It could have been an offer for a payment processing job or some other questionable position, a phishing scheme, or a vehicle for links to a malicious website. But whatever it was, it couldn’t have been [...]

]]> Comment on Payment Processing Jobs by Kristy http://workathomescamguide.com/2006/08/26/payment-processing-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-5296 Kristy Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:05:03 +0000 http://workathomescamguide.com/?p=9#comment-5296 I smell a scam! Most legit employers will require an interview of some sort before they offer you a job, and from the looks of this they are making an offer of employment. And then there's the offer of 8% from each money transfer, and the email address to which you are asked to reply. Legitimate companies usually have an email address from their web domain, not a Gmail address. (Of course, that's not to say that those with a domain email are always on the up and up!) I smell a scam! Most legit employers will require an interview of some sort before they offer you a job, and from the looks of this they are making an offer of employment. And then there’s the offer of 8% from each money transfer, and the email address to which you are asked to reply. Legitimate companies usually have an email address from their web domain, not a Gmail address. (Of course, that’s not to say that those with a domain email are always on the up and up!)

]]> Comment on Payment Processing Jobs by Cesar Neves http://workathomescamguide.com/2006/08/26/payment-processing-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-5295 Cesar Neves Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:41:57 +0000 http://workathomescamguide.com/?p=9#comment-5295 Hi! I found this website after I got an email that sounded like a scam to me. The first thing I do when I get this kind of "dream job" is to search the internet all the information I can and I am pretty sure that it is a scam! This is the email I got: Dear Mr César Neves, After reviewing your resume at the totaljobs website, we believe that you are a good fit for a Payment Processing position. My name is Claudia Miles and I represent IT and Finance Inc. We are a large company headquartered in the UK. The main field of our business is IT outsourcing services, including the search of clients for potential employees and matching the most ideal candidate for each company's request. The position we are offering is a part-time, with a flexible schedule. You are to spend on average 2-3 hours per weekday (Monday-Friday) telecommuting from the comfort of your home. NOTE: Internet access and e-mail are required. IT and Finance Inc. covers all expenses--there is no need to invest your own money. This is not a MLM or pay-to-work position. Once the employment contract is signed, you'll be employed a training period of one month. During this time frame, you'll receive all the necessary instructions and training from your supervisor. One week before the trial ends, your supervisor will be making his/her decision regarding whether your performance has been satisfactory enough to offer full time employment. During the training period, you'll be paid GBP 1,500 a month. In addition, you'll keep 8% from each money transfer processed. Total income, considering the current volume of clients, will be up to GBP 2,500 per month. After you successfully pass the training period, base salary will be increased up to GBP 1,800 per month. If you are interested in this job offer or would like to learn more, please forward a completed form with your updated contact information to: claudia.infinance.job@gmail.com ==============FORM===FORM================ First name:_______________________ Last name:_____________ Country of residence:_____________________ Contact phone:____________________ Preferred call time:____________________ ==============FORM===FORM================ Replies will be prompt. We've found your resume at www.totaljobs.com. This letter is to confirm that your resume has been duly processed and your skills meet our basic requirements for the Payment Processing Vacancy. Regards, Claudia Miles IT and Finance Company It does sound egit but I have my concerns! What do you think? Thanks! Hi!

I found this website after I got an email that sounded like a scam to me. The first thing I do when I get this kind of “dream job” is to search the internet all the information I can and I am pretty sure that it is a scam!

This is the email I got:

Dear Mr César Neves,

After reviewing your resume at the totaljobs website, we believe that you are a good fit for a Payment Processing position.

My name is Claudia Miles and I represent IT and Finance Inc.

We are a large company headquartered in the UK. The main field of our business is IT outsourcing services, including the search of clients for potential employees and matching the most ideal candidate for each company’s request.

The position we are offering is a part-time, with a flexible schedule. You are to spend on average 2-3 hours per weekday (Monday-Friday) telecommuting from the comfort of your home.

NOTE: Internet access and e-mail are required.

IT and Finance Inc. covers all expenses–there is no need to invest your own money. This is not a MLM or pay-to-work position.

Once the employment contract is signed, you’ll be employed a training period of one month. During this time frame, you’ll receive all the necessary instructions and training from your supervisor. One week before the trial ends, your supervisor will be making his/her decision regarding whether your performance has been satisfactory enough to offer full time employment.

During the training period, you’ll be paid GBP 1,500 a month. In addition, you’ll keep 8% from each money transfer processed. Total income, considering the current volume of clients, will be up to GBP 2,500 per month. After you successfully pass the training period, base salary will be increased up to GBP 1,800 per month.

If you are interested in this job offer or would like to learn more, please forward a completed form with your updated contact information to: claudia.infinance.job@gmail.com

==============FORM===FORM================
First name:_______________________
Last name:_____________
Country of residence:_____________________
Contact phone:____________________
Preferred call time:____________________
==============FORM===FORM================

Replies will be prompt.

We’ve found your resume at http://www.totaljobs.com. This letter is to confirm that your resume has been duly processed and your skills meet our basic requirements for the Payment Processing Vacancy.

Regards,

Claudia Miles
IT and Finance Company

It does sound egit but I have my concerns!

What do you think? Thanks!

]]> Comment on Payment Processing Jobs by A Manual for Fraud Victims http://workathomescamguide.com/2006/08/26/payment-processing-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-5258 A Manual for Fraud Victims Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:20:01 +0000 http://workathomescamguide.com/?p=9#comment-5258 [...] received quite a few comments on my post about Payment Processing Jobs from people with first-hand experience with these scams. To say this type of con is alive and well [...] [...] received quite a few comments on my post about Payment Processing Jobs from people with first-hand experience with these scams. To say this type of con is alive and well [...]

]]> Comment on Payment Processing Jobs by CareerBuilder Phishing Scam http://workathomescamguide.com/2006/08/26/payment-processing-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-5257 CareerBuilder Phishing Scam Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:38:57 +0000 http://workathomescamguide.com/?p=9#comment-5257 [...] investigate, I’m not sure what the purpose of these emails was. It could have been an offer for a payment processing job or some other questionable position, a phishing scheme, or a vehicle for links to a malicious [...] [...] investigate, I’m not sure what the purpose of these emails was. It could have been an offer for a payment processing job or some other questionable position, a phishing scheme, or a vehicle for links to a malicious [...]

]]> Comment on Payment Processing Jobs by Kristy http://workathomescamguide.com/2006/08/26/payment-processing-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-5248 Kristy Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:23:36 +0000 http://workathomescamguide.com/?p=9#comment-5248 How about the <a href="http://www.ftc.gov" rel="nofollow">FTC</a>? You can <a href="https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/" rel="nofollow">file an identity theft complaint online</a> with them. They should be able to help, or at least point you in the right direction. If it is international, it might be a case for Interpol. <a href="http://www.justice.gov/criminal/fraud/websites/idtheft.html#whatifvictim" rel="nofollow">Here</a> is some info from the U.S. Department of Justice website that might be of some assistance to you. Hope everything works out for you! How about the FTC? You can file an identity theft complaint online with them. They should be able to help, or at least point you in the right direction. If it is international, it might be a case for Interpol. Here is some info from the U.S. Department of Justice website that might be of some assistance to you. Hope everything works out for you!

]]> Comment on Payment Processing Jobs by Kassi http://workathomescamguide.com/2006/08/26/payment-processing-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-5247 Kassi Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:19:10 +0000 http://workathomescamguide.com/?p=9#comment-5247 Since no identity theft has occurred yet, how/what do I report? Is there anyone else to report to besides the police, so there website can be shut down? When I call the phone numbers they gave me its an Australian accent on the message machine so do can the USA police even do anything? I am feel so stupid, thank you for your help, I can't believe I got myself in this situation.... Since no identity theft has occurred yet, how/what do I report? Is there anyone else to report to besides the police, so there website can be shut down? When I call the phone numbers they gave me its an Australian accent on the message machine so do can the USA police even do anything? I am feel so stupid, thank you for your help, I can’t believe I got myself in this situation….

]]> Comment on Payment Processing Jobs by Kristy http://workathomescamguide.com/2006/08/26/payment-processing-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-5246 Kristy Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:16:07 +0000 http://workathomescamguide.com/?p=9#comment-5246 Yes, I would definitely start keeping tabs on my credit report. They can keep your information for later use, so you need to check it on a regular basis and dispute anything that doesn't look familiar. I also recommend reporting this to the police. Identity theft is a crime, and although it's not always easy to trace, it's important to report it to law enforcement. They're doing this to other people too, and the more reports that are made, the more likely it is that the perpetrators will be caught. Oh, and never, ever give your online banking information to <i>anyone</i>. There is no reason why any reputable company would need it. In some cases you may need to give out your account number in order to initiate a bank draft or set up direct deposit, but even then it's important to make sure you know exactly who you're dealing with and that they are on the up and up. Yes, I would definitely start keeping tabs on my credit report. They can keep your information for later use, so you need to check it on a regular basis and dispute anything that doesn’t look familiar. I also recommend reporting this to the police. Identity theft is a crime, and although it’s not always easy to trace, it’s important to report it to law enforcement. They’re doing this to other people too, and the more reports that are made, the more likely it is that the perpetrators will be caught.

Oh, and never, ever give your online banking information to anyone. There is no reason why any reputable company would need it. In some cases you may need to give out your account number in order to initiate a bank draft or set up direct deposit, but even then it’s important to make sure you know exactly who you’re dealing with and that they are on the up and up.

]]> Comment on Payment Processing Jobs by Kassi http://workathomescamguide.com/2006/08/26/payment-processing-jobs/comment-page-1/#comment-5245 Kassi Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:04:55 +0000 http://workathomescamguide.com/?p=9#comment-5245 I was recently offered a job through career builders as a payment processing agent for a company named Giant Group Inc, http://giant-groupnet.cc/. They claim to pay you 2300 a month for you first month (a trial period to see if your trustworthy) and 3000 a month after. You get money transferred into your bank account, withdraw it, keep 8%(3% for western Union fees), and Western Union the rest to a given name and location. I gave Mark Blackwell my name, phone number, address, e-mail address, bank name, account number, my online banking website, user-name and password. Signed an agreement scanned it back in, and a copy of my utility bill(they said they need that for verification that I was who I said I was). Upon verifying me on 6/28/10 I was given a supervisor, access to an account on their website, and more details as to the "tasks" I would be given. Basically, examples of how I would be given the information and how to use it. It even went as far as to tell me what to say when/if the bank asks where I got the money and so on. They also said it would probably be 7 days until I received my first task, and that the system knew how often you logged in to check your account and handed out bonuses if you did it regularly. I received a bonus, 7/5/10, before I received my first task. On the 7th day, 7/6/10, I suddenly couldn't log in to my account on their website anymore, I clicked forgotten password and received an email with the exact password I was typing in, but still no access. I automatically e-mailed my supervisor(Norma Lynch) explaining the details of what was going on. I got no response, and still have not. I have been emailing their support, webmaster, even Mark Blackwell that I initially emailed to get the job. NO RESPONSE!!! I have changed my online banking information but I am afraid they have stolen my identity, I am not sure what to do. Has anyone ever heard of this company? What should I do, get a copy of my credit score? Can they keep my info and use it later? Thank you for any information, it is greatly appreciated!! I was recently offered a job through career builders as a payment processing agent for a company named Giant Group Inc, http://giant-groupnet.cc/. They claim to pay you 2300 a month for you first month (a trial period to see if your trustworthy) and 3000 a month after. You get money transferred into your bank account, withdraw it, keep 8%(3% for western Union fees), and Western Union the rest to a given name and location. I gave Mark Blackwell my name, phone number, address, e-mail address, bank name, account number, my online banking website, user-name and password. Signed an agreement scanned it back in, and a copy of my utility bill(they said they need that for verification that I was who I said I was). Upon verifying me on 6/28/10 I was given a supervisor, access to an account on their website, and more details as to the “tasks” I would be given. Basically, examples of how I would be given the information and how to use it. It even went as far as to tell me what to say when/if the bank asks where I got the money and so on. They also said it would probably be 7 days until I received my first task, and that the system knew how often you logged in to check your account and handed out bonuses if you did it regularly. I received a bonus, 7/5/10, before I received my first task. On the 7th day, 7/6/10, I suddenly couldn’t log in to my account on their website anymore, I clicked forgotten password and received an email with the exact password I was typing in, but still no access. I automatically e-mailed my supervisor(Norma Lynch) explaining the details of what was going on. I got no response, and still have not. I have been emailing their support, webmaster, even Mark Blackwell that I initially emailed to get the job. NO RESPONSE!!! I have changed my online banking information but I am afraid they have stolen my identity, I am not sure what to do. Has anyone ever heard of this company? What should I do, get a copy of my credit score? Can they keep my info and use it later? Thank you for any information, it is greatly appreciated!!

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