THIS IS A SCAM. DO NOT PROCEED SPEAKING TO THESE PEOPLE. Below is a IM from them.....

•    Smith Peter:‎ hello
•    Me:‎ Hi There.
•    Smith Peter:‎ how are you doing?
•    Me:‎ I am great. You?
•    Smith Peter:‎ am OK
•    Smith Peter:‎ ready for the interview?
•    Me:‎ Certainly!
•    Smith Peter:‎
Okay we are good to go, can you give me some knowledge you have added to your personal skills from previous jobs?
•    Me:‎ I have gained extensive knowledge in customer focus. I have exceptional customer service skills and have been a top performer at my last job. I currently handle billing responsibilities which include, answering phones, AR, collections, deposits and conflict resolution
•    Smith Peter:‎ sounds impressive
•    Smith Peter:‎ very well, let me proceed to introducing the company, the interview and what the job has to offer.
•    Smith Peter:‎
I am the Personnel manager for Abacus Ltd.Abacus Data Entry Limited is an independent, privately owned business that has been handling documents and data for over 30 years.It has always been our aim to provide a reliable and accurate service to our customers and that has resulted in an enviable reputation for the quality and reliability of our services. Our client base reflects our standing within the industry, some of our clients have been with us for 15 years and more, and include national and local government, insurance and financial institutions, motor and aircraft manufacturers, airline operators, major food retailers, charities, universities and many, many more.
•    Smith Peter:‎
I am here to interview you for the position you seek with our company. Can we proceed ?
•    Me:‎ Definitely.
•    Smith Peter:‎
Why do you want this job, what do you understand by the term "pettycash" and are you currently employed ?
•    Me:‎ I am seeking a more challenging position where I can utilize more of my skills. The term petty cash refers to an amount of money that is kept on hand to pay for misc items or goods. I am currently employed with a large telecommunication company.
•    Smith Peter:‎ to proceed with the rest of the interview,a verification call will be made to you now to verify your application.You will be given a 2 digit code on here to dial as soon as you receive the verification call.understood?
•    Me:‎ Yes
•    Smith Peter:‎ dial 77
•    Smith Peter:‎ you were slow
•    Me:‎ Peter, I understand interviewing however, I do not feel comfortable with dialing a code to continue an interview.
•    Smith Peter:‎ OK
•    Smith Peter:‎
How would you describe your work ethics and are you comfortable with the fact that this is an online/work from home job pending when our office will be completed at the end of next month in Saint Paul (Downtown)?
•    Me:‎ Where in St.Paul? I would be ok working online for a legitimate company.
•    Me:‎ Thank you. I thought so. I am reporting this as fraud

•    Smith Peter:‎ hello
•    Me:‎ Hi There.
•    Smith Peter:‎ how are you doing?
•    Me:‎ I am great. You?
•    Smith Peter:‎ am OK
•    Smith Peter:‎ ready for the interview?
•    Me:‎ Certainly!
•    Smith Peter:‎
Okay we are good to go, can you give me some knowledge you have added to your personal skills from previous jobs?
•    Me:‎ I have gained extensive knowledge in customer focus. I have exceptional customer service skills and have been a top performer at my last job. I currently handle billing responsibilities which include, answering phones, AR, collections, deposits and conflict resolution
•    Smith Peter:‎ sounds impressive
•    Smith Peter:‎ very well, let me proceed to introducing the company, the interview and what the job has to offer.
•    Smith Peter:‎
I am the Personnel manager for Abacus Ltd.Abacus Data Entry Limited is an independent, privately owned business that has been handling documents and data for over 30 years.It has always been our aim to provide a reliable and accurate service to our customers and that has resulted in an enviable reputation for the quality and reliability of our services. Our client base reflects our standing within the industry, some of our clients have been with us for 15 years and more, and include national and local government, insurance and financial institutions, motor and aircraft manufacturers, airline operators, major food retailers, charities, universities and many, many more.
•    Smith Peter:‎
I am here to interview you for the position you seek with our company. Can we proceed ?
•    Me:‎ Definitely.
•    Smith Peter:‎
Why do you want this job, what do you understand by the term "pettycash" and are you currently employed ?
•    Me:‎ I am seeking a more challenging position where I can utilize more of my skills. The term petty cash refers to an amount of money that is kept on hand to pay for misc items or goods. I am currently employed with a large telecommunication company.
•    Smith Peter:‎ to proceed with the rest of the interview,a verification call will be made to you now to verify your application.You will be given a 2 digit code on here to dial as soon as you receive the verification call.understood?
•    Me:‎ Yes
•    Smith Peter:‎ dial 77
•    Smith Peter:‎ you were slow
•    Me:‎ Peter, I understand interviewing however, I do not feel comfortable with dialing a code to continue an interview.
•    Smith Peter:‎ OK
•    Smith Peter:‎
How would you describe your work ethics and are you comfortable with the fact that this is an online/work from home job pending when our office will be completed at the end of next month in Saint Paul (Downtown)?
•    Me:‎ Where in St.Paul? I would be ok working online for a legitimate company.
•    Me:‎ Thank you. I thought so. I am reporting this as

I also received a call from this number. At first, he was sending an email then invited me in yahoo messenger and called in mobile to dial 22 as confirmation.

The following job ad from Craigslist is a SCAM!  This guy sends me an email (PETER SMITH) and tells me to install Yahoo! Messenger for an "online interview".  His questions seemed legit at first, then he starts talking about "we're going to send you a money-gram, which you'll use to buy office supplies etc etc" and starts asking for personal information.  

His fake name is "Peter Smith".  Two people have already posted about this.  DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME.  This guy is an idiot thinking he can take advantage of educated people, hoping we won't ask too many questions, and will just accept the job online?  Without meeting employees or filling out any paperwork first?  

He might also say their office is being "completed" and that they just moved here from the UK etc etc.  Gave me a totally bogus website when I asked for the company website.  The company he described was totally different from what he described in the IM.


Bookkeeper / Office Assistant (orange county)
About the Job
THE POSITION: Bookkeeper / Office Assistant

As a key member of the office, this position will be responsible for bookkeeping, payroll,data entry, phone support, as well as other administrative duties.

Job Requirements and Experience
• Excellent computer skills required, including Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and e-mail.
• Solid communication skills needed. Must be willing to answer phone calls and have proper telephone etiquette.
• Candidate must have a strong attention to details.
• Must be able to demonstrate extraordinary organizational skills.
• Must have strong proficiency with Quickbooks.
• Be able to maintain multiple companies books, including journal and data entries


Position has fixed hours, however some flexibility will be required as occasionally must be able to "stay until the work is done."


Company Benefits:
Paid Time Off: Vacation/Sick/Personal
Health Insurance Plan
Dental Plan
Location: orange county
Compensation: $22.69/HR
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

I applied for administration assistant/data entry clerk was given a instant message interview.  And asked to receive a phone call to verify my phone number. When I did research on company the name of company is spelled wrong and the address was not to a business.