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.

Saturday, January 06, 2007

MySimon Warehouse (impostor)

Summary: lies, deception, and fraud. A money mule job.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Don Joyner <donjoyner@gci.net >
Reply-To: davidsimon_davidsimon01@yahoo.co.uk
Date: 05-Jan-2007 19:00
Subject: Do you want to expand your business frontiers?
To:

 

Our intended partner,
 
We are a multi-purpose industry that deals in the
importation/exportation of all kinds of
furnitures,computers,electronics,gaming,clothings,jewelries etc in the United kingdom.

We offer real timber furniture for indoor and outdoor use, which is
easily assembled for transport, access and storage. Our management board
decision that we diversify & reach out to other countries mainly Mexico,
America, Canada & Sub Regions in Europe prompts this offer.

MYSimon Warehouse, have a project at hand to establish various
mini-market structures in some parts of the USA for the purpose of exhibiting
our goods and services .,we shall have you to manage a particular outfit
of ours in your location if you have the qualifications and
capabilities.

We need credible individuals in the United States of America, Mexico,
Canada & Europe. Your duty will be to help us establish a medium of
getting to our customers in Mexico, America, Canada & Europe as well as
receiving payments from them on our behalf. You will be given the
opportunity to negotiate your mode of contract for which payment for your
services will be made, subject to your satisfaction.

The international money transfer tax for legal entities (companies) in
UK is 25%, whereas for the individual it is only 7%.There is no sense
for us to work this way, while tax for international money transfer made
by a private individual is 7% that is why we need you as our
international agent.

Basic payment for services will be:-
For the first 180 days, Representatives will receive 5% commission on
every transaction processed. After the 180 day period, commission will
increase to 10% on turnovers collected from our customers.

With this employment diversification drive, our aim of becoming one of
the World leaders in the furniture industry within the next ten years
will be realized, provided representatives are trustworthy and want the
growth of the company. It will be our utmost pleasure if you are
interested in transacting business with us.

For more information and further proceedings, please reply with the
following details-
Your full name:
Age:
Sex:
Phone number:
Fax number:
And your full contact address:
Email:
I look foward to hearing from you.

Thank you in advance.
Yours faithfully,
Mr David Simon (CEO)
MySimon Warehouse,
11a Bunns Bank,Old Buckenham, Attleborough,Norfolk NR17 1QD UK
Tel:+44(0)7011147265
Fax: +448704784476
Website: www.mysimon.com

Thursday, January 04, 2007

Eurpoe Oil and Gas Limited

Not the first time I've seen a scammer use an oil company as his fake corporate identity.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: europeoilandgas@terra.es <europeoilandgas@terra.es>
Date: 04-Jan-2007 18:37
Subject: APPLY FOR A JOB AND WORK IN LONDON
To:

EUROPE OIL AND GAS LIMITED
12 Nicolas Bill Street
SW1W 0NR, London
Tel: +44 702 402 2784, +44 702 402 2858
Fax: +44 (0) 707 231 9987
 
Re: Europe Oil and Gas Limited Vacancies
To Whom It May Concern
 
Job Offer
- We are a reputable Oil and Gas firm in United Kingdom with different offices around Europe. As a result of growth and expansion, we require the services of intelligent honest, resourceful and self driven individuals to fill vacant positions in our newly instigated office in London.
 
Job Location
- London
 
Job Offer Type
- Permanent Jobs Only
 
Possible Date of Resumption
- Interested Applicants must be willing to relocate to United Kingdom latest February 2007.
 
Number of vacant Positions
- 126
 
Method of Application
- Interested Applicants that are interested to work with this company in London are advised to send a copy of their resume (CV) to our recruitment section via email to:
 
Email: europejobsuk@excite.com
Enquiries: +44 702 402 2784, +44 702 402 2858
 
Only qualified candidates will be contacted (via email only) with current job placements that match their requirements as provided on their resume (CV).
 
Thanks
Mr. Harry Volder.
Human Resource Manager
London




Prueba el Nuevo Correo Terra; Seguro, rĂ¡pido, fiable.

UNICEF (impostors)

This money mule job has one of the more ludicrous cover stories I've heard.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Patrick Evans < managementunicef@gmail.com>
Reply-To: managementunicef@gmail.com
Date: 03-Jan-2007 11:28
Subject: A Representative Is Needed  (JOB OFFER)
To: ideceive@gmail.com

Pleasant Day, United Nation International Children and Educational Fund (UNICEF), a humanitarian organization under United Nation Organization (UNO) urgently needs you as a Representative to be Our Cashier in U.S.A. There are various donors who are willing to raise funds to assist the less privileged in various societies from U.S.A and we need your services as a Representative to receive these various donations from U.S.A. You will be offered 10% commission for your services rendered. Your commission will be based on 10% of donation from each Individual. If you are interested in Representing UNICEF and Our offer of 10% commission, get back to us immediately. Regards, Patrick Evans, Coordinator Desk, UNICEF. For further questions and enquiries, you can mail the Management desk, Humanitarian department, UNICEF, U.S.A through the following email: managementunicef@gmail.com.

Monday, January 01, 2007

Quanzhoustore

Generic money mule scam.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Quanzhoustore Investment <mary_white@sifymail.com >
Date: 31-Dec-2006 14:53
Subject: 2007 Online Pertime Employment From Quanzhoustore.
To: ideceive@gmail.com

                                QUANZHOUSTORE COMPANY LTD.
Good day,

This is Quanzhoustore Company Ltd. We extract raw materials from Africa
for production of textile and fabrics that we supply to our clients in
the North American geographical region (United States) and Canada for
cloth making.

Now we are looking for some representatives over there who can help us
receive payments from our customers.

This wouldn't affect your present state of work though we are working
on setting up some branches over there but for now we need someone who
will be handling that aspect; we need people that are responsible and
reliable.

Our factory is located in Benin Republic, Singapore and Hunkong where
we extract raw materials needed for the manufacturing of fabrics.

We are willing to pay 10% from any payment you receive and you can
still keep your regular job while you work for us. All you will do is to
receive payments from our customers over there.

When those payments get to you, deduct 10% and wire the rest to us. But
sometimes the FBI gets involved incase someone tries to run with our
money.We hope that is okay, If you are interested we will send you an
employment letter which you are to sign and send back to me as soon as
possible then you have to furnish us with those requirements.

1.Your full name and full contact address.
2.Privite phone number and email address.
3.what do you do for a living presently?
4.Age

ATTN: It wouldn't cost you any cent, you are to receive payments which
will be sent to you from our business partners. Please if you are
interested kindly mail us for further informations at the email address
of the General Manager of Quanzhoustore at mary_white02@sifymail.com

Regards,
Dr. Mrs Mary White

Dr. Wayne Davis

Money mule job [see link in sidebar for more info], targeting the UK. According to the spam, the money is paid by direct transfer, so this is probably done in conjunction with phishing.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Dr. Wayne Davis <wayendavis1ss@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: 01-Jan-2007 04:10
Subject: Representative Job  Offer
To:


Dr. Wayne Davis
Nova Scotia Agricultural research Institute of Canadan
P.O Box 550 Truro
NS B2N 5E3

Dear Friend,

How are you doing. I would be very interested in offering
you a part-time paying job in which you could earn a lot.
My names is Dr. Wayne Davis and I am 58 years of age.

I just resigned my job as a research scientist for Nova Scotia
Agricultural research Institute of Canadan, and I now work as a
freelance consultant for the instistute which gives me very
much time to do my own work which is basically being a freelance
researcher who could be employed by research institutes to do
research projects anywhere in the world.

Currently, I have just been granted a funding to head a research
project in the tropical regions of Asia regarding rare and
vulnerable plant species and this would be commencing very soon.

This research program will be funded and sponsored by some of my
United Kingdom counterparts and Associates. But the only set
back is that my United Kingdom counterparts want to make payments
for the research in form of bank transfer only to any of the
United Kingdom banks.

Getting an accountant in UK or opening an account would have been
my best choice but I have a deadline to meet and taking any of those
choices would cost me time and a whole lot of other requirements
which I am not ready to deal with. This is where I need to employ
your assistance and service.

WHAT I NEED YOU FOR?
At this point, I will be glad if you could work with me as
my representative in UK. You will be working as my payment
assistant incharge of collecting the payments from my Associates.
Since they will be making the payment in bank transfers made
payable only to you in UK, you will be collecting this payments
and cashing them on my behalf. On agreement to been my
representative, you will receive a commission of 10% of whatever
amount of payment you receive from my associates.

JOB DESCRIPTION?
1. Recieve payments from My Clients/Associates through
bank transfers into your bank account.
2. Cash the Payments at your Bank.
3. Deduct 10% which will be your commission/percentage
on Payment processed.
4. You are to remit the balance via Money Gram or Western
Union Money Transfer according  to my instruction.

HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?
10% from each transaction! For instance: On receiving £6000
Pounds on my behalf, you will cash the payment and keep
10% to yourself before remitting the balance! At the
beginning your commission will equal 10%, though later it
will increase up to 15%!

ADVANTAGES?
You don't have to go out of your present daily activity in order
to engage in this Job(i.e. you can do this Work easily without
leaving or affecting your present Job).You will work as an
independent contractor right from your home /office. Your job is
absolutely legal. You do not need any capital to start(non of your
personal funds is needed).

REQUIREMENTS?
i) 18 years or older.
ii) Legally capable.
iii) Responsible, Reliable and Trustworthy.
iv) Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.
v) Able to check and respond to emails often.
vi) Easy telephone access.

I hope all is well understood. I would be glad if you accept
my proposal and I intend to commence as soon as you are
ready. Please, to facilitate the conclusion of this transaction
if accepted, do send promptly by email the following details below.

To indicate your interest in this pending project, i will
like you to provide any of ths following form of identification
and your Bank details e.g (Driver License or International
Passport).

NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE: SEX:
NAME OF BANK:
ACCOUNT NAME:
ACCOUNT NUMBER:
SORTCODE:

Once these information has been received from you, it would be
forwarded to my UK associates so they could commence the bank
transfer to you.

ALL REPLIES TO BE SENT TO : wayendavis1sst@yahoo.com.hk

Regards,
Dr. Wayne Davis