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Author:  El-Todgo [ Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:22 pm ]
Post subject:  This is a scam, right?

:red: I applied for an office job via craigslist a while ago and just got this email :lol:

Quote:
I am glad to hear from you concerning the Office clerk position. i would love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on a business trip. I am in Australia so there will be no interview not until i return. I need you to start work immediately,so i want to trust you in carrying out some of my personal errands. 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. You don't have to put money out of your pocket,all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content.

The content of the packages are computer and electronics, clothing's business and personal letters.All expenses and taxes will be covered by me.You will work between 15 and 20 hrs a month. I will pay $500.00 per Week. This is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town. I work in real estate and I own an Art Gallery. I will return to Canada by the end of the month so this process will be on going 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,and also get you interviewed.

Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position. I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No heavy packages is involved! You can do the shopping at any nearest stores. You will be shopping for Electronics and clothing's. I will provide you my personal UPS account number for Shipping. All you have to do is provide my account number to UPS and shipping charges will be applied into the account. I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them. If I were to mail you money to do my shopping plus up front payment for your service, where would you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the paycheck? Maybe you can provide
me with the following details below

Full Name:
Full Address:
(NO P.O.BOX)
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone Number:
Age:
Email:
Present Job:
Attach an ID or Photo of you(optional):


I Will be expecting to hear from you soon to let me know if you will be willing to handle my business on my behalf before I return.Note that this job is 100%legitimate.You can open all packages to confirm how legit they are.
Thanks so much and have a nice day.

Author:  chris_d [ Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: This is a scam, right?

Everything about that screams scam. Protests a bit much with the "this is 100% legit" biz, no?

I don't know what his business is, but it sure is sketchy. :red:

Author:  El-Todgo [ Wed Sep 21, 2011 8:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: This is a scam, right?

haha yeah, it's certainly a new approach though rather than the ole nigerian banker ruse.

The question is, what do I reply with? I think a good ole scammer wind-up is in order.

Author:  Sardocasm [ Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: This is a scam, right?

Reply with your name and address.

Author:  Snaxocaster [ Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: This is a scam, right?

Reply with someone else's name and address.

Author:  chris_d [ Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: This is a scam, right?

Reply with everyone else's name and address.

Author:  El-Todgo [ Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: This is a scam, right?

I don't really know anyone here who I could pass this shit onto, plus I only want to troll the scammer. Or should I make up a Nigerian name and address?

how about something simple and effective like "I would love to take you up on the job offer however I no longer need the money. I have just received an email from a lawyer who has informed me that a distant family member from Nigeria has passed away and has left me, of all people, a small fortune in his will. All I need to do is email back with my bank details and SIN and the money will be wired across! Talk about a lucky break!" :red:

Author:  Devtron [ Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: This is a scam, right?

Reply with a Nigerian prince's address.

Author:  GnarlySheen [ Sat Sep 24, 2011 1:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: This is a scam, right?

might wanna give them your credit card numbers too you know, just in case......

Author:  El-Todgo [ Sat Sep 24, 2011 1:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: This is a scam, right?

Anything else I should give them? A scan of my passport perhaps?

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