I am confused, Should I pay 20 dollars for this job?

Question

ok i have been applying like crazy for the past 3 days, writing cover letters and resumes..
i just applied for a position where i work on my computer from "Home".. it was on newyorkjobs.com . this is the page http://www.newyorkjobs.com/jobdetails.cfm?jid=322871

anyway , she just replied me back with this e-mail

Hi, I just received your resume and I think you
would be perfect for this position. My name is
Christina Alexander and I am looking for a self
motivated and reliable individual to process forms
from home. This work is for anyone who wants to work
from home and make money. I am a mother of two and
working from home allows me to stay at home with my
family and earn an above average income. Processing
orders is a very simple job if you are able to follow
directions, read and write clearly and are self
motivated. The orders that you will process will
depend on the clients that you will work with. There
is a $20.00 non refundable fee for training materials
that I will send you.

This is to ensure me that you
are a reliable individual. I hope that you are able to
understand that I cannot take chances of sending
costly materials to individuals that are not reliable.
99% of the people who work from home generated income
within 24 hours after receiving the training
materials. Your income potential is entirely up to
you...the more effort you put forth the more money you
WILL make. If after reading this you are still
interested please contact me. I only have a couple more positions available.
Thank you,
Christina Alexander

If you would like to get started today click on the link below and send the $20.00 payment and I will promptly send you the training materials via e-mail and we can begin working.

( i really need to save the 200 dollars i have in my bank since my car will go into repossession on 23rd if i dn't pay them 225 more dollars ) I Need a Job ASAP also.

Could this be a trick?

Answer 1

it's a scam. do not fall for it. do not give her any money or personal information.

Answer 2

Actually, minus is correct. I actually fell for this. I have to say it wasn't a scam. Everything was legitimate. You pay for the training material and you receive the training material. Or in my situation I did. It tells you exactly how to do what that person does. I only paid $12. Like I said, it's not exactly a scam because you can make money off of it by posting enough ads. Now, the question is, is it a respectable job? No it's not. But people gotta make their money some how. I currently have ads posted and am only charging $10 for the training material. I'll probably do that until I make my $12 back and then stop. Call me a scammer, I don't care. Atleast I'm honest.

There are other opportunities out there that you can really make some cash. It's slow, but it's money. Check out my blog if you want to learn more.

http://ashley-conner.blogspot.com

Ashley Conner

Answer 3

Now If I was to stay home and spend about five hours a day answering those that sent emails to me and say one out of twenty sent me the twenty I think I might be able to say I was earning a rather nice income.

I bet this is another twist on the old game. I once did this but it was long before the computer cam out. I put ads in papers stating that I could help you earn at least fifty dollars per week for just one half days work. I also hinted that they could earn a real load of money if they spent hours each day doing this. Then it was five dollars and I would mail the information.

What it came down to was that i mailed each one that sent the fiver and most was in cash a booklet telling them how to do just what I had done. Those that sent checks I just threw away and didn't cash the check.

Today it is all with credit cards so there is a different trail.

I said it appears to be this. It may not and she may be offering a very good deal.

Answer 4

Possibly could be a scam. I would ignore it.
I read the ad - and this line always sends up an alert.

The preferred applicants should be at least 18 years old with Internet access.

Something tells me that this will be something to do with a dating site or more. Where people send in info and photos (of skin and or private parts) and money to join a dating site.

You have to enter their details (names, contacts and photos) into the database so others can meet them.

I once interviewed with a dating service, and this is what I was told. I also had to be over 18. I turned it down.

Answer 5

Immediately disregard any "job" that wants money up front. They are scams. You should pretty much disregard most of those work from home offers as most of them are scams.

Also beware of "cattle call" type interviews. Real employers review resumes and then set up individual interviews. The "cattle call" has everyone show up and anyone who stays thru the talk gets hired. The job turns out to be some crappy door to door commission sales job -- like magazines.

Answer 6

I applied for a position similar to that over the internet and that particular company wanted more than $ 20.00. I decided not to give, send , or pay with a credit card because there is no guarantee. Basically you should go with your gut. I wouldn't want to give them any money either if my car payment was due. Something will work out for you things always do.

Answer 7

The general rule of thumb is that you do the work and get paid for it - NOT pay someone to send the work or training materials to you.

My feeling is that this lady really is "working" from home and many others as well as potentialy yourself, are paying her wages by buying into this.

There are other ways to work from home and if you need to do so - maybe advertise that fact yourself - describing the work you are able to do.

Personally - I wouldn't trust a job which asks me to pay for the training materials. In my experience, training and the materials required usually come as part of the job.

Be very carefull

Answer 8

Nope. IF they were legit, they would take the $20 start up out of your first pay. I've never ever heard of a job like that that has been legit. Ask around. I doubt you'll find anyone you know who does that kind of work from home.

Answer 9

Yes, it's sort of like a chain letter. You don't pay people to "send you materials". ou want a job not paper.

Scam!

Answer 10

NO! wonder this person is making above average income.....she's stealing other people's money!