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Powered by LifeTypeI got an email last night from someone who was looking up contact information for one of my customers: Piexx Company. She was wondering if someone was trying to scam her. The way the scam works is that someone says they are a hiring agency for some company and posts a job offer for a data entry position where you can work at home, and they interview and you get the job. Then they say, "oh, forgot to mention, you need to buy some software in order to be able to connect with the company's database, etc." You post the payment (via the required Western Union of course) and then they disappear, and since they were using a free email account, you can't track them down. amandadavis38@yahoo.com is one of the current perpetrator's, but I assume that account will be gone shortly, and they'll appear under another name.
Apparently, Piexx gets about four or five requests a day asking if this is for real. And that is just one company, so I assume there are tons of companies being used like this.
Oh - one other thing - since they use Craigslist a lot, you should go click on the "report as spam" button on craigslist, as that will remove their posting, so at least they'll have to post again. And eventually Craigslist will start blocking their account.
Posts like this are one of the best weapons against such scammers, it seems to me. Especially since the police can't do anything and Yahoo won't.
Up date for this is still going on. Now it is www.globalfinance.gr. Now they are sending out checks for you to deposit but you still need to download software from their company... But now using fedex to send out money,, I am to recieve it today and plan on going to the authorities with the check.
Still basically the some but I do not know how the check will come or what they think they can do to get the money out of my bank but I did not give them any information on that.
Maybe the software they have you download is spyware? Or maybe the check bounces, and then there is some story about needing some more information from you?
Today I also got an email, the name has apparently been switched again: Frank Green eenk88@rsp-corps.com...this is so sad...I was just scammed by Hilbert-AG (Robert Davis)....something has to be done...money is tight and any legal opportunity to make money is necessary- I have to delete my job search profiles- nobody truly calls me back anyway! This is where the scam begins & 'recruiters' get ur info...even if u say don't display...smh...be careful folks!
There are now using Frank Green & John Howell. I was almost convinced but my Father in Heaven woke me up. Thank You Lord, you have saved me again. He put it on my heart to keep search, He knew it was a scam and protected me.
As a previous bank employee, you would think I would know better but desperation enhances stupid decisions.
By the way, they said they got my information from a post of my resume on craigslist. Just be careful all you job seekers!
Feb 01 8:22 AMYvette Chagollan:Good Morning, I just recieved your email regarding an interview. Feb 01 8:22 AM divinesmith94:Hello,how are you doing today? Feb 01 8:22 AM Yvette Chagollan:Good and yourself? Feb 01 8:22 AM divinesmith94:I am fine thank you Feb 01 8:22 AM divinesmith94:I am Divine Smith the HR manager ,are you ready to proceed? Feb 01 8:22 AM Yvette Chagollan:Yes Feb 01 8:28 AM divinesmith94:are you there? Feb 01 8:28 AM Yvette Chagollan:yes Feb 01 8:28 AM divinesmith94:Your time starts now Feb 01 8:30 AM Yvette Chagollan:I dont think I am receiving all of your messages. Feb 01 8:31 AM divinesmith94:are you on your phone? Feb 01 8:31 AMdivinesmith94:I need you to get signed in on a computer Feb 01 8:31 AMYvette Chagollan:I am on the computer Feb 01 8:31 AMdivinesmith94:Okay Feb 01 8:32 AMdivinesmith94:Then finish the acceptance of the IM Feb 01 8:32 AMdivinesmith94: What are your full names? *Location? *Do you have a job presently?If yes,what is your position with the Company? *Why do you want to work for PIEXX Computers & Electronics. *I would be interested to hear about an occasion when your work or an idea was criticized, what was criticized, who criticized you, and how did you handle it? *Describe the best manager you ever had. The worst. What qualities did each of them have? *What do you do when you have a great deal of work to accomplish in a short period of time?*What kinds of decisions are most difficult for you? *I'm interested in hearing about the last time you took a risk. What was it and in retrospect, was it the right decision? Feb 01 8:32 AMdivinesmith94: *How important is communication and interaction with others on your job? How many departments did you deal with? What problems occurred? *How would you grade your ability to communicate with upper level management, customers, and peers? *Tell me about a work situation you had that required excellent communication skills. *What are your 5-year goals? *Tell me what "success" means to you. *What does "failure" mean to you? *Do you consider yourself successful? *Do you set goals for yourself and how do you do that? *What is your greatest strength/weakness or deficiency? *What motivates you to do your best work? Feb 01 8:33 AMdivinesmith94:Gotten it in full now? Feb 01 8:33 AMYvette Chagollan:yes i am thanks Feb 01 8:33 AMdivinesmith94:Okay good
Feb 01 9:47 AMdivinesmith94: Are you ready for the Company's decision on your Job application? Feb 01 9:48 AMYvette Chagollan:Yes i am Feb 01 9:49 AMdivinesmith94:CONGRATULATIONS!!! You got the Job. Feb 01 9:49 AMYvette Chagollan:Thank you Feb 01 9:50 AMdivinesmith94:After review of answers you have provided during your INTERVIEW,The company believes you have the knowledge,skills and experience to handle this job position.... The company has decided to employ you with immediate effect and you are to resume work Tomorrow. Feb 01 9:51 AMdivinesmith94: Your Duties will include: Order sorting Account Reconciliation Shipment Notification Taking down orders from clients via phone,internet and fax.. You will be placed on 2 weeks training which will take place online ,9am daily through yahoo messenger. You have been approved for a signing bonus of 150$ and a training Bonus of 500$,all will be paid during training. Your pay for this job is $22(USD),Part time is 4 hrs while full time is 7 hrs daily,which do you prefer? Feb 01 9:51 AMYvette Chagollan:Full time Feb 01 9:51 AMdivinesmith94:okay Feb 01 9:52 AMdivinesmith94:We Specialise in the sales legal agreements and all kinds of Computer peripherals Supplies such as Dell Computers, ATX case, Networking Routers, HDDX Dell, Satellite HDD Communicator, Computer Peripherals, CD-R Hard Drives, Memory Sticks and many more. We pay our employees weekly through certified Check Feb 01 9:52 AMYvette Chagollan:Okay Sounds Great! Feb 01 9:53 AMdivinesmith94:You will be provided with the following office equipments below for the set up of your Online mini office at home: Brand new Hp Pavilion All in one printer,scanner and fax machine Telephone Mini office stationaries Customer service softwares. Feb 01 9:54 AMdivinesmith94:During Training,the company's Financier will send you funds in form of check which will be deposited by you ,You are to take out 150$ for your signing fee and have the rest funds sent to the Shipper/Vendor in the States for the release of your mini office equipment. Feb 01 9:55 AMYvette Chagollan:Okay. Feb 01 9:56 AMdivinesmith94:You will be getting the check within the week, once you get it you will have it deposited in your account, once the funds clear you will have it sent to the shipping agent via western union for your equipment and software. Feb 01 9:56 AMYvette Chagollan:Did you need the address I am going to be moving to? Feb 01 9:57 AMdivinesmith94:I need the address that the check will be sent to Feb 01 9:57 Feb 01 9:57 AMdivinesmith94:I need you to explain to me what you understand. Feb 01 9:58 AMYvette Chagollan:I will be receiving a check by mail. I take 150$ for the bonus and I send the rest to the shipping agent through western Union for my home office equipment. Feb 01 9:59 AMdivinesmith94:Okay good Feb 01 9:59 AMdivinesmith94:Let me have your Name,address and phone number for documentation. Feb 01 10:00 AM AMYvette Chagollan:can you tell me a little more about the company please Feb 01 10:01 AMdivinesmith94:Okay Feb 01 10:01 AMdivinesmith94:The check can be shipped to this address? Feb 01 10:04 AMYvette Chagollan:actually i dont know the eact address just yet Feb 01 10:04 AMdivinesmith94:Okay Feb 01 10:05 AMdivinesmith94:I will ask you when the time is right Feb 01 10:05 AMdivinesmith94:I have a feeling it would be great working with you Yvette,i hope you will not let me down? Feb 01 10:07 AMdivinesmith94:www.piexx.com/
Feb 01 10:07 AMdivinesmith94:read more on the company Feb 01 10:09 AMYvette Chagollan:I just called the number on there and when they answered they didnt say a company name? Feb 01 10:09 AMdivinesmith94:On the website? Feb 01 10:10 AMYvette Chagollan:yes Feb 01 10:10 AMdivinesmith94:That is our number Feb 01 10:10 AMdivinesmith94:You will be sent the company's paper work with your equipment Feb 01 10:11 AMYvette Chagollan:okay Feb 01 10:11 AMdivinesmith94:Yes Feb 01 10:11 AMdivinesmith94:I hope you will not let me down Feb 01 10:12 AMYvette Chagollan:I definitely will not Feb 01 10:12 AMdivinesmith94:okay Feb 01 10:12 AMdivinesmith94:You are to report online by 9am as you will begin your training Feb 01 10:13 AMdivinesmith94:do you have any questions? Feb 01 10:13 AMYvette Chagollan:No. Thank you talk to you in the morning. Feb 01 10:13 AMdivinesmith94:Okay Feb 01 10:13 AMdivinesmith94:bye for now Feb 01 10:29 AMYvette Chagollan:I spoke to my husband and he said that he would prefer me to have an office job. Sorry about that. Im sure you will have no problem finding another employee. Thanks Feb 01 10:29 AMdivinesmith94:Oh okay Feb 01 10:29 AMdivinesmith94:incase you change your mind,i will be here Feb 01 10:29 AMYvette Chagollan:oaky
Feb 01 11:04 AMYvette Chagollan:quick question Feb 01 11:06 AMYvette Chagollan:who is in the company board for Piexx Feb 01 11:11 AMYvette Chagollan:well thanks for waisting my time. This stupid "job" is a scam! Feb 01 11:12 AMdivinesmith94:I beg your pardon Feb 01 11:13 AMdivinesmith94:i wasnt close to my computer Feb 01 11:13 AMYvette Chagollan:http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120120132004AArzPgX Feb 01 11:13 AMYvette Chagollan:https://jon.limedaley.com/plog/post/new-kind-of-scam-works-well-in-a-down-economy Feb 01 11:14 AMdivinesmith94:That cant be possible Feb 01 11:15 AMYvette Chagollan:https://jon.limedaley.com/plog/post/new-kind-of-scam-works-well-in-a-down-economy/page/2 Feb 01 11:15 AMdivinesmith94:something is wrong somewhere Feb 01 11:17 AMYvette Chagollan:well sure explains why when i called it wasnt answered professionaly and when i asked questions he refused to answer. Feb 01 11:17 AMdivinesmith94:No Feb 01 11:18 AMYvette Chagollan:Yes. I would get in so much trouble if i ever answered the phone. We do not question our callers when they ask what kind of business we are. we simply answer the question Feb 01 11:18 AMdivinesmith94:No Feb 01 11:18 AMYvette Chagollan:and why dont you have a work email? Feb 01 11:19 AMYvette Chagollan:why do you have a free yahoo account Feb 01 11:19 AMYvette Chagollan:every job I have had i get an employee email. And i wasnt ever in the "HR Department" Feb 01 11:20 AMYvette Chagollan:so i guess its time to change your email adress....again because im reporting this email. thanks!
And she signed out. Its a scam dont do it.
Piexx Company
13 Main Street
PO Box 123
Hillsboro, NH 03244
Website:http://www.piexx.com
Job ID 9372190-90
Company Name: Piexx Company
Job Category: Customer Service/Administrative Clerk
Location:Online
Office: Online.
Position Type: Full-Time/ Part Time.
Experience: 0-1 Years Experience
salary:$14 per Hr.
After Review of your Resume.You have been considered and selected for the above job position.An Interview has been scheduled for you,it would hold Tomorrow THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2ND 2012 by 11AM Texas TIME.The Interview would be conducted online through YAHOO INSTANT MESSAGING.You are advised to download a yahoo messenger and add the Recruitment Team.This is his yahooid.......
departmentresource@yahoo.com
Make sure you add him to your messenger and you are online for the Interview by 11AM Texas TIME.
This is an online job so all your assignments would be forwarded to you and submitted back by either fax, regular mail,email, phone or IM(instant messaging).
All activities and corresponding time are to be recorded in excel spreadsheet. Thats how we access your work and process your pay.
Recruitment Team.
This is how mines looks. . . . Name on it was John Klon
Piexx Company
13 Main Street
PO Box 123
Hillsboro, NH 03244
Website:http://www.piexx.com
Job ID 9372190-90
Company Name: Piexx Company
Job Category: Customer Service/Administrative Clerk
Location:Online
Office: Online.
Position Type: Full-Time/ Part Time.
Experience: 0-1 Years Experience
salary:$14 per Hr.
After Review of your Resume.You have been considered and selected for the above job position.An Interview has been scheduled for you,it would hold Tomorrow THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2ND 2012 by 11AM Texas TIME.The Interview would be conducted online through YAHOO INSTANT MESSAGING.You are advised to download a yahoo messenger and add the Recruitment Team.This is his yahooid.......
departmentresource@yahoo.com
Make sure you add him to your messenger and you are online for the Interview by 11AM Texas TIME.
This is an online job so all your assignments would be forwarded to you and submitted back by either fax, regular mail,email, phone or IM(instant messaging).
All activities and corresponding time are to be recorded in excel spreadsheet. Thats how we access your work and process your pay.
Recruitment Team.
They got smarter with their usernames.
divinesmith94@yahoo.com on IM is continuing with scam. I have contacted the FTC. the company now is HDI Publishers. Business in Texas has nothing to do with them since I contacted them and he says they are not hiring this must be a scam. Website can be under construction appearance at hdipublishers.com, supposedly out of Virginia but unable to find any information. Same scam as above.
Thanks for posting this. I JUST got an email from them this morning asking me to set up a yahoo account to contact: margaret.roberts24@yahoo.com at HDI Publishers on IM.
OMG...I went through the exact same process and the exact same questions and I was told that I would have a check delivered to my home via FedEx today...$150 were mine for the sign on bonus and the remaining $2000 and change were for the home office scanner/faxer/printer they are to deliver to my home. I had a funny feeling about all this because noone sends you a check without any contract being signed, I did not give them any SS, ID or personal info..but my gut told me it was a scam and that is why I went on line researching it. Thanks to all who posted making us aware of this issue.
Thank God I found this. After reading all of these post i'm not surprise it was to good to be true. Yes these people have gotten smart. in my case this person named Roberto Sanchez is supposedly an artist and needs a personal assistant. He needs someone to sort out his deliveries, shipments, and run errands for him. He said he will be paying me $550 up to $950 a week. He needed someone a.s.a.p because his actual personal assistant left for an emergency to China and that its a temporary position but could become permanently if I do as he says. I can't believe I felt for it. I gave out my information! It sounded fishy after I send my information through email and he said I need you re-verify your information and when you do so you are hired.
I will be posting the actual email in a few minutes along with his email.
They have changed several details and are now operating under a new name. They recently ran an ad on 05-21 in numerous cities. Examples:
http://jobs.nola.com/jobs/customer-service-representative-new-orleans-louisiana-70127-56418963-d
http://kcbd.careers.adicio.com/jobs/customer-service-representative-birmingham-alabama-35208-56419038-d?networkView=national
http://jobs.oregonlive.com/jobs/customer-service-representative-portland-oregon-97213-56419210-d
Their ad template and interview questions haven't changed much:
Davis Publishing Company Ltd
611 E. 6th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
http://www.robertdavispublishing.com
Position Type: Full-Time/ Part Time.
Job Position: Administrative Assistant /customer service Clerk
Salary:$22/hr
Location: Online
Required skill sets:
Strong customer service skills
Organizational skills, detailed orientation, project management skills
Demonstrated ability to change direction in response to changing priorities
Self-starter
Ability to accept and facilitate change
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of products and especially MS Outlook, Excel and Word.
Professional demeanor and strong oral and written communication skills.
After Review of your Resume.You have been considered and selected for the above job position.
An Interview has been scheduled for you,it would hold tomorrow SATURDAY 8TH OF JUNE 2013 by 9AM Central Daylight Time (CDT) . The Interview would be conducted online through YAHOO INSTANT MESSAGING.
You are advised to download a yahoo messenger and add Mr.Robert Davis ( Hiring Manager).
This is his yahoo id
recruitoffice001@yahoo.com
Make sure you add him to your messenger and you are online for the Interview by 9AM Central Daylight Time (CDT).