Gmail job scam

ITSpectreITSpectre Member Posts: 1,040 ■■■■□□□□□□
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So I just wanted to see if anyone else has gotten this... When you apply for a job on a job site I have been getting these emails at least 6 times a day... here is a excerpt from the email.

Your resume has been reviewed by our HR Department for the position and we believe you are capable of handling this position based on your resume. Your details has been forwarded to Mrs.LaShawn Ashley (Hiring Manager). She would be conducting an online interview with you to discuss the Job Details, Pay Scale and Benefits, etc.




You are required to set up a Gmail account on ( https://www.gmail.com/intl/en/mail/help/about.html ) and download the Google Hangout App on (http://www.google.com/hangouts/ ) ..After this process, you are to add Mrs. LaShawn Ashley on Google Hangout ..here is the ID (lashawnas007@gmail.com) you are to Hang out her by tomorrow for an online interview/briefing exercise. She will be online waiting to talk to you by then..you can email her on {lashawnas007@gmail.com},




The schedule time for the interview/briefing exercise hold TOMORROW 8am your time . You are to be available on Google Hangout for the interview, your swift and timely response at the given time matters a lot to this position as the job starts ASAP.


Your verification code is MkL6105,this would serve as your identification number throughout the online hiring process .
I wish you the best of luck!


Then on top of that... they will send you a text message and spam that. What I usually do is act like im ordering a pizza and they usually leave me alone :D
In the darkest hour, there is always a way out - Eve ME3 :cool:
“The measure of an individual can be difficult to discern by actions alone.” – Thane Krios
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  • LA2LA2 Member Posts: 43 ■■□□□□□□□□
    I get these quite frequently(though I never get a text). They are indeed phishing/spam of some sort. I haven't really investigated how they fish your information but it seems prevalent. Its truly unfortunate, because I can imagine this being successful as it preys on susceptible people looking for employment.

    [HTML]Dear Applicant,


    Your qualifications detailed in your resume posted on ( VETS.GOV ) has been reviewed by our recruiting staff and would love to interview with you to discuss more about the available Job Position that you are yet to occupy. You are expected to contact the Hiring manager Mr Gregory Anderson, PHR via Google hangout, to schedule an online job briefing session and subsequent interview.


    Download and setup Google Hangout/Messenger on your PC from: http://www.gmail.com then download the app from you app store i.e for smart phone and for PC you can download one from the Gmail webpage www.google.com/hangouts to download the app. and if you got one already use it, add Mr Gregory Anderson, PHR the H.Manager and IM Him on this ID (swedishonlinedept@gmail.com) or you can add him on his Yahoo ID ( swedishltdonlinerep@yahoo.com ) to proceed with the interview/briefing and comprehensive job details. He would be online waiting to talk to you ASAP. If you have any problem you can email him also.


    *Current Opening: Call Center Rep,Accounting Manager, Accounting Payroll Clerk, Dispatch, Administrative Assistant, Book keeping, Clerical Admin, Customer Service, Data Entry, Accounting Clerk AR/AP, Management, Logistics and IT.
    * Compensation: $25.75/hr
    * Hourly salary
    * Benefits: health, insurance, 401k
    * Comprehensive Online Training Provided
    * Interview Date and Time: ASAP


    Your verification code is MOG.A62160-9, this would serve as your identification number throughout the online hiring process. Your timely response matters a lot.


    Best Regards,
    Mr Gregory Anderson
    Swedish HealthCare Ltd.[/HTML]
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  • NetworkNewbNetworkNewb Member Posts: 3,298 ■■■■■■■■■□
    Can you actually meet with these people?? Or is this just a phishing thing trying to get people to click on those links? Assuming the second, but curious if anyone tried adding them and talking with them.
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  • cyberguyprcyberguypr Mod Posts: 6,928 Mod
    I'm intrigued. Who's the brave soul with spare time and a disposable VM?
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  • ITSpectreITSpectre Member Posts: 1,040 ■■■■□□□□□□
    NetworkNewb wrote: »
    Can you actually meet with these people?? Or is this just a phishing thing trying to get people to click on those links? Assuming the second, but curious if anyone tried adding them and talking with them.

    I talked with one today actually... it was almost like a interview but then they wanted the name of my bank, and this info

    [FONT=&amp]You will work Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, is that okay with you ?
    [/FONT]
    [FONT=&amp]M-F 9am -4pm is acceptable to me.
    [/FONT]
    [FONT=&amp][IMG]https://:0/[/IMG]In the mean time i need you provide me with the following requested info for verification purpose
    Name :
    Address : (PO Box not valid)
    City :
    State :
    Zipcode:
    Cell # :
    E-mail address:
    so that my secretary can put you on register, Once done let me know    [/FONT]
    In the darkest hour, there is always a way out - Eve ME3 :cool:
    “The measure of an individual can be difficult to discern by actions alone.” – Thane Krios
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  • ITSpectreITSpectre Member Posts: 1,040 ■■■■□□□□□□
    LA2 wrote: »
    I get these quite frequently(though I never get a text). They are indeed phishing/spam of some sort. I haven't really investigated how they fish your information but it seems prevalent. Its truly unfortunate, because I can imagine this being successful as it preys on susceptible people looking for employment.

    [HTML]Dear Applicant,


    Your qualifications detailed in your resume posted on ( VETS.GOV ) has been reviewed by our recruiting staff and would love to interview with you to discuss more about the available Job Position that you are yet to occupy. You are expected to contact the Hiring manager Mr Gregory Anderson, PHR via Google hangout, to schedule an online job briefing session and subsequent interview.


    Download and setup Google Hangout/Messenger on your PC from: http://www.gmail.com then download the app from you app store i.e for smart phone and for PC you can download one from the Gmail webpage www.google.com/hangouts to download the app. and if you got one already use it, add Mr Gregory Anderson, PHR the H.Manager and IM Him on this ID (swedishonlinedept@gmail.com) or you can add him on his Yahoo ID ( swedishltdonlinerep@yahoo.com ) to proceed with the interview/briefing and comprehensive job details. He would be online waiting to talk to you ASAP. If you have any problem you can email him also.


    *Current Opening: Call Center Rep,Accounting Manager, Accounting Payroll Clerk, Dispatch, Administrative Assistant, Book keeping, Clerical Admin, Customer Service, Data Entry, Accounting Clerk AR/AP, Management, Logistics and IT.
    * Compensation: $25.75/hr
    * Hourly salary
    * Benefits: health, insurance, 401k
    * Comprehensive Online Training Provided
    * Interview Date and Time: ASAP


    Your verification code is MOG.A62160-9, this would serve as your identification number throughout the online hiring process. Your timely response matters a lot.


    Best Regards,
    Mr Gregory Anderson
    Swedish HealthCare Ltd.[/HTML]

    I get a email and a text afterwards... the text tells me to go to google and create a gmail email then add a person on google hangouts. Then they will discuss a position with me. What is funny though, I never get the company they are from...
    In the darkest hour, there is always a way out - Eve ME3 :cool:
    “The measure of an individual can be difficult to discern by actions alone.” – Thane Krios
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  • clintoniaclintonia Member Posts: 41 ■■□□□□□□□□
    I got one of these 2 days ago as well:
    [COLOR=#000000][FONT=Verdana][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp]Congratulations! Our recruitment team has viewed your profile for the ( Cabling Position ) we are pleased with your qualifications, we believe you have the required qualifications to undergo an on-line interview. You may choose to focus one of the main areas needed,  Office/Admin, Cabling, Management, Electrical, Voice and Data, HVAC, Audio Visual, Fire Alarm, IT Service, Security, Data Center.[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Verdana][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp] If you are still available and interested in any of the position, You are to set up a screen name with Gmail account on ([URL="http://www.gmail.com/"]www.gmail.com[/URL]) and then an hangout on ([URL="http://www.google.com/hangouts"]www.google.com/hangouts[/URL]) and message Mrs Janes Wilson on ( [EMAIL="Janeswilson16@gmail.com"]Janeswilson16@gmail.com[/EMAIL] ) for the interview process, your verification code is ( JOB-107), this would serve as your identification number throughout the on-line hiring process.[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Verdana][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][SIZE=4]Please be on-line [/SIZE]Wednesday, August 17, 2016 starting from 10 am EST[SIZE=4] for your interview and briefings[/SIZE][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Verdana][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp]Your verification code is JOB-107, this would serve as your identification number throughout the on-line hiring process. Your timely response matters a lot.[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Verdana][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp]We look forward to having you on the team.[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Verdana][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp]You will get more details about the company and location in the USA during the interview process
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[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Verdana][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp]Interview Scheduled : On-line.[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Verdana][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp][SIZE=4]Time:   [/SIZE]Wednesday, August 17, 2016 starting from 10 am EST[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Verdana][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp]Venue: On line Via yahoo IM[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Verdana][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp]Training is Available[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Verdana][FONT=&amp][FONT=&amp]Human Resources[/FONT][/FONT]
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    What I found funny about it is they asked me to create a hangouts account but then set the "Venue" as "yahoo IM" icon_rolleyes.gif
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  • TechGromitTechGromit Member Posts: 2,156 ■■■■■■■■■□
    My guess would be when you get hired they will want your name, address, social security number, checking account numbers for your direct deposit, pretty much everything needed to steal your identity and empty your bank accounts.

    On a side note, if you can scam a computer security professional, I bet there's a "Scammers Hall of Fame" somewhere on the internet to recognize the best of the best scammers. I wonder is there's a industry conference they attend, or at least an awards dinner.
    Still searching for the corner in a round room.
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  • PJ_SneakersPJ_Sneakers Member Posts: 884 ■■■■■■□□□□
    Definitely ID theft scam, or a check cashing scam.
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