Halyard Health Inc Job Scam Alert
Someone by the name Melvin West (fake name) is claiming to represent a company called Halyard Health Inc and is currently sending out emails trying to recruit employees for bogus “Payment Processor” positions.
Apparently they have been targeting job seekers with resumes posted online with CareerBuilder since at least February 2015. Halyard Health is aware of this scam, and has posted an alert on their career page on their official website shown in the screenshots below.
Here is a closeup view of the alert:
An official Halyard representative recently issued a response to an unfortunate victim of this scam on glassdoor:
The Victim posts:
Pros
NONE its a super scam and once they get found out they cut communication
Cons
They send you a bogus check for you to deposit in your account to cover software you need being that this is supposed to be a work at home position they also do everything via text or video chat
The representatives response:
Hi there, Thank you so much for your feedback. We’re very sorry you had this experience. Unfortunately, we are aware that there is a scam in which individuals claim to be hiring for our company
The Recruiting Emails
Below is copies of the initial recruiting email from Melvin West and the subsequent “job description” he sends as a word doc in the follow up.
Subject: [REF][#101406] CareerBuilder: Vacancy notification
from: Melvin West <melvin.west@expressmail.dk>
to: Melvin West <melvin.west@expressmail.dk> (apparently BCC’s the actual recipient(s)?)Join the challenge!
Your resume has caught Halyard’s interest.
Our team has the mindset and the means to take on big challenges, the integrity to do it responsibly and the drive to keep moving the industry forward.
Halyard seeks people who are driven to find new solutions to old problems, smarter ways to look at the business world. People like you. Be a part of the wonderful process of turning ideas into solutions. Discover all the places you can work, all the diverse people you can collaborate with and all the global financial issues you can help solve. We invite you to explore it all.
Halyard pay and benefits are designed to meet the diverse needs of our global workforce. We offer a competitive salary, plus incentives when Halyard meets fixed goals. All of our benefits programs are designed to help you get the most out of work and life. They are customized for each of our locations around the world.
If you are interested in working with Halyard please reply back to this email.
and here’s the follow up reply:
Subject: HALYARD INC. has a new job offer for you!
from: Melvin West <melvin.west@expressmail.dk>
HALYARD INC. has a new job offer for you!
Attached to this email message is a document containing the Job Description for HALYARD INC. ’s latest availability.
Please review the document carefully.
If you feel this position is the right fit for you, email us back and let us know so that we may send you a list of Frequently Asked Questions and the actual contract for this position.
Attachment :
About Halyard Health, Inc.
Halyard Health is a medical technology company focused on advancing health and healthcare by preventing infection, eliminating pain and speeding recovery. The company delivers clinically-superior products and solutions in infection prevention, surgical solutions, respiratory health, digestive health, pain management and IV therapy.
Halyard Health sells its recognized brands and products in more than 100 countries, and holds leading market positions in multiple categories across the portfolio.
Formerly part of Kimberly-Clark, Halyard Health became an independent company headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia on November 1, 2014. Halyard operates 12 global manufacturing facilities with 16,500 employees worldwide – generating approximately $1.7 billion in net revenues.
Halyard Health is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “HYH”.
HALYARD Mission Statement
Deliver solutions “For Better Dentistry” that benefit practitioners and patients everywhere, optimizing our global resources to lead the industry in innovation, quality, and service.HALYARD Core Values
We, as an organization, have vast opportunities and strengths directed toward a single objective of providing solutions “For Better Dentistry” by serving the needs of dental professionals across the globe. As one common team, with one collective vision, we are committed to these core values and behaviors.
HALYARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
As a major industry leader, we offer an excellent salary/benefits package, stimulating work environment and opportunity for growth. Find your new career today!
Are you ready for a change? We are looking motivated people that have a proven ability to multi-task while remaining organized and have a “hands on” approach to their work. – People a lot like you. If you’re ready to discover just how far your talents can take you, get started now! Read our description below:
Curious to know what all the smiles are about? Apply now to find out!
Job Title: Payment Processor
Works with our accounting and financial department and is responsible for but not limited to:
- Accepting payments on behalf of HALYARD from HALYARD’s clients within the U.S
- Posting and processing all incoming payments and preparation of all deposits. (In processor’s Bank account)
- Transferring the payments to the accounting and financial department or forwarding payments due
- Process, coordinate, keep track off and post correspondence regarding payments received and transfers made
Job Snapshot:
Base Pay: $3500 / Montly + Commisions !
Commission Pay: $50-$150 + (paid on the spot)
Employment Type: Part-Time, Full-time
Job Type Admin: Clerical, Banking, Accounting
Education:This position does not have formal educational requirements.
Experience:This position requires no previous experience.
Manages Others: No
Industry: Finance
Travel: May require short distance travel. No out of state travel required
In addition to a competitive income, HALYARD rewards employees with a variety of comprehensive benefit options aimed to help employees balance their diverse professional and personal lives. Some benefits are available to all employees, while others are available to those who are hired into full-time or part-time positions, working at least 20 hours per week. For most benefits listed below, eligible employees and their dependents become eligible for coverage on the first day following 30 days of continuous employment.
The benefits we offer include, but are not limited to:
- Medical/Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Short Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Program
- Paid Time Off
- Extended Illness Benefit
- Employee Health & Wellness Program
The following traits are preferred but not required for candidates to this position:
- High School Diploma.
- Ability to organize work even in a stressful working environment.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks with minimal errors.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and ability to take action on information.
- Ability to resolve non-routine issues using sound business judgment.
The HALYARD way of thinking:
We feel it is important for all our employees and candidates to understand the way we think and act, therefore we have taken the time to explain the reasons behind opening the Payment Processor position. So in order to better understand this position, please take a look below:
(Don’t worry, we are not going to bore you out of your mind with marketing theories, we are going to simply show you facts and our reasoning).
First a few facts in regard to our marketing policy:
- We aim to please all our clients.
- We believe the shopping experience of a client is just as important as the quality of the products.
- We are customer support oriented.
- Market Research Statistics play a key role in all of our decisions.
Our 2014-2015 Market Research Statistics showed the following facts:
- A significant subset of the population, especially within the 40 to 80 age segment, is still accustomed to paper checks in 2015.
- 58% of those who do not make payments online prefer to use paper checks.
- 59% of all customers at any point of the year are people over the age of 45.
- 38% of the respondents reacted negatively to their personal check being refused as a method of payment.
Seeing all these facts it is quite a simple decision to start accepting checks, now, the problems we encountered while accepting International Checks:
- Extremely long and tedious cashing process, can take up 7 weeks.
- Troublesome and annoying for the client who receives dozens of confirmation calls from different banking institutions.
- Very slow cash flow for the company.
To avoid all these problems we have come up with the Payment Processor solution:
The concept to turn around funds through an “in-house” payment processing service is a novel approach. It is easy to understand the value of generating a faster turn-around time for funds to be received into the Company bank account; especially, if the company headquarters is located in a country other than the check’s origins. Our idea comes from the Escrow concept; the methods used by the Escrow Account are outside the range of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). But those principles are simply guidelines by which professional Certified Public Accountants (CPA), working specifically within the USA, are governed by, and are simply that: “guidelines,” or “principles.” We have chosen to not accept these principles and have created our own Payment Processing Service.
© 2015 HALYARD – All rights reserved
If you are interested in working with us, please reply to this email.
We’re always interested in working with passionate and professional people, so if you fit the ill, get in touch!
The dead giveaway that this is a money mule job scam?
- Accepting payments on behalf of HALYARD from HALYARD’s clients within the U.S
- Posting and processing all incoming payments and preparation of all deposits. (In processor’s Bank account)
- Transferring the payments to the accounting and financial department or forwarding payments due
- Process, coordinate, keep track off and post correspondence regarding payments received and transfers made
These emails are NOT coming from Halyard Health or an official recruiter for Halyard!
As stated earlier from an OFFICIAL Halyard Health Representative: Legitimate recruiting efforts can be easily confirmed by emailing recruiting.support@hyh.com and you will find OFFICIAL Legitimate Halyard opportunities by visiting their global careers site here: http://www.halyardhealth.com/about-us/careers.aspx
What To Do If You Are A Victim
If you have fell victim to an employment scam, you need to contact your bank immediately and close your account IF you have provided this information to the scammers. Next file a police report with your local authorities and then file a complaint with the FBI’s internet crime center at http://www.ic3.gov/
If you provided your Social Security number to them, you need to contact the 3 credit bureaus- TransUnion, Equifax and Experian, and place a fraud alert on your report. They can steal your identity and may try and obtain credit in your name. This will alert you for at least 90 days about any suspicious activity. I highly recommend you get some sort of identity protection such as the services offered through companies like LifeLock-Visit Their Website Here!
Have you received a suspicious email offering you a “job” you never applied for? Feel free to copy and paste the email in the comments so we can help alert and prevent others from becoming victims.
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There is another name being used antonio pruitt as well and sends an elaborate contract for processors to sign. And someone by the name of Angel is listed as the finance director. Beware
Yes I have Antonio Pruitt emails and he sent me information on 2 payments to process, and to buy a card and put oney on the card and give them the account number so they can withdraw the funds.
John Merriman
Jul 8
To John Merriman
Hello ,
We are representing HALYARD the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners.
We are seeking motivated individuals that are interested in growing their career and skills. Base salary would be 65k-76k with bonus/commission opportunities . Positions offered are nationwide .
Your CareerBuilder profile is a great fit. Would you be open to speaking with me ?
Thanks for your consideration and time and hope to speak with you soon !
20:32:00
_______________________________________________________________________________
Hello ,
HALYARD –html version
I received no reply the first time I sent this e-mail, so I’m sending it to you again just in case the first one didn’t arrive or was overlooked.
About Halyard
Halyard has grown to become the unique market leader in the as a distribution and fulfillment for the dental trade dealers and engineers supplying component parts and finished goods. Halyard acts as the back office for more than 100 busy companies and engineers taking orders everyday by email, text or telephone for next day delivery. This direct approach cuts out unnecessary costs associated with the normal distribution channels and offers fast, efficient and cost effective solutions. The key to the growth is the fast delivery of quality products at best price plus the continued improvement and evolvement of the Trade catalogue from a humble 16 pages to the current 105 user friendly – keep it simple pages. Quality products- Huge efforts are made to stock and supply from reputable manufacturers whose factories are certified with ISO and all products are CE marked. We sell products both domestically and internationally into over 60 countries worldwide. Our reputation for outstanding customer service, combined with our policy for same day shipment and 3-day delivery of parts is unsurpassed in the industry.
Job Title: Payment Processor
Works with our accounting and financial department and is responsible for but not limited to:
Accepting payments on behalf of HALYARD from HALYARD’s clients within the U.S
Posting and processing all incoming payments and preparation of all deposits. (In processor’s Bank account)
Transferring the payments to the accounting and financial department or forwarding payments due
Process, coordinate, keep track off and post correspondence regarding payments received and transfers made
Job Snapshot:
Base Pay: $3500 / Monthly + Commissions !
Commission Pay: $50-$150 + (paid on the spot)
Employment Type: Part-Time, Full-time
Job Type Admin: Clerical, Banking, Accounting
Education: This position does not have formal educational requirements.
Experience: This position requires no previous experience.
Manages Others: No
Industry: Finance
Travel: May require short distance travel. No out of state travel required
In addition to a competitive income, HALYARD rewards employees with a variety of comprehensive benefit options aimed to help employees balance their diverse professional and personal lives. Some benefits are available to all employees, while others are available to those who are hired into full-time or part-time positions, working at least 20 hours per week. For most benefits listed below, eligible employees and their dependents become eligible for coverage on the first day following 30 days of continuous employment.
The benefits we offer include, but are not limited to:
Medical/Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Program
Paid Time Off
Extended Illness Benefit
Employee Health & Wellness Program
The following traits are preferred but not required for candidates to this position:
High School Diploma.
Ability to organize work even in a stressful working environment.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks with minimal errors.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and ability to take action on information.
Ability to resolve non-routine issues using sound business judgment.
The HALYARD way of thinking:
We feel it is important for all our employees and candidates to understand the way we think and act, therefore we have taken the time to explain the reasons behind opening the Payment Processor position. So in order to better understand this position, please take a look below:
(Don’t worry, we are not going to bore you out of your mind with marketing theories, we are going to simply show you facts and our reasoning).
First a few facts in regard to our marketing policy:
We aim to please all our clients.
We believe the shopping experience of a client is just as important as the quality of the products.
We are customer support oriented.
Market Research Statistics play a key role in all of our decisions.
Our 2014-2015 Market Research Statistics showed the following facts:
A significant subset of the population, especially within the 40 to 80 age segment, is still accustomed to paper checks in 2015.
58% of those who do not make payments online prefer to use paper checks.
59% of all customers at any point of the year are people over the age of 45.
38% of the respondents reacted negatively to their personal check being refused as a method of payment.
Seeing all these facts it is quite a simple decision to start accepting checks, now, the problems we encountered while accepting International Checks:
Extremely long and tedious cashing process, can take up 7 weeks.
Troublesome and annoying for the client who receives dozens of confirmation calls from different banking institutions.
Very slow cash flow for the company.
To avoid all these problems we have come up with the Payment Processor solution:
The concept to turn around funds through an “in-house” payment processing service is a novel approach. It is easy to understand the value of generating a faster turn-around time for funds to be received into the Company bank account; especially, if the company headquarters is located in a country other than the check’s origins. Our idea comes from the Escrow concept; the methods used by the Escrow Account are outside the range of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). But those principles are simply guidelines by which professional Certified Public Accountants (CPA), working specifically within the USA, are governed by, and are simply that: “guidelines,” or “principles.” We have chosen to not accept these principles and have created our own Payment Processing Service.
© 2015 HALYARD – All rights reserved
If you are interested in working with us, please reply to this email.
We’re always interested in working with passionate and professional people, so if you fit the ill, get in touch!
by stevedocwra on
_______________________________________________________________________________
Please find attached a proposed Employment Agreement.
Greetings ,
Please understand that terms set forth in this draft will only come into effect once the agreement is actually signed by both parties. We hope you find the terms of the proposed agreement to be acceptable.
If you find the agreement satisfactory please return a digitally signed copy to my email.
If you have any questions regarding the agreement or any other matter , please do not hesitate to contact me .
I called them out and they still sent me a contract….