we received the following email from a company we never contacted - yet another scammer pretending to offer a job, but in reality conning folks in order to get their contact information:
Thank you for taking the time to reply to our
job posting here at Paragon Market Research.
Our company develops market research for national
retail establishments. They depend upon our online
data collection methods so they can develop
better marketing campaigns.
Because we have received too many fake resume
attachments from our Craigslist posting, we have
to ask you to not send your resume directly to us
at this e-mail address. Instead, please follow these
instructions so that we can actually view your resume:
You need to head over to one of our websites to
complete all of your basic information on pages 1-2.
PLEASE NOTE – The first portion of general information
will be using our website form, but at the bottom of
the form on page 2 there will be a drop-down menu.
Be sure the select that you are a job applicant from this
drop-down menu. If you do not select this option before
clicking submit, then your information will go into our
regular customer database, and I will not be able to get
your resume promptly.
You can begin filling out the basic information and
upload your resume here:
http://www.alphatricorp.com/pz5.html
I personally apologize for the extra step, but this
will insure us that we receive your application with
no problems AND it also assures us that you are a real
person and that you can follow instructions carefully.
Again, thank you for showing a sincere interest in
our position. I look forward to speaking with you more!
Here is that link again: http://www.alphatricorp.com/pz5.html
Samantha Martin
HR Director
Paragon Market Research
we've also got an example of one of the craigslist postings from the scammers that try to sell you to online colleges or rack up texting fees. these are fairly easy to spot, once you've seen a few. the giveaway is the salary listing - they all show an extremely broad range:
The new incumbent will need to have a flexible attitude and be a strong self starter.
Skills and responsibilities
all incoming calls and general office activity
first point of contact for customer inquires
work through leads and prospects in support of the sales staff
Excellent telephone skills and ability to initiate contact with prospective customers
Microsoft Office and strong writing skills are a must
Sales Force administration experience is a definite plus/requirement
Experience in organizing for trade shows and training events
Logistics and shipping experience
Marketing admin assistance.Make email adds, facilitate campaigns and other graphic ability. Mail merge and mass emails
Best if the person is an ambitious go getter with great interpersonal skills. You can design this job and make it your own
Professionalism and friendliness is required
Location: Cleveland
Compensation: $31,596 - $91,927
This is a part-time job.
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.
if you spot any of these on craigslist, please flag them for removal. if we can get these blocked as soon as they appear, sooner or later these losers will give up, and this part of craigslist will actually be useful again.
