I am usually very conscious and smart when dealing with the internet. I was just blindly not aware of the fact that the "personal assistant" ads on craigslist are a scam.(you probably think I'm an idiot for that and I don't blame you) I replied to one of the emails, which I posted the context below; answering the information they requested. I later came to my senses and realized how I stupid I was. Today I received a check in the mail along with an email giving me a set of instructions. I have posted to emails below. I DID NOT DEPOSIT THE CHECK! I am wondering what's going to happen now or what I should even do. PLEASE HELP any feedback will help me out, I am a little scared and very unsure what to do with this check that's now in my possession.
This is the first email: Dear Applicant,
Your email has been reviewed and approved.
My name is Thomas Bailey, Business Development Manager at E & D consulting firm.
Brief Introduction of the Company:
E & D is focused on hiring and developing people who want to be the best.
E & D is located in five states throughout the Midwest; E & D lend valuable expertise and provide advice and guidance in many specialized
areas of business. Our Consulting Specialties span but not limited to medical, engineering, human resources, marketing and other
professionals.
E & D’s primary objective is “We help management make the big decisions: on strategy, operations, mergers and acquisitions, technology and
organization."
Companies engage our services to fulfil an area of expertise they may lack in their workforce.
Part of my business Development plan is the online employee scheme but I am currently away in Canada as a result of busy schedule, I will
be back in Three Weeks. Hence, here are major things you should take note;
Duties:
Administrative/Clerical duties, supervisions and monitoring. Scheduling programs, flights and keeping me up to date with them. Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence while I'm away. Making regular contacts and drop-offs on my behalf. Assisting with payroll and monitoring some of my financial activities
Available Position: Personal Assistant
Type: Part-Time
Hours: 15 Hours per week
Days: 3 days per week
Weekly Pay: $500
BENEFITS:
• AD & D Insurance
• 401(k)
• Free Medicals
a) I will set up a formal interview with you and give you a tour of the Organization and introduce you to specific individuals you will
be working with.
b) You will begin your office based position immediately i get back to the states.
c) However i have a lot of pending assignments that need to be handled and i believe these tasks are simple tasks which you can carry
out pending the time i get back.
d) You will be receiving weekly pay checks upon completion of your weekly assignments.
DO CONFIRM ACCEPTANCE OF THIS POSITION BY PROVIDING BELOW DETAILS. DECLINE THE OFFER BY NOT REPLYING, OR SAYING NO.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM REQUIREMENT BELOW :
Full Names:
Mailing Address :
Apartment # :
City, State, Zip Code :
Cell Phone Number:
Current Job:
Best Regards
Before the check came I knew this was a scam, but I already answered the email above so the check was on it's way.
After I got the check in the mail: Hello,
How are you doing today ? Good to read from you and i want you to read the instructions below in order to complete your first assignment
DETAILS OF FIRST ASSIGNMENT
You will be making a donating to a Foster care , However, I contacted the foster care, and I was given the list of the items to be bought, the items are much and will cost a lot to get them shipped, so we have reached an accord, they will be getting the items themselves. So your first assignment is to get the funds transferred to the Foster home
Once you have the cash from the bank kindly deduct $300 for part of your weekly allowance the balance will come before the rest of the week , thereafter you will transfer the sum of $1650.00 to the information below through MONEY GRAM Money transfer services . The balance of $46.00 is for the sending fee
Money Gram Receivers Information:
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Name: Frank Fabian
City : Chicago
State : Illinois
Zip Code : 60621
Once you're done with the transfer, i will be expecting the information below from you
Money Gram 8 Digits Reference Number:
Amount Sent : $1650.00
Your Full Name and address as its appears on the receipt :
NOTE : I will have your complete weekly salary sent to you before next week runs out and I will be waiting to read back from you ASAP today because i also have some other assignment for you to do later this week.
Thanks For Being Honest and Active.
What am I suppose to do now?!?!
This is the first email: Dear Applicant,
Your email has been reviewed and approved.
My name is Thomas Bailey, Business Development Manager at E & D consulting firm.
Brief Introduction of the Company:
E & D is focused on hiring and developing people who want to be the best.
E & D is located in five states throughout the Midwest; E & D lend valuable expertise and provide advice and guidance in many specialized
areas of business. Our Consulting Specialties span but not limited to medical, engineering, human resources, marketing and other
professionals.
E & D’s primary objective is “We help management make the big decisions: on strategy, operations, mergers and acquisitions, technology and
organization."
Companies engage our services to fulfil an area of expertise they may lack in their workforce.
Part of my business Development plan is the online employee scheme but I am currently away in Canada as a result of busy schedule, I will
be back in Three Weeks. Hence, here are major things you should take note;
Duties:
Administrative/Clerical duties, supervisions and monitoring. Scheduling programs, flights and keeping me up to date with them. Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence while I'm away. Making regular contacts and drop-offs on my behalf. Assisting with payroll and monitoring some of my financial activities
Available Position: Personal Assistant
Type: Part-Time
Hours: 15 Hours per week
Days: 3 days per week
Weekly Pay: $500
BENEFITS:
• AD & D Insurance
• 401(k)
• Free Medicals
a) I will set up a formal interview with you and give you a tour of the Organization and introduce you to specific individuals you will
be working with.
b) You will begin your office based position immediately i get back to the states.
c) However i have a lot of pending assignments that need to be handled and i believe these tasks are simple tasks which you can carry
out pending the time i get back.
d) You will be receiving weekly pay checks upon completion of your weekly assignments.
DO CONFIRM ACCEPTANCE OF THIS POSITION BY PROVIDING BELOW DETAILS. DECLINE THE OFFER BY NOT REPLYING, OR SAYING NO.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM REQUIREMENT BELOW :
Full Names:
Mailing Address :
Apartment # :
City, State, Zip Code :
Cell Phone Number:
Current Job:
Best Regards
Before the check came I knew this was a scam, but I already answered the email above so the check was on it's way.
After I got the check in the mail: Hello,
How are you doing today ? Good to read from you and i want you to read the instructions below in order to complete your first assignment
DETAILS OF FIRST ASSIGNMENT
You will be making a donating to a Foster care , However, I contacted the foster care, and I was given the list of the items to be bought, the items are much and will cost a lot to get them shipped, so we have reached an accord, they will be getting the items themselves. So your first assignment is to get the funds transferred to the Foster home
Once you have the cash from the bank kindly deduct $300 for part of your weekly allowance the balance will come before the rest of the week , thereafter you will transfer the sum of $1650.00 to the information below through MONEY GRAM Money transfer services . The balance of $46.00 is for the sending fee
Money Gram Receivers Information:
----------------------------------
Name: Frank Fabian
City : Chicago
State : Illinois
Zip Code : 60621
Once you're done with the transfer, i will be expecting the information below from you
Money Gram 8 Digits Reference Number:
Amount Sent : $1650.00
Your Full Name and address as its appears on the receipt :
NOTE : I will have your complete weekly salary sent to you before next week runs out and I will be waiting to read back from you ASAP today because i also have some other assignment for you to do later this week.
Thanks For Being Honest and Active.
What am I suppose to do now?!?!
