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Potential scam - Jenn


Posted: Sep 19, 2012

I was contacted by a company wanting to interview by chatting.  I did all that, and it sounded so great.  Set your own hours, work as much as you want, etc.  All I had to do to get started was pay $295 for the software they use.  I did some fast Google searches in another window and decided not to.  They pointed out that as an Independent Contracter, I was responsible for my own equipment.  I pointed out that I bought my own hardware, which is almost universally accepted, but I have never paid for specific software required by a company.  Am I wrong?  I really need a job, but it seems that the only companies who actually bother to respond to my job applications are scams.  I mean, I'm not even hearing "no thank you." 

Good call!! - HMT2

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You should never have to pay anyone for working for them. This sounds like a typical scam...there are lots out there. Glad you caught it before you sent any money.

You are not wrong. They are. I would report them - sm

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immediately!!

Report them to whom - exactly?

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There are several options, mainly the BBB - nm

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Right. The BBB - will jump right on that
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and stamp their feet and shake their finger at that naughty scammer. That'll show 'em.
Good grief!! Get your panties out of a wad! - sm
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I was trying to be helpful!! You deserved what they did to you then!
BBB can only add them to list of bad company. They cant - punish in any way. nm
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AND if you report them to the BBB..... - anon4
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they send a report to the company you are complaining about with all of YOUR information attached and why you complained. They have a right to respond with documentation, as well. So if you want to remain anonymous, it will not benefit you in any way.

For starters, report them to the board mod if they - are advertising here. nm

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Smart move. NEVER pay for software, or anything - else the employer provides. n/m

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If they want you to buy anything - RUN. Lots of notes regarding this here on boards.-

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As long as you are being truthful, give their name here - nm

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potential scam - Jenn

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I applied for the job on JobCircle.com. I found out the company name is Nationwide Healthcare Employment at www.nhce.net. The software company they want me to buy from is MTPro Software. Thanks for the feedback. It's good to remember "if it too good to be true..."

potential scam - Jenn

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Of course I'm being truthful. Why would I post this otherwise? I didn't want to mention the name in case I was wrong and it is acceptable to buy software for a job.

Why need a name. It is ANY company that want you to pay - to work for them.

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