As we are committed to finding job scams, here are a few alerts for job seekers to watch for.
Be very careful about seeing job vacancies which consist of "home" shipping and receiving. This is a good way to not only get scammed for identity theft but to land yourself in jail for a time. This is truly illegal.
The email should have looked something similar to this:
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From: XXXXXXX <logistics.replies@gmx.com>
Date: Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 5:24 AM
Subject: XXXXXXXX, New Position Opened
To: XXXXXXXXX
VACANCY TITLE: Logistics Coordinator
WORKING HOURS: 9am-5:00pm Mon-Fri Full-Time Remote
SALARY: 28'000 - 32'000 per year
E-commerce company is looking for a motivated person to join our team. As Logistics Manager you will contribute with many functions in a detail-oriented environment. From order processing to mail handling and inventory control, this role covers diverse functions in the warehousing-logistics area.
Do you thrive on working unsupervised? Are you customer-oriented? If both yes - apply and join our team today!
Duties to include:
-Staying at home to sign for the deliveries from wholesalers.
-Prepare the shipment.
-Send the package.
-Complete various reports.
Requirements:
-Graduate diploma is desired
-Pronounced self-organization skills
-Effectual communication skills
-Ability to problem resolve and multi task
-A PC or Mac with Internet connection
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From: XXXXXXX <XXXXXXXX@gmx.com>
Date: Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 2:09 PM
Subject: Job opportunity for XXXXXXXX
To: XXXXXXXX
Hi,
US Parcel Distribution LLC is currently searching for people who are willing to try earning a living as a Shipping Clark.
We need committed and energetic people. Apart from solid income, working hard for our company will provide you with numerous perks and great career advancement prospects.
You must meet the following requirements to work as a Shipping Agent:
- You should have a US citizenship or permission to work in the US
- You should be of full age
- You should have a cell phone
- You should be free for three or four hours per day
Should you be interested, hurry up and contact us in order to get more detail: email. Our manager will get in touch with you at the earliest possible time and give you detailed information on this job.
All the best!
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