Executive career Network is a lie

I have been unemployed for almost three years and have been applying daily for work online. I recieved the following email from a Ms Kimberly Naidoo: Good day,

We received your application regarding the advertised Staff Vacancy and we apologize for the late response as we have been waiting on the new openings.

We would like to inform you that we now have a right position suitable for you to be filled within May 2020 at a starting salary of R12500 plus benefits.

This full time position is available within a well know Telecommunications company which is authorized to operate during the lock down and you will be working as an Administrative Assistant via our Executive Career Network.

We're now finalizing the entire application process but before you join the company, your employers require a recent (not older than three months) full background check & screening on your profile as this is now compulsory prior final job offer.

Kindly note that us as an agency, we do not provide this service.

There're a few company providing this service and if you would like to do it yourself, please do so and send the proof of your background checks to: *** by Monday 11th May 2020.

However, we would recommend West Pole South Africa to assist you as they have proven to be professionals, reliable and affordable.

If you would like them to assist you, please send an email to: *** or *** requesting full information regarding the service.

Once they receive your email, they will also contact us for your profile and recommendation.

Kindly also note that a small service fee for the background check & screening applies and this fee has to be covered by you (The Applicant) and it cannot be deducted from any of your salaries whatsoever.

We thank you for your patience and looking forward to having you as an employee.

NB: ANY OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR NEW POST WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE WE RECEIVE THE PROOF / OUTCOMES REPORT OF YOUR BACKGROUND CHECKS & SCREENING.

Kind Regards

Kimberley Naidoo Executive Career Network

Stupid of me to think that in this time there will not be people that would stoop so low. I contacted "Westpole" and they had the audacity to tell me that seeing as I was unemployed they will only charge me R320 instead of R640 for the background check. Again stupid of me but I paid them with money I could've used elsewhere. I am still waiting for the " info for the job I app**** for"

Please do not fall for the same trap I have. I know there are people worse off than me. Do not believe a word they tell you.