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Dec 9, 2011

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"Monster makes protecting job seekers a top priority. We'd like to remind you of what you can do to help keep yourself safe during a job search. 

Know What to Avoid 

Some employment scams appear as job postings or classifieds while others may target victims through unsolicited email. Below are the most common scams:
 Money-Laundering Scams
Money launderers offer "jobs" with commissions or pay as high as $2000 per day to process checks on behalf of foreign nationals. They recruit local citizens to "process payments" or "transfer funds," because as foreign nationals, they can't do it themselves.Learn more about money laundering scams here.» 

Reshipping Scams
Reshipping scams typically require job seekers to receive packages of stolen goods-frequently consumer electronics-and then forward the packages, often outside the United States. Those who fall for reshipping scams may be liable for shipping charges and even the cost of goods purchased online with stolen credit cards. Read more about reshipping scams here.» 

Pre-pay/Work at Home Scams
Although there are genuine jobs working at home, many "offers" are not valid forms of employment and have the simple goal of getting victims to make an initial "investment."Find out more about avoiding these scams.»
Protect Yourself 

What seems like a lucrative job offer could cost you your savings and more. Learn to identify the signals of an employment scam to protect yourself. A few simple steps and a little bit of information can keep your job search safe and effective! Learn more by visiting Monster's Security Center

If you see a questionable job posting or suspect misuse of the Monster website, please report the suspected fraud to Monster. 

If you think you have been a victim of fraud, immediately report the fraud to your local police and contact Monster, so steps can be taken to ensure your safety. We also recommend that you file an online report with The Internet Crime Complaint Center, a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National White Collar Crime Center. More information on how to conduct a safe job search is available through the Federal Trade Commission's website. You can also check out LooksTooGoodToBeTrue.com. "

Best regards, 

The Monster Team

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Apr 9, 2009

Last week the Obama administration took tough, decisive action with the auto industry, forcing the resignation of the CEO of General Motors. 

The president knows that we can't trust the same folks who got us into this mess to help lead us out. 

It's time to do the same for the banks. And the best way to start is by firing Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis. He's the worst of the worst.  
Lewis's poor management helped ruin his company and our economy. Shareholders are calling him "reckless" and citing "disastrous missteps."1 

Worse, Lewis accepted $45 billion in taxpayer bailout funds, but instead of using all the money to get the economy going again, he let $3.6 billion go to bonuses for top execs.2

There can't be real reform on Wall Street until the CEOs who brought down the banks we had to bail out are long gone. 
 
Can you sign our petition asking Treasury Secretary Geithner replace the leadership at bailed out banks—starting with Ken Lewis? Clicking here adds your name:  

http://pol.moveon.org/lewis//o.pl?id=15895-1504297-_fxSNSx&t=4

The petition says: "We can't trust the same people who got us into this financial mess to help lead us out. Replace the leadership at the bailed-out banks, starting with Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis."
Lewis is the CEO of the biggest bank in the United States.3 If Secretary Geithner forces him to resign, it'll send a strong message to the rest of Wall St.: The era of zero accountability is over and reckless behavior that puts our economy at risk won't be tolerated.
Of all the folks who helped bring about the recession, Lewis is one of the worst:
  • Shareholders say he helped drive the company into the ground. Bank of America has lost billions—and 90% of its value—in part because Lewis "hastily arranged the ill-considered acquisition" of Merrill Lynch.4 
  • Even after the crisis, he hasn't changed his ways. He ensured that high-level staff received bonuses—despite recent announcements that the bank was laying off another 35,000 employees.5
  • On top of all this, he's fighting against more rights for workers. Three days after receiving $25 billion in bailout money, Bank of America brought together powerful banking interests to figure out how to defeat the Employee Free Choice Act, a bill that makes it easier for workers to form unions.6
Ken Lewis has got to go. And we need to look closely at the other bailed-out banks that may need new leadership too. 
Our friends at Service Employees International Union (the country's fastest-growing union) have been leading this campaign for a few weeks—and they're building momentum quickly. If hundreds of thousands of us act, together, we'll be impossible to ignore. Please sign today! 

http://pol.moveon.org/lewis//o.pl?id=15895-1504297-_fxSNSx&t=5 

Thanks for all you do.
–Daniel, Patrick S., Eli, Lenore and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. "Investment group calls on BofA to fire Ken Lewis," WCNC, March 5, 2009 
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=51294&id=15895-1504297-_fxSNSx&t=6
"Union to B of A: Fire Ken Lewis or Risk a Shareholder Revolt," Talking Points Memo, March 5, 2009 
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=51295&id=15895-1504297-_fxSNSx&t=7
2. "Thain tells investigators BofA's Ken Lewis knew of bonuses," CNN Money, February 20, 2009 
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=51285&id=15895-1504297-_fxSNSx&t=8
3. "Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis scores another deal," Fortune, September 15, 2008 
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=51289&id=15895-1504297-_fxSNSx&t=9
4. "Investment group calls on BofA to fire Ken Lewis," WCNC, March 5, 2009 
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=51294&id=15895-1504297-_fxSNSx&t=10
5. "Ken Lewis, What's Really in Your Company's Best Interest?" SEIU Blog, February 12, 2009 
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=51290&id=15895-1504297-_fxSNSx&t=11
6. "Bailout Recipients Hosted Call to Defeat Key Labor Bill," Huffington Post, January 27, 2009 
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=51292&id=15895-1504297-_fxSNSx&t=12 
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