Complaint Review: Joseph Howell - Internet

February 22, 2017

I am currently looking for a job.  I use "Craigslist" in my search.  I came across an "Office Assistant" position, so I responded.

I received the following emails from Joseph/Joshua Howell

On Thursday, February 16, 2017 2:19 PM, joseph howell wrote:

Hello LAURIE POOL,

I wish to congratulate you on the new job, we had to verify all the information you provided. I hope I will have your 100 % loyalty and co-operation. Your quick response to e-mails and effectiveness will require, and you will be receiving your first assignment very soon. You will be emailed with detailed instructions, and I have been checking my files and what I would want you to do for me this week is to run some errands out to some of the Foster Homes, I do that every month. I have some lists to email you, which you will make some arrangements by buying some stuff for the kids in the Foster Homes at any nearest stores around you so you can mail them out, and I will make the payment arrangement for you. You are not using your personal funds to run the errands for the Foster Homes.

The Company's Name is Daisy's Deli and Bakery. {Website Currently Under Construction}. We own and operates five regional bakeries, as well as a chain of some 50 bakery thrift stores located in Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, Washington, California and More States. In addition to selling baked goods at its retail and thrift outlets, We sell a variety of breads, pastries, bagels, donuts, and cookies to grocery stores, restaurants, food manufacturers and food-service providers. It also offers private-label services.. In connections with the Foster Homes. We are establishing a new office location in your area that you will be a part of the team upon completion. This position is a "part time" position for now, flexible, and it will be full time upon putting the office in place. We will be in need of your services 2-3 times weekly which should be about 10-15 hours weekly with salary of $650 per week.

We will set up a formal interview as soon as possible, and I will be back next two weeks for your formal interview. You need to wait for a check payment to be delivered to you before you  start the process. You are to deposit the check payment in your account and wait for your bank to clear the funds before you deduct $650 as your weekly commission. The remaining funds would be used to purchase stuff need, and you will deduct your money for gas or taxi to complete the task as well. So let me know if you will be able to handle it perfectly..

You are to adhere strictly to the Company's Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy that is you are to dress properly like you are in an office environment whenever handling your first assignment.

Here is your Representative Number and should include in any email you send or receive.

I await your urgent response. It is for Confidentiality and Security Purpose...**65954495**.

Thanks in anticipation of your prompt response
Yours Sincerely,
Joseph Howell

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