Complaint Review: Google Now Hiring

I found an ad in the form of a "breaking news" story on a website called "TIME Insider" that claims that Google is hiring people to work from home.  The site is made to look like something from TIME Magazine, but it quickly becomes apparent that there is no connection.  First, the URL appears to be a page in a subdirectory of the main site, but there are no other pages on the site. The links in the navigation bar all point to the same page, so the whole site is clearly a single page intended to "report" on the main page of the signup page. The "news report" specifically states that Google is hiring people to work for them and claims that no experience is necessary. The "report" even features a section titled "How To Apply For A Google Job" with links to the signup page.

The "news report" first says that Google is asking for $2 to cover shipping and handling of their "work from home kit".  Further down, it says the amount is $2.95.  It also states that the kit is distributed through "local websites" in your area.  Isn't that the whole point of the Internet?  There's no such thing as "local"!

Once one follows the link to the signup page, the form asks for the mark's signup information.  At the bottom of the page is a disclaimer that specifically states "Google does not endorse or sponsor this site and is in no way affiliated with this offer."  But wait, the original "breaking news" report specifically said Google is doing the hiring and implied that you will be a Google employee: "We understand the psychology of working from home and we want to give our employees tasks that are simple and easy, and reward them generously in order to keep them motivated."

This is a ripoff, folks!  Plain and simple!