Conversation with datebaselink01 at 9/29/2010 3:48:16 PM on mepolite@ymail.com (yahoo)

(3:48:55 PM) Michael (Yahoo): I recieved an email concerning a resume I sent in response to a job listing on craigslist.org for a customer service position.
(3:49:10 PM) datebaselink01: Hello
(3:49:13 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Hi
(3:49:37 PM) datebaselink01: How are you doing today?
(3:49:57 PM) Michael (Yahoo): I'm doing very well; thank you for asking. And yourself?
(3:50:09 PM) datebaselink01: Great
(3:50:17 PM) datebaselink01: So are you ready for the interview?
(3:50:23 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Yes
(3:50:59 PM) datebaselink01: Good day...Personal manager for Date Base Link , a company d escribed with great history was established in 2009 with a commitment to provide a range of computer products that would stand up to the demands of the Washington market..I am here to interview you for the position you seek with our company.Can we proceed ?
(3:51:17 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Yes
(3:51:19 PM) datebaselink01: What's your Fullname,Age,sex and where are you currently located ?
(3:51:48 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Michael Polite, 32 - Male in San Diego, California
(3:53:19 PM) datebaselink01: In order to proceed with the interview your cell number would be needed.
(3:53:33 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 6199406009
(3:54:32 PM) datebaselink01: A code would be sent to your cell number now just to have you registered
(3:55:49 PM) Michael (Yahoo): I'm sorry, registered with what exactly?
(3:56:21 PM) datebaselink01: i have to have you registered on here first
(3:56:47 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Alright, when will the code come?
(3:57:08 PM) datebaselink01: very soon
(3:57:58 PM) datebaselink01: Why do you want this job,what do you understand by the term"pettycash" and are you currently employed ?
(3:59:49 PM) Michael (Yahoo): The position I responded to asked for a person with experience in cusgtomer service. Some one with good time management skills and an ability to perform problem resolution. This describes my experience and skill set perfectly.
(4:00:17 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Pettycash is a term used to define money with no set purpose except to be used as needed.
(4:00:28 PM) Michael (Yahoo): No, I am not currently employed.
(4:00:31 PM) datebaselink01: the code would be sent now and its a 5 digit number and i would need the number to have it activated okay.
(4:00:37 PM) Michael (Yahoo): ok
(4:01:02 PM) datebaselink01: the code has been sent
(4:01:06 PM) datebaselink01: Got it?
(4:01:19 PM) Michael (Yahoo): No, I haven't recieved anything
(4:01:31 PM) datebaselink01: it has been sent to your cell phone
(4:01:56 PM) datebaselink01: Got it?
(4:02:17 PM) Michael (Yahoo): No, I still havent recieved anything. Is it an SMS?
(4:02:23 PM) datebaselink01: yes
(4:02:30 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Nothing yet.
(4:02:43 PM) datebaselink01: Okay i would have to resend it
(4:03:01 PM) datebaselink01: DO u know how to make use of ms excel and whats ur typing speed ?
(4:03:58 PM) Michael (Yahoo): I am proficient with all of Microsofts Office suite, including Excel. I've not had my typing speed tested so any number I gave you would just be a guess.
(4:06:24 PM) datebaselink01: Am i communicating?
(4:06:58 PM) Michael (Yahoo): I'm sorry; I don't think I understand the question.
(4:07:10 PM) Michael (Yahoo): I still haven't recieved an SMS
(4:07:14 PM) datebaselink01: How would you describe your work ethics and are you comfortable with the fact that this is an online/work from home job?
(4:08:58 PM) Michael (Yahoo): If i had to describe my work ethics I'd say strong. The position was'nt described as a work from home or telecommuting job - but rather one that was from a call center. I have no problem with a work from home position.
(4:10:25 PM) datebaselink01: This is a work from home job where you will be doing data entry clerk(accounting related)work will be sent to you daily via emails and u are to submit work back Very well....i would like to tell you more about this job offer As a Payroll and Data Entry Clerk, you will: *Enter admission and billing data for clients and payroll information for employees into the computer system, and forward documentation to the appropriate processing center. to me at the end of the day via email...
(4:10:32 PM) datebaselink01: *Maintain client/employee records, and distribute copies of compliance documentation to appropriate branch staff based on Company approved standardized paper flow.
(4:10:43 PM) datebaselink01: *Ensure all client and employee files are current and complete, interface with administrative staff to gather deficient or inaccurate documents, and notify the manager when employees do not respond to requests for needed documentation And any other related data entry tasks as it may be assigned by the supervisor. I believe you can handle all of this at any giving time?
(4:11:01 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Yes
(4:11:36 PM) datebaselink01: Good
(4:11:38 PM) datebaselink01: NEXT IS PAYROLL & WORKING SCHEDULE 1. How man hours are you willing to Work per day? ( 5hr Maximum ) 2. What time range? ( Morning Section 8am-12noon or Afternoon section 3pm-6pm ) 3. Payroll Interval? ( Weekly or Bi-weekly ) 4. Payroll Method? ( Bank transfer or Check ) We offer $19 per hour
(4:13:08 PM) Michael (Yahoo): I can work 4hrs /day, and would be best in the morning. I am comfortable being paid bi-weekly and prefer Checks
(4:13:51 PM) datebaselink01: the code has just been sent again
(4:14:05 PM) datebaselink01: Got it?
(4:14:18 PM) Michael (Yahoo): I've yet to recieve anything.
(4:15:07 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Also, the job you're descibing is nothing like the ad I responded to.
(4:15:33 PM) datebaselink01: Just to inform you that Date Base Link would be providing u with a mini office equipments that would be use for the data compliement. the following would be sent to you * Dell Notebook Pentium D Duo Processor 1800 mGHZ, 120 Gigg HDD, 1G Internal Memory. * All in One Printer, Scanner, Fax and Photocopier Machine. * Microsoft Office and Microsoft Operating Systems ( Service Packs 2 ) * Mini-Office Stationaries.
(4:16:19 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Ok
(4:16:45 PM) Michael (Yahoo): is there an alternative registration method. I don't seem to be getting your code
(4:17:08 PM) datebaselink01: It would be sent to your email okay
(4:17:16 PM) Michael (Yahoo): ok
(4:17:23 PM) datebaselink01: funds would be sent to you for the purchase of the following softwares that will be needed during your orientation and training. * $150 For BS 1 Accounting software which is to be purchased Next week. * $150 For Peach Tree Software ( US Patent Single Users Pack ) * You deduct $200 for your self for signing Bonus ( This is to help to Multivate staff towards commencement ) * Telegram the the rest to the Shipping agent to effect Shipping Logistics for your Equipments Listed below. ( this is to be done via Western Union money Transfer or Money Gram )and the shipping agent is located at Texas.
(4:19:10 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Ok
(4:20:53 PM) datebaselink01: Also the accounting department would require the following information to complete your payroll and have you registered on the administrative desk......
(4:20:59 PM) datebaselink01: Your Fullname......... Contact address....... Home and cell phone #..... Email address.......
(4:23:12 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Is there a secure website i can use to register this personal information? I'm uncomfortbale using Yahoo for sensitive data.
(4:23:40 PM) datebaselink01: Presently no
(4:24:12 PM) Michael (Yahoo): I'm sorry. Whats your name?
(4:24:34 PM) datebaselink01: Dr kelvin ford
(4:26:04 PM) Michael (Yahoo): OK
(4:26:36 PM) Michael (Yahoo): I can give you my email address and name,unfortunatly I wont be able to give you my physical address via Yahoo, since this is an unsecure connection
(4:27:29 PM) datebaselink01: Could you have it sent to my email?
(4:28:30 PM) Michael (Yahoo): No, I can not. Is there a phone number I can call you at?
(4:29:46 PM) datebaselink01: I wont be able to receive calls at this time
(4:30:44 PM) datebaselink01: This is done online because its an online position where you will be working from home
(4:31:02 PM) datebaselink01: i have to register you for docunmentation
(4:31:48 PM) datebaselink01: Please i hope you do understand that
(4:32:57 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 91942
(4:33:02 PM) Michael (Yahoo): I got teh code
(4:33:07 PM) datebaselink01: Good
(4:33:21 PM) datebaselink01: please you are almose done with the interview
(4:34:01 PM) datebaselink01: i would need the informations to have it docunmented
(4:34:54 PM) Michael (Yahoo): wait, it sent me another code 67483
(4:35:53 PM) datebaselink01: it was sent to you twice but the first one has been used
(4:37:20 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 43876
(4:37:22 PM) Michael (Yahoo): another one
(4:37:35 PM) Michael (Yahoo): how many times did you send it
(4:37:46 PM) datebaselink01: Not to worry i already have you activated
(4:37:50 PM) datebaselink01: it was sent 3 times
(4:38:08 PM) datebaselink01: when you told me that you had not received it thats why
(4:39:00 PM) Michael (Yahoo): ok can you make it stop? I've gotten 6 more and they keep coming. My cell phone is per per sms so this is starting to cost me
(4:39:26 PM) datebaselink01: Okay
(4:39:35 PM) Michael (Yahoo): do you want these numbers?
(4:39:40 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 64847
(4:39:43 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 98474
(4:39:46 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 98682
(4:39:53 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 29485
(4:39:57 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 16372
(4:40:03 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 98972
(4:40:09 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 45678
(4:40:12 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 90872
(4:40:23 PM) Michael (Yahoo): they're still coming. what did you do?
(4:40:36 PM) datebaselink01: No
(4:40:55 PM) datebaselink01: i have requested it to stop
(4:41:12 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 82903
(4:41:16 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 00908
(4:41:19 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 78391
(4:41:25 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 98723
(4:41:29 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 87634
(4:41:32 PM) Michael (Yahoo): 79453
(4:44:02 PM) datebaselink01: Hello
(4:44:14 PM) Michael (Yahoo): hi, i got disconnected
(4:44:21 PM) Michael (Yahoo): the sms are still coming
(4:44:37 PM) datebaselink01: serious
(4:44:54 PM) datebaselink01: i had stopped it from this end
(4:46:10 PM) datebaselink01: has it stopped?
(4:46:15 PM) Michael (Yahoo): i have gotten 63 so far, and it cost me $.15 / sms
(4:46:44 PM) datebaselink01: could you switch off your cell phone and put it back on later
(4:47:28 PM) Michael (Yahoo): thats not going to stop them. pllus im waiting for a call from a real job.
(4:47:31 PM) Michael (Yahoo): come on son
(4:47:40 PM) Michael (Yahoo): youer goign to send me money then i send you some back
(4:47:46 PM) Michael (Yahoo): then your check that you sent bounces
(4:47:48 PM) Michael (Yahoo): and youre gone
(4:47:50 PM) Michael (Yahoo): right?
(4:47:54 PM) Michael (Yahoo): thats the scam?
(4:48:06 PM) datebaselink01: what do you mean
(4:48:12 PM) Michael (Yahoo): ...
(4:48:14 PM) Michael (Yahoo): come on doc
(4:48:25 PM) Michael (Yahoo): a Dr. with no phone?
(4:48:42 PM) Michael (Yahoo): a Dr. that uses "UR" in conversation
(4:49:12 PM) Michael (Yahoo): The address you use is for an Attorney
(4:49:34 PM) Michael (Yahoo): I'm sure he'd appreciate learning a scammer is using his place of businesses address
(4:50:00 PM) Michael (Yahoo): But can i ask you something.. for real.
(4:50:09 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Why scam people who are looking for work?
(4:50:23 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Why waste peoples time and worse... try to steal from them.
(4:50:34 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Because thats what youre trying to do... steal.
(4:50:48 PM) Michael (Yahoo): Are you even in the US?