Scam?

I was looking at this ad on Craigs List as a possible part-time gig, but it looks a little shady. Thoughts?

"Small computer wholesale company looking for an Ebay salesman with prior Ebay experience. A working knowledge of computers is necessary. To be considered for the position, please email your resume and your current Ebay sales ID. This is a flexible position and could be part-time or full-time. Current salesman works 40 hours per week, but is moving to another job at the end of November. Pay is to be determined by experience."

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Devilsbane

Seems like it. If that is the entire ad, they are asking for a lot of personal information from you without giving out any which would worry me.

I should also admit that I had problems finding computer repair work off craigslist. One time I was overnighted a check for $5,000 with instructions to deposit it into my account and then send the rest (which was like $4,500 or it) to somebody else so that they could send me the computers to work on.

Always be careful when working with strangers like that.

SteveLord

How does it seem like it? They aren't asking for anything beyond what someone else would.

MrRyte

I would get as much info and as many references (website, contact info, etc.) as possible before even thinking about sending anything to them. And why would they need YOUR ID? Shouldn't they have one or provide one for you if you're working for them?

Devilsbane wrote: »

One time I was overnighted a check for $5,000 with instructions to deposit it into my account and then send the rest (which was like $4,500 or it) to somebody else so that they could send me the computers to work on.

They STILL pull that trick?????

SteveLord

MrRyte wrote: »

And why would they need YOUR ID; shouldn't they have one or provide one for you if you're working for them?

How else would they know about your previous experience on eBay?

Akaricloud

Sounds fairly normal to me. It's not like they can do anything by just knowing your ebay ID. That's public information to anyone that wants to bid on any of your auctions.

I'd sure want to check out an applicant's feedback and experience before hiring them and this is a great, safe way of doing just that.

Devilsbane

Akaricloud wrote: »

Sounds fairly normal to me. It's not like they can do anything by just knowing your ebay ID. That's public information to anyone that wants to bid on any of your auctions.

I'd sure want to check out an applicant's feedback and experience before hiring them and this is a great, safe way of doing just that.

Knowing an ID and connecting it to a person (Name, address, phone number) are 2 different things. The value of your bank account is meaningless until I connect it to a name, and then it becomes very private data.

Akaricloud

I know the name, address and eBay ID of everyone who I've ever purchased from on eBay. Getting a phone number would also be very easy, even through the eBay/paypal system. If anyone wanted to collect this information they could do so a lot easier by purchasing anything on eBay.

We're talking about an eBay account, not a bank account. This information is already sent along with every transaction to eBay strangers that you've never met.

crrussell3

MrRyte wrote: »

I would get as much info and as many references (website, contact info, etc.) as possible before even thinking about sending anything to them. And why would they need YOUR ID? Shouldn't they have one or provide one for you if you're working for them?

They STILL pull that trick?????

I used to get those email's weekly when I posted to craigslist.

colemic

Bottom line, if your gut feels it is in the least but shady, walk away.