Is this job offer genuine or fraud?

[canuck78]

“The Employee may incur reasonable expenses for furthering the Company's business, including
expenses for entertainment, travel, and similar items.“

This was my favourite part. The scams are getting better.

 

[RSQL001]

Others can comment as well but first thing to notice was website only created June 18. Second on this page all their clients are in Australia which is usually an indicator the website has been cloned https://www.transtek-it.com/

Just on those 2 items alone would lead me to think it is not a genuine offer.

Never heard of someone being paid precisely at 6 pm every Friday but guess always a first although salary seems unrealistic for a customer service job.

The company has an official business registration number and ID on all Canadian business directories. When I checked their registration date it shows it was registered on 1st February 2019, which would explain their website age. They also have just one staff on LinkedIn with 173 connections, but I can't help but shake this gut feeling.

 

[RSQL001]

“The Employee may incur reasonable expenses for furthering the Company's business, including
expenses for entertainment, travel, and similar items.“

This was my favourite part. The scams are getting better.

I called the number yesterday during Canadian working hours and it went straight to voice mail saying I've reached Transtek IT Services and there was no customer service representative at the moment but I should drop my name and they'll get back to me. The hiring manager's English is quite poor too with lots of grammatical errors and font inconsistencies.

 

[21Goose]

The company has an official business registration number and ID on all Canadian business directories. When I checked their registration date it shows it was registered on 1st February 2019, which would explain their website age. They also have just one staff on LinkedIn with 173 connections, but I can't help but shake this gut feeling.

This offer is a scam. No one pays a random foreigner CAD70K for a remote support job where the company will then bring you to Canada.

Easy enough to check. If at any point they ask you for money for anything whatsoever, it's a scam. Also, don't send them personal docs (passport copy, other sensitive docs).

 

[RSQL001]

$70k/year, almost 4 weeks of holiday, a smartphone and expenses for a basic customer service job? Scam.

The proposed yearly salary is actually CAD 64,000 which converted is 48,900 USD. I did some research and found that the average annual salary for a customer service rep was actually 49,000 USD and I do have over 5 years of experience within the SaaS industry. But still something just doesn't sit right.

 

[RSQL001]

This offer is a scam. No one pays a random foreigner CAD70K for a remote support job where the company will then bring you to Canada.

Easy enough to check. If at any point they ask you for money for anything whatsoever, it's a scam. Also, don't send them personal docs (passport copy, other sensitive docs).

Much appreciated. Arigato Guraishimasu.

 

[21Goose]

Yeah, Canadian salaries are usually lower than US salaries, especially in the tech sector. It's not the same at all.

A Senior Program Manager at Microsoft/Amazon/FB in Canada will make ~$160,00 CAD, while that same person with the same job at the same company in the US will easily make more than $180K USD ($235K CAD).

Absolutely not comparable on a raw currency conversion.

 

[Bs65]

The company has an official business registration number and ID on all Canadian business directories. When I checked their registration date it shows it was registered on 1st February 2019, which would explain their website age. They also have just one staff on LinkedIn with 173 connections, but I can't help but shake this gut feeling.

You have to keep in mind these scam operations are getting more and more sophisticated and they will go to any ,lengths to set up a convincing presence. Usually they fail somewhere such as in this case where the website claims in one para about clients in Canada and yet they have logos from companies in Australia that actually have Australia in the logos.

There have been examples on here where the scammers have used identical directors for multiple fake sites which is sort of a giveaway. Another one where a hotel job offer claimed sea views in Calgary which would be a miracle.

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/job-offer-from-flag-oils-is-this-genuine.642451/#post-8024330

So many of the contributors on this forum have seen most every which way a scam offer has been framed and can almost ‘ smell’ a fake offer when they see one.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

The proposed yearly salary is actually CAD 64,000 which converted is 48,900 USD. I did some research and found that the average annual salary for a customer service rep was actually 49,000 USD and I do have over 5 years of experience within the SaaS industry. But still something just doesn't sit right.

$1340/week x 52 weeks = $69,680.

Not sure where you are doing your research but basic customer service jobs in Canada average around $30-$35k.

As said above, zero point in comparing salaries to the US or converting to USD.

Unless the position is skilled or union, standard vacation pay is the legal minimum, 10 paid days per year. No company is going to give a customer service rep 26 vacation days right off the bat.

Scam.

 

[zardoz]

Hi everyone,

I recently got an offer for remote customer service representative from a company called Transtek IT Services. An option of full time with starting pay of $1340 per week or part time with a pay of $670 per week.

The company is based in Quebec Canada and this is their website https://www.transtek-it.com/.
According to the hiring manager with whom I have been sending emails to my CV was found on Indeed and they took a liking to my experience.

After answering some pre interview questions I was sent an attachment containing two documents. The first is a labour agreement and the second a td1-19e tax form. I have yet to fill them out.

Transtek IT Services Inc.
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Business Number (BN): 717820310
Registry ID: 1117215-8
Registered Office Location: Montréal, Quebec
Status: Active
Status Notes: -
Business Type: Business Corporation
Created: 2019-01-02
Official registry source: Search for a Federal Corporation – Corporations Canada
We also found extra-provincial registration information from:
Québec
Business name (if different): Transtek IT Services Inc.
Registry ID: 1174219163
Registration Date: 2019-01-08
Official registry source: Registraire des entreprises

Labor Agreement №103
This is an offer of employment as Remote Customer Service at Transtek IT Services Inc. Should you accept this job offer; per company policy you'll be eligible to receive the following beginning on your hire date.
Full-Time Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (fixed working hours)
Part-Time Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible working hours)
Trial period: 10 business days.
Job duties:
The Company hires the Employee in the capacity of Remote Customer Service.
Duties:
1. Communicate with customers;
2. Create and mail correspondence to claimants, clients, and service providers;
3. Receive / Send payments to customers on a timely basis;
4. Prepare, scan and upload all mails into our system;
5. Create and mail correspondence to claimants, clients, and service providers.
The Employee's duties may be reasonably modified at the Company's discretion from time to time.
Salary base:
The Company shall pay Employee a Full-Time salary of 1340 CAD/week, for the services of
the Employee, payable at regular every Friday at 6 pm.
The Company shall pay Employee a Part-Time salary of 670 CAD/week, for the services of
the Employee, payable at regular every Friday at 6 pm.
Benefits:
▪ Full Training
▪ Health and Dental Insurance
▪ 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off each year
▪ Growing opportunities
▪ Flexible Working-hours
▪ Brand smartphone for work with internet access (iPhone or Android device) You will receive a monthly premium for high-quality work
Reimbursement of Expenses:
The Employee may incur reasonable expenses for furthering the Company's business, including
expenses for entertainment, travel, and similar items. The Company shall reimburse Employee for
all business expenses after the Employee presents an itemized account of expenditures, pursuant
to Company policy.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Disability:
In the event that the Employee cannot perform the duties because of illness or incapacity for a
period of more than 1 week, the compensation otherwise due during said illness or incapacity will
be reduced by 50% percent. The Employee's full compensation will be reinstated upon return to
work. However, if the Employee is absent from work for any reason for a continuous period of over 1 month, the Company may terminate the Employee's employment, and the Company's obligations under this agreement will cease on that date.
Assistance in Litigation:
Employee shall upon reasonable notice, furnish such information and proper assistance to the
Company as it may reasonably require in connection with any litigation in which it is, or may
become, a party either during or after employment.
Settlement by Arbitration:
Any claims or disputes arising or related to this Agreement, or the breach of it, shall be settled by
arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Canadian International Court of Arbitration. The
decision rendered may be entered in any court with jurisdiction.
Severability:
If, for any reason, any provision of this agreement is held invalid, all other provisions of this
agreement shall remain in effect. If this agreement is held invalid or cannot be enforced, then to
the full extent permitted by law any prior agreement between the Company (or any predecessor
thereof) and the Employee shall be deemed reinstated as if this agreement had not been
executed.
Assumption of Agreement by Company's Successors and Assignees:
The Company's rights and obligations under this agreement will inure to the benefit and be
binding upon the Company's successors and assignees.
Oral Modifications Not Binding:
This instrument is the entire agreement of the Company and the Employee. Oral changes have no
effect. It may be altered only by a written agreement signed by the party against whom
enforcement of any waiver, change, modification, extension, or discharge is sought.
Confidentiality of Proprietary Information:
Employee agrees, during or after the term of this employment, not to reveal confidential
information, or trade secrets to any person, firm, corporation, or entity. Should Employee reveal
or threaten to reveal this information, the Company shall be entitled to an injunction restraining
the Employee from disclosing same, or from rendering any services to any entity to whom said
information has been or is threatened to be disclosed, the right to secure an injunction is not
exclusive, and the Company may pursue any other remedies it has against the Employee for a
breach or threatened breach of this condition, including the recovery of damages from the
Employee.
Termination of Agreement:
Without cause, the Company may terminate this agreement at any time upon 5 days' written
notice to the Employee. If the Company requests, the Employee will continue to perform duties
and may be paid regular salary up to the date of termination. In addition, the Employee shall not
receive severance allowance
Without cause, the Employee may terminate employment upon 7 days' written notice to the
Company. Employee may be required to perform [his/her] duties and will be paid the regular
salary to date of termination but shall not receive severance allowance.
Personal information:
Your personal information will only be located in our company database and will not be available
for any third parties or people.
Start date: / / 0 FULL-TIME 0 PART-TIME
You acknowledge that this offer letter represents the entire agreement between you and Transtek IT Services Inc. and that no verbal or written agreements, promises or representations that are not specifically stated in this offer, are or will be binding upon Transtek IT Services Inc.
If you are in agreement with the above outline, please sign below. This offer is in effect for five business days.
By signing and dating this letter below, I accept this job offer:
EMPLOYEE DETAILS EMPLOYER DETAILS
Name:
Transtek IT Services INC.
Address(Full):
401 - 2555 Boulevard de la Côte-Vertu
Montreal, QC, H4R 1Z6
Landline Phone #:
HR Chief Executive
Cell Phone #:
Soham Gunjan Patel
(signature)
The parties hereto agree that facsimile signatures shall be as effective as if originals.
THIS JOB OFFER WAS MADE ACCORDING TO THE CANADIAN EMPLOYMENT CODE STANDARDS.
Pls advice?

The vacation alone is a massive red flag. It's actually 5 weeks + statutory (& your birthday??) Scam...

 

[zardoz]

You have to keep in mind these scam operations are getting more and more sophisticated and they will go to any ,lengths to set up a convincing presence. Usually they fail somewhere such as in this case where the website claims in one para about clients in Canada and yet they have logos from companies in Australia that actually have Australia in the logos.

There have been examples on here where the scammers have used identical directors for multiple fake sites which is sort of a giveaway. Another one where a hotel job offer claimed sea views in Calgary which would be a miracle.

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/job-offer-from-flag-oils-is-this-genuine.642451/#post-8024330

So many of the contributors on this forum have seen most every which way a scam offer has been framed and can almost ‘ smell’ a fake offer when they see one.

Yes, we can smell the BS at 100 metres...

 

[zardoz]

https://www.transtek-it.com/

https://hotlineit.com/managed-print-services/ Cloned text :

How complicated can printing be? You just press print and it works, right? Managed print services (MPS) is a program where all your print services are managed for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Your scanners, printers, photocopiers (and even faxes) are optimised so you print less, use less paper and toner and streamline your document workflows.

https://hotlineit.com/cloud-managed-services/ Cloned text :

Every business now has the same opportunity to access cloud-based tech solutions to simplify processes and boost capabilities. Cloud computing offers a streamlined, flexible and cost-effective solution for your business tech that reduces costs and IT stress.

Need I continue?

Oh, and what is this "Canadian International Court of Arbitration"? No such animal...

 

[21Goose]

Oh, and what is this "Canadian International Court of Arbitration"? No such animal...

It's similar to the Canadian Appellate Court of Arbitration.. it's real CACA

 

[magnas]

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[21Goose]

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Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all
qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. This policy is modified with respect to citizenship and national origin because of compliance with the CANADIAN Employment Opportunity Commission. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Company depends solely on your qualifications.

MAKE YOUR DECISION BELOW.

The conditions to be part of our next team is very simple. firstly the total cost that each worker will spend to get to Canada is 2500$ (as a security bond to AHC) and Our authorized Recruitment Agency in India will start your visa processing,
Their Filing Fees is 340$ you have to pay at the time of visa applying and once you get your visa Then You have to pay 2500$ after visa.
We would be taking care of your flight, accommodation, feeding, transportation, work permit, medical report, and visa processing but it takes 30 To 45 days for the visa to be issued and once your visa is issued Our authorized Recruitment Agency in India will give your visa with your flight ticket and work documents and once you get to Canada, Employer will pick you up from the airport and take you to your accommodation.

Total cost- 340$ (includes- Visa processing, Filing fees, Medical Report, Registration fees, Offer letter, etc.)
2500$ ( AFTER VISA+ LMIA AND ESDC APPROVAL)
= 2840$
NOTE- (You will get a written statement if by any chance your visa get refused your payment will be refunded on the same day)

(If you are not able to pay after visa then you can ask freely to Our authorized Recruitment Agency)

YOU WILL BE REWARDED 2500$ AFTER COMPLETION OF 1 YEAR IN COMPANY

If you are interested to join our AHC team, You can Whatsapp to +14372373714 by sending your details-

Date of Birth:-

Emergency Contact Number:-

Present Address:-

Permanent Address:-

Father’s Name:-

Mother’s Name:-

Blood Group:-

Highest Qualification (Year of completion/College/Percentage/CGPA) :-



after sending details our helpline representative will guide you for further process



Thanks for reaching us.

Fake.