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SCAM ALERT: JOB CONFIRMATION

DATE: 09/16/2024
EMAIL SUBJECT: [Recipient's name] JOB CONFIRMATION
COMMUNICATION CHANNEL: Email
SENDER: Jay Baines <jbaines708090@gmail.com>


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Hello How are you doing? My name is Jay Baines. I am contacting you regarding the personal assistant job you applied for through the school.With reference to the personal assistant job offer you filled online , I am glad to congratulate you as your position has been confirmed. Sorry we can't meet before you get started with work as I am presently away on a business trip in Australia running some network programs, I will be back to the States by the 28th of next month. But rest assured that you can officially get started. As soon as I have arrived we can discuss more issues. I really need the helping hand on my daily schedules. Working remotely as part time/full time.

Your Duties and Responsibilities:

* Organizations give aid to the orphanage children, scheduling day to day activities, and coordinating travel plans..
* Paying strict attention to detail and taking detailed notes
* Filing, organizing, Some internet research, email archive research, organizing correspondence, answering calls, organizing calendars, etc.
* Assist with general official errands, support and assistance with various administrative tasks and projects as needed

BENEFITS
. AD & D Insurance.
401(k)..(After 3 months with us, plus an increase in your weekly paycheck).
Free medicals..(After 1 month with us, plus an increase in your weekly paycheck)

This will probably take like 2 hours a day (or less depending..) which can either be in the morning time or evening. You will always get your paycheck of $450 weekly Its less stress and this does not disturbyour other schedule(School/work)

First Task:

I make donations to 3 orphanage homes every month and in your capacity, you will purchase some toys and other gift items for the orphanage homes. I will email you the list of all items to be purchased at the store and all the necessary information on how to get it mailed out to the orphanage homes

I will provide the funds which you will use to purchase these items. The fund will be in the form of a (Bank deposit or Cashier Check) and it will be issued to you along with your paid weekly allowance($450). As soon as you have received the check payment, you will deduct your paid weekly allowance($450) payment from it and you will use the rest to purchase the toys.

NOTE: It's a Flexible part-time job where you will determine your working time. All the tasks are work from home/on campus job, you don't need to travel somewhere and also you don't need to have a car to get started.

Ensure you check your emails daily so you can keep in contact with me because I will be communicating with you mostly through email. It is nice to have you on board as my Personal Assistant.

* Do you have an existing savings/checking account where you will deposit your check?(Not Your Bank Details, Just Name Of The Bank You Bank With.)
* Reconfirm your present local address for mail delivery.
* Do you know how to initiate a mobile deposit ?
* Confirm your full name for the check

Kindly make sure you acknowledge this email as that will re-confirm your readiness and willingness to proceed. Make sure to constantly look at my email and will be on stand-by to receive future instructions.

Thank you Mr Jay Baines

🚩 The email tries to trick the recipient into thinking it is valid by pretending the message is replying in reference to a job they have applied for. Always exercise caution if you are not familiar with the company or the position referenced.
🚩 The message requests personal information such as their bank information and email address.



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