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I applied to a job via craigslist post. Person contacted me and asked a few qualification questions. My email disclosed my website, and resume and Linkedin.
They then proceeded to ask me for job references. I said I would like to learn more about the company and their website and location and they refused to provide any info by stating they can't provide any info until I give them references. To add to the matter, their email is company_name@gmail.com, the email did not contain persons name or signature or anything. Is that a normal practice or should I be wary in my proceedings?
references employment-agreement
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I applied to a job via craigslist post. Person contacted me and asked a few qualification questions. My email disclosed my website, and resume and Linkedin.
They then proceeded to ask me for job references. I said I would like to learn more about the company and their website and location and they refused to provide any info by stating they can't provide any info until I give them references. To add to the matter, their email is company_name@gmail.com, the email did not contain persons name or signature or anything. Is that a normal practice or should I be wary in my proceedings?
references employment-agreement
edited Mar 16 '16 at 20:17
sÇÂɯÉÂÅ¿
47336
asked Mar 16 '16 at 16:33
Stanley VM
48548
137
Run! Run like the wind!
– Marv Mills
Mar 16 '16 at 16:35
66
That just screams "SCAM!" to me
– DLS3141
Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
79
This is a bottom-feeder recruiter, at best. An identity thief, at worst.
– Wesley Long
Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
18
Yup. I can't think of any possible scenario that reasonably explains this other than this "job" being a front for somebody who wants to get your references. Probably some unscrupulous recruiter. Or worse. Do not give them anything.
– Francine DeGrood Taylor
Mar 16 '16 at 16:40
20
yeah upon further investigation i found out that it is a front of some sort as they have spammed many job websites with various emails as a carpet cleaning business which was ok with paying a substantial salary to a web designer hahaha thank you all for the info
– Stanley VM
Mar 16 '16 at 17:07
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up vote
74
down vote
favorite
up vote
74
down vote
favorite
I applied to a job via craigslist post. Person contacted me and asked a few qualification questions. My email disclosed my website, and resume and Linkedin.
They then proceeded to ask me for job references. I said I would like to learn more about the company and their website and location and they refused to provide any info by stating they can't provide any info until I give them references. To add to the matter, their email is company_name@gmail.com, the email did not contain persons name or signature or anything. Is that a normal practice or should I be wary in my proceedings?
references employment-agreement
edited Mar 16 '16 at 20:17
sÇÂɯÉÂÅ¿
47336
asked Mar 16 '16 at 16:33
Stanley VM
48548
I applied to a job via craigslist post. Person contacted me and asked a few qualification questions. My email disclosed my website, and resume and Linkedin.
They then proceeded to ask me for job references. I said I would like to learn more about the company and their website and location and they refused to provide any info by stating they can't provide any info until I give them references. To add to the matter, their email is company_name@gmail.com, the email did not contain persons name or signature or anything. Is that a normal practice or should I be wary in my proceedings?
references employment-agreement
edited Mar 16 '16 at 20:17
sÇÂɯÉÂÅ¿
47336
asked Mar 16 '16 at 16:33
Stanley VM
48548
edited Mar 16 '16 at 20:17
sÇÂɯÉÂÅ¿
47336
edited Mar 16 '16 at 20:17
sÇÂɯÉÂÅ¿
47336
edited Mar 16 '16 at 20:17
sÇÂɯÉÂÅ¿
47336
47336
asked Mar 16 '16 at 16:33
Stanley VM
48548
asked Mar 16 '16 at 16:33
Stanley VM
48548
asked Mar 16 '16 at 16:33
Stanley VM
48548
48548
137
Run! Run like the wind!
– Marv Mills
Mar 16 '16 at 16:35
66
That just screams "SCAM!" to me
– DLS3141
Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
79
This is a bottom-feeder recruiter, at best. An identity thief, at worst.
– Wesley Long
Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
18
Yup. I can't think of any possible scenario that reasonably explains this other than this "job" being a front for somebody who wants to get your references. Probably some unscrupulous recruiter. Or worse. Do not give them anything.
– Francine DeGrood Taylor
Mar 16 '16 at 16:40
20
yeah upon further investigation i found out that it is a front of some sort as they have spammed many job websites with various emails as a carpet cleaning business which was ok with paying a substantial salary to a web designer hahaha thank you all for the info
– Stanley VM
Mar 16 '16 at 17:07
 |Â
show 5 more comments
137
Run! Run like the wind!
– Marv Mills
Mar 16 '16 at 16:35
66
That just screams "SCAM!" to me
– DLS3141
Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
79
This is a bottom-feeder recruiter, at best. An identity thief, at worst.
– Wesley Long
Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
18
Yup. I can't think of any possible scenario that reasonably explains this other than this "job" being a front for somebody who wants to get your references. Probably some unscrupulous recruiter. Or worse. Do not give them anything.
– Francine DeGrood Taylor
Mar 16 '16 at 16:40
20
yeah upon further investigation i found out that it is a front of some sort as they have spammed many job websites with various emails as a carpet cleaning business which was ok with paying a substantial salary to a web designer hahaha thank you all for the info
– Stanley VM
Mar 16 '16 at 17:07
137
137
Run! Run like the wind!
– Marv Mills
Mar 16 '16 at 16:35
Run! Run like the wind!
– Marv Mills
Mar 16 '16 at 16:35
66
66
That just screams "SCAM!" to me
– DLS3141
Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
That just screams "SCAM!" to me
– DLS3141
Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
79
79
This is a bottom-feeder recruiter, at best. An identity thief, at worst.
– Wesley Long
Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
This is a bottom-feeder recruiter, at best. An identity thief, at worst.
– Wesley Long
Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
18
18
Yup. I can't think of any possible scenario that reasonably explains this other than this "job" being a front for somebody who wants to get your references. Probably some unscrupulous recruiter. Or worse. Do not give them anything.
– Francine DeGrood Taylor
Mar 16 '16 at 16:40
Yup. I can't think of any possible scenario that reasonably explains this other than this "job" being a front for somebody who wants to get your references. Probably some unscrupulous recruiter. Or worse. Do not give them anything.
– Francine DeGrood Taylor
Mar 16 '16 at 16:40
20
20
yeah upon further investigation i found out that it is a front of some sort as they have spammed many job websites with various emails as a carpet cleaning business which was ok with paying a substantial salary to a web designer hahaha thank you all for the info
– Stanley VM
Mar 16 '16 at 17:07
yeah upon further investigation i found out that it is a front of some sort as they have spammed many job websites with various emails as a carpet cleaning business which was ok with paying a substantial salary to a web designer hahaha thank you all for the info
– Stanley VM
Mar 16 '16 at 17:07
 |Â
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Don't do it! This is a recruiter looking to get you to provide managerial references. You'll never hear from that person again, and they'll be plugging your references for new business.
Old scam.
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
Xavier J
26.3k104797
65
I think you're being optimistic in thinking this is even a recruiter.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 16 '16 at 16:42
6
Information on a resume is pretty generic and useless to a marketer without some demographics. But phone numbers to hiring managers are GOLDEN! :)
– Xavier J
Mar 16 '16 at 16:44
10
Right, but phone numbers and job references are valuable to someone trying to open a store credit card in your name and buy a large screen TV.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 16 '16 at 16:51
16
A colleague responded: "Sure! Here is my current manager's phone number." Then gave them the phone number to the local Sheriff's Department. :)
– MealyPotatoes
Mar 16 '16 at 21:29
5
@codenoire I did some consulting work for the fraud department of a major credit card company. SSN is trivially easy to obtain if you have other details such as phone numbers and employment history.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 17 '16 at 17:28
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up vote
52
down vote
Yes it is normal practice for meeting a creep. At worst they might ask for pictures and if you like leather or being tied up.
At best they are a fishy company with little funding and pay. In the middle they might just be skimming for contacts.
Verdict: Don't. Ignore future contact unless you just feel like messing with them with fake info.
(you can give them a series of email address and fake people to see what things these people get in the future)
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:40
blankip
19.9k74781
36
I like the idea of providing fake contact information and faking being your own references to see what happens to them.
– Bobson
Mar 16 '16 at 19:32
1
Or, create a few e-mail accounts for the 'references' and see what comes in.
– CramerTV
Mar 17 '16 at 19:45
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
104
down vote
accepted
Don't do it! This is a recruiter looking to get you to provide managerial references. You'll never hear from that person again, and they'll be plugging your references for new business.
Old scam.
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
Xavier J
26.3k104797
65
I think you're being optimistic in thinking this is even a recruiter.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 16 '16 at 16:42
6
Information on a resume is pretty generic and useless to a marketer without some demographics. But phone numbers to hiring managers are GOLDEN! :)
– Xavier J
Mar 16 '16 at 16:44
10
Right, but phone numbers and job references are valuable to someone trying to open a store credit card in your name and buy a large screen TV.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 16 '16 at 16:51
16
A colleague responded: "Sure! Here is my current manager's phone number." Then gave them the phone number to the local Sheriff's Department. :)
– MealyPotatoes
Mar 16 '16 at 21:29
5
@codenoire I did some consulting work for the fraud department of a major credit card company. SSN is trivially easy to obtain if you have other details such as phone numbers and employment history.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 17 '16 at 17:28
 |Â
show 2 more comments
up vote
104
down vote
accepted
Don't do it! This is a recruiter looking to get you to provide managerial references. You'll never hear from that person again, and they'll be plugging your references for new business.
Old scam.
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
Xavier J
26.3k104797
65
I think you're being optimistic in thinking this is even a recruiter.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 16 '16 at 16:42
6
Information on a resume is pretty generic and useless to a marketer without some demographics. But phone numbers to hiring managers are GOLDEN! :)
– Xavier J
Mar 16 '16 at 16:44
10
Right, but phone numbers and job references are valuable to someone trying to open a store credit card in your name and buy a large screen TV.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 16 '16 at 16:51
16
A colleague responded: "Sure! Here is my current manager's phone number." Then gave them the phone number to the local Sheriff's Department. :)
– MealyPotatoes
Mar 16 '16 at 21:29
5
@codenoire I did some consulting work for the fraud department of a major credit card company. SSN is trivially easy to obtain if you have other details such as phone numbers and employment history.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 17 '16 at 17:28
 |Â
show 2 more comments
up vote
104
down vote
accepted
up vote
104
down vote
accepted
Don't do it! This is a recruiter looking to get you to provide managerial references. You'll never hear from that person again, and they'll be plugging your references for new business.
Old scam.
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
Xavier J
26.3k104797
Don't do it! This is a recruiter looking to get you to provide managerial references. You'll never hear from that person again, and they'll be plugging your references for new business.
Old scam.
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
Xavier J
26.3k104797
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
Xavier J
26.3k104797
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
Xavier J
26.3k104797
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
Xavier J
26.3k104797
26.3k104797
65
I think you're being optimistic in thinking this is even a recruiter.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 16 '16 at 16:42
6
Information on a resume is pretty generic and useless to a marketer without some demographics. But phone numbers to hiring managers are GOLDEN! :)
– Xavier J
Mar 16 '16 at 16:44
10
Right, but phone numbers and job references are valuable to someone trying to open a store credit card in your name and buy a large screen TV.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 16 '16 at 16:51
16
A colleague responded: "Sure! Here is my current manager's phone number." Then gave them the phone number to the local Sheriff's Department. :)
– MealyPotatoes
Mar 16 '16 at 21:29
5
@codenoire I did some consulting work for the fraud department of a major credit card company. SSN is trivially easy to obtain if you have other details such as phone numbers and employment history.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 17 '16 at 17:28
 |Â
show 2 more comments
65
I think you're being optimistic in thinking this is even a recruiter.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 16 '16 at 16:42
6
Information on a resume is pretty generic and useless to a marketer without some demographics. But phone numbers to hiring managers are GOLDEN! :)
– Xavier J
Mar 16 '16 at 16:44
10
Right, but phone numbers and job references are valuable to someone trying to open a store credit card in your name and buy a large screen TV.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 16 '16 at 16:51
16
A colleague responded: "Sure! Here is my current manager's phone number." Then gave them the phone number to the local Sheriff's Department. :)
– MealyPotatoes
Mar 16 '16 at 21:29
5
@codenoire I did some consulting work for the fraud department of a major credit card company. SSN is trivially easy to obtain if you have other details such as phone numbers and employment history.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 17 '16 at 17:28
65
65
I think you're being optimistic in thinking this is even a recruiter.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 16 '16 at 16:42
I think you're being optimistic in thinking this is even a recruiter.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 16 '16 at 16:42
6
6
Information on a resume is pretty generic and useless to a marketer without some demographics. But phone numbers to hiring managers are GOLDEN! :)
– Xavier J
Mar 16 '16 at 16:44
Information on a resume is pretty generic and useless to a marketer without some demographics. But phone numbers to hiring managers are GOLDEN! :)
– Xavier J
Mar 16 '16 at 16:44
10
10
Right, but phone numbers and job references are valuable to someone trying to open a store credit card in your name and buy a large screen TV.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 16 '16 at 16:51
Right, but phone numbers and job references are valuable to someone trying to open a store credit card in your name and buy a large screen TV.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 16 '16 at 16:51
16
16
A colleague responded: "Sure! Here is my current manager's phone number." Then gave them the phone number to the local Sheriff's Department. :)
– MealyPotatoes
Mar 16 '16 at 21:29
A colleague responded: "Sure! Here is my current manager's phone number." Then gave them the phone number to the local Sheriff's Department. :)
– MealyPotatoes
Mar 16 '16 at 21:29
5
5
@codenoire I did some consulting work for the fraud department of a major credit card company. SSN is trivially easy to obtain if you have other details such as phone numbers and employment history.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 17 '16 at 17:28
@codenoire I did some consulting work for the fraud department of a major credit card company. SSN is trivially easy to obtain if you have other details such as phone numbers and employment history.
– Laconic Droid
Mar 17 '16 at 17:28
 |Â
show 2 more comments
up vote
52
down vote
Yes it is normal practice for meeting a creep. At worst they might ask for pictures and if you like leather or being tied up.
At best they are a fishy company with little funding and pay. In the middle they might just be skimming for contacts.
Verdict: Don't. Ignore future contact unless you just feel like messing with them with fake info.
(you can give them a series of email address and fake people to see what things these people get in the future)
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:40
blankip
19.9k74781
36
I like the idea of providing fake contact information and faking being your own references to see what happens to them.
– Bobson
Mar 16 '16 at 19:32
1
Or, create a few e-mail accounts for the 'references' and see what comes in.
– CramerTV
Mar 17 '16 at 19:45
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
52
down vote
Yes it is normal practice for meeting a creep. At worst they might ask for pictures and if you like leather or being tied up.
At best they are a fishy company with little funding and pay. In the middle they might just be skimming for contacts.
Verdict: Don't. Ignore future contact unless you just feel like messing with them with fake info.
(you can give them a series of email address and fake people to see what things these people get in the future)
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:40
blankip
19.9k74781
36
I like the idea of providing fake contact information and faking being your own references to see what happens to them.
– Bobson
Mar 16 '16 at 19:32
1
Or, create a few e-mail accounts for the 'references' and see what comes in.
– CramerTV
Mar 17 '16 at 19:45
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
52
down vote
up vote
52
down vote
Yes it is normal practice for meeting a creep. At worst they might ask for pictures and if you like leather or being tied up.
At best they are a fishy company with little funding and pay. In the middle they might just be skimming for contacts.
Verdict: Don't. Ignore future contact unless you just feel like messing with them with fake info.
(you can give them a series of email address and fake people to see what things these people get in the future)
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:40
blankip
19.9k74781
Yes it is normal practice for meeting a creep. At worst they might ask for pictures and if you like leather or being tied up.
At best they are a fishy company with little funding and pay. In the middle they might just be skimming for contacts.
Verdict: Don't. Ignore future contact unless you just feel like messing with them with fake info.
(you can give them a series of email address and fake people to see what things these people get in the future)
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:40
blankip
19.9k74781
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:40
blankip
19.9k74781
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:40
blankip
19.9k74781
answered Mar 16 '16 at 16:40
blankip
19.9k74781
19.9k74781
36
I like the idea of providing fake contact information and faking being your own references to see what happens to them.
– Bobson
Mar 16 '16 at 19:32
1
Or, create a few e-mail accounts for the 'references' and see what comes in.
– CramerTV
Mar 17 '16 at 19:45
suggest improvements |Â
36
I like the idea of providing fake contact information and faking being your own references to see what happens to them.
– Bobson
Mar 16 '16 at 19:32
1
Or, create a few e-mail accounts for the 'references' and see what comes in.
– CramerTV
Mar 17 '16 at 19:45
36
36
I like the idea of providing fake contact information and faking being your own references to see what happens to them.
– Bobson
Mar 16 '16 at 19:32
I like the idea of providing fake contact information and faking being your own references to see what happens to them.
– Bobson
Mar 16 '16 at 19:32
1
1
Or, create a few e-mail accounts for the 'references' and see what comes in.
– CramerTV
Mar 17 '16 at 19:45
Or, create a few e-mail accounts for the 'references' and see what comes in.
– CramerTV
Mar 17 '16 at 19:45
suggest improvements |Â
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137
Run! Run like the wind!
– Marv Mills
Mar 16 '16 at 16:35
66
That just screams "SCAM!" to me
– DLS3141
Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
79
This is a bottom-feeder recruiter, at best. An identity thief, at worst.
– Wesley Long
Mar 16 '16 at 16:39
18
Yup. I can't think of any possible scenario that reasonably explains this other than this "job" being a front for somebody who wants to get your references. Probably some unscrupulous recruiter. Or worse. Do not give them anything.
– Francine DeGrood Taylor
Mar 16 '16 at 16:40
20
yeah upon further investigation i found out that it is a front of some sort as they have spammed many job websites with various emails as a carpet cleaning business which was ok with paying a substantial salary to a web designer hahaha thank you all for the info
– Stanley VM
Mar 16 '16 at 17:07