[Job-Discussions] Received a weird email regarding a job I applied to, and want to know if this is a scam?

[Andrew Harmon]

Is there a link to the indeed page or a description of the company? It's 
a little odd thinking further on the text offered that a basic CSR would 
be expected to handle company credit cards as part of the job.


Sincerely


Andrew Harmon

On 8/31/2022 4:47 PM, Robert Sollars via Job-Discussions wrote:
> I fully agree with you Dave. The only reason they'd have for checking the
> credit score is because of the credit cards.
> Then it's perfectly acceptable for them to check it. But I was on the same
> page, the wording in the reply just doesn't seem to fit a remote CSR
> position.
> Robert
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Job-Discussions <job-discussions-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Andrews, David B (DEED) via Job-Discussions
> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 1:43 PM
> To: Job Discussions internet Mailing List <job-discussions at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Andrews, David B (DEED) <david.b.andrews at state.mn.us>
> Subject: Re: [Job-Discussions] Received a weird email regarding a job I
> applied to, and want to know if this is a scam?
>
> This is just my opinion ... but I would say two things, first, I have read
> that some companies do check credit scores, so by itself it isn't
> necessarily a deal breaker. However, they seem pretty focused on getting the
> score etc., so it is suspicious at best, and a scam most likely.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Job-Discussions <job-discussions-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Preston Gaylor via Job-Discussions
> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 3:25 PM
> To: Job Discussions internet Mailing List <job-discussions at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Preston Gaylor <prestongaylor21 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Job-Discussions] Received a weird email regarding a job I applied
> to, and want to know if this is a scam?
>
> This message may be from an external email source.
> Do not select links or open attachments unless verified. Report all
> suspicious emails to Minnesota IT Services Security Operations Center.
>
> ________________________________
>
> Hi Everyone:
> I hope you are well.
> I just received an email from one of the jobs I applied to on Linkedin, but
> I have a feeling that the next step of what they want me to do may be a
> scam.
> I have pasted the info below, and want to get your thoughts about it.
> I thank you very much for your assistance, and hope you enjoy the rest of
> your day!
> BTW, this is for a remote CSR opprotunity that was posted.
> Sincerely yours,
> Preston
>
> Dear Applicant,
>
>
>
> Thanks for your reply. Your next step in this hiring process is to complete
> our new employee questionnaire.
>
> Job requirements:
>
> Outstanding written/oral communication skills to perform duties including
> responding to phones and taking messages, the preparation of mailings, the
> order and maintenance of supply amounts, easy copying, typical filing and
> emailing, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
>
> Please note that our company requires all potential employees to have a
> credit score on file for your interview. We ask for this because you will
> have access to company credit cards for business expenses. We request that
> each potential employee complete this as this ensures us that our future
> employee is credible, trustworthy and can be an asset of the company.
>
> Please also note that because of the new economy we take into consideration
> that there may be some blemishes on a large portion of applicant scores.
> Rest assured that your credit scores itself aren't significant, but our
> company still requires the report.
>
> Please complete and print your credit score by clicking : Apply here
>
> You will need to bring a copy with you to your interview. This credit score
> costs you only one dollar and is entirely secure from the most trusted
> credit score website online.
>
> Please complete this first step ASAP as we only have 48 hours to set up
> interviews. When you have completed the credit score, reply to this email,
> and we will set a time for an interview.
>
> I look forward to meeting you.
>
>
>
>   Thank you
>
> Hiring Manager
>
> Brittany Gloveresa (Hiring Manager at Pyramid IT Consulting Pvt. Ltd.)
>
> _______________________________________________
> Job-Discussions mailing list
> Job-Discussions at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/job-discussions_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Job-Discussions:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/job-discussions_nfbnet.org/robertsollars2%
> 40gmail.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Job-Discussions mailing list
> Job-Discussions at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/job-discussions_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Job-Discussions:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/job-discussions_nfbnet.org/ajharmon26%40gmail.com