Craigslist Receptionist job: email, lengthy application & credit card number for credit report
On February 9, 2012, I responded to a job listing on Craigslist that I believe was a scam. The listing (kx9nx-2842737193) has since been removed, but it was for a Receptionist position. The next day,2/10/12, I received a response from Vicky Morrison of Watson Careers & Partners asking me to complete a pre-screening using a link that they provided. It said I could not schedule an interview until this was complete, and it mentioned time sensitivity. I invested over an hour answering job-related questions on this link. At the end of the pre-screening, it asked for a free credit report using ONE of the TWO links provided. My application would not be considered without this report. Both links led to the same website: creditreport.com. I was hesitant but proceded, entering my social security number, name and email address. But once I saw a credit card number was necessary, I stopped. I replied to the email from Vicky Morrison, politely indicating that I would like an alternative to applying for the job which didn’t necessitate my credit card number. It has been six days and I have not received a response. Since then, I have noticed the job posting has been removed and I can no longer get on to the pre-screening site (my code has expired or has been inactivated). Additionally, I found a word-for-word copy of the email I received posted on about.com as a scam. The only difference was a different company’s name had been used:
http://jobsearch.about.com/u/sty/jobsearchscams/post-a-job-scam/Wright-Careers-Inc.htm
This post was submitted by Lisa Budd.
SAME THING! I was applying for an administrative assistant job in Jacksonville and I got an email from these guys directing me to another site. I filled out the information and THEN it asked me to do a free credit report. SCAM!!!! STAY AWAY!
I got the same email but mine was from Karen Whitlock of Watson Careers & Partners. I’m so glad I checked this company out before presiding with their bogus application. Thanks!
I got the same thing for Minneapolis, MN. When I figured out why the application process has some much questions which you would normally explain in an interview, I did a BBB search on them. No such name.
Here’s the email I got from Emma Hartley for a PT Medical lRecords Clerk throught Craigslist.com:
Hello Wendy,
We would like to thank you for sending your resume to Watson Careers & Partners. After reviewing your initial credentials, I think you could possibly be a great fit for our company.
Our Human Resource manager would like to schedule an interview with you before she leaves for vacation early next week. You need to complete the pre-interview screening before we can schedule an interview, which can be found at http://workforwatson.info or the career link on our homepage. Your applicant code is 523357.
Please write down your code, as that is the only way you can gain access to your application and employee profile. Once you complete your screening someone from HR will contact you within 72 hours to schedule an interview.
Respectfully
Emma Hartley
Watson Careers & Partners
Thanks for posting about this I got the same email and found it suspicious so decided to search for the company the job posting was put up yesterday I will not be responding thanks
I just got the same thing.
Hello Casey,
We would like to thank you for sending your resume to Watson Careers & Partners. After reviewing your initial credentials, I think you could possibly be a great fit for our company.
Our Human Resource manager would like to schedule an interview with you before she leaves for vacation early next week. You need to complete the pre-interview screening before we can schedule an interview, which can be found at http://career-in-watson.info or the career link on our homepage. Your applicant code is 975885.
Please write down your code, as that is the only way you can gain access to your application and employee profile. Once you complete your screening someone from HR will contact you within 72 hours to schedule an interview.
Respectfully
Vicky Hawley
Watson Careers & Partners
Hello Suelly,
We would like to thank you for sending your resume to Watson Careers & Partners. After reviewing your initial credentials, I think you could possibly be a great fit for our company.
Our Human Resource manager would like to schedule an interview with you before she leaves for vacation early next week. You need to complete the pre-interview screening before we can schedule an interview, which can be found at http://workforwatson.info or the career link on our homepage. Your applicant code is 523357.
Please write down your code, as that is the only way you can gain access to your application and employee profile. Once you complete your screening someone from HR will contact you within 72 hours to schedule an interview.
Respectfully
Emma Hartley
Watson Careers & Partners
Im glad I found this website before I actually did the pre-screening questions! This is bogus. This company does not exsist and its a scam! This is the email I received from them.
Hello Zuenelly,
We would like to thank you for sending your resume to Watson Careers & Partners. After reviewing your initial credentials, I think you could possibly be a great fit for our company.
Our Human Resource manager would like to schedule an interview with you before she leaves for vacation early next week. You need to complete the pre-interview screening before we can schedule an interview, which can be found at http://workforwatson.info or the career link on our homepage. Your applicant code is 523357.
Please write down your code, as that is the only way you can gain access to your application and employee profile. Once you complete your screening someone from HR will contact you within 72 hours to schedule an interview.
Respectfully
Emma Hartley
Watson Careers & Partners
Received same email from a position in Plattsburgh, NY. Job applicants beware.
Job was posted as a Front Desk Assistant. Below is email.
Hello Luke,
We would like to thank you for sending your resume to Watson Careers & Partners. After reviewing your initial credentials, I think you could possibly be a great fit for our company.
Our Human Resource manager would like to schedule an interview with you before she leaves for vacation early next week. You need to complete the pre-interview screening before we can schedule an interview, which can be found at http://career-in-watson.info or the career link on our homepage. Your applicant code is 975885.
Please write down your code, as that is the only way you can gain access to your application and employee profile. Once you complete your screening someone from HR will contact you within 72 hours to schedule an interview.
Respectfully
Vicky Hawley
Watson Careers & Partners
I got the same thing. I’m really glad you posted this. Thank you so much!
It seemed scam-ish, so I asked for more information about the company before proceeding, but I guess I won’t be hearing any more!
I’m unfortunately another to recieve this email from this non existent company!