SUNCORP GROUP JOB SCAM!!!
DON'T FALL FOR IT!!!
The following is all of the texts I received today, I've left my responses out.
The scam then proceeded to Yahoo Messenger for an interview.
From there I was emailed a list of interview questions I had an hour to fill out and email back.
"I am Mr Glenn Kush from Suncorp Group .Your resume was seen on jobs4tn. gov of workforce Resumes database for prospective employees and we feel you would be an asset to the company
The positions available are Data entry clerk,Accounting clerk,Customer service,Medical biller and Administrative Assistant
The pay rate is $25 per hour,you will also be paid $20 per hour during training session
It's an online and work from home job,you can equally choose to work from anywhere that does suit you
The interview process is conducted via Yahoo Messenger,you are needed to set up a yahoo account then have me added to your yahoo messenger list for the job briefing/interview process
I have just added you to my yahoo messenger list,i did send you an IM aswell. My Yahoo ID is
[email protected]
Hi,I am back Shawn. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The result for this interview is....You have just been confirmed qualified for this position.You are now offered the job position...you are HIRED! You are welcome to Suncorp Group.... You are now given a chance to show your zeal, commitment, charisma, diligence and ted with work be a productive employee.
Here are the name's of the software's you will need to start working with Peachtree Complete Accounting Software, Sage Simply Accounting Accounting Software,,Microsoft Excel 8 2011,Microsoft Word 11 2011,MySQL 5 2011,PHP 5 2011,UNIX 2 2005,,XML 5 2007,Vendor Management 7 2012.
A start up check you will be using to make purchase for these working materials will be issued out to you, as soon as you receive the check you are to deposit it, the funds will be made available in your account within 24 hours or less.
You are to purchase the softwares from a vendor recommended and approved by the company, and i will be providing you with the details needed at the appropriate time.
Understood?
What financial institution do you operate with?
The W2 form and hire packet would be coming along side the working materials in the mail.
Do you have any question at this juncture?
From the US
The start up check will be mailed out to you tomorrow
I work in the US
Once more Shawn ,welcome to Suncorp Group. Looking forward to working with you and hope you will be a productive employee to the company.
That will be all for today.
I will need you to report online by 10AM EST tomorrow morning for more updates/next steps needed to be taken.
Remain blessed."
They use the company's official websites to appear legit, but they don't actually work for them, just using them as props.
Glad I didn't give out personal (or financial) info, sorry I wasted 2 hrs chatting though.
Told them to save their postage and keep their check.
Be safe and God bless!