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oskinny1
Joined: 10 Nov 2006
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 Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:48 am Post subject: New scam in town! |
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I got this in my email today. He knew my real name which is a bit scary.
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I am Dr. Ling Fazal a native of Arau Malaysia. I worked with Hospital Kuala Lumpur(KHL), Malaysia. before I relocated to Isle of wight,England few months ago and right now, I am in search of a professional International English Language teacher who can take my Wife Adik, and my 2 kids, Aini and Dayang 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. Ling Fazal
# 150 Union Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight,
England. PO33 2LG |
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Quack Addict
Joined: 31 Mar 2008
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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| I got the same email when I was living in the States. I signed up for some ESL recruiting sites and thats where I think they got my info. There were also some Craigslist job offers that were similar. Total bunk i'm sure. |
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kiknkorea
Joined: 16 May 2008
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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I've seen this one too. I'm not sure what the catch is exactly.
Probably just the old bait and switch.
"I appreciate your interest but the position has been filled, HOWEVER, I know someone else who has seen your resume and..."  |
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oskinny1
Joined: 10 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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| The thing is I haven't sent out a resume to a job site in a couple years, where did they find my email? |
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dragon777
Joined: 06 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Can someone tell me what is the point in obtaining someone else's
resume or CV? |
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Underwaterbob
Joined: 08 Jan 2005
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| Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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| dragon777 wrote: |
Can someone tell me what is the point in obtaining someone else's
resume or CV? |
I don't think that's the catch...
It's probably the "must be willing to relocate" bit. They'll probably recommend some specific, crooked, non-existent travel agency, or just flat out ask for the money to buy you a plane ticket then bow out. |
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oskinny1
Joined: 10 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Underwaterbob wrote: |
| dragon777 wrote: |
Can someone tell me what is the point in obtaining someone else's
resume or CV? |
I don't think that's the catch...
It's probably the "must be willing to relocate" bit. They'll probably recommend some specific, crooked, non-existent travel agency, or just flat out ask for the money to buy you a plane ticket then bow out. |
Yep, or it seems for vaccination payments as well.
I can't believe people are falling for this even after reading about it being a scam.
http://blog.esldaily.org/2008/02/25/esl-scams-part-1-money-up-front.aspx |
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