Job Posting Scam Alert - Bright Sky Film

*SCAM ALERT* - Note there is a 100% legit Bright Sky Films from the UK  but this is not them.

*Updated* - We have the email chain below... (A huge thank you to the person willing to share their emails)

We received a report of this same scam resurfacing - sometimes it starts as a random email from a job that you have never applied to asking for your availability - (RED FLAG) 

This appears to be a check cashing scam whereby you are hired then sent a series of checks to cash then send them back the money or make travel plans with their "travel agent" and then you are to wire the travel agent the money- yes it sounds so obvious but people fall for it all the time.

As always, take a look and you can see the issues. We don't want to dissect the email to give the scammers better ways to do this but if you read it carefully you can see the problems.  Ronin principle, "When there is doubt, there is no doubt."  If it seems too good to be true it is.  If you guys ever have any questions don't hesitate to reach out.  We have a security system in place to screen all the postings so we have become experts in spotting them.  When in doubt, reach out.  

This one from a job on Indeed...

Skilled Production assistant needed:

Bright Sky Film, is searching for passionate and skilled Production assistant. INDEED sent us your resume as an ideal candidate that is skilled, motivated,and energetic.Bright Sky Film will be shooting a TV Commercial this July to promote our upcoming short film titled "Aspirations - a factor in everyone". The Production assistant will work directly with the production crew throughout the production. This is a highly professional, creative, and collaborative project and this position could lead to long-term opportunity.

Company Profile:

Bright sky film is a multi-disciplinary integrated media company producing content for television networks, advertising agencies, film studios and record labels. Bright sky film was founded by Executive Producer Bradley Fontaine in 2006 as a 21st-Century production company set to address the changes, challenges and overlaps in the advertising arena, television programming and new media landscapes. Bradley Fontaine's vision was to merge exceptional talent from diverse media backgrounds to become, together, a powerful multi faceted production boutique. Bright sky film offers an innovative blend of creative production, development, new media and programming. Bright sky film's diverse portfolio of media projects includes television programs, commercials, music videos, feature films, branded entertainment and branded content for the web and mobile devices.

Photographer Responsibilities:

- assisting with answering telephones, - filing paperwork and data entry, - arranging lunches, dinners, and transportation reservations, - photocopying, general office administration, and distributing production paperwork, - acting as a courier, - helping to keep the set clean and tidy and distributing call sheets, - health and safety notices, and other paperwork, - must be punctual and enthusiastic, and understand the importance of taking detailed notes and recording expenditure accurately, - should be level headed, and able to work calmly and effectively under pressure, - must be able to contribute to good working relationships, and to create a positive atmosphere on the production, - should have good secretarial skills, and be computer literate in standard word processor, spreadsheet and email programs, - organizing accommodation for cast and crew.

Pay:

You will be paid $350/day which will amount to $1050 for the 3 days.

Note: The production will be done in San Francisco, CA to promote more awareness for the short film during the weekend of 07-15-2016 to 07-17-2016 at Sir Francis Drake A Kimpton Hotel: 450 Powell St. San Francisco CA 94102. Both travel/hotel expenses will be covered by the company.

Instruction: If you are available and interested in accepting this position then respond with your recent contact information such as your full name, address (to include city, state and zip code) and cell number.

Regards,
Jeff Guzman
Producer
Bright Sky Film


Here's the next one:

Thanks for your respond. All other information will be released to you 72 hours to your arrival in San Francisco, CA. This e-mail outlines the entire process before the production and also how to proceed. Please note that during the production you will have to put your skills to perfect professionalism in order to assist the production team to produce a perfect show.

*You will also  receive a check for $3450 in the following days via FedEx and this check will cover your personal expenses and travel/lodging expenses which will be handled via a designated travel agent. The amount of $400 out of the check is allocated as down payment to show our keen interest in your services while the remaining balance will be transferred to the travel agent who will make all the necessary feeding, hotel and travel arrangements on your behalf to San Francisco, CA (more information on the travel agent will be provided to you ASAP). The balance ($650) of your pay will be given to you after the production.

During the course of the coming days we will provide all necessary information momentarily but for now we only seek that you reassure us of your availability during the weekend of 07-15-2016 to 07-17-2016 and also your utmost commitment regarding this project. Furthermore, I will like to state that all crew members will be arriving the evening of the 14th or the very morning of the 15th and be departing the production venue on the 17th (evening). There will be a 2 hours seminar on the 15th which will start from 10 a.m to 12 noon, the seminar is to provide more information on duties/tasks that will be required from all crew members in attendance and a hard copy of the production call sheet will be provided to all and all crew members will be grouped to their area of expertise as in their resumes.

The dress code for the production will be casual. Furthermore,  I will like to know if you have a bank account where you will have the check deposited once you get it in the mail and funds will be available within 24 hours to process your traveling arrangement.

Do not need your account information as i only ask to know if you have an account where you can deposit our check once you get it, so the answer i need is a yes or no. Please confirm your availability by signing the contract form attached to this email. Please your recent contact information such as your full name, address (to include city, state and zip code) and cell number.

Thanks,
Jeff Guzman
Producer
510-937-0855

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