gnirt
- 2008-12-30
Hi,
I have also been applying for this job and have even sent my resume, as per instructions in the ad. I can't believe I've been so stupid. I only thought of checking on the company after I sent my resume. I'm quite worried now about what could happen to my resume and to me! Wah! Any suggestions on how I could "retrieve" my resume? Is that even possible? Thank you..
Belated Merry Christmas!
nick s
- 2008-12-29
It's definitely a scam.
How do I know?
1) Phone call from them to my mobile via withheld number.
2) No phone number for the school underneath the address on the "contract".
3) All correspondence from them is via yahoo.es. Any real school would have it's own domain name and website.
4) Money transfer via Western Union, the criminal's favourite because it's not traceable and ID is not stringently checked at the receiver's end. Any real school would have a bank account with an IBAN number, or use VISA (the money sent is theirs and not yours and could be recovered).
Send these f****** nothing. Or if you do, tell the police that you want to catch a fraudster. It would work something like contacting police wherever you are, they would contact their counterparts in Sevilla and arrange for "Martin Edward" to collect the money from ONE specified WU office. Good luck!
But hey, if they've only scammed one or two people that'll be plenty for a bunch of crooks from Benin (where the scam originated from) and they'll shut down and move on to another operation. Probably already have done so.
Olly
- 2008-12-17
Hi,
I've just found this scam alert and have unfortunately been applying for said position. Is this definately a dubious job offer, how has it been identified as such? If this is infact a scam, should I cease contact immediately? How does it work? Forgive my naivity I'm new to this, any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks Olly.
Shab
- 2008-12-17
Hi,
Do you have any other information with regards to the job advert for English International School of Lisbon?
regards,
Shab
** FRAUD ALERT - Do NOT reply to the scam message below (posted in Cotonou, Benin, Africa) **
Note: International English School of Portugal might be a genuine institute, unwillingly used as a front by the scammers.
Teach ESL in Lisbon, Portugal
By:International English School of Portugal
Date: Saturday, 6 December 2008, 3:23 am
International English School of Portugal.
It is the mission of International English School of Portugal to provide a balanced, quality education of an international character predominantly through the medium of English based upon sound values and high expectations in all fields.
International English School of portugal seeks for qualified English teachers, young and mid-career professionals, and recent college graduates who are eager to use their leadership skills and prior achievements to help the students most in need.
Commencement date is 21st of January 2009.Class size is between 20 and 22 students per class and work starts from 8:30 am and terminates 1:30 PM from Monday to Friday.Students age varies from 6 to 12 for the juniors,12 to 19 for the seniors.
Benefits include:
-1300 euro tax-free monthly salary
-A return air ticket.
-Visa & work permit Sponsorship
-21 days paid Holidays.
-Accommodation assistance.
-Medical insurance, 50/50.
-A renewable one year contract.
To be qualified for this position, you must have a university degree.TEFL or any other English related certificate is an advantage.
Please send your CV/Resume, a recent photograph to: intlenglishschool[at]yahoo.es
Please contact, Joaquim Velez, the recruitment manager.
International English School
Rua de Santiago,
7, Lisbon, 1100-383,
Portugal