if you receive any messages from dc alarms or see any postings on craigslist about working from home answering emergency calls, it's yet another scam. in this case, the scammer gets paid by webex, which is where the link for the 'test' that they send will take you.
craigslist has become a home for scammers by the truckload, which makes it less and less useful. if they don't do something about that soon, folks will stop using them. maybe the time is right for a better-moderated classified ad site.
here is the message we received from dc alarm, for your reference. notice the obvious-scammage disclaimer at the end:
You recently replied to our job posting on Craigslist.org seeking
customer service reps/ virtual assistants.
You are receiving this email from me because your resume has
been reviewed , accepted and you have been selected as a
possible candidate for the advertised position.
We are seeking virtual assistants who will serve as customer
service representatives for our security alarm firm. We have
customers throughout 46 major cities who require 24 hour monitoring.
Your responsibilities will include monitoring remote alarms for faults and contacting the local engineers to service/ repair faulty alarms. You may also be required to take emergency calls.
Candidates should have average to above average office skills, good comprehension, and should be able to type at a fast pace.
Pay is $17.50 per hour and you should be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, with the maximum being 40 hours. Payments are made weekly via check or direct deposit. Calls will be routed to the phone number of your choice (this must be a US Number) during the time you are signed into our system only. This will not prohibit you from taking personal calls, as your screen will indicate when it is a call being routed from us. If calls are not answered after 8 rings they are re-routed to another representative.
All applicants need to attend a web based meeting where you will be shown each aspect of the job in details, as well as having any questions answered. Please set aside 1 hour to complete this and also be prepared to take notes. I have also attached 2 tests which will serve to gauge your comprehension and computer skills. In order to meet our deadline of 1st October start date, all documents, tests and orientation should be completed no later than 1st October 6pm EST.
To receive your invitation to the orientation webinar please visit our website at: http://www.profinsoft.com/webex/1st.php and create a trial account using the email you used to apply for the position.
After I receive your username and tests, I will send you a few manuals to look over, along with a choice of 2 times to attend orientation, and a file containing fully functional copies of all necessary in-house software that you will need to have installed and ready before the orientation webinar. It will not be necessary for you to purchase any other additional software programs for this job.
Please note you are not guaranteed employment until you receive an email from myself entitled "Welcome Aboard". Before this time all tests, orientation and paperwork must be completed, the results of which will determine your employment eligibility with us.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Mary Green
Recruitment and Training Manager
DC Alarms
Tel: 1-253-449-8258
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