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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:38 am

I went to the site when I read this email today but someone already took it down. The format seems better than most. Anyone seen it before?

From: GLEN DUFRESNE <[email protected]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
To: undisclosed-recipients: ;
Subject: Vacancy!!!
Date: Sun 02/25/07 07:57 AM

We are currently seeking motivated individuals interested in earning an
income from home. We are offering a purely Internet based income
opportunity with very flexible hours. No interaction with others
required. No start-up costs involved!

DESCRIPTION

* Must be at least 18 years of age.
* Must be able to follow simple instructions.
* Must possess patience and good concentration.
* Must have Internet access and be able to operate a computer.

Compensation: $3000+/month for 2-3 hours of work per day.

Do you fit the above description? Would you like to earn an income from
home? You can visit us at http://www.actexotextilecompany.co.nr for
more information. If you are interested to be our Liaison Officer please
send your mail to Mr. William McDonald [email protected]
and he will get back to you with our company's requirement.

Regards,
Actexo Textile Company

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:36 am

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Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 6:38:30 -0800
From: WILLIAM MCDONALD <[email protected]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
Subject: Represent Us
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Read Carefully;

We are looking for hard working, dedicated people with the drive and discipline needed to work from home in their home office. Our representatives have the opportunity to set their hours and, essentially, set their own incomes. Our job is a flextime, flex-place opportunity designed to fit around your family's income and time needs.

NO INVENTORY, START IMMEDIATELY, GUARANTEED SATISFACTION.

If you don't have experience - we will train.

To qualify, you MUST:

1. Be at least 18 and above.
2. Check your email several times a day (each hour if possible).
3. You need to respond immediately to emails.
4. Be responsible, hard working and communicable.
5. Be able to answer phone calls.

You can earn from $35.000 up to $70,000 a year or more.
Spaces are limited so act now for this great intuitive job offer.
If you would like to join our team please contact William McDonald <[email protected]>

William McDonald
Actexo Textile Company

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:41 am

this on data-wales - search page for ACTEXO.

In addition I've seen about eight (Email address) variations on the name william mcdonald, running similar scams, in the five minutes I spent searching. Looks like he's/they've been around a while.

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 5:03 am

I got a few of these on the email addie i have on monster.com. Never answered them obviously, but now that I go back, they're somehow unreachable. Wonder why. :P

Code:

From - Sat Jan 20 17:32:32 2007
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content: Fri Jan 19 23:39:21 2007
From: "James Klint" <[email protected]>
Subject: Job alert from GlobalTransfers Inc
X-Originating-IP: [64.191.80.197]
To: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Message-id: <[email protected]>
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Hello xxxxx xxxxxx
You have been contacted as a potential employee who has registered with "monster.com"!
My name is James Klint , project coordinator and your direct supervisor at Global-Transfers Inc.I will try to explain about our company and your responsibilities in a nutshell (if you deicide to join us).
Global-Transfers Inc currently offers a secure, fast and inexpensive means to
transfer funds and goods internationally . Global-Transfers Inc headquarters is
located in Emil-Figge-Strasse 76 D-324, Dortmund, SE13 3PT,Germany. For more
information, please visit our website: http://global-transfers.info

There are 15-25 openings for a representative (depending on client activity) to assist in creation our virtual local presence for the back office functions. Person, who is accepted for this position, will perform these tasks:

� Responsible for processing the applications
� Process work requests necessary to maintain an effective payments transfer program;
� Managing cash and balancing receipts;
� Making collections;
� Posting payments;
� Making bank deposits;
� Operating within prescribed budgets;
� Consult with Senior Manager in developing payment schedules;
� Coordinate the assignments;
� Operate a computer and modern software to operate and maintain a computerized operations program;
� Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

You will be compensated for the time spent on each project at a $20.00 per hour rate. You will be paid every two weeks via corporate check! Also you will receive 3% commission from the transaction amount! You must have a bank or pay pal account to receive wages from us.
Dependant on your work results, you might be hired on a full time basis within 1-2 months. Please remember that no self respecting company will ask you for any upfront fees or any kind of payment to begin employment! Please fill an application to receive detail information and start the trial period! Please note that while is no prior experience requirements, good communications skills and responsible personality is a plus!

If you are interested please visit our website at http://global-transfers.info , click on a registration tab and fill out the application form.

Your information will be used only within Global-Transfers Inc. Every employee, who satisfies our requirements, will be contacted by our manager via e-mail. Phone interviews will be mandatory before full time employment!

Sincerely,
Regional manager
James Klint

Global-Transfers Inc
Emil-Figge-Strasse 76 D-324
Dortmund
Germany

Customer service:
Fax: 49-231-934-9003
Email: [email protected]

So yeah, this is old, and the site got killed. It's a good scam though, and it preys on people without jobs, which sucks. I have a few more of these though, going back a ways.

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