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I was contacted by a Mrs. Emily Martin via text stating she is part of the recruitment team from Alliance Pharma PLC and viewed my resume on Zip Recruiter for Administrative Assistant/Date Entry, Full Time/Part-Time for $35 per hour. I replied "yes" and was sent another text that stated "This is in regard to the vacant position of Project manager, Receptionist, Front desk clerk, Customer Service, Data Entry, and Administrative Assistant, positions in which we are in search of an immediate refill, training is available. This is also a remote job and I believe you have no problem working remotely". The next text stated they would like to conduct an interview right now if possible online over Microsoft Teams app with instructions to install the app. The next text stated the hiring manager contacted me via teams ([email protected]). Upon contact via Teams, John proceeded to conduct an interview via asking questions and having me write an answer then type DONE after each question in one set and OK with the other set. Told me to hold online for 20 minutes as he had to have someone in HR review our conversation and when he came back said I scored at an 85% out of a 100% with above average responses and offered me the job. I asked if there was an offer letter and he said it would be sent to me tomorrow morning but wanted my personal information such as address, phone numbers, etc and I said I did not feel comfortable providing it on Teams so he asked me to send to his email [email protected], which I did not send. Proceeded to tell me I was going to be getting a brand new MacAir Book and would need to download software and programs on it once I received it and the company would send me a check via USPS or Fedex for the cost of all the software and programs. I asked if the total was around $4700 and he said yes - as to which I knew for sure was a scam - along with telling me I would be working fully remote but given a company car after 60 days. This was the response from John Marcus regarding the $4700 - "The funds are coming through for you to get your legal signup bonus and also for you to make the payment directly to the vendor because all receipts and tellers are always kept in records for payroll analysis in the accounts department for all workers. Having your direct contact details will also enable the vendor to assist you with support when necessary. It will be easier to get supplies in the future or upgrades when necessary." Also asked me for my bank information so he could ensure that my bank worked financially with Company Funding Schemes, I did not provide the information just said my bank accepts direct deposit. Do not fall for this scam.