this stay at home job a scam?

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so I'm back to being Mr. Mom & is looking for something to fill the time in between...

saw a craigslist posting & replied to it; here's the following email



-----Original Message-----
To: legallybl0nde80 <[email protected]>
Sent: Sun, Sep 11, 2011 6:01 pm
Subject: Re: stay at home job

scam... thank you for the reply

From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 11:59 AM
Subject: Re: stay at home job

Good Morning,

Thank you for your interest in the at home position. First and foremost let me assure you this is NOT a scam. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have to put you at ease. Below is a breakdown of the Job Outline, Requirements and the next step you will need to take in order to get started:

Job Outline:

Work from home (or wherever you have internet access)
Earn between $250-$500/week (depending on the amount of time you're willing and able to put into it)
Complete Training Outline will be provided
Legitimate with the American Business Standards for online work
You set your own hours

Job Requirements:

Computer with valid email address
Ability to follow simple directions
Good typing skills
Basic computer, internet and email knowledge

This is a home based employment opportunity. It is perfect for a stay at home mom or dad, college student, or anyone who has the spare time and wants to earn extra money. There are no surveys, no cold calling, no blogging and no click banks. You will actually need to work with your computer, answering emails at least 4 hours/day helping and guiding other people. You have the ability to set your own hours. Work is available all day, every day.

You will be processing applications online. All training will be provided in our step by step easy to follow training packet. This is a REAL home based business that gives you the opportunity to make at least $100/day. This is NOT a get rich quick system. The average person can and has made up to $300-$500/wk. The amount you earn is 100% up to you and how much time and effort you're able and willing to put into this.

This is a simple data entry position. You are paid through your Secure PayPal account. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can set up one for free at http://www.paypal.com.

The training kit you will be provided with will give you step by step directions on how to get started and how to improve your financial situation. Once you receive the training kit, you have the ability to start work IMMEDIATELY. There is a one time fee for the training kit of $12.00. This fee can be sent via PayPal to this email address: [email protected] (the o in blonde is a zero).

THERE ARE NEVER ANY ADDITIONAL FEES, EVER. THERE IS NO FINE PRINT. THIS IS A ONE TIME ONLY FEE. This position is not a multi-level marketing scheme, or a pyramid scheme. It is a legitimate job and whatever money you bring in is yours and yours alone.

The training kit you will receive after the PayPal fee is paid gives you step by step directions on how to get started. Once you receive the training kit you're one step closer to making extra cash. Best of luck to you on your new endeavor. Please feel free to reach out to me should you have any additional questions or concerns.

Thank You for your time and Good Luck

Sincerely,

Vanessa-Elizabeth



-----Original Message-----
To: job-qbfs9-2589834435 <[email protected]>
Sent: Sat, Sep 10, 2011 4:04 am
Subject: stay at home job


you peaked my interest, please send more info and i'll decide if it's a scam or not
and she replies" Far from a scam - you're welcome - best of luck to you :o)"

then I add, " If you provide the initial investment & if I make that much during my 1st week, I'll gladly reimburse you."

well, no replies after that :whistle:

feel free to spam that email address :crazy:

or if someone is more desperate than I am and want to take the plunge, update this thread. Thanks in advance :wavey:
Last edited by ricebike on Mon Sep 12, 2011 7:43 am, edited 1 time in total.


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Heh, why not contact a temp agency or something?

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Glad you didn't get caught up in that. I'd be skeptical of any employer contact with the email address "[email protected]".

Oh, and it's "piqued", not "peaked". ;) As a rule of thumb, spell check any correspondence with potential employers.

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I think this one gets filed under "if you have to ask..."

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Yep. Keep this in mind: if you're applying to a business that requires you to send in a fee to be hired, ask, "Is their business the collection of fees?"

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IBCoupe wrote:Heh, why not contact a temp agency or something?
yeeaaaaaaaap

done; i'm going back to being a delivery driver for FedEx Home Delivery through Randstad... just as a Saturday-only driver for now... i'm already experienced in this job as a FT summer cover driver already, so it just makes sense to follow through & get paid by the hour through that temp agency. (this branch & Ground are run by subcontractors)

I just need to get some mo' NICOtot $ for diapers n stuff

so if this is a scam, please feel free to use your internetz powers & spam her email

i'll still await her latest reply, justin case ;)

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Don't we have sleuths to find out who and where she is and to, I dunno, google her?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VJkFhpE1Pg

Mr. mom reminded me of that song by lonestar LOL.. :)


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