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

Thu Sep 1 05:02:48 UTC 2022

It smells. They will want access to your credit card account to get the $1. And they want it fast. Nobody asks for your credit score up front. They are mining you for information. 
Dick Davis 

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> On Aug 31, 2022, at 5:46 PM, Preston Gaylor via Job-Discussions <job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> That’s what I thought. Yep it’s in the question category and I think I know the answer don’t do it or and don’t move forward.
> Thanks all
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>> On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 5:53 PM Brent Harding via Job-Discussions <job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I would probably air on the side of caution and consider this one in the questionable category. It isn’t necessarily that $1 is too much to pay for a credit report, even though most employers I’ve heard of don’t ask you to pay for anything. The issue would be whether one is paying the credit reporting service, or a questionable place who is just out to collect info to do harm and to get a little money doing so.
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>> From: Job-Discussions <job-discussions-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Sollars via Job-Discussions
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 4:30 PM
>> To: 'Job Discussions internet Mailing List' <job-discussions at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Robert Sollars <robertsollars2 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Job-Discussions] Received a weird email regarding a job I applied to, and want to know if this is a scam?
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>> Ya know Preston, it’s unusual for a company to only have a linkedin profile and not a facebook or twitter page…you’d think that linkedin would’ve thunkof thatby now…if indeed it is a scam andof course we’ve all agreed  that it certainly sounds likeone
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>> Robert
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>> From: Job-Discussions <job-discussions-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Preston Gaylor via Job-Discussions
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 2:27 PM
>> To: Job Discussions internet Mailing List <job-discussions at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Preston Gaylor <prestongaylor21 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Job-Discussions] Received a weird email regarding a job I applied to, and want to know if this is a scam?
>> 
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>> This is very good to know, thank you all very much and yes I thought it was a spam email, but I’m glad I’m not alone in this matter when I search the company online all I could see was a LinkedIn page not indeed or any other job source
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>> On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 5:16 PM Ms. Jamelle Word via Job-Discussions <job-discussions at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Hello,
>> What I'm going to share with you doesn't really relate to the question
>> you're asking. But I just want to share just because.
>> I was scheduled to complete a virtual interview today and decided that I
>> wasn't going to finish the virtual interview. This was with an insurance
>> company
>> 
>> -----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 4:43 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.
>>  (Fallon Rayn). I attended the virtual interview yesterday. They ask that
>> there potential employees become licensed in their state before they are
>> hired. But the person has to pay for the licensing.
>> The reason that I am sharing this is because I wanted to say that you are
>> not alone in receiving such offers and to be careful.
>> Thank you!
>> Dave
>> 
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>> 
>> -----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.)
>> 
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