Complaint Review: Global Logistics - Select State/Province

I applied for the position of Logistics Specialist with a company called Global Logistics on the internet. Afterwards I received an email from a Jon Acevedo with Global Logistics informing me that I could make $2900/month and to get started all I needed to provide was my name, address and phone number. I provided my name, address and a phony phone number. 

I then received an email from a Tracy Estes with Global Logistics informing me that the position of Logistics Specialist demanded no investment on my part and required only that I forward packages sent to my home address. These were presumably packages ordered from auctions and companies online that for one reason or another could not be sent directly to the purchaser. The email had a list of FAQs which stated:

 Q. Who is responsible for paying to have the packages shipped outside of the country?

 A. You will be receiving prepaid shipping label for shipping outside the country.

Q. I currently have a permanent full-time position, what are the busiest times of day with this position?

A. When you have received the package and label then you have to forward it, Preferably on the next business day. So you have to maintain your own daily schedule coordinated with the mailing service.

Q. How often throughout the week will I be receiving packages and up to how may packages could be received in a week's time?

A. 5-15 during probationary period and more following the probationary period.

Q. As I understand it, I would not be directly talking to any of the clients so who would be contacting me on my landline and/or cell phone?

A. I would, or someone else on behalf of the Company.

Q. Who would I receive training from and how long is the training?

A. As you can see this position does not require special training. You must be disciplined to set and follow your own schedule and keep it. I will be your manager.

Q. How would I receive my monthly payments and commissions ? And is $2900 a month the max that can gain with this position?

A. Currently yes, it is a max base wage for this position. But there is no real limitations in your commission. So total income (after the probationary period) will be $2900 plus your commission during the month. We can pay through PayPal, Cashiers Cheque or Direct Deposit.

Q. Lastly, would there be a return address put on these labels, and if so, would I have to put my address as the return address on the labels? Also, who would be initially shipping the packages to my home address and who all would have access to my home address?

A. Yes, return address will be your home address. In some cases packages might be returned to you due to incorrect weight or postage and in such cases we need just to re-send them over again.

Q. How much space do I require ?

A. 3x3 feet will be good enough, or small closet space.

Q. When I send out these packages, do I pay for postage? If so - is that reimbursed and how?

A. No, you will be receiving prepaid shipping labels for that purpose. All you need to do is to print and put it on a package.

Q. How many packages and what kind of weight are we talking about in what period of time?

A. during the first month it's will be 5-15 packages per week weight is around 1-44 lbs.

Q. Are you somehow SURE that what is in these packages is legal for me to be sending?

A. In packages will be items from shops or auctions. So , yes, i am positively sure that it is legal :) Also you can always open package to inspect it.

Q. When placing multiple packages together in one (1) box for shipping, do I furnish my own packaging materials, boxes, etc?

A. Yes, you need to use your own packaging material, but Any cost for packaging material will be reimbursed.

You can purchase bubble wrap at any Home Depot or Lowe's stores.

Q. In case when i need to change my address what should i do ?

A. You have to warn me in advance of minimum 5 business days before you actually moved. Same thing about a vacation or if you need to leave the town.

Q. Do I have to be home when the packages arrive at my home?

A. You or someone should be at home as most of the packages requires signature.

Upon checking online, I found several reports of scams similar to this that were revealed to be means of trafficking stolen merchandise. SO APPLICANT BEWARE!