Something smells fishy....

[Sundae]

Personally, I would make it slightly less accusitory.
YOU know it's a response to a dodgy request, but if you are replying anyway, you may as well play it completely naive.
The 0.0001% chance that it is a real job will still be open to you, and if it's the 99.999% option that it's a scam, they will guess you're on to them anyway:

Dear Ms. McCathy:

Thank you for your encouraging message regarding my candidacy for the administrative position you currently have open.

I can certainly understand your [grave] concerns about hiring those with questionable credit references/records. And, in this terrible economy we must all be wary and watchful for those who would do us harm with internet fraud, fake job scams, and identity theft, so I know you will understand my [equally grave] concerns about being asked to [go to some random website and hand over] provide personal/financial information via the internet [to complete strangers.]

[Because I am so careful,] I'm afraid I cannot participate in your [very odd "]credit check.[" Certainly not] until I know more about you personally, and the company for which you are hiring. What is your full name, address, and phone number, please [(you've got mine, after all),] and which company do you represent? Where is this company located? Who owns this company? Where can I go online to find out more about you, your employer, and your industry?

If you still feel my skills and background are a match for your employment needs, I am available for an interview at your convenience.

I can't remember how to cross things through, but you get the idea.
Point is, if they are dodgy, calling them on it doesn't get you anywhere anyway, so you may as well be straightforward, not narky and at least be satisified you spotted it.

[Glinda]

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Personally, I would make it slightly less accusitory.
YOU know it's a response to a dodgy request, but if you are replying anyway, you may as well play it completely naive.
The 0.0001% chance that it is a real job will still be open to you, and if it's the 99.999% option that it's a scam, they will guess you're on to them anyway:

I can't remember how to cross things through, but you get the idea.
Point is, if they are dodgy, calling them on it doesn't get you anywhere anyway, so you may as well be straightforward, not narky and at least be satisified you spotted it.

Yeah, you're right. Dammit. :p