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Dodgy email? via monster

I received an email today offering me a 'job' which involved me receiving monies into my account then forwarding on as per instructions less my commission of 6%. This not only seems very dubious but also reaks of some scam or money laundering operation. The website looks quite professional although the email stated the wrong address for contacting HR. Take a look and let me know your thoughts.
http://www.arecco-ltd.com/index.php?page=careers the post offered to me was Transfer Manager. :confused:

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  • trisontana
    trisontana Posts: 9,472 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    This is an offer to be an illegal money launderer. So don't touch it!

    Regarding the Monster connection, they have nothing to do with it and their name is being used without their permission. When I have received these scam emails in the past, I have informed Monster but they have said there is nothing much they can do. I usually forward any of these emails to Spamcop.net. They will do a trace and try and get the ISP to close down the account.
    What part of "A whop bop-a-lu a whop bam boo" don't you understand?
  • downie_2
    downie_2 Posts: 34 Forumite
    This website was only registered on 20th May 2006. So much for being established since 1997. I'll try to get this one shut down. See my post on 'Don't be caught-Phishing discussion'
    GD
    "Don't just stand there - do something!"
  • ManAtHome
    ManAtHome Posts: 8,512 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    A bit more about arecco and others here http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=201689
  • stu492
    stu492 Posts: 2 Newbie
    I fell for it and already said yes. Stupid, I know. What should I do next, they've emailed me saying that my first transfer will appear in my account on Thursday. I need to talk to my bank, what should I do if the money arrives?

    I've emailed back to Arecco saying that I no longer want to be a part of there 'business' and to cancel the transfer.
  • Voyager2002
    Voyager2002 Posts: 16,349 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    If the money arrives, talk to the police.
  • nomoneytoday
    nomoneytoday Posts: 4,871 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Cleared funds will never arrive.
    Its a varient on the pay £10000 for a £5000 car and let us have the difference back in cash.

    Then the cheque bounces and you are out of pocket.
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