Strange job email?

AnfieldRoad10

Hi guys,

Basically, i've just graduated from University and have been applying for every job under the sun, however, this morning I received what I regard to be a strange email.

It's from a company called 'brooks corporation' who are based in America. It was addressed to me personally 'Dear Mr ........' for the position of Finance Manager (no experience required) I'll be honest, I do not know the first thing about the Financial industry so it's not something I would have applied for. They are offering £20'000 for full time workers and £14'000 for part time workers, with apparent complete flexibility and you can work from home, coupled with what seems like too good to be true job benefits.

25 days holiday + 8 days public holiday
pension scheme
discounted travel
discounted food at airports
critical illness cover
Etc

I asked for some more information about the position and they replied with an application form, which is literally an 'agreement between the two parties' and a short form which asks for my name, address and my UK bank details (sort code etc)

No requirement to provide any previous work experience, a CV or qualifications.

All training is provided and they will pay £340 a week either by cheque or direct deposit into my bank account.

The email has a number of spelling errors aswell.

I am happy to forward the email to anybody else if they wish to see it. Whilst I am currently desperate for work, I have never heard of this company and know that I never applied to work for them, and as said previously, I have no knowledge of the industry at all.

Thanks

InsideInsurance

What do you think? someone willing to give you £20,000 with no need for experience, an interview or anything else?

AnfieldRoad10

No, I should have mentioned that it does specify that there is an interview, once they have received the form back although it doesn't state whether this is face to face or by telephone.

brookscorporation.com is the company website. Which all seems to be perfectly legitimate.

I think it seems dodgy, or at least it's something i've never encountered before which is why i'm posting to get other opinions.

PlutoinCapricorn

They want your bank details already?

This sounds like money laundering.

[Deleted User]

Talk to them on the phone, try to find out more. Sounds scam-ish, but can't find anything too scammy online.

One odd thing - if you google their name they have nil web presence. Odd

AnfieldRoad10

They don't provide either a UK or U.S telephone number, the only way I could get to speak to them is by sending the form, complete with my bank details. The email states that after that is received, their manager will call me within 1-2 days.

JezCooke

The domain was create less than a week ago (http://whois.domaintools.com/brookscorporation.com) and the 'about us' text stolen from here:

https://www.traders-trust.com/company-profile/about-us/

Legit? You decide!

AnfieldRoad10

Ok thank you for that, the wording there is exactly the same as in the email too.

Think i'll stay well clear.

PlutoinCapricorn

This looks even worse: I certainly would not give them personal information. If something seems too good to be true, it almost certainly is. When people have enquired about similar jobs in the past, they seem to involve receiving money then transferring it, often by Western Union. This is money laundering, and you may be involved in criminal activities.

[Deleted User]

for fun, you could fill in fake details and see where it takes you

Fae

I've had very similar emails, it seems that when you sign up to some job sites, scammers like this get your details and then target you to try and dupe you into some dodgy scheme.

As the saying goes, if it sounds to good to be true then it probably is.

Fae