Online Job Scams

It has been awhile since the last post and wow this is really becoming a pain. I'm talking about the scams. Job scams specifically. A neighbor recently me asked if this"job offer" could be one of those scams you hear about on the news. I said it is a strong possibility. This is in response to applications and resumes posted online. The responders are very quick and there responses are "Very" lengthy and their writing in english is suspect. For example, if your name is John Simpkins you would not sign your closing as "Sincerely, John's". Nor would you be told that "checks or money orders would be sent to you to make arrangements by buying stuff." Also why are all of these responders traveling, doing extensive travel or out of the country and why are they sharing this much lifestyle info in an email? And lastly, the inconsistency. First they will say that they only want to correspond via email but at the same time tell you they will call you - and- it's not a office based job, it's part time and online but you have to run "errands".

If you respond to a job offer email that sounds like this, eg: poor english, confusing, too good to be true (500 to 600 dollars a week for part time non specific duties) etc.... I guarantee you the money orders you will receive as your "wages" will be FAKE !! and the insistence upon your so called employer to have them cashed and send any portions via western union is also a RED FLAG.