I really appreciate this , they have contacted me for employment but no social was asked yet only testing for typing

Your message might carry some weight if you could spell the word "some" correctly.

*legit

I never heard of these guys before and today have gotten at least 7 calls and multiple emails about the same position - all from different people.  I also have 4 emails in my inbox.  Made the mistake of answering & the guy i talked to kept changing his story -  contract, no permanent, no contract with long-term option.  Fraud, scam,egit whatever I would never work for them based on lack of communication
& characte.  When i was a recruiter I may call & email but never both 5+ times per day.

I receive an email from sanjay.nair@collabera.com

He was very pushy on me sending things right away with any other recruiter or my  which was a red flag. Then told me not to apply for this position or my application will be void. I thought that was strange. Many companies only recruit with one firm so jobs will not show up multiple places any. I call the corporate office and they had many extensions that did not work. So then I know this company was a fake.

They did a good job at making a website with many office numbers from all over the world. However with today's technology with Google voice anyone can make numbers that reach anyone in any areas code. Another thing is they have many LinkedIn profiles I think to make their company seem legit. I did a http://www.spokeo.com/ search on the email and number and I go the following:

collabera.com appears to be a valid mail server.
IP Address:
archilles.g-c-i.com  66.246.63.195
ironport.g-c-i.com  66.246.63.209

I did a search on his number ((973) 774-1093) and they are with the following carrier : Paetec Communications, Inc. -
Paetec aka Windstream Communications Paetec knowingly provides VioP Services to scammers allowing them to harass and rip off people - they don't respond to complaints, Internet

Below scam report on line: Here is the link  http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Paetec-aka-Windstream-Communications/internet/Paetec-aka-Windstream-Communications-Paetec-knowingly-provides-VioP-Services-to-scammers-862703

The email address seemed to be an alias
After I did not respond after 25 mins, he never called back or replied my email. Probably scamming other person.

India seems to be the next SCAM Nation of the world due to many companies outsourcing labor to companies that handle sensitive data like social security numbers and addresses. I closed my citibank account due to being Identify theft by a fake debit collection agency claiming I owed money and found out I double payed the balance because my information was stolen. Protect yourself. I now do not work with companies who out course sensitive data jobs overseas.

Here is there website http://www.collabera.com/services/

Thank you also for providing a great post as my feelings were correct

Here is my reply (You might be able to utilize this to attempt to verify the company's legitimacy):

Before answering your questions below, I would like to ask you some questions regarding your company.  Some of these questions might not pertain to recruiting agencies.  Please complete the ones that are.

1.    May I have your business license number?
2.    Do you belong to the Chamber of Commerce?
3.    May I call your local Chamber of Commerce?
4.    What is the name of your banker so I can verify your statements?
5.    May I have your broker's license number?
6.    Would you mind going with me to speak with my bank officer?
7.    What state/country agencies are you registered with?
8.    What sort of references can you provide?
9.    Can you give me addresses where I can see samples of your work?
10.    Do you mind if I get a second opinion?
11.    May I call your embassy about that?
12.    Do you mind if I check with the local authorities?
13.    May I have your contractor's license number?
14.    Do you mind if I call the AMA (American Medical Association)?
15.    Do you mind if I call the ABA (American Bar Association)?
16.    Do you mind if I call the Banking Commission?
17.    Will you show your Trustee papers to my lawyer?
18.    Do you mind if I verify that procedure with my banker and/or my attorney?
19.    Will you wait while I contact the account holder to verify the check?

I don't think I'm calling this guy on the phone.  I have contracted for over 20 years and never have I been given a list of questions like this:

?    Legal Name (As per Social Security Card):
?    Date of Birth (day and Month) in MM/DD format:  
?    Authorization to Work lawfully in United Stated for Artech Information Systems:
?    Current Location:-  
?    Availability to Start:
?    Currently working (Yes/ No):  
?    If yes, FTE or Contract:
?    Have you worked with Ericsson (Yes/ No):  
?    If yes : (Full-time or contractor):
?    Duration (Start Date (MM/DD) and End Date (MM/DD) and Reporting Manager:
?    Current Location:  
?    Distance from work location:  
?    Compensation (Current OR Most recent assignment):  
?    Availability for Interview:  
?    Availability to Join:  

before I even see a Job Requirements document.  Hmm, I think I'll reply to them with my list of questions.......

I just received a call from a very similar number from Artech.  I have replied to the "recruiter's" email.  I will see where this goes and chime back in here.  I am fed up with constantly having to check the validity or a prospective employer.  I get at least 3 scam job leads a day right now.  They have asked for my SSN #, etc.  Who is going after these a***oles?  Where I'm from, if you steal from someone, you are going to get your a** kicked, go to jail, or both.  I work with Indians all the time who are nice and have a strong work ethic.  I've always thought that India could be one of our best allies.  There are bad guys in every group I suppose! :/   I'll let you know how this phone conversation goes in 10 minutes from this posting.

I get periodic emails from this three separate Indian-related "IT" companies for jobs that are not IT jobs.  Every time I hear from one of them for a job, I hear from the other two the same day or the next day.  The jobs are ALWAYS 8 months long in the emails.  No company is going to pay three separate recruiters for a $14 an hour temp position.

They're fishing/farming/searching for personal data.  I turn them down every time and ask them not to contact me again, but they use a different "person" each time to do it.  I'm down to blocking their domains at this point.

I see you using caps in your response of having a job.  It is obvious you are a fake representative for that company.  Do us a favor, stop scamming for that company.  The telephone number fake as well as your posting.

These guys are legit. I get a paid twice as much as in the past with other recruiters. Yes the Indian accents are difficult to understand. The only reason they seem aggressive is because they are trying to help you find a job. BLAH BLAH BLAH

Just kidding! I was trying to follow the script used by the Artech scammers that are posting on this thread. ARTECH is a SCAM. Big time.

I am actually insulted by the fact that they think they can con me with such stupid, clumsy, pidgin english.

Maybe Artech should try scamming some of their own, homegrown idiots. I hear India and P*** are full of them.

"Recruiter" - if you're really a recruiter for one of these outfits, then I'd say you're a perfect representative of most of the third-party recruiters I've dealt with (Indian and non-Indian alike). That's why I no longer speak to them. They will ring that phone right off my wall at any time of night or day if they think they can make any money off of me, but if they decide I'm not useful to them, they'll never return or even acknowledge a call or email. (That won't stop them from spamming me about out-of-state jobs that I'm not even qualified for, though.) Pragmatic? Yes. Professional? No. It is needlessly rude and cultivates ill will. Combine that with your vulturine reputation, and eventually even the most desperate job-seekers will distrust you. And then you'll lose your job too.

On the other hand, "Recruiter," if you're just another frustrated job seeker who's trying to make those guys look bad, you really don't need to waste your time. They make themselves look bad. They don't have to name-call or insult people openly... their contempt is so thick, you can practically smell it.

I have no idea who it was.

I got this call, picked it up and the person on the other side listened, then hung up about 5 seconds later... super sketchy

ITS NOT A SCAM..IT REALLY HELPED ME IN GETTING A JOB IN THIS TIME..WHY YOU PPL ARE CURSING..THEY ARE HELPING US...

Hunted hard but can see no curses round here nor anyone suggesting it is a Scam number.    Are you sure you got the correct site?

SCAM!!!

They a consulting company helping to get us job.

a head hunting company out on the east coast. they saw your resume somewhere. Most of these recruiters are subbed from India.

got call from 973 993 9383  what company is this?

Well, they are legit. I worked a contract for almost twice as much per hour than with other recruiters. They have never shafted me one penny. The Indian voice is hard to understand and they are aggressive, but in your behalf. It may depend on what recruiter outfit of theirs you are dealing with. After all, a company always has some bad apples until they weed them out. Hope this helps!

I searched IBM web site for Artech and they are listed as ligit.

http://www-03.ibm.com/employment/us/files/BlueDirect.pdf


IBM International Business Machines Corporation P.O. Box 12195, 3039 Cornwallis Road Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709
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As we value our supplier's autonomy in selecting their employees, the supplier listing below is provided for informational purposes only. You are free to independently pursue a relationship with any of the suppliers in the list. Given the nature of a Predominant Supplier solution, you should pursue employment with the supplier that best fits your employment strategy. (If you are interested in working on assignments within a specific LOB, then you should pursue employment with one of the suppliers approved for that LOB.) This information is not to be construed or presented as an endorsement or recommendation by IBM.
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Line of Business (LOB) Supported
Supplier
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?    ARTECH INFORMATION SYSTEMS, LLC*
240 Cedar Knolls Road, Suite 100 Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
? CDI 1717 Arch Street
35th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103
?    COLLABERA (formerly GCI )* 25 Airport Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
?    INFINITE COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC *
15201 Diamondback Dr.

Everytime they call we should report it....shine light on the evil that hides in the dark. Yes, I may have gotten the scam today with the promise of a job but became suspicious when they wanted my SSN to perform a background check for their client prior to an interview. It's sad but these people are just roaches and really never do anything good for humanity. Too lazy to earn a honest living, instead want to trick people into losing a dollar. Other numbers 973.967.3438 with a weak website too.

Woman named Dilpreet Kaur
(973) 993-9383 Ext.3342

Contacted me via e-mail about a local job, so I gave her my phone number. She called me back within a couple of minutes. Went through the standard stuff, then she said she needed all my past w2's or copies of paycheck stubs since 2003 to verify my employment and I told her that would be the first time anyone has asked me for that information ever, and that  I have references that can be verified, she kept insisting, I hung up on her.

LAMET,

Thank you for this information. This very helpful and valuable information...

Concerned

ARTICLES AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET ABOUT EMPLOYMENT SCAMS /IDENTITY THEFT


Identity Thieves Prowling for Job Seekers
Fake job ads up 345% as recession creates opportunities for scam artists
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/03/job_scams.html

It is never a good idea to give out your social security number or any part of it (last 4 digits). You don't know who these people are or if there is any tapping between point A and point B. I'm like anyone who needs to find work but I would not want to become a victim of identify theft to obtain employment. As I see it, this is not a good trade off...

i just got a call from them and I could not understand one word of the lady's message.  I may call back just to screw with them

Not a good company to do any business, very poor service. Rude behaviour once you start working.

They offered a position starting at $14.00, Then they reduced it by a dollar until they got to about $10.00. If you get an offer it wont be real.