Bee ~Brit Mum~ asked: I’m in the UK, and looking for a job at the moment. I posted an advert in the jobseekers section on Gumtree yesterday. Today, I had a short email from somebody stating they had a job available and to contact them if I wanted more details.
I got back to them asking for more details, and I received this reply:
Thanks for your interest in the job, the sole representative Handles the accounting section of the company, It doesn’t requires you to have knowledge of Accounting, You will only work on instructions base on billing functions, customer communications, file maintenance and processing of sales orders and cash receipts . The primary aspect of this position will be processing accounts receivable invoices and performing data entry into the system.We are a firm offering a personal service to our clients, we are into supplies Fabrics materials, to our customers in the UK.We are based in United State, with an enviable reputation for customer service and support. We are an independent supplier,and a subsidiary of M.I.R. Fabric Products Leader in North America {http://www.mirfabricproducts.ca/index.html}. specializing in all aspects of Fabrics products & materials.All applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom.Qualifications:
-Must be proficient in Excel, and Word.Other Requirements:
-Must have adequate computer knowledge/Internet, as the job requires posting of report weekly
-Good written and verbal communication skills.
-Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize accordingly.
-Comfort with a start-up environment and have a sense of humor.The Job does not require any further knowledge of Accounting as the job is basically based on Instruction, just as you will be directed each time. Which means Anybody can apply for this position.Salary/Benefits:£500 weekly
Get back fast as possible if you are still interestedThanks.
Jose
Mayar Fabrics
Subsidiary Of M.I.R. Fabric Products
I’ve emailed back asking for a bit more info and saying I’d be interested in applying.
However it seems a bit too good to be true, mainly because of the high wage. Also, the email is from a yahoo address not a business address. I’m not pinning any hopes on it, however my thoughts were, what do I have to lose by applying… if it turns out to be a con then I’ve lost nothing, is this right? Or do I somehow stand to lose something by emailing this guy about it? Of course, if anything comes up such as ‘we need your bank details…’ or whatever, then I won’t reply! But if it’s just a case of applying, getting an interview, and then seeing if it’s a genuine offer or not, would I be putting myself in harms way by going through that process at all?
The link there doesn’t work because it has a } on the end. Delete that and you can see the website. It’s American and has no mention of anything in Britain. I think I’ve already answered my own question to be honest… no way would somewhere pay £500 a week for someone with no experience. Hmm. I just can’t understand what the point of the con is, unless he is going to try and get my bank details off me!
Yes, I am certain it is a con now. I just had this reply:
Hello again and thanks for your interest, the below info is needed to start the job
Your Full Name:
Your Full Postal Address:
Active Phone Number(s)
Currently Employed: Yes/No
If Yes, What type of work and Current Position:
Yahoo Messenger ID: (You can create one if you don’t have already for easier communication)
Get back as fast as possible,
Thanks.
Jose
Mayar Fabrics
Subsidiary Of M.I..R. Fabric Products
N.B You will be doing the job in your location Leicestershire so get back to me with your details so that i can give you the instruction and information.
He avoided answering most of my questions, and what reputable employer chats over Yahoo messenger! Don’t think so! Ahh shame, I was having dreams of being rich for a short while 
I might email M.I.R. Fabrics myself and raise their awareness of this.
Eileen
