We first posted warnings nearly two years ago regarding recruiting scams targeting those who may desire to work for major defense contractors such as Fluor, DynCorp and KBR. During this time of economic disaster in the States, those desperate for work may be more likely to disregard warnings in hopes the offers are legitimate, therefore setting themselves up for identity theft and financial ruin.

According to a recent article from WBJFedBiz Daily, identity thieves are still setting their sites on those who want to work for KBR.

Fraudsters out to steal money and private information from those hoping to land work are using the name of KBR Inc.  in their scam.

KBR, an engineering and construction company based in Houston and with a primary office in Arlington, posted a notice on its website acknowledging that “fraudulent employment offers are being transmitted via email by people claiming to be employees or representatives of KBR.” According to the notice, prospective candidates are provided salary information, instructed to obtain immigration documents and pay application/processing fees, which will supposedly be reimbursed.

“Please be advised that these communications are FRAUDULENT and are NOT sent from anyone within or affiliated with KBR,” the notice stated. “These email messages are a scam and should be treated as such.”

Those that receive such notices are instructed to contact local law enforcement and to forward the messages to ReportFraud@kbr.com.

A company spokeswoman said that — by policy —no information about KBR is released, including employment numbers for the D.C. metro area. The company’s Arlington office is located at 2451 Crystal Drive. (click HERE for the original article)

If anyone has one of these fraudulent emails they’ve received stating they are recruiting on KBR’s behalf, please send it. I’d like to post it for all to see.

There are few things I despise more than liars and thieves, especially identity thieves.

Ms Sparky