I received the email below a couple of weeks ago from the above-mentioned company representative.

The email itself is very concerning but as an HR professional I am very concerned about partnering with any company whose Recruiting Officer isn’t aware of EEO Laws in the US, doesn't at least want to schedule some sort of interview or consultation session, doesn't list any contact information, and doesn't require an employee agreement.

Lastly, my initial response was that I was not interested in the AP Clerk role as I originally applied for a Virtual Secretary role. This person obviously did not read the email carefully; which we all do sometimes but when you tie all this together it makes me suspicious.

I googled the company and did not find any information; I didn't take the research any further than this.


Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:58:37 +0100
Subject: AP CLERK POSITION AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
From: virtualjobsmb@ourletters.net
To: gkh-bilingual-phr@live.com

Hello Gisel.

How are you doing today and how is the weather over there like? I understand that you do not have any experience to qualify for the Virtual Online Secretary Assistant Position and I will also like to make you understand that the position is already filled and no longer available. However, I am sending this e-mail in regards of the open position available for immediate consideration. An AP Clerk is needed to complete a part of the Payroll task which we presently do for existing clients and the future ones.

Final submission/presentation of every client's payroll check run will be handled by us and will only need you to print and package/mail out payroll to enhance efficiency in the delivery of our duties.

Your basic task will be to print package/mail out check runs which is expected to be done from your home/office and the processes are as stated below:

1. You will have checks and shipping labels printed.
2. You will have each printed check matched with their corresponding shipping labels, packaged and dropped off at FedEx / UPS courier pick up locations. You will need to get UPS and FedEx letter envelopes and airway bills from their respective drop off locations for FREE which will be used in packaging and mailing. You are NOT in anyway to in cure the cost of shipment.

*You will be expected to meet up with daily courier pick up time.

You are expected to own a good color printer and acquire a Blue VersaCheck Form 1000 - 250 checks per box for only $27.99 and a Bank regulated MICR ink that is compatible with your color printer.

You will be working for an average of 10hrs weekly at $25/hr and this Project will go on for 12 months or more and will earn you $1,000.00 USD monthly. *Extra Bonus includes % earned from processed refunds {up to $800.00 USD monthly}

....REQUIRED INFORMATION:

First Name: ..................
Middle Name: .................
Last Name: ...................
Address Line 1: ..............
Address Line 2: ...............
City: .........................
State: ........................
Zip Code: ...........................
Home Phone: ....................
Cell Phone: ....................
Alternate e-mail address ................
Gender: .............
Marital Status: ................
Age: .............................
Currently Employed ........YES or NO..........
If YES; What do you do for a living? ................
Nation of Origin: ................
Attached copy of Valid Identification.......

We need this information from you for my records and we will be looking forward to work with you.



Yours Faithfully,
Abraham Milovak
Recruiting Officer
Merill Brew
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