Here is an example of a phishing scam spam seen recently. The goal of the email is to entice potential job applicants to contact the fake company. During a fake interview, the candidate would be asked for various personal items like Social Security Number, bank account information for “direct payment of salary”, etc.
TRX Group International Ltd.
95 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1BZ, United Kingdom
International head office phone: +4407092897500
US and Canada fax: +1 (425) 871-1160
Hello!
I ran across your resume on an employment website recently, and your qualifications made you stand out. TRX Group needs people like you to fill Regional business manager positions that are currently open. From the experiences and qualifications you have listed I feel you would be likely candidate to fill this position.
We at TRX Group are dedicated to providing a wide range of services to assist people who have worked abroad in Tax refunds. With 3 years experience in the international tax refunds area, the aim of TRX Group tax refund dept. is to obtain the maximum possible legal refund , in the fastest time possible and with the minimum amount of hassle.
We are currently searching for qualified individuals to join our team. There are several types of positions available throughout the United States and Canada. We are looking for tax preparers, District Managers, Office Supervisors and Regional Business Representatives. Year-Round and Seasonal opportunities are available. We also offer ownership potential.
Candidates for the Regional Business Representative position with TRX Group must be hard working and employ excellent communication skills. Responsibilities of the position include the use of a variety of web based tools to investigate and to resolve issues in a professional and timely manner.
Income potential for this position is tremendous. Based upon qualifications and experience, monthly income ranges from $6000 – $7000.
Other benefits associated with this position include Medical Insurance, and Educational Advancement Opportunities.
Salary: Annual gross starting salary of $48k-72k USD, paid in monthly installments by your choice.
Performance Bonuses: Up to three percent of your annual gross salary, paid bi-monthly by your choice.
Benefits: Standard benefits for salaried-exempt employees (one month after beginning your hire date), including the following
– 401(k) retirement account
– Child daycare assistance
– Education assistance
– Sick leave
– Vacation and personal days
To accept this job offer:
Please forward your resume (in Microsoft Word or Text format), contact information and questions to HR dept. e-mail: hr@trxgroup.org
You will be contacted within 5 business days.
Best regards,
David Beasley
HR Dept.
TRX Group International LTD.
Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. A few things here jump out as wrong: First, the only requirements are thin, and those that anyone would naturally have – “hard working” and “good communication skills.” Most real jobs have real requirements. The foreign origination is another red flag. Next, the high salary, bonus, and full benefits for doing “web-based” work are another giveaway that this is a fake job. Also, all fake jobs are overly accomodating to appeal to a broad audience. The fake job text reads: “There are several types of positions available throughout the United States and Canada. We are looking for tax preparers, District Managers, Office Supervisors and Regional Business Representatives. Year-Round and Seasonal opportunities are available.”
Don’t be fooled by fake job ads like this. When in doubt, contact someone from a job board’s customer service department, a reputable staffing firm, or someone else “in the know” who can help you validate whether a job offer is legitimate or spam.
