[Tags: scam, internet, business]
This is a new being sent in reply to ads placed on Craigslist. Give thanks to Camille Kalash for sending this one in.
Avoid any association with this scam and do not respond to any emails from Marathon Oil U.K. Ltd
Do not cash any checks received from the this "job". They are fake or fraudulant
If you received another job scam featuring another company please forward the email to
How do I spot a job scam?
1.) The message is for a position that you did not apply for
2.) The message is from or asking for a reply to an email address from a free email provider (ie: @aol.com, @yahoo.com, @gmail.com)
3.)The position is for a work at home job. Let's get real here most of these positions are hard to come by.
4.) The message provides no phone and/or no mailing address
5.) The company does not have a website or the website was created in the last year. Do a whois lookup to see when a domain was created.
6.) The job has few qualifications
7.) The message is written with poor english
8.) A Google search for the company finds little or no history for the company
9.) The email fails to mention you by name. Starts off with generic opening (ie: Dear job seeker, Dear applicant).
*** This list is not all inclusive. Remember if you have to ask yourself if it's a scam it probably is!
What should I do if I provided my information to scammers?
- Do not respond to further communications.
- If you sent bank Information: Call your bank immediately and tell them what happened. They should be able to change your account number or cancel your account.
- If you are still concerned you might want to enroll in credit monitoring such as LifeLock Identity Theft Prevention
- You can also file a claim with The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). They are probably overloaded with these types of claim though, so I would not expect an individual response. You can also contact the Better Business Bureau or your states attorney general's office
- Post a comment below with any information you have on this scam to inform other people to try and avoid any future victims. Post the email you received with exact wording if different from original posted so when people search for terms they find this warning.
Marathon Oil U.K. Ltd.
Marathon House
Rubislaw Hill, Anderson Drive
Aberdeen, AB15 6FZ, Scotland.
Hello Camille,
ACCOUNT CLERK POSITION/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE POSITION.
This is to notify you that your response is highly appreciated and has been given consideration for further information.
INTERVIEW FORM
To be qualified for working in Marathon Oil Ltd, fill out this FORM and submit. Your resume is still on pending till you have completed the form.
Before I confirm to you that you have secured the Position with Us, We need you to provide answers to these Interview questions. For us to test your abilities and IQ. Which is very Important to the Management Team
* Why do you want this Job: ______________________________
* Do you have professional Reference which I can go
through:__________________________
* Have you worked as an accounting assistant/administrative assistant before: ______________________________
* Privacy and code of conduct....explain the
phrase:______________________________
* What do you understand by petty cash: ______________________________
* Have you every worked from home: ______________________________
* How would you describe yourself: ______________________________
* Do you know your clerical speed? What is it: ______________________________
* Do you have an idea of how to use microsoft excel: ______________________________
JOB DETAILS:
Marathon oil plc, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, nation origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, or physical or mental disability.
Marathon Oil, including its consolidated companies and its share inequity companies, is one of Europe's leading oil and natural gas producers, natural gas marketers, gasoline marketers and petrochemical manufacturers.
Marathon Oil, a leading oil and gas producer in the deepwater Gulf of London, is a recognized pioneer in oil and=2 0il,gas exploration and production technology. Marathon Oil is an affiliate of the Marathon Oil Group, which operates in over 140 countries and territories employing more than 109,000 people.
I am Mr,Johnson Spencer and i am the Human Resources Manager for Marathon Oil Ltd.We are search ing for financial payment contrac tor (Accounts Receivable) for our company who are willing to work for us from home and get paid weekly without leaving their present Job.Our clients shall be making payments to us for supplies in money orders so you shall help in the processing of the payments to us.
Subject to our satisfaction you will be paid %10 on any transaction you are involved in.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1. Receive payments from our Clients.
2. Cash the chack at your bnak and Process the Payments.
3. Deduct %10 for yourself on each transactions.
4. While you send remaining balance to any of the company's regional warehouses that will be given to you later.
APPLICATION FORM
Please fill out the form accurately with correct information and send back via email.
CONTACT NAME: _____________________________________________________
PHONE #'s ______________________________MOBILE#:____________________
Address: _______________________________ City ___________________ State _____
Zip_____________ Age: ____________ E-MAIL:_____________________________________
SEX: ________________ OCCUPATION: ______________________________ _________
ATTESTATION
I ___________________________________hereby accept the job as a representative of the above mentioned company here in the United States, to receive payments on behalf of the company. Payment received by me shall be processed, make deduction of %10 as agreed and forward the remaining balance to any of the company's regional warehouses that will given to you later. I shall also inform the company a week ahead if eventually l want to discontinue this job, so as to terminate all payments coming my way to avoid conflict.
Waiting to read from you.
Best regards,
Johnson Spencer
Human Resources Manager
Staffing and Recruiting
Marathon Oil U.K. Ltd
If you received this please post a comment so I know posting these warnings are useful.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Wednesday June 24, 2009 @ 10:34 PM
I received this message just today. Thanks for the 411, although, it seemed self-evident that it was a scam. I googled the name of the man, and this came up. Reassuring none-the-less.
Sunday August 9, 2009 @ 04:14 PM
I also have received something similar. It pretty much ask for the same things as written above but the name of the company is supposedly "United Group Solution LTD" and I looked it up on the internet, but doesn't come up with anything like that. It's definitely a scam. Don't buy into it. Be smart about what you are doing and always research. This is waaaaay too easy to trying to get money, that's why it's a scam. Hopefully you are also careful as well.
Wednesday August 12, 2009 @ 12:31 PM
After I responded to an Office Administrator job for an Aflac Regional Office on Craigslist, I received the following from Trish Carothers using an email account of jacquelinehenry[at]live.com (not sure why they have two different names.
I saw your website, realized it was a scam, and decided to string along the scammer to see if they would send me something for proof. Like copies of checks or the laptop they promised (wishful thinking). I did not provide any bank information or anything personal that couldn't be found on my resume.
Hello
Thank you for providing us with the necessary information requested. Before we finally employ you as the company's account clerk. I need you to provide answers to these Interview questions.
Just for us to test your abilities and IQ.
*So why do you want this Job?
*Date of Birth
*Do you have professional Reference which I can go through?
*Have you worked as an account assistant before?
*Privacy and code of conduct....explain the phrase?
*What do u understand by petty cash?
*Have you ever worked from home?
*How would you describe your self?
*Do you know your clerical speed?what is it?
* Do you have an idea of how to use ms excel?
Funds will be sent to you to set up a mini office and to purchase an accounting software(BS/1 Professional) and I also need you to send an email with Information below
Name:----------------
Full contact Address:(no p.o.box):--------------------
City------------------
State:----------------
Zip code:-----------
Cell....................
number(s)...................... .................
Home Number(s):-------------------- -
Age:--------------
Sex:--------------
Current job:-----
Email:---------------------
In addition a Laptop will be sent to you from a shipping agent,and you will have to send funds to him from the funds that will be sent to you. Just to know how good you 're at disbursement of funds.
Looking forward to hear from you soon.
Regards.
Tuesday September 29, 2009 @ 11:43 PM
I also got this one but they were called Data Home Union. But same exact letter different name. I am so glad I found this website. Thanks for the heads up!
Wednesday October 28, 2009 @ 10:43 AM
I'm confused!please help me see if this is fraud!
> From: RADISSIONEDWARDIAN HOTEL <jobs.radissonedwardian01[at]gmail.com>
> Subject: RADISSON EDWARDIAN_LETTER_OF_AGREEMENT
>
> Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 1:57 PM
> Radisson Edwardian Hotel
> Free Trade Hall
> Peter Street,
> Manchester, M2 5GP
> United Kingodm
> +44 701 112 0352
>
> Dear ***********,
>
> We have received your response to our questions sent to you
> in our
> previous email addressed to you. The management of the
> Radisson
> Edwardian Hotel found your answers satisfactory.
> You have shown us that you are competent and capable of
> delivery
> quality service here at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel.
>
> The management of Radisson Edwardian Hotel will like to use
> this
> medium to inform you that you have been accepted and
> offered a job
> placement here at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel. We are
> acknowledging
> you as our latest worker. The management believe that you
> carry out
> your duties industriously.
>
> This is an Affirmation that your Experiences and
> Qualifications were
> found suitably qualified for the requirements of Radisson
> Edwardian
> Hotel,Manchester.
> This document attached embodies the Agreement Letter of the
> Job Offer
> that is been offered to you. You are expected to sign and
> send back
> scanned copy to us if you agree with the job offer. As soon
> as we
> receive your signed Letter of Agreement,we will commence
> with the
> processing of the required documents needed for you to
> proceed to the
> United Kindom to resume yourjob.
>
> Note that you are to bear some of your travel documents
> processing
> expenses upfront to prove your seriousness and commitment
> to work with
> our reputable organization.
> You are to bear the cost for obtaining your Foreign
> Affairs
> certification and Work Permit.After your travel documents
> are ready,
> we shall proceed with the securing of your accommodation
> here in
> Manchester at the company's Staff Quarters and also Book
> your Open
> Flight Ticket. We must have confirmed your visa, your
> seriousness and
> willingness to join our team here in Manchester.
>
> Also remember that any Expenses you make on the process of
> registering
> your documents shall be refunded back to you on joining as
> soon as you
> submit your expenses report.
>
> Your are to send also a scanned copy of the agreement to
> our travelling agency
>
> Mr. Will Hermann
> Issuing Office H M
> OMEGA TRAVEL AGENCY,manchester.
>
> E-mail;omega_travel_agency01[at]yahoo.co.uk
>
>
> For more information please do not hesitate to send us an
> E-mail or call us.
>
> Yours Faithfully,
> Mr.Charlene Nectar
> Manager, Human Resources Department
> Radisson Edwardian Hotel
Tuesday November 10, 2009 @ 02:02 AM
I also got the same, almost similar to this. I don't know if it is a scam or not.because I really need a job I decided to send in my resume. and they responed with the interview form to be submitted as soon as possible.
Tuesday November 10, 2009 @ 02:04 AM
Radisson Edwardian Hotel
Free Trade Hall
Peter Street,
Manchester, M2 5GP
United Kingodm
+44 701 112 0352
Dear Applicant,
We received your application regarding a job placement here at the
Radisson Edwardian Hotel. After going through your CV/RESUME, the
Hotel Management have considered hiring your for your service.
Attached herewith is an Interview Form containing some questions which
the management would like you to answer.
As soon as we receive your response to our questions we will furnish
you with more details as regards your job application. I want to also
inform you that the Hotel Management will fully support you as regards
the procurement of visa and all other supporting documents that would
be required for you to proceed to the United Kingdom.
For more information please do not hesitate to send us an E-mail or call us.
Yours Faithfully,
Mr.Charlene Nectar
Manager, Human Resources Department
Radisson Edwardian Hotel
Thursday November 19, 2009 @ 09:09 AM
I also got this kind of message and I e-mailed the Hotel itself and they told me it is not true and advised me not to contact them again. This is a scam. Beware.
Thursday December 3, 2009 @ 04:52 AM
last week,i also got this kind of message. they want to payment for immigiration totally 387 pound, work permit visa, and i asked them, please send me all documents, then i will pay for that.
Monday December 28, 2009 @ 01:49 AM
!!! wtf!??.. i got this kind of message too.. they asking me for money .. OMG!!!
Friday January 1, 2010 @ 10:21 PM
I also got this message... I already sent the scanned LOA with my signature just yesterday (Jan.1)-- both to jobs.radissonedwardian01[at]gmail.com and omega_travel_agency01[at]yahoo.co.uk...
Hell! I didn't know that it's a scam...
Friday January 1, 2010 @ 10:41 PM
I also got this message... I already sent the scanned LOA with my signature just yesterday-- both to jobs.radissonedwardian01[at]gmail.com and omega_travel_agency01[at]yahoo.co.uk...
Hell! I didn't know that it's a scam...
Tuesday January 12, 2010 @ 04:32 AM
Thanks for the information..i had recieved the same email a while ago..they can't fool a filipino!!!
Monday January 18, 2010 @ 09:16 PM
I got the same message. Exact words, everything. I figured it was a scam but tried it anyway. I was waiting for the part where they would ask for money.
Wednesday January 20, 2010 @ 09:43 AM
Scam....
got mine too filipinos are not dumb...
fuk u MR. CHARLENE NECTAR, HR MANAGER and THOMAS W. BOYCE, B.A. LL.B
Saturday January 30, 2010 @ 07:43 PM
[at]Paranoid did you receive any payment from the said person for radisson edwardian hotel?
Friday February 5, 2010 @ 09:16 AM
This is a big scam...please don't let it to happened to you..
Thursday February 18, 2010 @ 04:41 AM
Hi got the same email from Mr. Charlene Nectar and what i did I e-mailed polo.london[at]yahoo.uk as per poea and also emailed the hotel. still waiting for the reply though, but I already suspected that this is a scam since they are using [at]gmail.com instead of the domain address of Radisson hotel.
Anyway, thanks for the information as well..
Thursday March 4, 2010 @ 12:43 AM
Thanks to google i found this site
Monday June 15, 2009 @ 02:59 AM
From: fredfray04[at]msn.com
From: Mr.Fred Fray( Personnel manager )
Personnel And Resource Management
MLC COMPUTERS.
Email: fredfray04[at]msn.com
Thanks for the application,We are sorry for the late response.
MLC COMPUTERS is a United States baby firm under MILONIC SOLUTIONS LTD which is just getting to a year old, seeking assistance with the work from home initiative to assist with clerical and administrative duties online pending the establishment of our New Outlets in Ontario and Calgary,Canada, New York and San Francisco, United Kingdom.
MLC COMPUTERS has its Head Quarters in the United Kingdom and all Online Staffs working with the Company are working Under the ( TRADERS UNION Home Business Initiative - Working Online from Home ) You are reminded that all duties are strictly online, phone and via the Internet. Every activity about the Job is been made so easy from your working style to our payroll which is also done online. Companies Web Site(milonic.com)
We are into Computer Peripherals Supplies. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of independent dialysis providers around the world by leveraging today's most innovative technologies to deliver a full spectrum of high-quality services to the business community.
We Specialize in all kinds of Computer peripherals Supplies such as ATX case, Networking Routers, HDDX Compacts, satellite HDD Communicator, Computer Peripherals, CD-R Hard Drives, Memory Sticks and many more.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES :
Your duty when work commences are to be provided by your supervisor which would be made known to you .You would be giving Logs and records of company transactions that are back dated and back logged to sort out and help to ascertain balance sheets and computer records of several invoicing and payments made in past transactions. This are the enormous logs that the company needs an extra hand for, which made it necessary for the company to employ Online staffs to record company transactions the ever growing needs of our clients. Now the software you would be having would entail the proper data entry and arrangements of records being sorted out along side with Microsoft office Soft.( Spread sheet and Excel ). This would help make it easier. After Logs have been processed by you, the end data would be passed on to your supervisor by through the Accounting Software. ( Training on how to use the softwares would be made available to you before the equipments arrive ).
Here is a Brief Questionaire that would help Us ascertain your skills and experience.
*Do you have another Job : if yes,Is it a full time Job or a part time Job?
*Will you be able to dedicate about 2 hours per day between the hours of 6:00am-2:00pm to the firm ?.
*So why do you want this Job?
*The salary is $25/hr and you will paid for 30hrs a week making it 6hrs a day.
*This is a full time and part time job.
*I want you to understand that we pay our staffs via Pay checks / Money orders because it is easier for us to send payments through the mentioned method.
*Do you have professional Reference which I can go through?
*I want you to understand that your expected to make yourself available online 2hrs daily for reference purpose .
*Have you worked as an account assistant before?
*Do you have a printer, fax machine and a scanner?
*Privacy and code of conduct....explain the phrase?
*What do u understand by petty cash?
*Have you ever worked from home?
*How would you describe your self?
*Do you know your clerical speed?what is it?
*Do you have an idea of how to use ms excel?
I will be waiting for your detailed response so that we can move on to the next phase.
PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF PROCESSING, YOU ARE TO FORWARD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO US SO THAT WE CAN SEND IT TO OUR HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
NAME.............
ADDRESS............
City & State ...............
TELEPHONE NUMBER...........
EMAIL ADDRESS..............
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.........
Contact me if your interested in working for our firm and we want to believe you acquire the required knowledge and equipment. If you do not meet up with the mentioned requirements,Please let me know and we will see what we can do.
NB:You must set up a yahoo account and add me to your yahoo messenger buddy list.I am available on fredfray04[at]yahoo.com
Yours sincerely,
Fred Fray ( Personnel manager )
Personnel And Resource Management
MLC COMPUTERS ..
email:fredfray04[at]msn.com