Truck Driving Jobs

|

Trucking Jobs

|

Truck Drivers

|

Trucking Companies

 
New Users Register Free Account Here | Existing Forum Members Log In Here
Home | About Us | Contact Us | Testimonials | Spell Check

Class A Drivers.com

Application          Company Listings          Job Search        Load Board
 

  1.   Welcome to the Truck Driving Message Board - ClassADrivers.

    1. Welcome to Class A Drivers Forums

          Already registered? Login above

      OR
       
      To take advantage of all the site's features, become a member of
      the largest community of Truck Drivers.

      The advertising to the left will not show if you are a registered user.

+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 15 of 15

Thread: Mr. Kenneth Martin: Scam aimed at drivers?

  1. 02-18-2009 11:02 AM #1
    Katarack21
    Katarack21 is offline Rookie Katarack21 is an unknown poster at this point. Don't let him/her around power tools just yet.
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Posts
    7

    Default Mr. Kenneth Martin: Scam aimed at drivers?

    I recieved an email, txt below:





    Hello,

    My name is Mr. Kenneth Martin, Development manager at Bassof Group Of Company. Please examine the information below concerning our company and your job description as I'm offering $750 per week for this position. We are solid and respectable Manufacturing, exporting, and importing company in United Kingdom (London). Marketing high quality products. Some weeks ago, we have begun our business in United States of America due to the high demand of our products by our customers. We are in search of competent and honest Company driver who can help us establish a medium of getting to our customers in America with primary duties to include direct delivery of our products with our company car and receipt of funds from our clients. All we want is an effective and a friendly Driver. YOUR TASK: Your task is to only deliver our products to our customers in your location with our company car and help us with the payment process. You will not be involved in any sales as our sales managers are in charge of that aspect for the company. You’ll have a lot of free time doing your permanent job; you’ll also secure good income in the process. You will be working Monday Through Friday and the Weekend will be your days off. You are to resume in the morning by 08:30am your Launch break will be by 1:00pm to 2:00pm and close by 3:30pm and I would prefer to pay your wages weekly which will be $750 every week but the upfront payment will be $750 as long as you will be good and effective. Also I would ask you send over to me a copy of your picture so I'll know who am working with. So without much waste of time we would like to pay you upfront to secure your services as our company Driver as I believe you will discharge your duties effectively and I know we will get along just fine. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? Your job is absolutely legal. You can earn more than $3000-$4000 monthly depending on how dedicated you are to this job. You do not need any capital to start. You can do the Work easily without leaving or affecting your present job. The employees who make efforts and work hard have a strong possibility to become Managers in our new office we plan on opening by April.



    Anyway our employees never leave us due to our excellent work condition.

    HOW TO APPLY AND ATTESTATION.NOTE THAT ONCE YOU APPLY AND ATTEST YOU AGREE TO ALL THE TERMS STATED ON THE ATTESTATION FORM.

    COMPANY DRIVER APPLICATION Kindly Fill out the Driver Application below and get back to me ASAP. Contact Details:



    First Name: ____________________________________

    Last Name: ____________________________________

    License Class: __________________________________

    Address Line 1: __________________________________

    Address Line 2: __________________________________

    Town/City: ______________________________________

    State: ______________________________________

    County: ________________________________________

    Zip code: _______________________________________

    Email: __________________________________________

    Telephone:______________________________________

    Mobile: _________________________________________



    As soon as we confirm your application, you will resume work on 1st of March 2009 with full details and location of our customers in your area. Thanks and have a Lovely Day as i await your response ASAP...Yours Sincerely



    Thanks

    Mr. Kenneth Martin.



    Development Manager

    Bassof Group Of Company

    EX MOOR HOUSE GER NON ROAD BOW LONDON E3 5DW
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 02-18-2009 11:27 AM #2
    Scottt
    Scottt is offline Board Regular Scottt is an unknown poster at this point. Don't let him/her around power tools just yet.
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Iowa
    Posts
    346

    Default

    LOL

    I got the same email for a open Distribution Mgr position.

    Hit delete and forget you got the email.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 02-18-2009 11:29 AM #3
    avc
    avc is offline Member avc is an unknown poster at this point. Don't let him/her around power tools just yet.
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Posts
    188

    Default

    Yeah, just give us your checking account numbers and bank routing numbers so we can do a direct deposit for your signing bonus.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 02-18-2009 06:48 PM #4
    Windwalker's Avatar
    Windwalker
    Windwalker is offline Board Icon Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street. Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street. Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street. Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street.
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Been there and gone...
    Posts
    6,187

    Default

    My wife got one from this guy, and I did a search on the name. It came up with a number of places to go that confirmed it's a scam. He's got a few different things in it. Several versions. Not sure how he plans to get money from you by using it, but think about it...

    He's going to give you a company car without ever having an interview with you? If he's actually going to do that, and pay you, I can imagine what his "products in high demand" are....

    Cocaine, crack, extascy...
    Destroy the cities...
    and they will rebuild them.
    Destroy the farms...
    and grass will grow in the streets of the cities.

    Destroy the economy of the blue-collar worker...
    and grass will grow in the executive offices.

    The bill has come due.
    ( R E T I R E D , and glad of it)

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 02-18-2009 07:20 PM #5
    Creek Jackson's Avatar
    Creek Jackson
    Creek Jackson is offline Senior Board Member Creek Jackson is on the right path. You could probably safely loan them a quarter.
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Montana
    Posts
    752

    Default

    It is a typical Nigerian scam. They collect information about you and pool it from all the sources possible. Then when they have enough info they try to raid your credit cards, bank account etc.

    Stay away.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 02-18-2009 08:58 PM #6
    Windwalker's Avatar
    Windwalker
    Windwalker is offline Board Icon Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street. Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street. Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street. Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street.
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Been there and gone...
    Posts
    6,187

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Creek Jackson View Post
    It is a typical Nigerian scam. They collect information about you and pool it from all the sources possible. Then when they have enough info they try to raid your credit cards, bank account etc.

    Stay away.
    I knew it was a scam, but didn't know what they did with it. I would suggest copying it and forwarding it to INTERPOL. That's what I do with them. Usually, I don't hear from them again.
    Destroy the cities...
    and they will rebuild them.
    Destroy the farms...
    and grass will grow in the streets of the cities.

    Destroy the economy of the blue-collar worker...
    and grass will grow in the executive offices.

    The bill has come due.
    ( R E T I R E D , and glad of it)

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 02-19-2009 10:05 PM #7
    married to the road
    married to the road is offline Member married to the road is an unknown poster at this point. Don't let him/her around power tools just yet.
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    nc, close to i-40
    Posts
    165

    Default

    I got one simular to that off a guy on Craigslist. Said he was was from England and looking for someone to drive his wife around while she was in town and would pay me $500 a week and pay for a rental car if I didn't have my own. If he was going to pay for the rental, why not have the wife drive herself and save himself the money? He said said he needed my full name, address, and a copy of my drivers license scanned in and sent to him (not sure if he wanted it mailed or e-mailed). Gave me an address. I looked it up and it was a little east of London. I still have the e-mail, but never responded.
    I listed a video game on craigslist and someone who said they were from Ohio asked if I still had it and wanted my full name and address and my phone number, and said they would send me a check for the item. Felt like it was bs too, so I just deleted it.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 02-19-2009 10:06 PM #8
    married to the road
    married to the road is offline Member married to the road is an unknown poster at this point. Don't let him/her around power tools just yet.
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    nc, close to i-40
    Posts
    165

    Default

    Be careful!!!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 02-19-2009 11:05 PM #9
    Jackrabbit379's Avatar
    Jackrabbit379
    Jackrabbit379 is offline Board Icon Jackrabbit379 is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street. Jackrabbit379 is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street. Jackrabbit379 is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street.
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Wichita Falls,Tx
    Posts
    7,100

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Windwalker View Post
    I knew it was a scam, but didn't know what they did with it. I would suggest copying it and forwarding it to INTERPOL. That's what I do with them. Usually, I don't hear from them again.
    I've never thought about doing that. I usually don't get those types of emails. For future reference.. If I receive an email that is a scam, how do I send it to INTERPOL? Do I just get their email address from their website?


    http://watsonsysco.com/
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 02-20-2009 06:24 AM #10
    Orangetxguy's Avatar
    Orangetxguy
    Orangetxguy is offline Senior Board Member Orangetxguy is well-known and should trademark his/her name. Orangetxguy is well-known and should trademark his/her name. Orangetxguy is well-known and should trademark his/her name. Orangetxguy is well-known and should trademark his/her name. Orangetxguy is well-known and should trademark his/her name. Orangetxguy is well-known and should trademark his/her name.
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    4,634

    Default

    Just for kicks and giggles...I googled the company name.

    This is what I got.

    Home Page
    Space...............Is disease and danger, wrapped in darkness and silence! Star Trek2009
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 02-20-2009 07:03 AM #11
    Windwalker's Avatar
    Windwalker
    Windwalker is offline Board Icon Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street. Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street. Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street. Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street.
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Been there and gone...
    Posts
    6,187

    Default

    I know that everything looks on the level when looking at the home page, but think about it. Some big shot in a company like that sends out an email... When you look at the sight, it's neatly arranged in paragraphs, but the email is all run into one paragraph.

    I would think someone that wants to make an impression with an email would take a bit more care in laying out the message. More than just one paragraph... If he were on the level.

    I'd rather be kicking myself for not taking an opportunity than kicking myself for allowing someone to take advantage of me.

    Just my thoughts.
    Destroy the cities...
    and they will rebuild them.
    Destroy the farms...
    and grass will grow in the streets of the cities.

    Destroy the economy of the blue-collar worker...
    and grass will grow in the executive offices.

    The bill has come due.
    ( R E T I R E D , and glad of it)

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 02-20-2009 07:08 AM #12
    Windwalker's Avatar
    Windwalker
    Windwalker is offline Board Icon Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street. Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street. Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street. Windwalker is a distinguished poster and probably helps little old ladies across the street.
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Been there and gone...
    Posts
    6,187

    Default

    Also, if this is a company located in England, why don't they use the "English Spelling" for various words? Why does it read so "AMERICAN"?
    Destroy the cities...
    and they will rebuild them.
    Destroy the farms...
    and grass will grow in the streets of the cities.

    Destroy the economy of the blue-collar worker...
    and grass will grow in the executive offices.

    The bill has come due.
    ( R E T I R E D , and glad of it)

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 02-20-2009 10:33 AM #13
    Jay B
    Jay B is offline Board Regular Jay B is on the right path. You could probably safely loan them a quarter.
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    under a rock
    Posts
    276

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Orangetxguy View Post
    Just for kicks and giggles...I googled the company name.

    This is what I got.

    Home Page
    All the big Fortune 500 companies are using @yahoo accounts for email these days. It's something new they are teaching at the Harvard School of Business where these guys got their MBA's.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. 02-20-2009 07:44 PM #14
    ct77's Avatar
    ct77
    ct77 is offline Board Regular ct77 is an unknown poster at this point. Don't let him/her around power tools just yet.
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Posts
    271

    Default

    Welcome to the 419 Eater

    Heard about these guys on the radio telling stories about how they turned the tables on the scammers, even managing to strand them in foreign countrys adjacent to theirs in Africa thinking they were picking up their money that they had scammed from their victims or other cruel tricks to waist the scammers time and money
    OURS IS NOT TO WONDER WHY
    OURS IS BUT TO DO OR DIE.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 02-20-2009 10:11 PM #15
    Orangetxguy's Avatar
    Orangetxguy
    Orangetxguy is offline Senior Board Member Orangetxguy is well-known and should trademark his/her name. Orangetxguy is well-known and should trademark his/her name. Orangetxguy is well-known and should trademark his/her name. Orangetxguy is well-known and should trademark his/her name. Orangetxguy is well-known and should trademark his/her name. Orangetxguy is well-known and should trademark his/her name.
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    4,634

    Default

    Was not presuming that the email was real...just pointed out that there is a website...real or not.
    Space...............Is disease and danger, wrapped in darkness and silence! Star Trek2009
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  16. This ad will disappear if you login
+ Reply to Thread
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Forum Rules

Trucking Companies | Trucking Job Search | Online Job Application | Trucking Links | Truck Drivers Message Board | Contact Us | Site Map


Truck Driving Jobs © 2003 - 2012 ClassADrivers.com
 

Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0