Me: Hello
Potential Scammer: Hi..how may I help you
Me: I was told to message you about an interview
Potential Scammer: What's your interview code
Me: WT3557
Potential Scammer: I'm Peter Düking the associate recruiter of wearable technology. I'd like you to spare some of your time (30 minutes max) as I'll be briefing you on the position before we proceed with the interview process, is this okay by you?
Me: Yes, that's fine
Potential Scammer: [Long message about company that was copied from the companies about page]
Me: Okay!
Potential Scammer: Type Done after reading
Me: Yes. I have a question though. Why is not position not on your website
Potential Scammer: We don't post jobs online
Potential Scammer: Please note that this position requires no experience. Kindly introduce yourself indicating your location.
Me: But there are jobs posted on your website? So I’m curious why this one is not
Potential Scammer: The jobs posted are for workers who can fly to Chicago or Germany to work
Potential Scammer: In the company's building
Me: Okay.
Potential Scammer: [Long message about Data Entry Operator position and requirements]
Potential Scammer: The pay is $25.98/hr of work, you'll be trained (paid) for a month before you can enjoy the benefits. You'll work only on weekdays, 30-40 hours weekly for full-time and 15 hours weekly for part-time. We also offer flexible working hours to fit your schedule, this means you can start and stop work at anytime as long as the hours are met. This is possible with the aid of the time tracker included in your start up programs so your pay is always accurate. Does this work for you?
Me: Yes
Potential Scammer: Please note that this position requires no experience. Kindly introduce yourself indicating your location.
Me: Canada
Potential Scammer: You are to introduce yourself
Potential Scammer: Indicating your location
Potential Scammer: Are we still connected?
Me: My name is [fake name], I’m [fake age], I'm currently in school majoring in [fake degree]
Me: And I live in [fake place]
Potential Scammer: Where In [fake place]?
Me: [fake place]
Potential Scammer: [Long message about responsibilities and requirements of the job]
Me: Yes, I can handle these responsibilities.
Potential Scammer: We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, stock options, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits and a parental leave program and we offer some not-so-standard, extra-fun benefits, including learning & development stipends, adoption and fertility benefits, an employee discount platform. Do you have any questions before we proceed with the interview?
Me: No, not at all!
Potential Scammer: [Interview questions]
Me: [Answers to interview questions]
Potential Scammer: [Further interview questions]
Me: [Answers to further interview questions]
Potential Scammer: If hired; How will you like to get paid if offered this position? Direct deposit or Cheque? What bank do you currently have an account with to see if it tallies with the company's official wages department?
Me: If possible the best way I could get paid would be through Email Money Transfer or Paypal. If none of those options fit then Cheque would be adequate. I currently bank with [bank thats not my bank]
Potential Scammer: We have come to the end of your interview session and I personally feel you have done well so far. Kindly hold back online while I forward our conversation to the executive team for proper review. I'll be back to you in 1-2 hours max
Me: Okay. Thank you for your time
Potential Scammer: Hello
Potential Scammer: Are we connected?
Me: Yes, we are
Potential Scammer: [Job offer and details about training]
Me: Okay, sounds great
Me: When do we start
Potential Scammer: I would need you to provide me with the following details so your employment offer letter can be generated, also your company profile and other documentation [Request for personal information which indicated that I can’t provide a PO box]
Me: Unfortunately due to my living situation I don’t have a civic address and would need to provide a p.o. Box [this is accurate information i provided]
Potential Scammer: Where do you sleep
Me: At my house
Me: Which does not have a civic address
Potential Scammer: Are you saying there's no address on your house? That's not possible
Me: I live out in an extremely rural area and the only viable option for mail is a P.o. box in the nearest town [again this is accurate information]
Potential Scammer: Which house is closest to you?
Me: Like I said, where I live is extremely rural and the only option for mail is through a P.o. box in the nearest town.
Potential Scammer: We need to know cause that's where the vendor will be delivering your working materials
Me: The P.o. box is sufficient enough.
Potential Scammer: Get us the nearest address to you
Me: The nearest address is my P.o. box address
Me: If my situation does not work with you guys I believe finding another candidate to fill this position is the route you can take
Potential Scammer: [Request for PO Box address]
Me: I will get back to you soon, I just need to confirm some things. 1-2 hours tops.
Potential Scammer: Okay.