Exactly why we started our site. No job board/site out there wants to expose these kinds of postings because they don’t want to risk the revenue. It’s not 100% a scam but it is definitely not what’s advertised. You walk around to businesses begging employees to buy “packages” that local restaurant/bars/spas/etc pay for.
It’s almost the equivalent of working from home to click on google ads. It’s work but it’s really shady.
You can be anything you want to be when you grow up
By: Minx
I am sure you remember hearing that when you were a kid. In high school, you dreamt about going to college to pursue your dreams (or at least to get away from your parents and out on your own), graduate with a degree, and become financially independent.
Those two words could not be more terrifying right now.
As a recent graduate, I can tell you that applying for jobs has literally taken over my life since the beginning of this year. Every morning, I wake up, go on my computer, check my Gmail account to see if any companies have answered my application, go on Indeed.com, Monster, Career Builder, and Craig’s List to see what new jobs have been offered since I last checked. (Read: Before I went to bed). It is a difficult thing trying to pick the company with which you will begin your career.
One thing you are bound to see every time you login to your Indeed, Monster, Career Builder or SnagAJob accounts is this phrase: PHILLY SPORTS FANS! ENTRY LEVEL ADVERTISING/MARKETING! WILL TRAIN. (Philadelphia, NJ, Del). If you are a hopeful, idealistic graduate like myself, you click on this offer and read over the qualifications:
Requirements:
*Ability to work in a team atmosphere and independently
*Good personal presentation
*Excellent communication skills
*Ability to start immediately” Sometimes the company will also add, “Student-minded”. The base salary is more than comfortable, with the opportunity to make commission, benefits and room to grow within the company. Where do I sign?
Well, I signed up for an interview with HEAT advertising group, based out of Cherry Hill, NJ. I emailed their HR department after seeing a post like the one above on Craig’s List, Monster and Career Builder. The week before graduation, I was called in for an interview. I was completely ecstatic—could it be? In this economy, with the job market as terrible as it is, will I have a real job the Monday after graduation?
A woman named Samantha called from Heat saying that they were scheduling interviews for the following week. I chose a Tuesday at 2:00 pm for my first interview. She told me that the dress code was professional, and to bring a copy of my resume. Even though I sent my resume with my cover letter? Oh well, maybe they have many applicants and need to see it on paper.
Unfortunately, the Friday before the interview, I sprained my ankle in an unfortunate walking accident (trying to walk and talk on my cell phone at the same time—can you tell I am a blonde?). I thought about postponing the interview, as I literally could not walk for the entire rest of the weekend, but I did not want to miss what seemed like an amazing opportunity.
My roommate drove me from our apartment outside of Philadelphia to Cherry Hill so that I could make the interview. When we got into the building, the first suspicious thing I noticed was that the suite number (302) was only labeled “Marketing Suite.” Odd, when I was coming to interview for Heat Group, Inc in the same suite. I wrote it off, thinking that maybe the marketing departments for each company in the building were put in one suite. When I went into the office, I did not notice any signs for Heat Group Inc., only cheap-looking business cards. In the waiting room, there was a flat screen TV, and Fathead™ cutouts of different sports teams decorated the walls. As I filled out the application, I noticed that one of the receptionists was answering the phone with a different company name, the other with ‘Heat’. If I was not such an idealist, I would have walked out of the office then. Nevertheless, I decided to continue with the interview.
A blonde man named Kyle came out to the waiting area and introduced himself, telling me to follow him back to the office. I hobbled behind him on my crutches and sat down. He asked what happened to my ankle and I explained the story. Then he talked for a total of 3 minutes before asking me one question: Does this sound like something you would be interested in? I said yes and he said that if he and his partner Josh liked what they saw, I would receive a call for a second interview. I left the office confused, but I was excited.
About 2 hours later, I received a phone call from Samantha saying that Josh interviewed me, (I was not. I was interviewed by Kyle!), that I was being put through to the second round of interviews, and that I was to come to the office that Wednesday wearing comfortable shoes for a 9-5 day. I hung up and called my mom. She sounded happy for me, but there was something that was not right about her tone. I wrote it off as stress from work and hung up.
The next day, my mom called saying that I should check my email. When I did, I saw an email from my mom, stating this: “I looked up HEAT on internet, and then I backed into the phone number that was listed on the ads, then I got Titan Marketing, 950 Kings HWY. Just curious about it. I do not know if this is what you are in for, or if the HEAT Company is new, but I thought you should read it so, you will be careful. Did you go to 950 Kings Hwy? Is this the phone number you called? I hope not.
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/334/RipOff0334018.htm”
She also informed me that the company has other names: KSW Marketing, Titan Marketing, World Access Marketing, Magnum Marketing, EFG Marketing Solutions, Bridge City Events, CPG Marketing, Pure, Vizion, 3W, Choice Promotional Group, Sports and Events Inc., Legacy Concepts…they may not all be the same owners, but they are the same scam.
I immediately called Samantha back, and no one picked up. I left a message stating that I was not interested in the position. And you know what? A month later I got a call from another scam marketing company…on the same number. Good thing I had it saved as “Heat” in my cell phone.
So please, take the time to read the RipOff Report. I have already saved 4 of my friends from being scammed, I want to save all my strong, independent women from being a part of this scam, and from having your money taken from you. If you are ever sent to 950 N. Kings Highway, Suite 302 in Cherry Hill, NJ, or if you are ever called by 856-667-0808, PLEASE do not answer.
So ladies, TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS. We have ‘gut feelings’ for a reason; we need to learn to trust them. Spread the word to all your friends, and whatever you do, do not become one of their “Sales Whores.” We are better than that, right ladies?
Rip-off Report: Titan Marketing Piker!! Cherry Hill New Jersey Source: www.ripoffreport.com Titan Marketing Piker!! Cherry Hill New Jersey
