This is my actual yahoo messenger "interview" with "Howard, Joanne".
VITA (3/7/2014 9:13:13 AM): Hello
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:11:29 AM): Good Morning!
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:11:36 AM): How are you doing today ?
VITA (3/7/2014 9:13:58 AM): I am very well, thank you. How are you?
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:14:16 AM): Am Good and thanks for asking
VITA (3/7/2014 9:14:29 AM): You're welcome
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:14:33 AM): Please provide me with your verification code to enable us proceed further...
VITA (3/7/2014 9:14:41 AM): Certainly, one moment please.
VITA (3/7/2014 9:15:26 AM): HFX2199560-9
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:13:35 AM): Welcome to AMETEK Inc.
Before i proceed with the interview,i will like to inform you that this is a work from home job for the post of Data Entry Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper, which of the listed position are you applying for ? in your locaton.
VITA (3/7/2014 9:16:16 AM): I would be most interested in the Administrative Assistant position.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:16:30 AM): My Name is Mrs Howard Joanne/52YEARS OLD,H.R Manager AMETEK Inc.
I am here to brief and interview you more about the opening positions, Please introduce yourself indicating your Name, Cell, Age & Location.
VITA (3/7/2014 9:17:06 AM): Laura Helvey, no cell, age is 34, and location is Missouri.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:17:17 AM): Are you seeking Full Time/Part Time position ?
VITA (3/7/2014 9:17:39 AM): Full time. But I will be happy to take part time if that is all that is currently available.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:18:33 AM): Have you been interviewed online before ?
VITA (3/7/2014 9:18:43 AM): No, Ma'am, I have not.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:20:17 AM): The procedure is very simple. Just follow the briefing and you can ask questions when i am through. Let me know when you have finished reading and understanding every line by responding with an Okay.
VITA (3/7/2014 9:20:38 AM): Okay
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:19:03 AM): If successful for the position, you will undergo two weeks paid training from your training supervisor. He/She will train you on how to work with our software packages accurately and other Data entry/Admin Assistant works you will need to get done. Your training is going to be done online through your PC and PHONE. You will Earn $20/hr during training and $25/hr after training period. You will receive your pay via Direct deposit/Paycheck weekly. Will our payrate be an issue ?
VITA (3/7/2014 9:21:57 AM): Okay and not an issue.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:22:10 AM): The Name of the company is AMETEK Inc (NYSE: AME). we are located in (1100 Cassatt Road Berwyn, PA 19312 UNITED STATES).
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:20:07 AM): AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of $3.6 billion. AMETEK has nearly 14,000 colleagues at over 120 manufacturing locations around the world. Supporting those operations are more than 80 sales and service locations across the United States and in more than 30 other countries around the world.
Benefits: Health, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, Employee Wellness and 401k plans. Paid Time Off and Holidays with Generous Company Discounts.
VITA (3/7/2014 9:22:27 AM): Okay
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:23:51 AM): To know more about the company please visit http://www.ametek.com ,(NYSE: AME) and our TAX ID/EIN:14-1682544. You have 5 minutes to go through it and confirm our genuineness due to vague online jobs available today.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:26:07 AM): Once done do let me know so we can proceed further...
VITA (3/7/2014 9:31:30 AM): Okay
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:31:49 AM): Had to do all this just to avoid the mishap of the present online scams and protect the company name. So can we proceed ?
VITA (3/7/2014 9:31:58 AM): Okay
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:30:01 AM): Your Duties will include:
Order sorting
Account Reconciliation
Shipment Notification
Taking down orders from clients via phone,internet and fax..
Preparation of Balance sheets
Invoicing recording and proper data analysis of sales records
Can you handle the Job duties if you are being trained towards it ?
VITA (3/7/2014 9:32:21 AM): Yes
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:30:26 AM): NOTE: The company is looking for a 16 man team.The most efficient workers from this 16 man team will be promoted to the companys branch office nearest to you, earn $85,000 per annum and entitled to several bonuses at the end of the year,this will be for 4 efficient workers from the 16 man team.
VITA (3/7/2014 9:33:25 AM): Okay
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:33:52 AM): I need you to answer some questions now, shall we proceed ??
VITA (3/7/2014 9:34:36 AM): Okay
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:33:11 AM): This Interview is a very simple process,i will send you the entire questions now through IM and you are to send in your answers within a limited time of 30 mins..Remember you have a limited time of 30 mins to answer all questions..
VITA (3/7/2014 9:35:39 AM): Okay
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:36:22 AM): Here are the Interview questions,Your answers should start coming in one after the other as soon as possible:
VITA (3/7/2014 9:36:31 AM): Okay
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:34:24 AM): *Do you have a job presently?If yes, what position do you occupy with the company?
*Why do you want to work for AMETEK ?
*Do you have a printer,scanner, photocopier and Fax machine ?
*Do you have an idea of how to use ms excel? and what is your typing speed?
*What do you understand by privacy and code of conduct?
*What do you understand by Disbursement and Reimbursements Of Funds?
* List your key accomplishments.
* When a problem arises, do you pause and think of a solution, or do you act immediately with what seems right?
* Are you someone who will stay until the job is done, or do you typically leave when you shift is through?
* What does "Success" mean to you?
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:36:40 AM): *Have you ever been convicted ?If Yes, Explain...
* Why should we choose you over other applicants?
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:36:51 AM): Your answers should start coming in one after the other NOW
VITA (3/7/2014 9:40:55 AM): I want to work for the company because I feel that I have a lot to offer in terms of organizational imput, work load, and I enjoy a challenge. Yes, I have all computer peripherals. Yes, I understand excel and my typing speed is 174 wpm. Privacy and code of conduct means all information is private and that a business / personnel should conduct business in a professional manner at all times. Disbursement is the distribution of money. Reimbursement means repaying money thatr has been spent. Key accomplishments are Master's In Business Administration, Leadership award in Phi Theta Kappa as well as in Betta Gamma Sigma. When a problem arises I study all possible solutions first. If the problem is time sensitive, then I do what is morally and ethically right.
VITA (3/7/2014 9:42:02 AM): I finish everything I start. Success means finishing a task and completing a goal. Never been convicted. I do not personally know the other applicants, however I am certain that anything they can do, I can do better.
VITA (3/7/2014 9:42:05 AM): finished.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:42:35 AM): *Do you have a job presently?If yes, what position do you occupy with the company?
VITA (3/7/2014 9:43:14 AM): No, I am currently unemployed.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:43:37 AM): Why did you leave your previous/current job ?and what position did you occupy ??
VITA (3/7/2014 9:44:10 AM): I left my previous employment because I wanted to change career paths. I was the CEO of my company.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:45:10 AM): You have done tremendously well and You seem like a perfect fit for this position.
VITA (3/7/2014 9:45:16 AM): Thank you.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:45:19 AM): Is There anything about the job that is not clear with you ?
VITA (3/7/2014 9:45:36 AM): No, I understand the job duties as they have been explained.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:46:02 AM): We have come to the end of this Interview session.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:44:02 AM): I will like to thank you for attending,I need to forward our conversation to the Head Dept to enable them see if you are committed and good for this job.
I will be back in approximately 15 mins with the Company's decision on your Job application.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 9:46:13 AM): PLEASE HOLD online
VITA (3/7/2014 9:46:30 AM): Okay
VITA (3/7/2014 10:06:34 AM): It has been 20 minutes. Are you still available?
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:07:15 AM): Yes Please... Don't know why it's taking this long
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:07:41 AM): But it's not easy trying to select the best out of the best
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:07:51 AM): Please be patient for a few...
VITA (3/7/2014 10:11:41 AM): Teh Head department is just reading my interview answers, correct?
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:13:01 AM): Yes and reviewing your crosschecking some info
VITA (3/7/2014 10:13:19 AM): May I ask, crosschecking what information?
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:13:44 AM): The info you provided and security check
VITA (3/7/2014 10:14:12 AM): The only information that will be available online will be an old work address, an old home address, an old phone number, and many emails. lol If there is anything I can answer directly, it will save time, you can ask.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:15:13 AM): No Worries... We can handle that
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:15:19 AM): THANKS
Last message received on 3/7/2014 at 10:15 AM
VITA (3/7/2014 10:19:56 AM): In the meantime, you can check my facebook profile here: www.facebook.com/vita63640 . The first post on there may be interesting to you as there is a link to my blog. I called Ametek Corporate first thing this morning, before our interview. You really should not prey on people who truly need employment. Also, your IP's have been logged. It did take over 30 minutes, so thank you for staying online with me. Ametek, and 23 news stations have been alerted. Ametek also wanted me to tell you that they have forwarded this situation to their legal department as well as the FBI for further investigation. Perhaps you should check IQ's before you try to scam?
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:21:07 AM): lol
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:21:24 AM): NICE TRY
VITA (3/7/2014 10:21:44 AM): Nice try? lol
VITA (3/7/2014 10:22:44 AM): It has also been tweeted, and it is on over 5,000 blog sites now. I think that is a pretty good try in under 30minutes Go to google, just type "Ametek fraud" it is listed as number 2.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:23:08 AM): HAHAHA
howardjoanne25 is typing...
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:23:16 AM): Very Funny...
VITA (3/7/2014 10:23:38 AM): Thank you lol
VITA (3/7/2014 10:23:47 AM): So.. did i get the job?
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:24:28 AM): Yes....... You can join our advert team
VITA (3/7/2014 10:25:47 AM): lol.. well, i am great at advertising, obviously
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:26:03 AM): Sorry dint work
VITA (3/7/2014 10:26:13 AM): what didn't work?
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:26:21 AM): Keep trying maybe we can consider you in the next 10yrs
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:26:33 AM): Maybe even recruit your family member
VITA (3/7/2014 10:26:39 AM): you were trying to scam me. You were going to come back, say I had the job, then forward me a W-4 to fill out.
VITA (3/7/2014 10:27:23 AM): oh the job didn;t work out lol I understand. No, all of my family members are smarter than you, like me And with my continued efforts, you will not be able to scam too many more.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:27:24 AM): Nope
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:27:37 AM): Something more sophisticated than that
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:27:39 AM): GEEKY
VITA (3/7/2014 10:28:00 AM): Yeah, we are a little geeky.
VITA (3/7/2014 10:28:06 AM): Hey, it helps being a geek
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:28:17 AM):
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:28:30 AM): Busy, have work to do...
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:28:58 AM): I can employ you when ready to work and get payed
VITA (3/7/2014 10:29:06 AM): me too. I have over 100,000 news stattions to form write and many more blogs. Good luck on your sophisticated endeavors.
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:29:47 AM): Yet with a negative acc
VITA (3/7/2014 10:29:59 AM): online is free lol
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:30:00 AM): SO BROKE
VITA (3/7/2014 10:30:33 AM): yeah, broke sucks to be me. At least I have my ethics, morals, and I can sleep tonight, knowing I didn't screw people out of something. And that feels good :)
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:30:55 AM): How about i help with some cash via WU/MG
VITA (3/7/2014 10:31:14 AM): What is WU/MG?
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:31:27 AM): Western Union
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:31:33 AM): Money Gram
VITA (3/7/2014 10:31:51 AM): lol.. no, but thank you anyway
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:32:22 AM): Okay! So enjoy the rest of your day
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:32:31 AM): Don't look for trouble
VITA (3/7/2014 10:32:59 AM): If you want to help me, I can create a PO box, in a different state, give you the address to the PO box and then you can send me a certified money order for any amount you want to send. I will have a "friend" pick it up and deliver it to a person I know, then meet them and pick it up to cash it. lol
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:33:27 AM): HAHAHA
VITA (3/7/2014 10:33:40 AM): I'm not looking, it seems bad people and trouble usually try to screw me over. And hey, no hard feelings. I just had to make an important decision and do what I felt was right
VITA (3/7/2014 10:33:42 AM): lol
howardjoanne25 is typing...
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:34:04 AM): No Worries...Play Safe
VITA (3/7/2014 10:34:09 AM): you too
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:34:30 AM): When do we get to gist again ?
VITA (3/7/2014 10:34:47 AM): I will talk to you anytime you want to
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:35:04 AM): Sure ?That would be nice
howardjoanne25 is typing...
howardjoanne25 (3/7/2014 10:35:10 AM): Yours Truly
VITA (3/7/2014 10:35:14 AM): take care
Friday, March 7, 2014
AMETEK LLC FRAUD EMAIL INTERVIEW ALERT
Here is a copy of the fraudulent email that "Ametek LLC" sent. Note this is NOT the real Ametek company:
Dear Applicant,
We apologize for the delay in response as in regards to
your resume that was forwarded to our Hiring Dept and wanted to talk
with you about the opportunities at AMETEK Inc. This is a Data Entry
Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper
position. Working hours is from 8am - 2pm and Monday-Friday. The
payrate is $25/hr. if you are interested in learning more about the
job, Download and setup yahoo messenger on your PC from:
http://messenger.yahoo.com and if you got one already use it, add Mrs
Howard Joanne the H.Manager and IM her on this ID
(Howardjoanne25@yahoo.com) for the interview/briefing and
comprehensive job details.This is our first step to proceed further.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NOTE: This is an online work from home job position.
Date of Interview: March 7 & 8, 2014.
Time: 8am - 2pm **ASAP**
Your verification code is HFX2199560-9, this would serve as your
identification number throughout the online hiring process. We look
forward to having you interviewed.
Best regards
Human Resources
AMETEK Inc. (NYSE: AME)
1100 Cassatt Road Berwyn, PA 19312 UNITED STATES.
___________________________________________________________________________
CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
This message and any associated attachments may contain confidential
information and must NOT be copied, disclosed or used by anyone other
than the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient
please immediately delete this e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you
for your assistance. Use of http://www.ametek.com is subject to our
standard terms and conditions which are published on our website.
Executives On AMETEK Inc - 1100 Cassatt Road Berwyn, PA 19312 UNITED
STATES."
So that is the email. Stay tuned for the entire chat "interview".
When I received the email, I called Ametek corporate to tell them about it. They confirmed this was a hoax. You can contact the REAL Ametek here:
AMETEK, Inc.
1100 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, PA 19312 USA
Tel: 610-647-2121 Fax: 215-323-9337
Dear Applicant,
We apologize for the delay in response as in regards to
your resume that was forwarded to our Hiring Dept and wanted to talk
with you about the opportunities at AMETEK Inc. This is a Data Entry
Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper
position. Working hours is from 8am - 2pm and Monday-Friday. The
payrate is $25/hr. if you are interested in learning more about the
job, Download and setup yahoo messenger on your PC from:
http://messenger.yahoo.com and if you got one already use it, add Mrs
Howard Joanne the H.Manager and IM her on this ID
(Howardjoanne25@yahoo.com) for the interview/briefing and
comprehensive job details.This is our first step to proceed further.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NOTE: This is an online work from home job position.
Date of Interview: March 7 & 8, 2014.
Time: 8am - 2pm **ASAP**
Your verification code is HFX2199560-9, this would serve as your
identification number throughout the online hiring process. We look
forward to having you interviewed.
Best regards
Human Resources
AMETEK Inc. (NYSE: AME)
1100 Cassatt Road Berwyn, PA 19312 UNITED STATES.
___________________________________________________________________________
CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
This message and any associated attachments may contain confidential
information and must NOT be copied, disclosed or used by anyone other
than the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient
please immediately delete this e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you
for your assistance. Use of http://www.ametek.com is subject to our
standard terms and conditions which are published on our website.
Executives On AMETEK Inc - 1100 Cassatt Road Berwyn, PA 19312 UNITED
STATES."
So that is the email. Stay tuned for the entire chat "interview".
When I received the email, I called Ametek corporate to tell them about it. They confirmed this was a hoax. You can contact the REAL Ametek here:
AMETEK, Inc.
1100 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, PA 19312 USA
Tel: 610-647-2121 Fax: 215-323-9337
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