Online job seeker says she was duped into scam

Posted on June 5, 2007 and filed under Work at Home (WAH) Scams

Below is an excerpt from an msnbc.com article about an active scam taking place, click here to read the whole article.

Here is an example of a scam ad:

Attn:
XXX GROUP INDUSTRIES is a merchandising company that is into the import and export of goods. We need FINANCE CO-ORDINATORS in the United States and Canada due to increase in our Clients as we encountered several difficulties in selling our products to the United State and Canada due to their mode of payment,they often pay with various forms of Checks.
As our representative,you shall serve as a link between us and our clients and you will also be responsible for the collection of payments on our behalf.You shall have a 10% commission for every transaction you carry out or payment that you collect on our behalf.
Prospective finance co-ordinators should forward the following info: Full names , Full contact address,zip,city, state, Phone number/fax, Marital status and Age, Nationality,Details of past work experiencies(If any)
Regards,
John Doe
TEL/FAX:+123456789
www.xyzbadidea.co.uk

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