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Scammer sent an unsolicited email about a VP job opening for an unnamed client requesting an updated resume. I replied attaching my resume, though received a quick response saying my standard PDF document did not display properly in their applicant CMS tracking system. They provided a link to a service to pay $17 to have this site regenerate my resume into some unknown format. At which time, I did a quick search for "PE Recruiting Inc" and found this same scam reported on the BBB site, plus a LinkedIn article warning people about this type of scam: ********************************************************************************* Here's the email exchange: On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 9:20?AM Clay Martin <[email protected]> wrote: Hello, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Clay Martin and I am a Sr. Recruiting Specialist in PE Recruiting Inc. a reputable Global Recruitment Firm. I am reaching out to see if you would be interested in exploring new opportunities. One of our clients has retained us to fill the Vice President of Technology Position in one of their recent acquisitions. I was referred to you by an outside talent sourcing firm and based on your previous experience I think you are a very credible candidate. If you are interested and want to learn more, please reply to this email with a copy of your resume as soon as possible. I will forward it, along with a brief introduction to the client and will contact you back to complete the NDA and get started. Note: We are a retained search firm and get paid by the employer. You will not be asked to share any confidential information or pay any fees. Best Regards, Clay Martin Sr. Recruiting Specialist PE Recruiting Inc. 745 5th Avenue, 5th Floor New York City, NY 10151 On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 2:33?PM wrote: Hello Clay: Thanks for reaching out about your new VP opportunity. I am indeed on the market and excited to hear more about this role. I've attached my latest IT Leadership resume for consideration. Please reach out at your earliest convenience. Thank you, **** On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 2:28?PM Clay Martin <[email protected]> wrote: Hi ****, Your experience is related to the position. Unfortunately, there is a problem with the way your resume appears in the Candidate Management System. I urgently need your CMS Friendly resume in order to proceed. For getting a CMS Friendly resume, please visit https://cmsresumespro.com/. Due to non-disclosure and privacy reasons, I am unable to provide you any information about the position or company at this time. I’ll check my schedule and get back to you. Best Regards, Clay Martin Sr. Recruiting Specialist PE Recruiting Inc. On Mon, Oct 23, 2023 at 3:15?PM wrote: Hello 'Clay': Well damn, I was excited about investigating a potential VP of IT match, but got suspicious when you pushed me to pay to convert my standard PDF document, which is widely accepted everywhere. I ran a search and learned of your scam, so the gig is up. (25) Beware the fake recruiter and "CMS Resumes" | LinkedIn Not sure how you sleep at night but thanks for not wasting too much of my time. ****</[email protected]></[email protected]>