I’m not even going to comment about this one – Management Placement scam

Re: Management Placement

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 1:46 PM

From:

“Mr. Gu Shu” <icbc2@w266sl11d.homepage.t-online.de>

Dear Friend,

This is a Management Placement on behalf of a customer Mr. Kim Woo Choong. Our client needs to urgently relocate his funds due to the economic crises and he is looking for an experienced business person or company that can receive and profitably invest the monies in excess of Thirty Nine Million US Dollars outside Asia. The sum will be paid from our bank; visit our bank website at Website: http://www.icbc-ltd.com

For more information contact: Mr. Gu Shu [Secretary to Board].Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited ICBC Tower 3 Garden Road, Central Hong Kong. Most importantly, you will be required to:

[1]. Act as the original beneficiary of the funds.
[2]. Receive the funds into a business/private bank account.
[3]. Invest/Manage the funds profitably.

NOTE: The Client is willing to pay 5% for your role as the beneficiary partner to the funds when the money is confirmed to your designated bank account. Also a subsequent 10% as “Management Commission” will be paid for your advised investment services. If you prefer to be re-contacted for more express information, please send us your response to: mr.gushu44@yahoo.com

We expect your correspondence and our response will be swift.

Best Regards,
Mr. Gu Shu [Secretary]
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited.

Here’s the WHOIS info -

omain Name ………………… icbc-ltd.com
Name Server ………………… tns1.icbc.com.cn
cns2.icbc.com.cn
Registrant ID ………………. hc956371309-cn
Registrant Name …………….. yao lu
Registrant Organization ……… Industrial and commercial bank of china
Registrant Address ………….. haidian district beisihuan west road No.65,room 820
Registrant City …………….. beijingshi
Registrant Province/State ……. beijing
Registrant Postal Code ………. 100080
Registrant Country Code ……… CN
Registrant Phone Number ……… +86.01082610575 - 8201
Registrant Fax ……………… +86.01082888687 -
Registrant Email ……………. 
Administrative ID …………… hc956371309-cn
Administrative Name …………. yao lu
Administrative Organization ….. Industrial and commercial bank of china
Administrative Address ………. haidian district beisihuan west road No.65,room 820
Administrative City …………. beijingshi
Administrative Province/State … beijing
Administrative Postal Code …… 100080
Administrative Country Code ….. CN
Administrative Phone Number ….. +86.01082610575 - 8201
Administrative Fax ………….. +86.01082888687 -
Administrative Email ………… 

 

My new Shaklee site

Shaklee Independent Distributor

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I’m still working on it, but wanted to share.

 

Yes, I’m making up for lost time.

Summer vacation is insane for me.  The kids are home and require more attention than they would like.  Hubby takes time off and makes road trip plans.  Extended family and friends drop by unexpectedly, and other call repeatedly (you know who you are).

I’ve been any and everywhere it seems but here.  The kids’ return to school next week will be a big help – my day will be mine again!

I can’t speak for all telecommuting parents, but for me, having the kids nearby is both a blessing and curse.   I still wouldn’t change it.  Well, except to occasionally wish for year-round school schedules.

What about you – would you change anything about your telecommuting schedule?

It’s time for another cup of coffee.

 

Sneaky, sneaky – Careercenter.org

Why sneaky?  Because Careercenter.org is another name from our old ‘buddies’ Legit Jobs At Home (LJAH).  LJAH is well known for posting job ads and directing those who respond to join their paid site in order to apply.

Here’s the latest message they sent me.

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Job: Verification / Monitors $14.00/hr

Many Languages Needed: Korean, Vietnamese, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, English, French, etc..

You can help Veri-Log fight telemarketing fraud and make money from home using your computer.

As a Verification /Monitor, you would listen to recordings of sales calls to determine if the sale was valid or if there is evidence of sales fraud or undue customer confusion. Must listen to calls / recordings one after another.

This is a telecommute position. Pay: $14.00-$15.00/hr. You work from your home using your computer and Internet access. We supply all needed training and software Apply with us today, just send an emal for more information. Must be able to start immediatley.

Compensation: $14.00-$15.00/hr

Apply: http://456list.com/listing_details/verification___monitors/2

Carlisie Welch HR
-eoe-

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Domain information on 56list.com -
Created:      2009-06-15
NS History:        2 changes  on 3 unique name servers over 0 year.
IP History:     3 changes on 3 unique name servers over 0 years.
Organisation Name…. Deborah Odom
Organisation Address. 15360 braile
Organisation Address.
Organisation Address. detroit
Organisation Address. 48223
Organisation Address. mi
Organisation Address. UNITED STATES

IP Address:       216.39.57.104

“Deborah Odom” owns about 3 other domains

For careercentersite.org -
Created:     2009-04-22
Last Updated On:21-Jun-2009

IP Address:       68.180.151.74
NS History:     1 change on 2 unique name servers over 0 year.
IP History:     2 changes on 3 unique name servers over 0 years.

 

IDS Solutions Inc. – money laundering scam

It’s the same old thing.  You receive an unsolicited email from an employer who spotted your resume on a job search site.  The message seems ok, but lacks details.  You think something may be off, but you’re not quite sure, so you return the the message and ask for details.  With help from Bobbear.co.uk, let me save you some time.

I received this email this morning from IDS Solutions Inc.  I knew that it was a scam right from the get go because -

1) the return address did not match the contact email.
2) this part time gig has a $2,300 monthly salary
3) The HR Manager, Rob Richie, includes EDS Inc. in his signature when the company is called IDS.

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Hello.

My name is Rob Ritchie. I’m the human resources department manager of the IDS Solutions company.
Our firm has an opening in our United States department for a Sales Executive Representative position.

This is a part-time/home based position.

Salary : $2300 per month

Requirements :

•              not less than 18 years old.
•              internet access to reply promptly to e-mails messages
•              availability by phone.
•              MS Word, MS Excel, PDF qualification
•              absolute absence of criminal offenses or convictions.
•              experience in the financial issues is welcome.

If you are interested, please reply to : bestcowag@googlemail.com

Best regards
Rob Ritchie
HR manager
EDS inc.

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A quick Google search later led to Bobbear.co.uk’s report.  I cannot improve on this one, so here’s the link – http://www.bobbear.co.uk/ids-solutions-inc.html

As expected, another Russian money laundering scam from a repeat scammer.

When are they going to realize that we’re getting smarter every day and spreading the word about them?  It makes me wonder what good they could do if they put that energy to legal use.

Be safe!

 

An interesting one follow up – PAX LLC

I responded to a job post for an Academic Exchange Coordinator position on June 2 expecting it to be a scam.  Oh man, is it ever!  These crooks are not only looking to hit up job seekers, but have no qualms about ruining the reputation of a legitimate organization in the process.

Without an interview or a review of my references or resume, Victor Carabut of PAX LLC, not PAX the non-profit academic exchange organization, sent me a copy of an coordinator agreement to complete.  Before receiving an official job offer, I am supposed to share my social security number and banking information; but sharing a driver’s licence number and/or passport info are optional.

In the ad, my duties would entail meeting students at the airport and transporting them to their host’s home.  In the email, I do that, but also receive payment for academic services.   I’d be paid $500 a month plus 3% of the program fee.

This guy used the legitimate organization’s logo and address on this agreement, but changed the phone and fax numbers to suit his needs.  The website he mentions in the email, paxllc.net, is a clone.  I ran a WHOIS search and found the administrative contact using the legit address but different phone and fax numbers.  “Heidi Guerrero,” I see you!

PAX LLC
Heidi Guerrero
+1.2815062758 fax: +1.8008566733
14 Willett Avenue
New York NY 10573
us

DNS:
ns3.cnmsn.com
ns4.cnmsn.com

http://whois.domaintools.com/paxllc.net

Here’s a little more interesting information.  The contact number used on the clone site (347-826-4983 ) has been used by scammers before.  Ever heard of Intaro Safe Business Group or UNIS Holding Group?  Only potential victims and fraudwatchers have.  Thanks Bobbear.co.uk for sharing!

http://www.bobbear.co.uk/intaro-safe-business-group.html
http://www.bobbear.co.uk/unis-holding-group-inc.html

I’ve contacted Pax.org and forwarded the email, link, and copy of the agreement.

This isn’t new, unfortunately.  Scammers frequently clone a legitimate business in order to catch potential victims off guard.  Victims think they have found a legit position and stop digging for information.  By the time they realize they’ve been scammed, the crooks have made off with the victim’s funds, identities, and self-esteem.

Never let a familiar company name keep you from doing the research.  Don’t stop with the URL the contact person shares.  As always, if any of you have been contacted by these crooks, please share.

 

Happy Canada Day!

Just thought I’d send a little love to our northern neighbors.

 

Another Money Transfer Assistant Position

Niadeline Lewis (I doubt that’s her real name) has a position for me.  Supposedly she found me through Career Builder and thinks I’m the right one for the job.  Silly, silly scammer.

Here’s a summary of the red flags:
1) The position title changes within the message.  You would think the scammers would get this right by now.

2) The salary is $2,000 a month plus 5% of each payment processed for 2-3 hours of work and education and status do not matter. .

3) Job responsibilities include wiring money to them and having a checking account.

4) Most contact will be via email with occasional phone calls.  This wouldn’t be that much of a big deal except for the fact that this “company” is asking you to hand over your bank account information.

5) Direct quote: “We do not ask any personal information and we run business according to laws of the United States of America.”  Yeah, right as they ask for your banking information.

Ah, they make me giggle.  I’ve forwarded the scam to Career Builder and have included nuartinez@gmail.com and ni.adelinelevis@live.com on my list of addys to ignore.

No matter how tight things get, please do not fall for this.  They will get their money while you are left with the overdraft fees and possible legal ramifications.

 

Spammity, spam, spam

It’s sad, really, but a fact.  A lot of the scam job posts making the rounds are posted simply for the spammer to pad his/her spam list.  I’ve been deleting more spoofed messages from myself lately than I ever have, and the increase just happened to coincide with the last message I sent to a scammer requesting more information.

Let’s not even get into the spambot blog comments that I’ve been deleting lately.

Don’t worry, spammers, my delete-happy fingers aren’t tired enough to let you in any more than you already are.

Have a great weekend, all.

 

An interesting one arrived in my inbox today

I know it’s a scam, but it’s different.  Very little information was included in the message, but one of the duties involved meeting students at an international airport and transferring them to a designated address.

As soon as I learn more, I’ll share.