I was surprised, when I was received an E-Mail with the subject as “EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY @ MARKS & SPENCER INDUSTRIES”. (Refer below E-Mail 1)
As like every one, I was also forwarded my CV with a nicely drafted cover letter and the answer to their questions (Refer below E-Mail 2).
After few days, I was received an E-Mail with the subject as “APPROVED OFFICIAL APPOINTMENT LETTER CONGRATULATION!!!!!!!!!!!!” (Refer below E-Mail 3).
After reviewing to that letter I was got confused that, MARKS & SPENCER is a very big company and it must have their own E-Mail account and not using the yahoo and Gmail account for any communication. Also, if the screening test was held by any agent and they might have an E-Mail account in yahoo or Gmail but the official letter which I received must be forwarded from the HR department of that company and not from any other agents.
To reconfirm the same, I was tried to call on the given number but I fount the number was invalid or transferred to any other number. Ultimately I was not able to communicate them on phone.
At that moment I was roughly 75-80% got sure that the E-Mails I have received is FRAUD.
Then as an interest and 20-25% fear of loosing an opportunity I was scanned and signed the official contract document and reply to them (as required).
Very next day I was received and E-Mail with subject as “U.K VISA PROCESSING, PROCESSING OF WORK/RESIDENT PERMIT CERTIFICATES” (Refer below E-Mail 4) and the word documents of UK Visa form.
As I have already visited UK and known the form format, I was surprised to see the new format of Visa form (VAF5). I was crosschecked the same from internet and found its different then the actual format. Also in one of the communication it was mentioned that, I have to process my Visa from that agent only. To process the Visa they are charging Pound 650 (INR 52,000 roughly).
This letter confirms me that, the E-Mail which I have received is Fraud.
Suddenly my home Internet was working and got time to search the “MARKS & SPENCER” contact number. I have called in HR department and tried to contact Mr. Mark Hark (as I was receiving the E-Mail from him). Surprisingly I received a comment that, this name is not exist in their HR department and the E-mail with I received is void.
This call was given me a good relief that, I was not loosen my INR 50,000 – 55,000. and not gone in depth of this opportunity.
I was discussed with my friends and warn them abut the same.
This incidence is given me an opportunity to share the case with all.
Note: E-Mail has been attached for your perusal.
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E-Mail 1
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From: info.marksandspenceragency
Subject: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY @ MARKS & SPENCER INDUSTRIES.
To:
Date: Friday, March 20, 2009, 10:43 PM
MARKS AND SPENCER PLC
LONDON,UNITED KINGDOM
www.marksandspencer.com
JOB REF: MSUK/Col/034AB297
CONSULTANT : TIMESJOB.COM
VACANCIES: UNLIMITED FOR THOSE IN
1. Customer Assistants- General Roles
Customer Assistants- Warehouse Roles
Customer Assistants- Visual Merchandising
2. Section management
3. Store Management roles
4. Head Office Roles
5. Shared Services
6. Graduate Recruitment
7. Trainee Management Scheme
8. Business placements
9. BP Connect Simply Foods
10. Accountant.
11. Electrical Engineer
12. Mechanical Engineer
13. Warehouse Manager
14. Store keeper
15. Business Development Manager
16. Analyst
17. Truck Drivers
18. Software Development Engineer/Software Engineer
19. IT Supervisor
20. Front Desk Officer
21. Marking/Sales Manager
22. Models (Both Male/Female)
23. All Type of Tailors are also needed urgently.
24. Sales manager,Sales Executives
This is to inform all Interested Expatriates that MARKS AND SPENCER PLC is in need of expatriates that
can work in various field, and we've gone through your CV/Resume together with your qualification
through our Job Provider, so all interested candidate should answer the ONLINE INTERVIEW below and
send it with an application / Cover letter together with him/her CV/Resume and send it to through
email Attachment: Email:(info.marksandspencerrecruiter@gmail.com).
1. Briefly describe your ideal job?
2. Why did you choose this career?
3. What goals do you have in your career?
4. How do you plan to achieve these goals?
5. Can you work well under deadlines or pressure?
6. Tell us about a time when you failed to meet a deadline. What were the Repercussions?
7. Do you have reference list ?
8. Why do you want to work here?
9. Why should we hire you over the others waiting to be interviewed?
10. What is your Current Monthly Salary Package?
11. How soon can you travel down to start your new Job?
12. What three Specific Job Positions do you target from MARKS AND SPENCER PLCS (UK)?
13. Give us full details on the Following;
(A.) Full Name
(B.) Permanent Mailing address
(C.) Current Mailing Address
(D.) Tel/Mobile Number(s)
14. What is your Country of Nationality? Is it different from your Present Location? If yes please
state your Current resident Country.
15. What are your Future Plans for MARKS AND SPENCER PLC (UK), if Permanently Employed?
REQUIREMENTS: All applicants are to possess all of the following:
(1) Should possess at least a diploma in any of the stated fields or Must have obtained tutorials on
the above said in any institution or center of training.
(2)Must be computer literate
(3)Must have at least six (6) months experience in the above said profession or that which is related
to the profession.
BENEFITS/PERKS: All applicants that have qualified or viewed successful to take up the job based on
the scrutiny of their Curriculum Vitae would enjoy and share in the following benefits:
(1)He /she would be paid an attractive salary ranging from GBP 4,500 - 15,000 per month after tax
deductions depending on his/her qualifications
(2)The job offered would be a family status one and as such would be entitled and privileged to come
with his family.
(3)Free medical care and free family accommodation fully furnished.
4) Educational assistance based on family status employment OTHER EPHEMERALS
OF EMPLOYMENT:
Contract Period/duration: This is a 18 month contract but subject to renewal
based on the services of the employee
Location: London (UK) .
Accommodation: Marks & Spencer Housing Estate
Please Note Behind: Entry of application close as soon as possible since the date of job commencement
for successful candidates will start soon. Due to
this impending urgency, no interview shall be conducted and we regret that only candidates who are
short-listed will be contacted.
Contact: Dr Richard Henry
Email: info.marksandspencerrecruiter@gmail.com
www.marksandspencer.com
Phone: +(44)7045788097
+(44)7024095778
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E-Mail 2
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Dear Richard,
In reference to below mail, please find the attachment for my cover letter and updated CV for you perusal. Answer of my "ONLINE INTERVIEW" are mentioned below.
1. Briefly describe your ideal job?
My ideal Job: – Business Development and Project Management.
Business Development and Project Management is a key factor to grow any business.
My goal is to transit my enthusiasm, creativity and experience into a position, where I continue to provide the strategic and tactical leadership critical to retaining valued customers of an organisation.
2. Why did you choose this career?
Review of my credentials will confirm that I am capable of serving as the catalyst for achieving revenue objectives and organic growth through effective contributions. I possess nearly 5years of experience in Technical Design, Administration, Project Management, Sales support, Co-ordination in Textile Industry. Proficient in developing project proposal for product development design intervention & Packaging (PRODIP) of Khadi & Village Industries commission (KVIC, India) also.
3. What goals do you have in your career?
I would like to become a person whose decision / thought would become an ideal for any employees / person and they can follow it happily for successes in our industry / business / their own.
In a nut-shell my statement of this question is;
Don’t follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you.
4. How do you plan to achieve these goals?
Learning never ends. Hence, I would like to learn more and more from industry / business / society / school to enhance my knowledge / experience to perform better.
Also, I would like to take challenge and opportunity to share my knowledge with my industry.
5. Can you work well under deadlines or pressure?
This would be a challenge to me and can create a wide opportunity for a business. Yes, I have an experience to work under deadlines or pressure and would be happy to continue the same for the growth of business.
6. Tell us about a time when you failed to meet a deadline. What were the Repercussions?
Not exactly I failed to meet a deadline but, still I remember the day when I was promised one project to be delivered in next 5 working days. I was done the correct scheduling and all of my team members (5 people) were doing the wonderful job to meet the deadline. After completion of one day we realize that the data on which we are working is not correct to finish this project. Then we were loosed complete one day and because of this we were worked in our week end to deliver the project on time and we did it.
7. Do you have reference list?
Yes, I do have a lots of reference list in India, UK, USA, Singapore and Australia but I am sorry to say that I do not have any person belonging from Marks and Spencer.
8. Why do you want to work here?
I would like to work with a growth oriented organisation and “Marks and Spencer” is one of the growing business oraganisation. According to my knowledge this company is having lots of challenges in various fields. Also, this company is having very good working culture which directly attracts me to become a part of this organisation.
9. Why should we hire you over the others waiting to be interviewed?
I understand that working for your organization requires a candidate who is team oriented and is able to deal with people in various departments. I am confident that I possess these skills, which will help me to perform the job efficiently and effectively.
10. What is your Current Monthly Salary Package?
(INR) Rs.##### / - per month
11. How soon can you travel down to start your new Job?
I need to give one month notice period in my current organisation which may include my UK Visa processing days.
12. What three Specific Job Positions do you target from MARKS AND SPENCER PLCS (UK)?
Business Development Manager
Marking/Sales Manager
Warehouse Manager
13. Give us full details on the Following;
(A.) Full Name
#####
(B.) Permanent Mailing address
#####
(C.) Current Mailing Address
#####
(D.) Tel/Mobile Number(s)
#####
14. What is your Country of Nationality? Is it different from your Present Location? If yes please state your Current resident Country.
#####
15. What are your Future Plans for MARKS AND SPENCER PLC (UK), if Permanently Employed?
My goal is to transit my enthusiasm, creativity and experience into a position, where I continue to provide the strategic and tactical leadership critical to retaining valued customers of an organisation. I am certain that my presence in your team will prove to be beneficial to your organisation.
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E-Mail 3
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ATTENTION: SAURABH ADITYA,
GREETINGS FROM MARKS AND SPENCER PLC LONDON
We refer to your earlier forwarded CV/RESUME for job engagement with relations to the vacancy in MARKS AND SPENCER PLC . Please find attached here with relevant document containing the Soft Copy of your Contract Package for your perusal and approval.
YOUR JOB OFFER SUMMARY BELOW.
DESIGNATION: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
JOB LOCATION: London.
START DATE: 30th April 2009
JOB REF: 098/12K/7MS2 UK
JOB CODE: ST4/8749/0098
SALARY: £ 7,200 (Seven Thousand Two Hundred Great Britain Pounds Sterling only) Monthly Salary/ to take-home.
You shall be expected to resume on site on the 15th April 2009. Herein, you have been forwarded employers' prototype of contract terms and conditions via e-mail (Attached) for your perusal and digest, on your satisfaction and agreement with terms and response; you shall be expected to start your job processes and will be sent hard copy of contract document through the DHL courier services for endorsement via your Local Representative. Agreements will also be signed during the job processes.
THIS AGREEMENT is made today between MARKS AND SPENCER COMPANY PLC UK of the 1st party and you as a 2nd party.
VISA PROCESSING FORMALITIES CONTACT DETAILS
. The Hard Copies of your Contract Letter and other Supporting Documents has been sent to (Dr Peters Caroline) for their review and verification. Kindly note the following Points:
1. PROCESSING OF U.K WORK PERMIT VISA
Job applicants MUST contact (Dr.Peters Caroline) who is the company's legal adviser on Immigration Matters to request the requirements and cost details for processing the U.K Work Permit Visa and other supporting documents that will be needed for entry into London. All Contacts SHOULD be made immediately as late application will be detrimental and MARKS ANS SPENCER PLC will not hesitates to revoke these opportunities as there are lots of Job applicants interested in this opportunity.
BELOW ARE THE CONTACT DETAILS OF THE COMPANY'S LEGAL ADVISER.
UK Immigration Service/ Global Travelers Services,
St. Francis Center
Pottery Lane
LONDON
W114NQ
Phone: +447024069665, +447024043960
Fax: +44 8710385
Email : ukimmigration_globaltravelles@yahoo.co.uk
Contact Person: Dr. Peters Caroline
Designation: HEAD OF VISA/PERMITS OPERATIONS.
NOTE: your Two months upfront salary will be send to you once your travel papers are ready, your travel papers will be a prove to the account department that you where selected to work with MARKS AND SPENCER PLC United Kingdom.
Mr. MARK HARK
Director/Chief recruiter.
JOB RECRUITMENT/CAREER DEPARTMENT
# 37 Wharf Road, London
Phone: +(44)7045788097
+(44)70244053854
E-mail: markrecruitmentagent@gmail.com
HR EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF MARKS AND SPENCER PLC LONDON.
37 North Wharf Road London
www.marksandspencer.com
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E-Mail 4
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RE: U.K VISA PROCESSING, PROCESSING OF WORK/RESIDENT PERMIT CERTIFICATES
Greetings from United Kingdom Immigration (Global/Fidelity Travelers) We wish to confirm receipt of your Files from your Employer and to notify you that we have queued your file for processing.
Reference to the call which was received from your employer (MARKS AND SPENCER)few hours ago.
VISA APPLICATION CODE NUMBER IS: 7TY99YG
Thank you for Contacting us and requesting our professional services in Procuring and Processing your Resident/ Work Permit Documents and Work Visa for eligibility to work and reside freely in the U.K
Attached here-with this E-mail is the Official U.K Work Permit Visa Application Form. You are to print Form, Fill in BOLD Letters, Scan and return immediately to us as attached Files to enable us commence the processing without delays.
On receipt of this e-mail, Please see the Check-list of Requirements to submit to us for immediate action:
1. Immediate Mobile telephone number (For DHL Delivery of your Visa Materials)
2. Full Mailing address (For DHL Delivery of your Visa Materials)
3. Completed U.K Work Permit Visa Application Form (Attached in this e-mail)
4. Payment for the Visa Processing Charges.
5. Date of Birth and Country of Nationality.
6. Valid international passport/Received.
PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR THE VISA PROCESSING CHARGES.
The total amount required for the processing of these Documents and Visa is £650.00 Approximately 52,200 IND RUPEES
You are to fill the United kingdom visa for that was attach, send it back to us so that we can start processing your traveling documents only then we can give you payment details on how to make the procurement fee.
On recipient of these information you are to find the attach UK APPLICATION VISA FORM fill it the send it back to us
Once Transfer is made, it is important that you send us a Copy of the Payment advice/Slip to enable us verify and confirm your payment.
As soon as the Requirements are received, We shall Commence the Registration/ Processing of your relevant travel documents, Please note that it takes approximately 2 to 3 Working days for your U.K Resident/ Work Permit Documents to be fully procured & processed as there is little or no time for you to get down and join duty officially with your employer .
Once these Documents are ready, we will mail you the Visa materials through the DHL Courier Services and you will be prompted to choose your Travel date for the procurement of your Air-ticket.
Yours in serviceDR PETERS CAROLINE
Head of visa operation
+447024043960
+447024069665
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Thanks, Saurabh Aditya, 3rd April 2009
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