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Monster.com Transfer Manager Scam

If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is to good to be true.

I'll admit, I read through it twice and almost replied. I do have a resume on monster but then i thought to myself, "wait a minute my resume is private!" So i did a quick google search and found out very quickly this this is indeed a scam preying on job-hunters. Here’s the full text, hopefully this gets some pagerank and keeps anyone from falling for this crap:



Dear [Full Name]

We have found your resume at monster.com


We would like to suggest you a job of a Transfer Manager
in your city in our company. Your goal will be to process
payments between our company and our clients through
the bank checques with remote Internet operations.
There will be detailed instruction with each payment order.
It is a commission based position. We guarantee that you
will get about 10% of each processed payment.

This job allows you to:

- Get additional free time;

- Get financial independence working only 3-5 hours per day;

- Efficiently work at home;

- Develop high selfrespect and esteem.

Common requirements and abilities:

- Ability to create good administrative reporting;

- Prior customer service experience is a good benefit;

- Internet and e-mail skills; Experience in online work;

- Effective interaction with customers;

- Willingness to take the responsibility to set up and achieve goals;


Salary:$1100-$1600 per week
Current Vacancies: 3

If you are interested, or if you need some more information,
please contact me directly at via my personal email address.
I will need

- your mobile telephone number

- your full name

- mail address

so I can send you the contract and other paperwork
necessary for you to get started. I am looking
forward to hear from you soon as possible.
Sponsors
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c'est un article que nous trouvons aussi sur nos mails en France....c'est une arnaque pour vider vos comptes bancaires Good luck and ignore this kink of mail!!
this looks legitimate as they even have a web site This is what i received when i said i am intrested should I" proceed still further please advice --------------------------------------------------------- Dear myname PLEASE, DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL, PLEASE REPLY TO employee@worldmarketinvest.com We have found your resume at Monster.com and would like to suggest you a " Financial Agent " vacancy. We have studied your resume and are happy to inform you that your skills completely meet our requirements for this position. Below you can get acquainted with the whole range of services provided by our company. If you agree to undertake a job in our company as a Financial Agent you should proceed as following myname - Your job will consist in the following: - Receive the check from our clients - To cash carrying amount within a business day, excluding days off 8 of the amount are left for yourself as a commission. You take it immediately - The rest of the sum is to be sent via western union to us to the address which will be mentioned in the e-mail. Transaction fees shall be paid out of the same sum. Your salary in the amount of $ 1500 will be effected into your account on the 15- th of each month Aleiman IF YOU ARE WILLING TO WORK WITH US PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS - Your full name - Your postal address - Your phone number DOWNLOAD CONTRACT HERE http://worldmarketinvest.com/contract.doc We need you to sign the contract and send it us back via e-mail employee@worldmarketinvest.com or by fax: (866) 875-1667 You can get started as soon as our juridical department fulfills identification. Our Company Future Invests Inc. the competence of leading consultants, specialists and analysts in the sphere of investment and strategic consulting. Project groups and a high-qualified manager are assigned to each project. This method guarantees individual approach to every client, adequate understanding of his problems and in the meantime allows solving a complete range of objectives settled. Competence in business specifity of every client ensures a high level of service granted. While dealing with us, our clients appreciate not only individual and complex approach to their order, but also a high level of responsibility for the results obtained. The portfolio of successful projects carried out byFuture Invests Inc. is a striking illustration to this fact. Our consulting service is a real support for business. We solve concrete problems, such as investment and finance attraction, successful entry into the market, acquisition and sale of business, etc. We cooperate with the largest and most competent consultant experts and closely communicate with national and worldwide corporations, finance and strategic investors and banks for our clients' convenience in the process of the goals' achievement. In order to enhance the efficiency of your business, we offer professional service in the spheres of trading, optimization of business-processes, investment and property's transformation for national and international enterprises. Our goals are to build and maintain long-term business relations: partnership - with clients and suppliers social responsibility - with staff , government and society We would like the members of business community to know that Future Invests Inc. is: a leader on the market of professional services a trustworthy and reliable team of competent experts oriented on clients a company, rendering B2B services on principally new level - professional services and complex projects in the sphere of investment, property transformation and business-processes optimization. Cooperation with our company is an opportunity to: provide your enterprise with all the necessary resources, attracting investments make a profitable capital investment obtain professional advisory support for investment problems cancel the accounting and legal services upkeep concentrate directly on Your business You can find more information on our web-site: http://www.worldmarketinvest.com We hope for mutual favorable cooperation
This is some sort of money laundering. Who needs someone to cash a check and then Western Union the proceeds to another place? Are you kidding me?! Too suspicious.
I got this today as well. Almost makes you want to use the old fashioned way of searching for jobs in the want ads...
With all the scams so easily mass run on the internet, I'm glad blogs like this exist. I already felt that this was laundering $$, but replied back asking a few questions about that fact and they sent an auto reply that read just as seen above. Also with the name "Future Invests Inc." it just sounded hokey. Having the time to do a quick google search now, I'm very glad good guys still are out there protecting the general web population from scammers. Keep up the good work everyone!
Another tip off can be if you read through their web site ( http://worldtradeinvesting.com/) it reads like it has not been proofed and is VERY centered around finding people to employ. How many company websites have you been to where employment is that prominant on their web site? Actual quote from their site, "Our IT experts are working at creation of increasingly convenient methods of money processing and provide every our manager with support and advice."
Job offer We have found your resume at monster.com and would like to suggest you a "Cash manager" Nj liN vacancy. We have thoroughly studied your resume and are happy to inform you that your skills ZTk xMT completely meet our requirements for this position. Nj liN Njli Nj Our company buy, sell, and exchange digital currencies, like E-gold and E-bullion. ZjF mYWQ This is a part-time position. Your schedule will be flexible. You will need to spend on average 1-2 hours Njl iN per day, Monday-Friday. This is a work-at-home position. All communication will be online. Zj FmYW Nj liNj General requirements: Njl iN * Applicants must be at least 21-years-old ZjF mYW * Good communications skills Zj FmY * Honesty, responsibility and promptness in operations; Nj BkM * YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN BANK OF AMERICA OR WAMU OR CITIBANK ACCOUNT; ZTRl MTF ZWIx YmV A position within our company on a trial period for one month starting from the beginning of the work will Yj Yz be offered to the successful applicants. During this trial period you will be receiving training and online support while working and being paid. Employees on a one month trial period are evaluated at Zj Fm least one week prior to the end of their trial period. The supervisor can recommend termination, during the YjY zNzN trial period. At the completion of the trial period, the supervisor can recommend continued employment, Yj YzN extension of trial period, or termination. Zj FmYW During the trial period you will be paid $1,500 per month. You will also be keeping 8 percent commission Nj liNj from every payment received from our customer. With the current volume of clients on average your YjYz Nz overall income will add up to $3,000 USD per month. After the trial period your base salary will go up to ZjF mYWQ $2,250 USD per month, plus 8 percent commission.After the trial period you may ask for additional hours or Njli NjM4 proceed full-time. If you are interested in this position, and would like to know more, please e-mail me: report.globalfinanceinvesting@gmail.com Mm RkZ We will contact you within 24-hours
this is fraud dont reply to this
I got this on sunday and im glad i didnt reply to this, i went to the website and it looked so make shift, and it was funny that there was no one in America to contact to talk to about this position. It did kinda sound like money laundering, very etchy
I just got this one sent to my email after I responded to what I thought was a legit company. The min. I read using my own personal or business account I was like please! We are happy you showed interest in vacancy created in our company. My name is Linda Mitchell and I'm company HR-Manager. I'd like to tell you about company itself and about its line. Our occupation: to draw up and arrange settlements between the parts – partners checking over the financial operations preparation for large loans we appear as the guarantor of a big number of financial operations We have a lot of constant important clients who appreciate our service. We offer a wide spectrum of service and we appreciate each client which number grows invariably in conditions of vulnerability from fraud contemporary stage of Internet finance development. With the purpose of optimization of expenses and to protect financial stream when working in the Internet, our clients work through the personal agent. This helps them to speed up the process of funds transference from one hand to another. Besides unlike the banks we give much more extensive spectrum of services which are required to our clients. Our motto – a client should be satisfied despite everything. And now some words about the vacancy we are glad to offer you. Our company appeals for cooperation the holders of the own business name or business account of any type (business checking, business savings,.... etc). If you don't have your own business account, we are happy to help you with its registration. Also we can use your personal account. You can combine the job in our company with other place of employment. You should be extremely responsible and disciplined at discharge of your official obligations. You need to check up your e-mail 6 times a day and to be ready to accept the calls from our manager. What's important for us is your desire to become our employee. For our employees the greater system of bonuses and encouragements is anticipated. You can read report about our company at the Better Business Bureau: http://www.labbb.org/BBBWeb/Forms/Business/CompanyReportPage_Expository.aspx?CompanyID=13042090 If you are satisfied with our demands which are, as you've already seen, easy enough – the desire to work and develop, then reply to this e-mail and we will send all further instructions. Yours sincerely, Linda Mitchell Business & Professional Consultants Inc.
We have reviewed your resume at Monster.com and are eager to inform you that we are ready to offer you a vacant position of the "Financial Agent". NzQ wND Nj liN We looked through your skills and became sure that you correspond to our requirements. The position of the "Financial Agent" will require from you a half-day activity. Your work will consist in transferring money among our clients. Job scheme will comprise the following:Nm QxZD 1. You get a check by mail.ZTJ lZmF 2. Than you cash itMjd jZ 3. You transfer the money to our clientsOTg 4M Your earning will be 8 % of the amount of each check.NzEy OTZ Additionally we are going to effect you $ 1500 as your salary at the end of each month. OTU zNm Required skills to start this job:OWR iYz - Honesty, responsibility and promptness in operations;Ym Mz - Prior customer service experience is a good benefit; MT Y0 - Internet and e-mail skills; Experience in online work;NT M3Z - Good communications skills ZD I0Mm Njl iN This job will allow you to: Njli NjM - Get additional free time; MGF kZTU - Get financial independence working only 3-5 hours per day; MG Fk - Develop high selfrespect and esteem. MG FkZT General requirements: Njl iN - Willingness to take the responsibility to set up and achieve goals; YjRj ZTB - Internet and e-mail skills; Experience in online work; Yj RjZT - Effective interaction with customers; Ym Yz - Prior customer service experience is a good benefit;YzZ lNDk In addition we will be able to offer you $ 2500 as a monthly payment after completion of the trial period. Zm ViO In case you are interested in the position, please answer this message. We will get in touch with you within 2 working days. NDJ iN
I answer the e-mail but just put "ok ,thank you, . Thats it . you think that goin to be a problem?
OK, here is a similar one from the Mendez Group, based in Boise, ID supposedly. They require same-day transfer of funds and indicate that they can and will deduct any associated business losses should funds not be received & transferred on the same day. Hello, We appreciate your interest in open vacancy in our Company. In the future please contact me at the following e-mail address: job@mendez-groupli.cn The main strategic objective of Mendez Group Inc. is to dominate in the corporate market of internet trading by means of providing internet users with universal and versatile financial instrument of payment for goods and services available for sale in the web. The tactical goal of our Company is to ensure the most reliable security level and at the same time simplicity of use and availability. We are happy to offer you the Financial Agent position. The job qualification does not require either any special knowledge or great deal of time and effort. Job Requirements: - 18 years and older; - bank account (business account in preference); - internet access and contact telephone where you can be reached at any time We welcome competent and reliable attitude to work, responsibility and initiative in search of the most efficient ways of job implementation. You have to be available for contacts during the working hours and strictly follow directions of the Company. You have a chance to make a first step to your successful future today! Each Independent Agent is provided with employment benefits after successful probationary period (30 days). The employment benefits include: - stock options; - child care subvention; - flex-time; - business casual attire; - professional development programs Also you will be able to enjoy the following advantages: -long term credit (up to 8 year period); -free training in improvement of professional skills in international educational centers -participation in incentive bonus programs -unlimited opportunities for career promotion You will find detailed description of your future job following the link: http://www.mendez-groupli.cn/e/index.php?page=r_98 FAQ (we strongly recommend to read) : http://www.mendez-groupli.cn/e/index.php?page=r_19 Complete information about our company is here: About Mendez Group Inc. : http://www.mendez-groupli.cn/e/index.php?page=r_1 President's word: http://www.mendez-groupli.cn/e/index.php?page=r_3 Management Team: http://www.mendez-groupli.cn/e/index.php?page=r_4 Some important facts: 1. You don't need to invest your own money to get started. 2. Our Company undertakes to reimburse part of expenses which are incurred in connection with money transfer (WIRE or by Western Union/Money gram system) should money transfer charges exceed 3. At that, your net profit will amount to 5-8 of the total sum of payment processing operations. 3. Each remittance will be accompanied by an invoice ensuring legal validity of transaction 4. The Company offers incentive bonus program based on results of work and including several factors, i.e. total sum of money transferred, payment processing time, etc. If you are interested in the offered vacancy or have any questions please contact us at e-mail address: job@mendez-groupli.cn Please read our FAQ before asking any questions. Most answers could be found there. We sincerely hope to see you in Mendez Group Inc. team as soon as possible! Sincerely, Melinda Alam Mendez Group Inc. HR Department job@mendez-groupli.cn Phone: +1 2086297972 Fax: +1 2085758160
Dear my name , Mendez Group Inc., online company with world reputation is expanding and looking for new representatives! We need independent agents, who can represent our company in regions. Agent should receive and process payments from our clients. It's not a full-time position. You will be busy only 8-11 hours per week. Full-time job can be proposed as soon as official representatives' network starts functioning. We appreciate serious employees and pay properly. Total salary depends on your activity. Minimum salary is 2300 USD a month, but if you complete all tasks in time, your salary will rise up to 4500 USD. NOTE: base salary for full-time employees is several times more. If you are interested in our proposal and would like to learn more, please fill in the form below and email to: mendez.job.alam@gmail.com ===========FORM==========FROM============ Name and surname:_____________________ Country: _________________ Preferred call time:______________ Phone: _______________________ ===========FORM==========FROM============ Our managers will contact you within 48 hours by e-mail or by phone. We found your resume at www.hotjobs.com. This letter confirms that your resume has been duly processed and your skills completely meet our requirements for the Financial Manager vacancy. Yours faithfully, Melinda Alam, Mendez Group Inc.
Does anyone know anything about mendez group Inc
Same thing here as Mendez group just as different name, everything else is word for word but listed as HUB Group, Inc. the email looks very credible right down to the presidents work and management team. however, I was confused because this company was not the same HUB Group Inc. that was listed in Manta or DnB which got me checking further. I am now going to cross reference the domain with internic and see how long their website has been active and who owns it.
After reading everything in the e-mail I knew that it didn't look right, then reading the website I thought it sounded legit but it didn't sound legal... After reading up on the circumstances of the job I immediately realized that it was a known scam. Here is the e-mail that I received. --------------------------------------------------------------------
Our company is involved in purchase, sale and exchange of Internet currencies, such as and etc. Our branches are located in Finland, Germany and Sweden. Presently we have an open part-time position of Transfer Manager in USA. We have found your CV at CarrerBuilder.com and consider that you meet all the requirements of proposed position. We are seeking for a competent person to join our team. If you are interested in possessing of new expertise, start a new career and wish to receive a better slary, we would be glad to take you on. Vacancy information: The work of Transfer Manager includes infrequent receipt of payments (via your bank account) from US customers and subsequent transfer of funds via Wire Transfer Services to our company, and deciding side points connected with the job. We will provide you with comprehensive instructions for each remittance. You will surely enjoy a versatile experience of Transfer Manager s position offered by our company. Our company will undertake for all the fees and side payments. Our best candidate should: * Have an ability to work as a telecommuter * Be honest-minded, responsible, punctual and operative in work * Be a person aged from 21 to 65 * Have 3 10 free hours per week * Be a competent PC user * Have an experience in consumer service industry (preferable) * Have excellent communications skills * Be USA citizen We offer an average compensation of $700-1400 per week. Compensation is commission-based (you obtain up to 8 % of each completed transfer). Take all the advantages of Transfer Manager s position, such as: * Increased free personal time * Financial sovereignty achieved in short terms * Availability to work efficiently as a telecommuter, with a very flexible schedule * Universal esteem and self-respect WE WILL UNDERTAKE FOR ALL THE FEES CONNECTED WITH YOUR EMPLOYMENT If you find the above agreeable with your character and personality, and you would like to be a part of our team, please fill this form . We would be pleased to provide you with comprehensive information (web sites, licenses and etc.) and also to answer all your questions.
I even called the number that was given and spoke to someone that told me it was legit...Susan White had the thickest foreign accent, barely intelligible. That is a pretty good indicator when the most American sounding name belongs to the someone you can barely understand.

Hello,


We appreciate your decision to join our company. Now applications are processed

online. It helps us to both save time and avoid all mail related delays.


Procedure of a new employee registration with Scope Group Inc. undergoes three

mandatory stages:


1. Please register at this link to receive a personal account in our online

system: http://www.scope-group.cc/member/registration1.php


For prompt and correct use of all of the online functions, please refer to the

online account manual at http://www.scope-group.cc/member/manual/


NOTE: As you will be receiving bank transfers for our international

clients, please provide your bank essentials. To avoid unnecessary

problems, please be very careful while completing this form.


2. Download the Contract form at this link: http://www.scope-group.cc/agreement.pdf


Familiarize yourself with all the clauses of the Contract. Complete the contract

form and upload its scanned copy into your Task Manager account (use login

and password you have chosen)


The contract comes into effect since the moment of your Task Manager account

activation. We would like to mention that electronic form of the Contract has the same validity as

the contract signed personally by both parties.


3. For identity verification and fraudulent registration prevention, please

upload a scanned copy of your valid ID or driving license into your Task Manager

account (use login and password you have chosen). If you hesitate to send

us copies of your documents, any utility bill will do, provided that your

domicile is mentioned.


We guarantee complete privacy of your personal data and would like to emphasize

that our company strictly carries out its commitments as regards private information

and confidentiality of private and business information protection. We make use of reliable

means of physical, electronic and administrative security with the view of

protection of private information entrusted to us. You will find detailed

information on this matter in our Policy on Private Information Security following

the link: http://www.scope-group.cc/e/index.php?page=r_16


If you're unable to upload the documents into Task Manager account please use

fax. Here is the number: +1 6464789391


Your Task Manager account will be activated when we receive all the necessary documents

from your side. After activation you will be contacted by your personal supervisor.


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at job@scope-group.cc



Best wishes,


Susan White

Scope Group Inc.

job@scope-group.cc

Phone: +1 6468459159

Fax: +1 6464789391
well im a young job seeker that is in great need of something for income and i got one of these emails to be a transfer manager. i didn't know what to think about it....i didn't really understand what the job was so i googled it and this popped up. so thank you everyone. you might have saved me from some big trouble. :)
The job description posted above helps you figure out what scam it is. They send you a check. You deposit the check, keep part of the money, and immediately take the rest of the money out of your account and send it via a Western Union money order wire. A few days later, the check bounces because it wasn't tied to an actual account. You are out the money you spent on the money order since it really can't be traced or refunded. So, for the negligible cost of printing up a fake check, they've made a nice amount of cash, and you're out that same amount (plus the fee to wire the money.) This is a really sad scam as it specifically targets the unemployed.
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