HeidelbergCement

HeidelbergCement is a real enough company, as a quick web search will readily verify. That makes this scam fairly effective, because most people will search for the company name, and they'll get LOTS of hits -- but most of the ones which warn about this particular scam will be well down the list. This job offer is NOT from HeidelbergCement: it's just an impostor scammer using their identity as his cover story.

Note that the job requirements include "processing payments". The vast majority of all job scams are of this type. There are various ways in which scammers can either defraud you directly or use you to launder stolen money using this cover story. The job description doesn't make clear which particular method this scammer will use.

I've received eight of these spams to various accounts on two separate occasions (about a week apart). The sample shown here is from the latter occasion. I have not seen this scam reported widely: Fraud Watchers has the only known report at this time.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: [redacted (false, random)]
Date: 2009/4/29 UTC
Subject: Work position
To: [redacted (privacy)]

Financial Assistance Job Opportunity in USA: In around 50 countries across the world, the name HeidelbergCement stands for competency and quality. HeidelbergCement is the global market leader in aggregates and a prominent player in the fields of cement, concrete and other downstream activities, making it one of the world's largest manufacturers of building materials. HeidelbergCement is an attractive international employer, offering highly promising career opportunities throughout the world in a variety of fields. It makes no difference which role you're interested in: HeidelbergCement is a dynamic Group experiencing strong growth, which demands strong commitment from its managers and employees. On the way to becoming a top player in our industry, we have put a clear focus on customers and employees, cost awareness, speed, strength of implementation and closeness to the business. The challenges are growing as fast as our markets. This is why we are looking for qualified and dedicated employees throughout the world, who are prepared to take the initiative and accept responsibilities. Help us shape the future. We look forward to meeting you! We are writing to inquire if you are interested in part-time vacancy in the area of financial/executive services. HeidelbergCement, is currently looking for qualified Financial Assistant position employees within USA. This position focuses on the management of daily, weekly and monthly tasks and special projects pertaining to the finance support for accounting in USA. Hours: You can work full time or part time. Your schedule can be flexible. For part time - you will need to spend on average 2-3 hours per day, 3 days in week. Location: This is a work at home position in USA. Costs and Fees: There are no costs at any time for our employees. All fees related to this employment are covered by the company. What we offer: Salary/Wage(part time) : $2,850.00(trial) /month, $3,350.00(regular) /month Flexibility in planning your business activity Great opportunity to join European market Competitive Compensation Package Opportunity for career growth and work in dynamic and assertive team of professionals During training/trial period assistance may be provided by phone We will make online training for position offered Position requirements: Assist the Accountant and HR Departments in a support role performing special projects, data entry and other duties as assigned. Recognizing, identifying, analyzing and evaluating data Manage all financial data, including production of financial reports Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting packages for management Building up long term relations with clients Processing payments between partners, clients and our company Process all the exception payments, correspondence, rejects from the lockbox provider. Use of contemporary computer software (e.g., Windows; Microsoft Office Suite). Candidate requirements: Excellent math skills and desirable previous experience working in an accounting, accounting assistant or financial capacity, or documented accounting/finance/customers coursework. Better you should have an AS Degree in Accounting, business, equivalent, or 1 plus years experience in Payment Processing or Accounting would also be acceptable. Basic understanding of financial data. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work. Minimum basic knowledge of English language (written and oral communicational skills) Tips For Persons who have small or average business, we invite to cooperation on special conditions. (Financial Executive Position) For further more detailed information you should contact with our managers, by email below. To submit your resume and find out more about this position e-mail us at: heidelb.cement@gmail.com HeidelbergCement Berliner Strasse 6 69120 Heidelberg, Germany Commercial Register Entry: District Court of Munich - HRB 157842 Managing Director: Dr. Tom Göttsch © 2009 HeidelbergCement GmbH