After I have finished writing my previous blog, I came across a new site for Virtual Assistants. They have outlined a scam that I think everyone should be weary of. Like I said previously NEVER PAY FOR A JOB. The will just reinforce this. This information is copied from www.virtualassistantjobs.com so if you have any queries I advise you to refer back to them.
This is a direct copy from the above website, I have left the link in just in case you want more information.
Do not confuse us with online Virtual Assistant Scams.
First, let’s make this clear…. We do not charge fees. We do not have an application fee, We do not require a membership deposit. You do not need to pay an activation fee, handling fee or training fee. Anyone may apply and be hired if you have the equipment, skills, education and experience to work as a professional virtual assistant. And just in case you missed it, there are no fees. Zero. Zilch.
We do offer virtual assistant certification for a fee. However this is OPTIONAL and is not required to be considered for a job. It is only meant for candidates who are interested in obtaining professional certification.
We do also suggest that have a virtual fax line. The program is FREE. You do not need to pay for the upgraded version. (The free version is okay)
The Scams
One of the biggest Virtual Assistant scams around is Westwood Virtual Staffing. They charge you a $24.95 fee and then redirect you to our website. WE ARE NOT AFFILIATED with Westwood Virtual Staffing nor does your affiliation with Westwood Virtual Staffing help your chances of landing a project with us. More likely being referred by Westwood Virtual Staffing will actually hurt your chances of ever being hired since they do not provide you with our job ID numbers and correct application instructions.
Westwood Virtual Staffing has received many complaints. They frequently change their website address and company name. Most job seekers that pay the fee to Westwood Virtual Staffing do not even receive a reply. PLEASE DO NOT BECOME A VICTIM.
If you have been scammed by Westwood Virtual Staffing we urge you to contact us vot@virtualassistantjobs.com - Please provide as much information as you can. We may be able to help you obtain a refund and will guide you in reporting these scammers to the proper authorities.
The Truth
VOT (Virtual Office Temps) is a staffing and recruiting firm. Projects come to us from employers in need, we send virtual assistants to them to complete those projects. We’ve been in operation since 2001. In fact, we were one of the first virtual assistant staffing organizations online! We’ve built a fine reputation and our virtual assistants have completed thousands of projects. Our service is FREE to the job seeker. In fact, we invite you to request a list of current projects via email.
Our virtual assistants work in all sorts of capacities. We need home based staff who can type, prepare legal documents, do medical billing, complete presentations, do desktop publishing, make travel arrangements, provide office support, assist executives and so much more. If you have a great business or office skill, we could use it! There are no fees to apply or be hired. Learn more about our jobs.
How To Apply With Us
To become a virtual assistant with VOT you need to complete the following steps:
· Review the duties and job requirements
· Request our current projects list via email from projects@virtulassistantjobs.com
· Add yourself to our mailing list to be kept up to date on new projects (it’s free to join, free to apply and free to be hired) Send email to virtualofficejobs-subscribe@topica.com
· Register to be considered for virtual assistant projects (it’s free)
Additional Information
If you are a current or previous customer of Westwood Virtual Staffing please contact us. We do not tolerate scams and will do all that we can to help you receive a refund or file a complaint.
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