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Old 09-03-2008
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Did anyone get an email about VA opportunities with a new start up business from a guy in Switzerland who said he got your info on of VA4U?

He was asking for detailed information about my business, my skills, a CV and references.

If you got this email, what did you think?
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Old 09-04-2008
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Yep, I got it. I sent it to my team and gave them a warning. The guy was asking for a CV (I'm certainly not an employee and don't give my CV to clients), asked about whether I had employees and basically wanted information I'm not prepared to give. He certainly didn't tell me anything about who he is, his business name, no contact details other than a generic email and no website. Red flag warning I feel.
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I got this too. Said he got my name from a VA directory. I did not trust it one bit so I emailed him to say check out my website. All the information he would need is there. I also asked him to furnish information on himself and his company. I doubt he will reply.
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Old 09-17-2008
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Pardon my ignorance...what is a CV?
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