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I was contacted by a Sr. Recruiter at Koru Lifescience Limited responding to a job application on Career Builder. They provided several "Work from Home" positions available and asked which I would be interested in. Said the interview process was all done online via Microsoft Teams and said everything you need to know will be briefed by the hiring manager. Provided a MS teams link to easily connect and a code (*******) that is the sorting code for the interview. This is the 1st step to proceed further. Below is how the interview (IM) proceeded: [10:21 AM] ****** ****** ******* [10:22 AM] Katrice Mercedes Welcome to Koru Lifescience Limited. I assume you have arrived for the job interview and briefings, during which you will be acquainted with comprehensive details regarding the job position, as well as the company's background and information. [10:35 AM] Katrice Mercedes Before we proceed, allow me to introduce myself. I am Mrs. KATRICE MERCEDES, the Head Hiring Manager at Koru Lifescience Limited. It is my pleasure to be here with you today to provide you with a comprehensive overview of our company and to conduct the main online job interview. To begin, please kindly introduce yourself by stating your Full Name, Phone Number, and Current Location. [10:36 AM] ****** ****** Nice to virtually meet you! ****** ******, ###-###-####, location Columbus, NJ, USA. [10:36 AM] Katrice Mercedes Please choose a suitable role from the range of positions offered at Koru Lifescience Limited, such as Customer Service, Data Entry, Data Analyst, Clerical Admin, Systems Security Engineer, System Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Executive/Manager, Payroll Clerk, Bookkeeping, Dispatcher, Front Desk Clerk, IT, Project Development, and Office Assistant.... NOTE: You’re to pick just a position. Which of these positions can you handle? [10:37 AM] ****** ****** Administrative Assistant [10:38 AM] Katrice Mercedes Are you comfortable with the idea of working remotely? This opportunity offers the convenience of an online job, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own home. The flexibility of the working hours enables you to choose when and where you work. The compensation for this position is $37 per hour, with an additional $20 per hour for training. Payments will be made bi-weekly through direct deposit or a pay check. Please note that the maximum weekly workload is set at 40 hours. It is important to mention that if you are hired, you will be considered a full employee rather than an independent contractor. I believe working from home will not be a problem for you? [10:40 AM] ****** ****** I have been working from home for the past 3 years and am very comfortable with this arrangement. [10:40 AM] Katrice Mercedes Let's get started by discussing the job details. I will provide you with all the necessary information as we progress. Please read carefully and respond promptly with a "DONE" once you have finished reading. If there are any questions, please reply with a "Yes" or "No". Your full attention and quick response are greatly appreciated. [10:43 AM] ****** ****** Could I have your work details? Email? [10:44 AM] Katrice Mercedes To ensure compliance with our company's remote job policy and maintain proper supervision, calling individuals within the company is neither necessary nor permitted. Therefore, it is advised that calls originate from the company itself in order to minimize the frequency of calls. This approach enables us to uphold our remote work guidelines and maintain a structured communication process within the organization. By centralizing calls from the company, we can streamline communication channels and ensure effective oversight while adhering to our remote work policy. [10:46 AM] ****** ****** Instead of just texting, can we do a video chat? [10:47 AM] Katrice Mercedes The interview is conducted via ( IM ) Instant Messaging [10:47 AM] ****** ****** No thank you. I'm not interested in working for a company that won't allow video for an interview.

Targeted Person's Location

NJ, USA- 08022

Scammer Information
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Unknown Location

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Unknown Email

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(609) 909-3643

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https://teams.live.com/I/invite/FEAeahdKI_FdXBS-RA

Scam Type

Employment

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Business name

Koru Lifescience Limited

Date Reported

January 16, 2024

Scam ID

796344


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