Hi,

I usually delete these things but it grabbed my attention due to some of the words used in the ad in addition to the question raised, "Why wouldn't you just mail the packages to the final destination yourself?" I hope no one answers this one...it's a scam. (I have bolded those words which we all know are not typically used for business or in proper english for that matter.) Stable as a rock?

Janine

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Job Title: Package Handlers
Company: FiftyOne
Job Location: United States
Employee Type: Part-Time/Home-Based
Req'd Education: Not Specified
Req'd Experience: Not Specified
Base Pay: probation period: $1,000/month
Bonus: $20 for each package



Hi. We are "FiftyOne", a transport company that looking for employees. Yes, we need you.

In the first place let us introduce. Our company is providing global e-commerce solutions for existing e-commerce sites. Our company is the unique third-party-managed service that effective connects U.S. brands with international buyers.

International shoppers finally feel welcomed, and buy with the same confidence and certainty they would if the merchant were across town.

While ecommerce growth in the U.S. is leveling off and merchants now compete fiercely for share of wallet, the overseas market is growing dramatically, offering an untapped opportunity for expansion and new revenue. "FiftyOne" makes a window... or even a gateway (like a "Stargate") to that huge market.

Because our business is growing, freights turnover increases along with profits, we need new employees right now! Now that is your chance to set career at rapidly evolving company.

Available vacancies are Package Handlers. Main point of that work is receiving package, repacking it and send it further according to our instructions. That's not a hard work, but we need reliable, complaisant people dependable and stable as a rock.

You will receive 5-7 packages per week.
And you’re need only 2 or 3 vacant hours per day for this work.
You’ll be able to form your own work schedule and receive additional income for your family!

This position requires someone with:
- well developed analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- strong operational background and knowledge
- exceptional people skills
- problem solving skills
- top notch communication and writing skills
- drive to be the best

If you are interested, please reply to :

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I laughed my way through reading that because it's so ridiculous. Not only does it beg the "why don't you just ship it yourself?" question, but I also wondered "umm, what exactly are you shipping?"

There was a story on our local news about a year ago about a woman who got caught up in a scam like this. It turned out she was receiving and shipping packages for the Russian mafia, and was even investigated by the FBI.

I hope that no one falls for this one, but unfortunately, especially with the economy the way it is, I'm afraid that someone will.

You're right, Mary and you only need 2 or 3 vacant hours per week...

Janine

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I would have stopped reading after the first paragraph due to the grammar. It amazes me how people come up with these things and amazes me more that people take the bait.

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I just worked on a blog about the 419 Nigerian scammers. I referenced a terrific Washington Post article about the 'who' behind these letters.

It seems that recipients are lonely for love and still wishing for that too-good-to-be-true real estate deal. I wasn't surprised to learn that a scammer could easily earn $30k in a month. Now they are working harder because there is less disposable income on the other end of the world they are reaching.

People are more vulnerable now having lost their jobs. I believe that some folks lose their common sense as emotions are high and money is tight.

These scams have infiltrated nearly every type of business and we are seeing more and more of them in the virtual assistant or virtual opportunity sections in classified ads.

As email is so 'cheap' to send and for the millions of messages sent, the scammers only need a few people to respond, so scamming is still a profitable business.

Janine

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I have received many e-mails similar to this one. I am sure they are scams. That was my first question , too. Why would they not ship something themselves. They are ridiculous in thinking people will fall for this, however when people are unemployed sometimes they try anything to get a job, and these scammers know that.
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