Still diligently applying, Tim got a response that amused us both.
It congratulated him on receiving a tentative offer of employment with Miller Brewing Company. Sounds great, right?
All the applicant had to do was send a copy of his credit report to the company. Oh, and this offer expired in 72 hours.
What particularly amused me was that this contact for Miller was using an email that ended in “coachleather-usa.com.”
But obviously the real alarm-sounder here was that any copy would ask for you to supply your credit report.
Still, there are a lot of desperate people out there these days. I wonder how many will follow through without thinking, just because it sounds like the answer to their prayers.
Have any of you heard about something like this? People preying on the desperation of the unemployed?
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I have my resume posted on craigslist and I get scams sent to that email every day. Usually they're from outside the US, and the person is trying to get bank account info. They don't always ask this directly. At first they try to establish contact and then they will get more involved in it if they see they have an opportunity. They come up with all sorts of odd proposals. One giveaway is often they can't spell, or use proper grammar. Or there is no mention of their location or yours. There are also other less illegal scams, where they will ask you to pay a fee for a job opportunity or pay for a job search and that sort of thing. Yeah it 's definitely a way of business for some people these days, trying to siphon a few bucks off the job searchers.
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vanu Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
I too got the same kind of reply.
Fortunately, my husband warned me not to give credit report to apply for jobs. i applied for admin assist, posted in craigslist.com. here is his reply.
Dear Applicant:
Congratulations, this is a tentative offer of employment for the available administrative position with Reebok USA, Inc.
As you know, this position pays a generous salary, plus benefits, and also provides potential to earn additional bonuses and incentives throughout the year. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you an employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. You will be providing administrative support including, but not limited to, answering phones, completing reports, tracking shipments, and some minor inventory management. Some experience working as an administrative assistant is preferred, but not required. Full paid training will be provided.
To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Reebok USA, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your credit scores or payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance of the position. Once we are notified, we mail out your new hire paperwork, and give you times for your orientation. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://nationalreport.org/newhire984150/
This tentative offer will expire in 72 hours from the time sent. If you choose not to accept it, or have any questions, please email me directly.
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Reebok USA, Inc. and hope you decide to come aboard!
Sincerely,
Michelle Croft
Director of Human Resources
Reebok USA, Inc.
This message contains information from Reebok USA, Inc. that may be confidential and privileged. If you are not an intended recipient, please refrain from any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this information and note that such actions are prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately.
his emails is:
Michelle Croft (michelle.croft@reebok-usa.com)
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Veronica Proctor Reply:
June 30th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
I recieved the exact same response in my email. This is sad.
Dear Applicant:
Congratulations, this is a tentative offer of employment for the available administrative position with Reebok USA, Inc.
As you know, this position pays a generous salary, plus benefits, and also provides potential to earn additional bonuses and incentives throughout the year. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you an employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. You will be providing administrative support including, but not limited to, answering phones, completing reports, tracking shipments, and some minor inventory management. Some experience working as an administrative assistant is preferred, but not required. Full paid training will be provided.
To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Reebok USA, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your credit scores or payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance of the position. Once we are notified, we mail out your new hire paperwork, and give you times for your orientation. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://nationalreport.net/newhire8546411/
This tentative offer will expire in 72 hours from the time sent. If you choose not to accept it, or have any questions, please email me directly.
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Reebok USA, Inc. and hope you decide to come aboard!
Sincerely,
Tiffany Madrigal
Director of Human Resources
Reebok USA, Inc.
This message contains information from Reebok USA, Inc. that may be confidential and privileged. If you are not an intended recipient, please refrain from any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this information and note that such actions are prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately.
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Veronica Proctor Reply:
June 30th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
I recieved the exact same response in my email. This is sad.
Dear Applicant:
Congratulations, this is a tentative offer of employment for the available administrative position with Reebok USA, Inc.
As you know, this position pays a generous salary, plus benefits, and also provides potential to earn additional bonuses and incentives throughout the year. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you an employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. You will be providing administrative support including, but not limited to, answering phones, completing reports, tracking shipments, and some minor inventory management. Some experience working as an administrative assistant is preferred, but not required. Full paid training will be provided.
To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Reebok USA, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your credit scores or payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance of the position. Once we are notified, we mail out your new hire paperwork, and give you times for your orientation. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://nationalreport.net/newhire8546411/
This tentative offer will expire in 72 hours from the time sent. If you choose not to accept it, or have any questions, please email me directly.
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Reebok USA, Inc. and hope you decide to come aboard!
Sincerely,
Tiffany Madrigal
Director of Human Resources
Reebok USA, Inc.
This message contains information from Reebok USA, Inc. that may be confidential and privileged. If you are not an intended recipient, please refrain from any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this information and note that such actions are prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately.
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vanu Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
I too got the same kind of reply.
Fortunately, my husband warned me not to give credit report to apply for jobs. i applied for admin assist, posted in craigslist.com. here is his reply.
Dear Applicant:
Congratulations, this is a tentative offer of employment for the available administrative position with Reebok USA, Inc.
As you know, this position pays a generous salary, plus benefits, and also provides potential to earn additional bonuses and incentives throughout the year. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you an employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. You will be providing administrative support including, but not limited to, answering phones, completing reports, tracking shipments, and some minor inventory management. Some experience working as an administrative assistant is preferred, but not required. Full paid training will be provided.
To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Reebok USA, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your credit scores or payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance of the position. Once we are notified, we mail out your new hire paperwork, and give you times for your orientation. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://nationalreport.org/newhire984150/
This tentative offer will expire in 72 hours from the time sent. If you choose not to accept it, or have any questions, please email me directly.
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Reebok USA, Inc. and hope you decide to come aboard!
Sincerely,
Michelle Croft
Director of Human Resources
Reebok USA, Inc.
This message contains information from Reebok USA, Inc. that may be confidential and privileged. If you are not an intended recipient, please refrain from any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this information and note that such actions are prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately.
his emails is:
Michelle Croft (michelle.croft@reebok-usa.com)
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I got the same e-mail today, actually, only they were hiding behind the Coach Leather brand name instead of Miller Brewing Co. I Googled the e-mail address it was sent from and it brought me to this page. I bet a lot of people would fall for this scam.. I was definitely excited at first! And then reality kicked in.
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Just recieved this scam today, It was sent from the "melody.fisher@millerbrewing-usa.com" asking for the credit score. I thought that was fishy when they would ask that, so I looked up scams. On top of that going to the miller site, there was no miller company even in the state I live in. Interesting.
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Omg I got the exact same email from melody fisher and a certain Lisa Washington both "workin" for coach leatherwear in DC!! First of all i'm a huge coach fan and I know the headquarters are not in dc!..I first I wad really excited but they I realized it was just to good to be true..people are so cruel it's sad!!
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Dutch's Father Reply:
July 9th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Coach is disgusting they torture animals so you can have your blemish free bag. I hope you fall for another scam that wipes out your bank account and if you are unemployed may you remain so for years.
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Dutch's Father Reply:
July 9th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Coach is disgusting they torture animals so you can have your blemish free bag. I hope you fall for another scam that wipes out your bank account and if you are unemployed may you remain so for years.
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I just received an email from Stephanie Myers at Reebok USA and the email address was coachleather USA also. I was excited but then I was curious I did a lil research and ended up on your site. The one thing that caught my attention is they sent this employment offer email at 4:51am ??? now how is in the office at that time ?? really sad
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Once again, same e-mail today. I had responded to an Office Administration Position on Craigslist. I was happy to see that I had a response today. It was from a Stephanie Meyers, with Reebok USA. I first got suspicious when the e-mail address was for a lisa washington with coachleather-usa. Then I saw the credit report part. I searcher Reebok to find there wasn't a location in the area that would necessitate and admin position. Searched the main website for the listed place to get the credit report to find it was a blog site. Finally searched the e-mail and wound up here. I hope the other people to get these e-mails are smart enough to check it out. (And the scammers need to realize anyone would be suspicious of a secretary job that starts out at 22/hour with no experience needed.)
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kee Reply:
June 25th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
I def got her email also…smh…this is ridiculous taking advantage of the unemployed!
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kee Reply:
June 25th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
I def got her email also…smh…this is ridiculous taking advantage of the unemployed!
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I received the e-mail from Stephanie meyers and what tipped me off was the link for the credit report. I copied it and googled it and ended up at a blog site. After looking closely at the sender-I noticed two different names including the Lisa.Washington@coachleather-usa.com. I put in the coachleather-usa.com and it said forbidden zone. Then I clicked the links on that forbidden page and it explained that it was a Microsoft Frontpad web page creation site. Then I googled coachleather-usa.com again and now I am here. Remember if it sounds too good to be true…especially when I never applied to Reebok.
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I received the same email, see below. What a waste of time,
Dear Applicant:
Congratulations, this is a tentative offer of employment for the available administrative position with Reebok USA, Inc.
As you know, this position pays a generous salary, plus benefits, and also provides potential to earn additional bonuses and incentives throughout the year. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you an employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. You will be providing administrative support including, but not limited to, answering phones, completing reports, tracking shipments, and some minor inventory management. Some experience working as an administrative assistant is preferred, but not required. Full paid training will be provided.
To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Reebok USA, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your credit scores or payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance of the position. Once we are notified, we mail out your new hire paperwork, and give you times for your orientation. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://nationalreport.net/applicant01874/
This tentative offer will expire in 72 hours from the time sent. If you choose not to accept it, or have any questions, please email me directly.
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Reebok USA, Inc. and hope you decide to come aboard!
Sincerely,
Stephanie Myers
Director of Human Resources
Reebok USA, Inc.
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Gary Ward Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Got the same email, only a different "Director of Human Resources". Only in my email, the website has a .org tag, but leads you to a .com address, which wants you to put in your credit card info to sign up for the service. The job sounded sweet and payed between 15 and 17 dollars an hour. Now I have wasted about an hour plus of my time trying to find info on this scam. I'm glad I found this site!!
Gary
Irvine, Ca.
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Juana Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
I just got the same thing from someone names Michelle Croft
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Ranata Reply:
June 30th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
I just got the exact same letter emailed to me. Word for word but the human resources person was Veronica Jenkins.
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Gary Ward Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Got the same email, only a different "Director of Human Resources". Only in my email, the website has a .org tag, but leads you to a .com address, which wants you to put in your credit card info to sign up for the service. The job sounded sweet and payed between 15 and 17 dollars an hour. Now I have wasted about an hour plus of my time trying to find info on this scam. I'm glad I found this site!!
Gary
Irvine, Ca.
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Juana Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
I just got the same thing from someone names Michelle Croft
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Ranata Reply:
June 30th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
I just got the exact same letter emailed to me. Word for word but the human resources person was Veronica Jenkins.
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Here is my letter- Mine is from Allison Jennings – who says she's the Director – how many Directors of Human Resources could there be? Hopefully, anyone they send this e-mail to will be aware.
Dear Applicant:
Congratulations, this is a tentative offer of employment for the available administrative position with Reebok USA, Inc.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://usareports.org/applicant54177/
This tentative offer will expire in 72 hours from the time sent. If you choose not to accept it, or have any questions, please email me directly.
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Reebok USA, Inc. and hope you decide to come aboard!
Sincerely,
Allison Jennings
Director of Human Resources
Reebok USA, Inc.
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Who do we contact about these kind of e-mails? I have already contacted the Attorney General's office concerning other e-mails I've received and I'm forwarding this one to them also. They have a cyber-crime unit.
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My daughter got the same email from Stephanie Myers with the email address for lisa.washington. Thankfully she asked me if it was normal to have to provide a credit report to a company when applying for a job and I was able to stop her before it went any further.
She also got an email about a Personal Assistant job and the guy was out of the country and was going to send her a check to buy some supplies for an orphanage. After checking that one out, it was also a scam. Beware of any jobs where they want you to put a check or money order in your bank account and then wire money to another location. The checks are fraudulent and will not clear and you will be responsible for the entire amount of the check plus the bounced check charges.
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I recieved the exact same emal luckily i knew it was a no-go when they asked for credit report before contactiong you personally for information . what is the america coming to ? heres my letter . similar to all the others . whoever is doing this deserves punishment . imagine all the people who are scammed and let down . i thought this was an answer to my prayers ! here i am a college student survivin off of minimum wage and nect thing you know its a miracle ! no its not ..somebody find the source of this plethora or i will and it wont be nice
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This is definitely a SCAM! They emailed me just now and it’s 2am. Don’t send them anything!
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LOL. Mine was a little different:
Dear Applicant,
Congratulations, this is a tentative offer of employment for the available position with Reebok USA!
As you know, this position pays a generous hourly wage, plus benefits, and also provides potential to earn both pay increases and growth opportunities into management positions. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you an employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. Depending on your experience and physical ability, you will be working either inside the warehouse in packing and shipping, outside on the truck-loading team, or operating a forklift. These jobs vary in pay as well as physical and mental demands. Your starting wage will be based on your preferred department, your physical ability, and experience level. Some experience working in a warehouse setting is preferred, but not required. Full paid training will be provided.
To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Reebok USA, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your credit scores or payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance. Once we are notified, we will mail your new hire paperwork and give you times for your orientation and uniform fitting. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://national-reports.org/newhire046841/
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Reebok USA, and hope you decide to come aboard!
Sarah Jacobs
Director of Human Resources
Reebok USA, Inc.
I asked why, if i am to bring in 2 forms of id, would i need to obtain a credit report to verify who i am..? *shrug*
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kemma Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 11:52 am
I got the same one! This is hilarious lmbo!
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Coco Reply:
June 30th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
I got the same exact email yesterday 6/29/2010 from a "so-called" Michelle Croft from Reebok, for the Office Assistant position supposely located in Downtown Atlanta!
I knew instantly if was a scam because no company, anywhere will ask you to email them a copy of your credit report. I worked in HR and the normal process is a phone interview, face to face interview (maybe 2-3) depends on company, then Human Resources runs your background check; and the majority of the time it doesn't include a credit check at all unless you are applying for certain positions that require you to be involved on the financial end such as working in a bank or accounting; something like that. Again NO Legitimate company asks for your personal information like that at all. It makes me angry because this is all a waste of time for job seekers really needing the work and all the scams are ridiculous!
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Sarah Reply:
July 1st, 2010 at 2:38 am
I just got the same one! I applied in Dallas and "Veronica Jenkins" was the person on it. I thought it was very very fishy! Why in the world would a company ask for your credit right away? I just feel sorry for those that do this. Surely their credit is stolen?
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sarah Reply:
July 1st, 2010 at 2:40 am
I noticed it was off also when I entered in the "reebok-usa.com" email address. I researched Reebok and "Veronica's" name. I came to this blog! Thanks for posting.
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sarah Reply:
July 1st, 2010 at 2:40 am
I noticed it was off also when I entered in the "reebok-usa.com" email address. I researched Reebok and "Veronica's" name. I came to this blog! Thanks for posting.
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kemma Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 11:52 am
I got the same one! This is hilarious lmbo!
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Coco Reply:
June 30th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
I got the same exact email yesterday 6/29/2010 from a "so-called" Michelle Croft from Reebok, for the Office Assistant position supposely located in Downtown Atlanta!
I knew instantly if was a scam because no company, anywhere will ask you to email them a copy of your credit report. I worked in HR and the normal process is a phone interview, face to face interview (maybe 2-3) depends on company, then Human Resources runs your background check; and the majority of the time it doesn't include a credit check at all unless you are applying for certain positions that require you to be involved on the financial end such as working in a bank or accounting; something like that. Again NO Legitimate company asks for your personal information like that at all. It makes me angry because this is all a waste of time for job seekers really needing the work and all the scams are ridiculous!
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Sarah Reply:
July 1st, 2010 at 2:38 am
I just got the same one! I applied in Dallas and "Veronica Jenkins" was the person on it. I thought it was very very fishy! Why in the world would a company ask for your credit right away? I just feel sorry for those that do this. Surely their credit is stolen?
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yeah i got one too craig list and the email scams, getting unemployed people hopes up….
post on craig list
Mail Room Clerk (Financial District)
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Date: 2010-06-28, 8:44AM EDT
Reply to: job-vdtsb-1814855180@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
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Currently looking for a motivated individual to fill a full time position in our mail room.
Job duties include:
Heavy scan and copy work
Hourly courier runs within the firm
Processing high volumes of outgoing mail
Occasional post office runs
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Needed:
Must have basic typing skills
Must work well with others
Must be reliable and a hard worker
Must be a very organized person who works well in a fast paced environment
Must be able to stand for lengthy periods of time
come on seriously from mail room clerk to administrative position….
thanks god for blogs like these they really open eyes….
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emailed received at 4:55 am today
Dear Applicant:
Congratulations, this is a tentative offer of employment for the available administrative position with Reebok USA, Inc.
As you know, this position pays a generous salary, plus benefits, and also provides potential to earn additional bonuses and incentives throughout the year. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you an employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. You will be providing administrative support including, but not limited to, answering phones, completing reports, tracking shipments, and some minor inventory management. Some experience working as an administrative assistant is preferred, but not required. Full paid training will be provided.
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To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Reebok USA, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your credit scores or payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance of the position. Once we are notified, we mail out your new hire paperwork, and give you times for your orientation. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://nationalreport.org/newhire019641/
This tentative offer will expire in 72 hours from the time sent. If you choose not to accept it, or have any questions, please email me directly.
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Reebok USA, Inc. and hope you decide to come aboard!
Sincerely,
Michelle Croft
Director of Human Resources
Reebok USA, Inc.
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come on seriously from mail room clerk to administrative position….
thanks god for blogs like these they really open eyes….
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yeah I got the same email from Michelle Croft, I googled Reebok USA and ended up here. That is so WRONG. job seekers are desperate right now and will grasp onto to anything and these people know it and are preying on it…
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Yep, I, got the very same email from Michelle Croft at 4:00 this morning. I'd answered a Craigslist ad for a Receptionist / Office Assistant (Downtown Austin) position. Curious about the request for a credit report, I, too, googled Reebok USA, Inc. and found this website, thank goodness. I also looked at the Reebok website and searched for jobs in Texas — the only thing that popped up was a position in Dallas. I should know better, applying for a blind, generalized ad. (I loved the "As you know" part of the letter — actually, no, I didn't know about the benefits, and as a matter of fact, I had no idea I was applying to Reebok, as none of this was listed in the want-ad.) (I also loved the highly personal "Dear Applicant".)
And I've also received the emails about a Personal Assistant job and the guy was out of the country and was going to send me a check to ship refurbished electronics to clients. I'd heard about that scam before, but I hadn't actually seen it yet. Guess it's true what they say: if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
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Me too!! The email was send at 4:21 am. Too suspicious, same name Michelle Croft. Craigslist is full of scams, be careful.
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Lisa Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Thanks Maria, I got the exact same email as you at 4:15am. I was immediately suspicious.
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alejandra Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
i send my resume in response to an add on craigslit and i got this e-mail at 2:19 am why? this job is suppose to be located in ocean beach. took some parts of the e mail to make it fit.
please see the e-mail below:
Your free report can be obtained here: http://nationalreport.org/newhire084177/
This tentative offer will expire in 72 hours from the time sent. If you choose not to accept it, or have any questions, please email me directly.
Sincerely,
Michelle Croft
Director of Human Resources
Reebok USA, Inc.
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Lisa Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Thanks Maria, I got the exact same email as you at 4:15am. I was immediately suspicious.
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alejandra Reply:
June 29th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
i send my resume in response to an add on craigslit and i got this e-mail at 2:19 am why? this job is suppose to be located in ocean beach. took some parts of the e mail to make it fit.
please see the e-mail below:
Your free report can be obtained here: http://nationalreport.org/newhire084177/
This tentative offer will expire in 72 hours from the time sent. If you choose not to accept it, or have any questions, please email me directly.
Sincerely,
Michelle Croft
Director of Human Resources
Reebok USA, Inc.
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These bogus ads, and the people are who are posting them, should be flagged as well as flogged.
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Damn! I just got this same email. I did not apply to Reebok so I knew something was not right. I also knew something shady was going on since I applied for the Mailroom Clerk and they send me information for Administrative Assistant. Like others have said Craigslist is full of nefarious activity. I have gotten jobs and apartments (school) through Craigslist before but this nonsense.
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yup, i just got the exact same email today claiming to be from a “Michelle Croft” from Reebok. My scam radar immediately went up. No phone number to contact anyone. Give me a break loser!
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I got the same thing too, and I told her to get lost.
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HI,
I also just received a email and I was not sure what to do. I dont want to do the free credit report but this guy does have an email that is (@reebok-usa.com) so im not sure what to think of this one.
Dear Applicant:
Congratulations, this is a tentative offer of employment for the available administrative position with Reebok USA, Inc.
As you know, this position pays a generous salary, plus benefits, and also provides potential to earn additional bonuses and incentives throughout the year. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you an employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. You will be providing administrative support including, but not limited to, answering phones, completing reports, tracking shipments, and some minor inventory management. Some experience working as an administrative assistant is preferred, but not required. Full paid training will be provided.
To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Reebok USA, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your credit scores or payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance of the position. Once we are notified, we mail out your new hire paperwork, and give you times for your orientation. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://nationalreport.org/newhire341007/
This tentative offer will expire in 72 hours from the time sent. If you choose not to accept it, or have any questions, please email me directly.
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Reebok USA, Inc. and hope you decide to come aboard!
Sincerely,
Michelle Croft
Director of Human Resources
Reebok USA, Inc.
This message contains information from Reebok USA, Inc. that may be confidential and privileged. If you are not an intended recipient, please refrain from any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this information and note that such actions are prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately.
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Lisa Reply:
August 27th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Hi Rick,
Trust me, its a scam. Companies that require a credit check get it for themselves. If it were legitimate, they'd be more concerned with you cheating because if you send it, it could be altered. Besides, you NEVER give any company anything personal until you can verify who they are. They're just trying to get people's personal information so that they can steal your identity.
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Lisa Reply:
August 27th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Hi Rick,
Trust me, its a scam. Companies that require a credit check get it for themselves. If it were legitimate, they'd be more concerned with you cheating because if you send it, it could be altered. Besides, you NEVER give any company anything personal until you can verify who they are. They're just trying to get people's personal information so that they can steal your identity.
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I just received this email this morning and was dumb enough to rush and submit my credit report. What's going to happen? What type of information can be disrupted from me sending it? I sent the part with my name and address attached to the credit score…I feel so dumb. Craigslist is seriously getting on my nerves. I'm not using that website anymore. I hope and pray nothing bad happens. I knew something was wrong but I was so dumb and desparate that I went with it since it said REEBOK lol…this is bull.
Dear Applicant:
Congratulations, this is a tentative offer of employment for the available administrative position with Reebok USA, Inc.
As you know, this position pays a generous salary, plus benefits, and also provides potential to earn additional bonuses and incentives throughout the year. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you an employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. You will be providing administrative support including, but not limited to, answering phones, completing reports, tracking shipments, and some minor inventory management. Some experience working as an administrative assistant is preferred, but not required. Full paid training will be provided.
To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Reebok USA, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your credit scores or payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance of the position. Once we are notified, we mail out your new hire paperwork, and give you times for your orientation. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://nationalreport.net/newhire106568/
This tentative offer will expire in 72 hours from the time sent. If you choose not to accept it, or have any questions, please email me directly.
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Reebok USA, Inc. and hope you decide to come aboard!
Sincerely,
Veronica Jenkins
Director of Human Resources
Reebok USA, Inc.
This message contains information from Reebok USA, Inc. that may be confidential and privileged. If you are not an intended recipient, please refrain from any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this information and note that such actions are prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately.
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Lisa Reply:
August 27th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Hi Arielle,
If I were you, I would contact my bank immediately and advise them that someone may have gotten your credit report in error. The people doing this are more than likely using this scam for identity theft. If they have your credit report, they have all of the information they need to obtain credit cards, get duplicates of your credit cards sent to them, open accounts, hell, they could even buy a car with that much information on you. Please, take immediate action to warn all of your creditors, and your bank that there is a potential threat of identity theft.
In the future remember this; if you haven't applied for a job there, it's not likely that the company is going to contact you. Any company that asks you for personal information about your credit without even having talked to you, its not legit, and last but not least, before you apply online for any job, unless you go to that company's website google the company to see if there is any information on it, or go to the BBB ( Better Business Bureau) to see if there have been any complaints filed.
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Lisa Reply:
August 27th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Hi Arielle,
If I were you, I would contact my bank immediately and advise them that someone may have gotten your credit report in error. The people doing this are more than likely using this scam for identity theft. If they have your credit report, they have all of the information they need to obtain credit cards, get duplicates of your credit cards sent to them, open accounts, hell, they could even buy a car with that much information on you. Please, take immediate action to warn all of your creditors, and your bank that there is a potential threat of identity theft.
In the future remember this; if you haven't applied for a job there, it's not likely that the company is going to contact you. Any company that asks you for personal information about your credit without even having talked to you, its not legit, and last but not least, before you apply online for any job, unless you go to that company's website google the company to see if there is any information on it, or go to the BBB ( Better Business Bureau) to see if there have been any complaints filed.
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There's another one from Goldfinch Management Group also. It's for the Mailing Assistant (Clerk) position. They want you to receive packages at your house, inspect them, and send them to specified addresses with pre-paid labels. They say you get $35 for each package you send out., which means your pay would be $1400 a month and $350 a week. I received that email last week then I googled it and found a blog warning people about it. They had a website in the email and everything, and it looks legit. Be careful. No more craigslist for me lol…
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I also got this scam today from Veronica Jenkins at "Reebok USA, inc."
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I got this one today, craigs list is becoming a joke.
Dear Applicant:
Congratulations, this is a tentative offer of employment for the available administrative position with Reebok USA, Inc.
As you know, this position pays a generous salary, plus benefits, and also provides potential to earn additional bonuses and incentives throughout the year. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you an employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. You will be providing administrative support including, but not limited to, answering phones, completing reports, tracking shipments, and some minor inventory management. Some experience working as an administrative assistant is preferred, but not required. Full paid training will be provided.
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To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Reebok USA, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your credit scores or payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance of the position. Once we are notified, we mail out your new hire paperwork, and give you times for your orientation. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://nationalreport.net/newhire46672/
This tentative offer will expire in 72 hours from the time sent. If you choose not to accept it, or have any questions, please email me directly.
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Reebok USA, Inc. and hope you decide to come aboard!
Sincerely,
Tiffany Madrigal
Director of Human Resources
Reebok USA, Inc.
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I got the same email from a Michelle Croft with Reebok and the exact same letter from a Julie Waters at Bacardi.
Sad that there are real people looking for real work being subjected to this nonsense.
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I just got the same letter from reebok but from a Veronica Jenkins
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This was on the Dallas Craigslist, I applied last night and got a email from <veronica.jenkins@reebok-usa.com>
Office Assistant (Downtown)
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Date: 2010-06-29, 8:46AM CDT
Reply to: job-rhqqd-1816904568@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
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Opening for an Office Assistant. Our company is based out of Dallas, TX. Position will require the use of office software (word, excel, powerpoint) This is a Monday-Friday position. Overtime will be available. We will be willing to train the right person. You must be a team player and have good time management skills. If interested please forward your current resume. We will review all this week.
•Location: Downtown
•Compensation: $14.50-$16.50 an hour
•Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
•Please, no phone calls about this job!
•Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
PostingID: 1816904568
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OMG this is horrible..my letter is from the lovely Jasmine of Windermere Properties,Inc
Dear Applicant:
Congratulations, this is a tentative offer of employment for the available administrative position with Windermere Properties, Inc.
To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Windermere Properties, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy regarding release or misuse of our own, or our client (s) personal information. Your credit scores or payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance of the position. Once we are notified, we mail out your new hire paperwork, and give you times for your orientation. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://background-me.org/verify57140/
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I got one too — this is so annoying.
Dear Applicant,
Congratulations, this is a tentative offer of employment for the available position with Miller Brewing Company, Inc.
As you know, this position pays a generous hourly wage, plus benefits, and also provides potential to earn both pay increases and growth opportunities into management positions. You are provided with a full lunch every day, which is provided by a local catering company. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you an employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. Depending on your experience and physical ability, you will be working either inside the warehouse in packing and shipping, outside on the truck-loading team, or operating a forklift. These jobs vary in pay as well as physical and mental demands. Your starting wage will be based on your preferred department, your physical ability, and experience level. Some experience working in a warehouse setting is preferred, but not required. Full paid training will be provided.
To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Miller Brewing Company, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your credit scores or payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance, which in turn emails you new hire paperwork and gives you times for orientation and uniform fitting. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://usareports.org/applicant11097/
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Miller Brewing Company, Inc., and hope you decide to come aboard!
Danny Harrington
Director of Human Resources
Miller Brewing Company, Inc.
This message contains information from Miller Brewing Company, Inc. that may be confidential and privileged. If you are not an intended recipient, please refrain from any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this information and note that such actions are prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately.
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from toby.phillips@manpower-inc.com
ManPower Inc is a staffing and recruitment industry leader with thousands of satisfied clients across the nation. We offer successful candidate the opportunity to work for our clients through full-time or part-time positions. This is a tentative offer of employment for the available position with Simmons Firm
As you know, this position pays a generous hourly wage, with benefits, and also provides potential to earn significant overtime income if you choose to take advantage of that, when the opportunity arises. You are also provided with a full lunch every day, which is provided by a local catering company. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. You will be providing administrative support including, but not limited to, answering phones, completing reports, tracking shipments, and some minor inventory management. Some experience working as an administrative assistant is preferred, but not required. Full paid training will be provided, and usually last for 1 week.
To accept these terms and move on to the next stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Simmons Firm has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your credit scores or payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance of the position, that in turn will email you new hire paperwork and give you times for new-hire orientation. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://manpower-inc.com/freecredit1036/?mn=employ…
This tentative offer will expire on Friday, as orientation is on next Monday. If you choose not to accept it, or have any questions, please email me directly.
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Simmons Firm and hope you decide to come aboard!
Toby Phillips
Human Resources Director
Manpower Inc
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fuck i need a job.
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Thank you for having this blog!! I thought the job offer sounded fishy, but this confirmed for me that this was a scam! Big thank you!
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Below is my letter and the response to the email I got when I email the companies Press Dept.
I thought it looked odd, so I contacted the Press Dept. by phone & email.
Watch OUT! my unemployed brothers & sisters there are bloodsuckers everywhere
Dear Ms. S
Many thanks for letting us know about this. This is a scam and I am forwarding this to our Legal team.
Please don't give them anything. Manpower wouldn't ask you for all these papers in this way.
Thanks again for bringing this to my attention.
Best regards.
Juan Carlos
ManPower Inc is a stafffing and recruitment company with thousands of satisfied clients across the nation. We offer successful candidates the opportunity to work for our clients in full-time or temporary positions. The email you replied to is a tentative offer of employment for the available position with ACN Inc.
As you know, this position pays a generous hourly wage and also provides great benefits. You are also provided with a full lunch every day, which is provided by a local catering company. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. You will be providing administrative support including, but not limited to, answering phones, completing reports, tracking shipments, and some minor inventory management. Some experience working as an administrative assistant is preferred, but not required. Full paid training will be provided and usually last on average for 1 week for most candidates.
To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. ACN Inc has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your credit scores or payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance of the position, that in turn we will email you new hire paperwork and give you times for new-hire orientation. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://manpower-inc.com/creditcheck4040?mn=employ…
This tentative offer will expire on Friday the 23th, as orientation is the following Monday. If you choose not to accept it, or have any questions, please email me directly.
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at ACN Inc and hope you decide to come aboard!
Kevin James
ManPower Inc Recruiting Team
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Caution!!! Crown Royal USA, Inc. job posting is a scam. do not send your credit report. Their is no such company in chula vista california.
Dear Applicant,
Congratulations, this is a tentative offer of employment for the available warehouse position with Crown Royal USA, Inc.
As you know, this position pays a generous hourly wage, plus benefits, and also provides potential to earn both pay increases and growth opportunities into management and executive level positions. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you an employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. Depending on your experience and physical ability, you will be working either inside the warehouse in packing and shipping, outside on the truck-loading team, or operating a forklift. These jobs vary in pay as well as physical and mental demands. Your starting wage will be based on your experience level, as well as the results of your preliminary strength and logic aptitude exams. Some experience working in a warehouse setting is preferred, but not required, as fully paid training will be provided.
To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Crown Royal USA, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your credit scores and payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance. Upon receiving notfication that you have completed yoru report, we immediately mail your new hire paperwork along with times for your orientation and uniform fitting. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://nationalreport.net/application50779/
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Crown Royal USA, Inc., and hope you decide to come aboard!
Leticia Burke
Director of Human Resources
Crown Royal USA, Inc.
This message contains information from Crown Royal USA, Inc. that may be confidential and privileged. If you are not an intended recipient, please refrain from any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this information and note that such actions are prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately.
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Anna Jacobs
to me
show details 10:06 AM (1 hour ago)
Dear Applicant,
Congratulations! This is a tentative offer of employment for the available warehouse position with Crown Royal USA.
As you know, this position pays a generous hourly wage, plus benefits, and also provides potential to earn both pay increases and growth opportunities into management and executive level positions. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you an employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. Depending on your experience and physical ability, you will be working either inside the warehouse in packing and shipping, outside on the truck-loading team, or operating a forklift. These jobs vary in pay as well as physical and mental demands. Your starting wage will be based on your experience level, as well as the results of your preliminary strength and logic aptitude exams. Some experience working in a warehouse setting is preferred, but not required, as fully paid training will be provided.
To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Crown Royal USA, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your credit scores and payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance. Upon receiving notfication that you have completed yoru report, we immediately mail your new hire paperwork along with times for your orientation and uniform fitting. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://nationalreport.net/application50779/
This tentative offer of employment will expire in three (3) full business days past the date sent. If you have any questions, please contact me directly.
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Crown Royal USA, Inc., and hope you decide to come aboard!
Anna Jacobs
Director of Human Resources
Crown Royal USA, Inc.
This message contains information from Crown Royal USA, Inc. that may be confidential and privileged. If you are not an intended recipient, please refrain from any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this information and note that such actions are prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately.
THIS EMAIL I GOT 8/2/2010 IS A TOTAL SCAM.
I WILL LOOK FOR THE POSTING IN CRAIGSLIST SAN DIEGO AND POST THE AD SO YOU CAN SEE WHAT THEY ARE USING.
Got Your Back.
gratisgas@yahoo.com
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Here is the ad that I came across in Craigslist:
Jul 31 – Warehouse Assistant Wanted / DSAT358 – (Carlsbad) general labor
Date: 2010-07-31, 11:52AM PDT
Reply to: job-kmhak-1872516449@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Looking to hire immediately.
-Reads work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
-Conveys materials and items from receiving areas to storage or to other designated areas.
-Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, or color.
-Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes.
-Assembles orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves
-Marks materials with identifying information.
-Opens boxes, crates, and other containers.
-Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
-Uses computer to enter records.
-Maintains inventory records.
-Adhere to safety policy
-Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Location: Carlsbad
* Compensation: $16.50 per hour (full time)
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
PostingID: 1872516449
Got Your Back,
Gratisgas@yahoo.com
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My wife just received that same scam notice from Anna Jacobs at Crown Royal, Inc. Be careful!!
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Charles Reply:
August 4th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Same here, I just got the same message… ; – (~ DARN-IT !!!, Sounded like a good job!
Charles
cbsills@yahoo.com
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Charles Reply:
August 4th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Same here, I just got the same message… ; – (~ DARN-IT !!!, Sounded like a good job!
Charles
cbsills@yahoo.com
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This is how they work there scam.
Craigslist posting as of July 31, 2010
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Jul 31 – Warehouse Assistant Wanted / DSAT358 – (Carlsbad) general labor
Date: 2010-07-31, 11:52AM PDT
Reply to: job-kmhak-1872516449@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Looking to hire immediately.
-Reads work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
-Conveys materials and items from receiving areas to storage or to other designated areas.
-Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, or color.
-Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes.
-Assembles orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves
-Marks materials with identifying information.
-Opens boxes, crates, and other containers.
-Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
-Uses computer to enter records.
-Maintains inventory records.
-Adhere to safety policy
-Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Location: Carlsbad
* Compensation: $16.50 per hour (full time)
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
PostingID: 1872516449
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Well add Kelly Orel Human Resources Director for Crown Royal – USA. My son rec'd the email and was confused so asked me what he was supposed to do. Vultures praying on our young. It's difficult enough finding a job without these scams. At least she had the email address and her name in the body of the email jive. But that's the only thing that was right in the whole thing.
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Mine was for Hurley-USA
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Pissed off dude Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 10:03 am
so was mine, these people are no eharted assholes. people out there are praying for a job to feed their families and people take advantage of that? they should rot in hell
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Pissed off dude Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 10:03 am
so was mine, these people are no eharted assholes. people out there are praying for a job to feed their families and people take advantage of that? they should rot in hell
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Like above poster, I received a similar e-mail from “Hurley USA”. Promised an entry-level packaging job in a warehouse for $16/hour (yeah right, there’s your first clue) Posting here so hopefully people doing Google searches will find this site faster and realize it’s a scam. I had to do a little hunting.
If you use the website:
http://who.is
And enter in the website of the supposed company:
http://www.hurley-usa.com/
You can see that the website was created last week on August 4′th by a guy named “Jamee Schiffer”. For all the “names” people get in their e-mails from Reebok, Crown Royal etc., I’m curious if Jamee Schiffer is the actual person behind this scam since I’d assume you have to use a valid name to be able to register a domain name for a website.
Anyway, hope nobody fell for this.
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I got the same style letter, but from "Hurley USA"! Thanks for all the advice guys!!! I wish I had used my junk e-mail account and not the one that comes to my phone!!! *cry*
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It was in response to THIS craigslist ad…
*******
Administrative Assistant (East Village)
Date: 2010-08-12, 1:14PM EDT
Reply to: job-xk6b5-1894405712@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Summary
Provides a variety of office support services for the department. Handles confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.
Job Description
* Provides timely office services and support for the Department
* Receives, directs and follows-up on incoming phone calls
* Schedules appointments for staff as appropriate
* Coordinates and plans meetings for management as needed
* Coordinates travel arrangements
* Types, edits and revises correspondence
* Prepares and updates tracking functions for departmental projects
* Prepares presentation materials
* Copies and files reports, documents and materials
* Coordinates outgoing faxes, mail and courier deliveries
* Completes check requests and expense reports for management approval and forwards to appropriate department for processing
* Follows-up on deadlines and assists with reports
* Establishes and maintains filing system
* Updates and changes distribution lists, correspondence lists, etc
* Functions as liaison with site associates, management and staff
* Notifies office administrator of office equipment problems or necessary repairs
* Processes vendor invoices for payment.
Qualifications
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two years experience in Administration or related field and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Intermediate Outlook and MS Word skills, Basic Excel skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills and keen attention to detail
* Sound business judgment in determining approaches to a variety of tasks and projects with strong problem solving abilities
* Customer service mind-set and a team player mentality
* Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
* Ability to multi-task
* Minimum typing speed of 45 wpm
Why You’d Want This Job
* Great opportunities for advancement with a well-respected national company
* Excellent benefits, including comprehensive health care, and 401(k)
* Paid vacation and 11 paid holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and President’s Day
* Upscale work environment
* Culture that respects work-life balance
* Fun group of people in a real team atmosphere
* Compensation: $44,000 base salary + benefits
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
PostingID: 1894405712
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Oh oracle54, I feel your pain! Luckily I have a friend with a SERIOUS bullshit detector and she flagged this one for me. I wanted to believe it SOOOOO BAAAAAD.
*********
Hello,
Congratulations! This is a tentative offer of employment for the available Administrative Assistant position in the corporate offices of Hurley USA.
As you know, this position pays a generous salary, plus benefits, and also provides potential to earn additional bonuses and incentives throughout the year. We are hiring rapidly at this time, and are fully prepared to make you an employment offer, provided that you comply with the rest of the recruitment terms.
This is a full-time position. You will be responsible for assisting the VP, filing, keeping track of interoffice expenses and supplies, reserving conference rooms, answering phones, planning travel for sales executives, payroll review, and other related tasks. Experience working as a receptionist, secretary, or administrative assistant is helpful, but not required as fully paid training is provided.
To accept these terms and move on to the final stage of the recruitment process, you must provide us with a current copy of your credit report to go in your employment file. Hurley USA, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to theft of company property. Your actual credit scores and payment history are not important to us; rather it is a means of verifying your identity, and will also serve as your acceptance of the position. Once you fill out the report, an email is automatically generated that notifies us of your acceptance of the position. Once we receive notification that you have completed the report, we immediately mail you new-hire paperwork along with times for the next orientation. Be sure to bring 2 forms of identification with you to the orientation.
Your free report can be obtained here: http://nationalreport.net/application02430/
We are hiring very aggressively, therefore this tentative offer of employent will expire three (3) full business days after the date sent. If you choose not to accept the offer, or have any questions, please email me directly.
We appreciate your interest in joining the team at Hurley USA, Inc. and hope you decide to come aboard!
Sincerely,
Kim Davis
Director of Human Resources
Hurley USA, Inc.
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