On The Subject Of People Looking For Work

[John Fleming <nospam -at- sprynet -dot- com>]

Speaking of people looking for work, anybody got any idea what this guy
is up to?  This posting popped up in another list serve I follow.

It sounds to me like he is trying to pull a fast one on somebody, and I
am really trying to work out the details of the scam.

Has he really done such a terrible job in the past that he really needs
to pay someone to say good things about him?

Or is he up to a little skullduggery like identity theft?

Maybe we should be on the lookout for this kind of stuff.


$ From: <> (Reference Search)
$ Subject: **  Looking for someone act as a professional reference  **
$ Date: 30 Dec 2003 09:23:28 -0800
$ Organization: http://groups.google.com

$ I will pay $100 per phone call for you to act as a 
$ professional reference.  I'll provide all the information 
$ you will need as well as my resume.  Then my prospective 
$ employers will contact you as "the reference".  I am 
$ required to provide a total of 5 references to these 
$ companies but I'm looking for 7 individuals in the event 
$ someone is not available or decides not to participate.
$ 
$ Here are the requirements for each of the FIVE references:
$ 
$ Reference 1.  10+ years of management experience with 
$ technology expertise
$ 
$ Reference 2.  Strong technical background with some 
$ management experience
$ 
$ Reference 3.  MBA and strong management experience
$ 
$ Reference 4.  Strong management experience, business 
$ development a BIG plus
$ 
$ Reference 5.  10+ years of management experience with 
$ technology expertise
$ 
$ 
$ Here's how it'll work:
$ 
$ 1.  If you're interested send me an email including your 
$ resume.  I've already crafted a "Reference Profile" which 
$ includes everything you need to know to be a great 
$ reference.  I want to make sure you have the correct skill set.
$ 
$ 2.  I will select the best candidates who most closely match 
$ the Reference Profile and those 7 who are chosen will 
$ receive my resume, the reference profile document and other 
$ information.
$ 
$ 3.  This is your chance to ask any questions relating to the 
$ profile. 
$ I will also provide my real email address, cell phone number 
$ and even IM name so that I can help in real-time, even 
$ during the phone call. 
$ If you're still interested send me an email containing the 
$ name and phone number you would like to use.
$ 
$ 4.  I will send you an email EVERYTIME I give out your 
$ contact information and I will also provide details on the 
$ company doing the reference check.  Since it's in my best 
$ interest financially to limit the amount of reference checks 
$ I will only give out your contact information when I am 
$ close to getting a job offer.
$ 
$ 5.  Please try to spend at least a few minutes going over 
$ the notes so that you can present well.  Once the phone call 
$ is complete you then email me some notes on how it went.
$ 
$ 6.  Once confirmed, I will pay you within 24 hours via 
$ Paypal or check/money order within 3 business days.
$ 
$ Repeat steps 4 - 6 for EACH reference call.
$ 
$ 
$ If you're interested in making a $100 with only a 30 minute 
$ phone call then send me an email along with your resume and 
$ I'll provide more information.
$ 
$ I look forward to hearing from you,

John Fleming
Technical Writer
Edmonton, Alberta

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