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CareerBuilder Job Scam

I posted my resume on www.careerbuilder.com; I was solicited by a potential employer affiliated with CareerBuilder, Niamax Limited. The email was sent on CareerBuilder letterhead, as are many emails I receive from the CareerBuilder site. The soliciting company's website is www.niamax-ltd.com; this company is listed as doing business in the United Kingdom.

After expressing my interest with their company, I was emailed a legal document (employment contract) to email or fax back to them. The employer then conducted a preliminary "background check" on me and offered me a job. I agreed to work part-time for them as an independent contractor, processing payments from their customers in the United States. I was instructed that I needed to process these payments through Wells Fargo Bank, and would need to obtain a Wells Fargo Bank account if I currently didn't own one.

I accepted two payments (online transfers) into my Wells Fargo Bank account from two other Wells Fargo Bank customers that were supposedly Niamax customers. I was instructed to send the bulk of each payment to a specified business associate, after subtracting my 6% commission, and the Western Union transfer fee. I sent both payments to business associates in Athens, Greece by Western Union; both payments were picked up same day. One man's name was Cornet Deglos, the other was Cleys Mercken.

Wells Fargo Bank has now reversed the initial online customer transfers into my account, stating the transactions were unauthorized (hacked from the accounts of other Wells Fargo Bank customers). I am now responsible for the gross amount ($1977.30) of both unauthorized transactions into my account because I withdrew the money and sent it on, as instructed by my employer, Niamax Limited.

Wells Fargo Bank is not interested in discussing the fact that their system was breached by a hacker, or the fact that I only processed the payments. I asked Wells Fargo Bank why holds were not placed on these online transfers into a NEW account, but they gave no answers, and didn't provide me with an explanation.

Additionally, I notified CareerBuilder's Integrity Team regarding their affiliation with this employer. The representative stated CareerBuilder can't screen all employers utilizing their website, and that I should have read their fraud disclaimer, which is obscurely located in fine print on their website.



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2010-01-18, 19:09:46
anonymous from United States  
Hi, I got these emails and was going to sign up, even tho it sounded too good to be true, but i couldn`t find anything negative about the company and the website is pretty good. So i hope posting on here will bring them up when someone searches for them, scum timewast.
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xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

1st email

After reviewing your resume online we have decided to propose you a Payment Processing Agent vacancy.

My name is Sarah Forbes and I'm working at SUCCESS Group Inc.

Our company is a well-known one. It was founded in the USA and deals mainly with recruitment of IT professionals.

The job we offer is a part-time position with a flexible schedule. On average the working hours are 2-3 hours a day (Monday through Friday).
Our job requirements: Internet access and e-mail.

Successful applicants are offered a probationary period (30 days). All agents get a training and online support. We evaluate the employees at least one week prior to the end of their trial period.

NOTE: During the probationary period termination can be recommended by the supervisor.

The pay is $2,300 per month during the Trial Period + 8% commission from each successfully handled payment. Total income is about $4,500 per month. After the first 30 days your base salary will be increased up to $3,000 a month.
NOTE: After the probationary period you may request additional assignments or proceed a full-time.

If you are interested in the offer, please, contact me at success.sarah.forbes@googlemail.com for the details.


_________FORM_______FORM________FORM_________
First name:______________________
Last name:___________________
Country of residence:___________________
Contact phone:_______________
Preferred catime: _______________
_________FORM_______FORM________FORM____________

Our representatives will reply within 48 hours.
NOTE: This is not a sales position.


Sincerely,

Sarah Forbes
SUCCESS Group Inc.

2nd email

Hello,

Thanks a lot for your answer and interest in a part-time position with SUCCESS Group Inc

In the future please e-mail me at job@success-groupinc.tw

The main strategic aim of our company is to provide quick, easy, efficient and secure
ways for businesses to outsource services locally, nationally and globally to maximize
their competitive advantage and cost effectiveness.
The goal of our company is to ensure both:
the most reliable security level and simplicity of use and availability.

We are happy to offer you the Payment Processing Agent position.

Here are the job Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older;
- internet access to promptly reply to emails;
- availability by phone (1-2 hours a day);
- a bank account to process payments
We welcome competent and reliable approach to work, responsibility and initiative
in search of the most efficient ways of job implementation.


Each Payment Processing Agent is provided with employment benefits after successful
probationary period (30 days). The employment benefits include:

- Stock options;
- 401k;
- Flex-Time;
- Health & Dental;
- Professional development programs


You will find detailed description of the job following the link:

http://www.success-..s/payment

We strongly recommend to read our FAQ:

http://www.success-..yment/faq

Details about our company you can find here:

About SUCCESS Group Inc : http://www.success-../about/us
Management Team: http://www.success-..bout/team

Some important facts:

1. You don't need to invest your own money to get started;

2. This is not a sales position. While employed with us, you are guaranteed a Base Salary as well as commission per task processed;

3. Each remittance will be accompanied by an invoice ensuring legality of transaction.


If you are interested in the offered vacancy or have any questions please
contact us at job@success-groupinc.tw


We appreciate your time and sincerely hope to see you in SUCCESS Group Inc team!


Best Regards,

Sarah Forbes
SUCCESS Group Inc
job@success-groupinc.tw
Phone: 1-585-267-5988
Fax: 1-585-672-6137

3rd email

Sarah Forbes <job@success-groupinc.tw>
to     xxx,
xxx <xxx>
date     18 January 2010 11:36
subject     Re[3]: No Costs! Part-Time Job For xxx
   
hide details 11:36 (8 hours ago)
   

Hello,


We appreciate your decision to join our company. Now applications are processed

online. It helps us to both save time and avoid all mail related delays.


Procedure of a new employee registration with SUCCESS Group Inc undergoes three

mandatory stages:


1. Please register at this link to receive a personal account in our online

system: http://www.success-..tration/1


For prompt and correct use of all of the online functions, please refer to the

online account manual at http://www.success-..er/manual/


NOTE: As you will be receiving bank transfers for our international

clients, please provide your bank essentials. To avoid unnecessary

problems, please be very careful while completing this form.


2. Download the Contract form at this link: http://www.success-..eement.pdf


Familiarize yourself with all the clauses of the Contract. You must print and sign the

contract form and upload its scanned copy into your Task Manager account (use login

and password you have chosen)


The contract comes into effect since the moment of your Task Manager account

activation. We would like to mention that electronic form of the Contract has the same validity as

the contract signed personally by both parties.


3. For identity verification and fraudulent registration prevention, please

upload a scanned copy of your valid ID or driving license into your Task Manager

account (use login and password you have chosen). If you hesitate to send

us copies of your documents, any utility bill will do, provided that your

domicile is mentioned.


We guarantee complete privacy of your personal data and would like to emphasize

that our company strictly carries out its commitments as regards to private information

and confidentiality of private and business information protection. We make use of reliable

means of physical, electronic and administrative security with the view of

protection of private information entrusted to us. You will find detailed

information on this matter in our Policy on Private Information Security following

the link: http://www.success-..w/privacy


If you're unable to upload the documents into Task Manager account please use

fax. Here is the number: 1-585-672-6137


Your Task Manager account will be activated when we receive all the necessary documents

from your side. After activation you will be contacted by your personal supervisor.


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at job@success-groupinc.tw



Best wishes,


Sarah Forbes

SUCCESS Group Inc


job@success-groupinc.tw

Phone: 1-585-267-5988

Fax: 1-585-672-6137
2010-01-21, 17:48:39
anonymous from United States  
I think that one red flag is if the initial e-mail contact is made from a gmail account. I just got a payment processing agent offer today from 'Amanda Conte' of SPACE Group Inc. The fact is that there really is a SPACE Group, with offices in S. Korea and the Philippines, but it doesn't have anything to do with payment processing. I guess this e-mail went to my junk folder for a reason....
2010-01-22, 01:06:12
anonymous  
i received the same offer from SPACE group inc. and many more from careerbulider.com am in total agreement with the above comment, i have learned when an offer seems to good to be true and is online, it for sure is too good to be true, your time money and efforts are better spent on something more reliable, a good thing almost never comes easy. as my experience shows a legit job does not come looking for you, you have to go looking for it.
2010-01-22, 08:28:46
anonymous  

This sounds too good to be true.
It's a scam

*****

Dear XXXXX XXXXX,

My name is Amanda Conte and I represent SPACE Group Inc.

We've reviewed your resume posted at hotjobs.com and I'm glad to propose you a Payment Processing Agent vacancy.

We are a large company founded and based in the USA. SPACE Group Inc deals mainly with providing IT services to clients within the United States, while recruiting individuals and agencies from all around the world.

This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule. Working 2 to 3 hours a day from your home while staying in contact and receiving all your tasks online.

During the trial period you'll be paid $2,300 a month. In addition you'll keep 8% from every money transfer processed. Total income, considering the current volume of clients, will be up to $4500 per month. After you successfully pass the Trial Period, base salary will be increased up to $3000 per month. Furthermore, you may ask for extra hours or even a full-time job.

My goal is sparking your interest. In the present economy our position offers training, support and a pay scale comparable to entry level position requiring 40 hours per week. I hope you will explore, compare, and then contact me with your questions. Please complete a form below with your updated contact information as a part of your return em.

_____________________FORM_________________________
Yourour Full name:___________________
Your Country of residence:____________________
Your Contact phone:___________
Preferred catime: _____________
_____________________FORM____________________________

We have found your resume at www.hotjobs.com. This letter confirms that your resume has been duly processed and your skills meet our basic job requirements for the Payment Processing vacancy.

Sincerely yours,

Amanda Conte
SPACE Group Inc.

2010-01-22, 19:57:02
anonymous  
Hi all I just got an email from one of those scammers, just wanted to show what they sent me.


Hello,

Thanks a lot for your answer and interest in a part-time position with Intime Group Inc

In the future please e-mail me at job@intime-groupsvc.tw

The main strategic aim of our company is to provide quick, easy, efficient and secure
ways for businesses to outsource services locally, nationally and globally to maximize
their competitive advantage and cost effectiveness.
The goal of our company is to ensure both:
the most reliable security level and simplicity of use and availability.

We are happy to offer you the Payment Processing Agent position.

Here are the job Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older;
- internet access to promptly reply to emails;
- availability by phone (1-2 hours a day);
- a bank account to process payments
We welcome competent and reliable approach to work, responsibility and initiative
in search of the most efficient ways of job implementation.


Each Payment Processing Agent is provided with employment benefits after successful
probationary period (30 days). The employment benefits include:

- Stock options;
- 401k;
- Flex-Time;
- Health & Dental;
- Professional development programs


You will find detailed description of the job following the link:

http://www.intime-g..s/payment

We strongly recommend to read our FAQ:

http://www.intime-g..yment/faq

Details about our company you can find here:

About Intime Group Inc : http://www.intime-g../about/us
Management Team: http://www.intime-g..bout/team

Some important facts:

1. You don't need to invest your own money to get started;

2. This is not a sales position. While employed with us, you are guaranteed a Base Salary as well as commission per task processed;

3. Each remittance will be accompanied by an invoice ensuring legality of transaction.


If you are interested in the offered vacancy or have any questions please
contact us at job@intime-groupsvc.tw


We appreciate your time and sincerely hope to see you in Intime Group Inc team!


Best Regards,

Irene Watson
Intime Group Inc
job@intime-groupsvc.tw
Phone: 1-716-402-1611
Fa1- 716-408-8874



<<<<<<<<<<<<<I HATE SCAMMERS>>>>>>>>>>>
2010-01-22, 21:29:38
anonymous from United States  
I recently received an email through hotjobs from a guy named Ralph Williams with Classic Group Inc. I thought it sounded fishy so i googled the job title and this is the first page i that came up. Thanx for sharing everyone it helps stop these idiots. I think I'm going to open the bank account and withdraw the money before it is transfered hahaha and get their asses back.
2010-01-23, 16:15:32
anonymous from Puerto Rico  
Tanks for the advise , today I recive that e-mail and I look trough the internet for the 'company' and there was nooo information ....

THIS WAS THE LETTER THAT I RECIVE

After reviewing your resume we feel that you are a good fit for a
Payment Processing position.

My name is Amanda Conte and I am working at SPACE Group Inc.

We are a large company headquartered in the USA. Main field of our
business is IT outsourcing services including the search of clients
for potential employees and matching the most ideal candidate for
each company's request.

Position we are offering is part-time with flexible schedule. You are
to spend on average 2-3 hours a day (except Saturday and Sunday, no
tasks during weekends) working from your home.

NOTE: Internet access and e-mail are required.

SPACE Group Inc. covers all expenses, no need to invest your own money!

After we sign the contract you'll be employed for a month of a trial
period. During this timeframe you'll receive all the necessary
instructions and training from your supervisor. One week before the
trial ends your supervisor will be making his/her decision regarding
a full time employment.

During the trial period you'll be paid $2,300 a month. In addition
you'll keep 8% from every money transfer processed. Total income,
considering the current volume of clients will be up to $4500 per
month. After you successfully pass the Trial Period, base salary will
be increased up to $3000 per month.

If you are interested in this job offer or would like to learn more
please forward a filled out form with your updated contact
information to us at: space.group.inc@gmail.com

==============FORM===FORM================
First name:_______________________
Last name:_____________
Country of residence:_____________________
Contact phone:____________________
Preferred catime: ____________________
==============FORM===FORM===================

We promise to reply promptly!

Regards,

Amanda Conte
SPACE Group Company
2010-01-25, 19:27:50
anonymous from United States  
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I am just received this email from IRENE WATSON, employer.iren@gmail.com
Intime Group Inc.

Thanks to this web site!!!! You saved my time and probably my money!!!

Dear (mi name),

We found your resume and would like to offer you a Payment Processing Agent position.

This is Irene Watson and I represent Intime Group Inc. After carefully reviewing your resume I'm glad to inform you that your skills meet our basic requirements.

Our company is well known worldwide. We offer our customers Information Technology services through outsourcing best candidates from all around the world.

Working schedule is really flexible and can be made convenient to both you and us.
NOTE: Internet and e-mail are required.

There are no participation or any other fees. The company covers all fees in connection with the hire process.

It's possible to work from home and keep in touch using the INTERNET & phone.

After the first 20 days we evaluate whether an employee is ready to work with us permanently. Supervisor can recommend Contract termination after the Probationary Period is over.

The salary for the first 30 days is $2,300 + 8% commission for every completed transaction. Working with a number of permanent customers your end-result could amount to $4500/month. After the Probationary Period monthly wage will be raised to up to $3,000 plus 8% commission. NOTE: After your Probationary Period is over you may ask for additional hours or full-time employment.

If you are interested to know more about this Payment Processing Agent position please fill in the form below with your updated contact information and send it to: employer.iren@gmail.com

We will contact you within next 48 hours after reviewing your f.

------------------------------------------------FORM----------------------------------------
Full name ______________________
Residence country _____________________
Contact phone ______________________
Availability ti_______________________
------------------------------------ ------------FORM-------------------------------------

SinSincerely yours,
Irene Watson

Intime Group Inc.


2010-01-27, 17:13:20
anonymous from United States  
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Have gotten several similar emails here is 1st one.

After carefully reviewing your resume online we have made up our mind to offer you a Payment Processing Agent vacancy with us.

My name is Ralph Williams and I'm working for Classic Group Inc.
Our company is a widely recognized and was founded in the USA. It deals mainly with the IT sphere all over the world, connecting clients with the right personnel.

The opening we have is a part-time position with a flexible schedule. Our job requirements include only Internet access and e-mail availability.

Successful applicants are offered a probationary period (30 days). Every agent gets a proper training and online support. We assess employees' performance one week prior to the end of their probationary period.
PLEASE NOTE: During the probation contract termination can be recommended by a supervisor.

We are going to pay you $2,300 per month during the probationary period plus 8% commission for each successfully handled payment. So, you ought to be interested in a proper work with each and every client! Total income is about $4,500 per month. Also, after the first thirty days your base salary will be raised to up to $3,000 a month.
NOTE: we could offer you additional work hours after the probationary period is over. Or you might even proceed a full-time.

If you are interested in the job, please, contact me with your updated information at job.classic.ralph@gmail.com for more details.

_________FORM_______FORM________FORM_________
First name:______________________
Last name:___________________
Country of residence:___________________
Contact phone:_______________
Preferred catime: _______________
_________FORM_______FORM________FORM____________
We've found your resume at www.careerbuilder.com. This letter confirms that your resume has been duly processed and you meet our basic requirements for the Payment Processing Agent position.

Our representatives will reply within 48 hours.

Sincerely,

Ralph Williams
Classic Group Inc.

2010-01-28, 08:55:38
anonymous from United States  
I RECEIVED ONE FROM CLASSIC GROUP INC. WATCH OUT FOR THEM. I AM VERY LEARY OF THESE TYPE OF COMPANIES.
2010-01-28, 15:13:10   (updated: 2010-01-28, 15:51:06)
nana2ane from United States  
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I thought it was a scam, first of all the money is most definitely too good to be true! Never, Never give out your banking info!, Thanks for the info, I had fun responding to NURIS Group Company and sending them their text word for word from another payment processing agent company. They must think people are stupid!!!
2010-01-28, 15:17:23
nana2ane from United States  
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If you'll notice all these companies refer to themselves as 'xxxx group Inc' or 'xxxx group company,' BEWARE of these GROUPS.
2010-01-28, 22:26:22
denthome1@juno.com from United States  
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I am glad that all of you posted...I to received one of these responses from the career builder....mine was the following:

After reviewing your resume at careerbuilder website we believe that you are a good fit for a Payment Processing position.

My name is Brittney Hutchinson and I am working at NURIS Group Inc.

We are a large company headquartered in the USA. The main field of our business is IT out-sourcing services including the search of clients for potential employees and matching the most ideal candidate for each company's request.

Position we are offering is a part-time with a flexible schedule. You are to spend on average 2-3 hours a day (except Saturday and Sunday, no tasks during weekends) working from your home.

NOTE: Internet access and e-mail are required.

NURIS Group Inc. covers all expenses, no needs to invest your own money!

After we sign the contract you'll be employed for a month of a trial period. During this timeframe you'll receive all the necessary instructions and training from your supervisor. One week before the trial ends your supervisor will be making his/her decision regarding a full time employment.

During the trial period you'll be paid $2,300 a month. In addition you'll keep 8% from every money transfer processed. Total income, considering the current volume of clients will be up to $4500 per month. After you successfully pass the Trial Period, base salary will be increased up to $3000 per month.

If you are interested in this job offer or would like to learn more please forward a filled out form with your updated contact information at: hr.hutchinson@gmail.com

==============FORM===FORM================
First name:_______________________
Last name:_____________
Country of residence:_____________________
Contact phone:____________________
Preferred catime: ____________________
==============FORM===FORM===================

We promise to reply promptly!

We've found your resume at www.careerbuilder.com. This letter confirms that your resume has been duly processed and your skills meet our basic requirements for the Payment Processing Vacancy.

Regards,

Brittney Hutchinson
NURIS Group Company


I had already gotten a few others from some other job sites that were for personal assistants...I have learned that anything that talks about you processing payments for them...RED FLAG....why would any company need someone to process payments for them? Any company with any gumption is not going to trust strangers to process money for them who is to say that the person they hired is not going to run off with the money? Any good company would also have the means to process their own payments from their customers having owned a small business myself for 5 years I know I would never have someone else get my payments from customers then hope that that person sends them to me....that would be stupid on my part.

Good luck to everyone and watch out for those scams
2010-01-29, 21:58:54
anonymous from United States  
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I just received an e-mail from Brittney Hutchinson of NURIS Group Inc. today through Career Builder. Being very weary of these types of 'job offers' I searched NURIS Group and it brought me directly to this web-page. Thanks for all your comments - I now have the proof positive answer I knew all along - can you spell SCAM. It's a shame Career Builder can't screen and remove these types of job postings.
2010-01-30, 19:35:25
anonymous from United States  
Same thing here.. I too had recieved an email from Brittany Hutchinson.. Thank you for the post! I did think that this was a scam! I hope that the GOD I serve gives you clarity before making any other major decisons in your life, and others.. BLess all of you!

Again thank you for posting this!
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