Yep, that has scam all over it.

I found one of those on Craigslist, it seemed legit, then it got shady. I'm thinking they were mining information not interviewing for jobs.

Basically, if they aren't willing to say we are representing clinic x or doctor y they are a scam. Even when appalling at a clinic I know well, I have looked up the doc's on the state board of medical examiners website to ensure they have had no malpractice accusations or other actions.

If you are right about them looking for young women. Half my class would have been eliminated due to age and I would have been eliminated for gender bias.

Yes, the market can be tight and you might have to be creative to get hired... not an excuse for not checking prospective employers as well or better than they will check you. We have a real private practice doctor near here who puts out a request for new MAs every 3-9 months. I've never met anyone who worked for him, this makes me think he is not looking for experienced, registered/certified or trained MAs. He also has a turnover rate from hell, not cool.

I wish you luck, too bad your college doesn't check things out a little better. Is this something you could have found by interviewing graduates?

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LC and Jefff, great post and feedback. You both probably know by now how I feel about specific schools named and assertions of SCAM, but this is a completely different case scenario and LC is not pointing the finger at the school. I have NEVER heard of this kind of a scam/ or scheme (thank you Jefff for explaining) and I will definitely make sure this post stays here. It sounds as if this is indeed potentially dangerous and shady, and I bet the school really appreciated LC reporting it to them. I'd expect the school stands behind you (LC) and their student body in a situation like this.

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