Is this legit?

[alh1010]

I submitted my resume to a job offer on craigslist and got an email back stating that I would inteview via yahoo messenger today at 9AM. Interview went really well and I got offered the job. It's a CSR for an international cell phone comany. Paid training. The only thing I am concerned about it that I was told that I would be getting equipment ordered and that they would pay for it. Problem is, they are to send me a check when I receive that check I am to deposit it in my account and then go to their vendor and pay for the office equipment that is being held for me I know that there are alot of check cashing scams out there and I don't want to be the one to fall for that but on the other hand if it's legit and i missed my opportunity i don't want to miss out on it. HOw can i find out if this is a real deal or not? any help would be appreciated.

[wahmofone]

SCAM!!!!! I have been hearing alot of the yahoo and im 'interview' being scams. Anytime you have to 'deposit' money in your account and then go 'buy' something...RUN....the check they send you will be no good!! Glad you asked!!

[BobKononiuk]

I would be very hesitant here. If you did go forward with it, I would not buy anything until I knew that their check cleared and was legit. But be very aware.

[fong47]

Originally Posted by alh1010

I submitted my resume to a job offer on craigslist and got an email back stating that I would inteview via yahoo messenger today at 9AM. Interview went really well and I got offered the job. It's a CSR for an international cell phone comany. Paid training. The only thing I am concerned about it that I was told that I would be getting equipment ordered and that they would pay for it. Problem is, they are to send me a check when I receive that check I am to deposit it in my account and then go to their vendor and pay for the office equipment that is being held for me I know that there are alot of check cashing scams out there and I don't want to be the one to fall for that but on the other hand if it's legit and i missed my opportunity i don't want to miss out on it. HOw can i find out if this is a real deal or not? any help would be appreciated.

With our current economy, lots of things going on and if it sounds too good to be true, it must be. Just be careful...

[AlliesMommy]

Yep, another sneaky version of the payment processor scam. They give you a fake check to cash, then get your money. It bounces a day or two later, and you lose your money AND have to pay a fee for the bounce. Sick, really, that people could be so selfish.

[LorettaA]

Yikes, definitely a scam. In the future you may want to research the company before responding to ads. Be very careful if the company does not provide their name, address, and contact information.

[Only1Golda]

Definitely a scam. My partner received one of those checks and it was fake.

Golda

[alh1010]

thanks ladies. i am hesitant. red flag alert when he told me that he was sending me a check. would my bank be able to tell me right away if the check is legit or not? i guess i will ask them.

[BobKononiuk]

If you have them look into it they may be able to determine it pretty quick. But is still may take a few days.

Please be careful...too many red flags here.


Bob Kononiuk