Job and Recruiting Emails: Bonas International Language
School, Valencia,Spain
Have you received an recruiting email like the ones below, claiming to be from
Bonas International Language School or other "schools"?
We have yet to hear from A SINGLE PERSON who has received a job through
them. If you have received a job through Bonas International Language School, Valencia,Spain or the
others above, or have anything positive to say about them -
PLEASE WRITE US! So far, all we have
seen is very suspicious, at best. Read one victim's experience below.
CFR RECOMMENDS THAT YOU DO NOT GIVE
THEM ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION UNTIL WE CAN CONFIRM MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THEM!
Do you have a resume posted online? We'd like to hear from you about your
experiences recruiting emails that turned out to be scams or misleading -
click here to write us.. We suspect
these are possibly a new wave of identity theft attacks.
Note: There ARE legitimate recruiting and employment firms on the
internet, and some with very similar names to those above. We recommend
you check any company out before you give any personal information to them.
If they do not have a posted address and phone number, or don't answer the
phone, don't give them any personal information! The legal recruiters will be
happy to give you contact information, return calls and act in the open!
What to do, if you DID fill out their form:
Report it to the following government agencies:
Below is an email from a victim, followed by emails from the so-called
"school":
I have fallen victim to fraud. I was seeking
employment as an ESL teacher in Valencia, Spain, and got 'hired' by Bonas
International Language School.
I should have known something was fishy since they
don't have a website nor a school email address (it's yahoo).
Once I was hired they asked for a 'refundable' 250
euro deposit to ensure my seriousness on the position as 'many teachers back
out once they are hired.'
So, I sent it through western union.
They then sent an email stating they needed 950 euro
additional to finish the process,which I refused of course.
They kept insisting they were valid, etc. When I
made it clear I was refusing the offer, they said they would send back my
250 euro to 'protect their good name,' which they have not done.
I know from what i have read that sadly I will
probably not get my money back, but if i know I can save others from falling
victim to their prey,that will make me feel much better.
Here is a copy of my 'acceptance' letter with the
first money request, followed by the next one asking for the 950 euro. I
have kept ALL coorespondance with them if you need it.
Thanks,
First email from the scammers:
RE: teaching position‏
From: Bonas Intl sch Bonas intl sch (
bonasintlschdirector@yahoo.es
)
Sent: Sun 2/17/08 8:18 AM
Dear Susan,
After the interview ,we have finally approved your
request to work with us,congratulations!!!!You are already one of us.Out of
eighty two people that responded to this position,you are among the 6 lucky
people that are chosen.
Meanwhile,you have been advised to send a refundable
commitment fee of 250 Euro to enable us commence necessary arrangement for
your arrival.This is indeed a commitment fee,though we may be spending much
money for your arrival,the commitment fee will enable us to know the level
of seriousness in you.We wouldnt like to commence the processing without
getting this deposit from you.It will give us more courage to spend,our
time,energy and money on your behalf.
This decision was taken due to the behaviour of some
applicants who were employed to work in Spain,much money was spent to
process their invitation letters,work permit, residence permit,travelling
documents etc,but they never turned up,rather told their Employers that they
have gotten a better paid job somewhere.
This payment has to be made immediately to DAVID
ADAM (he is incharge of the school's finance) Bonas International Language
School,Valencia,Spain, through WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER.
As soon as the payment is made,do not forget to
equip us with the details of the sent fund,eg.Money transfer control
number,complete name and address of the sender should be sent to this email
address.
Remember,we shall send you an air ticket,invitation
letter ,contract letter and other necessary documents through DHL courier
services to your door after the processing.Please note that the processing
authorities made it compulsory that we must purchase your air ticket from
here.
Remember that this refundable committment fee CAN
NOT BE DEDUCTED from your first salary,the money is yours,we only need it as
a guarantee .It must be given back to you upon arrival.
Oncemore,you are advised to send the data of your
passport,(passport number)and the name of the particular airport( your take
off point),to enable us purchase your air ticket without error.
As soon as our financial director informs us that
your payment has been confirmed,we shall commence every arrangement to
ensure that you start work at the appropriate time.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Warm regards,
Dr. Jeff Othans
Second email from the scammers
Hi Susan,
We have obtained the visa/workpermit form from the
spanish immigration,kindly fill the form,attach your most recent passport
photo at the space provided, and return it immediately to this email
address, It has to be forwarded to the immigration tomorrow morning.
Please be informed that the processing is in
progress,however,there are certain new procedures that have been recently
introduced which has made the processing more costly and complicating as
well,nevertheless,we must make sure that everything is done on time.
We are therefore asking you to assist us once more
with additional 950 Euro to enable us complete the necessary payments,and
send the processed documents to you through DHL courier service next week.
We never intended to request further funds from you
,it is only these new changes and other monetary increases in the procedure
that has compelled us to do so.
We are gradually spending more than we have
budgeted for your arrival.
It is not as if we dont have the funds,we have, but
each activity has its own budjet at a given time, most of our funds are in
the fixed deposit account,of which some will be due for collection in the
next couple of months.
The reimbursment of your funds will be seven days
after your arrival.
We are really sorry for the inconveniences,thanks
for your patients and understanding.
Your travel itineray and the picture of the staff
who will welcome you at the airport on your arrival day will be included in
the package to be sent.
Kindly choose from these dates,(8th March,9th
March,10th March,)your prefered departure date,we will quickly book your
ticket against your chosen date.
NB:You are kindly expected to send this money
immediately in order to facilitate the processing.
Hope to hear from you immediately
Dr. Jeff.
Other Jobs Scams
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