I almost fell for it. Thanks to the tips from people online I figured out despite the use of articulate language the dodging of answering questions and the clear as day message that is like the ones posted earlier.

This gentleman claimed his name was Mr. Knowles and I was almost fooled until I took the suspicious warnings and now luckily hopefully I'll be rid of it all. The only regret is having my hopes up and being too trusting of people, but just in time not to affect money that I have or people I care about.

his number was 1 408 600 2708, (forgot to include in above post)

Ad from craigslist,
this time his name was Christian Reeves and his UK line roamed from US

Dear Candidate,

   Thank you for taking the time to apply for the ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT position posted  on craigslist.org . As you are aware, I'm looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our pioneering team of skilled experts and we would like to extend an offer to you.

This e-mail is to inform you that your resume has been forwarded to us by our recruitment agent as the successful applicant for the post. Also, this mail is to let you know a little more about the job and me since you will be working directly for me. I get involved in Investment Networks in United States and the United Kingdom on various welfare and community service programs. I have been pretty successful in a handful of ventures. Due to major increase in customers most especially in the United States, therefor it is imperative for me to have a worthy assistant who can monitor and keep me up to date with my activities.  I need an assistant that would be a great resource and dependable asset in making sure I surpass my clients expectations.

As my Personal Assistant, Your activities amongst other things will include;

* Secure a comfortable and befitting office space in the States to start with.
* Liaise with the IT people in charge of setting up the office servers.
* Taking care of my travel plans.
* Running personal errands, supervisions and monitoring.
* Organizing and maintaining diaries, memos and making appointments.
* A personal reminder for Schedules, programs, flights and keeping me up to date with them as they come up.
* Making returns
* Arranging travel and accommodation.
* Handling and monitoring financial activities.
* Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence while I'm away and when needed. Making regular contacts and drop-offs on my behalf. * Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities as the case maybe.

Basic wage is $750/Week

It does not matter where  you are located as long as you reside in the united states. Let me know if you will be able to offer me any/all of these services.
The job will be on a trial basis until i am able to see how well we fit in, this however does not affect your weekly wage. I will return to the United States in March 2013 so this process will be on going till then. If you don't mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term.
I will have some funds sent to you to complete the errands and would get back to you with more information on that, get back to me with your present Contact Details such as:

Full Name :
Address :
(NO P.O.BOX)
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone Number (H);
Phone Number (M);
Email Address :
if you have yahoo messenger or Hotmail to chat with i can explain more about the job....
Current Job :
Gender :
Age :

Once I have received your present Contact details, I will draw my schedule and get back to you with your tasks for this week/next week.
Thank You For your time and You can give me a call on my US number which is roamed to my UK line.

Got this:

Dear Candidate,

  Thank you for your expression of interest, As you are aware, I'm looking for someone that can be prudent and reliable to work with, Someone with good understanding to work as Personal Assistant. This position is home-based for 3weeks since am out of the country on a business trip to Germany.
I get involved in Investment Networks in Canada, United States, Germany and the United Kingdom on various welfare and community service programs. I have been pretty successful in a handful of ventures. Most time i get occupied, so it is imperative for me to have a worthy assistant who can monitor and keep me up to date with my activities. Working with me is basically about instructions and following them, so  employee has to be someone with  good telephone skills. My only fear is that i may come at you impromptu sometimes, so i need someone who can be able to meet up with my irregular timings.
As my Personal Assistant, Your activities amongst other things will include;

* Running personal errands, supervisions and monitoring.
* Organizing and maintaining diaries, memos and making appointments.
* A personal reminder for Schedules, programs, flights and keeping me up to date with them as they come up.
* Making returns
* Arranging travel and accommodation.
* Handling and monitoring financial activities.
* Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence while I'm away and when needed. Making regular contacts and drop-offs on my behalf. Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities as the case maybe.

Basic wage is $500/Week

It does not matter where  you are located as long as you reside in the united states. Let me know if you will be able to offer me any/all of these services.
The job will be on a trial basis until i am able to see how well we fit in, this however does not affect your weekly wage. I will return to the United States in
June 2012 so this process will be on going till then. If you don't mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of
making this long term.
I will have some funds sent to you to complete the errands and would get back to you with more information on that, get back to me with your present

Contact Details such as:

Full Name :
Address :
(NO P.O.BOX)
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone Number (H);
Phone Number (M);
Email Address :
Gender :
Age :

Once I have received your present Contact details, I will draw my schedule and get back to you with your tasks for this week/next week.
Thank You For your time and You can give me a call on my US number which is roamed to Germany.

William Johnson
Tel: 347 352 0073

OH ONE MORE THING THAT LINE

if you have yahoo messenger or Hotmail to chat with i can explain more about the job....

NEVER DO THAT!!!

Hey guys iHave the same situation, but he said his name is Mario Gomes. He doesnt give me staright answers and says he's an accountant.

What kinda accountant is always out of state and sending packages everywhere?!?

Mario Gomes
1408 600 2708
OR
567-248-1400
And one time a BLOCKED number

This is the first email:
Hello Gregg Reynolds Jr,

Thank You for your timely response and expression of interest to my job offer. I am glad to inform you that your position as my Personal Assistant has been confirmed, a file as been documented for you as my new personal assistant and it's in record.

I will however like to refresh you on your duties. The most important obligation you have is keeping in touch, replying promptly to E-mails and phone calls which will show your ability to handle the job.

Be aware that your total commitment is needed on this job, as your capability of handling petty funds will be ascertained, you will be receiving and processing payments from numerous clients.
I will be calling you to speak with you on phone, to know a little more about you.
A payment will be directed to you soon to ascertain your capability of handling funds, the payment will include your first week pay to get you started as my personal assistant. When the payment gets to you, deduct $500 as your first week pay, and get back to me for further instructions. I will notify you as soon as the payment as been made.

It is important that you know your schedule and notify me if there are changes in your address or telephone numbers.

Payments are sent via Courier Service and arrive at your front door or surroundings.

Your communication is Important to me, and this Job must be taken seriously. You are assured that all conditions abiding by these offer is legit and has nothing to breach of Law.

I want your total Co-operation, Support, Availability and Trust.

Please confirm (Acknowledge) receipt of this email, by writing back so i can provide you with the delivery information.

Warm Regards,
M.Gomes
567-248-1400

Thanks so much! So did any of you end up actually doing work for him for free or something.

Con men are often nice until they have stolen your money. But you already know that.

I applied and got call from this number and he is nice guy.

Thank you so much for putting this out there.. I was ready to reply!!!!! i was also looking for a job when i came across the add..

Craiglist ad different  number
Dear Candidate,

   Thank you for your expression of interest, As you are aware, I'm looking for someone that can be prudent and reliable to work with, Someone with good understanding to work as Personal Assistant. This position is home-based for 3weeks since am out of the country on a business trip to Germany.
I get involved in Investment Networks in Canada, United States, Germany and the United Kingdom on various welfare and community service programs. I have been pretty successful in a handful of ventures. Most time i get occupied, so it is imperative for me to have a worthy assistant who can monitor and keep me up to date with my activities. Working with me is basically about instructions and following them, so  employee has to be someone with  good telephone skills. My only fear is that i may come at you impromptu sometimes, so i need someone who can be able to meet up with my irregular timings.
As my Personal Assistant, Your activities amongst other things will include;

* Running personal errands, supervisions and monitoring.
* Organizing and maintaining diaries, memos and making appointments.
* A personal reminder for Schedules, programs, flights and keeping me up to date with them as they come up.
* Making returns
* Arranging travel and accommodation.
* Handling and monitoring financial activities.
* Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence while I'm away and when needed. Making regular contacts and drop-offs on my behalf. Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities as the case maybe.

Basic wage is $500/Week

It does not matter where  you are located as long as you reside in the united states. Let me know if you will be able to offer me any/all of these services.
The job will be on a trial basis until i am able to see how well we fit in, this however does not affect your weekly wage. I will return to the United States in
July 2012 so this process will be on going till then. If you don't mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of
making this long term.
I will have some funds sent to you to complete the errands and would get back to you with more information on that, get back to me with your present
Contact Details such as:  

Full Name :
Address :
(NO P.O.BOX)
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone Number (H);
Phone Number (M);
Email Address :
Gender :
Age :

Once I have received your present Contact details, I will draw my schedule and get back to you with your tasks for this week/next week.
Thank You For your time and You can give me a call on my US number which is roamed to Germany.

William Wahlberg
Tel: +1 408 600 2708

I replied to a craigslist ad. The only difference is the persons name has change to William Johnson
with the same phone number of 347-52-0073. This is the response I received on May 5/12/2012.

Dear Candidate,

   Thank you for your expression of interest, As you are aware, I'm looking for someone that can be prudent and reliable to work with, Someone with good understanding to work as Personal Assistant. This position is home-based for 3weeks since am out of the country on a business trip to Germany.
I get involved in Investment Networks in Canada, United States, Germany and the United Kingdom on various welfare and community service programs. I have been pretty successful in a handful of ventures. Most time i get occupied, so it is imperative for me to have a worthy assistant who can monitor and keep me up to date with my activities. Working with me is basically about instructions and following them, so  employee has to be someone with  good telephone skills. My only fear is that i may come at you impromptu sometimes, so i need someone who can be able to meet up with my irregular timings.
As my Personal Assistant, Your activities amongst other things will include;

* Running personal errands, supervisions and monitoring.
* Organizing and maintaining diaries, memos and making appointments.
* A personal reminder for Schedules, programs, flights and keeping me up to date with them as they come up.
* Making returns
* Arranging travel and accommodation.
* Handling and monitoring financial activities.
* Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence while I'm away and when needed. Making regular contacts and drop-offs on my behalf. Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities as the case maybe.

Basic wage is $500/Week

It does not matter where  you are located as long as you reside in the united states. Let me know if you will be able to offer me any/all of these services.
The job will be on a trial basis until i am able to see how well we fit in, this however does not affect your weekly wage. I will return to the United States in
June 2012 so this process will be on going till then. If you don't mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of
making this long term.
I will have some funds sent to you to complete the errands and would get back to you with more information on that, get back to me with your present

Contact Details such as:

Full Name :
Address :
(NO P.O.BOX)
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone Number (H);
Phone Number (M);
Email Address :
Gender :
Age :

Once I have received your present Contact details, I will draw my schedule and get back to you with your tasks for this week/next week.
Thank You For your time and You can give me a call on my US number which is roamed to Germany.

William Johnson
Tel: 347 352 0073

This phone number was given to me in an email after I applied for a job thru Craigslist. The mans name is William Wahlberg. Below ids the response he sent me (Please beware of scams like these!) :On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 9:39 AM, William Wahlberg <thomsonlarry3@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Candidate ,
 Thank you for your expression of interest, As you are aware, I'm looking for someone that can be prudent and reliable to work with, Someone with good understanding to work as a Personal Assistant .This position is home-based for 3weeks because I'm out of the country on a business trip to Germany.  I'm a business man and also an Interior Designer by profession, I have been successful in a handful of ventures. I get involved in Investment Networks in Canada and United States to various welfare and community programs. I have a very busy schedule due to the nature of my job so it is imperative for me to have a worthy assistant who can monitor and keep me up to date with my activities. As my personal assistant, you will be provided with several duties and instructions which you are required to treat with utmost sincerity and diligent attention as mentioned which will be passed to you via email and you are also required to have a good telephone skills. You might also have some impromptu errands to run so  I need someone who will be able to meet up with the timings required for specific tasks.  As my Personal Assistant, your activities amongst others will include;

Primary Responsibilities:
* Creating orders/pick slips/invoices/credit memos.
* Processing return authorizations for me as needed.
* Running personal errands.
* supervisions and monitoring.
* Scheduling programs, flights and keeping me up to date with them.
* Acting as an alternative telephone correspondence while I'm away and when needed because I am hard on hearing so the computer will be a better means of communication between us until my arrival. Making regular contacts and drop-offs on my behalf.
* Handling and monitoring some of my financial activities as the case maybe.

Basic wage is $500 Weekly

Duties Include :
I'm sure you'll understand that I have a very busy schedule at this point. Please note that this position is not office based for now because of my frequent travels and tight schedules, it's a part-time work from home for now and the flexibility means that there will be busier weeks than others. I have reviewed  your Resume and I think I am impressed with it and would like to give you an immediate trial.  Going through my files and schedules, you will be required to run some errands for me this week/next week, while I am away. I will have some funds sent to you to carry out your duties. I will keep you informed as to what you will have to do.  If you are interested kindly get back to me with your contact details:

Full Name:
Full Address:
(NO P.O.BOX)
City:
State:
Country:
Zip Code:
Phone Number
if you have yahoo messenger or hotmail to chat with you also about the job....
Age:

Once I have received your Personal/Contact details, I will draw my schedule and get back to you with your tasks for this week/next.
Thank You For your time.

William Wahlberg
Tel: +1347 352 0073