I don't have any more information, but I do have a text.

Wow. and I was just prepping for "an online interview" for a job scout position with jobnab! This sucks

my girlfriend and i both recieved a text this morning saying the exact same thing. "Hi, I`m Ann, based on your resume you match a position I`m filling. If you register at jobnab.com we can discuss the details if you`re interested." I have only been online here and there looking for something better in the working world here recently so i could understand how they got MY number but what is odd to me is how they got my gf`s number. she has been working at the same place going on 5 years now and hasnt filled anything what-so-ever out online. what really worries me is the fact that everywhere i look people are saying that jobnab is a giant scam so wtf?! anyone care to help me out with this?

I actually do work for JobNab, and it definitely isn't a scam or a way for people to make money off of other's needs. It's actually a way to make money while doing something you can feel really good about.

Reading this, I was really amazed that people feel that way because we actually try really hard to match the right person with the right job. I will explain how it works, so that your judgments about the site can be based on more accurate information. :)

First, thousands of job scouts throughout the country search for legitimate jobs. They post them and advertise them where people can find them - AFTER they are approved and shown to be legitimate, so that no scams or BS jobs get through. The companies are actually called and asked for permission. Because it is free advertising for them, they pretty much always say yes. (I've never heard of one saying no, so far, unless the position was already filled).

Most job boards (Monster, Career Builder) charge the employer to post the ad. Therefore, the job board is focused on employer needs, not job-seeker needs. JobNab doesn't charge anyone. The company makes money because they add an option to the application that the job seeker can choose (or not choose) to select. That option is to get information about furthering their education. Schools pay the company to set them up with potential candidates for education.

Whether or not the job seeker chooses to do that, JobNab still works very hard to find the right job for that person, even if they don't get the job they applied for. If they don't get that job, then JobNab will find out about their qualifications and interests, and email them with 5 more job options that seem to suit them, based on those qualifications and interests. (like a dating site for jobs).

As soon as the person finds the job they are looking for (or decides they don't want to look anymore), they can let the company know, and JobNab will stop trying to help them find a job.

So, that is how it works. Hopefully, that makes sense and you can see that JobNab is definitely not trying to scam anyone.

Ha ha! Yeah, that was ridiculous! Definately taking that a little too personally. He sounds like a whack job, you sound like you did your homework. They sure work hard on this scam of theirs though. Sad thing is some piece of #$@! is probably making some money here.

"Hi, I'm Anne, based on your resume you match a job I am filling. If you register at jobnab.com we can discuss the details if interested."

As a freelancer, I have been working with staffing agencies for 15 years. This can't be legitimate. Don't waste any more time on them. I know a lot of you are probably desperate. That is what they prey upon. OK, I gotta go. Some lawyer in Nigeria just emailed me about some guy who died in a plane crash and now they want to put his money in my bank account! Yippeee!

I never received a call or text from this same number, but I have received a text to call about a Help Desk/Call Center job I applied for at the number 8662508061. I actually applied for a Help Desk/Call Center job for Meganiches company directly at the website. The information I was provided was the fact the company I applied for and the position as well as where it would be located (number of miles from my residence) and just confirmed the information that I sent them.

Whether or not this is a scam, I am not sure, but I will say that hourly wage of $15.88 does seem a bit skeptical now that I have been thinking about it. Chances are it is a part-time job if it is real.

Just my two cents.

I got both, like 6 sms from anna, and ann and 2 emails from rachel about jobnab matches to a resume i NEVER posted online.  i do not want to be harassed with sms in one hour.  all of the sms had different numbers and all came from 470 area code and a 902 prefix.  I just got another email today! How do i prevent getting another sms?

About two months ago I was looking for a job and came accross some site that got my information and had to deal with the emails about "jobs" that wanted me to respond with more info but they were not anything near a match for me....CSR experience and they were sending me stuff about sewage plants and government jobs I have never heard of.  After like 3 weeks of that crap I got an email from someone at jobnab.  They said they wanted to conduct a phone interview but it was actually a closed conference call and there were thousands of people nationwide on the call.  It is a scam to scam other companies into letting you post their jobs for them and then trying to scam their potential employees into clicking an ad which gives permission to harass them.  As a Jobnab "Job Scout" I have not made a penny for searching for these jobs and posting them for them and I am certain that one of my hundreds of jobs produced some leads.  They have conference calls last minute all of the time to talk about how to generate better leads and then they have most larger metro areas saturated with scouts anyways so their own company is competing with itself to scam people.  It really is a bad deal for anyone trying to find a job, and especially in an economy where it is hard enough to find a job!  The best way to find a job is to go directly to a company site in which you are interested in working and applying directly.  I'm sorry that you were scammed by this company.  I was too, but at least I don't have to take those 800 number calls/texts.

MI R - You must work for the scamming company to get so worked up.

You are correct that it was a toll free call and while the personal information was provided to them, it was done so under a false pretense. And you state no money was spent - you make the assumption that the people receiving the texts have unlimited texting. Not everyone does. Some people pay a per text rate. (primarily because they don't use texting and have no need for a text plan)

You ask for proof it's a scam - Let's review a few things -
They post job listings under different company names (such as Meganiches) under the false pretense that you are applying for a specific position with that particular company. The position does not exist and they use the information in a manner in which you never agreed to.

The text and emails state "I saw your resume online" How odd because I know for me, I have never posted my resume online. I've only applied directly to companies for specific positions. So exactly how did they get my information if it wasn't from their fraudulent job posting?

Jobnab's privacy policy states (in summary) that you can request they not use your information but that it is still provided to 3rd parties that may use the information as they see fit. So let me get this straight... People are tricked into applying for a job listing at what they think is a legitimate company. The information is then used to spam people to sell them on services and to offer "opportunities to advance your education" and the information is provided (sold) to other companies and the privacy statement isa joke and basically a big f*** you because they do not respect a person's privacy.

Oh and one more thing - on Jobnabs main page they list "top employers". This is very misleading because it makes it appear these are companies that Jobnab works with to provide people with jobs.When in fact they are  just listing top employers in the country hoping people will believe they work with them. I can say with certainty that is not the case with Google. Very slick Jobnab.

I have filed a complaint with the FTC and the state's Attorney General's Office and encourage everyone that has been scammed by these people on any level to do the same. I also have an appointment with a lawyer to discuss the fraudulent manner in which they obtain information from people.

So you called an 877 number , which is no charge , and you were on hold for 10 minutes....get a life loser, you did not spend any money, they did not steal any personal info, so why are you bitching.
No one forced you to call.
You say the web site looked suspicious, so what many sites look that way, who are you to determine that it is a scam , just because of the way it looks. Do you have any proof that it is a scam. If so, the Prove it.

it is from jobnab, I just got the text from Anna, pisses me off to no degree as I thought I was applying to an actual job but was a headhunter instead. I think they want to sell you training or info. I've also gotten email and a facebook freind request from them.. Can't stand people who try to make money off of others needs.

This number is a part of Careers Inc, which is a verification service
for employers for hundreds of different job boards. I'm a
representative of Careers and would like to clarify why you're getting
a text from us on this number.

We receive a large quantity of resumes for thousands of positions
across the country, and our job is to verify that your contact
information is correct. Employers use Careers because they get such a
massive response to job postings. It's very hard for any company to
sort through interested applicants - people are not reachable, their
phone numbers are disconnected, or their email is invalid or typo'd on
their resume. This leads to frustration on both ends, where applicants
receive no response and employers get bad contact info for an
otherwise qualified individual.

Careers attempts to contact applicants to confirm that their
information is correct - if it is not, then we help them to correct it
and update the employer on the applicant's status.

We do not ask for any sensitive information such as SSN. We do not
charge for our service. We will never ask you for anything beyond
confirming what's already in your resume on file.

Weird text from this number asking to call back.  More info, please?

Here is some info found on the net about Career Network.  According to the post below, they are the parent company for Jobnab.  You can also go to the BBB (www.bbb.org).  These companies have bad review, pultiple complaints, and DO NOT have BBB accreditation.  Check for yourself.
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Career Network, Inc., and its principals, Walter Turulis and Kathleen Key. Complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Hammond Division, on January 3, 2001. On January 3, 2001, the court granted the FTC's request for a temporary restraining order, asset freeze, and appointment of a temporary receiver. On January 9, 2001, the court entered stipulated preliminary injunction, continuing the terms of the TRO. Civil Action No: 2:01-CV-001-JM; FTC Staff Contact: Gregory A. Ashe, Bureau of Consumer Protection, 202-326-3719.
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BBB Rating
Based on BBB files, this business has a BBB Rating of F on a scale from A+ to F.
Factors that lowered this business' rating include:
?Failure to respond to one complaint filed against business.
?BBB does not have sufficient information to determine how long this business has been operating. BBB made one or more requests for background information from the business. BBB has not received a response from this business and/or has not been able to verify information received from this business.
?BBB does not have sufficient background information on this business. BBB made one or more requests for background information from the business. BBB has not received a response from this business and/or has not been able to verify information received from this business.
Factors that raised this business' rating include:
?Complaint volume filed with BBB for business of this size

I found this quote here: http://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/www.jobnab.com

"I have to laugh at the complaints. The site did ask about continuing education I opted out and then found 4 jobs that I liked and landed one of them with no sales. My roommate decided She did have an interest in more school and an educational advisor spoke to her for about 20 minutes giving her options, rates and advice No high pressure, she also found a job Makes me wonder if the above complaints are just causing trouble for a Good website. It is free to the jobseeker and found it is also free to the Employer so someone has to pay for the advertising duhhhh!!!!"

It looks like it is helping some. :)

Complete bullsh*t. It is not from a company called Careers Inc. nor is it to verify any contact info you filled out on a resume. These people do not call you, instead they send you a text with the 877 number to call.
Mine was from someone named "Anna".

Called the number back, and was told by a automated system to hold for the next customer service representative. 8 minutes later, still no one. The automated system was extremely annoying because it kept repeating these job tips on how to make a better impression by having a professional voicemail greeting, and other tips. The automated system just kept constantly talking like some valley girl.

It repeated that if you didn't want to wait to go to a websited called jobnab.com which I visited and it looked suspicious as hell. Another scam, looking for your info.

http://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/www.jobnab.com

Complete bullsh*t. It is not from a company called Careers Inc. nor is it to verify any contact info you filled out on a resume. These people do not call you, instead they send you a text with the 877 number to call.
Mine was from someone named "Anna".

Called the number back, and was told by a automated system to hold for the next customer service representative. 8 minutes later, still no one. The automated system was extremely annoying because it kept repeating these job tips on how to make a better impression by having a profession voicemail greeting, and other tips. The automated system just kept constantly talking like some valley girl.

It repeated that if you didn't want to wait to go to a websited called jobnab.com which I visited and it looked suspicious as hell. Another scam, looking for your info.

http://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/www.jobnab.com

I haven't called them back.  Not sure if I'm going to.

Has anyone else received a text from this number?