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Another Fake Job Scam
This is an email that just showed up: I am looking for a job, but this is yet another bogus outreach. What makes me say this? Paul Wynne uses a gmail address instead of "Gilead Science" There really is someone at Gilead named Paul Wynne who has a LinkedIn profile So, what am I going to do? First, I am warning the public (again) to be very careful about these types of outreaches. Second, I will alert the real Paul Wynne. Third, I am going to get back to work on finding a job!
6 days ago1 min read


How I Thwarted A Crypto Scammer
I thought I was being nice to someone who texted the wrong person in early June. We developed a friendship that lasted until June 22nd. I had my suspicions, but I also liked this person and the relationship we were building. It ended, but I share this because I want to warn people. We Meet It was Saturday, June 6th, and I got a text from 213-434-xxxx, an unknown number: I do get these types of messages occasionally, but they are often such obvious scams that I just block mes
Aug 17 min read


Job-Seekers Need to Avoid Scammers
I have been looking for a job for ten months now. I will discuss my processes and how they have evolved here, but first I want to share some news: Someone tried to steal information from me. I have reported it to the CFA Institute's Job page manager, Momentive, and I want to share it with the world. The Elms Bakehouse Scam One of my favorite ways to find a potential job is the CFA Institute's Jobs Page, open exclusively to CFA Institute members, which includes me. I am very
Jul 186 min read


People Can Be Evil
Bernie Madoff and Mark Anderson were bad people who did bad things and hurt many.
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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