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I got a new JOB OFFER... and I didn't even apply for it... (scam alert)

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Real Estate Agent with Sky Realty South Austin

I just love being the one chosen to drive his wifey around for a week or so, and he will get me a car if I dont have one.. Now how great is that?    But, seriously folks, there are a ton of scoundrels out there working to take your money.  And with so many people losing their job, this is outrageous that a real scumbag trys to prey on them.   SO, an FYI here.   its not real, tis not true!  Read it and see how low some people will go to make others life's miserable. 

Job Vancant to me
show details 10:33 AM (28 minutes ago) Reply


HOW DO YOU DO ?
        I have contacted my wife concerning the pick up and  for other purposes which she might need you for,which she told me is okay by her,I believe you are fitted for this position in as much you will prove yourself a reliable, honest loyal and good  person.I will let you know about her arrival date as soon as i know u will be driving her.I will prefer you have your car available,I am offering you $700  weekly, and you will make  yourself available 3 times a week for her schedule for 3 to 5 hours each day, that's it, you will be working every Monday,Wednesday and Friday, she will be attending a conference meeting so you will be Pick her and drop her back at the hotel after she finishes the meeting,

Requirements...
      All you need for you to work for her is to have a copy driver's
licence scanned,your full car registration and your car..
  If you are ready to take these Job I will want you to email me the
following details.

Your full Name............................
Address in full...........................
your drivers licence number............
Phone or mobile number....................
The picture of the car is required........

Cos i will be contacting her conference people's accountant to forward you a check as payment after you agreed all the terms of this job....The accountant will be sending a payment that will cover your first week upfront salary and her expenses(Flight ticket, accommodation and other expenses) while she is with you at the conference in the state...
 If you are ok with all the terms then i will be waiting for your reply.

N.B---- Incase you do not have a car we will have to hire a car and we
will bear the expenses for that.

For any further enquiry Please call my mobile number below..

Best Regards,
Colin booth
16 Curtis Wood Rd,
Herne Bay,Kent.
CT6 7TY.
United Kingdom.
Tel: +447854349041
Mobile-+447024051739

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South Austin Real Estate

Comments(9)

Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Interesting.  How many car donations do you think they'll get??

Sadly, if they get enough spam out, they'll get some takers.

 

 

Mar 25, 2009 04:25 AM
Ron Bridges
ERA Wilder Realty, Inc. - Sumter, SC

Gail, this is a new one.  Even from the "UK".  Have to watch for these things.  Once again if you are contacted and asked to send personal info, RUN!

Mar 25, 2009 04:29 AM
Kristin Mason
New Market Title Agency - Independence, OH

It's absolutely CRAZY the amount of scams out there.  I was in the bank the other day when a lady was sitting at the desk trying to understand why a check she was trying to cash was no good.  The bank Manager did everything he could to explain to her, DON't SEND ANY MONEY OR GIVE ANY INFORMATION TO THEM!!!!!  She just didn't get it, or didn't want to get it.  It was very sad!

Mar 25, 2009 04:45 AM
Steve Shatsky
Dallas, TX

Hi Gail... Congratualtions on the new career move.  We will miss you in real estate!  (Just joking.) Seiously... this is an even more blantant scam that the Nigerian hose rental nightmare I had to deal with (and posted about) a few weeks ago!

Mar 25, 2009 05:37 AM
Charlie Ragonesi
AllMountainRealty.com - Big Canoe, GA
Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros

There is an interesting IRS scam going around as well and it really looks real. But the note the money with a comma like 328,25 so it is not American oops!

Mar 25, 2009 07:36 AM
Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

If these folks would go get a real job and leave folks alone it would be a much better world for all of us. They spend more time trying to scam folks and just think if they put that effort to working a real job how much bettr off all of us would be. Careful out there folks.

Mar 25, 2009 01:00 PM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Hi Gail, This particular scam letter is a new one to me... usually I get the ones saying I have inherited millions of dollars...

Mar 26, 2009 03:17 PM
Anonymous
Charlie

I ran into this one by responding to a job listing on craigslist. Thankfully all they got was my email address. As soon as I read the reply (verbatim above) I got out of dodge in a hurry.

Apr 14, 2009 01:35 PM
#8
South Austin Real Estate Blog
Sky Realty South Austin - Austin, TX

Charlie, that was a good thing for you.  While Craigslist has many great things on it.. one must be careful there too. 

Apr 14, 2009 01:46 PM