CNA job scam? Please help

[Graduation2016]

Would never even think about looking for a job on Craig's list.

[Double-Helix, BSN, RN]

A very high percentage of these internet scams originate overseas. While calling the police and the BBB may be good ideas, there is likely very little that can be done since 1. These "companies" aren't real and just change their name on a whim. 2. Overseas accounts with wire transfers are extremely difficult to trace to a real person. The best thing you can do is educate yourself and others and report these scams to Craigslist when you see them.

[MrChicagoRN, RN]

Would never even think about looking for a job on Craig's list.

There are legit job postings, usually by small local companies seeking to fill a position without paying the fees associated with a nationwide online service. I advertised for a nurse once, got a few responses, nothing great

Friend of mine once found a low level outside sales job that eventually led to promotions, relocations, good money.

Just like anywhere else, you just need to be cautious and use common sense. And run away from any one who wants to blindly send you money...even though they never even met you.

[astroboy78]

I got the same thing got this email AUG 12, 2013

Now Hiring Certified Nursing Assistant & Companion / Licensed Vocational Nurse

.............

I REPLIED BACK AND WAS ABLE TO TALK TO ***** ******* AS HE CLAIMS TO BE SAID ABOUT THE JOB AND INFO ABOUT HIS GRANDMOTHER MY MOM EVEN TALKED TO HIM ON THE PHONE ALSO I WAS SUSPICIOUS AND I WANTED TO DO RESEARCH FIRST SO I LOOKED AND FOUND EXACTLY THE SAME THING HERE IN YOUR POST

I REPLIED DID THE SAME THING YOU DID EXCHANGED OF EMAILS

THEN TODAY AUGUST 16, 2013 I GOT THE CHECK AMOUNT OF $2324.03 IN THE MAIL THROUGH PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS

***** bank

********TRUST COMPANY

*********AVE. SUITE ****

********* ******KS 66210

CHECK *******

I AM REALLY NOT COMFORTABLE IN DEPOSITING THIS CHECK

CHECK CAME IN WITH LETTER SAYING

AUGUST 14 2013

This letter is to confirm that you have accepted the caregiver position with ********. Enclosed is a check that includes your first weeks pay advance for services arranged with *******. Please deposit the check immediately and once it clears you will receive an email with theintructions from ********** regarding sending payment to his travel agent. This letter is not needed with your deposit.

Sincerely

*********, CPA

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fisrt of all why is it that I am the one who needs to make the deposit then send to his accountant? cant he send to his accountant directly?

second..I never met her mother or what he/she looks like who in their right mind would immediately hire trust someone without even meeting or seeing them in person to take care of their mother or love ones???? who knows i may be a bad person ...

3rd what are money orders are for??? why send money right away to someone whom youve never even met and why the whole process!???

I just got back here in the US graduated nursing from the Philippines. I didn't take the nclex exam yet because I still can't. I need to get my CES first from CGFNS. I was applying on craigslist for jobs when i got into this

its really upsetting there are so many people like us who are trying to look for a job make a living

can someone help me what should I do with the check sent to me i dont even know if its a valid check or not :/ please

[i_love_patient_care]

Just rip it up. Or better yet take it to the bank, and tell them you think it's a fradulent check.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

I got the same thing got this email AUG 12, 2013

Now Hiring Certified Nursing Assistant & Companion / Licensed Vocational Nurse

.............

I REPLIED BACK AND WAS ABLE TO TALK TO ***** ******* AS HE CLAIMS TO BE SAID ABOUT THE JOB AND INFO ABOUT HIS GRANDMOTHER MY MOM EVEN TALKED TO HIM ON THE PHONE ALSO I WAS SUSPICIOUS AND I WANTED TO DO RESEARCH FIRST SO I LOOKED AND FOUND EXACTLY THE SAME THING HERE IN YOUR POST

I REPLIED DID THE SAME THING YOU DID EXCHANGED OF EMAILS

THEN TODAY AUGUST 16, 2013 I GOT THE CHECK AMOUNT OF $2324.03 IN THE MAIL THROUGH PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS

***** bank

********TRUST COMPANY

*********AVE. SUITE ****

********* ******KS 66210

CHECK *******

I AM REALLY NOT COMFORTABLE IN DEPOSITING THIS CHECK

CHECK CAME IN WITH LETTER SAYING

AUGUST 14 2013

This letter is to confirm that you have accepted the caregiver position with ********. Enclosed is a check that includes your first weeks pay advance for services arranged with *******. Please deposit the check immediately and once it clears you will receive an email with theintructions from ********** regarding sending payment to his travel agent. This letter is not needed with your deposit.

Sincerely

*********, CPA

...

fisrt of all why is it that I am the one who needs to make the deposit then send to his accountant? cant he send to his accountant directly?

second..I never met her mother or what he/she looks like who in their right mind would immediately hire trust someone without even meeting or seeing them in person to take care of their mother or love ones???? who knows i may be a bad person ...

3rd what are money orders are for??? why send money right away to someone whom youve never even met and why the whole process!???

I just got back here in the US graduated nursing from the Philippines. I didn't take the nclex exam yet because I still can't. I need to get my CES first from CGFNS. I was applying on craigslist for jobs when i got into this

its really upsetting there are so many people like us who are trying to look for a job make a living

can someone help me what should I do with the check sent to me i dont even know if its a valid check or not :/ please

Give them NOTHING!!!!!!! It's SCAM!!!!!!!!!!

You haven't sent them any information like SS# or bank numbers/statements? Report to the Attorney General's office of your state

[Poochiewoochie]

Would never even think about looking for a job on Craig's list.

Not all job postings are scams. Our local Community Health Center posts jobs on craigslists. But I understand your POV and it's too bad that the bad apples make it bad for the legit ones.

[mintygirl]

If you gave them anything like your SSN or address you just opened yourself up to identity fraud and in the nursing world, that's very dangerous because it can stop and hinder your pursuit to becoming an RN or anything higher than a CNA. If someone else uses your SSN and works and the IRS sees that, that's a whirlpool of trouble because it'll look like tax evasion when the income isn't reported at the end of the year. You better start taking the necessary steps so that 2 years from now you don't wind up in a mess.

And giving our your bank information before you even meet someone face to face is next to crazy. At best you need to educate yourself in the ways of the internet because you'll be the one who faces the consequences. I understand that you were looking for work, but of course it sounded too good to be true. People here can only feel sorry for you and not really help you. Giving out information like that is a gold mind to these scammers and dangerous too. Good luck sorting out the mess and hopefully it doesn't come back two years from now to bite you.