I just got an email from the offering work etc. When I asked them for the actual company name and website, they said it was undercontruction. I then asked for their Tax ID and the person hung up on me... I say that would be a SCAM...... They can ask me for all of my information including bank account number for "payroll" purposes, but hang up on me when I ask for their TAX-ID number to check it against the IRS... LOL FUNNY!!!!
Below is what they sent me:
Suspision #1.
Why is it that an employee can ONLY have a Bank of America Account...
Suspision #2.
The PO Box ALMOST looks legit, with the EXCEPTION, there is NO CITY...
Suspision #3
What does my GENDER have to do with hiring... EEOC, states this is NOT a factor....
PAYROLL ROUTINE
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Please provide answers to the following schedule so we could update your folder on the administrative desk.
1. How many hours are you willing to Work per day?
2. What time range.( Morning Section 8am-12noon or Afternoon section 3pm-6pm)?
3. Payroll Interval. ( Weekly or Bi-weekly ) ?
4. Payroll Method . Check or Direct deposit ? ( Bank Of America only )
Basically before you get started, the company would be providing you with funds to purchase some important software required for the duty in question and then you will be receiving equipments from the Company. Dell Laptop Pentium D Duo Processor , All in one Printer, Scanner and Fax Machine with a wide range of software already installed on the system.
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TEST OF DUTY/TRUST
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Test of duty/trust would involve you handling funds on behalf of the company to purchase the needed software and also to handle the shipment of your mini office equipment. The test of duty/ trust is your first call to duty,this will be your first assignment before you begin your training, you will be receiving a payment from the company shortly and would be required to follow proper directions, accurate deduction and documentation is expected from you. This would be the only payment you would be required to handle on your own before your duty commences.
IMPORTANT : Make sure you send your contact details,and your answer to the payroll questions, so that it can be forwarded to the company's accounting department for processing,also for you to be able to receive your test of duty/trust package.
Details should be sent in the format below :
Your full name:.............................
Age:..........................................
Gender:................................
Resident Address:............................
City:.................
State:.....................
Zip Code:.......................................
Phone #home&cell.....
Email:..............
I look forward to working with you as an online staff.
Kind Regards,
Mr James Bill(Personnel Manager)
Home Business Unit - Human Resources
Ms-ap Technology Group Inc
P.O. Box 4695,IL 60611
Phone:(708) 330-4119
I received the identical letter except for "personnel manager's" name was Tommy Williams. I too smell a scam. I asked if they would provide a 1099 which would be customary in the case of working as an independent contractor. This matter was not addressed directly. Red Flag!