postal service scam
By tracie1758
@tracie1758 (507)
United States
February 27, 2009 1:53pm CST
i am so unbelievably angry right now!! i have been searching for a job for over 2 months now!! i found a listing on craigs list about needing mail clerks and sorters. hello government job! that would have been wonderful. i called the number on the job listing and it told me i needed to pay $99.50 to get registered for the test and that if i didn't pass or get the job that my money would be refunded. that should have been a huge tip off. i called my boyfriend and he said for full benefits and $21 an hour i should go for it. so i did. well i just canceled my order because i found out that the ups says you should never have to pay a fee for any of their information! ugh! i want a job with good pay and benefits! is that too much to ask for?
don't fall for this if you see the job listing! it's even under the government heading.
whats the worst scam you were ever almost a part of?
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3 responses
@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
27 Feb 09
Luckily I've never been scammed. Years ago when I was a newbie to the internet I ALMOST fell for one of those Nigerian Bank scams but after corresponding with them for a day or two and luckily not giving out any information I realized it was a scam. As for the postal service....if you want to work for them you should just go to them and find out what is required. The USPS is always hiring. Good luck in whatever you do.
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@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
13 Mar 09
Sorry that happened. I guess the economic climate brings out even the WORST jerks. I'd be angry too. Luckily for me, I have never gotten scammed. I found my job here: www.genuinejobs.com Hope this will be useful.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
27 Feb 09
That's terrible! People trying to take advantage of others misery. I've fallen for a few online offers to make extra money that turned to be nothing better than just talking my money. My education continues!