Mar 14, 2013
I replied to an ad for a job and was called in for an "interview." They told me on the phone this was a assistant to the manager of a new office they were opening that happened to be in my area. They also told me there was a $75 fee for a background check. I thought this was very unusual, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt and decided to go in and check it out. I was shown a very old video about fire safety... Very odd, and shown a presentation about a fire retardant (using real fire... Ok?!). I was like a sales presentation... Very strange. Than I was given a "one on one" interview for a "management" position and was told they would open an office just for me wherever I want! I have no management experience and the questions seemed very staged... "OK, we'll give you a chance, will that be cash or check?" I didn't bring my checkbook nor any cash (thinking, if they hired me, perhaps they might deduct it from my first paycheck?)... and told them I didn't have the money and I was told "well, hopefully we can keep the position open for you." Whatever! This is obviously a group of grifters taking advantage of the tight job market. If you are researching this and went through the same experience, please report it! I am going to report this to BBB and maybe even the LA Country Sheriff's Department! This is plain FRAUD!