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A New/ Old Scam
Recently I have talked to a friend about employment in Nigeria. This person is a fluid specialist (Mud Man). Without prior experience on the brake, they offered him a job as an AD paying him $35,500/month. He didn't BS them on his application to the position, he even asked me what a "assistant Driller" job would encompass.
Then after he was "accepted" to the position, they asked him to send $875.00 dollars to get the visa, and certification to enter Nigeria to work.
I told him to STOP and not send any money to them. First to receive $35,500/month as an AD is way out of the line........Hell I'm a companyman trying to make $1000/day...which is way less than an AD is making in his field.
Post your opinion's here........I'm glad he contacted me before the lure of big $$$$ took him to the bank
Then after he was "accepted" to the position, they asked him to send $875.00 dollars to get the visa, and certification to enter Nigeria to work.
I told him to STOP and not send any money to them. First to receive $35,500/month as an AD is way out of the line........Hell I'm a companyman trying to make $1000/day...which is way less than an AD is making in his field.
Post your opinion's here........I'm glad he contacted me before the lure of big $$$$ took him to the bank
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Permalink Reply by Jeffrey C. Cooper on -
i have heard of this kinda game.....experienced it personally......You know, back when it was busy out in western okla. and texas panhandle i was running the mud on anywhere from 4 to 7 rigs a day as a mud man making 200 a day per rig as an independent consultant.......paid double if called back out......24 hour service humped up all the time never any good rest....Just always at the oil companies mercy... called out to fix the smallest of small wellbore issues.........Now for an AD to knock down 35,500.00 a month and paid on his days off is insane...If there is such a job out there please let me know.......
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Permalink Reply by Karl Eiriksson on -
Yes folks,
For $19.95 you too can be companyman! or whatever your dreams desire.....please send checks, money orders or cash payable to me at.......
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Permalink Reply by Jeffrey C. Cooper on
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oh aint you funny Karl...LOL.......
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Permalink Reply by TURBORIG58 on -
Hey Karl cut me in on this little scam....lol
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Permalink Reply by Tony Ackerman on -
"or whatever your dreams desire.....please send checks, money orders or cash payable to me at......."
Karl, I'll send you $40 Nigerian right now if you can make me magically able to pick the winning lotto numbers. :-)
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Permalink Reply by rodney ross on -
WELL !
I wish I had thought about this when I was running "Rodney's Lil Worm Farm"
I figure I could have made REAL bank!
Ahhhhhh I can just see the TV commercials now.................................
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Permalink Reply by Karl Eiriksson on
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Yes Rodney......
To the tune of a RONCO veg-o-matic
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Permalink Reply by Tony Ackerman on
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LMAO!
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Permalink Reply by Tony Ackerman on
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Karl,
I didn't win the big prize on the last lotto, but I won enough to make it worth $20 Nigerian. Don't know how you did it, but if you send me your mailing address, I'll print up a $20 bill Nigerian and send it to you ...
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Permalink Reply by Karl Eiriksson on
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The below is an actual email send to a friend of mine....I've deleted his name and email address.....beaware of this kind of fraud, these people wern't as forward as other emails demanding $$$ upfront. IMHO I believe if a company wants your services, then they are reputable and have a legal departament to help you obtain a Visa in the country they want you to work....I'll post another previous email of PURE fraud.....this was from the UK......the next one I'll post is from Nigeria.......promicing the rainbow.
Karl
"Your wealth of experience cannot be written off either, however you are
needed to fill in a position that will meet your capacities,competencies,
academic qualification and experience in the Amsoil Drilling Company
UNITED KINGDOM.
This project will last for a duration of 14years. A strip of offshore
and onshore for the purpose of laying 10" diameter high pressure
pipeline from a point "P1.O" at Korun Nad well head E1 to a point P1
END"
At the Central Processing Facility (CPF),Amsoil Drilling Company Intend to
invite prime experienced individuals / expatriates capable of
rendering expertise services in fields below /apply for any
job position:
Production Engineers
Drillers
Assistant Driller
Petroleum Engineers
Tool Pusher
Assistant Electrician
Civil Engineers
Electrician
Assistant Mechanic
Mechanic
Project Managers
International Executive chief
Accountants / Office Administrative positions
Cooks
Helper
Entitlement, Compensation and Benefits packages include 28 work and 28
days pay leave days pay leave. with passage to the point of origin for
employee, his /her spouse and 3 Dependant children.
Free married accommodation, plus on prompt payment of furniture
allowance.
Educational assistance for 3 Dependant children. The company provides
free medical care at its staff clinic and also provides an adequate
assurance of life, accident, illness and medical expenses.
Free interest car loan.
Payment of initial personal and house hold effects.
Full recreational facilities of employee premises plus membership in
end of service benefits.
REQUIREMENTS: All engineering fields (Candidates must have good
interpersonal skills)
LOCATION :UNITED KINGDOM
E-MAIL: THE HUMAN RESOURCES :amsoildrilling@ymail.com
COMMENCEMENT: Immediately.
EXPECTED SALARY: 15,000,00 to 50,000,00 GBP
CONTRACT DURATION: Level 1: 36 Months (Three years) and renewable only
on satisfactory performance by employee.
Level 2: Full time Interested candidates must have not less than 6
years experience in any of the above listed fields. Interested
candidates should forward their resumes / CV with verifiable
reference(s) in word format attached document
to:amsoil.drilling@gmail.com
On notice of intent, you are expected to forward to this office your
application and CV / Resume, so that we can start the process for the
engagement of your services.
Further more. I wish to reiterate that only qualified applicants will be
short listed and contacted for appointment with Project.
Thompson Oxford
Human Resources Manager.
Amsoil Drilling Company
The Boathouse, Tim sway,
Chertsey Lane, Staines,
Middlesex, TW18 3JZ
Tel: +447024077993,447024036519
EMAIL:amsoildrilling@ymail.com"
This is a formated letter, not even personal to the person it was written to!
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Permalink Reply by TURBORIG58 on
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Folks I get a ton of these types of E-mails....PLEASE folks just hit the delete button...you'll thank us later trust me !!! It is a shame that anybody would pray on someone with this type of trickery in these extremely trying times....again...Just Say NO !!!!
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Permalink Reply by Karl Eiriksson on
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THIS IS WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO WATCH FOR.......ENCLOSED IS AN ACTUAL EMAIL DEMANDING $875.00........YOU OUT OF WORK ROUGHNECKS NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO A LURE LIKE THIS:
" DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES
345 OKILO WAY, BAMADU CRESENT, GARKI
ABUJA NIGERIA,
PHONE: +234-8037808800
E-MAIL:license.dprnig@live.com
DPR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Attention: Mr. XXX,
With Reference to your request for the procurement of the Department of Petroleum Resources Certificate, Lonestar Drilling Nigeria Limited, has mandated us to procure, as well as process your relevant document to facilitate your travel to Nigeria for the commencement of work in due time. With respect to the requirements and certifications and other supporting documents to be required, we wish to inform you of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) Certificate procurement requirements, which states that all expatriates who intend to work in Nigeria (Oil and Gas Sector) must have attained all DPR Certifications in various categories with respect to their contract engagement.
The DPR Certifications will have to embrace the registration and approval of your relevant information with the designated local agencies (Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Petroleum Resources, Commerce and industry respectively the DPR inclusive). The reason for the review of this policy as communicated by the DPR is to ensure that expatriates with Nigerian Letter of Employment do not have to travel down to Nigeria for any other reason other than the primary aim of commencement of work as required.
The DPR Certifications will cost you the following for procurement:
1. Various Ministerial Registrations:
(a) Commerce and Industry - $350.00
(b) Foreign Affairs - $200.00
(c) Petroleum Resources - $150.00
2. DPR expatriates quota approval Charge in relevant categories - $100.00
3. Service and Professional charge - $75.00
TOTAL: - $875.00 (USD)
BELOW IS THE PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payment should be made through Western Union Money Transfer through the accounts officer with the information stated below, because it is the fastest means to recieve the money here in Nigeria to speed up DPR Certificate procurement processes in your favour.
RECIEVING NAME: ERONDU CHIBUZO OGBONNA
RECEIVING ADDRESS: PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
COUNTRY: NIGERIA
TEST QUIESTION: LAST NAME
TEST ANSWER: OGBONNA
AMOUNT TO BE PAID: $875.00 (USD)
And upon successful money transfer forwarded to us via e-mail; a scanned copy of the payment slip alongside with the application form attached and your Drivers License, International Passport or National Identity Card, This will enable us commence and finalize all your necessary work and procurement of your Department Of Petroleum Resources Certificate within 24hours.
Regards
Barr. Justus Rotimi,
Processing Manager. "
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