Comments on: Scams Targeting Job Seekers http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/ We help you search jobs, build a resume, and easily apply to millions of jobs. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:36:37 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Virginia Guess http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/comment-page-1/#comment-5336 Virginia Guess Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:47:45 +0000 http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/#comment-5336 Let me begin by saying I have been a longtime fan, first time commenter. I figured I should probably say thanks for posting this piece (and all your others), and I'll be back! Let me begin by saying I have been a longtime fan, first time commenter. I figured I should probably say thanks for posting this piece (and all your others), and I’ll be back!

]]> By: Rita Ashley, Job Search Coach http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/comment-page-1/#comment-5074 Rita Ashley, Job Search Coach Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:15:46 +0000 http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/#comment-5074 I am a frequent blogger on job search issues. I recently wrote a blog about traps recruiters set http://www.jobsearchdebugged.com/blog/?p=279. I was amazed at the hate mail from recruiters though job seekers thanked me. Candidates need to know about scams (thank you, I will link to this on my blog) and bad behaviors in order to focus their job search using competent, reputable recruiters. The more they know what to look for, the faster the bad guys will go away. Good job! Rita Ashley, Job Search Coach Author: Job Search Debugged Author: Networking Debugged ritathejobcoach@gmail.com www.jobsearchdebugged.com I am a frequent blogger on job search issues. I recently wrote a blog about traps recruiters set http://www.jobsearchdebugged.com/blog/?p=279. I was amazed at the hate mail from recruiters though job seekers thanked me.

Candidates need to know about scams (thank you, I will link to this on my blog) and bad behaviors in order to focus their job search using competent, reputable recruiters. The more they know what to look for, the faster the bad guys will go away. Good job!

Rita Ashley, Job Search Coach
Author: Job Search Debugged
Author: Networking Debugged
ritathejobcoach@gmail.com
http://www.jobsearchdebugged.com

]]> By: Jill http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/comment-page-1/#comment-5073 Jill Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:02:34 +0000 http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/#comment-5073 I have had several of those job offers. One said they could not cash money orders in the UK. I lived there and I know that to be a bunch of BS. There are plenty of banks in the UK that will do that. I agree with you Matt. Ripoffreport.com is an excellent place to look prior to contacting anyone. I was told by Shawn Casey people that I was chosen to have a mentor for a year and it was normally 7k but I could get it for less. They just wanted 50.00 down and 50.00 a month. Told them I wasn't going to part with the first 50 and that I didn't have the income to do the other 50 a month. They advised me that if I didn't change my attitude that I would be going in the direction that I thought "downhill". I don't think I will be going "downhill", and didn't say that. He was just putting words in my mouth and trying to make me feel bad so I would go for his scam. He told me that I needed a positive attitude. What he doesn't know is that I have an extremely positive attitude. Haven't worked since last July 08 but know that I will find a position with a company soon. I have had several of those job offers. One said they could not cash money orders in the UK. I lived there and I know that to be a bunch of BS. There are plenty of banks in the UK that will do that. I agree with you Matt. Ripoffreport.com is an excellent place to look prior to contacting anyone. I was told by Shawn Casey people that I was chosen to have a mentor for a year and it was normally 7k but I could get it for less. They just wanted 50.00 down and 50.00 a month. Told them I wasn’t going to part with the first 50 and that I didn’t have the income to do the other 50 a month. They advised me that if I didn’t change my attitude that I would be going in the direction that I thought “downhill”. I don’t think I will be going “downhill”, and didn’t say that. He was just putting words in my mouth and trying to make me feel bad so I would go for his scam. He told me that I needed a positive attitude. What he doesn’t know is that I have an extremely positive attitude. Haven’t worked since last July 08 but know that I will find a position with a company soon.

]]> By: Robin http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/comment-page-1/#comment-5071 Robin Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:12:56 +0000 http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/#comment-5071 What is it with these jobs offers for you to receive checks from so-called customers, deposit it in your bank account then wire them a Money Gram? I've had 4 of these bloodsuckers offer me jobs. Believe me, if it sounds too good it is!!! What is it with these jobs offers for you to receive checks from so-called customers, deposit it in your bank account then wire them a Money Gram? I’ve had 4 of these bloodsuckers offer me jobs. Believe me, if it sounds too good it is!!!

]]> By: Matt http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/comment-page-1/#comment-5070 Matt Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:55:34 +0000 http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/#comment-5070 For those unaware, a good website to check before going on in-person interviews to find out about the company and if it may possibly be a scam (usually if the company claims to be a straight up marketing or advertising agency, it tends to be door to door sales selling knock-off products) is the website www.ripoffreports.com. You just go to the site, type in the company name and if anyone has filed a report about that company being a scam, it will show up and you can read their complaints to decide for yourself if you want to go. That site has saved me at least a dozen times and quite a bit of cash from the commutes to jobs that ended up being pyramid schemes. Makes me sick that this is necessary today! For those unaware, a good website to check before going on in-person interviews to find out about the company and if it may possibly be a scam (usually if the company claims to be a straight up marketing or advertising agency, it tends to be door to door sales selling knock-off products) is the website http://www.ripoffreports.com. You just go to the site, type in the company name and if anyone has filed a report about that company being a scam, it will show up and you can read their complaints to decide for yourself if you want to go. That site has saved me at least a dozen times and quite a bit of cash from the commutes to jobs that ended up being pyramid schemes. Makes me sick that this is necessary today!

]]> By: Walter http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/comment-page-1/#comment-5053 Walter Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:52:57 +0000 http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/#comment-5053 This is a great article and good reminder of what not to do. The scammers are out in full force. I have received numerous emails wanting me to send money overseas because I had won the "online lottery". I also received emails wanting me to process Paymets from overseas through my checking account. It's unbelievable the links that these crooks will go through to hook you into their scam. If it sounds to good to be true then rest assured that it probably is. This is a great article and good reminder of what not to do. The scammers are out in full force. I have received numerous emails wanting me to send money overseas because I had won the “online lottery”. I also received emails wanting me to process Paymets from overseas through my checking account. It’s unbelievable the links that these crooks will go through to hook you into their scam. If it sounds to good to be true then rest assured that it probably is.

]]> By: Susan http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/comment-page-1/#comment-5051 Susan Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:35:41 +0000 http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/#comment-5051 It is just COMMON SENSE that when you are asked for a SS# and/or birthdate, those red flags should go up! NEVER give out any personal information to anyone online! I agree with Colleen; I am not stupid enough to fall for this but it IS frustrating that these scammers are out there. It is also frustrating to know that there really are people out there who fall for this crap! It is just COMMON SENSE that when you are asked for a SS# and/or birthdate, those red flags should go up! NEVER give out any personal information to anyone online! I agree with Colleen; I am not stupid enough to fall for this but it IS frustrating that these scammers are out there. It is also frustrating to know that there really are people out there who fall for this crap!

]]> By: Colleen http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/comment-page-1/#comment-5049 Colleen Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:13:04 +0000 http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/#comment-5049 I just signed up with a website and one of the 1st emails I got was one offering a job "to transfer monies" to the parent company overseas. It's too costly for them to set up an office here so they want me to handle some of their payments and my salary would be 2k a week. Of course I am NOT stupid enough to fall for this but it's frustrating that we are trying to be scammed. I just signed up with a website and one of the 1st emails I got was one offering a job “to transfer monies” to the parent company overseas. It’s too costly for them to set up an office here so they want me to handle some of their payments and my salary would be 2k a week. Of course I am NOT stupid enough to fall for this but it’s frustrating that we are trying to be scammed.

]]> By: mark http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/comment-page-1/#comment-5048 mark Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:16:01 +0000 http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/#comment-5048 Biggest scams are companies like Mckenzie Scott who use scare tactics to rip you off for Thousands of Dollars. They feed on your fear of not baving a good resume and being out of work. They say they can create you a one page resume that will get you the interview, only it does not give a good picture of your experience. Claim to have hidden job market links but all it is, is links to a few companies job sites and to all the major boards. Then will do a mass mailing of your resume to companies to get you resume in hands of hiring manager, only they don;t put your name on return address on envelope so you never know how many were actually received. If you get call from anyone asking for payment to help you get a job run away quickly. Biggest scams are companies like Mckenzie Scott who use scare tactics to rip you off for Thousands of Dollars. They feed on your fear of not baving a good resume and being out of work. They say they can create you a one page resume that will get you the interview, only it does not give a good picture of your experience. Claim to have hidden job market links but all it is, is links to a few companies job sites and to all the major boards. Then will do a mass mailing of your resume to companies to get you resume in hands of hiring manager, only they don;t put your name on return address on envelope so you never know how many were actually received.
If you get call from anyone asking for payment to help you get a job run away quickly.

]]> By: anon http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/comment-page-1/#comment-5038 anon Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:37:52 +0000 http://www.gadblog.com/2008/10/scams-targeting-job-seekers/#comment-5038 at&t through their recruiters are always wanting you to give them your social security number. Their database is keyed on your SSN. If you don't, you won't be submitted. I wince everytime I apply for an at&t job. at&t through their recruiters are always wanting you to give them your social security number. Their database is keyed on your SSN. If you don’t, you won’t be submitted. I wince everytime I apply for an at&t job.

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