so i got this email.....

[2eclipse]

Good afternoon, Heather Anderson!

We have found your resume at monster com

American Latvian Humane Society Green World is seeking for those who is fond of animals and wants to help them, for those who is concerned with the problem of animal extinction.
We offer you job that will take you only 3-7 hours a day. The work is well paid.

Your opportunities are available in the following areas:

* Fundraising
* Special events
* Wildlife rescue
* Construction
* Animal care
* Education
* Board of Directors
* Office Help


Salary: $800 and more per week.

This is a unique offer that you'll be interested in even if you already have a constant workplace. It's possible to work in the evenings and on week-ends.
You will also get a medical insurance and public welfare.
At the moment we have a special "Make a happy Christmas for you and animals" and we are seeking those who is concerned with our pets' fate.
Please, don't hold aloof from animals' problem, think about them. If we don't help them, who will? If you have a desire and opportunity to work, please, e-mail me: {joel_wayman@yahoo.com}
We are looking forward to receiving your answer and you are very welcome to join our team.


THEY NEED YOUR PROTECTION ...

Respectfully, Joel Wayman

American Latvian Humane Society Green World


now, i did a google search on this organization and found NO reference anywhere. and then there's the fact that he's using a yahoo address.
does anyone else feel their "scam-dar" going off? i contacted monster about him. we'll see what they have to say.

Comments

[kfringe.livejournal.com]

If nobody adopts the poor Latvians within seven days, they are killed and cremated.

My cynicism tells me that you never want to give these people a social security number.

[2eclipse.livejournal.com]

my instincts go in the same direction.

[bitterbert.livejournal.com]

Perhaps he has a cousin who is the Director Minister of the Nigerian Oil Bank of Nigeria. I hear that guy has millions in an account for me if I can send him a few hundred bucks and an account number to cover the transfer costs.

Of course, it might not be an identity theft scam. It could be a perfectly legitimate job processing "charity" checks and transferring the money between banks. I guess laundering money for the mob/terrorists/drug lords pays pretty well if you can keep your head down.

[wanderingbastet.livejournal.com]

When I googled it (the whole title in quotes), I came up with one entry, "Green World
American Latvian Humane Society Green World is a non-profit charitable organization that rescues and rehabilitates wild animals in the US , Latvia and ...
www.alhsgw.com/ - 4k - Cached - Similar pages"

But nothing's there when you click on the link.

I'd definitely be suspicious.

[2eclipse.livejournal.com]

wow. you found more than i did.

i hate how this scam (i'm assuming it's a scam) attempts to play upon good honest concerns for the environment and animal welfare.

[mirage897.livejournal.com]

I'm glad they mentioned that they were the *Latvian* annimal society. Would not want to confuse that with the *Estonian* or *Bellarus* animal societies.

And what the hell is "public welfare?" Sounds like someone outside the US who does not know our HR system wrote this.