Bryan Woods - [email protected]

[AlanJones]

From: Prulab Pharma Ltd. - [email protected]

Prulab Pharma Ltd.
Victoria Square, Victoria Street,
St. Albans, Hertfordshire,
AL1 3TF, England

Our Ref: PLP-UK17-RC-330

Dear XXX,

In line with our company's policies to meet specific schedule, we have rounded up the recruitment exercise (Ref: PLP-UK17-RC-330). We aim to strengthen our team by filling certain vacant positions with this recruitment exercise that has been ongoing for weeks now. A very direct but intelligent recruitment method was adopted by our HR team. This method allowed qualifications, references, confidence, cleverness, willingness to learn and other key factors speak for you along with your answers to our application questions. Our comprehensive policy of equal opportunities in employment, in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and are given equal opportunities was also used. With this policy the right candidates were selected solely on merits. Factors such as age, nationality, gender, location, race etc. were not put into consideration during screening and selection process.

The exercise started by reviewing the applications from applicants for a particular position. Screening was then carried out to select the qualified applicants for each particular position. Thereafter, the most credible applicant, after comparing various resumes, qualifications, experiences and answers to our application form were shortlisted. The HR team carried out certain background checks on shortlisted candidates before reaching a final decision on successful candidates.

We are delighted to hereby inform you that you have been selected as one of the successful candidates for our job recruitment exercise- Congratulations. The recruitment team reached a conclusion that you are the best candidate to fill the vacant position you applied for (Ref: PLP-UK17-RC-330). Since a face to face interview was not deemed necessary for this recruitment exercise, your probationary period will be thoroughly scrutinized and proper training will be done to make sure you are up for the task at hand. Cost of any training for you will be taken care of by management.

Attached to this email is an employment contract/agreement approved by management and co-signed by our senior legal adviser. You are required to review this employment contract carefully and if you find the terms and conditions stated therein favourable, kindly print out the employment contract, write down your name and signature in the space provided at the last page of the employment contract after which you are required to scan and send back to us via e-mail attachment or fax. As soon as we receive the signed copy of your employment agreement, all necessary recruitment proceedings will commence.

These proceedings include registration of accommodation, bank documentation processing, travel plans, acquiring your travel/immigration documents (which includes flight ticket) and other supportive and relevant documents before finally delivering all documents (flight ticket and hard copy of employment contract inclusive) to your home address as we anticipate your arrival to the United Kingdom for resumption on the expected date in the contract. Should you require any clarification or advice, feel free to give me a call as I am here to ensure that you get every information/guidance you need to conclude this process.

On behalf of the entire Prulab Pharma Ltd. team, do accept my hearty congratulations, as we look forward to having you on board.

Yours Sincerely,

Bryan Woods.

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Bryan Woods
Human Resources Manager
Prulab Pharma Ltd.
Tel: +44 203 322 6253
Fax: +44 871 698 0653
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.prulabpharma.com

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From the WhoIs for prulabpharma.com:

Creation Date: 2018-11-21T06:41:47Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2019-11-21T06:41:47Z

[AlanJones]

From: Prulab Pharma Ltd. - [email protected]

Prulab Pharma Ltd.
Victoria Square, Victoria Street,
St. Albans, Hertfordshire,
AL1 3TF, England

Our Ref: PLP-UK17-RC-330

Dear Employee (XXX),

This is to officially confirm receipt of your signed Employment Agreement. Management is pleased to have you as part of this great establishment and congratulate you on the success of your job application. We do hope that you will put in your best to ensure the steady growth of this company.

This recruitment exercise is in phases which include allocation and registration of accommodation at the housing quarters, making arrangements for banking and other financial statements, acquiring certifications and documents needed from the necessary authorities, travel plans/securing of flight ticket (we have made contact with the British Embassy in your country to initiate your Visa procurement) and lastly sending all documents to you as we anticipate your arrival. We hope to complete all recruitment proceedings before your arrival therefore your swift response to our emails and total commitment/cooperation is required.

Before we commence with the proceedings stated above, we have to secure your right to work in the UK legally. As a Non EU Citizen and Non-Resident in the United Kingdom, it is pertinent that you have all required legal immigration documents approved before your arrival. In line with Immigration, Asylum, and Nationality Act 2006, it is required that all employee who are Non EU Citizen and Non-Resident in the United Kingdom obtain all necessary immigration particulars to enable them live and work legally here in the United Kingdom.

In order to achieve this important step(s), you are expected to contact your assigned Immigration Consultant (Mr. Elton Porter). He will be a mediator between you and the UK Visas and Immigration and provide you with all details, documents and regular updates from the UKVI. Mr. Porter has been helpful in the past for some of our foreign employees and is well experienced and effective when handling cases like this.

Kindly note that management will take responsibility for the cost of procuring your Visa and Flight Ticket, your Resident Permit/Work permit and other immigration documents as well... To this end, we require your total commitment as we spent funds on processing permits for countless applicants in the past only for some of them to fail to show up for their appointments, thereby causing the company huge losses.

You are hereby directed to contact Mr. Porter immediately with contact details below:

Mr. Elton Porter
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +44 113-859-0588

When contacting Mr. Porter, it is very important that you provide him with a scanned copy of your signed contract. Mr. Porter will give you with every necessary detail and documents for all certification and permits to be approved. We shall be monitoring proceedings from our end and always ensure that you revert back to us should you require any form of clarification or advise.

Yours sincerely,

Bryan Woods.

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Bryan Woods
Human Resources Manager
Prulab Pharma Ltd.
Tel: +44 203 322 6253
Fax: +44 871 698 0653
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.prulabpharma.com

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From the WhoIs for hgs-ukvi.com:

Creation Date: 2018-03-29T10:33:05Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2019-03-29T10:33:05Z

Registrant Name: Mark Thomson
Registrant Organization:
Registrant Street: 2 Marsham Street 0
Registrant City: London
Registrant State/Province: London
Registrant Postal Code: SW1P 4DF
Registrant Country: GB
Registrant Phone: +44.442030954362
Registrant Phone Ext:
Registrant Fax:
Registrant Fax Ext:
Registrant Email: [email protected]

[AlanJones]

From: Elton Porter - [email protected]

Attention: XXX,

I have been duly briefed by the management of Prulab Pharma Ltd. (your employer) about your application for necessary documents required by British law to enable you live and work in the United Kingdom, in accordance with the amendment of the Immigration, Asylum, and Nationality Act 2006, effective from 29 February 2008; (which clearly stated that all Non-Citizens and Non-Residents seeking to work in the United Kingdom are required to provide proof of the right to work in the United Kingdom).

This is the breakdown of all information and details needed for the processing of all your required documents to commence. For your Tier 2 Visa to be issued, the following documents/certificates must be issued in your favour;

1: Work Permit/Residence Permit
2: Foreign Affairs Certification
3: National Insurance Number (NINO) and
4: Workers Registration Scheme (WRS).
5: Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)
6: Tenancy Certificate
7: Letter of endorsement from the Philippine Overseas Labor Office, London.

These documents, along with other documents provided by your employer (Prulab Pharma Ltd) will be sent to you in your country as soon as they are issued. Upon receipt of the approved permits, certifications and other documents (Flight itinerary inclusive), we will book an appointment for you at the British embassy in Manila. In that meeting, the official at the embassy will request for the aforementioned documents and as soon as you tender them, your Tier 2 Visa will be approved and issued with immediate effect.

To commence the processing of the aforementioned documents, you will be required to fill the forms attached to this email correctly and provide us with a scanned copy your valid passport. Please note that the cost associated with the processing of the aforementioned documents including your Prepaid Flight Tickets has been undertaken by your employer. Charges for Workers registration Scheme certification (WRS), National Insurance (NI) and Expatriates Quota Approval will also be handled by your employer.

You will be required to scan the following and send to me immediately,
1. Scanned Completed Application Document/Form(s) and visa forms which is attached herewith
2. International passport, (Scan and send as attachment)
3. An address reachable by courier service for documents delivery.

Other immigration formalities will be provided by your employer and delivered alongside your relevant documents/supporting documents, after endorsement.

Note that processing of requisite documents takes 15-20 working days. Upon completion, we shall make contact with the British Embassy in Manila as regard to update of schedule of your appointment for formal verification and issuance of your Tier 2 Visa.

Once I receive attachments of completed forms and all other necessary documents, I shall contact the relevant authorities with copies for processing to commence. Upon completion of the processing of your immigration papers, the following documents; (Hard Copy of Agreement Letter, Appointment Letter, Work Permit/Residence Permit, Foreign Affairs Certificate, Prepaid Flight itinerary and every other relevant document) will be packaged and sent to you via Courier Service to the address you are to provide us, to enable you travel down to your duty location to resume duties in record time.

Your employer wants all of this to be done before your resumption date and I am glad to let you know that with my guidance, every necessary document will be gotten before that time thus; your prompt response and compliance is needed.

Thank you as I look forward to serving you diligently.

Sincerely,

Elton Porter
Immigration Consultant
UK Visas and Immigration
+44 1138590588

[AlanJones]

From: Prulab Pharma Ltd. - [email protected]

Prulab Pharma Ltd.
Victoria Square, Victoria Street,
St. Albans, Hertfordshire,
AL1 3TF, England

Our Ref: PLP-UK17-RC-330

Dear Employee (XXX),

We have been informed by the immigration consultant (Mr. Elton Porter) that processing of your immigration documents has commenced as you have met all necessary requirements- Congratulations.

Management is indeed very pleased about this. We shall now commence all other recruitment proceedings and aim to complete them before the approval of your immigration documents hence your maximum cooperation is required. We will start with the allocation and registration of your accommodation at the housing quarters. Stated below is a list of accommodation available at the housing quarters:

ACCOMMODATION TYPE AND SIZES:

ONE (1) BEDROOM - £370 Per Calendar Month
1 Bedroom, Modern Fitted Kitchen, Tiled Bathroom, Electric Shower

TWO (2) BEDROOM FLAT - £450 Per Calendar Month
2 Bedroom, Modern Fitted Kitchen, Dining Room, Tiled Bathroom, Electric Shower

TWO (2) BEDROOM FLAT - £580 Per Calendar Month
2 Bedroom (1 Double Bedroom 1 Single Room), Modern Fitted Kitchen, Dining Room, Tiled Bathroom, Electric Shower, Garage, Garden

THREE (3) BEDROOM FLAT - £650 Per Calendar Month
3 Bedroom, Modern Fitted Kitchen, Dining Room, Tiled Bathroom, Electric Shower, Garage

THREE (3) BEDROOM FLAT - £850 Per Calendar Month
3 Bedroom (2 Double Bedroom 1 Single Room), Modern Fitted Kitchen, Dining Room, Tiled Bathroom, Electric Shower, Garage, Garden

FOUR (4) BEDROOM FLAT - £980 Per Calendar Month
4 Bedroom (3 Double Bedroom 1 Single Room), Modern Fitted Kitchen, Dining Room, Tiled Bathroom, Electric Shower, Garage, Garden

You are hereby required to choose from the above list, the accommodation which is most preferred by you. The cost of each of the available accommodation at the housing quarters are clearly stated above and the sizes also indicated.

However for your first year of stay, management will take care of the cost of your rent. After the first year and you decide to continue residing in the housing quarters then the cost of rent will be taken care of by you. We will like you to indicate your preferred option from the above list to enable us commence with the immediate processing and allocation exercise of your accommodation.

We anticipate your prompt response.

Yours Sincerely,

Bryan Woods.

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Bryan Woods
Human Resources Manager
Prulab Pharma Ltd.
Tel: +44 203 322 6253
Fax: +44 871 698 0653
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.prulabpharma.com

Disclaimer

The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.

[AlanJones]

From: Prulab Pharma Ltd. - [email protected]

Prulab Pharma Ltd.
Victoria Square, Victoria Street,
St. Albans, Hertfordshire,
AL1 3TF, England

Our Ref: PLP-UK17-RC-330

Dear Employee (XXX),

This correspondence is a follow up to the receipt/confirmation of your signed rental agreement by the management of the housing scheme.

We want to inform you that the Housing Scheme has started with the processing and allocation exercise of your accommodation. You will be allocated your preferred choice of THREE (3) BEDROOM FLAT; here at the Housing Quarters. Please note that the Security deposit must be made ASAP via the means we shall provide to you in this email.

Management wants your accommodation allocation and registration to be completed ASAP. This is because the tenancy certificate that will be issued at the end of the accommodation allocation and registration process will be used for the processing of vital documents such as (WRS, NINO and other supporting documents). Therefore we seek your immediate response and compliance.

ALLOCATED ACCOMMODATION:

THREE (3) BEDROOM FLAT - £650 Per Calendar Month
3 Bedroom, Modern Fitted Kitchen, Dining Room, Tiled Bathroom, Electric Shower, Garage

As clearly stated in the Home Rental Agreement, "in accordance with the Housing Scheme' terms and conditions; you are required to make an upfront payment of £660 only as Security deposit with an additional £55 for the registration and processing fees of your accommodation. This means that you are required to make a total payment of the sum of £715 (Seven hundred and fifteen Pounds) only or its equivalent in USD.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTION FOR SECURITY DEPOSIT AND ACCOMMODATION PROCESSING FEE:

Due to the unpredictable nature of banking operations in your region as well as the complexities emanating from the impending Brexit, the management of the housing scheme has unanimously reached an agreement that payment for the aforementioned fee should be made immediately via Money Gram or BITCOIN. These payment methods were adopted to ameliorate and speed up the process of payment as Money Gram payments can be received within 24/48 hours after deposit while Bitcoin payments are received within a few minutes of deposit. You should thus, choose the payment option that is most convenient for you.

Money Gram:
For Money Gram payment, all you have to do is walk into any Money Gram outlet around you, pick up a Money Gram wire transfer form and fill appropriately. Payment should be made immediately in favour of the Housing Scheme Accountant, Leo Clarke with the information below (Accountant name and Address of the housing scheme):

Accountant/Receiver's Name: Leo Clarke
Payout/Receiver's Address: 231 Victoria Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3TF, England.
Tel: +44 203 322 6253

BITCOIN:
For Bitcoin payment; there are so many accredited Bitcoin merchants (sellers) all over the world as well as in your country. You can check on the internet for a list of Bitcoin Merchants close to you. You buy the Bitcoin and pay in cash or you can make payment through your Visa/Mastercard online. Do proceed to any one of the accredited Bitcoin sellers close to you and inform the seller that you wish to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) amounting to £715 (Seven hundred and fifteen Pounds). You are to provide the seller with the Bitcoin address below for the deposit. Thus Bitcoin should be purchased by you and deposited into the Bitcoin address as highlighted below:

Bitcoin Address: 32wsy26iyCpz9AWoXnSfoEcHkkQwRHnS6o

(This deposit address only accepts BTC. Do not send other coins to it.)

After payment has been made (either via Money Gram or Bitcoin), you are required to immediately email us a scanned copy of the payment receipt (proof of payment) for immediate remittance to the Housing Scheme for confirmation. Once your payment is confirmed, the Housing Scheme shall immediately issue a Certificate of Occupancy in your favour and endorse the Tenancy Agreement. When replying, do confirm the most convenient date for your travel and also the most convenient airport for you in your country so your flight can be booked and arranged conveniently. If there is any further question please do contact us immediately.

We anticipate your prompt response.

Yours Sincerely,

Bryan Woods.

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Bryan Woods
Human Resources Manager
Prulab Pharma Ltd.
Tel: +44 203 322 6253
Fax: +44 871 698 0653
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.prulabpharma.com

Disclaimer

The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.

[AlanJones]

From: Prulab Pharma Ltd. - [email protected]

Prulab Pharma Ltd.
Victoria Square, Victoria Street,
St. Albans, Hertfordshire,
AL1 3TF, England

Our Ref: PLP-UK17-RC-330

Dear Employee (XXX),

I have been trying to call you all morning but I am unable to get through to you. I did bring your issue at the management meeting earlier this morning but your request was promptly turned down. Reasons being that the management of the housing scheme cannot revert to a policy change. As a matter of fact I was made to look like I wasn’t doing my job properly by bringing up such an issue knowing full well the standard practice of security deposit, as obtained in the UK.

I regret to inform you that your accommodation allocation will be put on hold until you make the required security deposit available. This is because the housing scheme will NOT reverse its policy regarding the security deposit as it is your primary obligation to take care of the security deposit (since you are the intending occupant of the apartment and will be due for a refund of the said deposit).

All over the United Kingdom, tenants are responsible for accommodation security deposit. Management has committed huge amounts of time and resources into your relocation process and personally, I am a wee bit disappointed in the fact that you are not showing the sort of commitment the company expects from you at this stage. While the required deposit might seem high, due to the exchange rate in your country, it is nothing compared to your career development and the future that awaits you here in the UK.

The housing scheme will not alter her laid down existing procedures just to suit one candidate as virtually all of our successful candidates have had their accommodation allocated already and quite a few have already received their immigration documents and will be having their Visa interviews on Monday 28th January 2019.

Ms. Ganan, I sincerely believe that you are not handling this issue as seriously as you should. Is it that you do not understand the magnitude of furthering your career in the third largest economy in the world; an opportunity to give your family a quality life, good healthcare and quality education. I honestly do not understand the reason you have chosen to complicate your relocation process when it should be your priority.

I am not supposed to say this but it may interest you to know that there is a given time frame for you to conclude your relocation process and should you fail to do so, management may withdraw your employment contract, in favour of others who did well during the review process. This is because management wants our new employees to be fully settled here in the UK on/before 20th February 2019 and your continuous delay in processing the requisite documents that will facilitate your Visa procurement is not helping matters at all.

You have been informed of the modalities you are expected to fulfill in order to make this entire recruitment process a success, I strongly advise that you do what is required from your end by making provision for the security deposit and rest assured that as soon as you finalize the processing of your accommodation allocation, management shall put together every relevant documentation that is required from our end to conclude your Visa procurement and other relocation process within the stipulated time frame stated in your contract for your resumption.

There is however, a limited time frame between now and the processing of your vital documents as well as your job commencement date hence your urgent attention to ensuring the swift remittance of the security deposit is of great importance.

I have tried my level best to give you the necessary information that you need to get this process running smoothly and it is now left for you decided what happens come February.

I do hope you have been well informed as we await your prompt response and compliance.

Yours sincerely,

Bryan Woods.

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Bryan Woods
Human Resources Manager
Prulab Pharma Ltd.
Tel: +44 203 322 6253
Fax: +44 871 698 0653
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.prulabpharma.com

Disclaimer

The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful.

I received exactly the same email.
Is this really a scam?

[AlanJones]

Yes, it is definitely a scam, that is why it is posted here.

[AlanJones]

This scammer is targeting victims in countries like India, the Philippines and Thailand who are not eligible to work in the UK in the type of jobs a company like this would offer and would therefore not get a visa for working in this type of company. Anyone offering nationals of countries outside of the EU jobs in the UK is a scammer as no visa would be granted for such jobs.

[AlanJones]

The scammers have stolen the identity of a real company, Prulab Pharma Ltd., who are not involved in the scam.

According to UK company records, the company belongs to a husband and wife and in its last accounts had capital of under £4,000. A tiny company like this would not be offering people from overseas jobs or providing them with properties at rents well below market rates.

Thank you very much!

I exactly received the same email

Mod Note: This post was either made by the scammer himself in an attempt to confuse victims, or by a victim who is too stupid to be able to accept that this is a scam.

You didn't pay the security deposit so how you said that it was scam? No money has been taken to you. Your application rejected cos you did not proceed on security deposit. Am i right so how it become scam?

[AlanJones]

You didn't pay the security deposit so how you said that it was scam?

I can't decide if you are part of the scam or just stupid, so I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that you are just an idiot.

Just because no money was lost doesn't mean it isn't a scam. I didn't lose any money because I know it is a scam.

And if you are still too dumb to accept that, try reading this again (or get someone with more than one brain cell to read it and explain it to you)

According to UK company records, the company belongs to a husband and wife and in its last accounts had capital of under £4,000. A tiny company like this would not be offering people from overseas jobs or providing them with properties at rents well below market rates.