I received the Tarsier Pharma scam text below from (908)315-0139 claiming my resume for a work-from-home job Data Entry Representative position. The text appears to have been sent by a Tamara Rosa, a recruiter from Tarsier® Pharma. If you have received the same text, please do not respond to it.
Tarsier Pharma Scam Text Message
Hello! I am Tamara Rosa, a recruiter from Tarsier® Pharma. We have reviewed your resume for the Data Entry Representative position. The pay rate for this position is $35.75 per hour, with training provided at $20.75 per hour. This is a work-from-home job. Let me know if you are interested.
After responding to the scam text, I was sent the following:
The interview for this position will be conducted online via TEXT on Telegram Messenger. Our company's board will review our conversations to evaluate your performance and determine your status. To proceed with the interview, please download the Telegram Messenger application from your app store or online. Once you have done so, kindly let me know. Thank you!
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To proceed with your interview, please add the Hiring Manager on Telegram using the username hoops://t.me/timothywilliamshr Once added, kindly send a message to the Hiring Manager. Thank you!
Answered a series of normal interview questions via Telegram App. Was “hired” right away and then asked for email followed by financial institution. But, I stopped right there because I know it is a scam.