Starting to receive the same email from Scott Peters now...it's in my "spam" but still irritating to get these because you have to look to make sure all your "spam" is actually "spam!"

In my case, the name attached to the email was Scott Peters. And if you look up this company's supposed address, you'll find that it's a 'virtual' office, that can be rented for $85/month: http://www.davincivirtual.com/loc/us/californ ... es/facility-618

The supposed list of jobs on their website is nothing more than a listings feed from Indeed.com.

I got a phone call from this guy Robert Murphy, called him back immediately because the number wasn't masked, & got a disconnection message from the phone company, so he's using some sort of gimmick like Sly-Dial to call people & go directly to their voicemail. Supposedly Duke Search is an employment agency/recruitment agency, but I've never gotten any phone calls from them other than the initial one. Legitimate agencies assign someone to you who keeps in contact on a regular basis.

When you go online to search for him, there's very little information available, plus they are completely non-responsive to any phone calls, e-mails, or voicemails. Now I get spammed by him & others in his company through some e-mail marketing firm Net Atlantic, because the e-mails come through that site. All I get from this one is e-mails with links that I have no intention of clicking on because they're routed through that website, & I don't want to give them the idea that my e-mail is nothing more than a dead-end cul-de-sac.

It smells extremely fishy, I think all he really does is scam & spam people, scooping up their e-mail addresses for his marketing website, & re-sells them to other marketers/spammers. One of these days I'm going to go over to his address on Wilshire in BH to see if it's a real office or not, supposedly it's in the building next to Kate Mantilini's which I've been to several times, so I should be able to determine whether it's a shell address or not. I think he uses it to give his company the veneer of respectability, but it's still pretty recognizable as a scam.

I have reported this company, Duke Search, and Robert Murphy to the FCC for anti spam violations. I encourage everyone to do the same

I received the same message that everyone else has been getting, from Bob Murphy. It looks like it's probably a scam. I replied with a few questions about the company and within seconds received an auto response that implied that he will answer my questions after I register.

Don't let the executive office thing put you off - that just means it's tiny space that isn't a full office setting. It's normal for people to use executive offices when just starting a business. What concerns me more is the roving IP, the Canadian domain registry, the lack of a registered corporation in california for Duke Search, and the auto answer.

Accorsing to his linkedIn profile, Bob has worked in recruiting before at Robert Half, a reputable firm. Perhaps someone could bite the bullet and fact-check?

Has anyone tried actually calling the 310 number?

I received this message a few minutes ago and the job it has listed as my last job was several years ago.

Always best to research prior to just jumping in. That is how I saw of your messages written above.

K

I received same email earlier today:

Dear Brian,

I took a look at your resume and had a few questions about location/relocation, industry, compensation/benefits etc. To help me get more information about what you're looking for please complete our candidate profile form.

Brian XXX Duke Search Profile

Once this profile is completed I'll contact you with opportunities that match up with your career trajectory.

Best Regards and Happy Hunting,

Robert Murphy
Duke Search
310-597-4461
9107 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-murphy/55/80b/a4b
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Received this email:  The Duke Search Profile was a link.  I emailed him back, I do not click on links.  I will block him if I receive any in the future!  

Dear,

I took a look at your resume and had a few questions about location/relocation, industry, compensation/benefits etc. To help me get more information about what you're looking for please complete our candidate profile form.

<name removed> Duke Search Profile

Once this profile is completed I'll contact you with opportunities that match up with your career trajectory.

Best Regards and Happy Hunting,

Robert Murphy
Duke Search
310-597-4461
9107 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-murphy/55/80b/a4b
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I just rec'd this email today:  Looks like whoever it is at least changing the message up a little - still a scam

Dear <name removed>,

I took a look at your resume and had a few questions about location/relocation, industry, compensation/benefits etc. To help me get more information about what you're looking for please complete our candidate profile form.

<name removed> Duke Search Profile

Once this profile is completed I'll contact you with opportunities that match up with your career trajectory.

Best Regards and Happy Hunting,

Robert Murphy
Duke Search
310-597-4461
9107 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-murphy/55/80b/a4b

I just rec'd this email today:

Dear Babygirl,

I took a look at your resume and had a few questions about location/relocation, industry, compensation/benefits etc. To help me get more information about what you're looking for please complete our candidate profile form.

Babygirl Duke Search Profile

Once this profile is completed I'll contact you with opportunities that match up with your career trajectory.

Best Regards and Happy Hunting,

Robert Murphy
Duke Search
310-597-4461
9107 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-murphy/55/80b/a4b

After doing my research on the IP address it is coming from: 66.170.6.5, which is close to Madison, WI and not CA.

Smells fishy to me.

I received the message below

Dear Christopher,

I took a look at your resume and had a few questions about location/relocation, industry, compensation/benefits etc. To help me get more information about what you're looking for please complete our candidate profile form.

Christopher Mitchell Duke Search Profile

Once this profile is completed I'll contact you with opportunities that match up with your career trajectory.

Best Regards and Happy Hunting,

Robert Murphy
Duke Executive Search
310-597-4461
9107 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-murphy/55/80b/a4b
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Total scam, it is best to do your homework on these types of messages

Got an email:

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"Hello Ron,

I just called and got your voice mail. Wanted to get your most recent info, please submit an updated resume through our site:

http://dukesearch.com/confirm/

We work mainly in the United States and Canada but do make some placements overseas.

I look forward to working with you.

Bob

Robert Murphy
Duke Executive Search
310-597-4461
9107 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
linkedin.com/pub/robert-murphy/55/80b/a4b"

I got the same message. I was about to reply but my intuition told me to check on the company since I had not applied.   That's how I found this website.  

From: Terry Johnson <terry.johnson@dukesearch.com>

Sent: Saturday, May 4, 2013 10:59 AM
Subject: resume referral

Hi ,

I reviewed your resume and believe that you may be a perfect fit for a program to assist you in finding your new position faster. If you'd be interested in learning more please send me the most updated copy of your resume along with the comp plan you'd be looking for in a new role and we can set up a meeting.

Also, what's the best phone number and time to give you a call (773) 427-xxxx?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Terry Johnson
Duke Executive Search
310-597-4461
9107 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Received the same email. In this day and economy, you have to be a clear low life to joke with people who are searching very hard to find work.

___________________________________________________________
I reviewed your resume and believe that you may be a perfect fit for a program to assist you in finding your new position faster. If you'd be interested in learning more please send me the most updated copy of your resume along with the comp plan you'd be looking for in a new role and we can set up a meeting.

Also, what's the best phone number and time to give you a call (314) 768-7855?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Terry Johnson
Duke Executive Search
310-597-4461
9107 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Terry Johnson <terry.johnson@dukesearch.com>

Received same email as what others have shown here, from "Robert Murphy".  Email arrived in spam folder.  Did not call the number.  No one from this number has called me.

I just got it too. I asked where they got my info, I didn't send my number. People are whacked, pretending a job opportunity, as a ploy. Yuck. Smh.

Received same email below and this phone number has been disconnected for years......

Hi Vic,

I reviewed your resume and believe that you may be a perfect fit for a program to assist you in finding your new position faster. If you'd be interested in learning more please send me the most updated copy of your resume along with the comp plan you'd be looking for in a new role and we can set up a meeting.

Also, what's the best phone number and time to give you a call (661) 267-2240?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Terry Johnson
Duke Executive Search
310-597-4461
9107 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

I received the below email in my spam folder...it appears to be some sort of scam as there is no such company at this location. The building is Executive Suites for rent.

I reviewed your resume and believe that you may be a perfect fit for a program to assist you in finding your new position faster. If you'd be interested in learning more please send me the most updated copy of your resume along with the comp plan you'd be looking for in a new role and we can set up a meeting.

Also, what's the best phone number and time to give you a call (760) 947-xxxx?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Terry Johnson
Duke Executive Search
310-597-4461
9107 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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yes, same person, robert murphy from duke search. said my resume matches their info and i've never applied to this company. didn't pick up the phone so he had a voice mail for me but ...nah, not gonna reply . seems like suspicious.

I got an email:

Hello Jack,

I just called and got your voice mail. Wanted to get your most recent info, please submit an updated resume through our site:

http://dukesearch.com/confirm/

We work mainly in the United States and Canada but do make some placements overseas.

I look forward to working with you.

Bob

Robert Murphy
Duke Executive Search
310-597-4461
9107 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-murphy/55/80b/a4b