Lotus, A luxury goods company

jeannedb · #1 (**permalink**) 02-27-2008

This came across a Michigan VA mail-list. The person that received the email doesn't even have a resume on CareerBuilder (first clue that it's a scam of course).

Quote:

From: chadwick sorel [mailto:jesse0975@att.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 2:14 PM
To: email address removed by me
Subject: Re: Response to Resume

Lotus, a luxury goods company, based in Netherlands, is currently seeking
virtual assistants to work at the convenience of their home, part-time. We
have reviewed your resume on Careerbuilder and would like to consider you
for this position.

Lotus presents the best off-season luxury finds from the most prestigious
international designers and collectibles from the rarest collections at
irresistible prices.

Candidates for the job should possess excellent organizational skills as
well as the ability to efficiently multi-task. Ideal candidates have a
strong focus on day-to-day operational excellence, and a personal style that
builds trust, and inspires loyalty. The candidate should be motivated,
proactive, be able to learn and adapt quickly.

Other duties of the Virtual Assistant include, but are not limited to:

? Incorporating effective priorities for the virtual office function
? Administer day-to-day financial responsibilities for clients
? Reporting online daily
? Preparing brief summary reports, and weekly financial reports

Salary part-time: $1,200/month, plus commission.

In the attachments you will find the agreement with a detailed job
description. If you are interested in this trial period, which will last for
two months, during which you will receive training, salary, and commission,
please see the attached agreement. Upon successful completion of the trial
period you will receive a contract to continue working with Lotus, have an
option to change from part-time to full-time or continue working part-time.

Please read carefully the trial period agreement, complete, sign, and
forward back to us either via email to Kate.Stewart@lotus-jobs.com or by fax
+31-20-890-8567. If you have any questions please email
Kate.Stewart@lotus-jobs.com

Thank You,
Lotus Team

I googled the first line of the email and found a posting on a usenet group that appeared to have come from a different email address (but who knows really).

The person who received this did not post the attachments. In fact, I'm not even certain that she opened them. But it does appear to be a scam.