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Alexis28
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Joined: 29 Mar 2007
Posts: 1
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# Posted: 29 Mar 2007 03:22
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OMG I am so grateful for you guys posting all of this. What happened for me is I came in here looking for a possible work at home job to be home with my kids, we're on welfare and my husband was out of work for the last few months so money is virtually non-existent...Anyway, I saw that job offer and responded to it, that was just today..And by accident came across this thread..Thank you guys so much, I just received the e-mail from him several minutes ago, apparently he is going by Alex Cooper now..I'm saving the e-mail just in case and I'll post it here in case anyone wants to look at it, even though it's pretty much like the other ones I've seen.
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Good day!
My name is Alex Cooper, manager of the Customer Assistance Department of the Business Pack company.
Our company is engaged in correspondence managing, distributing different goods worldwide, buying and reselling these goods.
Description of Goods :
- Consumer electronics of different kinds;
- Sport equipment;
- Luxuries;
- Home computers and computer components for desktop systems, notebooks, PDAs;
- Office equipment;
- Mobile equipment (cellular phones, pagers, GPSs etc.);
- Car parts (small car parts);
- Clothes;
We don't operate with goods which contain materials and technologies restricted
for export/import.
We plan to expand our activities and we are looking for smart people to train for
an assistant/manager position.Thank you for your application.
Job description:
People who get this job will have to follow these instructions:
1. Receive the correspondence from our company to his/her home address.
2. Report to our manager (every candidate will be included on the manager list)
3. Repack received items following the instructions which our manager will
send to you.
4. Receive money from our company for shipping and payment for each
shipped out package. The Money transfer method is described below. We offer $24 for each shipped out box. We'll sign a contract for a long-term partnership (6 or 12 months), by mail. You will receive prepaid USPS labels
so you are not responsible for s/h fees.
5. Fill in the forms and papers which will be shown in our managers instructions
(you will receive an e-mail instruction for each box).
6. Ship the package out using the specified shipping method (at this time we
use mainly EMS. Every USPS office can ship it with EMS Global Express.
7. Check your e-mail 5-6 times per day (every hour is welcome)
Please advise:
The source of the information about this open position ( a person, an e-mail letter, a newspaper, an ICQ message)
Could you describe educational background and professional experience, and your current position.
Please feel free to ask us any questions you may have.
Thank you,
Alex Cooper,
Business Pack
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While I'm here, is anyone familiar with the Zaken Corporation? Finding companies who have closeout merchandise and setting them up with the company and being paid for any successful transactions. I was interested in it whenever I have some money but afraid to spend that much money if it won't work out. Thanks! 
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Clan2
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Joined: 18 Jun 2007
Posts: 1
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# Posted: 18 Jun 2007 14:02
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He's back as "Alex Bitterman"
Hello,
my name is Alex Bitterman.
If you are looking for 100% a legit job where you have to work to earn
money not stay to earn money then this is the job for you.
ABOUT US:
Unicorn Shipping Inc - As the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services, Unicorn Shipping continues to develop the frontiers of logistics, supply chain management, and e-Commerce . . . combining the flows of goods, information, and funds.
PART-TIME POSITION:
We are currently accepting applications for Shipping / Receiving Clerk.
DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, performs routing manual and clerical duties related to the shipment or receipt of materials, supplies, equipment, and finished products. Checking goods against shipping documents, packing goods for shipment according to specifications, verifying identification and quantity of products, preparing bills of lading, posting weight and shipping charges, maintaining inventory of packaging supplies. Receiving activities include receipt and unpacking of goods, verifying identification and quantity, inputting records of goods received, rejects damaged, excess or misdirected goods, routes materials to proper destination. Must have experience with UPS and FedEx shipments, stable internet connection at home. Computer Literate a must
Ideal candidates will need to fill requisitions and orders in a timely manner, ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS & BENEFITS:
- More than 18 years old.
- An ability to reply promptly to the e-mails every day.
- An ability to receive phone calls from us.
- Weekends and holidays off (except Air Hubs);
- Comprehensive medical and life insurance for you and your dependents;
We offer excellent compensation, benefits and opportunities for personal growth, flexible hours, training and development, as well as the vacation schedule. Great opportunity to work in a fast paced environment and learn from a world-class organization.
If you are looking for a great job at a great company, solid opportunity and a career path to success, you've come to the right place!
We would LOVE to work with you, so reply to this posting and send us your resume today. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist.
Alex Bitterman
Unicorn Shipping Inc.
[email protected]
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duped
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Joined: 28 Jun 2007
Posts: 1
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# Posted: 28 Jun 2007 01:54
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I got duped!
He is now working under the name of Travis Spencer. And the company name: Cargo-direct.com
My suspicion arose after an email from him stating that I would receive parcels with a week and it has already been over two weeks and he has not responded to any of my emails.
I signed a contract and faxed him my DL. I am taking the appropriate measures to protect myself..i.e. filing police report, contacting the credit bureaus, FBI, etc..
I am reading everyone's messages and I am baffled that they date back to 1/2006 and it's 7/2007 and he's still not caught.
So be warned! here is the site:
http://www.cargo-direct.com/Vacancies.html
I saved all my correspondence with him and he's initial email reads like this:
Good day!
My name is Travis Spencer, manager of the Customer Assistance Department of the Cargo Direct company.
Our company is engaged in correspondence managing, distributing different goods worldwide, buying and reselling these goods.
Description of Goods :
- Consumer electronics of different kinds;
- Sport equipment;
- Luxuries;
- Home computers and computer components for desktop systems, notebooks, PDAs;
- Office equipment;
- Mobile equipment (cellular phones, pagers, GPSs etc.);
- Car parts (small car parts);
- Clothes;
We don't operate with goods which contain materials and technologies restricted
for export/import.
We plan to expand our activities and we are looking for smart people to train for
an assistant/manager position.Thank you for your application.
Job description:
People who get this job will have to follow these instructions:
1. Receive the correspondence from our company to his/her home address.
2. Report to our manager (every candidate will be included on the manager list)
3. Repack received items following the instructions which our manager will
send to you.
4. Receive money from our company for shipping and payment for each
shipped out package. The Money transfer method is described below. We offer $24 for each shipped out box. We'll sign a contract for a long-term partnership (6 or 12 months), by mail. You will receive prepaid USPS labels
so you are not responsible for s/h fees.
5. Fill in the forms and papers which will be shown in our managers instructions
(you will receive an e-mail instruction for each box).
6. Ship the package out using the specified shipping method (at this time we
use mainly EMS. Every USPS office can ship it with EMS Global Express.
7. Check your e-mail 5-6 times per day (every hour is welcome)
Please advise:
The source of the information about this open position ( a person, an e-mail letter, a newspaper, an ICQ message)
Could you describe educational background and professional experience, and your current position.
Is anybody at home during the business day to receive the parcels?
Please feel free to ask us any questions you may have.
Thank you,
Travis Spencer,
Cargo Direct
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Helene373
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Joined: 21 Jul 2007
Posts: 1
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# Posted: 21 Jul 2007 20:18
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I, too, have been duped. I just had the police here to ask them what to do with the packages. They told me to send them back. So far I have shipped out about 7 packages for this guy, mostly to Russia. It was a huge hassle, because of the customs packaging restrictions. I have spent my own money on packaging materials, UPS boxes to get the correct size, etc. I am disgusted. When I e-mail "Travis Spencer" now, he will NOT respond. There's a surprise!
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womanrocks2000
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Joined: 15 Aug 2007
Posts: 1
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# Posted: 15 Aug 2007 14:51
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WOW I JUST SENT HIM A REPY STATING THAT I WOULD SIGN AND SEND HIS CONTRACT TO HIM TOMMOROW,GETTING A NEW COMPUTER TODAY 8-16-17,.HIS NAME IS ALEX BITTERMAN,I ALSO SAW A DIFF NAME OUT OF ATLANTA WITH THE SAME NUMBER FAX 866-552-2073,THRU CAREER BUILDERS AS WELL.
THAT WAS CLOSE,THANKS
DONNA HAMMON
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findingouthow
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Joined: 16 Aug 2007
Posts: 2
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# Posted: 16 Aug 2007 19:26
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Do any of you have contact information for law enforcement? I think I have a lead on this. Thanks
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findingouthow
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Joined: 16 Aug 2007
Posts: 2
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# Posted: 17 Aug 2007 10:37
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Last night I called a credit card victim that this guy was trying to use. They did not know, yet, their credit card was being used. Thanks to THIS SITE, I think I may have saved that family lots of grief. I thought I might be able to use the information I had to stop this guy so I called the police department in the city of this victim.
Unfortunately, they can't do anything because a crime was not committed in their jurisdiction. I worked all afternoon trying to find a place to call about this and could not find a place. This is one of the problems with CC fraud - who has jurisdiction.
Thanks to this blog, though, I was able to take other steps that at least brought this organization's current fraud to a halt.
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lucky one
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Joined: 21 Aug 2007
Posts: 1
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# Posted: 21 Aug 2007 16:13
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I am so grateful I found this. I was just getting ready to sign the contract with this Alex Bitterman from France at Lendex Inc. just now and decided to googled the company and found this. I sent him my resume through career builders. What should I do?
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patton56
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Joined: 23 Aug 2007
Posts: 6
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# Posted: 23 Aug 2007 14:02
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Why hasn't cargo-direct.com been shut down?
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patton56
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Joined: 23 Aug 2007
Posts: 6
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# Posted: 23 Aug 2007 14:32
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Everyone that was duped need to file a complaint at http://www.ic3.gov/ Let's get this guy behind bars!
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Lea Sibeta Hope
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Joined: 27 Aug 2007
Posts: 1
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# Posted: 27 Aug 2007 12:18
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I just had the scariest experience in my life. I've been working for Travis Spencer with Cargo-Direct. Last week I received a package from Fed-Ex which was unusal in itself because normally I receive my parcels from UPS. None the less I accepted it. The next day which was Wednesday Fed Ex came by and picked it back up. That was really strange. I tried to find out but the company it was purchased from was closed so I thought I would call the next day which was Thursday. Well I am in the restroom and my husband is asleep and all of a sudden there is this really hard knocking on our front door not once but twice and I hear my husband saying he thinks its the Police, which it was and they had a warrant to search everything in our home including the computer. We had no problem letting them as we had nothing to hide. We thought we were working for a ligitamate company as I had checked them out to the best of my knowlege which after the police being here I found out wasn't very much knowledge. They showed up how these people can set up fake websites and all kinds of things which blew us away. Now we know how to check things out to a greater degree than ever before. They were extremely kind and found out we had no clue that what we were doing was receiving and shipping stolen goods and getting payed on top of it. Not a lot but the pay was helpful. But now I have no job which is a bummer.
If you ever see anything concerning a Travis Spencer or Cargo-Direct do not fall for it, it is a scam and were praying somehow they catch this person or persons and can prosicute them which I don't know how hard it is as they are out of the country from Russia actually. So far as we know they haven't stolen our identities but I have no bank but my husband is keeping an eye on his. This is really scary to experience something of this nature. I couldn't even sleep that night after being so upset. But we totally co-operated with the police and will continue to help them. So beware of this company and Travis Spencer. I imagine if he's not caught he will go on to use some other name and some other company name now that he's been on 60 minutes we heard also.
So if you ever see an ad saying they will pay you 24 usa dollars per parcel stay as far away from it as possible. That's the big hint plus the fact that its out of Russia.
I pray the Good Lord will stop him somehow someway and his other people that he is working with so this doesn't happen to anyone else.
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Lea Sibeta Hope
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jizzle
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Joined: 29 Aug 2007
Posts: 1
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# Posted: 29 Aug 2007 12:54
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Wow, so did the police actually take your computer? If so how did you get it back?
Man that is a horrible experience. Where do you live? Most police departments seem unable to actually investigate this sort of thing due to jurisdiction and stuff like that.
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patton56
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Joined: 23 Aug 2007
Posts: 6
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# Posted: 5 Sep 2007 17:29
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I'm amazed that this BBS posts our actual names. BS! I'm done!
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patton56
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Joined: 23 Aug 2007
Posts: 6
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# Posted: 5 Sep 2007 17:38
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I called the FBI and filled a report with the IC3.gov. Guess what? They don't care folks. And businesses don't care either. They have software that can identify identity theft but they don't use it because it cost a fee per transaction.
Cargo-direct is still up and running. why?
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MichaelYiu
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Joined: 9 Sep 2007
Posts: 1
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# Posted: 9 Sep 2007 14:58
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I applied to the cargo-direct.com opportunity, and was lucky enough not to get contacted again even after I faxed them my stuff. Thinking about it today, I searched for it and found this thread. Once I heard about all the sad stories, I wanted to help do something about it. I know that the whois database displays all information about a registered domain on the web. I had a domain once, and my domain info was displayed without me even knowing it.
So I looked up cargo-direct.com on the whois database, and here is all of the information of the person linked to cargo-direct.com. See if you all could do something with this. His real name might be Gregorij N Kogan!
WHOIS information for: cargo-direct.com:
[whois.nic.ru]
% By submitting a query to RU-CENTER's Whois Service
% you agree to abide by the following terms of use:
% http://www.nic.ru/about/servpol.html (in Russian)
% http://www.nic.ru/about/en/servpol.html (in English).
Domain name: CARGO-DIRECT.COM
Name Server: ns.masterhost.ru
Name Server: ns1.masterhost.ru
Name Server: ns2.masterhost.ru
Creation Date: 2007.05.01
Expiration Date: 2008.05.01
Status: DELEGATED
Registrant ID: GMJSLZN-RU
Registrant Name: Grigorij N Kogan
Registrant Organization: Grigorij N Kogan
Registrant Street1: ul. Vorovskogo, d. 124, kv.
Registrant Street1: 113. Kogan Grigorij Naumovich
Registrant City: Izhevsk
Registrant State: n/a
Registrant Postal Code: 426231
Registrant Country: RU
Administrative, Technical Contact
Contact ID: GMJSLZN-RU
Contact Name: Grigorij N Kogan
Contact Organization: Grigorij N Kogan
Contact Street1: ul. Vorovskogo, d. 124, kv.
Contact Street1: 113. Kogan Grigorij Naumovich
Contact City: Izhevsk
Contact State: n/a
Contact Postal Code: 426231
Contact Country: RU
Contact Phone: +7 3412 514813
Contact Fax: +7 3412 514813
Contact E-mail: [email protected]
Registrar: ANO Regional Network Information Center dba RU-CENTER
Last updated on 2007.09.09 22:33:53 MSK/MSD
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Domain Information
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Daily DNS Changes, ICANN Hosting Resources
Web Hosting, VPS, Managed Hosting,
Windows Hosting, Windows Servers
Copyright � 1999-2007
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ccryder
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Joined: 13 Oct 2007
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# Posted: 15 Oct 2007 00:11
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THEY ARE STILL AT IT THEY CONTACTED ME THROUGH CAREERBUILDER.COM WHERE I HAVE MY RESUME POSTED. NOW I WONDER IF IT IS SAFE TO POST YOUR RESUME ONLINE. DOES ANYONE KNOW.
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Bugaboo1
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Joined: 24 Feb 2006
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# Posted: 19 Nov 2007 23:24
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I never came back to update what had happened to me. I was directed by the FBI to open the packages I had received. Inside were packing slips with the company information manly high end tech items, laptops, digital cameras, mp3 players and the like.
They came from Staples.com, egghead.com and various sites that sold such items. I was directed to contact the companies and let them know I had the package and how I came about obtaining the package. The companies all sent call tags for the items to be picked up.
This also protected me. If anyone came back on those charges, the addresses, or tried to investigate the company has on file the circumstances under why and how I came upon the package and would not press charges against me for credit card theft or fraud.
This mans been out there a long time doing this, they do know he has been but have been unable to catch him because by the time they realize the fraud you are the one getting the packages and they come after you. You try to explain however will have no valid contact with Mr Bitterman or what ever name he choses to use this month and all contact numbers will no longer work.
I know when I fell for this within a week the email was taken down and the phone number for the initial fax was no longer in service. The western union transfers made to a friend of mine were always done through different cities, different agents and always in cash.
I was told by the FBI at the time it was a big racket out of Bulgaria that would buy SS numbers from hackers when things get hacked, liek banks, credit card companies etc. I knwo Home Depot was hacked not long ago and peopels SS #'s were stolen. They buy these up, purchase high end items in the US under fake credit cards, have you ship them off to different parts of th world and you are verifying on customs forms whats in the package and why you are sending it. So you are the one left holding the bag when the fraud is discovered and some people haven't been so lucky andhave been convicted of fraud due to this...as per what the FBI told me at the time.
I covered myself with credit protection and with contacting the companies and returning the merchandise. I recommend if anyone is involved in this scam they do the same so it doesn't come back after you.
My friend who was involved in this as well was waiting for a transfer from this person for work she had performed and around the time the phone number stopped working the money stopped coming as well. So eventually the money will end and you'll be left with a bunch of packing material and such you don't need, paid for, and will never receive compensation with, and if worst case scenario, a felony charge and ordered to pay restitution on anything they can find carried a customs form under your name.
Be safe!
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richardson500
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Joined: 25 Nov 2007
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# Posted: 25 Nov 2007 19:43
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Do anyone know anything about a company by the name of Venice-USA and the contact person is named Ban Coal? This company sounds a lot like the company you all are talking about. Can someone give me some info?
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JH2360
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Joined: 3 Dec 2007
Posts: 1
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# Posted: 3 Dec 2007 21:10
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Wow, I guess I am one package too late.. Just received my first this morning and 2 more due to arrive tomorrow. I (was) working for a group called Global Trans Jet. OK so now qhat do I do. I have a Bose sound system sitting on kitchen counter. What a mess! I gues credit protection is number one on the list tonight and then contact authorities in the morning. Who should I contact?
Also.. received a $1,300 check from Budapest last week and then a company by the name of Barton Industries emailed me and told me to cash the check, take 10% for myself and then they will let me know where to forward the rest. What's funny is the check Fake??) is from a gentleman out of New York. Man am I in a heap of trouble. I still have the check and not sure what to do. This really bites! Just trying to make a living! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! Doom, despair and agony on me...
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cindyn84
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Joined: 13 Dec 2007
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# Posted: 13 Dec 2007 10:53
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I have recieved an email just the same as above except the name of the person is different and company name is different. Thanks for the heads up!!! Here is the email I received:
From: [email protected]
Subject: Shipping / Receivi ng Clerk Position! !!
Hello, my name is Stewart Woodward .
If you are looking for 100% a legit job where you have to work to earn
money not stay to earn money then this is the job for you.
ABOUT US:
Unicorn Shipping Inc - As the world's largest package delivery company
and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and
logistics services, Unicorn Shipping continues to develop the frontiers of
logistics, supply chain management, and e-Commerce . . . combining the
flows of goods, information, and funds.
PART-TIME POSITION:
We are currently accepting applications for Shipping / Receiving Clerk.
DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, performs routing manual and clerical duties
related to the shipment or receipt of materials, supplies, equipment,
and finished products. Checking goods against shipping documents,
packing goods for shipment according to specifications, verifying
identification and quantity of products, preparing bills of lading, posting weight
and shipping charges, maintaining inventory of packaging supplies.
Receiving activities include receipt and unpacking of goods, verifying
identification and quantity, inputting records of goods received, rejects
damaged, excess or misdirected goods, routes materials to proper
destination. Must have experience with UPS and FedEx shipments, stable
internet connection at home. Computer Literate a must
Ideal candidates will need to fill requisitions and orders in a timely
manner, ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS & BENEFITS:
- More than 18 years old.
- An ability to reply promptly to the e-mails every day.
- An ability to receive phone calls from us.
- 40$ per each processed package;
- Weekends and holidays off (except Air Hubs);
- Comprehensive medical and life insurance for you and your dependents;
We offer excellent compensation, benefits and opportunities for
personal growth, flexible hours, training and development, as well as the
vacation schedule. Great opportunity to work in a fast paced environment
and learn from a world-class organization.
If you are looking for a great job at a great company, solid
opportunity and a career path to success, you've come to the right place!
We would LOVE to work with you, so reply to this posting and send us
your resume today. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put
it in the hands of a specialist.
Please reply ONLY to our e-mail: [email protected]
Stewart Woodward
Hope this helps others.
Cindy
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dallen
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Joined: 14 Jan 2008
Posts: 1
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# Posted: 14 Jan 2008 19:53
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I was duped too !! I worked for Travis Spencer at Cargo direct, sent 6 packages and never received paycheck. A detective called me though and said if I got any more packages, return to sender and I received a check, not to cash in, but get in touch with him. I am disabled and really needed to make some money from home, which I will never do again !
Diane
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click1800
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# Posted: 14 Jul 2009 22:27
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Okay my situation seems to be the same but a bit different. I had applied for a job on Monterey Bay Jobs and i got respond 1 month later by a guy name Greg (no last name)
In his first email he wrote writing this-
Are you looking for a part time job? I am looking for someone who can handle my personal and business errands at his/her spare time. Someone who can offer me these services: Mail services: Receive my mails and drop them off at Fed ex(nothing illegal).Shop for Gifts Sit for delivery( at your home) or pick items up at nearby post office at your convenience.
Let me know if you will be able to offer me any of these services.
I responded back to him saying that im out of the US at the moment but that i wont be back a month from now (this date)
So he wrote back and said in the 2nd email
I would love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on business and then
I am in Australia so there will be no interview. I will prepay you in advance to do my shopping. I will also have my mails and packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to stay at your house to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience"
When you get my mails/packages; you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You don't have to put money out of your pocket, all you have to do is have packages shipped to your house and do my shopping. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content. The content of the packages are computer and electronics, clothing business and personal letters. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work between 15 and 20hrs a month. How much will you charge per month? I will pay $500. That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town. I work in real estate and I own an Art Gallery in Australia. I will return to America in March so this process will be on going till then. If you don't mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term. Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position.
Hope to hear from you soon."
Can anyone tell me if this is either a scam or a personal assistant offer?
Thanks-
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Al Gomez
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