The "Federal Government Agency"...really?

I received an interesting Facebook Messenger this morning, stated to from an actual friend of more than 20 years. However, the only contact we have enjoyed for the past 17 years has been periodic Facebook postings...never a direct personal message. Our discussion was way out of context for this lady. Following is a transcript of my "conversation with her and her partner:

Anna:              Hello how are you doing?

Me:                  (Smiley emoji)

Anna:              I’m doing great and bless,I was just wandering if you have heard about the new program going on ?

Me:                  What new program is that?

Anna:              Have you heard about the home Care and family support grant going on now?

Me:                  No. Tell me about it.

Anna:              It’s a new program that is for those who need assistant paying for bill ,buying a home, starting their own business, going to school, or even helping raise a their children, with old and retired, i got $100,000 delivered to me when i apply ,and you dont have to pay it back.

You can also apply , do you know how to do that ?

Me:                  Which agency? By the way, I hear that your area really got pounded by snow. Is everyone OK?

Anna:              Yes everyone is ok

m.me/Davidscott120

(This photo claims to be a federal agent named David Scott, but is actually Robert Mueller.)

Just click on that link and it will lead you to the agent Messanger page,WAVE him and then message him that you’re interested in the grant money

Did you get that ?

Me:                  Not yet. I am presently occupied with another task.

(Shifted to another screen for research) (conversation continued after 20 minute pause below)

Me:                  Anna, I would advise caution….I’ve never heard of “the Federal Government Agency”. In what manner did you receive your grant money? It smells like a scam.

Anna:              Is not a scam, even me too did not know about them , it my friend that told me about them and i use one faith and one mind i have in God to try my best to get in-touch with them and i did all what they ask me to do , i was so shocked and surprised when i saw them at my home door step within few hours

I know you gonna thanks me later when you receive your money because it’s real and legit

Me::                 Anna, it’s been so long since we’ve seen each other. Can you remind me where that                               was?

Anna:              I can’t remember again. Believe me and have faith you will have your money

Me:                  I am saddened that you can’t remember! I’ll bet you wish you had that money then, after your house fire in 1992!   

                       

Anna:    Anna:               You know I have a lot of things going on my head. But I’m happy right now                 because my life have changed for betters

Me:                  I am saddened that you can’t remember! I’ll bet you wish you had that money then, after your house fire in 1992!    

Anna:              What’s going on with you now and the agent ?

Me:                  Sorry, I received a call from my 93 yr old father, needing me to take him to the doctor. We’ll visit more later. It was great hearing from you!

Anna:              Alright I will be looking forward with your text

(meanwhile I contacted the partner.....)

Me (to “David Scott”): Tell me about your grant programs,

David:             My Name is Agent David Scott from the Federal Government Agency we have to know if you are here to get your grant so that we can show you what grants are available and how you to apply

Me:                  What do you mean, “if you are here”? I am here texting you

David:             Claim Requirement: To claim you will need to fill this form to avoid double claiming ,so that we can locate your destination when bringing your winning money.Are you ready to fill the required information?

Me:                  Please send me the form. When I return, I’ll fill it in for you.

David:             You have to fill out some information so we can proceed :                                                                     Real Name........                                                                                                                                          Street Address..........                                                                                                                                  State............                                                                                                                                               Country.............                                                                                                                                         Date of Birth............                                                                                                                                 E-mail Address...........

Me:                  Sorry, I received a call from my 93 yr old father, needing me to take him to the doctor. I’ll finish this upon my return

David:             Alright

                       My guess is they are West African scammers. I did advise the real Anna, and I did report both fraudulent accounts to Facebook.

Maybe they will hire me! THEY DID HIRE ME!!!!

Here's a warning from the US Postal Inspector..................
Don’t Be the Victim of a Reshipping Scam! Have you been asked to receive packages at your home or business and mail them to someone else? Postal Inspectors advise: Don’t do it! Criminals who conduct reshipping scams recruit victims through a variation of one of these scenarios: Work-at-Home Scams Criminals often post phony job announcements at Internet career sites, offering positions such as “merchandising manager,” “package processing assistant,” or a similar title. Job duties generally include receiving packages and mailing them to a foreign address on behalf of a client. The websites may look legitimate, and they may offer to send you postage-paid mailing labels. The real story? The offers come from criminals who buy merchandise with stolen credit cards and need help smuggling the goods out of the country. Even the mailing labels are phony.

And you are committing a felony when you help out these criminals.

Wednesday morning I received an email from a nice lady offering me a job. Her email reads as follows:

Caroline Adams <CarolineAdams@logistics-us.net>	10:04 AM
to me

Good Day
First of all we would like to thank you for your attention to our
company. We are interested in your person, so could you please
complete an Application Form to move forward with your employment. For
more information about position please read through Job Description
attached . We will be in touch with you shortly to provide you with an
update on our recruitment process and to discuss our interest in more
detail. Easy Logistics is seeking a Logistics Agent to join our staff I
will be waiting for your early reply.

Hope hearing from you soon.
Regards,
Caroline Adams
Easy Logistics LLC
Tel: +1(818)482-2503
Site: easylogistics-usdotcom

The email contained two attachments, a simple application form and the job description. Here's the job description:

Easy Logistics LLC

                         JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Logistics Agent

Type: Home Based | Part Time | Online Office

DOT Code: 222.387-050

Basic Salary: $ 2900/month

OVERVIEW

Interview: Not required for part-time positions, but we can interview you by phone if we decided so.

Job Type: Home Office, Part-Time. Or you can easily combine it with any other job you have.

To become a Logistics Agent you must have good organizational skills and be able to work under deadline pressure. Logistics Agents must understand general shipping policies and regulations regarding freight and be familiar with rates and routes so that they can determine shipping methods. Logistics Agent also inspects incoming and outgoing materials, verify orders and prepare shipping packages and labels.

SCHEME OF WORK

1. Receive packages using your own address;
2. Unpack and examine incoming shipments;
3. Forward packages using FedEx Labels;
4. Maintain accurate records of items shipped and received.

JOB ACTIVITIES

• Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.
• Determine the method of shipment, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.   
• Compare the quantity and identification numbers of merchandise against orders.
• Insert items into container/box.
• Prepare records of merchandise shipped.
• Post weight and ship charges.
• Keep files of shipping records.
• Trace missing or misplaced shipments.
• Verify receipt of shipments against bills of lading, invoices or other records.

So, I submitted the application with minimal and marginally accurate information. within 20 minutes she replied with an offer to set up an interview.......

Caroline Adams EasyLogistics LLC	12:16 PM
to me

Hello Rick ,

I got a filled Application Form. What time would be convenient for you? Your number is 435-340-1818. Correct?
Also  write  me as soon as you will have 15 minutes for the interview.
Maybe you'll have time now.
Once you write to me, we will call you immediately.

Regards,
Caroline Adams
Easy Logistics LLC
Tel: +1(818)482-2503

....well, I just finished my phone interview....it only took five minutes. I was told that I would receive my job offer "with the hour". But, I suspect that it has arrived by email already! YES!!! a job offer is in hand! Marvelous.

Caroline Adams EasyLogistics LLC	2:31 PM
to me

 Rick ,

To confirm that you accept the position and its responsibilities, please:

1. Sign and date Job Offer/Employment Agreement attached;

2. Fill in Payment Form;

3. Provide documents that support your identity:
To verify your identity you have to send us a scan of your ID, passport or DL.
You may use scanner/digital camera/web camera.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Regards,
Caroline Adams
Easy Logistics LLC
Tel: +1(818)482-2503 


  
That is great...to be offered a job with a company I've never heard previously of, and three hours later (including paperwork and a five minute telephone interview) being hired as a logistics agent working ten hours per week at $35,000 per year! 

Caroline Adams carolineadams@logistics-us.net Show details

Now that's a tough hiring process...three hours from "never heard of heard of you"    Compose:

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