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Megaro
Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Posts: 13 Location: Canada
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:52 pm Post subject: Is this a scam? |
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Dr. in Bristol offerering airfare and a lot of dosh for me, a non-resident, to come live in a self contained apt within his residence and tutor his kids and wife. a one year contract...lots of money, car, bills paid.
Anyone know anything? |
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TwinCentre
Joined: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 273 Location: Mokotow
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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From the little info you have provided, I'd say without a doubt, it is a well-worn scam... |
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spiral78
Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash
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Megaro
Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Posts: 13 Location: Canada
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:01 pm Post subject: wow |
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thanks so much. I was applying for my visa, quitting my job etc as he seemed so legit. he sent logical q's, pics of family and apt. |
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Megaro
Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Posts: 13 Location: Canada
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:02 pm Post subject: oh and |
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i asked why someone outside the U.K and he said everyone wanted 70GBP an hour there. I couldn't see why he didn't go locally either.
again thanks |
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spiral78
Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, no - don't quit your job for this!
Maybe we need a sticky here for this particular scam, as it seems to come up pretty regularly..... |
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toteach
Joined: 29 Dec 2008 Posts: 273
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:41 am Post subject: |
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But what is the scam? I don't understand... Is it just some man getting his jollies from messing with a teacher?
I found a very similar one--this time a Chinese doctor in the UK who was seeking a tutor for his wife and two children...
So what could the scam possibly be? |
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Sashadroogie
Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Posts: 11061 Location: Moskva, The Workers' Paradise
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:33 am Post subject: |
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They will ask you to wire over some money for 'administrative costs' or 'visa application' or maybe 'a deposit to secure a flat'. Whatever. You'll not see that money again and the fictitious Dr won't be traced either.
Send me your email address and I'll demonstrate : ) |
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toteach
Joined: 29 Dec 2008 Posts: 273
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 4:21 am Post subject: Don't mess with me...I'm fragile! |
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I'll send you a PM with my bank routing number so you can take what you need... Wait. Is this a scam? Are you a Doctor recently relocated to England? |
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scot47
Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:37 am Post subject: |
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This is a scam. How could you think anything else ? |
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artemisia
Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 875 Location: the world
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:25 am Post subject: |
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Scam alert:
http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/index.cgi?read=25540
I hope no-one thinks this job advertised under international jobs here is serious! Apart from the huge list and overall level of English displayed, this should be a dead-giveaway:
*Sales Staff
*Female Masseurs
*Chefs (snack bar)
*Bar Staff
*Waiting on staff
What? In a high school???? I suppose it�s not a good idea to give these scammers too many tips on where they�re going wrong.
Edit: I see the advert has gone. For the record, NO high school in the U.K (or anywhere, I think) would ever advertise jobs on an ESL job board - not for any subject and that includes ESL jobs. Schools go through their own, formal processes to get staff from within the country. I think it'd also be rare to see an advert from a genuine international school here. |
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scot47
Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343
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Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:54 am Post subject: |
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I think after a while most of us develop a "Scam-detector". If in doubt send me a check for US$500 and I will check it out for you. |
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artemisia
Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 875 Location: the world
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 3:18 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, but a lot still get taken in.
I hope a bargain discount is on offer for that US$500 - detecting scams AND doing some praying for mortal souls. Two for the price of one... |
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scot47
Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343
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Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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Free necromancy thrown in - and an introduction the Science of Bilocation. Genuine Nigerian passports also available at bargain price as part of same deal.
For a small additional charge you can sign up with my escort and dating agency. |
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