Keep in mind that this person does have my resume, so all the information he would need is right in front of him. This is an international company and I expect a little difference in the way things are done compared to the the US, but I'm starting to wonder if this is really one of those check cashing scams you hear so much about.
Here is the email I got this morning...
Hello,
Thanks so much for your reply,after going through your resume,The job has being finally offered to you and you will have the funds soon. It is a check of $2500
Once you have it. You are required to cash it deduct the $200 for the
software and $100 for your sign up fees you will have the remaining funds sent to the
shipping agent that will be getting the Laptop and other office equipment to you,to start up a small office as soon as they get the funds.
Please I also need to know how long the check will take to clear in
your bank and just to know how fast you are with disbursement of funds.
Please get back to me with your full name which the payment can be issued on and a delievery address where it will be delivered to you in person and I will tell you when the check will arrive.
Regard
Human Resources
Thanks so much for your reply,after going through your resume,The job has being finally offered to you and you will have the funds soon. It is a check of $2500
Once you have it. You are required to cash it deduct the $200 for the
software and $100 for your sign up fees you will have the remaining funds sent to the
shipping agent that will be getting the Laptop and other office equipment to you,to start up a small office as soon as they get the funds.
Please I also need to know how long the check will take to clear in
your bank and just to know how fast you are with disbursement of funds.
Please get back to me with your full name which the payment can be issued on and a delievery address where it will be delivered to you in person and I will tell you when the check will arrive.
Regard
Human Resources
(phone number)
Why would a check need to be delivered to me in person and why would the speed of it clearing my bank be an issue? And why is Human Resources emailing me on a Sunday? The grammar is a little off too.
They have my resume. There shouldn't be a need for further information from me. I'm getting the sense that this all hinges on this check and me giving the ok before it is sent. It's making me uneasy.
I was so hopeful about this, but my stomach sinks as I wonder if this is a huge scam. I'm getting cold feet about it and may back out. On the other hand, I don't want to miss out on a golden opportunity either.
What would you do? Would you pass?
CW
