Scam Type
Employment Scam
Date Reported
2023-06-15 00:00:00
Victim Postal Code
77382
Total Dollars Lost
0
Scam Description
Good morning.
I’m Mr. Harry Butler from Crighton Engineering Creativity… I am contacting you regarding your resume being approved for the Remote Administrative Assistant / Data Entry Clerk position with a pay rate of $35.00/hr. Reply once you get this so an interview can be scheduled.
Good afternoon.
Following the newest online screening introduced by The Bureau of Global Human Resources, you are to install Signal Private Messenger App on your mobile device. Notify me to know once it has been installed and set up.
Thank you!
Great!
The HR manager Mrs. Natasha Bowers will now reach out to you via the Signal private messenger app, please be prompt with your responses.
Best wishes!
……….. finish the chat interview….. and then…..
I need you to provide the following information accurately for our employee personnel files:
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
To enable my Secretary to enlist it into the company’s database for proper documentation in compliance with the onboarding process. It is also required by the Accounting Department for the mailing of the check.
Some information will also appear on your job offer letter which will be sent to you first thing tomorrow morning.
..I replied… If possible, I would like to conduct this type of communication outside of social media channels. I don’t like to provide private information outside of what I consider normal safe business proceedings. I’m sorry I don’t feel comfortable providing my personal information here.
…
Would you rather have it sent to an email instead? I understand your concern and note that the required information is needed to be enlisted in your offer letter. No harm intended.
..I replied…
If possible, yes. Any official forms of communication would be preferred.
… then no response.
