Job Searching In The Age Of Technology And Scammers
The week of 10-16-22 to 10-22-22 was going to be the magical time of the year to once again be employed. All the E-mails suspected of job scams were deleted, so the unemployed desperate person believed. Then an offer that seems to suit the kind of special employment being sought is received.
It looks good, but the voice in the desperate person's head is whispering caution. This is what the initial message read:
Dear Applicant,
The hiring team of Alexza Pharmaceuticals Company have received, reviewed and ap-
proved your resume and you have been shortlisted for an online interview. We believe you
have the required qualification to handle one of the following positions. The positions are
as follows:
DATA ENTRY, PAYROLL ASSISTANT, CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR,
ACCOUNTING, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND MANAGEMENT
The start-up pay is $25.00 per hour while training pay is $20.00 per hour. This is strictly
an online work from home job also a remote position. All needed and necessary details will
be emailed to you during the interview section.
Following our newest online screening introduced by BBB, you are required to set-up and
install a signal app or wire app if you don't have one using the website https://signal.org/en
/download/ or on this number via Signal app (+1 408688-2105) or this username https://wire.com/en/download and add the hiring manager via Wire app
(@novartdepartment100). He or She will be available online via signal or Wire app for the job briefing/interview and comprehensive details.This is our first step to proceed further. He or She will be expecting to hear from you soon.
Your reference code is (PORT28) this would serve as your identification number throughout
the online hiring process. This is your first step, to proceed further we expect to hear back
from you as soon as possible.
NOTE: We offer two weeks' paid training tasks of $20.00 per hour before full work as we are
interested in your personal development. We look forward to hearing from you as soon as
possible.
Interview Date/Time: 10/17/2022 by 08:00 am
Training is Available
Your swift responses matter a lot in this position.
Regards: HR Department, Alexza Pharmaceuticals Company.
Several key things were missed due to the desperate person's need for employment. Especially desperate for employment being unemployed for three months and unable to pay any bills.
Unemployment had been denied until the third week of November with a penalty repayment
due. Medical bills compiling due to health problems physical and mental.
So, the response to the above E-mail was sent to accept the interview offer. All the instruc
-tion of the message was eventually completed. The Wire app was downloaded and setup
for the interview:
Admin Department
@novartdepartment100
AD
Monday 2:42 PM
A
Admin Department
Good day
2:42 PM
How are you doing?
2:42 PM
I am Mr Alex Richard from Alexza Pharmaceuticals Company
2:42 PM
D
Desperate
I'm well
2:42 PM
Hello
2:42 PM
A
Admin Department
I believe you are here and ready for a job briefing and interview?
I want you to know that your quick response will highly be appreciated Okay?
2:43 PM
D
Desperate
It took a couple of tries but I figured it out
2:44 PM
I have been responding to several requests for interviews today.
2:45 PM
A
Admin Department
These are the positions available.
Customer service
Data Entry,
Accounting,
Book keeping
Clerical Admin,
Administrative Assistant, Which is your best fit?
2:45 PM
D
Desperate
Data Entry
2:45 PM
A
Admin Department
Alright the position is Data Entry
2:46 PM
We are looking for 9 team workers to work in our office or from home at the moment. The
working hours are flexible and you can choose to work from anywhere of your choice.
2:46 PM
D
Desperate
sounds like a position I can fill.
2:50 PM
A
Admin Department
These are the requirements for the Job.
-Are you a U.S. Citizen, Canadian Citizen.
-Must be fluent in communication and English
-Must have a clear criminal charges
-Must be at least 40 wpm average
-Must be 18+ average.
I believe you possess the requirements listed above?
2:51 PM
D
Desperate
All but the 40 wpm
2:52 PM
A
Admin Department
Okay that is not a problem cause training will be conducted.
2:53 PM
BENEFITS:
Health, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness and 401k plans. Paid Time
Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts.
2:54 PM
D
Desperate
This is a good thing to know. Gives me a chance to up my game.
2:54 PM
A
Admin Department
Let's get started, as I open an employee file! I am the hiring/operations manager. And I am
here to brief and interview you more about the opening position, please introduce yourself
by indicating your full names, sex,phone number, e-mail address.
2:55 PM
D
Desperate
My name is Desperate. Sex: female
2:56 PM
phone: 888 888-8888 email: desperate@gmail.com
2:57 PM
A
Admin Department
{QUICK QUESTIONS } Take your time to answer them for Your performance in this inter
-view will determine if you will get the job:
{1}Have you ever worked from home or online before?
{2}Are you currently employed?
{3}How many hours do you intend to dedicate to this job position daily? And what time
will be suitable for you?
2:57 PM
D
Desperate
1. no 2. no 3. Full time
2:58 PM
Suitable time: 10:00 am - 6 pm
2:59 PM
A
Admin Department
{4} Do you have an idea of how to use MS excel?
{5}What's your dream job?
{6}Do you have a Printer, Fax Machine,Scanner and a Photocopier?
3:00 PM
D
Desperate
Yes
3:01 PM
A
Admin Department
{4} Do you have an idea of how to use MS excel?
{5}What's your dream job?
{6}Do you have a Printer, Fax Machine,Scanner and a Photocopier?
3:02 PM
D
Desperate
No such thing as dream job, but lots of permanent vacations. Yes, I have the required
equipment.
3:03 PM
Yes, on question 4. I am a trained computer technician.
3:04 PM
A
Admin Department
{7}What are your salary requirements?
{8}Who’s your mentor?
{9}What are your hobbies?
3:04 PM
D
Desperate
Need at least $15.00 to survive. 8. I have had many mentors. 9. Reading, writing, and
playing my saxophone.
3:08 PM
A
Admin Department
10}What interests you about this job?
{11}What are your strengths/What are your weaknesses?
{12}What are your applicable attributes/experience?
3:09 PM
D
Desperate
I can work remotely from any location. 11. Strength: I am self-reliant, honest, and
hard-working. Weakness: I am also COD to the max and can let simple things bring
me down.
3:14 PM
12. Trained network engineer/computer technician
3:15 PM
A
Admin Department
{13} If you are employed, How would you like to be Paid? Weekly Or Bi-Weekly?
{14}What means of Payment do you prefer? Check, Direct Deposit?
{15} What is the name of your bank to see if it tallies with the company official
salary account?
3:16 PM
D
Desperate
Have worked in managerial and janitorial positions.
3:17 PM
13. Weekly 14. Direct Deposit 15. Chime/First Citizen Bank
3:19 PM
A
Admin Department
First Citizen Bank tallies with the company official salary account.
3:19 PM
D
Desperate
I prefer Chime.
3:20 PM
But will accept the First Citizen Bank deposit.
3:20 PM
A
Admin Department
Chime does not tally with the company official salary account
3:20 PM
Alright! You have done well so far and you seem like a perfect fit for this position. I will
need you to hold online for 10 minutes while I send your answers to my superiors for
review and consideration okay. will get back to you shortly. Please be on standby.
3:20 PM
D
Desperate
Of course.
3:21 PM
A
Admin Department
Hello
3:34 PM
D
Desperate
Hi, I am still here.
3:34 PM
A
Admin Department
I am back! Your interview percentage scored and consideration stand is available now
on my desk.
Are you ready to know your stand?
3:36 PM
D
Desperate
Please.
3:36 PM
A
Admin Department
You scored (87%) on the question's answered and for your consideration stand. You've
just been confirmed qualified for the position. Due to your level of experience and com
-munication skills, the company has decided to give you a chance to work for the
company and would like to see your diligence, Charisma, Commitment towards this
job. Congratulations!
3:37 PM
D
Desperate
Wow! Thank you. This is good news indeed.
3:38 PM
A
Admin Department
You will be entitled to $25/hr working for 5hr/day or more. This means that you would
receive a $100 sign on bonus. You would receive your salary at the end of each week.
Also, please list your References (minimum of 3) so we can find out more about you
and your previous working capabilities.
3:39 PM
D
Desperate
1. Person 1 *** *** ****
3:41 PM
2. Person 2 *** *** ****
3:41 PM
A
Admin Department
You will be provided the recommended needed materials to set up the tasks by the com
-pany, you will undergo a one week training from our professional supervisor's, He/She
will be training you on how to work with the programs which you will be needing to start
work with accurately and other data entry works you will need to get done.
Your training is going to be done online through your PC and Phone, training will be 5 days
and it will be done online remotely. Understood?
3:42 PM
D
Desperate
3. Person 3 (Former Employer) *** *** ****
3:44 PM
Yes, when will this start?
3:45 PM
A
Admin Department
The company will provide you a HP laptop with a fast internet connection and your W4
form will be coming along with the working materials you need to start working with. You'll
be using Navision Financial and Autoplus software to enable you accomplish all these, You
will be making an order for this software which you will be using to start work with.
The software retailer will be responsible for installing the software and any updates and
patches on the HP Laptop. They will also need to perform manual data backups and
secure the data to meet HIPAA standards.
3:46 PM
D
Desperate
Okay. I am familiar with setups for HIPPA. So, I could be starting by the end of this week
or the start of next week?
3:49 PM
A
Admin Department
Note: All expenses are handled by the company. You will receive a certified check in your
name issued for the order of your office materials, then you will be referred to the vendor
agent in-charge of the installation,update and patch to place your order directly to ensure
you appear as the primary owner. That is because all materials will be Customized in your
names and the Company Logo
3:50 PM
D
Desperate
Understood.
3:51 PM
A
Admin Department
I have just been informed from the training supervisor that training will commence next week
Monday and I believe you will take part in that training with the rest of the employees. Hope
you will be available to participate in the training at your own convenient time?
I believe the company can ensure your full trust and commitment right?
3:57 PM
Your start up check will be mailed to you tomorrow or a day after.
Please Confirm the Name and your current Address to avoid any loss or misplacement of
check.
Full Names ----------------
Mailing Address -----------------
Apartment # ------------------
City, State, Zip Code ---------------
4:01 PM
D
Desperate
Yes, absolutely. My name is Desperate.
4:02 PM
Mailing address: ***-----St., &&&&&&&&, ___ *****
4:03 PM
A
Admin Department
Make sure you are online 8 am tomorrow morning for more updates in regards to your
start up check, so I can provide you with your tracking number ..Understood?
You are welcome once again and looking forward to working with you.
4:05 PM
D
Desperate
Thank you and yes I will be online and waiting for my next step.
4:06 PM
A
Admin Department
Your timely response will highly be appreciated by tomorrow.
Do enjoy the rest of your day and stay blessed.
Have a great rest of your day!
4:08 PM
Desperate Tuesday
Good morning.
7:56 AM
A
Admin Department
Good morning
7:57 AM
How are you doing?
7:57 AM
D
Desperate
Awake and ready to go.
7:57 AM
A
Admin Department
That sounds good
8:00 AM
Please hold for few minutes.
8:00 AM
D
Desperate
Sure
8:00 AM
A
Admin Department
During our previous conversation, you are aware you will be receiving a check from the
company.
8:22 AM
D
Desperate
Yes.
8:22 AM
A
Admin Department
Your tracking will be available tomorrow and the check will be delivered to your home
address. Once you have the check, you will be making the deposit of the check and it
will be available instantly or the next day okay.
8:22 AM
D
Desperate
Understood. Which service will be making the delivery and will I have to be available for
signature?
8:25 AM
A
Admin Department
We appreciate your time and commitment devoted to us so far. We are looking forward in
having you in the company team working with us ASAP.
That will be all for today. I will message you when is necessary to do so okay.
Via FedEx or USPS but will be communicated to you by tomorrow morning.
8:26 AM
You do not have to sign for it
8:27 AM
D
Desperate
Thank you and have a blessed day.
8:27 AM
A
Admin Department
Your timely response will highly be appreciated by tomorrow.
Do enjoy the rest of your day and stay blessed.
Have a great rest of your day!
8:28 AM
Desperate Wednesday
Good morning.
7:57 AM
8:09 AM
A
Admin Department
Good morning
8:09 AM
How are you doing?
8:10 AM
D
Desperate
Awake
8:10 AM
A
Admin Department
Hope you had a splendid night?
8:10 AM
D
Desperate
It was okay.
8:11 AM
A
Admin Department
That sounds good
8:12 AM
Please hold for few minutes
8:12 AM
D
Desperate
Okay.
8:12 AM
A
Admin Department
I am glad to inform you that I have received the check information.You are going to track
it via fedex.com to know the schedule delivery time.
8:33 AM 2793 0112 0097 8:34 AM That is your tracking number 8:34 AM Immediately when you receive my message, you are to track it and know the delivery time
and get back to me ASAP..
8:34 AM
D
Desperate
Thank you. I will write the tracking number on my note.
8:37 AM
A
Admin Department
Make sure you are on look out for it and notify me as soon as you have the start up check
confirming check was received for further instructions. Okay?
8:37 AM
D
Desperate
I will do as requested.
8:38 AM
A
Admin Department
Make sure you make yourself available online all throughout today so that if I mes
-sage you, you can reply me asap and also to show to the company how commit
-ted you are to the job, okay?
8:39 AM
I will also message you here immediately when the Financial Department confirm the deli
-very of the check, okay.
Make sure the sound of this app is ON for quick reply of my messages.
Stay bless this morning.
8:40 AM
D
Desperate
I have the sound on and the package should arrive by 4:30 pm today.
8:47 AM
A
Admin Department
Alright noted
8:47 AM
D
Desperate
I will have my cellphone with me and the sound on loud.
8:49 AM
You pinged
9:27 AM
A
Admin Department
I am here
9:27 AM
D
Desperate
Sorry, it was by accident. But I must inform you about my medical appointment for 10 am
Friday. I will be getting my prescription glasses.
9:30 AM
A
Admin Department
Alright no problem
9:31 AM
1:18 PM
A
Admin Department
Hello
1:18 PM
What is the status of the package?
1:18 PM
D
Desperate
I just received it. I am writing an email to Mr. Lewis as the attached note has instructed. I
will contact you after the email to him is finished.
1:20 PM
A
Admin Department
I just notified the department on your behalf that the check has been received by you.
1:21 PM
I believe you are ready for todays task?
1:21 PM
D
Desperate
How am I to proceed?
1:25 PM
You pinged
1:26 PM
A
Admin Department
You are to proceed and have the check deposited in your First Citizen’s Bank
1:28 PM
You are able to make use of your Bank teller or ATM machine depending on what suits
you best.
1:29 PM
I believe you can handle the deposit as of now as instructed?
1:31 PM
D
Desperate
Yes, I am. And after I make the deposit?
1:31 PM
A
Admin Department
You are to send me here a screenshot or image of the deposit slip for confirmation and docu
-mentation purpose.
1:32 PM
D
Desperate
Okay. I will be leaving for the bank in 10 minutes.
1:34 PM
A
Admin Department
Okay I am on standby
1:37 PM
D
Desperate
Okay
2:04 PM
My bank is placing a minimum of a 2-5 day hold on the check,
2:09 PM
A
Admin Department
Alright
2:09 PM
Has the check been deposited?
2:14 PM
D
Desperate
Yes, I can send you a picture of the check and the deposit by email.
2:24 PM
A
Admin Department
Please an image or screenshot of the deposit slip for confirmation and documentation
purpose
2:24 PM
A
Admin Department
Please it’s not clear enough
2:28 PM
Kindly have it snapped one after the other
2:30 PM
D
Desperate
It will not get any clearer. What is your e-mail address?
2:32 PM
A
Admin Department
Officedeskjnj890@gmail.com
2:32 PM
Part of the funds are made available for use.
2:33 PM
D
Desperate
The bank put a hold on the funds for 48 hrs. Two business days because of the amount.
It is being treated like a scam deposit.
2:36 PM
A
Admin Department
Okay noted
2:42 PM
You pinged
2:54 PM
D
Desperate
I just got some better shots of the receipts and I also sent the check picture.
2:55 PM
A
Admin Department
The receipt has not been received
2:55 PM
Okay
2:55 PM
D
Desperate
Two hundred twenty-five dollars are available for withdrawal.
3:04 PM
A
Admin Department
Okay good
3:05 PM
I believe you are ready for the next task since part of the funds is made available for use?
3:05 PM
Have you sent the image of the check to the email?
3:06 PM
D
Desperate
Yes.
3:06 PM
A
Admin Department
Do you have a Bestbuy,, Walsgreen, Kroger or CVS store close to you?
3:09 PM
D
Desperate
Yes.
3:10 PM
A
Admin Department
You are to proceed and make a purchase of an EBay card worth of $200.
3:11 PM
The card purchased will be used for the installation of apps and software on your working
materials before it’s been mailed to your home address.
3:11 PM
I believe you can handle the purchase as of now?
3:11 PM
Hello
3:15 PM
D
Desperate
No, I will not be able to get an eBay card today. The main branch of the local bank sent a
message to the teller to inform me no withdrawals are to be done for two days.
3:16 PM
A
Admin Department
Alright no problem
3:17 PM
You have done well in todays task
3:17 PM
I’ll get in touch with you tomorrow morning for more updates.
3:17 PM
Do have a lovely day ahead and stay blessed.
3:17 PM
D
Desperate
And you as well. Thank you.
3:18 PMDelivered
Desperate Thursday
Good morning.
7:59 AM
A
Admin Department
Good morning
8:03 AM
How are you doing?
8:03 AM
D
Desperate
My blood pressure is very high.
8:04 AM
A
Admin Department
You need to be calm to make it low
8:04 AM
D
Desperate
Yes. Hard to do. So, when will we discuss the dynamics of the job?
8:06 AM
I guess my time with your company has ended. Thank you.
8:13 AM
A
Admin Department
Kindly confirm if the funds are available for use?
8:15 AM
The dynamic of the job will be known more to you during training
8:15 AM
D
Desperate
I now need a new Bank Account. May you grow a conscience.
8:15 AM
A
Admin Department
What do you mean by that?
8:16 AM
D
Desperate
You did not think, I would check my account this morning and notice it showing a neg
-ative balance?
8:18 AM
My account is now being locked from access.
8:20 AM
Now I have no job and no bank account. Thank you. You have succeeded in your mission
to ruin another person's life. Hope you have a wonderful day.
