New Job Scam: Guardian Consulting
Posted by Greg Bulmash in Job Hunting, tags: job scamsSo, I got another job scam from a company calling itself Guardian Consulting. It's remarkable how much effort they put into this, even sending a multi-page "contract" attached with the e-mail, yet let little things show through that show this is a scam. Here's the e-mail:
Hello, you have received this message because you have published your CV at one of the job searching web site and you meet our criteria.Our company (Guardian Consulting) emerged in 1992 as a result of partnership of German entrepreneurs, striving for development, and a group of experts in the field of classical and investment consulting. Currently the company has a gained a unique reputation in the Germany as a consummate consulting professional and the owner of real estate of high commercial value.
We provide the best working conditions for our employees: iPhone or BlackBerry (upon employee's choice) as a gift for easy communication with our managers, as well as a laptop for exchange operations. We also provide medical insurance and an annual salary of $165,000 and $225,000 of MBA degree holders. The salary is paid monthly.
You can read further about job details in a copy of contract, which is attached to this email. If you agree to the terms of the contract, send it to us via email which is shown below. The contract is rather flexible so if you wish to alter some clause, we are open for a discussion.
Please do not confuse us with companies which operate with fake checks, etc. This is a fraud. We NEVER operate with any checks.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask them via email haber.eva.gc@gmail.com
We would like to point out that this job may become a good additional employment for you. You may have a primary employment or a running business and still cooperate with us because this job will not take a lot of your time.
What do you think of our offer?
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Eva Haber
Hiring Manager
Okay, they're going to pay me $165,000 - $225,000 a year for a job that "will not take a lot of your time," without an interview, and they're totally open to me modifying the employment contract. These are HUGE red flags. As the old saying goes: "If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is."
Additionally, though the company has been around since 1992 they provide no web site address. Furthermore, Miss Eva's using a free e-mail account at Google, and the sender of the e-mail is "Antonio O'Neal" with an address at commerceone.com which actually resolves to perfect.com and makes no mention of Guardian Consulting at the site. More big red flags. They're so big and reputable, but they don't have their own domain for sending or receiving e-mail?
On top of this, if you look in the e-mail headers you see:
softfail (google.com: domain of transitioning ten.marquard@commerceone.com does not designate 60.22.11.188 as permitted sender) client-ip=60.22.11.188;
Commerceone.com says the IP address (network location) Antonio O'Neal used is unknown to it and not permitted to use its mail servers. He's faked the address and is not sending the mail from a computer/location that is known of or approved by the company he's claiming to have sent it from.
Now, if you double-clicked the zip attachment or opened its contents without properly virus-checking and sandboxing them to make sure they couldn't infect your system, slap yourself. NEVER EVER open attachments from people you don't know until you've done everything you can to protect your system from being damaged by them. If you aren't experienced in protecting your system, then just don't open them.
I didn't find a virus (not saying that means there wasn't one), and there was a contract in Microsoft Word format. And inside the contract is the unmistakeable kicker on it being a big honking scam.
b) open separate bank account for exchange operations and provide the COMPANY with on-line access for exercising total control of the Employee's actions. If desired by the Employeehe may use his personal bank account, but shall also provide the COMPANY with on-line access to it.
You must open a bank account and then provide them with online access to it. If you want, you can use your own, but you have to provide them with online access to it. Let me repeat that... you have to give them online access to a bank account you open. Complete strangers send you a job offer, promising obscene amounts of money for work that won't take a lot of time, and all you have to do is give them online access to your bank account. Is any of this sounding fishy to you yet?
I'll keep on posting and debunking e-mails like this when I get them. Good luck to you all.


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Dear xxxxxxxxxxxxx
My name is Anthony Keene and I represent Luxor Group Company.
This letter confirms that your resume (found at careerbuilder.com) has been duly processed and your skills meet our basic requirements for the Payment Processing vacancy.
Luxor Group Inc. is a world-famous company founded and based in the USA, which deals with IT services, matching the need of the market with the best employees' available world-wide.
Payment Processing Agent position is:
- Part-time (on average 2-3 hours a day (Monday through Friday)).
- Work at home (all communication is online).
What do you need? Internet access and e-mail.
This position is offered on a probationary period (first month) basis. You will receive training and online support while working and being paid.
Salary for the trial period is $2300/month. In addition you will be receiving 8% commission from every payment received from a customer and successfully processed. Total income, with the current volume of clients, will be up to $4,500 per month.
After the first 30 days the base salary will be increased up to $3,000 per month plus 8% commission!
You may ask for additional hours after your probationary period or proceed a full-time.
If you are interested in our offer and would like to learn more about the Payment Processing Agent position, please, send a form below to emp.luxor.group@gmail.com
NOTE: This is not a sales position.
Our representative will contact you within 24 hours.
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First name:_____________________
Last name:___________________________
Country of residence:__________________
Contact phone:______________________
Preferred call time:_______________________
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We have found your resume at http://www.careerbuilder.com. This letter confirms that your resume has been duly processed and your skills meet our basic requirements for the Payment Processing Agent vacancy.
Best regards,
Anthony Keene
Luxor Group Inc.
Wow, I just opened this EXACT email...in times like these, where more and more people are on the hunt for open career positions, scams such as this really IRK me. SO glad I'm savvy enough to research everything that comes in to me this way.
Thanks for posting in such a way that it's easy to find the results just by searching name and company through Google!
Wow, I was just about to respond to this email. Looks like Anthony Keene has another scam!!!
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Dear XXXXXXXXXX,
Luxor Group Inc. is looking for employees for an online job!
General information about the position:
1. Competitive salary and commission;
2. Bonuses;
3. Flexible schedule;
4. Both part-time/full-time employment;
5. Healthcare benefits;
6. Home-based.
We are currently in search of applicants meeting the criteria below:
- Honesty, responsibility and promptness in operations;
- PC with Internet and e-mail access;
- Age: 21+;
- Availability for work during morning hours.
If you meet these requirements and would like to apply, please provide your contact info in the following format: your first/last name, contact phone, address.
Our HR managers will contact you shortly with more details.
Awaiting for your reply,
Anthony Keene
Luxor Group Inc.
Dear XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX,
Luxor Group Inc., a growing international company is looking to hire representatives residing throughout the U.S.! Your resume was found at http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/ and we are glad to offer you applying for a position within our company.
We are in search of motivated applicants meeting the criteria below.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Honesty, responsibility and promptness in operations;
- PC with Internet and e-mail access;
- Age: 21+;
- Availability for work during morning hours.
This job can be both full and part time. Salary is competitive.
If this job offer is of interest to you and you would like to learn more, please provide your contact information in the following format: your first/last name, contact phone, address.
Our HR managers will contact you shortly with more details.
Best regards,
Anthony Keene
Luxor Group Inc.
Here was my copy that I just received. Would be nice but I know it's a scam.
http://www.brainhandles.com/success/job-hunting/new-job-scam-guardian-consulting
> Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:55:18 +0100
> To: jorge
> Subject: Job not to be missed!
> From: job.luxor.anthony@gmail.com
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> Dear Jorge Vallejo,
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> After reviewing your information received from federaljobsearch.com we would like to offer you a part-time job with an excellent income opportunity!
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> Our widely known and headquartered within the U.S. company is expanding and thus eager to involve new employees!
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> The job opening we have to offer is a part-time job with a flexible schedule.
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> Having taken this position You will be classified as a part-time employee. Your initial compensation package includes a base salary of $2,300 (payable monthly) plus additional commission for every completed operation, full medical and dental coverage through our company's employee benefit plan, Vacation and personal days.
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> The only thing needed is internet and e-mail availability as well as your capability to spend 2-3 hours a day for this job.
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> During the first month you’ll get all necessary instructions and guidance from a supervisor that will be assigned to you.
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> If you are interested, contact me at job.luxor.anthony@gmail.com for details(send us a filled out form with your updated contact information as an attachment).
> _________FORM_______FORM________FORM_________
> First name:______________________
> Last name:___________________
> Country of residence:___________________
> Contact phone:_______________
> Preferred call time:_______________
> _________FORM_______FORM________FORM_________
> Our HR department representatives will reply within 48 hours.
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> We look forward to your arrival at our company and are confident that you will play a key role in our company's expansion into national and international markets.
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> Sincerely,
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> Anthony Keene
> Luxor Group Inc.
OK so i got the same e-mail from our friends at luxor group co. I have even looked them up in the bbb and got no results. here's the thing though i went to the web page and there is so much information there its scary. i mean if you take a look at them you will see that they have put a lot of work and time into this scam. So i gave the BBB a request to investigate them, my reason for it was i put it in just the other day and i got a hit that said either the company was out of business or some other reason and they have not been able to contact them. I know one thing for sure it did sound a bit fishy to me but the best part is the account i would have given them has no money in it and it show up as a savings account but in fact its a payrole account that stays active for as long as i have my card. LOL the joke would be on them if they were trying to get me caught up. And it also has online capabilities. I will give the BBB time to put the squeeze on but call [their telephone numbers], the voice mail itself dosent sound like that of a corporate standard what so ever.
I just received the same e-mail. Good thing I check into everything. Sounded to good to0 be true anyway. It is a shame when so many people are looking for jobs and then you have these scam artists pulling these stunts.
Thanks so much for this valuable information! I also received one of these scam emails this morning, & the first thing I did was Google their company name. If it weren't for wonderful people like you & the others who posted their examples on your blog, it probably would have been more difficult to confirm my suspicions. Like my Dad always said, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! I agree 100%that in a time of such high unemployment and financial stress, it's incredibly disheartening to know there will always be creeps out there trying to take advantage of those most vulnerable. Information is Power - thank you for giving us a forum to continue warning others about this ongoing scam!
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Dear XXXXXXXX,
Let me introduce myself, my name is Anthony Keene and I represent Luxor Group Company.
I have found your resume and it seems to me that you would be a good candidate!
Our company is a well-known one not only in the USA but all over the world!
We mainly deal with the outsourcing of IT services to various companies all over US.
Two to three hours a day performing your duties over the Internet is sufficient for this position.
NOTE: Internet and e-mail are required.
There are no start-up fees nor any additional fees as you continue working with our company. The company covers all fees associated with this position.
During your first 30 days (Probationary period) we would provide a complete on-line support, on-line manuals and a personal supervisor who would guide you with all of the details of this job.
NOTE: During the trial period your personal supervisor can recommend termination or early termination. Processing payments efficiently and staying in touch with your supervisors is the deciding factor of your success.
Your salary during the trial period amounts up to $2,300 per month plus 8% commission from each transaction completed. Total income, with the current volume of clients, could easily amount to $4,500 per month. After the trial period base salary will be $3,000 per month plus 8% commission.
I hope you'll be interested in this part-time position. Please feel free to ask me any questions at luxor.group.inc@gmail.com (fill in a form below with your updated contact information and send as attachment).
=======================FORM======================
First name:_____________________
Last name:________________________
Country of residence:______________________ Contact phone:________________________ Preferred call time:_____________________ =======================FORM======================
We've found your resume at http://www.careerbuilder.com. This letter confirms that your resume has been duly processed and you meet our basic requirements for the Payment Processing Agent position.
Yours faithfully,
Anthony Keene
Luxor Group Inc.
So has anybody heard of a scam for a company named "RAYMOND BUSINESS CONSULTANTS" they have the following website www .raymond-consult.com
I have reived several emails from a Mr. Tim Ackman with the following information
Tim Ackman
Financial Department Manager
Raymond Business Consulting
www. raymond-consult.com
Tel: 1 (866) XXX-XXXX Ext. 101
Fax: 1 (866) XXX-XXXX
Is this one a scam too, the job position they offer is for an Advisor Assistant, basically like this posting opening a bank account and doing many wire transfers to different clients.
Any comments a helpful
Thanks
[Editor: Some contact info was obscured in case this is a joe job]
Just the contact information is not enough to evaluate the job. What I could find out is that the domain was registered in November of last year. While that is not necessarily a sign of a scam (you gotta start your site sometime), it does mean they have less than 6 months track record and that should make you more cautious. If you post the job description they provided, more red flags might be apparent.
Greetings,
We at Raymond Business Consulting are delighted to notify you that your candidature is being considered for a position with our company.
RBC is a worldwide financial advisory firm with its primary headquarters in Switzerland. As a result of unexpectedly high growth rate of our securities in Western Europe, we are truly excited to introduce now our unique investment techniques in the U.S.
Raymond Business Consulting is in search of new partners from various geographical areas to maximize the forthcoming investment opportunities. This letter is an invitation for you to join RBC at the position of Advisor Assistant.
Our corporate goal is to form unique interconnection with our partners by promoting economic growth and prosperity. It is our pleasure to provide you with an opportunity to step further in your career by joining Raymond Business Consulting.
You can request detailed job description by contacting us at: Tim.RBC.Ackman@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Tim Ackman.
(866) XXX-XXXX
-------------------------OK THIS WAS THE FIRST E-MAIL I RECEIVED-----------------------------
----------------THIS THEY ATTACHED IN A WORD DOCUMENT ON THAT SAME E-MAIL----------
Greetings,
We are pleased to respond to your inquiry regarding the current job opportunities with Raymond Business Consulting. Below are the details to assist you in making the decision to join our team on the growing frontier of financial business experience.
Following are the Job Description and Expectations between Raymond Business Consulting (hereinafter “Company”) and the Advisor Assistant (hereinafter “Assistant”).
JOB TITLE: ADVISOR ASSISTANT
Job Summary: The Assistant will act in an employee’s area as the primary link between the Company’s stock market clientele and the Company’s foreign offices.
• Employment Status: Independent Contractor
• Division: Financing Department
• Supervisor: Financial Department Manager
• Salary: Commission-based, 3% of transactions processed with a minimum of $1,500/month guaranteed
Job Requirements: An Assistant shall meet all the following requirements.
• Eighteen years of age or older
• A U.S. resident with a valid Social Security Number
• A permanent mailing address for business correspondence
• Demonstrate a firm willingness to work and learn new business experiences
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Ensure accurate and timely transactions from the clients to the Company.
A. Receive funds from the clients
B. Transfer said received funds to the Company’s foreign brokerage accounts
2) Ensure accurate and timely transactions from the Company to the clients.
A. Receive funds from the Company’s foreign brokerage accounts
B. Transfer said funds to the clients
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Communication. Maintain a direct telephone number where Assistant can be contacted during flexible hours of the day, along with the ability to check e-mail several times per day. Missing phone calls and unread e-mails during pending transactions will cause serious delays and will not be tolerated.
2) Contact. The Assistant will contact financial institutions when necessary to check the status of transactions.
3) Report. The Assistant will report all current financial transactions to the designated Manager.
4) Demonstrate. The Assistant will demonstrate initiative and willingness to facilitate the processing of transactions as needed.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
1) The position of Assistant is completely off-site, and does not require presence in the Company offices.
2) The Assistant will operate as a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The Company will facilitate the formation of the LLC as well as the corporate bank account registration at the Company’s expense. This option protects the Assistant from personal liability issues for any processed transaction.
3) Following a two-month probation period, a paid training option in Germany will be offered to the Assistant. This reflects the importance that the Company places on the continued professionalism of its most valuable asset - its team members.
4) Every six months, the Assistant will have the opportunity to participate in paid business seminars in the U.S., Germany, France, Italy, England and Spain.
SALARY
1) Each transaction the Assistant processes, he or she retains 3%, which can be withdrawn and regarded as salary earned with the balance being sent to the Company.
2) If the financial flow during the past month is such that the Assistant does not earn a minimum of $1,500, the Company will contribute the difference. This ensures a minimum of $1,500 per month earning potential for the Assistant.
3) The Assistant is solely responsible for declaring all wages earned to the IRS with a 1099MISC tax form.
• Current Company statistics indicate that transactions processed equal approximately $40 million per day. The average total money processed per individual Assistant is approximately $350,000 per month, which results in an average monthly income of more than $10,000 per month. An Assistant with experience and motivation can process well in excess of this amount, up to several millions of dollars per month. There is no set limit.
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ASSISTANTS
1) Complete the Employment Application, and fax or e-mail the completed copy to the Company
2) Our Managers will review the submitted form and contact an applicant with a phone interview
3) In case if managers decide that an applicant suits the needs of the company, the Employment Contract will be offered for an applicant’s review.
4) After an applicant familiarizes himself/herself with the Contract, a completed copy should be faxed or e-mailed to the Company.
5) Our Managers will review your Contract, and contact you with instructions regarding your first transactions. This will require five to seven business days to complete the LLC formation and bank account registration.
We at Raymond Business Consulting appreciate your attention, and look forward to establishing a business relationship with you. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may still have about any of the above information. Please visit our website for more details regarding our company.
Sincerely,
Tim Ackman
Financial Department Manager
Raymond Business Consulting
www. raymond-consult.com
Tel: 1 (866) XXX-XXXX
Fax: 1 (866) XXX-XXXX
This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of the addressee and might contain proprietary, confidential, or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination, or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by returning the e-mail, then delete this communication and destroy all copies.
They want you to set up an LLC, open a bank account, process payments from their clients, and take a 3% commission. For this easy work, you could make up to $10,000 a month. You don't have to sell anything, work more than a few hours a day, and you don't need any special skills, but you're going to make six figures and travel to Europe.
It's the best job in the whole world and some stranger has contacted you out of the blue and offered it to you.
You were right to suspect it was a scam. Stay away.
Dear John Hegarty,
A growing online company is expanding and looking for new independent agents!
It is my pleasure to extend the following offer of employment to you on behalf of Cores Group.
We offer a part-time position with a very flexible schedule for our new agents from anywhere within the UK and possible full-time employment for the agents who have successfully completed their 1 month probation with us.
During the first month you’ll get all necessary instructions and guidance from a supervisor that will be assigned to you.
Having accepted this position you’ll be able to work for only 2-3 hours per day and get a competitive salary for doing so!
No special expertise or knowledge is required. The only thing we require is internet, e-mail availability and your capability to spend 2-3 hours a day for this job.
Salary during the training period which is 30 days long will amount to GBP 1,500. Also, you'll get 8% commission for each completed operation.
The current standard company health, life, disability and dental insurance coverage are generally supplied per company policy. Eligibility for other benefits, including the 401(k) and tuition reimbursement, will be offered per company policy. Employee contribution to payment for benefit plans is determined annually.
If this job offer is of interest to you and you would like to learn more, please fill in the form below with your updated contact information and email it at: claudia.stampson.hr@gmail.com.
Our managers will contact you within next 48 hours by either e-mail or phone.
Yours truthfully,
Claudia Stampson,
Cores Group LTD.