I also received the same text which i found weird too. I thought of it as a scam but still wanted to find out what would they say if i call. I called and they knew my name before I introduced myself which I didn't like. I told them I was not interested in getting a job anymore. but asked them how would they make money if I wanted to find a Job with them. They said they get paid by the Employer who hires me which is stupid and I didn't believe. Personally I think is a SCAM to get your info!!!
I received a text AND like 3 emails from these people!!! all seem sketchy...my advise is do what I am doing and ignore it... the email says they saw my resume and think that I would be qualified for a job opening for me in the entertainment industry. Too bad I was a criminal justice major with no experience in entertainment. Huge Scam!!
I got the same text. I text it back asking them who they are and got no response. As far as your cell phone # and how they got it it is probably on your resume`. I have gotten tons of calls from these types of people and it was to sell insurance or so forth. I had the block put on my cell preventing calls like this but didn't realize they can still text. I found a great job on my own just going dooor to door.
Just got the same text message as all of you but with a different call back number - 877-780-3373. It is ridiculous how all of these scam artists are wasting people's that are out of works time. It is frustrating enough trying to find work nowadays let alone have to deal with these jerks.
I got the same text from 407 697 8818, with a call back number of 877 780 3373 offering construction work. My resume is on Monster, but I haven't listed construction as my vocation. I think it may be related to jobnab.com I've received several texts and emails that lead back to them in the last couple weeks.
I called the number. The first time, it rang several times, picked up, then a gave a busy signal and disconnected. I'm thinking their system blocks calls from unidentified phone numbers, ie they can't see your caller id info. The second time, when I unblocked my caller number, I got hold of Employer network who wants me to register with their job search service. The person who answered didn't have to ask my name.
I'm not going to register with them to find out whether they'll steal my identity. :) But I'm sure it's an option. At the least, they've already proven their willingness to improperly use personal information posted on Monster for their own desired purpose.
I'm just speculating, here, but I feel most likely they are building a national database of job seekers, then will use it to try to attract employers. It isn't very likely that a small employment search company in Orlando has a potential employer waiting to hire me in Ohio.
I did a little searching for more info on employer network from Orlando and found a very interesting discussion board on a web developer forum. Here's the link. http://www.mywot.com/en/forum/8352-employer-network-at-employer-network-com Draw your own conclusions, but it looks to me like a scam exposed, changing face so they can continue scamming.