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[millsy99]

Saw this ad posted on esl job feed. Suspiciously nearly identical to the previous fraudulent ad for Spain (see "To Good To Be True?") and also for Athens, Greece. These scammers are operating out of Sydney, Australia and after you "apply" they ask for 1500 Euro for some bs fees. AVOID!!

We need qualified,flexible English teachers.We are situated in the center of Malaga. Teaching position is available from the 10th of January 2008. No experience is actually needed (though preferred). We can offer full-time positions.

We are seeking for:

ENGLISH TEACHERS
AND
COMPUTER TEACHERS

Students age falls within 6 to12,12 to 18.Class size is about 18-20 students per class. Working hours 8:30 to 1:30 pm-monday to friday.

The school provides a private furnished flat for the teachers. We also provide health care service and visa sponsorship.

We offer good pay(2000 Euro monthly) so you can
certainly enjoy life. Spain is a beautiful
country, with nice people,good and healthy food and nice climate. We offer 12months renewable
contract.

If interested,please email us your resume/CV, cover letter and recent passport photo to this email address below:

Contact person:Agius Fernandez
Email:[email protected]

Address:
Faledo International school
P O Box 452, Estepona,
Malaga, 29570, Spain

[john_n_carolina]

thanks for the tip what kind of name is "Agius"? they're not even creative

[Insubordination]

Saw that too. Picked that one as a scam de inmediato

They shouldn't make it sound so good. If they are going to offer assistance with the visa they should have dropped the wage, downplayed the apartment and said 'inexperienced teachers only welcome if you're talented with a vibrant personality'.

I could write a better scam that that!

[Moore]

Somebody should make a "Sticky" thread to stay at the top of the Spain forum saying "Never send any money in advance to Spanish schools" ?
- they only do this over and over again because a certain small percentage of people must fall for it but it must be worth it as they do it again and again.

[john_n_carolina]

...you're probably right. they only need 1 or 2 out of 1 million hits, and they have $3000 Euros, not bad.

[Lauracamille]

CHECK THIS OUT

Therefore,you are kindly requested to send the sum of 500 euro
immediately, in order to guarantee your accomodation .Remember that this money cannot be deducted from your first salary,it must be sent before we could proceed with other necessary arrangements for your
arrival,oncemore,the money will be reimbursed to you within 7 days of
arrival.

Payment details:
Address the payment to:
Receiver: DAVID ADAM
Faledo Intl school
Estepona,malaga,
29570,Spain

I can't believe these guys can get away with this.

I hope people check it out before sending el dinero

[alexcase]

Can I suggest sending all scam info onto EL Gazette as one of the best ways to get the word out there, especially if you'd be willing to do some digging and write the story up yourself?