[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
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Reader Comments (Page 2 of 2)
Monday March 15, 2010 @ 01:37 PM
Yeah, received the same message from a so-called charlene nectar. I asked about the process. still awaiting for his reply.
Saturday July 10, 2010 @ 10:47 AM
Received: July 10, 2010
MARATHON OIL U.K LTD________________________________________
Capital House 25 Chapel Street London, NW1 5DQ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44- 702-404-6736 , Fax: +44 20-7898-2501
Dear Applicant,
We acknowledge the receipt of your submitted resume/CV. After reviewing your resume, the recruitment panel has agreed to extend to you our employment application form/ online brief interview.
The company’s recruitment policy for Non-British resident requires applicants to go through an interview process. But due to global time differences, and distances the human resources department agreed that a written online interview and review of your resume should be used for the recruitment exercise hence below to this mail is the Marathon Oil Ltd application/interview form. Fill in all the blank spaces and send back to us within 3 days of receipt of this.
Final assessment: If your application and Interview stage is successful, you again have further opportunity to engage with us to get more insight into the offer-making process.
APPLICATION/INTERVIEW FORM
Personal Details
Surname
Other Names
Address
City/Town
State/Region/Province Telephone
Postcode
Nationality
Telephone Mobile Home
Position(s) you are applying for Expected Salary per month
Current/most recent employer (Please state full names
and address including Country and post code)
Current Position Held When would you be available to start work?
ONLINE INTERVIEW
[INSTRUCTIONS: Give brief answers to all the under listed questions]
QUESTIONS ANSWER SPACE
1) How much does your last job resemble the one you are applying for?
2) How do you approach a technical problem? Give an example.
3)..How long do you think it would be before you will make a significant contribution to the team/company?
4) Briefly describe a technical project that you found challenging or rewarding?
5) Give an example of a situation in which you worked under deadline pressure?
6) Have you ever been in a situation where you found yourself without the specific technical knowledge to perform a task essential to your project? What did you do?
7) This organization is different from your current employer. How do you think you will fit in and why?
8) What is the worst situation you have faced outside work?
9) What area of your skills do you want to improve?
10) What can we (Marathon Oil Ltd) offer that your previous company cannot offer?
11) Give me a specific occasion in which you conformed to a policy with which you did not agree?
12) Would it be a problem for you to relocate to United Kingdom?
13) Why are you leaving your job?
14) Which is more important to you, the job itself or your salary?
15) Give me a specific example of a time when a co-worker or classmate criticized your work in front of others. How did you respond? How has that event shaped the way you communicate with others?
16) What is the biggest mistake you've made?
17) Give me an example of a time you had to persuade other people to take action. Were you successful?
18) Describe a time when you put your needs aside to help a co-worker or classmate understand a task. How did you assist him or her? What was the result
19) What specific goals have you established for your career?
20) What do you expect to be doing in five years?
21) All the certificates you have held so far should be attached and send to us.
22)Do you have British Petroleum Resources certificate?(BPRC)
Sincerely,
Henry E. Aldorf
HR Manager
HR Division,
Marathon Oil UK Ltd
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This email and any attachments to it contain information that is confidential and may be privileged. It is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient(s) please note that any form of distribution, copying or use of this communication or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this email in error, please return it to the sender (Marathon Oil UK Ltd) and delete the email from your records.
Sunday September 12, 2010 @ 03:38 AM
I need to find out if this is a scam i already contacted the fbi to let them know and look into it. im apperently going to be a payroll clerk/rep. for a software company wich i looked up and it does exist on google maps and ect. where this "man" said it is, also he did send me 150 dollars through western union in cash and i did recive it to purches all the nessaery tools i would need what i would be doing is getting a package from the company and actually open it! and fill out the money orders/checks to there clients and mail them out to them i also found out i would be making check at first to send to there clients..... shit i dont know if its real ..the fbi guy even said that it might be real so i really dont know????? what should i do this the only job i found and im might be homeless soon !?!?!?!
Saturday September 24, 2011 @ 08:44 AM
I got the same letter from a Rhona Mcbridge claiming to be with Seacoast Consumer Electronics (TRADERS UNION Home Business Initiative) It's a SCAM too but I don't know what they are getting out of this except email addresses. Didn't push for money??????
Tuesday November 22, 2011 @ 11:51 AM
Watch out they have one for APPLE COMPUTERS, too. I gave them my mailing address and then it hit me... wow. I am still talking with the woman via yahoo messenger as I am typing this. lol whew
Tuesday April 17, 2012 @ 09:09 AM
Hey guys I have just recieved this I don't know if its a scam or what but I happen to trust a bit We have received your response to our questions sent to you in our previous email addressed to you. The management of the Green Park Hotels found your answers satisfactory. You have shown us that you are competent and capable of delivery quality service here at the Green Park Hotels.
The management of Green Park Hotels will like to use this medium to inform you that you have been accepted and offered a job placement here at the Green park Hotels Liverpool. 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 Green park Hotels, Liverpool.This document attached embodies the Agreement Letter of the job that is been offered to you. You are expected to sign and send back scanned copy to us if you agree with the terms and conditions.
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/Resident Permit. While the hotel management will bear the cost of processing your Visa and flight ticket. When your travel documents are ready, we shall proceed with the securing of your accommodation here in Liverpool at the company's Staff Quarters. We must have confirmed your visa, your seriousness and willingness to join our team here in Liverpool.
You have to write a letter via email to AJS Travel & Tours LTD, our Immigration Consultant here in the United Kingdom for the processing of your Immigration Documents such as Work/Resident Permits Documents and other supporting Immigration Documents before your job commencement period. You will also have to forward scanned copy of your signed Agreement/Contract Letter to them for confirmation that the Green Park Hotels, Liverpool employed you, so as to enable them proceed further with the processing of your Immigration Documents.
The contact details of the AJS Travel & Tours LTD are given below.
AJS TRAVEL & TOURS LTD
46 ESSEX ROAD
LONDON
E12 6RE
UNITED KINGDOM
TEL: +44 701 117 4383
EMAIL: travels_ajs[at]yahoo.com
The reason for this personal processing of Immigration Documents by employee, is due to the fact that in the past after processing the documents for some employee they don't show up for job duty, where by incurring cost for the company. We therefore advice you to carry on every due processing with our immigration consultant for the procurement of your Immigration Document.
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.
For more information please do not hesitate to send me an E-mail on recruitment[at]greenparkhotels.co.cc or call +44 704 570 1346.
Yours Faithfully,
Mr. Alex Facey
Manager, Human Resources Department
Wednesday October 2, 2013 @ 10:41 AM
My scam was from a Brenda Martins and the company used was Arise,which is a legit company but I would be working for (wait for it...) Traders Union Home Business Initiative working online from home. The pay is $30.55 an hour for 40-45 hrs a week. No money asked for no SSI or bank info either. But they would be sending me a check to purchase the accounting software. WOW! It just sounded too good to be true.
Saturday April 27, 2019 @ 05:32 AM
I'm 8 years job experience Singapore
Monday July 13, 2020 @ 07:21 PM
I filled out the interview form with my information including my signature and sent it back a week ago. Today I received their "Contract Terms of Agreement." My next move is to call Marathon Oil directly and enquire about this. This is just too good to be true!
Friday March 5, 2010 @ 11:41 AM
I got the same email regarding all of this... Am very thankful i found ur site... thanks.