Sep 17, 2010

Scam Alert... Craig's List Job Posting

While looking for work on Craig's List, I got sucked into a scam...
It seemed odd that they'd want my Credit Report for a Job Interview...

I really don't have time for this, and have other things I need to attend to. But I feel that I must post a scam if I run into it.

I Goggled the companies name, and got 0 hits. That's odd!
Nothing for ELD Property Management, but Flakelist.org mentioned an ELL Property Management

So, I checked out their URL..
If you think you're dealing with a scamer site check their URLS Age here:
http://www.webconfs.com/domain-age.php

Seems they've also gone by ELL Property Management.
On Craig's List - Cleveland, OH
They posted this... Note the lack of a space 'NeededImmediate'

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Technical Support NeededImmediate Start (Cleveland)

Date: 2010-09-15, 3:14AM EDT
Reply to: job-x6eng-1954798859@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

We are looking for best-in-class client-side support people to support our growing presence.
They will offer quality hands-on technical support to internal customers through all available channels while exceeding their expectations at every chance.

The successful Technician will be extremely client focused and motivated by team success. You will require a keen eye for recognizing inefficiency and take the initiative to simplify processes for their customers. You will not be afraid to relentlessly escalate and consistently higher the standards for talent and client service. You will be innovative, energetic, and able to adapt to new processes and procedures quickly while dealing with a high volume of requests. You will be dedicated, flexible, and have demonstrated the ability to maintain high levels of productivity whilst working alone.

Requirements:
- Formal training, classwork and/or degree is preferred.
- Strong communication and business skills are necessary to ensure a high level of client satisfaction.

Location: Cleveland
Compensation: $18 per hour
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
PostingID: 1954798859

You get an email from
Agnes Lafever
That looks like this...

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Hello Randy,

Thank you for your interest and your recent resume submission. My name is Agnes and
I am the Human Resource Manager that is in charge of the hiring process for our company
ELD Property Management. I've look over your application and due to the high amount of
replies that we've gotten regarding our recent classifieds posting, I wanted to contact
you as soon as possible and see if you would be interested in setting up an interview with us.

Before I continue let me tell you some background information about ELD Property Management:
We are an established Rental Company that was founded back in 1984 and we've grown immensely
since then. Unlike other rental companies, we hope to foster a fun yet efficient environment
for our employees since we have the firm belief that if we provide our employees with a
welcoming work atmosphere we will see an increased return in productivity. Candidates should
consider themselves self-starters and be able to work efficiently with minimum supervision. Other
skills like great interaction with employees of all levels of the firm, strong communication
skills, organization skills etc. are also valued very highly.

Our company aims to build a strong bond with its employees and therefore we offer benefits
packages for you and your family plus we thrive to pay our employees a higher hourly wage than
any of our competitors. We will be discussing compensation and benefits a little bit more in
detail during our interview when we are in a more private environment instead of public emails.

Now due to our policies I will not be able to schedule an interview with you until you have
filled out one of our online applications which can be found on our company website.
Please visit http://eldmanagement.com/application/ and fill out our short application so we can move on
with the interview process. Each applicant is required to have a personal application code
in order to fill the application.

Your code is: QaPGDFYFZYC

Since we have received such a high number of replies to our job posting I will only be able to
hold your application on my desk for 1-2 days more so please do not wait too long to fill out
our online application! I will contact you as soon as I receive your online application!

Now if you have any questions please feel free to contact me!
Hoping to see you here for an interview soon,

Agnes
Human Resource Manager
ELD Property Management

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If you go to their site, they say that you'll need a credit report for the job interview... Sorry, but that's not needed, In my book...

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Jul 10, 2010

Is there a way to create a viable Business Model installing and supporting Desktop Ubuntu?

http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download

It's no secret that I love Linux. I like using it, I like finding new things about it, and that I'd like to know that more people are using it. Comfortably, Reliably, and with support.  And It's not a secret that I like Ubuntu.  But how do I find the people that WANT it, how do people know that they might WANT it. - I had a chance to talk to my Landlady, a smart and intelligent person, but she's not into being a geek. My Wife's not a Geek either.  Both of these lady's want to be able to use their computers, and then get on with their lives. The landlady is accustomed to the MS stuff, and that she needed to purchase MS Office products in order to do things. Her daughters school has Microsoft Office products on their machines, so, like many parents, she felt compelled to get a product (spend money) to create PowerPoint presentations. 

Here's what I'm thinking. And if you're reading this, I'd like your input and suggestions. I'm thinking Craigslist. Putting and ad up in Craigslist that I'll install Ubuntu one someone's machine. I'll get it tweak and setup proper, import their settings, if need be, and / or set the machine up to dual boot if they'd like. 

Q: What to charge? 

Q: What levels to charge for the time? 

Q: Get them hooked up with the paid Ubuntu Support site? 

Q: How much time would the average install take? - Provide links for tutorial videos?

Currently, I'm making my money as a trucker. Not a geek riddled world, or at least, not my end of it, being behind the wheel.  I'd like that to change, but maybe that can and will change with time. If it's meant to be. 

I don't know what my daily schedule is the night before most of the time. - That makes my life...  interesting.  I can request certain times and days for things, ahead of time, but that's not always do-able. 

In any case, thanks for your time, and input.

R_

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The Space Review: Astrospies....

While “Astrospies” offered some new insights into and images of the MOL project, the program was not without some errors. (credit: USAF) Astrospies, corrected by Dwayne A. Day Monday, April 14, 2008 Over the years, PBS’s Nova program has produced some excellent space documentaries. Two of the best focused on the Mars exploration rovers. In February of this year Nova aired a program titled “Astrospies”, focusing on the United States Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) and the Soviet Almaz program (see “All along the watchtower”, The Space Review, February 11, 2008). MOL and Almaz were military space stations intended to conduct surveillance and reconnaissance of the Earth. MOL was canceled before it ever had the chance to fly, but Almaz flew several times before the Soviets ended the program. The documentary is available on DVD for anybody who missed it and a transcript can be found here.

-This is just old school cool...

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Jul 5, 2010

6 Real Sci-Fi Gadgets: The Future... Today! | ITworld

June 28, 2010, 08:30 AM —  ITworld.com — 

Science Fiction sometimes comes up with remarkable ideas for devices which would make our lives easier. Or, at the very least, much cooler. Until we get a faster than light drive or a light saber, the following will have to do. Read on, and enjoy the future of fantasy today.

Universal Translator

The one big gotcha about visiting an alien race (Dr. Hawking's concerns notwithstanding) is the language barrier. In the Star Wars universe, communication is done the old fashioned way: learn the language. With Star Trek and Doctor Who, universal translator devices are what will get you talking. Here on Earth in the 21st century, Voxtec has created the Phraselator, a hand-held device used by the U.S. military that translates 40 different languages. None of them Klingon. Yet.

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Linux School: Today’s Lesson: Getting started with Linux | ITworld

Linux School: Today’s Lesson: Getting started with Linux

Source: ITworld

Have you ever been tempted by desktop Linux's security and stability, but you didn't know where to begin? You don't have to be some kind of technical wizard who chants "awk, grep, sed" at a shell command prompt to run Linux these days. Which Linux is right for you and what's the best way to get acquainted? This guide will help.


Hmmm This looks worthy of more study...

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