Scam Tip Report #5994 - 1- P.A Needed*
Scam Reporter | Scam Tips Received
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| Keyo Fitz Griffin, GA, United States 2012-10-25 03:57:15 Job Scam Craigslist (craiglist.com) | +4 1- P.A Needed* Work as my personal assistant earn $500 weekly reply if interested.<<<<< This is what I was sent, so to receive more information on him, I sent a pleasant email back asking for his phone number and fax number, but considering its a scam, I know I will never get what I asked for. Watch out for these people, I know we get desperate when it comes to finding a job, but with the experience I have, $500 a week is way too much lol ! |
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| Anonymous () Added the following extra information on :2012-12-20 20:05:47 |
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P.A. needed part time.
Received Memo with 2 P.O. Money Orders from Dean Murray - dmurray47@hotmail.com. Money Orders came from Rick Barbari, 4370 W.Vine Street, #101, Kissimmee, FL 34758
Sensed this whole thing was scam - don't know what to do with Money Orders or if they are false.
Wrote Michael Kombs stating I believed this to be fraudulent. Haven't heard from him since.
| Anonymous () Added the following extra information on :2012-11-27 14:06:33 |
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I received an email for this P.A. job
- i replied and got the following info:
Hello,
Part-time Package Handler Needed.
I'm looking for someone who can handle my business & personal errands at his/her spare time. Someone who can offer me these services:
* Mail services (Receive my mails and drop them off at UPS)
* Shop for Gifts
* Bill payment in my absence
* Sit for delivery (at your home) or pick items up at nearest post office
* To apply for the job you must have a bank account because you will be handling payment when i'm away
Where are you located? I will love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on business. I am in Australia so there will be no interview. I will prepay you in advance to do my shopping. I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience.
When you get my mails/packages, you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. All you have to do is have the package(s) shipped to wherever I want and do my shopping. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content.
The content of the packages are Art Materials and Paintings, clothings, business and personal letters. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work between 15 to 20hrs a month.
The pay is $500 weekly. That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town. I own an Art Gallery here in Australia.
I will be returning to USA in 4th Week of December so this process will be going on till then.
If you don't mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term.
Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position. I hope to hear from you soon.
I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No heavy package is involved! You can do the shopping at any nearby store. You will be shopping for Electronics and clothings.
I will provide clear instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them.
Please send the following details listed below:
Full Name:
Full street address(Not P.O Box):
City:
Stat
Zip Code:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Age:
Email address:
Guideline & Benefit as follow
***Weekly pay $500.
***Candidate from USA only.
***Make sure your legal Name & correct address is given for record purpose.
***Instruction on 1st task will be send via email.
***This position is open to individuals 18 years and above and no sign up fee is required.
NB: Got your email through U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Thank you!
Micheal Kombs.
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i replied with my own info (i know that was stupid)
and a week later recieved another email with instructions
and a cashiers check in my name for $4000.00 from capitol one along with a letter from Dean Murray(dmurray47@hotmail.com)
Now i am not doing anything with the check
I hope this helps :)
| No Name (Red Deer, Alberta, Canada) Added the following extra information on :2012-11-25 23:02:22 |
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| Lisa Vizcaino (Jupiter, FL, United States) Added the following extra information on :2012-11-13 17:00:37 |
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I am getting the same emails. I have not responded. I am a realtor in south florida and no realtor advertises for an assistant this way.