I responded to a job search ad from Craigslist.com in San Diego, sending in my materials.

It became clear that I received a form letter response, included below, as it was sent to me on several ocassions - each time requesting me to have a credit check/score completed using a link included in the email.

I have never received what I believe to be a authentic response from this company/person. And never would she/he supply me with the name of the company for which I was being considered.

I also see that an identical complaint was filed, but the name used was Susan McCarthy.

Here is the letter:

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your intent on our job posting. I have read your resume and feel that you are qualified for the position. Due to the recent economic troubles, our company now requires all applicants to be in good credit standing before we interview you. You and 3 other candidates have been shortlisted for the job vacancy and will all be scheduled for an interview as soon as possible.

As part of the protocols of our growing company, we have deployed measures to ensure that the company is safe from any liabilities and problems from our employees, which includes getting your credit score checked.

In lieu to that, we have arranged a special free service for our applicants to get their credit checked with the following company: Credit Report


Once you have your credit check in place please send me an email confirmation as soon as possible and inform me about your credit score standing and then we will confirm your interview schedule. During the interview you will be asked to present the soft copy of your credit standing for company documentation and proof.

If you have any questions, please let me know.
All the best,

Susan McCathy


The email from the send has always been the same: [email protected]