Spam: job@headfirm.net
Here's an interesting spam I found while sifting through the usual job scam spams. At first glance, this appears to be a standard job scam, but on closer inspection it lacks key ingredients. For example, it expresses as strict requirements that the applicant be registered with the SEC.
This is perhaps a clue to what they're really doing here: trying to find registered stock brokers. My guess is that this is the first stage of a "spear phishing" attack: anyone who contacts them claiming to be a stockbroker will be sent some documents in return, such as Microsoft Word documents. These are actually Trojan horse documents, crafted in such a way that they will attempt to install other software on the stockbroker's computer. The attackers probably want to gain access to stock trading systems so that they can buy and sell stock to manipulate the price for their own gain, or some similar scam.
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From: [redacted] <[redacted]@hotmail.com>
Date: 10-May-2007 09:58
Subject: Good job offer from careerbuilder
To: [redacted]@gmail.com
Cc: [three more gmail.com addresses redacted]
Financial Consultant Retirement Advisor - Stock Broker
Financial Consultant - Registered Rep - Money Management - Retirement Planning
We're looking for established money motivated reps. Huge payouts! 100% Commission.
We're an independent Financial Services and Investment Services firm looking for the next great member of our team. Our Financial Consultants provide Investment, Insurance and Financial Planning services tailored to meet the needs of business and individual clients. Are you ready to step away from the micro managed environment of the larger firms?
Would you like the freedom to actually give objective advice? If so, Keep Reading!
What's in it for you:
~ A professional work environment. We are passionate about what we do!
~ The freedom to do what's right for your client. No pressure to sell the monthly special!
~ Solid earning potential and benefits package. Strong Commission Structure.
What we are looking for:
~ Registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)(required)
~ Registration with the Medallion Guarantee Signature program (required)
~ Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Communications or related field
~ 3 + years experience as a Financial Consultant, Registered Rep or Broker
~ Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
~ We're looking for proven producers with an entrepreneurial streak!
So, If you are a talented and experienced Financial Consultant or Financial Advisor, with a Bachelors degree and 3 or more years experience . . . Apply Today!
Salary: $350,000.00 - $600,000.00 /Year
Required Skills
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Financial Consultant, Retirement Planning, Stock Broker, Estate Planning, CFP, Relationship Management
If you are a good fit for the Financial Consultant Retirement Advisor - Stock Broker position, and have a background that includes (and/or):
Financial Consultant, Retirement Planning, Stock Broker, Estate Planning, CFP, Relationship Management and you are interested in working the following job types:
Sales, Business Development, Marketing
Within the following industries:
Banking - Financial Services, Accounting - Finance, Mortgage
About The Rewards
Work hard, perform well, and you'll be rewarded with a dizzying number of benefits including:
Competitive base salary
Bonuses and commissions
Medical and dental coverage
401k retirement plan
Paid vacations
Tuition reimbursement
Paid training programs
Comfortable work environment
Business casual dress
This offer will remain open until 04.30.2007. If you decide to accept our offer, as we hope you will, please sign the enclosed copy of this letter in the space indicated below and return it to us as soon as possible.
Should you have any questions regarding this letter, our offer of employment or anything else, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are excited to have you join our organization and look forward to working with you.
Our email is job@headfirm.net
Sincerely Yours,
CyberCoders Sales & Marketing Specialists
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
In response to the above offer of employment (INITIAL ONE ONLY):
______ I accept.
______ I do not accept.
Dated: ___________________, 20___
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[Insert employee name here]
P.S. If you accept this offer We would be glad to invite you to your personal interview.
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