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Korussian
Joined: 15 Sep 2007
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 Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:40 pm Post subject: Email Scam: Teach ESL in England/France |
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I just got a very scammy unsolicited email about teaching English to a doctor's kids. How do I know it's a scam? I don't, but all the obvious signs are there.
If anybody else has seen this one, or receives it, please comment.
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Dear applicant,
I am Dr Alphonso Bernard a native of Toulouse France. I worked with
hopital de la Grave saint-cyprien quartier de Toulous in south west
France before I relocated to Dorset, London, England few months ago
and right now, I am in search of a professional International English
Language teacher who can take my Wife, Alice and my 2 kids, Gerard and
Adrienne in English classes.
My wife and Kids are my treasure so I offer to pay you 3,000.00GBP if
you will take up this position. I will provide you an Accommodation,
furnished with a Television Set, and Internet Ready computer. A
vehicle will be available also for Mobility if you can Drive.
I need your updated resume for me to discuss more about you with my
family and also talk to your references. Applicant Must be willing to
relocate.
Hoping to hear from you soonest, Cheers and God's blessings
Regards,
Dr. Alphonso Bernard
# 17 Bridport Road,Dorchester,Dorset,
England. DT1 1YG |
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Forever
Joined: 12 Nov 2009
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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I received one almost the same about 5 years ago.
It seems this guy never gives up.
Mine said something like -
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Dear applicant,
I am *****. I work am an engineer working for a major British company in ****** Africa.
I am in search of a professional International English
Language teacher who can teach my Wife, ***** my son ***** in English classes.
My wife and Kids are my treasure so I offer to pay you 3,000.00GBP if
you will take up this position. I will provide you with accomodation,
furnished with a Television Set, and Internet Ready computer. A
vehicle will be available also for Mobility if you can Drive.
I need your updated resume for me to discuss more about you with my
family and also talk to your references. Applicant Must be willing to
relocate.
Hoping to hear from you soonest, Cheers and God's blessings
Regards,
**** |
just delete it as spam.
They obviously want your resume and private details to use for no good. |
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KimchiExplosion
Joined: 01 Jul 2007
Location: Nowhere near Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Nigerian scammers, from the sound of it. |
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