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A job offer out of the blue...

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    #21
    Got something similar to the OP email this morning sent from a random yahoo address but i'm not as lucky as it's only for an interview

    Hi
    As a result your application, I would like to invite you to attend an interview.
    You will have an interview with the department manager, Edie Wilson. The interview will last about 30 min.
    Please bring three reference (If available), as well as a copy of your ID, e.g. Passport, Driving License to the interview.
    Please contact me on 07053500579, in order to arrange an interview
    We look forward to seeing you


    As they have very kindly left a mobile number shall I play with this scammer I'll hide my mobile number first though of course.

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      #22
      Originally posted by redgiant View Post
      Got something similar to the OP email this morning sent from a random yahoo address but i'm not as lucky as it's only for an interview

      Hi
      As a result your application, I would like to invite you to attend an interview.
      You will have an interview with the department manager, Edie Wilson. The interview will last about 30 min.
      Please bring three reference (If available), as well as a copy of your ID, e.g. Passport, Driving License to the interview.
      Please contact me on 07053500579, in order to arrange an interview
      We look forward to seeing you


      As they have very kindly left a mobile number shall I play with this scammer I'll hide my mobile number first though of course.
      You might like to register the mob no with every ambulance-chasing lawyer and PPI reclaim firm you can find?
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        #23
        Originally posted by Sausage Surprise View Post

        Respectfully,
        Miss Angela
        Recruitment Manager


        Received this morning - no idea who Miss Angela is.
        Anyone fancy clicking on the link
        Some Bob.
        <Insert idea here> will never be adopted because the politicians are in the pockets of the banks!

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          #24
          Still trying it on.

          Heres the same scam - the phone number is "not recognised" though. Replied to his email from another account adddress asking for more details - lets wait and see if he replies!

          ----- Forwarded Message -----
          From: Andy <[email protected]>
          To:
          Sent: Monday, 29 April 2013, 11:50
          Subject: Invitation to job Interview


          Hi
          As a result your application, I would like to invite you to attend an interview.

          You will have an interview with the department manager, Edie Wilson. The interview will last about 30 min.

          Please bring three reference (If available), as well as a copy of your ID, e.g. Passport, Driving License to the interview.

          Please contact me on 07064848763, in order to arrange an interview

          We look forward to seeing you

          Best regards

          Andy Collin

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            #25
            I know an actual Edie Wilson.

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              #26
              Originally posted by Willow View Post
              Heres the same scam - the phone number is "not recognised" though.
              Just as well, aren't 070 numbers premium rate?

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                #27
                Originally posted by RSoles View Post
                Just as well, aren't 070 numbers premium rate?
                Near enough. They cost about 50p/minute from a BT land line (probably more from mobiles) and the party who receives the call gets a cut of this....

                Can you see what it is yet?
                Free advice and opinions - refunds are available if you are not 100% satisfied.

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                  #28
                  Forward it to scameaters


                  Originally posted by Sausage Surprise View Post
                  Hi ,

                  We are delighted to formally offer you an employment to work with us in our Company. Having seen your resume on
                  jobsite.co.uk.

                  The salary for position offered is 1,500 GBP per month. The standard group benefit plans and fringe benefits will be covered. The job details will be provided to you with return e-mail.

                  Your working timetable will be Monday through Friday for 2-3 hours a day. Trial period - 30 working days from the day you apply.

                  Please contact with Human Resource Department at
                  [email protected] if you agree to the specified terms and conditions.

                  Respectfully,
                  Miss Angela
                  Recruitment Manager


                  Received this morning - no idea who Miss Angela is.
                  Anyone fancy clicking on the link
                  Fiscal nomad it's legal.

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                    #29
                    Received today from [email protected]

                    Hi
                    As a result your application, I would like to invite you to attend an interview.

                    You will have an interview with the department manager, Edie Wilson. The interview will last about 30 min.

                    Please bring three reference (If available), as well as a copy of your ID, e.g. Passport, Driving License to the interview.

                    Please contact me on 07064848737, in order to arrange an interview

                    We look forward to seeing you



                    Best regards

                    Charles brown

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                      #30
                      So everytime they get caught (about once a day) they use another number.
                      "You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JR

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