I got the same email from Eric Davis. I received the check today. Luckily, I have an online bank account that doesn't allow me to deposit a check above $3000.
This guy John Parker sent me some e-mails the phone number he gave me was 201-530-6838:
The e-mails below is from him:
I have not tried to call him.
I did no not sign anything or use any of my money.
I have not heard anything from him after I sent him an e-mail telling him I
could not work for him.
# 1 From John Parker
to me
Dear Assistant,
Thanks for the mail and the interest in taking up the position. I supply home electronic appliances for high end Realtors nationwide,I would have really loved to meet with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on a business trip. I will return to the States in November, so I won't be able to conduct an interview for now. Please note that this position is not office based for now because of my frequent travels and tight schedules, it's a part-time, work from home basis allowing lots of flexibility for you.
I am looking to employ an assistant whom would be required to do some bookkeeping, I'd have my mail diverted to your home as some would need immediate attention and some would be payments from clients which you would be required to process on my behalf. If you would prefer not to receive most of the mails at your house, I can have them shipped to a post office near you and then you can pick it up at your convenience But I would prefer any mail containing payments from my clients delivered to your front door.
When you get my mails, you are required to mail them to where I want them mailed to. You don't have to put money out of your pocket, all you have to do is receive packages at your house and do my shopping at times. You are allowed to open the packages to reveal its content. The contents will mostly personal computers, home theatre system, business and personal letters. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me. You will work between 10 and 15 hrs a week. I intend to pay you $800 for each Assignment starters. I need your service because I am constantly out of town.
I'd certainly meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term. Let me know if you are able to handle the position. In cases where you have to do some shopping for me, I'd email you the list of what to shop for and specific stores in you area if necessary, no heavy duty things though.
I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the funds to cover them.
If I were to mail you money to do my shopping plus upfront payment for your services, where will you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the payment? Provide me with the following details listed below:
FULL NAME:
HOME ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
OCCUPATION:
CELL PHONE
HOME PHONE:
AGE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
#2 From John Parker
Hello,
Thanks for the details. The Job has been assigned to you. As my assistant, I'd properly brief you in order to carry out every task appropriately. I believe we started this relationship with Trust and Honesty. I'd make arrangements for your first assignment and let you know soon as I have one for you. Your pay will also be sent along with assignments in form of /check/money orders.
I will get back to you as soon as possible with tracking numbers and instructions on any package to be delivered to you....Please note that this job require you to be checking your email 2-3 times daily Your Total commitment is However Needed.
I await your Response
Regards.
#3 Letter
Good Day,
Please follow the instructions below carefully and completely.
To complete the financial transactions that I have assigned to you accomplish the following in a timely manner:
The First payment was sent to you via FedEx courier service the payment would be delivered to you today in the morning
Follow the instructions below
1. In order for you to receive your fee, take the payment you have received to your bank and have it deposited into your bank account.The amt you will receive today is $7500
Funds would be available instantly or within 24hrs
2. Once you have cashed the financial instrument I need you to send the
excess fund via Western Union as follows:
a. Deduct your commission which is $500
b. Then from the balance left set aside $100.00 to cover the
wire transfer fee.
c. Send the remaining funds Western Union according to the
instructions below.
you will be using Western Union services to send the balance to my electronics shipper in Philippines.
send 2500 of the funds to the below info
First Name... Ronald
Last Name.... Morgan
Address..7114 Kundiman Street, Sampaloc,
City....Manila
Country.....Philippines
Zip code....1008
send another 2500 of the funds to the below info
First Name... James
Last Name.... Bruce
Address..7114 Kundiman Street, Sampaloc,
City....Manila
Country.....Philippines
Zip code....1008
send another 2000 of the funds to the below info
First Name... Martins
Last Name.... Cole
Address..7114 Kundiman Street, Sampaloc,
City....Manila
Country.....Philippines
Zip code....1008
The information below will aid in the picking up the money. The Western
Union Money Transfer Information from you should include:
Sender's Name ......
Receiver’s Name .....
(MTCN) ..........
Total Amount Sent ....
You can also text me by phone once you receive the package and once you deposit the check into your account
my no to text me on is 201 530 6838...this no is for text only
#4 Letter From me to John Parker
Dear Mr. Parker,
I will not be able to work for you.
The Check/Money Order is not here yet.
I will be returning it back to you as soon as it comes.
I am sorry.
You did not give me the information I ask for from you. Any references the name of your company. I need to be able to check you out.
Well done. He is a fraud. Don't fall for it or else you will suffer like I do.
Before I fell for this, I did my research and found nothing. Now I am creating this to let others know that this is complete scam. I tried to put more info as much as possible
No, it's not too late. Contact your bank *ASAP*, tell them what happened and cooperate with them. You must tell them ASAP because your bank has no way to tell if you are an unwitting victim or a willing accomplice. Best of luck.