Before This all began, I recieved an email that they looked at my resume online(which its posted privately on Indeed) and would love to set up an interview. It gave instructions to either set up google hangouts or set up yahoo messenger and to start the interview you were to acknowledge by starting with your verification code. They also stated that the HR manager will be online from 8am-8pm.
Victim: HRP555
Rachel: Hello and good day to you today!
Victim: Good Morning and good day to you as well Rachel!
Rachel: I'm doing well and thanks for asking,I believe you are set and ready for the online interview and company briefing's ?
Victim: Yes thats correct.
Rachel: Let me have your verification code to be sure i am speaking with the right person!
Victim: HRP555, Gave full name.
Rachel: Confirmed!
Victim: Perfect.
Rachel: Let us begin! Before we proceed I would love to know more about you. That would help where to categorise you and how best to interview you. I am Ms Rachel Linberger, I am the Hiring Manager Of ClearView . I am here to brief and interview you more about the opening position, Please introduce yourself and indicate your age ,sex and Location.
Victim: Gave name, sex, and location.
Rachel: Nice to meet you *****, ClearView is a boutique consulting firm based in the Boston area that provides premier strategic consulting services to life science companies and investors.Our projects typically involve assessing and developing growth strategies at the asset, franchise, and corporate level. Our Partners and consulting teams have deep commercial and clinical expertise, allowing us to drive to unique insights that inform key investment decisions and optimise the differentiation of assets and franchises within the life sciences. We take pride in deploying high caliber consulting teams that can provide the best support available on issues that require strategic capabilities and deep content expertise within healthcare.
ClearView was ranked #19 overall in the 2015 Vault Consulting 50. Specific rankings include Top 5 for Overall Business Outlook, Interaction with Clients, and Promotion Policies. ClearView was ranked Top 10 for Compensation and Informal Training. We also ranked 7th on Vault’s Best Boutique Consulting Firms, the highest ranking given to any Life Sciences Strategy Consulting firm.
Before getting started with the briefing. quickly go through the company’s website http://www.clearviewhcp.com/ Let me know once you're done. So we get started.
Victim: ok sure, just a moment.
Rachel: Take your time.
Victim: Cool, all set.
Rachel: Our goal is to always have the capacity, competence and flexibility to meet our clients' needs, whatever they may be. The company is now going into a work from home job to create employment opportunity for the less privilege, disables and mainly to decrease the rate of unemployment in the economy, Here are some interesting facts we think you'd like to know about the job and our company: Note: The Company will be setting up a new office in your location within the first six month of your employment with the company which you will be attached to work from if preferred. That is why we are looking for 16 new hires to work from home. Once the new branch has been built at your location, you can either chose to work in the office or continue working from home.
You will be working online and from home, the working hours are flexible and you can chose to work from anywhere of your choice, the pay is $30.50/hour to $45.16/hour during full working hours and the training is $26/hourly and you will be getting your payment weekly or bi weekly via direct deposit or Paycheque and the maximum amount you can work a week is 45 hours. If you are employed you are going to be working as a full employee and not as an independent contractor..... Let me know if you are interested so we can proceed.?
Victim: Im interested.
Rachel: Benefits: Health, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness and 401k plans.Paid Time Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts
Working hours are flexible, all activities and corresponding time are to be recorded in excel spreadsheet. As for your duties, i will assist you with any difficulties by email or phone also some of our superior officials will be available to help you get started during the training process.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITY: Tracks data and source documents. Receives and places telephone calls. Maintains solid customer relationships by handling questions and concerns with speed and professionalism. Performs data entry. May also require research skills to troubleshoot customer problems. Excellent communication abilities and data entry skills are essential. proper data analysis of sales records and recording pay slips into accounting database all these will be done through the use of the accounting Software, such as faxing or emailing confidently and positive attitude online from home.
Can you handle these duties effectively ?
Victim: Yes I can.
Rachel:
The supervisor, who would be attached to you online, he/she would assign logs of duty daily and you would be required to work according to instructions, using the Microsoft office tools and the accounting software. Now the function of the accounting software is to arrange, formalise and manage the data you have processed, sent to your supervisor via e-mail.
You will undergo a one week training from your training supervisor,he will training you on how to work with the programs accurate and other data entry works you will need to get done. Your training is going to be done online through your pc and phone.
I am going to ask you some questions now,Once done with your answers simply write (DONE) so i can go on with my next next question.
Are you ready?
Victim: Yes
Rachel: 1•Have you ever had any experience working from home or online before ?
2•Are you currently employed ?
3•Will you be able to devote 8 hours of your time to Our company ...,that is if you are given the chance to work with us ?
Victim: 1. No 2.Yes 3. Yes DONE
Rachel: 4•What do you understand by privacy and code of conduct ?
5•In your current or last position, what were your most significant accomplishments in your career so far ?
6•How hard working and productive will you be for our company when you start working with us ?
7•How would you like to be Paid ? Weekly Or Bi-Weekly ?
8•What means of Payment do you prefer ? check OR Direct Deposit ?
9•What is the name of your Bank you Operate with to see if it tallies with the company's official salary payment account ?
Victim: 7. Bi weekly or weekly- doesn't matter. 8. Direct Deposit 9. Bank of America
Rachel: Well you have done well so far and you seem like a perfect fit for this position.
I need you to hold on online need to forward our conversation to the company HR Head Dept to enable them see if you are committed and good for this job.
I need you to hold back online for 5-10mins.
Victim: ok
Rachel: I am back now and i have your interview percentage score and consideration stand is available now on my desk..Are you ready to know your stand ?
Victim: sure
Rachel:
After due consideration and answers you provided during the interview session...
The good news is....you have just been confirmed qualified for this position
You are now offered the job position...you are HIRED!
You are welcome to ClearView Healthcare Partners
Victim: Oh, excellent! but wait, what would be the job title?
Rachel:
You are now given a chance to show your commitment,charisma,diligence and be a productive employee
Note: All of the important and necessary information on how to get started will be enlisted to you as we proceed.
In the mean time i need you to provide me with the following requested info for verification and validation purpose to see if it corresponds with the information from our resume…
Name :
Address : (PO Box Valid)
City :
State :
Zipcode:
Cell # :
E-mail address:
So that my secretary can make a file for you and also put you on register, Do notify me once done.
Victim: Gave name, address, phone number and I cannot commit to anything until I know whats my job title?
Rachel:
Your details has been enlisted and updated...Once again we kindly acknowledge and welcome you to ClearViewHcp
Your salary will be $33.95 per hour and you will be receiving your payment via Check/Direct Deposit which ever is fine by you.
You will receive your duties online daily and i will always be online to assist you with any difficulties.
This Job offers Flexible hours but you are to report online at 08:00am daily for duties, task,and assignment...Okay ?
The company will provide you a free Hp laptop with a fast internet connection and your W-4 form will be coming along with the working materials you need to start working with.
Here are the name's of the software's you will need to start working with US Patent Single Users Pack simply accounting 2013, Apple Final Cut Express 3.5 HD Upgrade,Norton Ghost 9.0,Microsoft Office XP 2012 Standard Upgrade,Peach tree Premium Accounting 2013 in addition a list of the materials will be made available to you.
Your training supervisor need you to get these programs ready to enable you work accurate with him or her.
Are you familiar with any of the softwares ?
Victim: No. Is this everyday? what are the hours?
Rachel: Yes and you are to report Daily at 08:00AM-04:00PM your time, The company will provide you a free Hp laptop with a fast internet connection and your W4 form will be coming along with the working materials you need to start working with,you are to purchase all your materials from a certified vendor whom we have been patronising for years now.
You will receive a Paycheque for the purchase of the working materials, the company's accounting dept will issue the check and have it sent to your house via fedEx or USPS , they will have it sent to the address you have just provided.
NOTE: All Equipments and softwares are to be purchased from the company's accredited vendor which is because all of the materials will be Customised with the Company Logo and shipped to you via FedEx or USPS
The software vendor will be responsible for installing the softwares, patches and any updates.They will also need to perform manual data backups and secure the data to meet HIPAA standards.
As soon as the cheque is been issued out to you i will notify you and provide you with the tracking number so you can keep track of it and be on look out for it, I will refer you to the vendor whom you will be purchasing the materials from...Okay ?
Victim: No, Im not familiar with any of these softwares but ok.
Rachel: OK Good, Once you receive the cheque you are needed to have it deposited to your bank account via your bank’s ATM machine or your bank Mobile App .
Note: The funds will be will be credited and made available to you for cash out within 24hrs after deposit..You are to deduct $100 as your sign up bonus and use the rest to purchase all your important software and working materials from the trusted online Vendor whom we have been buying from for years now and the means of payment accepted by the vendor is via Cash Deposit Into the vendors account which i will provide you with the vendor's information that you will be sending payment too..Understood ?
Victim: Yes Understood
Rachel: Good..... How do you want your name to appear on the Company Cheque and also please confirm your home address and information ?
Victim:
Rachel: All we need from you is good work and trust and you will enjoy every moment working with us
This Job offers Flexible hours but you are to report online at 08:00am-04:00pm daily for duties,task,and assignment...Ok
You'll be meeting with some superior officials in person during the training, they will be handling all employment documentation to you in person and also you are to always keep the company code of conduct to yourself and message me when ever you're having any difficulty or need any information, In addition they will be giving you a call to schedule a meeting with you either in your home or one of our closest offices to you, which ever is preferred.
Victim:
Ok, but this is everyday?
No off days?
Rachel: believe that will be all for today once again CONGRATULATION and you are to report back online via Your online platform by messaging me on here at 08:00am your time Monday morning for more information on company cheque arrival update.
Victim: Have a great weekend. Good bye
Rachel: Buh bye!
********Lets fast forward to Tuesday. Monday, btw, there was an "offer letter" from email address-
infocentre email address********** Welcoming me from "CEO Richard Mynahan"
Rachel: heres your tracking number for company cheque arrival.
You are able to keep track of the package through the service website at /www.usps.com
Once cheque is received, you are to go have it deposited into your account via your bank’s ATM Machine or your bank’s Mobile App if possible, to enable your bank make the funds available within 24 hours
Once cheque has been clearly deposited would also like for you to email me with a copy of the deposit slip received
is that understood ?
Victim: Yes Understood and just to verify what is your email address?
Rachel: Here is my email address
hr.rachellinberger
Victim: ok, thank you.
****Rachel would give theroretical tasks each day by emailing me giving me different scenrios where and how I responded to each one. Lets fast forward to Thurday where funds were made "available"
Rachel:Good morining, any updates on company cheque arriva yet?
Victim: yes I recieved it and deposited the funds into my bank. (in the USPS envelope there was a letter to email the accountung department once cheque has been received.
Rachel: OK Good, You are to have me notified once you have cash at hand former informations on how to proceed in making cash deposit to the vendor account.
Victim: ok.
Rachel: OK Good, you are to be patient while i have the company's vendor account information sent to you
Victim: ok
Rachel: You are to go make a Cash deposit of $4800.00USD to the company’s Vendor account right away
Account name:*******
Account Number:*****
Bank name. Bank of America
Victim: The deposit is made and the email has been sent.
Rachel: ok, what is your current balance?
Victim: from this cheques, $196.
Rachel: ok, are you familiar with MoneyGram transfer??
Victim: No Im not
Rachel: Well okay, whats your current location?
Victim: The banks parking lot.
Rachel: ok, you are to go to the nearest money gram and make a transfer of $100.
Victim: I have a question, I thought it was made clear that I was to take $100 for myself for my sign on bonus and the rest was to purchase the equipment. Technically $89 will be the sign on bonus correct?
Rachel:
Yes correct, This is for your (G1 time tracker Software) G1 time tracker is an advanced software which will be installed on your working pc to enable us keep time of the work done by our employee.
You will be needing that to commence with the training as you await the further instructions
Victim: ok.
****Later this evening I got a notification that this check has been returned and to wait the next date for further details***
The "company cheque returned and now Im stuck to pay for this mess*** Theses scammers were very advanced in the reagrd of using emails aside from gmail or yahoo and they somehow used clearviewhcp email addresses.
