On Mon, 7 Mar 2005 19:32:37 -0800, Frank Keeney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> -----Original Message-----
> On Behalf Of Lee Barken
> Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 5:30 PM
>
> As seen on Craigslist....
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> ***Full-Time Drivers Wanted - $15 per hour flat rate ***
> Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date: 2005-03-06, 9:06AM PST
>
> We are looking for drivers that are familiar with the metro area to
> drive large sections of the city in order to passively gather wireless
> information. This is a full time position that should last for 3-5
> weeks.
>
> We are conducting a study of wi-fi hotspot coverage and are paying
> people to literally drive on every street and cross street in defined
> sections of the downtown area. Drivers will be provided with a wi-fi
> scanning device and high-level maps with specific areas of the city to
> be targeted. There are no stops, just driving and letting the device
> scan. Drivers should understand the following:
>
> - This is difficult work and requires a systematic approach to
> properly map city coverage
> - Drivers must commit to 40 hours a week
> - Drivers should have their own detailed maps in order to "highlight"
> the roads they have covered
> - Drivers must have car in good working order
> - Some technological knowledge helpful
>
> If interested please goto
>
> http://www.quarterscope.com/dev/Driver_App.htm
>
> And complete the registration process. We need this information in
> order to consider you for the position. We expect to assign the
> project within the next week.
>
> Thanks
>
> Compensation: $15 per hour - Flat Rate - No reimbursement for gas or mileage
> This is a contract job.
> Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
> Please, no phone calls about this job!
> Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or
> commercial interests.
> Reposting this message elsewhere is NOT OK.
>
> 62441369
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I can't help but notice that the application is requesting Name,
Address, SSN & more - all with out even being encrypted. Legitimate?
maybe, but questionable? definitely.
