A Transfer Agent Scam E-Mail from SONANGOL OIL
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From: SONANGOL OIL CORPORATION <notice_2007@bellsouth.net>
Date: Apr 1, 2007 4:51 PM
Subject: JOB OPPURTUNITY !!!
To: sonoil28@hotmail.co.uk
SONANGOL OIL CORPORATION.
The global oil,gas and petrochemical giant has started drilling for oil in Angola\\\'s $3.5 billion kizomba C and D project,322 kilometers offshore.The project,the largest offshore Africa,came on stream about few months ahead of schedule.
SONANGOL OIL CORPORATION. has vacancy for reputable an qualified individuals, as we are about to embark on a project which will require expatriates in the following profession. engineering,instrumentation,information technology and enviromental/safety sciences,doctors, nurses and accountants.
Services of expatriates who are trained and skilled in project management and contract administration are also required including those in the administrative and management status.
JOB LOCATIONS
- Angola, Africa.
- Europe .
- U.S.A .
METHOD OF APPLICATION
- All interested candidates should forward their updated Resumes (CV). to:
Mr Vincent Griffey.
hrdpt_sonangol@yahoo.co.uk
Telphone +447045700616
Regards,
.
FOR SONANGOL OIL CORPORATION
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posted by Michael Holdcroft @ 5:12 pm
6 comments
6 Comments:
Is this really a scam???How do they do it...my family and friends here in the Philippines have been e-mailed and some of them replied...they were replied by this letter again and agin instructing them as to what to do next...but I'm a sceptic so I need to know how does this scam work so I can warn them ASAP.Thank you!
SAM
To answer Sam, the scam is they will eventually write you and tell you to send money to process your work visa. No reputable company asks you to send hem money for anything if it is a legiimate job offer.
Hi
I got this mail from Sonangol Oil and this was my appointment letter but they are demanding Be informed that cost of processing of all your documents and delivery as charges by the ministry is 620 pounds which amounted to 48,500 rupees in India currency. This consulation charges covers your british ticket flight and visa, immigration papers, work permit papers and every other itinearies needed to cover your round trip to your place of work appointment.
Just let me know is this a real company or not.
Ref: 01/006/HRD/SGPLC.
Human Resource Department,
Merevale House.
Brompton Place.
London SW3 1QE
United Kingdom.
Phone:+44- 701-114-7905
Fax: +44-700-594-2717
5th Dec.,., 2007.
Attention: Hikaru Ito ,
APPOINTMENT/APPROVAL LETTER TO START WORK!
(1.0) SONANGOL OIL CORPORATION and Partners has the mandate to procure technical and expatriate labour to complement local personnel and contractors in series of project presently about to commence by Esso Exploration United Kingdom/Angola Ltd, B.P Exploration [Angola] Ltd, ENI Angola Exploration B.V, Station oil Angola and Esso Exploration.
SONANGOL OIL CORPORATION having gone through the curriculum vitae/resume of contacted expatriates recommended for the project have found you qualified and decided to invite you as one of the expatriates to start work as soon as possible.
(1.1) All operations will be reported directly to the Project Administrator of the Esso Exploration United Kingdom/Angola through Sonangol and B.P Exploration [Angola] Ltd. All personnel shall be responsible to the Esso Exploration UK/Angola series.
The programme is a bench mark projects with Esso Exploration and partners that have set world record circle times with the lowest unit costs for project of this size and complexity. The project is about drilling for oil in Craigovan Island United Kingdom And Angola's $3..........5billion Kiomba C and D project, 322 kilometers offshore.
The project concern is targeted at producing more than 550,000 barrels per day.....
Indeed the Angolan fields, Kiomba A, B,C and , have a combined Two billion estimated recoverable crude oil deposit.
(2.0) JOB POSITION TITLE OFFERED: (PROJECT
Management Analyst ) FIELD OPERATIONS).!
(2.1) Job Description:
· In line with operations in the oil and gas sector.
· Ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
· Implement, monitor, and maintain on site programs to verify compliance with local, state and federal standards with regards to environmental, wild-life, and other sensitive issues.
· Communicate professionally and effectively with consultant inspectors, consulting engineers, contractors, etc. regarding assigned projects..
All operations on Job locations will be reported directly/indirectly to the Project Manager, Esso Exploration through the Project Administrator of Sonangol United Kingdom.
Expatriate must have ability to work under pressure, while experience of team building or supervision will be an advantage.
SONANGOL OIL CORPORATION high quality performance, and you will work closely with the Foremen to ensure the continuous adherence of this along with the existing processes, and then to develop them.
You will be working very closely with mechanicals and engineers at all levels, so excellent communication skills are a must.
All contracts are designed to last for a span of 4 years and 7 months( 56 Calender months ) and liable to upward review yearly.
(2.2) JOB LOCATION:
The Programmed will be carried out within the Kizomba C and D project site, 322 kilometers offshore and other Offshore and Onshore facilities and Human resources department to ease the facilitation of projects take off in United Kingdom/Angola.
PLACE TO WORK AS SELECTED AND NEEDED MOST BY THE COMPANY BOARD OF
DIRECTORS: (LONDON)
(3.0) WORK PERIODS:!
Mondays through Fridays, Time: 8.00am to 4.00pm with break period between 12.00noon to 2.00pm. Expatriates are entitled to a one (1)month paid home leave......
Saturday AND Sunday: General work free day. ( Known as public Holiday. )
(3.1) SALARY INDICATION: !
Salary Per Month - 15,560 Pounds. EXCLUDING OTHER MONTHLY BENEFICIARY INCENTIVES.
(3.2) ALLOWANCES:
Hazard/Inconveniences allowance! 25% of Basic salary.
Entertainment allowance! 20% of Basic salary.
All allowances are paid weekly and locally in Great British currency in its US Dollar equivalent at the existing exchange rate.
(4.0) PAID HOME LEAVE:
All expatriates are entitled to a one(1) month paid home leave, which can be taken once at a time or two (2) weeks apart one different period.
All expatriates shall be entitled to a leave allowance (Great British Currency ) of an additional (100% percent) of their basic salary.
Free to and fro tickets to cover the span of their home leave twice yearly.
*10% allowances on leave period.
(5.0) SAFETY AND SECURITY:!
Safety and Security of personnel Local/Foreign) and Facilities on Job Locations and Communities are no small issue, and have been seriously considered to ensure and assure hitch free operations.
All operations on Job Location are designed to adhere strictly to the Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy as applicable in the Oil and Gas Sector.
All expatriates are entitling to a free and mandatory safety courses on Job Locations to be delivered by qualified safety and environment experts.
All safety wears shall be provided by the Company at Job Locations e.g. Safety Coveralls, Gloves, Goggles, Helmet and Safety Shoes etc. as applicable in the Oil and Gas Sector...
(6.0) MEDICAL/HEALTH SERVICE FACILITIES AND INSURANCE PLAN FOR FAMILY:
All expatriates shall be entitled to a comprehensive health care service, which are to be administered by Medical Experts on Job Locations.
In a case of emergency situation, an expatriate will be flown to his home country or any country suitable for the best medical attention.
This decision can be influenced by the findings of the Company's medical experts, unless the expatriate in question states otherwise.
After three (3) months of service all expatriates will be entitled to a Health Service Insurance Plan (HSIP) for family. The Health Service Insurance Plan is designed to
cover only three (3) members of your family.
The Health Service Insurance Plan (HSIP) allowance can also be paid to the expatriates at the rate of US$1,750.00 per family member per month which can be transferred on monthly basis without being subjected to tax. MAXIMUM NUMBERS OF FAMILY (3)
(7.0) FEEDING AND ACCOMMODATION:!
Accommodation and feeding shall be provided for all expatriates for FREE, and by a Five Star Hotel in Metropolitan Area. All accommodation payment has to be paid by the company in questions as regards to every expatriates involved............
All cuisine (Intercontinental/Continental) will also be provided by the Company through the services of the assigned hotel.
(7.1) TRANSPORTATION:!
An official vehicle shall be provided on 24 hour daily basis to all expatriate for local transportation.
A round trip flight ticket to cover the span of your contract engagement will be provided and delivered to you on the completion of your relevant travel documents and immigration particulars.
(7.2) ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Recreational/Sports Facilities shall also be made available at the disposal of all expatriates with no expenses to be incurred.
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service will also be made available to all expatriates by the company's laundry and dry cleaning unit.
(8.0) TELECOMMUNICATION/INTERNET FACILITIES:
There are standard telecommunication facilities and internet services at the disposal of all expatriates, and same shall be accessible to all personnel (Local/Foreign) without any charge or expenses to be incurred.
Cellular Phones can be obtained by expatriates from the Local dealers/Service Providers in Angola, but must be used in accordance with the safety regulations on Job Locations.
(9.0) FAMILY STATUS ARRANGEMENTS:
Family status arrangements can only be applied after at least (1) months of service. The Application of family status arrangement indicates that an expatriate will be entitled to a free visa and air fare for his wife or spouse or any other family member which is to be provided by the Company through the Traveling Agency/Consultant.
Expatriates who intend to travel with their wife/spouse within the first one (1) months of contract engagement will have the cost of visa and air fare being borne by them through the DIRECTED/DESIGNATED TRAVEL AGENCY and can only be reimburse upon arrival to work station within 72 hrs.
(10.0) Interview on arrival is designed to facilitate a cordial relationship between expatriates and firm as well as the organizational structure with respect to the project scope.
Among reasons for interview on arrival is to establish expatriates area of interest considering the project scope in order to facilitate an efficient division of labor on Job Locations with respect to the organization structure.
(11.0) CLAIMS/ENTITLEMENTS:
All expenses incurred in relation to this Job/Contract Engagement Process is liable to reimbursement within 72hours upon arrival.
Such expenses include cost of obtaining medical certificate, Immunization/shots in the case were an expatriate gets such service from a special or personal doctor. Cost of obtaining Job Contract Engagement papers and Traveling Documents/visa from THE AFFILIATED TRAVEL AGENCY.
A prove of payment in form of an official receipt will facilitates a prompt reimbursement of all claims/expenses Amade by all expatriates.
With respect to the expected time line of the project takes-off. SONANGOL OIL CORPORATED has mandated a reliable agent in LONDON to ensure the processing of all traveling document/immigration particulars etc. in record time with you.
If the conditions stated above are acceptable to you, you are hereby directed to contact the designated travel consultant (with your contact address) to embark on the delivery and processing of your relevant documents/immigration particulars to facilitate your travel to the appointed office given by the company for commencement of work within a shortest time frame.
You are hereby advise at this stage to contact the designated agency for PROCESSING of your contract engagement papers and endorsement as well as commencing the procurement of your relevant travel/immigration papers to enable us ascertain your commitment to the project take-off.
NOTE:
However, you are to borne the expenses of processing and delivery of your contract engagement papers from the RIPTRAX TRAVEL RESOURCE as referred to in paragraph (11.0). Meanwhile, the reimbursement of this expenses will be made to you upon your 72 hours arrival to the sonangol office to resume your normal and given post of work duty.
PLEASE DO TAKE PROPER NOTICE OF THIS. FOR IT IS VERY COMPULSORY AND IMPORTANT.
Below written is the travel consultant contact info:
RIPTRAX TRAVEL RESOURCE [UK]
Kingsland High St
Dalston, E8 2PD London
E-mail Contact: riptraxtravelresources@yahoo.co.uk
Contact Person: Wilson Savin
Tell/ +44-704-570-6074
The Travel Consultant has also been informed in this regard; your present location and a day-time telephone number would also be required for sake of efficiency and correspondence to you urgently.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ALL EXPARTRIATE EMPLOYED:
MONTHLY SALARY/ALLOWANCE AND Upfront payment ARE MADE directly TO ALL EXPARTRIATES being contacted for the first time. Upfront payment are only made to expatriates THAT HAS BANK ACCOUNT WITH ANY OF OUR ONLINE BANK PAYMENT CENTER. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS: YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS AND ENSURE TO OPEN AN EXISTING ONLINE BANK ACCOUNT WITH ANY OF OUR ONLINE OPERATIONAL BANKS TO ENABLE YOU CASH YOUR SALARY/ALLOWANCE WITHOUT WAISTING MUCH TIME.
The RIPTRAX TRAVEL RESOURCE will render all service and assistance possible to facilitate your travel for commencement of work at the stipulated time. They have assured procurement of expatriate visa, work permit documents, immigration papers etc at the shortest time frame............ They will contact and work with you sucessfully. Meanwhile you are to always meet to their demand for the enablement of your immigration papers, visa/work permits documents to be prepare within a shortest time framed.
In this regards, it might involve you a little spending of money from your purse to be needed by them to enable all your work permit visa documents and immigration papers be made prepare and ready to be deliver to you for your traveling. When this occur, you are to take a good record on the amount you were able to spend to secure all your documents for the enablement of this drilling process which you have been appointed for and when arrived work station, reimbursement of your expenses will be made available to you within 72 hours of your arrival.
Remember to keep all record/receipts of the available funds you spend with RIPTRAX TRAVEL RESOURCE so that you can be reimbursed as soon as possible when you arrive station of work WITHIN 72 HRS.
The job programme Schedule will be made available in due time (no distant time).
Regards,
Vincent Griffey.
Contract Administrator.
Sonangol is managed by the:
Administration Council - has the overall responsibility for the management of the company and is the primary decision-making body in matters of overall strategy and the authorization for investment expenditures for Sonangol Group. The Administration Council answers to Sonangol's shareholder - the government.
Financial Council - oversees and manages Sonangol Group's fiscal responsibility.
Advisory Council - provides counseling and recommendations for Sonangol Group's management.
Members of the Administration Council.
Thanks
Hikaru Ito
Do let me know about the rate of this documentation and visa as well. If you would like to see my appointment letter then I can also send that appointment letter to you if you would like to glance.
got appointment letter from one company Name is
SONANGOL OIL CORPORATION
Human Resource Department,
Merevale House.
Brampton Place.
London SW3 1QE
United Kingdom.
Phone: +44- 701-114-7905
Fax: +44-700-594-2717
At 5th Dec., 2007. and they had also referred this company name of Riptrax Travel Resource London LTD.company and told me to send a request for work permit visa and documentations which they will help me out and yes I got a mail from them and they had demanded quite a lot of money which I need to think about it and then I thought to check in web if this company is valid or not and just saw this site but when I click to contact us then your email id came out and it is not a same id which I got it so I thought to first check it out if it is true or not and then I can proceed. Please just check it out and let me know soon if your company can do it then.
Dear Hikaru Ito,
This is to kindly inform you that you’re sent details were received this morning: The received details documents and number is as follow:
(1) International Passport Number F 4032970 India
(2) Appointment Registration Number: Ref: 01/006/HRD/SGPLC.
(3) Contact Mobile Telephone Numb 00919899844702
Your documents procurement file has been opened already in our office and also we have proceeded to reach the office of the ministry of foreign affairs department.
Be informed that cost of processing of all your documents and delivery as charges by the ministry is 620 pounds which amounted to 48,500 rupees in India currency. This consolation charges covers your British ticket flight and visa, immigration papers, work permit papers and every other itineraries needed to cover your round trip to your place of work appointment.
To enable us expedite action in all your documents procurement, we advise that you get back to us urgent to inform us the exact date in which you can make this payment so that we can provide you the representative India account details to ease all manners of transfer difficulty in your region to get it across to us.
Please be informed that duration for the processing of all your documents namely: British ticket, Visa, immigration papers, work permit papers takes only 4-5 business working days.
It is upon this notice we advised that you quickly get back to us with the payment so that all manner of facilitation could be render to all your documentation to allow you move on time to join your employer's company for work resumption date with them immediately without any delays.
Please get back to us with the exact date in which you can make this payment so that we can send to you the bank account details to deposit the charges payment of 48,500 rupees into it. Please be inform that this payment need to be pay immediately as soon as possible to enable us process all your documents on time.
We hope to have informed you correctly and please do treat with urgent attention.
Regards,
Wilson Savin.
Comptroller In charge:
RIPTRAX TRAVEL RESOURCES riptraxtravelresources@yahoo.co.uk
Riptrax Travel Resource London LTD.
Tel:+44-704-570-6074
+44-704-572-1916
Fax: +44 871 263 6412
We are always at your services and ready to serve you to your fulliest height. RTR. The earlier we receive from you, the better it is for easy documents accessibility to your doorsteps.
RTR IMPROVING LIVES AND SAFETY IN DOCUMENTS PROCESSING!
they are simply bastards!!!
Need I say more?
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