Job scam quick guide: it's a scam if...

  • they want you to collect and forward money in any way (a "money mule" job). You'll wind up engaged in money laundering, personally defrauded via expertly forged cheques, money orders, etc, or defrauding someone else who pays for goods that never arrive.
  • they want you to receive packages and reship them somewhere else. The goods will have been obtained fraudulently, and they're just using you to make the shipping address appear local. You will be aiding fraud.
  • they want up-front payment (either to them or someone else) of any sort for anything before you can get the job. This is advance fee fraud: there is no job -- it's just a big con to extract money from you.
  • they want you to buy any kind of "membership" or "kit" in order to start. Forget it -- it's not a real job at all: they're trying to sell you something, and they're probably making a bunch of other false claims about it if they're pitching it as a "job".
  • it's a job offer, and it's spam. There are LOTS of these scams about, as you can see.

Monday, March 24, 2008

HCC Sales Company

The last time I saw this scam, it was operating under the name of "Apple Enterprise Sales Company". Nothing much else has changed: it's still a money mule recruitment scam which is targeting Australians.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: [redacted (random, false)]
Date: 24 Mar 2008 XX:XX UTC
Subject: Need to Pay Bills? This will help you.
To: [redacted (privacy)]

Greetings!

You have a chance to start making 1200+ AUD a week spending 1-2 hours a day Monday-Friday, working most of the time from
home.

This opportunity is brought to you by HCC Sales Company and now is hiring!

You received this offer via Worldwide net of advertisement brought to you via paid ads by Google.

If you are looking for an additional job or just an extra income - this position is for you.

Designed for an ease of use and the best position available nowadays, time wise and income wise.

Although some requirements need to be met:

You are 18+ years old*
You have 1-2 hours of free time a day Monday-Friday*
You are responsible and dependable*
You are located in Australia only*

    -----

Some reference:

"Best offer on The Net" - "Money" magazine, -John Keppke.
"Employment situation has gotten on a new level" - "The Economist" magazine, -Laura Star.
"Amazing solution for Extra Income" - "Newsweek" magazine, -Dennis Coleman.

    -----

If you meet all requirements - don't hesitate to get more information on this great position called "Fund Operator".

Reply to: salesourcehcc@gmail.com with

subject "Interested" to receive full information on this great position. Limited time offer, don't wait! And Good luck.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I reptlied to that e-mail to see what it was about and this is the position discription they sent.

Greetings! :) And thank you for being interested. Feel free to read full information about this International position called "Fund Operator" provided to you by HCC Sales Group©.

You have a chance to join our team and start making up to $1200+ AUD a week. Absolutely no start-up fee, daily payout!

A new generation job position, practiced by a numerous of international companies nowadays. If you ask why this position exists, the answer lies in a taxation loop between two countries. Let's get closer to an explanation.

You will represent a role of a Sub Distributor for our company, you are going to handle payments for us, making 10% off each amount. Since you are an individual it gives us opportunity of paying 2% tax for every sale that we make, it means we win the price if payments are handled with your help, thus it is more beneficial for us to handle our business this way and we are greatly appreciate your interest and consideration on joining our team and providing us with your best service. Enthusiasm respected.

*Here is a live example on what is involved:

1. You receive 3100 AUD from us to your b a n k account. We send you instructions by E-mail.
2. You go to the b a n k and withdraw 90%, you leave 10% for yourself. (Will be given in instructions).
3. You go to Western Union(any Post Office) and send 90% to one of our agents, fee comes out of 90% (will be given in instructions).
4. You send us e-mail with report of transaction. (will be given in instructions).
5. As soon as report received - you get your next transaction the very next day!

*Outcome: You earned 10% from 3100 AUD which is 310 AUD just in your pocket. And it was only one transaction.

It is not complicated at all, anybody can try this out and you always can get help from one of our representatives. Feel free to Get started.

F.A.Q.

1. Do i pay any tax?

This is not your income and bank will know that, we pay fee for this activity to every Australian Bank, thus taxes will be automatically dismissed for you, which is a huge plus about this position.

2. Is there a contract i need to sign?

No, for your convenience we made this a part-time position, you can stop anytime and continue anytime, let us know prior 2 days of change.

3. How many transaction a day, how often?

One transaction a day, 5 times a week, Monday-Friday. (Can be 4 times a day, depends on your bank schedule).

4. What products do you sell and what is the average amount i will work with?

Mostly we are big on electronics and computer sales, but we also can help any other company to make a sale, so it can involve auto parts, housing equipment, beauty supplies and other products in big quantities.

5. How long i will be able to work for you?

You can depend on this opportunity at least until August 5th 2010. Other opportunity will be given by that time, no worries.

6. Is this legal?

Everything is above board and regulated by an Australian financial government institution in the first place.

Reply back with this form filled out - IN ORDER TO GET STARTED:

********************
FIRST NAME:
LAST NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
ZIP CODE:(optional)
COUNTRY: Australia.
MOBILE PHONE#:
HOME PHONE#: (optional)
NAME OF YOUR BANK:
ACCOUNT#(contains numbers only):
BSB#(6 digits):
YOUR E-MAIL(to contact you best):
********************

AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR INFO - ONE OF OUR REPRESENTATIVES WILL ASSIST YOU BACK SHORTLY! GOOD LUCK AND WELCOME TO OUR TEAM! :)

HCC Sales Group©.

Now i am now wiz brain and that sounds to me like becoming a money mule. I don't think so. As if I would give them my account details.

Concerned Aussie.

Spotter said...

It's back! Usually a scam like this has changed names by now. These scammers are lazy.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: [redacted (falsely claimed to be from seek.com.au)]
Reply-to: ssourceh.dept@gmail.com
Date: 2008/5/12 UTC
Subject: Work for everyone living in Australia!
To: [redacted (privacy)]


Greetings Dear Australian Population!
You have a chance to start making 1200+ AUD a week spending 1-2 hours a day Monday-Friday, working most of the time from home.This opportunity is brought to you by HCC Sales Company and now is hiring!You received this offer via Worldwide net of advertisement brought to you via paid ads by Google. If you are looking for an additional job or just an extra income - this position is for you.Designed for an ease of use and the best position available nowadays, time wise and income wise.

Although some requirements need to be met:
You are 18+ years old*
You have 1-2 hours of free time a day Monday-Friday*
You are responsible and dependable*
You are located in Australia only*
-----
Some reference:
"Best offer on The Net" - "Money" magazine, -John Keppke.
"Employment situation has gotten on a new level" - "The Economist" magazine, -Laura Star.
"Amazing solution for Extra Income" - "Newsweek" magazine, -Dennis Coleman.
-----
If you meet all requirements - don't hesitate to get more information on this great position called "Fund Operator".
Reply to: ssourceh.dept@gmail.com with SUBJECT: "Interested"or " Job Offer" to receive full information on this great position. Limited time offer, don't wait! And Good Luck.