Fake!!!

[Piamed]

A good friend of mine in Gensan received details of an add looking for Filipinos to work on a yacht. He called to ask me if he should send the 750 pounds requested to be sent along with the CV and application form.

It's so obviously a fake in my opinion. Just showing you this example so you can advise yours to be wary of anything that requires money upfront.

See below:

CREW NEEDED URGENTLY..
Saturday, April 18, 2009 11:07 PM
From:
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"Alex silver" <silveralex5@googlemail.com>
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To:
undisclosed-recipients

Hello Crew,

My name is Captain Alex Silver from the united kingdom,i work with a
private own yacht company Hurlingham Yacht Club in the united kingdom
my contact address is 43A Deodar Road SW15 2NP London in United
Kingdom,i came across your profile when searching for crew online i
decide to mail and tell you about this because i think you will be
interested,thus it is private own yacht own by the most richest men
form the united kingdom accommodation will be provided by the company.
we have A total 13 sailing yacht that is why we are seeking more
applicant we hope hear from you soon us your C.V. along Before we
commence on your application ,we need to know
the area of experience you have ..because we have various post
available for you in for different department.

Here are some of the positions that are commonly needed.
* Deck Department * Casino Staff *Broadcast *Sound/Audio technician
* Cruise Directors * Cruise Staff
* Disc Jockeys * Entertainers
* Expedition Leaders * Gentleman Host
* Hosts and Hostesses * Lecturers
* Naturalists * Production Managers
* Shore Excursion Managers * Shore Excursion Staff
* Water Sports Instructors * Lifeguards
* Youth Counselors * Beauticians
* Cosmetologist * Massage Therapists
* Fitness Directors * Fitness Instructors
* Medical Staff * Personal Trainers
* Air/Sea Reservation Agents * Bar Stewards
* Bartenders * Bedroom Stewards
* Gift Shop Positions * Hospitality or Hotel Managers
* Photographers * Deckhands
* Junior Assistant Pursers * Pursers
* IT Staff * Dance Instructors
* Administration Assistants * Booking Agents
* Customer Service Representatives* Sales and Marketing Positions

Capt Alex

[aromulus]

Oh, come on,

One must be as gullible as a yank to fall for that.........

[pacificelectric]

Well I have encountered a Filipina who sent money to Nigeria for something less sophisticated than that. Has anyone ever received e-mails from Russian women asking for money to buy wood in winter to keep warm? I love those....

[KeithD]

I'd rather trust Captain Birds Eye

[eagles]

I personally got lots of those email job offers- SCAMS!!!!!!!!!!!.. Please advice your friends and her/his friends to be really careful. SCAMS in the Phils proliferate - in so many forms, advertisements and recruitment for jobs right at the neighborhood are questionable.

[Florge]

I got similar emails as well.. but I asked for additional proof.. asked for the address, phone, etc. and told them that I will have my friend in London checked their office... I didn't get another email after... LOL...

There's a feature on BBC about those scams... either that or CNN... found out that the originator of the job offer he investigated came from Nigeria. But at that time, they can't prosecute as there are no existing laws then.