Just got the following scam spam slipping in through my mail filters. I'll post the e-mail, then point out the red flags after it.

From: Arline Hazel <bhufruau5579@hotmail.com>
Subject: ProLineGames_J0B (700).

Company name: ProLineGames ltd.
Job title: Project Coordinator
Position type: Part-Time/Virtual office
Location: US only
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It seems that when the job scam spams reach my mailbox, they come in waves. This one came in about 8 hours after the last one. I'll post the actual mail, then we'll look at the red flags it raises.

From: Lori Sofia <thhyddea3964@hotmail.com>
Subject: Business Consultant needed. (856)
To: patelkunalr.myjobs@gmail.com

Hello.

JCC Inc. is an international company, specializing in management consulting.
We offer a full complex of consulting services to help our clients to start or improve new business. That is why request in JCC Inc. services is growing all the time.
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Just got the following job scam e-mail slipping through my spam filters. I'll post the mail, then we can look at the scam red flags.

From: Kitty Gay <rurcffah4668@hotmail.com>
Subject: W0RK AT HOME POSITION IN L0GISTIC COMPANY | ID 3673

Logistic company provides delivery services for in different fields of on-line businesses such as: on-line stores, auction sellers etc. We work with more than 35 Sales ?orporationsworldwide. Several american Internet stores find our company the most attractive and reliable to work with as we are always trying to do our best to satisfy our clients.
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Got this scam e-mail slipping through my spam filters today. It's disguised to look like it came from/through CareerBuilder, but that's forged. I'll post the text and then we'll examine the warning signs afterward.

Dear Applicant,

We have an exciting opportunity with our company for: Accounts Payable Manager/Payments Processor in your area with no need of relocation

New concept: Commissions without sales!!
Job Snapshot

Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 per year
Employee Type: Full-Time Employee
Manages Others: Yes

Job Type:

Accounting - Finance
Admin - Clerical
Customer Service
Desired Education Level: High School
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