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Does this sound like a scam?

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starryeyes
Baby number 2 is on its way!

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Name:
Kristin

Does this sound like a scam?



Does this sound like a scam, I applied for a job and got this in my email this morning:




Thank you for replying to our open position at Zipoota.

We are rapidly expanding in this tough economic climate due to our committment to the environment and our support of local community. The high number of applicants has provided us the benefit of immediately being able to fill 2 of our 4 open positions. We are eager to fill the remaining two positions and it appears you already fit our basic requirements. Please submit your information as soon as you can as I would like to bring you in for an interview.

All job applicants moving to the 1st stage of the interview process are encouraged to complete one of our client's basic marketing forms. Your experience with this marketing form will be discussed during your interview to help us gauge its effectiveness. Click on the link below to view one of our client's websites and enter in your email and basic information. You will receive a confirmation via email, so please enter the same email you will use for us to contact you regarding this position.

IMPORTANT: After entering your email, you will automatically be redirected to our resume upload page. Upload your resume even if you've already sent it to us. Due to a growing threat of malicious viruses, we use an advanced virus detection filter for incoming applicant resumes and require resumes to be received using this link.

Click Here to Complete the First Stage of the Application Process

(http://www.zipoota.com/clientsiteaz.html)

In the event you are not taken to the resume upload page after completing the form, you can upload your resume using the link below:

http://www.zipoota.com/resumeupload.php

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards,

Jane Meyerson
HR Manager

Posted 3/4/09 8:49 AM
 
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Member since 7/05

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Name:
Susan

Re: Does this sound like a scam?

from google searches it's not a real company.

Posted 3/4/09 9:16 AM
 

photoshopbabe
wow....

Member since 5/07

2197 total posts

Name:
linda

Re: Does this sound like a scam?

yep, it does...

Posted 3/4/09 11:24 AM
 

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Member since 4/07

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Name:
PrayingWishingHopingALOT

Re: Does this sound like a scam?

Its a scam..This is what I just found:

"2009 Job Scam Alert

So let me guess... You're looking for a job right now, and you got an email from a company that had a job listing on Craigslist, right? I'm also willing to bet they said you made the first cut and now they want you to upload your resume before you can get scheduled for the interview or something like that, right?

Here's the truth - this company simply DOES NOT EXIST, and there are more out there just like them. You need to be cautious and know how to protect yourself. I highly suggest you read my last hub on this subject here where I discuss the scams and the real Craigslist job opportunities. Be sure to read the comments left by people just like you at the bottom of this page and also below the original post at my blog as I'll be adding to the scam list there...=> Click Here. I'm absolutely disgusted by this kind of scam, which is why I chose to expose them. If you or someone you know has experienced a similar situation, I WANT TO KNOW. Please share any negative experiences you've had with your job search in the comments section below and feel free to add to the ongoing comments of our blog: Click Here"

Posted 3/8/09 10:47 AM
 
 

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