Complaint Review: Americans Recruiting Association

I have been looking for a better job for about 6 months now and received an email from this company. It was titled Regarding your resume and I opened it and thought it was a legitimate company. I clicked on the link to schedule the appointment. I decided to research the company before I did the company overview today at 1pm. I found this report and realized that one of the rebuttals on here was from the same exact person that I received the email from the only difference was that on mine she was Human Resources and on the one here she was career specialist. Here is the email that I have received from them.

July 23rdThis is Sarah Blade, I tried calling your phone number that is listed on your resume. We would like to schedule a time this week to discuss the open positions we have. Which is why I am trying to get in touch with you. Go here now to schedule yourself  <= Secure link to book this appoinment (removed in 24 hrs) This will not be a face to face interview... this is a web-based company overview so you can see exactly we have to offer you and others that qualify Compensation: $70k - $75k+ (will discuss in detail) To begin the process of scheduling a Company Overview withour company, please complete the three steps below: 1. Complete our Online Application (click below)Click Here  <= Secure link to schedule (Removed in 24hrs) 2. Await a "Confirm" email response from our Human Resources Departmentwithin 2 minutes of scheduling your availability. 3. Be responsive and prompt in your communications to our Human ResourcesDepartment in the application and overview process. Regards,Sarah BladeHuman Resources  Again, click below to review positionThese positions will not last, go here now <= Secure link to schedule (Removed in 24hrs) Copyright, 2011, Sarahsrecruiting, or SR  All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of this email is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of Sarahsrecruiting and/or the SR. I may be compensated for any link you click in this email. SR is an nationally recognized split placement staffing agncy.

This message was sent to cparkinson81@gmail.com from:Sarah Blade | 7491 N Federal Hwy c5 332 | Boca Raton, fl 33487Email Marketing by Unsubscribe

I think it is really rude for them to do this and I am not going to go to the company overview because of what I have read here! 

This was sent to me this morning.  It becomes discouraging when you are trying to look for a job that will fit your skills sets to make  some income,  but when someone e-mails you with this " too good to be true" job opportunity, and of course turns out to be a FRAUD, it can be very upsetting. I do not take kindly into people taking advantage of those who are unemployed. So many people have been unemployed for so many years, and they are almost willing to try anything to make substantial income. I researched this company, and of course found out they were scammers; thanks to ripoff report =). This is another reason why it is so important to research a company before one considers. 
 
Email 05/14/12:


This is Sarah Blade. I just reviewed your resume that you have online.

 Our HR Dept. is currently scheduling company overviews for Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th  regarding positions that we have open. I would like you to consider what we have to offer as a company. Positions we have currently are Recruiting & Staffing Agents, "Nationwide" openings.

If you would like to schedule a company overview right away

 Click Here To Schedule My Wednesday Appointment <== Click Here

 Click Here To Schedule My Thursday Appointment <== Click Here

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"Recruiting & Staffing Agent" Description

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As a National "Recruiting & Staffing Agent" your duties will be to pre-screen applicants to evaluate if they meet the position
requirements. You'll then assist them by setting up face to face interviews with companies that have hired us and who want to interview them. Post positions to appropriate internet job boards, conduct internal database searches, and online searches. Screen and build a pipeline of candidates and provide a constant source of candidates for current and up and coming job orders that you will be assigned to. Submit qualified candidates to open job orders. (Extensive Training Is Provided)

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Generous Compensation Plan:

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Entry Level Full Time can earn up to - $45,844/yr (1st year) Experienced Recruiters can earn - $81,535 Depends on performance & experience.

You'll be able to attend our company overview with us either:

Wednesday 1pm est   ==> Click Here <==

Thursday 1pm est   ==> Click Here <==

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Important Note:

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We use a Web-Based overview process.  This saves us money and saves you time of having to drive to our local office. You will NOT need a webcam or a microphone, and you don't have to get dressed up for the company overview as we will not see you, but you will see us.

Any questions you may have about this position will be answered on your overview day. (Please write down your questions before hand so you don't forget)

Your next step is to schedule your company overview Today here ==>:  Pick Your Time Here

We will send you instructions to attend the live company overview, and also provide you with a reminder call and email the day of as well.  

The email will have the subject title => "Response Required, confirm your appointment"

Look forward to meeting you, 

Sarah Blade

Career Specialist

PS. Do NOT hesitate, positions will be filled quickly....

Copyright, 2011, Recruitingfirm12.  All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of this email is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of  Recruitingfirm12. I may be compensated for any link you click in this email. RF is an nationally recognized split placement staffing agency.

I was sent an email regarding great pay and little effort.  I read the email and it sounded too good to be true.  I finally got an email stating that in one simple step I could start making over 45,000 annually.  It really sounded too good to be true but I wanted to make sure before passing up any opportunity for employment.

I have been looking for full time work for over 4yrs now with no luck.  I have even applied for jobs I am over qualified, under qualified and perfect match for.  I figure, what do I have to loose with this economy which they claim is getting better although it's not.  So I signed up for Wed overview at 1pm.  I figured it was going to be a legitimate place  to meet them but when I got the details I couldn't find an address other than Florida.  I live in Colorado.

So I email this "Janice" lady back asking what the address is but I never get a response.  In fact she sends me an email asking me if I got her email regarding this great opportunity.  I replay, "I have and signed up for the Wed overview but I am confused, is this strictly over the internet?"  I received no follow up email and today I get an email saying your online overview is about to begin in 45 minutes. 

So I log on and watch 30 minutes of an overview and right when they are explaining what the job actually requires you to do I get kicked off.  I try to re connect although I have no luck.  I send "Janice" and email but she never responds.  At this point I'm feeling frustrated, as if I had just let this opportunity fly by me because my computer is too slow. 

I am so glad I read these reports because now I don't feel so bad.  I'm sure it's a scam as from what I've read here.  I am so disappointed that even in our economy there are people still trying to pull scams on people.  We have become so trusting in this day and age mostly because we are desperate to keep our heads above water.  It just goes to show you really can only trust a job you actually clock into every day.

These people will NOT leave me alone. I get e-mails from them every single day. I received the original e-mail in December. I clicked the link and signed up for the webinar. After further consideration I was a no show to what they term "their online interview process."

A couple of days had past and I received an e-mail apologizing that they missed me and wanted to reschedule. I never responded. Again today 2/14/2012 I have another e-mail from them:

Feb 14th, (Please disregard this email if you already set the best time to meet with us...) Good morning  %First-Name%%,  I tried calling the number on your resume which is ***-***-****
You are receiving this email because I just finished "reading" your online rsum and I believe that you would be an ideal candidat for either full time or part time positions with one of our clients.Are You available  either Wedsnesday 15th or Thursday 16th? 
 
Your next step is to Schedule yourself by clicking here: 
 
The open positions is that of a "National" Staffing/Recruiting agent. For your convenience, a snap-shot of the role is attached. 
 
This industry is in high - demand, indicating the highest level of financial stability, which I know is very important to everyone at this time. 
 
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Compensation Plan:
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Entry Level Full Time can earn up to - $45,844/yr 
Experienced Recruiters can earn - $81,535/yr 
Depends on performance & experience.
 
While Im confident that you meet the positions requirements. In order to streamline the process, your next step is to schedule a company overview that is conducted online to verify your interest in the position.
 
Yes, I want to go to work   <== Click There Now And Schedule Yourself
 
This is similar to an interivew, but much more efficient...    
 
Again, your next step is to Schedule yourself by clicking here:
 
I did want to mention that I am not a contingency recruiter. My only role is to source talent, and I am confident that your skills align very closely with what they are looking for. 
 
 
Kind regards, 
Mark Levy 
 
 
 
 
PS.Call me to discuss getting your resum updated. Either myself of Karen can assist
   
9154 Janice Pl
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
 
Note: If you no longer want updates on local positions in your area please unsubscribe and I will remove you from all open positons.
9154 Janice Pl Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Where my name should have been %First-Name%% appeared. I was even requested to call the man to discuss getting my resume updated. Notice how a number wasn't listed. I again clicked the link requesting to schedule. Unlike the first time I clicked it in December I was routed to http://saxonrecruiting.com/registration.php

I then googled saxonrecruiting and really didnt find anything on them.   I did however find a company called Saxon Recruitment with a web address @ http://www.saxonrecruitment.com/  It seems reputable.

I'm sure they did this on purpose. With the hope someone wouldn't pay close attention and fall for it. To me this thing has SCAM all over it.

A Complete scam !!!!  None or your questions get answered  or even show up on the chat board as it seems his wife screens all that come in and chooses what they want to show. Very amateur video conference all from what looks like their basement , fine husband and wife scam team . They need to be hunted down and thrown in prison.

I took the webinar today too. I started asking questions about money back guarantee and legitimacy. I was directed to their own site for legitimacy. I asked for someone else that would verify their legitimacy. I started reading their "terms". I then posted they offer a 3 day money back guarantee, but that their terms state they can change their terms at any time. That post did not show up and then the "director" posted "(my name) do NOT take a position. haha So if you question their legitimacy, they don't want you. Imagine that. Sure glad I'm not rich or I might have blown the money. I love recruiting and I am very good at it. But yes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

It is very telling that an email message is copyrighted.  I would like to know which job search site, provided them with my email address.  It is possible that they set up a dummy job search site, to solicit resumes to.


Re: Regarding your resume, (Time sensitive)Date: August 29th, 2011 

Hello,  

Are you currently searching the job market?  Your resume caught our attention....I would like to introduce myself. My name is David Poulin  and I'm a staffing agent with ARA Staffing Would you be available this week to participate in an online company overview? If you are, please let me know when a convenient time would be for us to meet each other. 

(Your next step is to click link below now & schedule the best day for you) tenstarecruiting.com/registration.php  <= Click Here Compensation ranges disclosed to serious applicants on our company overview, and based upon personal performance levels. 

(Your next step is to click link below now & schedule the best day for you) tenstarecruiting.com/registration.php  <= Click Here  

Best Regards,David PoulinBusiness Development Staffingwww.Tenstarecruiting.com 

PS. We will send you instructions to attend the live company overview, and also provide you with a reminder call and email the day of as well.  The email will come from our admin dept. so please be on the lookout for it. If you do not see it please look in your spam folder.  

Copyright, 2011, American Recruiting Associates, LLC. and or ARA All rights reserved. Reproduction of any portion of this email is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of  American Recruiting Associates, LLC. and/or the ARA. I may be compensated for any link you click in this email. ARA is an nationally recognized split placement staffing agency.
7491 N Federal Hwy C5-323 Boca Raton, FL 33487 

1)  Generally speaking, anything with a fee is a scam.

2)  Both websites are new.  tenstarecruiting.com was registerred on 6/13/2011 and joinara.com was registerred on 6/28/2011.

this is a well known scam, they get you to think your getting a job and make you pay for "training materials", then they never correspond with you again.