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* Versa Check Gold 2010

I almost fell for this scam on May 25, 2010. I responded to a Craigslist ad for a Virtual Assistant. Thank God for this scam alert. The email came from Mark White. I knew this was a scam with all the grammatical errors and misspelled words. After wasting much of my time this morning, here’s the final email below before I told this scammer I planned to report him/her to the FTC.

—- Mark White wrote:
You will need to get the {Versa Check Gold 2010 and Business size checks
paper} and you can get that from any Office Depot,Staples or you can get
that from VERSACHECK WEBSITE ONLINE here is the link to use in ordering for
the software online…. http://www.g7ps.com/scripts/creation.asp

Here is the link to use in ordering for the business check paper online. But
you can also get that from any store around you Office Depot, Staples or
Wal-Mart store. . .

You will need to sign up for a INSTANT MESSENGER (Gmail or Yahoo account) so
that we can chat.

Your only duty as an assistant is to dispatch printed invoice,pay slips,
paychecks to a group of workers on a daily basis via the mail by using
cuireer company UPS or USPS i will be paying for the postage as well. So
please do go to any Office Depot, Staples or Wal-Mart store and get the
Business size check paper) and order for the software online { Versa Check
Gold 2010}. so that you can start the tutorial by noon tomorrow i will tutor
you how to make a daily list of my client.The list will be sent to you via
email daily. You will only have to work only two or three hours on your job
according to the hours that suit you best during the day.

Best Regards.

Mark.

 

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173 responses to “Versa Check Gold 2010”

  1. Cindy says:

    Has anyone got a email or a IM from a John Ola about the samething

  2. Samantha says:

    Ok I was about to make a fool of myself, if I didn’t read this Google search on Versa Check Gold 2010. Geez I was going to train for it and all! Thank Gosh I didn’t! I have recently recieved alot of job offers for payroll assistant, payment Representative and even being personal assistants. But after a family member of mine told me that if any job offer is asking you to deposit money into your account, ITS A SCAM!. So cause of that I have turned down alot of jobs that was sounding good. I have recently gotten on from a girl named Kelly Thomas, but when she emailed me back again, it went from Thomas to Michelle. I mean that was my first clue! She can spell pretty well. but for IT she writes IS… Geez I feel like a dummy… She was also sending these emails through her “Blackberry”? I don’t know but this seems a little risky. She talks to me as if I’m dumb as well.. I mean I even got smart with her!! haha Here is one email, after not responding back to her so quickly, she will write me back telling me she is waiting to read from me.. WOW

    Hello,

    Thanks for getting back tome regarding the job position,. As per the job you can work during the day or at night any one you like Ok,and this is a straight forward part time employment opportunity and does not require an special skills. You will be working solely as my personal assistance only.and you can only do this job from Home only,and you can only do this job from Home only 3hrs per day Monday to Friday only,

    All you will be doing for me is Printing Checks from Home and you will dispatch them to our clients via any UPS or FEDEX outlet near you. the company will provide a UPS or FEDEX Account and they will provide you the BANK INFORMATION which will be on check…..***you will be printing 500 checks weekly and get $400 Weekly through Western Union in CASH.., that I will tutor you how to make to a daily list of my client and dispatch it via postage (UPS, FEDEX which i would pay for online and all you need to do is to attach the label). The list will be sent to you via email daily

    That’s all you will doing for us…. But before you can started you will need to get some materials that you will making use of, we normally use to send those who wants to work for us money to buy this materials before but some people collects our money and never come back So that’s why we made this decision that anyone who is interested would need to buy this items him/her self Materials need:

    * You will need to have constant Internet access to work on this Job**

    •A colored printer

    • Black INK

    • {Versa Check Gold 2010 and Business Check Paper form # 1001 ‘ as your working kit’}, You can get them at any Office Depot,Office max,staples,Samclub or Wal-Mart store around you.if you can get the supplies today and you can start today as well .

    Education level: Non (But must be a good computer user)
    Salary: $2000 monthly or $400 weekly
    Payment by Western Union cash Or US Money Order

    Please note that everything purchased while working on your Job during the course of the month will be reimburse to you along with your monthly payment.
    YYou can also email me at ([email protected])

    Regards,

    Kelly Michelle (Ph.D Accounting)

    Haining Big Red Horse Fabric Co., Ltd

    Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T.

  3. Jessica says:

    I also got emails exactly this as did my husband. she said her name was stephanie jones and another alias was stephanie hughes. she asked me to get supplies but i dont have the money so she said she’d send me a package. she started off emailing for a personal assistant job, said i would run errands, get her mail and keep track or client purchases. she sent me an ipad in the mail to sell (under another name) and then asked me to purchase versacheck paper, envelopes, ink, waybills from fedex AND ups. then sent me the versacheck gold program and wanted me to print out checks for insane amounts. there was at least 30 names and addresses on that list, and all checks were for 2500 and up. My husband received emails from a jeff, and a mark and another guy ben! they all said he would be mailed checks, cash them deduct 10% and mail the rest to their clients. we compared lists and they were the same people!!! i wish we can find a way to turn them all in!!!

  4. Anna says:

    I have been going back and forth via e-mail with someone claiming the same stuff. However, the guy says he pays via western union which is gauranteed funds. It wouldn’t be a check that could be fake and have me sedning him the difference. In that instance what would be the scam?

  5. Katie says:

    Got the samething, but a Greg Collin… Then another by a girl named Serah Lee Minh…

    We are private firm company name Harpoon Work and Wears which am looking to hire a motivated Payroll Clerk Workers and to support the Managing of my company’s firm.This individual will be responsible for assisting the Manager with the day to day operations of the department in working 4 hrs everyday in his/her own convenient time. Experience is not necessary to be successful within this position as we are willing to train the right candidate who is Honest,Trustworthy,Reliable and able to work hard who will handle the printing of my Co-Workers Payroll-Check and Dispatching them on payroll list of the company co-workers and which will be done under the authorization of the company in which we will be made for you to dispatch the Payroll-Checks to our client various destinations through Courier services like Ups/Fed-Ex and we will take care of the shipping and hand ling’s of the payrolls you are dropping off.

    Your task are:

    Printing and Dispatching , so we will like to know if you will be trustworthy enough to entrust you and my clients vital information , please we want you to be sure that we will be paying you $200 weekly. salary for a start, if you performed very well, we will increase your salary to $300 as your performances impress the company after a couple of week you get started so, please get back to me today to know your interest in the job.You will need the below materials for the payrolls printing.So if you are ready, here are the list of materials you will need to start the job.

    Materials Needed for Job:

    1)… A good computer system with fast Internet connection.
    2)… Colored Printer
    3)… Versacheck Gold 2010
    4)… Versa Check Business Paper (Form #3000) Blue Prestige
    5)…Glue or tape with Blank Papers
    6)… VersaInk or Versa Toner

    This materials stated above are less sold in any local store in your city which are: Office depot,Office Max or Wal-Mart store or Sam’s club and also you will be reimbursed for the money spent on the materials when the same week you get started working for the company and also like you so scan us the receipts of whatever you buy so we can know how much is totally to be refurbished…

    So i will want you fill the below employment form to get started:

    1) Full Name: ………………..
    2) Contact Address ………………..
    3) CITY: ………………..
    4) State: ………………..
    5) Zip code: ………………..
    6) Age: ………………..
    7) Sex: ………………..
    8) Current Job: ………………..
    9) Marital Status ………………..
    10) Cell and Home Number # ………………..

    PAYMENT TERMS

    1)…How will you like to get paid?( is it Weekly or Monthly)
    2) What Form 😕 ( is it Western Union or Money Gram)
    3.) Can we trust you with our co-workers payroll list

    Thanks
    I await your response soon..
    Staffing and Recruiting Dept
    Copyright © Harpoon Work and Wears Inc…
    All rights reserved

  6. amy says:

    What happens if I gave them my name address and phone number?

  7. Ayni says:

    I got the same email also from: Mario Ruiz ([email protected])
    Thank God, I found this website. I blocked his email right away after I found out this was a scam.
    Here’s the email:

    Hello Applicant,

    I am a Senior Accountant,CPS Specialist in the Payroll Field and i work

    as a contractor by Outsourcing Checks for various companies. So they

    provide me with the bank account and just one authorized signature to

    operate and use the bank accounts to print and mail out checks to there

    numerous clients.Now i am looking to expand my service and therefore

    want to hire a book-keeper on contract who have an idea on how to

    operate and work with the VersaCheck gold 2010 accounting software or

    is a quick learner and can easily learn it.Please read carefully and

    digest all the following details.Listed Below are the requirement(s):

    (1) Must be a fast enough to print che cks neatly and have a good

    background.

    (2) Must be willing to learn or have idea on how to use the Versacheck

    gold 2010 accounting software.

    (3)Must have a good knowledge on how to package each check in envelopes
    making sure they are very secure,confidential and official.

    (4)Must have a good printer and scanner for perfect and quality printing

    of checks.

    (5)Must be able to print and mail out checks before the due courier
    pickup time in his/her location.

    (6) Must be loyal,honest and be secrecy by keeping all information about

    the checks printed,bank account information and any other details

    confidential.

    (7)You will be required to print 100-120 checks daily.As a book-keeper

    that will be printing and mailing out checks,there arespecial supplies

    needed.

    (1) Colored Printer And Scanner

    (2) Versacheck Gold 2010 accounting software

    (3) Business check form #3000 Or #1000

    (4) Check sized regular /standard envelopes (BROWN COLOR)

    Note: (1) You must have an effective color printer with efficient

    Ink.The Ink
    must be a magnetic ink which would be compatible with the printer

    you’re
    using.

    (2) No weekly or Bi-weekly payment because this is an official contract

    and
    all salaries will be paid monthly.

    (3)You are required to purchase supplies so as just to show commitment
    to the Job.Please note that this is 100% real and legit,so the fact that

    you are asked to purchase the papers doesn’t mean one is trying to get

    money out of your pocket, remember you will be the one to be using this

    materials for printing and you are expected to purchase them so you can

    take it

    more serious and personal as if it’s your own too. But note that you

    will be reimbursed for the purchase .

    Wages/Salary:

    As a book-keeper on contract,you will be paid $1200 monthly.You will be
    required to fill out an application form after you signify your You can

    get it at either Office Max, Office Depot, Staples, Walmart, Amazon, Best

    Buy or Samsclub and you will be reimbursed and it will come along with

    your salary.

    nterest in
    this Offer.

    N:B: If you are interested and want to discuss further,come and chat

    live with me on Yahoo Instant Messenger as that is faster, and easier

    for quick communication,My Id on Yahoo IM is([email protected]).Your

    Utmost Response will be highly appreciated,Please note that even if you

    are not interested,do so by sending a simple not interested message so i

    canmove on by searching for someone else.

    Thanks for your time.

    Mario Ruiz .

    Senior Accounting CPS Specialist,
    BSC,MSC,PhD, CCNA,ATS,Account

  8. richard says:

    You are all mad what you posting

  9. Lulu says:

    I got this exactly the same email from this lady call Sarah Maness.
    She got me on YAHOO. But I did not do anything. Thanks to this webstie.
    I was very skeptical about her anyway.

    Am Mrs Sarah V Maness, My professional job is payroll ,I have been into this business for few years back,Now i think i need assistant who will be helping me with this payroll stuff,this job take most of my time and i think i need to spend most of my time with my children this time around,that is why am in need to helper.

    Have you ever been into payroll work before,well i don’t think that should be the problem as am sure this work is very easy to lean.

    •WAGES AND BENEFITS •

    I will be paying you $1200 monthly salary by working from your home,A little about the job.

    I use to get contract from company and they ask me to send payroll check to their (Customer)(Client)(Workers), So you will be responsible for that, you will be malling the check out to those client via UPS.com, You will be doing this job in your home,I think this job is a great opportunity for you,and it doesn’t require any specific time,you can work any time you like in a day, you can also do this at night and send them out next morning if you are busy during the day, Note that we will be responsible for the postage.

    Before you start this job, you will need to get below materials,you are going to use the materials to start your job.

    Colored Printer
    Scanner
    Versa Gold 2010 software
    Versa Paper Check
    Brown letter size envelope
    Magnetic or regular Ink
    Your personal computer

    Note that every material you buy would be reimbursed along with your first salary.

    Please if you are interested and want to know more about this job, please kindly chat with me on my yahoo IM via([email protected]) i stay online from 7am to 11am everyday.if you don’t have a yahoo IM please kindly set up one so you
    be able to chat with me.

    Response from you would highly appreciated.

    Thanks for your interest.

  10. Sean says:

    OMG! I just got off IM with Sara Maness… I was hunting a place to buy this software and install it tonight so I can have training tomorrow am! After searching to locate the software with such short notice, I stumbled upon this website otherwise I would be driving around trying to find this software….thanks!
    So sad that there are people scamming people so are in the need of REAL jobs!

    hmmm anyways how many assistants can one person need? Really now????

  11. Katie says:

    Sean, What was her IM name?

  12. terminator says:

    WHAT A SCAM!!!! Do people actually fall for this without any search on the company they want to work for? Email from people overseas and no phone numbers to contact them, and they don’t want to talk to you but they want to hire you for accounts payable/receivable!!!!! (aka MONEY MULE for fake checks). They use a real company names but no one knows who they are if you call the company HR department. And this damn G7PS website, may its owners burn in hell, operates freely as the connection for these nigerian or whatever they are scam artist to look real. G7PS.com sells fake printers. hello people!! a $200 INKJET printer can not print a real bank check. Only $2000 LASER printer can do this. How can the FBI let this site operate? It’s putting U.S. citizens behind bars for becoming money mules yet it keeps letting this f**king site still operate. LETS STOP THE MADNESS PEOPLE.

  13. Lori says:

    OMG – I just looked this up myself – I have been on yahoo messenger with the Mario Ruiz – and “I got the job”………….UGH – I replied to a craigslist job posting as well and did the “interview” thru yahoo – and he didn’t ask many questions of me, etc……. and never really did give me answers to the actual job – just simple yes and no answers……….. so I decided to look up his name…….. THANK YOU for some sense in my head – I was getting too excited about actually having a job at home………. oh well – glad I didn’t go out and invest in paper, ink, envelopes, etc………

  14. hello people i have came across this same deal in the last few months , now the person isa person over seas trying to get me to pinted out checks on my computer also put i have not not this right now today cause i am looking in to this cause the person has place over seas that has money in the bank but right now the IRS has him in the there office trying to check has money out wellin the mean time i how been looking for away to start doing this but i have not i stillworking on trying to find out a little on this today i did found the person was in city of IKEJA STATE OF LAGOS AND THAT IS IN THE COUNTRY OF NIGERIA where a lot of this is going on over there now what i call a scam and it is so be care on what you are doing if you have any more word on this please call the F.B.I OFFICE IN WASHINGTON D.C AND LET THEM FIND OUT how to stop this please donot try to stop this on your on way please ?? [email protected]/ DONT TRY TO STOP THIS ACT ON YOUR ON.

  15. Sharon says:

    OMG, This people is the newest, latest scam, and the Versa Gold 2010, must be really good, at printing checks because even the banks can’t tell that it is fake. But the lady that posted when you write all these bogus checks, the FBI is coming after you, and not the scammers. The lady that sent me a check, over did the check by a large amount, she gave me 1980.00 but I was only allowed 400.00, the rest I was suppose to wire by Western Union to another person named Lisa, in Fla. That way the money is gone bye-bye, and all at my expense
    because my name is on the check, and at this point the bank will be wanting their 1,980.00 back because, like I said the bank is duped as well. So the bottom line is you will be out the money, and have all this computer stuff, and still no job. From now on be bold, just delete all crap like this off your computer. I am still working on this myself, one lawyer told me to “bank the money”. Don’t buy anything. But Karma makes me do the right thing, I don’t want no part of this.

  16. know the F.B.I will come it me they will ask question who you are talk with on this scamm, and try to help you get your money back , if you give them a try to help but if you still keep making the checks out the bank will find out about and they will contract the F.B.I and them to find where the pinter is and shut it down take it and all the other stuff with it and press charges you might get some time in there jail far a little while until this is clear off you r record trust i donot make checks out at my home are at any office unless that is a way to show the I.R.S THE REAL DEAL ON THIS . thank you and you have a nice day are night .

  17. Pamela says:

    Heres a new twist on the scam possibly..My daughter & I started working for these people because they were wiling to send all the materials!Versa check paper,ink,UPS account no to use,business name & address which we checked out at the Better Business Bureau.NOthing negative was reported at BBB.Since we didn’t have to buy materials we were thinking its legit.Has anyone else had the materials shipped to them?We didn’t have to buy anything.Is this a scam?We havent received a paycheck yet,havent worked a month yet.Anyone else have materials shipped to them?Still trying to figure out if this company is a scam.He is John Terry, Shipping Company Item in the IM.Company he suposedly works for is,UKcars4sales.Management Allied Textiles,LTD Preston Works in Scotland.Sound familiar to anyone?

  18. Colleen says:

    Pamella, I was sent all the equipment and printer, after I made G7PS cancell the transaction…stupid scammers…I should have at least kept the free printer LOL but after all the headache I wanted nothing to do with it and cut all ties as recommended by my local police dept. YES this operation is a scam!!!

  19. Debra says:

    You can add another name to this scam ([email protected]) sent me a similar e-mail regarding VersaCheck Gold 2010. I sent him my resume, references and contact info. I hope he can’t do anything with it!!

  20. Donna Arps says:

    This was sent to me after I applied for it from Craig’s List. I was just about to purchase the software when I came across these posting.

    Re: Fw: Book keeping/Accounting Position
    From:
    John Rollins
    Add to Contacts
    To: donna arps
    Hello i got a message from you regarding the Bookkeeping Accounting Assistant i posted on craigslist. am sending you this message via my husband email account.

    I’m Ms Michelle V Maness Located in Ohio, My professional job is payroll ,I have been into this business for few years back,Now i think i need assistant who will be helping me with this payroll stuff,this job take most of my time and i think i need to spend most of my time with my children this time around,that is why am in need to helper.

    Have you ever been into payroll work before,well i don’t think that should be the problem as am sure this work is very easy to lean.

    •WAGES AND BENEFITS •

    I will be paying you $1200 monthly salary by working from your home,A little about the job.

    I use to get contract from company and they ask me to send payroll check to their (Customer)(Client)(Workers), So you will be responsible for that, you will be malling the check out to those client via UPS.com, You will be doing this job in your home,I think this job is a great opportunity for you,and it doesn’t require any specific time,you can work any time you like in a day, you can also do this at night and send them out next morning if you are busy during the day, Note that we will be responsible for the postage.

    Before you start this job, you will need to get below materials,you are going to use the materials to start your job.

    1. A colored printer
    2. Business size checks
    3. Scanner
    4. Letter size brown envelope
    5. Versa Check gold 2010 software
    6.Plain Paper

    Note that every material you buy would be reimbursed along with your first salary.

    Please if you are interested and want to know more about this job, please kindly chat with me on my yahoo IM via( [email protected] ) i stay online from 7;30am to 1pm everyday.if you don’t have a yahoo IM please kindly set up one so you be able to chat with me.

    Response from you would highly appreciated.

    Thanks for your interest.

  21. Donna Arps says:

    Michelle v maness (9/22/2010 9:53:29 AM): Hi
    dkarps (9/22/2010 9:59:40 AM): hello
    dkarps (9/22/2010 10:00:45 AM): he gets paid after 12. When he calls and tells me he has his check, I will go put the money on my walmart card and purchase the software, then how do i do the receipt, do I scan it?
    Michelle v maness (9/22/2010 10:32:39 AM): Yes
    dkarps (9/22/2010 10:32:41 AM): ty
    Michelle v maness (9/22/2010 10:33:06 AM): Alright
    Michelle v maness (9/22/2010 10:59:58 AM): Brb
    dkarps (9/22/2010 11:00:03 AM): k
    Michelle v maness (9/22/2010 5:44:15 PM): Hi
    dkarps (9/22/2010 5:50:41 PM): while i was looking for the software online i came across a posting for a scam about this very thing you are wanting me to do
    Michelle v maness (9/22/2010 5:51:09 PM): What did you mean Donna ?
    dkarps (9/22/2010 5:52:03 PM): http://www.scamradar.com/reports/2146/versa-check-gold-2010.html
    dkarps (9/22/2010 5:52:23 PM): what exactly is going on?
    Michelle v maness (9/22/2010 5:53:19 PM): Hold, let me check the site out Donna
    Michelle v maness (9/22/2010 5:55:20 PM): Who is John Rollins ?
    dkarps (9/22/2010 5:56:17 PM): i dont know
    Michelle v maness (9/22/2010 5:56:29 PM): Hold
    dkarps (9/22/2010 5:57:42 PM): oh that is where you email came from
    Michelle v maness (9/22/2010 5:57:45 PM): And again who is .Qapco.com ? all this were scamed people
    dkarps (9/22/2010 5:57:54 PM): yeah
    Michelle v maness (9/22/2010 5:58:06 PM): I’m so cofused
    dkarps (9/22/2010 5:59:08 PM): it says in your email to me that you were sending it from your husbands acct
    dkarps (9/22/2010 5:59:30 PM): To: donna arps Hello i got a message from you regarding the Bookkeeping Accounting Assistant i posted on craigslist. am sending you this message via my husband email account.
    Michelle v maness (9/22/2010 5:59:32 PM): Yes
    Michelle v maness (9/22/2010 5:59:48 PM): I’m calling him now, he is at work
    dkarps (9/22/2010 6:00:05 PM): you just asked me who john rollins was
    dkarps (9/22/2010 6:02:14 PM): John Rollins
    dkarps (9/22/2010 6:02:57 PM): that is the email address the message was sent from, if you were sending it to me from your husbands acct, then you should know John Rollins

  22. Monica Alvarez says:

    I am so glad that I Googled the info and got to this page. Ever since I posted on Craigslist I have been getting text messages with offers like this. This latest one was from Fred Jones. I will continue to add names on here as I get them. Thank you all for sharing!

  23. Rebecca says:

    I got this email, too. The mispellings certainly bothered me. I decided to check it out after they talked about chatting on IM. I’m so glad I found this website and confirmed this stuff before I did anything stupid.

  24. David Carman says:

    I am indeed sorry for the late response , I had to make sure all
    informations is verified upon registration before mailing out any
    payment for the items needed . Everything has been confirmed and i
    have authorized payment to you for purchase of the items to avoid
    further delays .

    United States Postal Service {USPS} should be delivering the envelope
    Via Regular Mail Post . So i want you to keep me posted once you
    receive the check from the Postman – The Envelope is coming from PPC
    SERVICE – Florida . So i can give you Paycircle informations for
    registration of the Versa Programs and more informations on the items
    and the website / where you can order the items .

    Let me know as soon as you receive my parcel.
    Thanks.

  25. David Carman says:

    The Above is what I recently got and I recieved a check the next day.
    I will take it to my Bank (Wells Fargo) the same as the Check is from and see what they say to me about the checks reality and if funds are available.

  26. David Carman says:

    The persone sending me the e-mails had the gmail account of [email protected].

  27. David Carman says:

    Here looks like another SCAM from Dave Scott

    I need a (PA) Personal Assistant. I’m looking for someone that can be trusted and reliable to work very well and good understanding person from anywhere in the State.
    This position is home-based and flexible, working with me is basically about instructions and following them, my only fear is that I may come at you impromptu sometimes, so I need someone who can be able to meet up with my irregular timings. As my assistant, your activities amongst other things will include;

    *Running personal errands, supervisions and monitoring. Scheduling programmes, flights and keeping me up to date with them.
    Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence when I’m away. Making regular contacts and drop-offs on my behalf. Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities..
    Basic wage is $500 a week

    Requirements:

    – Must Live in the United State.
    – Must be atleast 23 years of Age.
    – Excellent Communication Skills

    If you are interested and meet the requirement above you can e-mail me Asap.

    Regards
    Dave Scott
    [email protected]

  28. David Carman says:

    A follow up to the above …

    Hello .

    Thanks for applying for the post, I quite appreciate it? I received and read your e-mail and it’s reasonable and acceptable. So I will give this a go”

    I am Dave Scott , I am the CEO of K A C Builders Merchants, we provide full-service General Contracting, Construction Management, Design/Build, and Underground Utility Construction. We also have an on-site metal fabrication shop..

    I’m sure you’ll understand I tend to have a very busy schedule at this point, as I am presently in the United Kingdom, I will be back in the states in Four Weeks.(November to be precise)

    I think you’re the right person for this post, please note that this position is not office based for now because of my frequent travels and tight schedules, it’s a part-time, work from home basis and the flexibility means that there will be busier weeks than others, so it’s a little difficult judging the exact number of hours you’ll be doing per week. If you can manage your time properly, this job may even give you some extra while you do something else on the side. As I have said, I’d want us to get a head start with things as soon as possible. I do have a pile up of work and a number of unattended chores which you can immediately assist me with, I hope we can meet up with the workload eventually.Permit me to use the coming week to test your efficiency and diligence towards all this, also to work out your time schedule and fit it to mine. I really need to find the perfect person for this job, I’m confident you can take up the challenge and on the long run we should have a relatively sound working relationship between us. It may be a little difficult working out the time difference between us initially, with time however, we should get used to it. I’m online most of the time as I am hard of hearing so I prefer to we contact each other through E-mails, but if there is need for me to call, I will make use of the online means of making phone calls. I am glad you are willing to work with me and i promise to be a good boss. I am also glad on the commitment in working. 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 make donations to some Orphanage Homes and Motherless Babies home people, I do that everytime even before the crisis.The funds will be in form of Money Order or a Bank Certified Check and it will be sent over to you from one of my clients and i have some list to email you once you received the funds,You will be sent the instructions on where to send the funds and how to.I will get you more information on that,I will like you to get back to me with your Contact Details such as:

    Full Name:
    Contact Address,
    City:
    State:
    Zip-Code:
    Phone Number:
    Occupation:

    Once I have received your contact information, I will get back to you with the task for this week,Understand you will also be paid as well as its important for me to make the necessary steps before i get back from my business trip back to the states. Hope I am clear with that.

    Get back as soon as possible..

    Dave Scott
    46 Stoke Newington Church Street
    London, N16 0LU, United Kingdom

  29. David Carman says:

    This the one I got witht ht E-mqail Address [email protected]

    note the reply to address????

    In a message dated 8/29/2010 6:46:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
    Data Entry Post.

    I am a Certified Payroll Specialist (CPS). I work for few companies on their payroll tasks. I need a trust worthy person as my data entry / typist Assistant who want to work on flexible hours on part time,Be sure to earn $1,500 monthly salary for a start .
    **** For you to start the job you would need the following items :
    * VersaCheck Gold software , VersaInk Nano and Versajette M400 Printer .
    All this cost $400usd but don’t worry (you will only be working 1 to 3 hours – 3times weekly).
    Note: I will send you money to purchase all the materials needed to start the job
    Best Wishes.
    fauzia manzoor

  30. Jefferson Davids says:

    sent from [email protected]

    Hello,
    How are you doing today?
    I already notified you before about information on payment you would be receiving to start the new job. I have Authorized my company to make a check payable to you for the items and all other arrangement for the payroll job.So the parcel containing the check will be delivered to you via USPS.
    The total for all expenses of items you will purchase is $300 + $50 compensation to you for running around = $350.
    I want you to process the payment ,Take the check to your bank,cash the funds, then deduct $350 which is for the items needed in starting the job then withdraw the remaining balance which should be wired to Siobhan via western union.

    *The Transfer Informations
    RECEIVER’S NAME: Siobhan Gill
    ADDRESS: 85 Cascade Avenue
    CITY:Vancouver
    STATE:Washington State
    ZIP CODE:98860

    $350 will cover all expenses for the items needed , But i just added $50 for running around.First make sure you take care of this as soon as you receive the check because i want you to start as soon as all is set. make the transfer of the remaining fund today because its needed to complete all other arrangement and then you can order all the items from http://www.g7ps.com or visit any Office Max store , your job starts as soon as you are set, your salary is guaranteed.After all arrangement has been set , you will e-mail me back with the following information after the funds has been sent to Siobhan.

    1. Money transfer control number (MTCN) 10 Digits number on western union receipt.
    2. Exact amount sent.

    FOR MORE DETAILS ON WHERE TO GET THE ITEMS VISIT :
    **VersaCheck Gold 2008 software. — http://www.g7ps.com/scripts/gold08.asp
    **Versajette M400 Print, Copy, Scan Inkjet Printer —
    http://www.g7ps.com/scripts/m400gold.asp
    **VersaInk Nano’ 4X Life MICR Ink – 94MX Black —
    http://www.g7ps.com/scripts/versaink.asp?step=3&prin=2891&type=DeskJet&model=5740

    Please i need you to be trustworthy in order to strenghten our business relationship
    Just to let you know,a dell xps laptop will get to you next week via UPS.

    Looking forward to working with you on this project.

    Sabrina.

  31. Pamela says:

    I posted earlier on Versacheck fraud.THey had us printing & mailing checks out UPS overnight air.UPS told us this was a fraud.I called every bank to verify account they had us use on checks.All accounts were fake! UPS acount used to mail chcks was stolen. After my daughter & I told the scammers we knew they were scammin us,they threatened to find us no matter what and kill us!!! They said they have ways of dealing with us.They cussed us out pretty bad also! Using the “F” word.They texted us & threatened our lives for 2 days.They do have our address unfortunately.So theses people can get VERY nasty!They tried to pay me with a fake check.They told me to make one to myself for $4500,cash it then send the rest to another person via WESTERN union.So I caught them in 2 scams!

  32. Kim says:

    I have dealt with a few of these scamers. I have recieved 2 different “fake” checks and money orders. I am keeping them as souvineers. LOL , I am bored sometimes so, I PLAY WITH THEM SOMETIMES!! I obviousely have too much time on my hands. Anyway, one of them told me of a lady named Aishah from another country who does not know me and was dying and wanted to leave me millions of US dollars after her death. She supposedly died a couple of months later and then of course the Attorney who takes care of her will emailed me and told me that I needed to send him $450 because that is the cost of what it would cost him to get a money order/bank check to mail to me. At first he insisted that I give him my account info. I told him I had no bank account. LOL Then one time I told him to send me a round trip ticket to England and I would reimburse him with my inheritance money. I said I wanted to pick up the money myself. He said he could not, and I told him I could not understand how a Lawyer could not afford a few dollars to do this. In the end, when I find out the checks are bad, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE TELLING THEM OFF!!!!!!! This is my favorite thing to do!!! LOL it is kinda fun!!! and it burns off internal steam. Anyway, have fun with the ones who try to scam you!! It feels great!!!!

  33. Kim says:

    Hey y’all, this is one I JUST got after I wrote the last blog. Check this out …

    Good day,

    My names are Mary Spencer. I was diagnosed of cancer about 2 years ago, and was receiving treatment for it, but now the doctors are saying I have a short time to live.

    When I was in better health, I never really cared for any body with no children of my own. I lost my husband so many years ago. I was a selfish and greedy person.
    I have decided to donate a large sum of money to you, so you can disburse to charities, widows, orphans and less privileged. I was doing this myself but now my health has deteriorated, I wanted my relatives to do this for me but they only saw it as an opportunity to enrich themselves.

    I will be going in for an operation soon, I want this last act of mine to be an offering unto God, perhaps he will have mercy on me. Please contact my lawyer with the below:

    Michael Shaad
    [email protected]

    Quote my ref # : will/Wlaw/Pn/lr/93/ytx/ when responding.
    I am sending him a copy of this message as well so he is aware of my intentions, Please use the funds well and always extend the good works to others.

    Stay blessed,

    Mary Spencer

    So, what do you think?? Of course this is a pile of crap, because if it was real, and she really wanted to “help” charities then she would know enough to donate the rest of her estate to a church!! LOL what a loser!! If anyone wishes to call her bluff please feel free to email her and play as much as you wish!! He/she deserves it!! Tell him/her what a loser he/she is and that we are way too smart for her crap! BLOW UP HIS/HER INBOX SO MUCH THAT THEY DON’T KNOW WHAT HIT THEM!!!!! LOL LOL LOL Then, make up some scam and try it on them. lol tell them you’re looking for someone to work from home who wants to make $1500/mo. and have fun with them, really. It works … you will feel sooo much better when you’re done. Like justice has been served!!!

  34. keith says:

    Applied for the same offer off craigslist. Here’s the BS
    Hello Applicant,

    I am a Senior Accountant,CPS Specialist in the Payroll Field and i work as a contractor by Outsourcing Checks for various companies. So they provide me with the bank account and just one authorized signature to operate and use the bank accounts to print and mail out checks to there numerous clients.Now i am looking to expand my service and therefore want to hire a book-keeper on contract who have an idea on how to operate and work with the VersaCheck gold 2010 accounting software or is a quick learner and can easily learn it.Please read carefully and digest all the following details.Listed Below are the requirement(s):

    (1) Must be a fast enough to print checks neatly and have a good background.

    (2) Must be willing to learn or have idea on how to use the Versacheck gold 2010 accounting software.

    (3)Must have a good knowledge on how to package each check in envelopes
    making sure they are very secure,confidential and official.

    (4)Must have a good printer and scanner for perfect and quality printing of checks.

    (5)Must be able to print and mail out checks before the due courier
    pickup time in his/her location.

    (6) Must be loyal,honest and be secrecy by keeping all information about the checks printed,bank account information and any other details

    confidential.

    (7)You will be required to print 100-120 checks daily.As a book-keeper that will be printing and mailing out checks,there arespecial supplies needed.

    (1) Colored Printer And Scanner

    (2) Versacheck Gold 2010 accounting software

    (3) Business check form #3000 Or #1000

    (4) Check sized regular /standard envelopes (BROWN COLOR)

    Note: (1) You must have an effective color printer with efficient

    Ink.The Ink
    must be a magnetic ink which would be compatible with the printer

    you’re
    using.

    (2) No weekly or Bi-weekly payment because this is an official contract

    and
    all salaries will be paid monthly.

    (3)You are required to purchase supplies so as just to show commitment
    to the Job.Please note that this is 100% real and legit,so the fact that you are asked to purchase the papers doesn’t mean one is trying to get money out of your pocket, remember you will be the one to be using this materials for printing and you are expected to purchase them so you can take it

    more serious and personal as if it’s your own too. But note that you will be reimbursed for the purchase .

    Wages/Salary:

    As a book-keeper on contract,you will be paid $1500 monthly.You will be
    required to fill out an application form after you signify your You can get it at either Office Max, Office Depot, Staples, Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy or Samsclub and you will be reimbursed and it will come along with your salary.

    nterest in
    this Offer.

    N:B: If you are interested and want to discuss further,come and chat live with me on Yahoo Instant Messenger as that is faster, and easier for quick communication,My Id on Yahoo IM is([email protected]).Your Utmost Response will be highly appreciated,Please note that even if you are not interested,do so by sending a simple not interested message so i canmove on by searching for someone else.

    Thanks for your time.

    Mario Ruiz .

    Senior Accounting CPS Specialist,
    BSC,MSC,PhD, CCNA,ATS,Account

  35. Stephen says:

    I’m on IM with one now. For your amusement:

    scampbell2003: Hey are you there?
    bonsue001: Yes i am here,How are you doing?
    scampbell2003: Not bad, and you?
    scampbell2003: Where are you located?
    bonsue001: Good.
    bonsue001: So do you have the programe and the bussiness check paper
    scampbell2003: Not yet. I need the information on where the programe is and the check paper.
    scampbell2003: Where are you located?
    bonsue001: Ukraine
    scampbell2003: What time is it there?
    bonsue001: I taught you said you have the materails and ready to be trained
    bonsue001: 4:11pm
    scampbell2003: I said that I had the materials, but wasn’t referring to the programe, I don’t have the name of the programe yet!
    bonsue001: Well you will need to get the programe and the check paper from the store
    scampbell2003: I can do that, I just need the specifics
    scampbell2003: Before I invest money into these things, shouldn’t there be some documentation of employment put in place first?
    bonsue001: Oh i see. Well the name of the programe was included in the previous email.Maybe you didn’t notice that
    bonsue001: 2010 Versa Gold Check Software & Versa Check Business Paper .
    bonsue001: Yes it is 2010 Versa Gold Check Software & Versa Check Business Paper .
    bonsue001: And you have the rest materails like.Printer,Glue or tape with Blank Papers .
    scampbell2003: I have the Printer, tape and printing papers already, yes.
    bonsue001: And also i hope you understood that there will be reimbursement with the money spent on materails.So you will let me have the invoice of the materails
    bonsue001: So i can be aware on the total money spent and will be reimburse with your first pay salary .
    scampbell2003: That is understandable as well. Again, before I invest money into these things, shouldn’t there be some documentation of employment put in place first?
    bonsue001: There is no need of any documentation or employment form. And the details for the application form is just the details you have filled in the form . And that is all is needed for now to start the position.
    scampbell2003: There are too many scam artists / frauds / and crooks on Craigslist for me to spend the money on these things without an agreement.
    bonsue001: Well i can understand you,But this is how we go with things and everything is clear and fine and i am pretty sure you will also enjoy working with us. Once you get started to the position .
    bonsue001: So you can get the materails from Office Depot,Office Max,And once you get back from the store. You will be trained on the software and then start the payroll.
    scampbell2003: No offense, but we don’t operate in that manner in the US! I can help you and would like to get started just as much as you would like to get things off the ground. I have a major issue buying items and beginning working on the simple trust that somebody I don’t know will pay me when I’m done. Does that make sense? I need to feel secure that I’m not wasting my time Denovan.
    bonsue001: Of course Stephen you are not wasting your time and also you are told there will be reimbursement for the materials
    bonsue001: So the form you filled in the email was the contract form and every other arrangement has been taken here and that was used to create a file with the company and it has already been done.
    bonsue001: And as long as you get started to the position you are to get paid for your service
    scampbell2003: Trust me I understand what you are saying, and that information makes sense. I just don’t feel secure. I need more information, or to talk to someone, or to see the process, or to sign a contract. I don’t feel comfortable working under these circumstances. Please understand that I am an educated man and there are a lot of people on Craigslist that are just looking to take your money and time and keep moving. Do you not see how I am concerned? Send me more information about you and your business and your address and allow me 15 minutes to research if you’re not willing to have me sign a contract, and at that point I’ll let you know for sure if we have an agreement.
    BUZZ!!!
    scampbell2003: ?
    bonsue001: Of course Stephen you are not wasting your time and also you are told there will be reimbursement for the materials
    bonsue001: So the form you filled in the email was the contract form and every other arrangement has been taken here and that was used to create a file with the company and it has already been done.
    bonsue001: And as long as you get started to the position you are to get paid for your service
    scampbell2003: Perfect. That makes me feel comfortable.
    bonsue001: Yes.I am pretty sure when you get started to your position and get paid for your service.You would really love the job for what it is.
    BUZZ!!!
    scampbell2003: Please don’t ever buzz me again.
    bonsue001: Yes.I am pretty sure when you get started to your position and get paid for your service.You would really love the job for what it is.
    scampbell2003: Buzz me again and I will have to block you, that is annoying.
    bonsue001: Oh. I taught you were not getting the message
    scampbell2003: I get the messages Denovan.
    bonsue001: Sorry for that.I taught you didn’t get it because i am having slow connection today.So was checking.Sorry
    scampbell2003: It’s okay.
    bonsue001: Sorry for that once again .
    scampbell2003: I will get the software and check papers.
    scampbell2003: So what’s your company’s address?
    bonsue001: Company Name: Metalagrotrade Ltd
    bonsue001: Company address: Nauky Prospect 9 ,Kiev, Kiev ,Ukraine 03028 .
    bonsue001: What is the time there?
    scampbell2003: 9:33am
    bonsue001: And when are you going to the the materails? What time.So i can know when to expect you online and you can be trained.
    scampbell2003: I have my driver going to pick up the materials right now.
    bonsue001: Oh ok.So he should be back in some couple of minutes i guess ?
    scampbell2003: Office Depot doesn’t have the software, he’s talking to me now.
    bonsue001: He should check at staples
    scampbell2003: Why would Staples have it? They are competitors and carry the same software…
    bonsue001: He will get that at Office Max or Staples.
    bonsue001: Office Depot don’t carry all the software sometimes.And that is why i said earlier in the email. You can Pick that up at Office Max , and if your town is a small town ,You can also check at Staples. Because depend on how the store is stocked.
    bonsue001 is typing…Bookmark

  36. Ashley says:

    I didn’t get scammed into the VersaCheck because I told Michelle V Maness that I was not in a position to purchase supplies and she offered another position for me – posting ads to Craigslist that paid $300/week and that i would get my check via overnight on Sat (today). I have received check and started some more research and questioned Michelle Maness about the check – She said the secretary made a mistake on the amount and I needed to cash the check and let he know when I had the cash and she would give me the address to send the extra money. I told her that I was going to destroy the check – here is the conversation
    BUZZ!!!
    Michelle v maness: Hi
    tarheelgonenorth: Good morning
    Michelle v maness: How are you doing, your got your payment today ok?
    tarheelgonenorth: Do good so far, nothing yet
    Michelle v maness: Ok, did you need the tracking numbers to trace the package ?
    BUZZ!!!
    tarheelgonenorth: If you have them I’ll take them and track the package. Is this payment for this week or next week. Do you know about assignments for next week
    Michelle v maness: You have a assignment to do today before you receie your payment
    Michelle v maness: Here is the tracking # for the package…. 1ZVY22554491564948
    tarheelgonenorth: What is the assignment? I have not received anything about an assignment.
    Michelle v maness: Yes i know, did you got the tracking numbers i sent to you now ?
    tarheelgonenorth: yes this is what you sent – 1ZVY22554491564948
    Michelle v maness: the secretary made a mistake of sending more than the asking price for your posting
    Michelle v maness: You have to cash the check and deduct your money for the posting and send the rest back to our client
    Michelle v maness: I’m i understood?
    tarheelgonenorth: yes
    Michelle v maness: Ok, i will let you know once the package deliver to you
    Michelle v maness: also free free to track it online at http://www.ups.com
    tarheelgonenorth: I didtrack andit is in transit
    Michelle v maness: Yes, and it’s OUT FOR DELIVERY
    BUZZ!!!
    Michelle v maness: Are you there Ashley ?
    BUZZ!!!
    tarheelgonenorth: yes im here
    Michelle v maness: Did you got the pay check ?
    tarheelgonenorth: no
    Michelle v maness: Ok, am here also waiting to hear from Ups about the delivery
    tarheelgonenorth: ok
    BUZZ!!!
    BUZZ!!!
    tarheelgonenorth: I have received the payment from ups
    Michelle v maness: Good
    Michelle v maness: All you need to do now, is to go ahead and widraw the cash the deduct your money for the posting and come back home for where to send the rest to
    Michelle v maness: the total amount on the pay check is $1,450.55 right ?
    tarheelgonenorth: this check looks a little shady especially for the amount. i will not beabletoget to the bank until next week.
    tarheelgonenorth: yes
    Michelle v maness: Why next week ?
    tarheelgonenorth: that is the way my schedule is – sorry $300 a week is not a way of life for me to sit on the computer all day and it sure as hell does not pay the bills. i have a full time job to look for that will provide for my family
    Michelle v maness: Ok, hope you will complete the assignment on Monday ?
    tarheelgonenorth: banks are closed on monday – its a holiday
    Michelle v maness: Yes, same here
    tarheelgonenorth: why is the check from Guadalupe blanco river authority and have ‘instant cash’ in the memo area
    Michelle v maness: Yes, the meaning of the memo, so that you can cash it instant
    tarheelgonenorth: why is the check from Guadalupe blanco river authority
    Michelle v maness: that’s where i work
    tarheelgonenorth: in texas?
    Michelle v maness: Yes, we do have brach there also
    tarheelgonenorth: why was the mistake made in such a large amount
    Michelle v maness: Stop asking me all that questions again, i already explain everything to you ealier
    tarheelgonenorth: its a little shady to me and I want to know – if you don’t want to tell me then I will destroy the check as I continue with my research online and calling various corporations to get information
    tarheelgonenorth: I’m not going to be cashing a check for money and it be return and damage my bank account for money that i do not have
    Michelle v maness: I’m very busy here, you can call who ever you want to call, if you are not ready to receive your payment, i will send you address to return the check
    tarheelgonenorth: If I have to pay more than the regular postage to send check back to whomever, then I will be destroying the check
    tarheelgonenorth: that is not the proper way to run a company if you do not want to answer the questions that employees ask
    Michelle v maness: I gave you 3 mins to ask the questions you need to ask
    tarheelgonenorth: that was before a check arrived in an exceptional amount of what i was supposed to be paid
    Michelle v maness: Yes i told you the secretary made a mistake of sending more than the asking price for your posting
    tarheelgonenorth: i’d get rid of that secretary if she is making those kind of mistakes
    tarheelgonenorth: there is nothing on the website http://www.gbra.org about a branch or location in ohio
    Michelle v maness: What the hell are you sending to me Ashley ?
    tarheelgonenorth: the guadalupe blance river authority website to which the check is wrote on – my research
    tarheelgonenorth: its more like what the hell kind of check are you sending me
    Michelle v maness: I think you wana run away with our money, lol, i will make sure we track you down and go to jail
    Michelle v maness: brb

    The only information that I have given them is my name and address and I have saved a copy of all the conversations that were held via Yahoo IM

  37. Shawna Nation says:

    I was concerned about an email that I recieved about an online assistant so i began to do some research on the CEO and the company and seen these blogs about a SCAM. I am so glad that I decided to do the research. I recieved that same email as Dave Carmen sent by so called CEO Dave Scott from KAC Builders Merchants.

  38. Shawna Nation says:

    As the email came from [email protected]

  39. Nelly says:

    the same thing happened to me.

    thanks to this i caught it he asked me to post up jobs for him on craiglist and that he would give payment, but I came back with some sly remarks:)

    dont take a job from MICHAEL Mccoy.

  40. heather says:

    This is the email i received after i responded to a craigslist ad for a payroll clerk…
    Im not sure what his name is but i had a gut feeling it was a scam and looked it up then i was directed to this sight…always follow ur instinct

    Hello,

    We are private firm company name Harpoon Work and Wears which am looking to hire a motivated Payroll Clerk Workers and to support the Managing of my company’s firm. This individual will be responsible for assisting the Manager with the day to day operations of the department in working 4 hrs everyday in his/her own convenient time. Experience is not necessary to be successful within this position as we are willing to train the right candidate who is Honest, Trustworthy,Reliable and able to work hard who will handle the printing of my Co-Workers Payroll-Check and Dispatching them on payroll list of the company co-workers and which will be done under the authorization of the company in which we will be made for you to dispatch the Payroll-Checks to our client various destinations through Courier services like Ups/Fed-Ex and we will take care of the shipping and hand ling’s of the payrolls you are dropping off.

    Your task are:

    Printing and Dispatching , so we will like to know if you will be trustworthy enough to entrust you and my clients vital information , please we want you to be sure that we will be paying you $250 weekly. salary for a start, if you performed very well, we will increase your salary to $350 as your performances impress the company after a couple of week you get started so, please get back to me today to know your interest in the job.

    You will need the below materials for the payrolls printing.So if you are ready, here are the list of materials you will need to start the job.

    Materials Needed for Job

    1)… A good computer system with fast Internet connection.
    2)… Colored Printer
    3)… 2010 Versa Gold Check Software
    4)… Versa Check Business Paper (Form #3000) Blue Prestige
    5)…Glue or tape with Blank Papers

    This materials stated above are less sold in any local store in your city which are: Office depot,Office Max or Wal-Mart store or Sam’s club and also you will be reimbursed for the money spent on the materials when the same week you get started working for the company and also like you so scan us the receipts of whatever you buy so we can know how much is totally to be refurbished…

    So i will want you fill the below employment form to get started:

    1) Full Name: ………………..
    2) Contact Address ………………..
    3) CITY: ………………..
    4) State: ………………..
    5) Zip code: ………………..
    6) Age: ………………..
    7) Sex: ………………..
    8) Current Job: ………………..
    9) Marital Status ………………..
    10) Cell and Home Number # ………………..

    PAYMENT TERMS

    1)…How will you like to get paid?( is it Weekly or Monthly)

    Weekly : $250
    Monthly : $1100

    2) What Form 😕 ( is it Western Union or Money Gram)
    3.) Can we trust you with our co-workers payroll list
    4) 4)What are your background records?

    Regards,

    I await your response soon..
    Staffing and Recruiting Dept
    Copyright © Harpoon Work and Wears Inc…
    All rights reserved.

  41. Jodi Fitzmaurice says:

    So, after spending the last 3hrs reading and re-reading everyones posts on here I believe this is exactly what just happened and is happening to me now. I was selling a TV stand on Craigslist and was contacted via email asking if the item was still 4-sale when I replied yes they asked for my address so a money order could be mailed. When I recieved it I was suppose to contact them for pickup. After I got the check and verified it with the bank it was fake, and it was 3500.00 for a 300.00 TV stand I was selling and yet of course they wanted me to send the funds back because they over paid me, on accident, ok right who really over pays someone 3200.00 and not just stop payment if it was a real error. I knew it was a scam, then the same lady Flora sends me and email after I refused to send her funds back, telling me that she was sorry for the misunderstanding, and that she would like me to keep some of the funds for my time. I told her what I did with the check and that there was actually a stop payment put on the check after it was issued. She blamed it on her client and said would I like a job, out of no where, so I played along and after about this job, and it is the exact same thing everyone is reporting, the paper, the software the Versa Check, I told her I had no money sorry I can’t do that. She then proceeded to ask me to do postings for her and she would pay me 250-300 bi-weekly for 1-2hrs a week posting ads on craigslist.com for her. Company’s name is “Harpoon Work and Wears Inc” but of course after looking it up I find nothing. I have her on chat as well. She is telling me she is in KY but I never find her online except weird hrs of the night and early morning. I think these people need to be be taking down and I think Craigslist needs to get better at who and what they allow posted on their website.

  42. beth says:

    I just got the same type of email and was excited about the job opportunity since I haven’t been getting much feedback from anywhere. The last email I got was from Steve Stauch (probably a fake name) saying I need to buy a Versa Gold 2010 for 79.99 at Staples….etc, and he said he would reimburse me. I told my husband about this and he looked it up on Scam Radar. He found out that this is a huge scam. Thank God he found this. BEWARE

  43. WATCH FOR YOUR BANKS TO DOING THE SAME WAY TO YOU LATER AND THE PHONE COMPANYS IN YOUR ARES TO AND MANY OTHER AREDOING THAT TO MANY PEOPLE NOW , TRYING TO GET MONEY FROM YOU , THIS VERSA GOLD IS ONE OF THE BAD SPOT TO DO THIS TO YOU , KEEP EYES OPEN FOR MANY MORE PLACE AND PEOPLE DOING THIS . THANK YOU .

  44. donald says:

    these assholes.
    i caught them in a mistake and they know it they had nothing to say and signed out of yahoo.
    check out this chat log…

    the last few lines, by the way they said thier names is a females and had a females picture on the yahoo chat. then screwed up. read this

    MyNameRemoved: im here
    belinda Smiley: yes i can see that
    belinda Smiley: how are you doing?
    MyNameRemoved: is this for a real job? or one of those work from home jobs
    belinda Smiley: well i get many people saying that
    belinda Smiley: but this is real and is also a home job
    MyNameRemoved: tell me details, im not a newbie to computers i have worked online for 12+ years doing web design and promo so i know a scam when i see one so tell me details
    belinda Smiley: okay good
    belinda Smiley: if i may ask you age before telling the offer because the offer is two and for i to know which one you can handle
    MyNameRemoved: what?
    MyNameRemoved: im 32
    belinda Smiley: okay good
    belinda Smiley: the job based on printing and mailing out of checks to our clients all over the state through UPS to their drop boxes
    belinda Smiley: and this is $1650monthly
    belinda Smiley: so don’t know maybe you will be interested in this
    BUZZ!!!
    belinda Smiley: are you still there?
    MyNameRemoved: what do i have to do and when do i and how do i get paid?
    belinda Smiley: you can start anytime you are ready to get this
    belinda Smiley: because there are some materials you will be getting
    belinda Smiley: and for your paid, there are 3ways you can be paid…
    belinda Smiley: 1. through western union money transfer
    belinda Smiley: 2. through money gram
    MyNameRemoved: like what? is this real checks because i see allot of phony ads on craigslist with sending of fake checks and im not gonna be someones fall guy for fake checks
    belinda Smiley: 3. through money order
    belinda Smiley: ohh not at all
    belinda Smiley: this is not a fake checks
    belinda Smiley: you will be sending real checks and i will be giving you the names of our clients and the UPS LOGIN to work on it after you get every materials and everything install
    MyNameRemoved: what company?
    MyNameRemoved: is this for?
    belinda Smiley: HERE IS OUR WEBSITE
    belinda Smiley: http://WWW.QAPCO.COM
    belinda Smiley: did you get it?
    MyNameRemoved: i have several computers and can do this but i have no money to buy anything to get started so if you send me an advance to get the stuff then i can do it
    belinda Smiley: okay good
    belinda Smiley: this does not cost us anything to send you a advanced but there are many scams as you also know that
    belinda Smiley: because we have done that alot
    belinda Smiley: and people run away with the money, they don’t even talk to the extent they will even come online again
    belinda Smiley: there are some also we order the materials and after the get it they run away with it
    MyNameRemoved: well i have been scammed in the past and i dont do that.
    belinda Smiley: so if you can try to get this buy and get back to us with the receipt so all money will be reinburse back to you with your salary
    belinda Smiley: and i will be happy if you can get this offer
    MyNameRemoved: i used to build and sell many websites for thousands of dollars and im very trust worthy
    MyNameRemoved: i cannot
    MyNameRemoved: i have no money at all what so ever.
    MyNameRemoved: i was in a motorcycle wreck 3 months ago and have been out of work
    MyNameRemoved: i dont have a single $ to do anything, thats why im looking for work so badly
    belinda Smiley: okay that is not a problem i don’t you can get this offer then, or what did you think because that is the only way you can get this offer and am sure that after a month self you will become happy in working with me
    MyNameRemoved: what?
    belinda Smiley: i mean if you can get this done you will be happy that you get this offer from me
    belinda Smiley: and after some month also you can become your own boss and you will be employing people to work for you
    MyNameRemoved: if you can send me an advance so i can buy this stuff i can do it, if not then i cannot
    belinda Smiley: okay should i give you all the materials request and tell me the one you get
    belinda Smiley: ?
    MyNameRemoved: what country are you in
    belinda Smiley: am here in ca sacramento
    MyNameRemoved: do you know Mark White ?
    belinda Smiley: Mark White?
    belinda Smiley: i don’t think so
    MyNameRemoved: how about a William Jaine
    MyNameRemoved: Gary Whitmore
    MyNameRemoved: or Andrew
    Steven
    belinda Smiley: are they living here in sacramento?
    MyNameRemoved: well they supposidly work with you
    MyNameRemoved: Andrew
    Steven (Group Manager, Operations to Qatar Petrochemical Company
    (QAPCO) Ltd)
    MyNameRemoved: Andrew Steven (General Manager)
    Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO) Ltd
    P. O. Box 756, Doha, State of Qatar
    Tlx. 4361 QAPCO DH
    MyNameRemoved: i told you i Know my stuff when it comes to anythikng online
    MyNameRemoved: you have many grammer mistakes
    belinda Smiley: but have not come across those names?
    belinda Smiley: yes you do told me so
    MyNameRemoved: you are not in the usa, english is not your first lang.
    MyNameRemoved: and this is a scam
    MyNameRemoved: http://www.scamradar.com/reports/2146/versa-check-gold-2010.html
    belinda Smiley: well that is not a problem, if you know you don’t believe this, and as i am, am a man of God, and God fearing
    belinda Smiley: so i don’t think there is something i can say after that
    MyNameRemoved: your a man?
    MyNameRemoved: haha now i know your lieing
    MyNameRemoved: you have a female name and picture
    belinda Smiley: ohh i made a mistake
    MyNameRemoved: ooopppss you slipped up
    belinda Smiley: a woman of God
    MyNameRemoved: dont try to scam people
    MyNameRemoved: ha nice try
    MyNameRemoved: your done
    MyNameRemoved: goodbye
    MyNameRemoved: fucking scammers
    MyNameRemoved: if you are in the usa get the fuck out
    MyNameRemoved: this is my country and people like you are fucking it up
    MyNameRemoved: stupid dumb ass
    belinda Smiley has signed out. (10/30/2010 4:03 PM)

    Last message received on 10/30 at 4:02 PMBookmark

  45. Tammy says:

    I almost got suckered twice within 24 hrs by 2 different ppl requiring all this information and being very pushy about it!! Thanks to you of you out there that have this info posted!!! I am desperate to find a job and these positions sounded great until I started researching!!! I have spoken to someone with the name Ben and is 45 yrs old with an email address of Walex Lawalson” <[email protected] and "Mellisa White" <[email protected]. So beware!!!

  46. DM says:

    They responded to my resume on Craigslist – they are identifying themselves as Arnold N. Honkamp from Honkamp Krueger & Co. but it is coming from [email protected] and they texted me through some free texting service rather than an actual number. Obvious scam, was suspicious from the beginning, I hope no one out there is actually falling for this. I know that in tough times when you are looking for work you’re willing to believe almost anything just to make money, it’s a shame there are people out there in the world doing this to people.

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    Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 10:35:38 -0700 (PDT)
    From: Haining Bigred
    Subject: Re: Part Time Position
    To: #####

    Hello,

    Thanks for getting back tome regarding the job position,. As per the job you can work during the day or at night any one you like Ok,and this is a straight forward part time employment opportunity and does not require an special skills.

    You will be working solely as my personal assistance only.and you can only do this job from Home only,and you can only do this job from Home only But before you can started you will need to get some materials that you will making use of Monday to Friday only,

    All you will be doing for me is Printing Checks from Home and you will dispatch them to our clients via any UPS or FEDEX outlet near you. the company will provide a UPS or FEDEX Account and they will provide you the BANK INFORMATION which will be on check…..***you will be printing 500 checks weekly and get $400 Weekly through Western Union in CASH.., that I will tutor you how to make to a daily list of my client and dispatch it via postage (UPS, FEDEX which i would pay for online and all you need to do is to attach the label). The list will be sent to you via email daily

    That’s all you will doing for us…. But before you can started you will need to get some materials that you will making use of, we normally use to send those who wants to work for us money to buy this materials before but some people collects our money and never come back So that’s why we made this decision
    that anyone who is interested would need to buy this items him/her self Materials need:

    * You will need to have constant Internet access to work on this Job**

    • A good computer system with fast internet connection.
    • A Colored Printer
    • Versa Check Gold 2010 version (Check printing software)
    • Versa Check Bussiness Paper (Refills Form 3001)
    • Black Ink

    You can get them at any Office Depot,Office max,staples,Samclub or Wal-Mart store around you.if you can get the supplies today and you can start today as well .

    Education level: Non (But must be a good computer user)
    Salary: $1600 monthly or $400 weekly
    Payment by Western Union cash Or US Money Order

    Please note that everything purchased while working on your Job during the course of the month will be reimburse to you along with your monthly payment.
    You can also email me at ([email protected])

    Regards,
    Arnold N. Honkamp
    CPA Co-Managing Partner

    Honkamp Krueger & Co.,
    2345 JFK Road
    • P.O. Box 699 •
    Dubuque, IA 52004

  47. Bi says:

    So, after spending the last hr reading and re-reading everyone’s posts on here I believe this is exactly what just happened and is happening to me now. I was looking for a job on indeed jobs.com and saw a post for Assistant Payroll. Saying you are required to purchase
    1.A personal computer
    2.A all in one printer
    3.Versacheck software Gold 2010
    4.You will buy VersaInk Nano 4X Life MICR Ink – 34MX Black
    5.You will buy Business-size checks 250 pcs

    I DID NOT QUITE BELIEVE THE AD SO I PROLONG THIS TRYING TO GET AS MUCH IN AS POSSIBLE>

    I sent a email———(1)

    Hi Mr Kelvin,

    I am interesting in the Payroll position if you can tell me some more info about it.

    Please email me at your earliest convenience.

    Thanks in advance,

    THEN HE REPLY———-
    Kelvin Rutty
    to me

    show details Nov 5 (4 days ago)

    Hello,thanks for getting back to me as regards the payroll job.Its is still available. First,i want to know if you are trustworthy and hardworking.I want you to go ahead and get the supplies needed to get started and you would be reimbursed.Do get back to me soon so we can proceed further.

    Regards
    Kelvin
    ______________________________________________________________

    to Kelvin

    show details Nov 5 (4 days ago)

    Hi Kelvin,
    thanks for getting back to me so fast. I am very exciting about this and hope we can work together.
    Yes I am trustworthy and definitely hardworking.
    I am very good with the computer and internet also I have lots of administrative skills.
    Can you please tell me a little more about your company? Like the name and where you are at?

    Thanks,
    _______________________________________________________________

    Kelvin Rutty
    to me

    show details Nov 5 (4 days ago)

    Thats really good to hear you are trusted and effective.The name of my payroll business is called M.S Payroll Service Inc.As i said earlier in my post that you will handle the printing of checks with the data information of people on payroll list of each company I work for and I will provide you with the UPS or Fedex account which will be made for you to dispatch the checks to various destinations and I will take care of other accounting and tax issues, you are only to process, printand dispatch.Also i would be entrusting me and my clients company’s vital information and signatory with you. So do go ahead and get the supplies so we can get started as soon as possible.Hope to read from you soonest

    Regards
    Kelvin
    ______________________________________________________________

    to Kelvin

    show details 8:21 PM (14 hours ago)

    Hi Kelvin,
    sorry for the delay but I was down with the flu but am back now. Hopefully we can get started. I am not able to find the the ad, because the supplies you listed are on the ad, however if you can get me the items names I can go ahead with the purchasing of them.

    Thanks,
    _______________________________________________________________

    Kelvin Rutty
    to me

    show details 4:04 AM (6 hours ago)

    I am sorry to hear that. Here are the list of supplies to get:

    A personal computer
    A all in one printer
    Versacheck software Gold 2010
    You will buy VersaInk Nano 4X Life MICR Ink – 34MX Black
    You will buy Business-size checks 250 pcs

    Get back to me after purchasing them so we can get started immediately.Hope to read from you

    Regards
    Kelvin

    ______________________________________________________________

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  49. Luna says:

    Kelvin Rutty is a scam artist. He will have you print & distribute checks that are fake. This is a felony.

  50. Teague says:

    PLEASE…EVERYONE….REPORT HIM TO ANY JOB LISTING COMPANIES HE OR
    ( SO CALLED FRIENDS) USE…….

    THE LOWEST OF LOW IS TO SAY YOUR WIFE JUST DIED…….THAT IS JUST

    TWISTED AND SICK……BUT ONLY A SCAM PERSON WOULD GO SO LOW.

    THERE ARE SOME COMPANIES THAT ARE TRUE…IT’S HARD TO SAY WHO….
    iF YOU THINK IT IS….YOU ARE RIGHT IT IS A SCAM.

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