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1st contact via email "Congratulations ****, you are pre-accepted! Our company is looking for responsible employees for our new office. We pay for recycling if you are ready to work! We have vacancies. At what time you would be convenient to discuss the possibility of cooperation?" I replied with a couple of times that I would be available.. I may have also sent her my resume and cover letter. Next email "I hope this message finds you well. My name is Ann Williams, and I am a human resource representative at HVG International consultant group inc. We are currently seeking highly motivated individuals like yourself who are driven to achieve big goals and results while embracing new experiences and competencies. Our company takes pride in its talented and diverse workforce, which fosters skill development and provides ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. I am excited to inform you that HVG International consultant group inc is expanding and will soon be opening a new office in your district. As part of this expansion, we have multiple exciting vacancies available. The best part is, you will have the flexibility to choose whether you'd like to work from home or in our office. We strongly support remote work and will provide all necessary equipment and software to facilitate a seamless work-from-home experience. Additionally, we offer comprehensive training for employees who wish to work remotely. I invite you to review the "Application and Description.pdf" attachment, which contains details about the open positions at HVG International consultant group inc. If any of the vacancies pique your interest, we encourage you to fill out the Application Form in electronic format and take the first step toward joining our dynamic team. At HVG International consultant group inc, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the United States market, with our services consistently in high demand. Our ambition is to continually grow our client base, enhance our services, and achieve outstanding results. As part of our commitment to employee development, we offer professional growth opportunities to our most skilled and competent team members. Those who demonstrate dedication to progress, are highly motivated to achieve results, and exhibit reliability are eligible for our special bonus and award program. For a more comprehensive understanding of our company, please visit our website: hvggroupinc.com Currently, HVG International consultant group inc has offices in several major cities, including Washington, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, and many more locations throughout the US. To ensure that we find the best fit for our team and foster a positive working environment, we conduct interviews with all prospective employees. We kindly request that you respond to the following questions in your reply: What experiences do you possess t hat would be most valuable to our company? What do you need to create a comfortable and productive work environment? Can you describe your best and, if any, worst personal characteristics? What qualities do you believe a team should have to collaborate effectively with you? Why do you believe you are the ideal candidate for this job? When would you be available to commence your work with us? Please keep in mind: For smooth communication, kindly add our email address to your address book or whitelist. ** If we do not receive a timely response, we may need to consider other candidates. *** If you believe this message was sent in error or wish to unsubscribe, please reply to this email with "NOT INTERESTED," and we will promptly delete all your personal data. **** This position will be based in your city, in our new office set to open soon. ***** You have been preliminarily approved for the positions in the Job Description file. Should you be willing to accept our offer, certain actions will need to be taken to finalize your hiring. We sincerely hope you will consider joining our friendly and ambitious team. If you have any questions related to working for HVG International consultant group inc, please do not hesitate to ask." I did not answer the questions in the email body. I told Ann that I was only interested in remote work from home positions, did she have any meeting those requirements. Honestly, I don't think that I ever got a straight answer in regards to that question. Attached to the email previously sent was a very simple box like form to enter the following information: my first middle and last names, current address, mobile phone #, choice of position, & education. I did provide them with this information. Then I received the following, "I am thrilled to receive your acceptance of our job offer. Your decision to join our team at HVG International consultant group inc marks the beginning of an exciting journey, and I am confident that your time here will be both enriching and rewarding. At HVG International consultant group inc, we are deeply committed to fostering a conducive work environment that will allow your skills and talents to flourish. To facilitate your seamless transition into our team, a few essential steps remain: 1 Kindly furnish us with a scan or photograph of an official document that verifies your identity (e.g., Driver’s License or Passport). Please ensure that all information is legible, but feel free to obscure any sensitive details on the document. 2 We kindly request you to peruse the Employment Agreement.pdf meticulously. Subsequently, complete the form by: Printing the agreement. Neatly filling out all sections in legible handwriting. Appending your signature to each page. Scanning the completed agreement or capturing clear images using your smartphone/camera (ensuring all information remains decipherable) and forwarding it to my attention. We kindly request that you submit these documents within the next 48 hours. Should you require additional time or possess any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. I wish to emphasize that only duly authorized personnel within the company are granted access to your personal data. Moreover, any individuals privy to such information are strictly bound by our Privacy Policy. The company maintains a robust support system, in coordination with the IT department, to safeguard personal data and mitigate any unauthorized access. Looking forward to your prompt response. Warm regards, Sincerely, Human Resource: Ann Williams. Head office phone number: +1 (347) 808-4880 Office address: 3548 75 ST #3B, JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372 Company website: hvggroupinc.com ©2023 HVG INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT GROUP INC." And an agreement to sign and return as well. Okay, so the website says that they are this cohesive consulting group with IT, call center, and several other services. If this were true, they would have had me create an account, submit my resume there, done an actual interview via phone or a video interviewing process, when offered the job, i would first have to sign the documents with adobe online not by printing a taking a photo and emailing, I would upload my id to secure website not email it to Ann Williams. The website I was sent to was so generic and a html...is that even possible?? Oh, and paying $20-25 an hour for 30 days of probationary training? $27/hr with vacation benefits?

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IA, USA - 50533

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Flushing, NY - 11372

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(347) 808-4880

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hvggroupinc.com

Scam Type

Employment

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Business name

HVG International consultant group inc.

Date Reported

September 24, 2023

Scam ID

756244


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