Thursday, October 21, 2010

Employment Scam - -"VACANCY FOR ACCOUNT MANAGER" From Rig Groups Construction Company Ghana


Beware! Its a Cyber World - - Summary:

Today I want to share a recent email I received today that can be categorized as "Employment Scam". The mail is from 'Rig Groups Construction Company Ghana' without my formal application.

The mail is being copied below as it is; so that every reader of mine should be aware of the recent strategy of cybercriminals.

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From: Mr William Mensah (recruit1@wb-constructioncompany.net)
Sent: Thu, October 21, 2010 2:11:59 PM
Subject: VACANCY FOR ACCOUNT MANAGER


Immediate Vacancy for a qualified and experienced person in Accounting work is highly needed in Rig Groups Construction Company Ghana,as mentioned below


ACCOUNT MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Reporting to the Managing Director, the incumbent shall be responsible for the company’s financial statements and the overall performance of the Finance and Accounts Dept • The candidate shall assume the responsibilities for systematic review of all areas of revenue and internal control procedures, policies and physical arrangements and be responsible for establishing and maintaining strategic and effective revenue control measures for the organization

Please interested candidates should forward their CV to ENGR WILLIAM MENSAH of Rig Groups Construction Ltd Ghana.

EMAIL: recruitment@riggroups.com

Regards,
Mr William Mensah
Recruiting Manager


Please interested candidates should forward their CV to ENGR WILLIAM MENSAH

EMAIL: recruitment@riggroups.com


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Beware! Its a Cyber World - - Explanation:

When I searched Rig Groups on Google search I found many scams and frauds relating to this group regarding Employment offers and processing advances. For example:

  1. HELLO SIR, ON 12TH MAY I HAVE RECIEVED MAIL FROM
    RIG GROUP CONSTRUCTION COAMPANY & THEN I GOT APPOINTMENT LETTER TO JOINT AT 7 JUNE
    Office Location:
    No. N108/2 Rolings Ave, Greater Accra, Accra, Ghana.
    Telephone: +233-545-247-275, +233-547-477-776
    Fax: +233-214-359-555,
    GIVING ME OFFER TO JOIN THEIR COMPANY WITH SALARY OF 13400USD PER MAONTH.
    BEFORE VISA APPLICATION FOR GHANA THEY HAVE ASKED ME TO REGISTER WITH ASSICATION OF GHANAIAN ENGINEERS . ON INTERNET I HAVE SEARCHED FOR THIS, BUT I HAVE FOUND NOTHING RELATED TO THIS ASSOCIATION . AND HE SEND A.G.E. MEMBERSHIP LETTER AT GHANA, AND HE WANT MONEY,
    REGISTRATION FEE: USD300
    SERVICE FEES: USD220
    TOTAL AMOUNT: USD520
    SO I REQUIEST TO U, PLEASE TELL ME A TRUTH
    SO I M REQUESTING TO U TO FIND TRUTH AND SAVE LIFE OF MANY MORE LIKE ME.PLEASE REPLY SOON.
Source: Consumer Complaints

You can find many of such complaints and mails which are clearly showing what kind of scam it is! My advice is just "Beware! It's a Cyber World." If cybercriminals can take advantage of internet technology; then internet users should also aware of the ways to protect themselves from such criminal acts.

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