Comments on: Job Scam: Dunwin Staffing

By: Darren

Darren — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:57:16 +0000

I received this one today:

A status search on your job seeker profile indicated that you were actively seeking employment in the Professional Services sector.
If this is still the case for Project Manager jobs or other positions in Anaheim, please view your listings here.
Robert Bannister

The email was sent from the domain career-employment-help.com and the word "here" was a link directly to Joined.com. I've looked into career-employment-help.com but I'm not convinced it's legit. Has anyone else received job search related emails from them?

By: SocraticGadfly

SocraticGadfly — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:28:53 +0000

I wouldn't join anyway. I did click on a link from Career Builder that actually to Joined's website, specifically to the sign-up page. There's no links, like an "about" link, on that page. So, even if spammers aren't operating with Joined's blessing, it still looks iffy. And, when you click on the About page, it immediately talks about premium memberships, advertising and partnerships. No thanks. LinkedIn is already becoming more and more SpammedIn; I'm sure this place is worse.

By: NYC IT Chick

NYC IT Chick — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:02:22 +0000

I've also been getting emails from Chris Harper on Technology jobs (paying between $60,000 and $500,000). What made me suspicious was that he does not have a title, phone, company on his signature (although there's an address at the end but not company name).
So I enter the domain name from his email address into my browser, and the website does not exist.
I say it's definitely a Scam.

By: Dr. E

Dr. E — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:56:29 +0000

I also recieved a similar email which was actually a follow up to a previous email, so they do seem to be at least keeping track of who they have emailed before, but does appear to be a complete scam:

I'm contacting you to follow up on last week's email re: Telecommunications jobs. If you are still interested in professional or executive posts in the Telecommunications sector or other fields, with pay between $60,000 and $500,000, please update your info here...

Chris Harper

By: Caron

Caron — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:47:13 +0000

I got the same email today...and i almost clicked on the link because i am a job seeker....but my instinct like yours...made me google it and this is what i got...thanks guys...can't afford a virus...or any thing out the blue right now.

By: Noel Jacksonville,Fl

Noel Jacksonville,Fl — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:41:08 +0000

William is probably right. I've been searching and posted my resume on CareerBuilders as well. I received a spam from a Chris Harper @bramhallsearchgroup.com the other day and it read as follows:
Your resume was forwarded for our review and your experience as Account Manager was of interest. If you are still seeking a professional or executive career in the sales sector or other field please enter an updated resume. This message sent to you by ESO 9408 Sassafras Dr Dallas, Texas 75217-8681. I googled the address and this is what I found. Can't find out if this is a legitimate business or not. After reading the posted materials i feel that my gut was right in staying away from this site.

By: William

William — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:52:19 +0000

I think I know how they're getting email addresses.
I just got another email from OptimalRecuiters at jobupdates.com.

The subject line is worded in such a way that the only place they could have found the job title and position was from a resume I posted on CareerBuilder. The common link seems to be job sites where my resume is posted as a word document. I've never had a problem with postings or boards where I could post my resume as a PDF file.

By: Ken Booher

Ken Booher — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:41:08 +0000

My spam came to my yahoo address. The ONLY job hunt site that uses that address is HotJobs by Yahoo. All others were referred to other emails. I even have another email address specified in HotJobs to be my primary email contact. I can only assume that the HotJobs site is compromised or they are assuming a Yahoo ID and going with it (which would be easier). Your best bet is to assume any ID other than one you use for any email. I.e. - if your email is tsmith@xxxx.com then do not use tsmith as an ID in your job searches. Also, don't put any info for contact in your resume since nearly all sites allow for the companies to contact you through the job site if they should so desire.

By: Bev

Bev — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:18:34 +0000

After utilizing Monster, Careerbuilders and Yahoo job search engines ( including uploading my resume) I have received numerous "offers". While they are mainly insurance companies that show up on scam websites ( Aflec, Bankers Life and Casualty Company, other insurance companies/franchise deals are also frequently encoutered) many claim to be recruiters that "found your resume and have great and specific opportunities" for you. Do not enroll on these sites without checking each and every one out. Sarah Clark also emailed me. It is horrendous that folks are using these well known sites for financial profit during this economic downturn- but as P.T. Barnum once said- "There is a sucker born every minute. Indeed.com and simplyhired.com seem to be the best legitimate websites that scavenge other websites (including company specific career postings). Do not pay the Ladders or sixfigurecareers or anyone else to post your resume! Be very aware that there are way too many people trying to make a few bucks from your job search. I will try to compile a complete list of the scam emails I have received in the short time I have made my resume searchable on the major job sites. Until then, good luck and be careful.

By: NC

NC — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:44:55 +0000

i just noticed update 2 above...nope, they are still sending ya to joined.com....so please don't give joined undue credit...

By: NC

NC — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:43:15 +0000

Well it seems that they have changed some of their info. My email came from Jennifer Clarke--and the address their using now is

9408 SASSAFRAS DR
DALLAS, TX 75217-8681

Much like you Johnny this is getting very annoying...and I know for certain this is Careerbuilders fault. I've been out of work for a while and desperately trying to find employment..and this is becoming too much. I just want to get back to work...I don't wanna have to google each and every inquiry that comes my way.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:39:36 +0000

And I have NO resume on joined.com!

By: Johnny

Johnny — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:37:06 +0000

I just got an email from Beth Green but signed by Ryan Taylor...see below. If you go to joined.com, you will notice there is No contact info, No trademark info or policy rules at the bottom of the page. This is a bad sign, the Red Flags are flying high on this one!! And also notice where the email came from...jobs-workcareers4.com. <--This is a OPT backup. I have been searching for a job for 9 mo now and the scams, deceptions and information collectors are getting out of control. Job seekers beware!!
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From: Beth Greene
Subject: Your resume: Professional Services Job Openings
Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009, 1:32 PM

Hi,

We are touching base regarding your job hunt situation. Employers in the Professional Services field are looking at your resume and are recruiting for Professional Services positions. If your job hunt is still active, please update your resume...

Ryan Taylor
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By: RT

RT — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:23:33 +0000

December 2009 & I'm getting this crap too. They may be a "legitimate" site, but if a spammer/scammer does nothing but point you to joined.com, that is a big clue that the site itself is involved or at least that their data is easy to steal, otherwise, what's the profit, right?

By: wendy barragan

wendy barragan — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:13:12 +0000

Great I just opened my email to yet another scam site. The first one from Crismark which when i googled popped up scam...thank god for google gotta love em' yup and I did recently post on Monster and Yahoo Hot jobs I mean looking for a job and going through scams really takes the excitement out of possible jobs. Bleck!!! I hate all those losers abusing the net!