If you get a job offer - and are asked to reply to a free, web based email address, use caution. A real business has a real web page. A check on whois.com will give you the registration details of the web page. Remember- job interviews are done in person. Not by email, text, fax, or chat. If they want to conduct an interview by Yahoo chat, there are problems. Use the internet to search everything about the company. Names, address, phone numbers, everything. If there is ever a mention of an advance 'fee' for the job - it's a scam.

How much did you get paid to write that? Hope it wasn't much because nobody believes you.

Or should I say believe's you? LOL. Illiterate scammer.

Linwood Fabric, is not a company that scam's. Anyone who think's this are pure loser's.

Hi this just happened to me too!!!! I posted that I needed a job yesterday on cl and Simon Robbert emailed me and he gave me the exact same number (702-825-1248) and he told me to download yahoo messenger,too! Except my job was to post ads on cl. For some reason the ads didn't go through and he got super mad! He asked me to post this: "Data Entry/Payroll clerk needed Looking for a Payroll clerk/ Data Entry Services Full range of payroll services available. Any applicate should be up to 20 years and above and this position is also suitable for sitting at home mom or anybody that need extra income. Please if interested email your cover letter/resume for review to   katherineirb@gmail.com  for more details. Compensation $1200 per week". Something seemed fishy to me so I decided to Google his name and I thank God that I found this page. I confronted him and he didn't reply back he even deleted his yahoo messenger. So anyone who is reading this please be careful!!!! Stay away from anyone who works at Linwood fabric! God bless you!

Just got a text message last night from a Simon Robbert asking me if I had found a job yet after I had posted a CL ad looking for employment. Turns out he represents Linwoodfabric company. Asks me if I would like to fill the only position open as a post clerk. My wife and I began to look into this after I had set up yahoo messenger to talk with him and he had asked me to go out and purchase Versa check forms #1000, #3000 or #900. He then asked if I had a printer and envelopes. He said to email him the receipts for any materials purchased and they would reimburse me. Once I saw all the scam details reported for this cpany I immediately ended all conversation with this individual. The cell number in which he texted me from is 702-825-1248 so beware!

Same thing just happened to me this morning. I put up an ad for organizing skills offered, and I got a response back from a guy named Simon Robbert from Linwood Fabric.... I knew right off the bat that it was a scam because he replied to my email within LITERALLY  2 seconds, and it was a lengthy email saying how i would have to buy materials for payroll, and then i would be paid 1200 a month via western union - scam.

Mine started with Craigslist too. Got 14 replies. All were scams. And frank rich was one of them from Linwood fabrics but he goes by rich frank now. How do we stop this?

I put an ad on craigslist for a personal assistant, and received two responses. One from linwood fabrics from frank rich, and another from Bob david about a nanny position. I knew right off they were scams, but was curious about it. The same thing happened  with wanting me to print checks, and buy the materials with my own money and be reimbursed..smh! These scumbags just want personal information so they can rob you. BEWARE of something that seems to good to be true. It usually is. Keep exposing them

I just got the same message after applying for the position of admin assistant two days ago on craiglist.
It such scam... people who defrauds others ... and ride you into debt in the exchange for their own fortune.

So sad... the fool is definitely not smart enough.

Hmmm interesting... I just applied for Admin Assistant position, it turned out to be a UK React Surveys company seeking mystery shoppers... the e-mails i was receiving looked very professional and on the point...they were from Stephanie Ellen Swift... the "director" of the company even called to make an arrangement about first assignment... no trust for them i guess?

what happened during your scam?

Did they send you an official looking email?

Beware!
The new scam from "Stephanie Miller" and "Stephanie Ellen Swift" @+44 702-404-7903
...Thank god I looked up the number, is for an "Administrative Assistant" *Or buried in the message* a "Mystery shopper" praying on the unemployed...B*****ds...

so i backtraced his ip adress 98.138.31.201 for richard franzack. F****ng jack*** needs to burn alive.

I got one from the same Richard Franczak  after posting an ad for child care/pet care, almost identical to what Liz described. I'm lucky I googled him because I almost went along with it.

how did you report him cause I would love to do it and see him and his false company stop before he can get anyone else

I got the same thing and UPS call me after I tried to find out where the envelops were and said that the account info was false and a scam, I talked back with the guy who told me it was a good an secure job but its not if you call the number some guy answers and he does not give name of who is or what company he is from

i received a txt from a Richard Franczak saying that he was from a fabric company and wanted me to write checks for his company and mail them, UPS stopped the check and told me it was a scam has anyone else had this. This Richard Franczak used this name in a nanny caregiver ad please let me know

This call is a scam do not call it or answer if it calls you, they will take your money and you could end up in prison for fraud or fake checks!

What business has this number?

Omg thank God I looked up his number!  Im supposed to meet delivery  next week! Damn Thomas Reed!

another giveaway is that he never states where he is locating exactly.  Driving times around here vary greatly with the time of day and even a short trip can take a long time and with the current fuel pricing, that can become expensive.

My wife received an almost word for word identiical letter.  Told her right away it was BS.  after, checking here, I am glad to say my radar is still working fine.

Oh Yeah.
Then YOÚ'LL get in trouble and MUST pay it ALL back, because it came out of your account.
I know it Sucks.
We were happy once we got the check though.

The same thing happened to me.
They sent my mother a $4,899 check.
We were going to cash it.
But I investigated in it. Because its sort of strang that we never talked to him on phone.

SEE, what they want you to do. Is take money out the bank, with YOUR account that isn't really THERE.
Then send their "Driver" some of the money you received.
So I was thinking, "Why didn't he just seperate the checks?"
Then. I found out it was a scam.

I got to give it to em'.
They tricked lots of people.

Don't cash it ,,,,,or you will be sorry

This is the original e=-mail that I was sent it might be missing a few parts, but this is how they work,,,,,,Hello and How are you doing ? Sorry for the late response. We are have been busy
with our moving plans as we're crossing the Atlantic and it has not
been an easy task.It's good to hear from you.We got your resume
showing an interest for the Nanny/Caregiver Position.Our preference is
a reliable and responsible nanny for our 5 years old and 7 years old
kids(Louis- Alexander,a boy and Alicia,a girl who is the eldest).Your
resume has been viewed and considered.Your level and experience is
okay by us. Our kids are very,,,,(,I missed part of this,,,,too much hassle sorry)
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   resume has been viewed and considered.Your level and experience is
   okay by us. Our kids are very dear to us and they mean the world to me
   and my wife.Your service with our family would commence from the 22th
   of Feb, 2011 and we would be needing  your service for more than a
   year. We are looking for a humble, loving and caring Nanny that will
   treat Louis- Alexander and Alicia as if they are related because we've
   had bad experience with a Nanny in the United Kingdom and we would not
   want such issue to recall itself again hence why we are looking for a
   reliable nanny ourself that is why we did not go through a recruiter
   also and more so, we have limited time left to arrive the States as we
   will begin work immediately when we arrive, so that is why we want to
   successfully secure the service of a responsible and reliable nanny
   ahead of time as we would not be able to look for childcare when we
   arrive.

   We are from a family of four and I am married to the most loving and
   understanding woman in this world. Can we count on you to take good
   care of Louis- Alexander and Alicia while me and my wife are away to
   our different fields of work ? Louis- Alexander and Alicia are very
   adorable kids and they mean alot to the family.I am a Financial Expert
   by profession and I'm also into financial consultancy while my wife is
   in the medical field and She's a Paediatric Nurse by profession.I am
   currently working with The HSBC BANK,England,United Kingdom as a
   Financial Expert and living in England with my family.I'm moving to
   the United States as I have been offered a well paying Job and I'm
   relocationg in about a week's time from now with my family though the
   Job Position is very demanding but it worths the pay.


   My name is Thomas A Reed, while my wife's name is Teresa Reed,During
   my stay in the United States,I will be working The Federal Deposit
   Insurance Corporation in the United States as a Financial Consultant
   which would last for more than 36 Months.Your services would be
   required from Monday-Friday around 12 noon to 5pm in the evening. You
   can choose to make this a live-in or live-out position. Mean while, I
   will also like to know your time frame availability to see if this
   matches your time frame. More so, I might be needing your service
   occassionally on weekends and holidays but you'll have been notified
   earlier for such.Your weekly pay would be $500 plus some other
   incentives but that depends on how hardworking and reliable you are.
   Tax would be worked and taken care of by you when you receive your
   pay,I'll tell you more about the kids so as to know more about them
   before we arrive and know what to look forward to when you meet them
   in person.

   They are fun to be with and very outgoing,They are neat and They are
   not naughty,as myself and my wife has brought them up in the way of
   the lord,They are very cool and obedient so you have nothing to worry
   about,They like playing with their age  groups or mates,they love
   swimming,going to the beach,going to museums,dancing,playing
   games,reading textbooks,contemporary paintings,
   pictures,scrabbles,ludo games,going to the parks,watching
   T.V,cartoons,playing rugby,cycling and skateboarding,riding their
   bicycles,football,walking and sight seeing.Take good care of them and
   pick them up later in the day at school.You will always take them out
   once in awhile. They are not choosy when it comes to food,but they
   like pizzaz alot.I believe you are fit for this position in as much
   you will prove yourself a reliable and and good person.We would expect
   your service to commence by the 22th of Feb, 2011,as such our expected
   arrival to the United States would be towards 21st of Feb,2011 in
   order for you to be around and available to assist in the setting up
   of the house on that day, being that our belongings and furniture
   which are in charge of the shipper are bound to arrive soon.

   We have concluded plans and arrangements to issue out an upfront
   payment inorder to secure your service prior to our arrival and ahead
   of time and to show our commitment and seriousness on our part.As your
   transportation,we would work out something worthwhile and make
   provision for transport allowance, which will be paid together with
   your wages, regardless of your distance.You are to evaluate your total
   cost of transportation from your destination to our new residence and
   provide me with the cost,that it could be brought together with your
   chosen remuneration from what we are offering.


   Please note that our preference is an individual (Nanny/Babysitter)
   with extremely good conduct,well mannered,considerably accommodating
   and loving.If you are ready to accept this offer,it will be mostly
   appreciated to send us your information to mail out the payment.You
   can get hold of me on +44 702 404 6870

   Full Name to be on Check:.............................
   Address:...................................................(NOT P.O BOX)
   City:......................................................
   State:.....................................................
   Zip Code:...................................................
   Phone(Both Home and Cell):.....................................................

   Urgent reply will be duly appreciated and if you have any question to
   ask me i will be happy if you can state it in your response to this
   offer.We look forward to having you as one of the family member.Thanks
   and I await your response.

   Regards.


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I feel cheated I was only offered 500.00

I really don't think there is any way to get them,  unless you follow through and be a very good PI and your might just do it.  someone needs to follow through with the police involved.

This one is Thomas A. Reed from england, moving next month.  Having furniture moved by shippers.  That is where they usually get you, they want you to help them by sending some of the money they send you to the shippers.  But the check bounces after about 2 weeks.  And YOU are responsible for all the money!!!!