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Scammer is recruiting job-seekers on LinkedIn for a "logistics" work-at-home job that involves using their money to purchase certain products from suppliers and re-shipping them to their "customers." It requires a 1099, which would collect personal information. I don't know for sure it's a scam, but it sure smells like one. Here's the email: Dear ***** ******, According to our inquiry of the position of Regional Branch Manager in Purchase and the position of the Purchasing Manager, we have received your data from the HR agency. We wish to notify you about opened positions in VITSHER IMPORT-EXPORT GMBH USA LLC, a US Branch of Germany-based Company VITSHER Import-Export GmbH "VITSHER Import-Export GmbH" is a world-class import-export company. Our focus is direct worldwide shipping of items that aren't readily available in other countries. You can find information about our Company in the attachment named Business Description.pdf. For the organization of the direct supplies of the goods from US market we are opening vacancies in 24 states of US: - Position of the Regional Branch Manager in Purchase. - Position of the Purchasing Manager. Let me introduce myself. My name is Nelly Baum, and I will be your Supervisor. I am pleased to offer you the Purchasing Manager position. You will be an official representative of our Company for your state. This position requires the following responsibilities: 1. Purchase designated items using "VITSHER IMPORT-EXPORT GMBH USA LLC" money. 2. Complete and detailed current progress reports about your buys and shipments. 3. Item processing, including receiving, processing, and delivery. 4. Any other administrative duties as designated. This position is a work-at-home position. Your income will be reported on a 1099 form at the year's end. We are planning to open a Company office in your state within six months. If you perform your responsibilities to the Company's satisfaction - you will be selected to run the state office. The main goal of VITSHER IMPORT-EXPORT GMBH USA LLC is to lower the price of goods in Europe and Asia. These goods must be shipped from the US to Europe and Asia using strict quality guidelines to accomplish this goal. These items can be purchased in retail stores and directly from US distributors and can be exported without any permits. You decide the start date. There will be a three-week probationary period. During which you will be evaluated for your performance and work as a representative of the Company. We will assess your compliance with instructions and the amount of time required to complete assignments. Suppose you do not meet the agreed-upon responsibilities during the probationary period, and we decide to end our relationship. In that case, we will pay for your work equivalent to an average monthly salary. You will not have any out-of-pocket expenses during the probationary period. If you have a job, you can work on a part-time basis. During the probationary period, you can combine this activity with your daily work. You can determine the most convenient days to complete our assignments. We will always tell you the day and the time of the assignment and the required time frame in advance. To complete the probationary period successfully, you will need to complete a minimum of 8 assignments. You will get a commission of between 10% to 25% of the purchase amount for every finished assignment. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, you will be given a position with our Company. The basic salary will be $124,800.00 per year, $10,400.00 per month plus commission. Your commissions are not limited and will generally exceed your base salary. Our Benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and Life Insurance. After the probationary period, you will receive your salary and commissions by check or direct deposit within seven business days. Also, there will be an option to receive your commission after every fulfilled assignment. If you wish to apply for this position, please fill out the application form at our website: ********************************************  If the link does not work, please copy and paste it into the address bar of your web browser. If you have any problems filling out the application form online, please let us know by email. We will send you the application form as a file. You will have to print it out, fill in all the information, and send us the scanned copy. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me. Also, you can contact our US Toll-Free number: 1.866.360.5363. I will be available from 09:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET. Please forward your decision via email to me. Warmest regards, Nelly Baum Toll-Free United States: 01.866.360.5363 Head office in Germany, HR Dept.: 49.322.1138.9453 VITSHER IMPORT-EXPORT GMBH USA LLC 56 North Moore Street, 7th floor 10013 New York, NY