A con game that targets truck driving schools and carriers with student training programs is reportedly scamming money from student truck drivers. [snip]
Apparently, he uses this technique to obtain lists of truck driver school attendees/graduates with their phone numbers.
The scammer then calls the students and identifies himself as carrier management. He tells the unwitting driver that he/she has been hired and convinces the victim to send him money for additional training expenses.
The students are led to believe they are doing what's required to get the job. They're asked to send the money via Western Union, so the crook can pick it up anywhere.

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wow. i am not surprised by this. it was only time for something like this to happen. maybe this will bring a change on how companies recruit.

Dang creeps will do anything to steal! Thank you so much for posting this.
I went to the link and printed it. I'll post it at school tomorrow and also tell all instructors to let the students know.

hey Kermit, what school you teach at ? just curious since i know that area pretty good your in and ran alot of frieght there awhile back. there and marysville area.