Scam to lure jobseekers into cheque/Western Union fraud!!!

HonestJoe_3

Scam to lure jobseekers into cheque/Western Union fraud!!!

I have just in the last few days been scammed by a company called UNION LTD with a fancy website with the domain unionltd-uk.com. This is the latest scam now making the rounds. The steps is simple, once you are signed up on Jobsite or other jobs/vacancies site you are sent an email that you have been selected for the next round of interviews and short listing. You are directed to the website where you are required to input your details. Everything looks so legitimate and you get an email from a Christopher Dryer welcoming you to the company reputed to be dealing in Art works. This is backed up by a phone call from a Grace Hightower who calls to reassure you that all is legitimate and you should be ready for your assignments. You are told to log into your company Task Manager between 9.00am to 11.00am regularly to access your tasks. Finally a certain amount is deposited in your account and you are told to remit it via western union/money gram. The scam is you won’t even get the chance to access any money as this is lodged into your account and almost immediately transferred out. Then you get your account overdrawn to the amount, your bank account suspended and your card seized. You have just been used as a mule for money laundering. Then the problem begins with your bank and a large debt claim. Please be WARNED!!!
See emails:
Hello ****************

Going through your CV, found at jobsite.co.uk, we suppose that you are a good fit for an Financial Forwarding Coordinator position in our corporation.

Our Team is like a family, we are a reputable art promoting enterprise established and headquartered in the United Kingdom. UNION LTD deals with communication process for art experts and artists and owners.

The position we are offering is a part-time job, with a flexible schedule. You can spend a few hours from the convenience of your home and earn, earn, earn!

NOTE: 24/7 Internet and e-mail access.

UNION LTD. covers all expenses--there is no need to invest your own money. This is not a Sales Position.

Once the employment contract is signed, you'll be employed for an initial probationary period of 30 days. During this time, you'll receive all the necessary instructions and training from your supervisor. One week before the training period ends, your supervisor will be making his or her decision, regarding whether your performance has been satisfactory enough to offer full time employment.

Pay is 1500 GBP plus commission. Total income, considering the current volume of clients, will be up to 3000 GBP per month. After you successfully pass the training period, your base salary will be increased up to 1800 GBP per month.

If you are interested in this employment opportunity and would like to learn more about the Independent agent position, please e-mail your contact information, and a phone number we can reach you at, in reply to this message.
Our HR Managers will help you to apply.

Thanks,

Christoher Fryer

CONGRATULATIONS
UNION LTD congratulates you with successful registration in our online system.
Your Task Manager account is activated and we will start working in 1-3 business days.

You may now contact your personal supervisor:

Grace Hightower (hightower@uk-union-ltd.net)

I wish you all the best and have a nice day.

Sincerely,
Christopher Fryer
UNION LTD


Hello ***************,

We appreciate your decision to join our company. Financial Forwarding Coordinator is on-line, home based position. There is no formal Interview process for this position and most of communication is done on-line.

You will be hired on a trial basis (1 month). During this period you will be trained and receive online support while working and being paid. Please note that personal supervisor can recommend termination during/after the trial period, depending on agent’s activity. New employee should be responsible and strictly follow supervisor’s recommendations to pass the Probationary Period successfully and be employed on regular basis.

Now applications are processed online. It helps us to both save time and avoid all mail related delays.

Procedure of a new employee registration with UNION LTD undergoes three mandatory stages:

Please follow the link to complete the registration: unionltd-uk.com/registration/1

For prompt and correct use of all of the online functions, please refer to the online account manual at: unionltd-uk.com/member/manual/

NOTE: As you will be receiving bank transfers for our international clients, please provide your bank essentials. To avoid unnecessary problems, please be very careful while completing this form.

During the registration, please familiarize yourself with all the clauses of the Contract, if you agree, click on sign the contract.

The contract comes into effect since the moment of your Task Manager account activation. We would like to mention that electronic form of the Contract has the same validity as the contract signed personally by both parties.

For identity verification and to prevent fraudulent registration, please upload a scanned copy of a valid ID or a Utility Bill into your Task Manager account (use login and password you have chosen). If you hesitate to send us copies of your documents, any utility bill will do, provided that your domicile is mentioned.

We guarantee complete privacy of your personal data and would like to emphasize that our company strictly carries out its commitments as regards to private information and confidentiality of private and business information protection. We make use of reliable means of physical, electronic and administrative security with the view of protection of private information entrusted to us.

You will find detailed information on this matter in our Policy on Private Information Security following the link: unionltd-uk.com/privacy

If you're unable to upload the documents into Task Manager account please use fax. Here is the number: +44 0208 099 7381

Make sure that you have uploaded or faxed us some proof of your current address, preferably your DL or any resent Utility Bill. This paperwork required for criminal background checks.

Once I receive all of the required information from you, it will take me about 1-4 business days to activate your account and assign you a personal supervisor.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at job@unionltd-uk.com


Best wishes,


Christopher Fryer
Hiring Coordinator,
Human Resources

UNION LTD

job@unionltd-uk.com
Phone: +44 121 288 4665
Fax: +44 0208 099 7381
Dear *******************

We are glad to inform you that we have received all the necessary documents, verified them and from this moment you are an official employee of UNION LTD occupying Payment Processing Agent position!

Your contract has become effective and you are obliged to approach the functions that will be assigned to you with utmost responsibility.

NOTE: every transaction must be completed on time. According to our contract UNION LTD incurs liability in case of loss, damage, embezzlement or delay (see EXHIBIT A, COMPENSATION).

Every agent has a personal account to access UNION LTD online management system which allows to overview all current tasks, see the status of current payments and so on. For correct and effective use of all online functions we strongly recommend you to read Task Manager manual. It can be found here: uk-union-ltd.net/member/manual/

Please use following information to access your personal account:

URL: uk-union-ltd.net/member/
LOGIN: ***********
PASSWORD: ***********

** We strongly insist that you check your e-mail and log in into your Task Manager every day and contact your supervisor without delays. Sometimes our e-mails are mistakenly marked as spam that's why you should switch off spam filters in your e-mail account to make sure that you will receive all correspondence from us.

As a new employee, it is possible that you still have not understood all specifics of a Payment Processing Agents position, therefore we wish to describe the main ideas necessary for successful cooperation and career growth within UNION LTD:

-Answer all requests (phone & email) of your Personnel Supervisor immediately. -You must check your email and Task Manager account at 09:00 every day.

-First task notice usually comes 5 to 7 days after TM account activation and completion of Additional Verification. Therefore you have to check your e-mail every morning and log in to your personal account at least once a day.

Position of a Payment Processing Agent is not a technically complicated one but is highly paid because of the high level of responsibility. Therefore you are required to perform all your duties in the MOST reliable and diligent manner. UNION LTD in it's own turn promises to create all required work conditions in order to assist your work.

Grace Hightower (email:hightower@uk-union-ltd.net) is appointed as your Personnel Supervisor. This person is a very sympathetic, hard-working and skilled employee of UNION LTD. Grace Hightower will contact you with further instructions today.

We wish you successful career growth!

Interesting Links
Payment Processing Agent detailed job description: uk-union-ltd.net/e/index.php?page=r_98
FAQ (we strongly recommend to read): uk-union-ltd.net/e/index.php?page=r_19
WU/MG/Bank Training: uk-union-ltd.net/member/admin/job_instructions.php

Sincerely,

Support Team
UNION LTD
support@uk-union-ltd.net

peter_the_piper

Sorry you were taken in and hope you did not lose too much. If you had been able to ask on here first before "joining" you would have been warned off.

maninthestreet

OP - how much did you lose? Presumably, you withdrew this money deposited into your account and send it via Western Union to one of the fraudsters?

garethgas

Unfortunately, its got scam written all over it. The writing style, the language, everything.
You did well to post that letter here for others to see how they introduce themselves.
I hope your losses weren't that great and if you're ever in doubt in the future, ask on here first or feel free to PM me for an even better solution :beer:

salama

Does anyone know something about RHS Capital Resources LTD please?
I received the following email and proceeded to sign up with them. I am due to start training on Monday for 2 weeks...but having read this site, I am getting worried. Has anyone come across them before?

Dear
RHS Capital Resources LTD provide administration of financial assets and funds,
consulting in identifying and managing financial risks and financial decision making.

For our new offices we are currently looking for responsible candidates to fill two positions in:


(W251) Online Typing or Data Entry Specialist*
(W642) Account manager*

Job title: Clerk (Full Time/Part Time)

We guarantee base annual salary:
FULL-TIME not less than 22720+ (Weekly Pay)
PART-TIME not less than 18470+ (Weekly Pay)

We offer a free online training for our future employees in UK.
After passing the training successfully candidates will be invited
for an interview with our Human Resource Manager and after
the interview they could start to work in the appropriate position.

Benefits:
- you can start Immediately;
- absolutely flexible and free software;
- wages paid on an hourly, daily or piece work basis.

Applicants Must:
1) be 18 years plus;
2) be able to communicate clearly and concisely, in English, orally and written;
3) be available to start work ASAP;
4) applicants must be legally able to work in UK.

Email us back and We will send you an Email with information on how to continue.

Human Resource Department
Pamela Trentham
RHS Capital Resources LTD

Azari

salama wrote: »

Does anyone know something about RHS Capital Resources LTD please?
I received the following email and proceeded to sign up with them. I am due to start training on Monday for 2 weeks...but having read this site, I am getting worried. Has anyone come across them before?

Dear
RHS Capital Resources LTD provide administration of financial assets and funds,
consulting in identifying and managing financial risks and financial decision making.

For our new offices we are currently looking for responsible candidates to fill two positions in:


(W251) Online Typing or Data Entry Specialist*
(W642) Account manager*

Job title: Clerk (Full Time/Part Time)

We guarantee base annual salary:
FULL-TIME not less than 22720+ (Weekly Pay)
PART-TIME not less than 18470+ (Weekly Pay)

We offer a free online training for our future employees in UK.
After passing the training successfully candidates will be invited
for an interview with our Human Resource Manager and after
the interview they could start to work in the appropriate position.

Benefits:
- you can start Immediately;
- absolutely flexible and free software;
- wages paid on an hourly, daily or piece work basis.

Applicants Must:
1) be 18 years plus;
2) be able to communicate clearly and concisely, in English, orally and written;
3) be available to start work ASAP;
4) applicants must be legally able to work in UK.

Email us back and We will send you an Email with information on how to continue.

Human Resource Department
Pamela Trentham
RHS Capital Resources LTD

Clearly some kind of scam because no one offers training before an interview.

Also they talk about 'new offices' but do not specify where they are located. Normally something applicants like to know.

maninthestreet

salama wrote: »

Does anyone know something about RHS Capital Resources LTD please?
I received the following email and proceeded to sign up with them. I am due to start training on Monday for 2 weeks...but having read this site, I am getting worried. Has anyone come across them before?

Dear
RHS Capital Resources LTD provide administration of financial assets and funds,
consulting in identifying and managing financial risks and financial decision making.

For our new offices we are currently looking for responsible candidates to fill two positions in:


(W251) Online Typing or Data Entry Specialist*
(W642) Account manager*

Job title: Clerk (Full Time/Part Time)

We guarantee base annual salary:
FULL-TIME not less than 22720+ (Weekly Pay)
PART-TIME not less than 18470+ (Weekly Pay)

We offer a free online training for our future employees in UK.
After passing the training successfully candidates will be invited
for an interview with our Human Resource Manager and after
the interview they could start to work in the appropriate position.

Benefits:
- you can start Immediately;
- absolutely flexible and free software;
- wages paid on an hourly, daily or piece work basis.

Applicants Must:
1) be 18 years plus;
2) be able to communicate clearly and concisely, in English, orally and written;
3) be available to start work ASAP;
4) applicants must be legally able to work in UK.

Email us back and We will send you an Email with information on how to continue.

Human Resource Department
Pamela Trentham
RHS Capital Resources LTD

Ask them for their company registration number.

whitelabel

maninthestreet wrote: »

Ask them for their company registration number.

Ive just done a quick check with companies house.

no company with that name exists

regardless, it has scam all over it.

kizkiz

Did you find this job via gumtree?
Seems to be the usual place they advertise

monsun

Hello.

I've received an email from them, and it seems now they are 'art promoting' company... he he
I found weird this ' ' next to over 18 years old.
Profesionals do not use winks.
And this 'gentelmen' made a mistake in his OWN name. shame on them :rotfl:

email:

Hi **************

Small but unique, a reputable art promoting enterprise established and headquartered in the United Kingdom. UNION LTD provides services of unification and communication among masters of art area and individuals interested in art works.

We are now searching for independent agents to represent our company in different regions. A few hours a day, that's all what needed to fulfil the requirements of this position.

Providing the most quick, simple, highly efficient and safe ways for art lovers and alike fulfilling their dreams and helping art seller and art buyer to locate each other nationally and internationally is our Company’s main strategic aim.
The target of our company is to ensure both the most reliable security level and simplicity of use available.

We are happy to offer you the Financial Forwarding Coordinator position.
Here are some of the job requirements you need:
- you have to be older than 18 years old;)
- internet access, to promptly reply to emails;
- availability by phone 1-2 hours a day

We welcome a competent and reliable approach to work, responsibility and initiative in search of the most efficient ways of job implementation.

In the beginning, you would be hired on a probationary basis, for 30 days. We also call it “training time,” because at this time you will be guided step by step by your supervisor. If your performance is satisfactory, you will have a choice: either you can be employed part-time, or you can work full time and earn more.

Your month salary during probationary period would be 1500 GBP, plus 8% commission from each transaction fascilitated. Total income, given the current volume of clients, could easily amount to 3000 GBP per month. After the training period, your base salary will increase to 1800 GBP per month, plus the 8% commission.

My goal is to spark your interest. In light of the present economy, we feel that our position is unique and desirable, as it offers training, support, and a pay-scale comparable to an entry-level position that would normally require 40 hours per week. I hope you will explore, compare, and then contact me with your questions.

If you would like to learn more, please email us any contact information which may have changed since submitting your CV to: unionltd.hr.dept@gmail.com
Our HR Managers will help you to apply.

Sincerely,

Christoher Fryer

Apples2

People really do fall for this??

I was convinced they were wasting their time. Western Union nonsence for goodness sake!!!