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  • Report:  #299126

Complaint Review: Onyx Wholesale

Onyx Wholesale Don't be fooled by their ads on Craigslist! Denver Colorado

  • Reported By:
    Denver Colorado
  • Submitted:
    Fri, January 11, 2008
  • Updated:
    Fri, January 11, 2008
  • Onyx Wholesale
    8801 E Hampden Ave
    Denver, Colorado
    U.S.A.
  • Phone:
    303-750-3729
  • Category:

I am desperate for a job, and so I fell for their ad on Craigslist: http://denver.craigslist.org/csr/531311657.html

I went in for the initial interview and they said they would be considering me for management. The office was very scarce and mostly just had desks and chairs, but no pictures on the walls. They said it was "new", so I just accepted it without questioning.

The girl that interviewed me was VERY unprofessional and that was when I got my first weird vibes. They didn't even ask for my resume! They just had me fill out a form with all my personal information on it. She then told me to call back at a certain time, so I did, and she excitedly told me that I had passed the first interview. She scheduled me to come in on Thursday 1/10/08 at 2pm, saying that I needed to "dress sharp", bring a pencil and paper, and be prepared to spend about 3 hours there.

So on Thursday I give them a call in the morning to just confirm that I had written down the right time. Lo and behold, their phone number was disconnected! They had the phone number of their other branch in their ad so I called them, asking what was going on. The girl told me that I should have gotten a phone call saying that the interview would be rescheduled for next week at a different location. She then told me to call back on Monday.

I was still getting bad vibes so I tried their number again today, 1/11/08, and it was still disconnected. I called the other branch again and voiced my concerns about not being able to contact the other office, and she put me on hold. A man got on, Jamal, who was working the front desk when I came in for my initial interview. He told me that the office was closed temporarily for "remodeling" and was surprised that I didn't get a phone call. He then scheduled me to have the 2nd interview next Thursday.

Still doubtful, I had my boyfriend call them to find out their company name (they didn't put it in the ad, and didn't really have it advertised in their office anywhere. The interviewer said it once very briefly and quite rushed, along with a simple explanation that they sell "fragrances"). They were hesitant to tell him, and when he asked what their business did they told him that he would have to talk to the manager, Chris Westphal, on Monday.

My number one concern is SHOULD I BE WORRIED THAT THEY HAVE MY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND PERSONAL INFORMATION?

Here is their information:
Onyx Wholesale, Colorado
North Denver (303)940-3580
Aurora (303) 750-3729

From other reports on this website they look to be just another alias for the company "Scentura World Perfume"

Amdenver
Denver, Colorado
U.S.A.

2 Updates & Rebuttals


Joe Kewl

Wilmington,
North Carolina,
U.S.A.

I'd worry

#3Consumer Comment

Fri, January 11, 2008

Yes, I'd be a bit uneasy that this place had your personal info. At the very least, they seem like a company that really doesn't have their act together and I'd look elsewhere for a job. Keep an eye on your credit report, and you may even consider putting a freeze on your credit (Colorado is one of 35 states that allow this) just to be on the safe side.


Amdenver

Lakewood,
Colorado,
U.S.A.

This was their Craigsist ad

#3Author of original report

Fri, January 11, 2008

Customer Service. 18 to 25 Positions Available. No Experience.
Reply to: see below
Date: 2008-01-07, 10:57AM MST


We are a wholesale marketing company currently expanding in Northern and Southern Denver Metro area. One of the newest locations in a well established business. We have been in our Arvada location for two years, and the Aurora location is the newest addition to the company.

We are seeking sharp, motivated and ambitious people to help staff our new locations. At present we are interviewing for receptionist, customer service, sales, assistant manager and manager level positions. We have internships available as well.

NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. WE ARE WILLING TO TEACH!

Must be a people person and enjoy working in a loud, fun and fast paced environment. We offer rapid advancement and an extremely competitive starting package.

START NOW!

For more information please call us at, North Denver(303)940-3580 Aurora (303) 750-3729

Serious inquiries only

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