Company Representative scams, Payment Processing scams and other Employment scams.
by Ibnelneel Thu Apr 21, 2011 2:41 pm
I have received this mail:

Costas Yannis
Careers Manager
HIOS PETROLEUM
Head Office Address
Mytilinis 68, Athina
Code:11364 Athens,
Greece.

Job Applicant,

With reference to your Application on our job consultants, your CV matches
our requirements and has been shortlisted for considerations at Hios Petroleum SA Greece on contract basis.

Kindly resend your CV and below answers of intent to (email:[email protected] ) or call Costas Yannis (Careers Department Manager) on Tel:+30695 1294541 for information.

Please below, find enclosed International Online Questions, herewith
Interview for your endorsement.

APPLICANT INTERNATIONAL ONLINE QUESTIONS:

1. Give us details of your present employment status.
2. How soon can you travel down to any location posted?
3. What three specific job positions do you target from the company?
4. Give us your full details on the following:
5. Full name,
6. Permanent mailing address,
7. Office/work mailing address,
8. Direct contact number (s),
9. E-mailAddress,
10.What are your future plans for the company if permanently employed?
11.What is your current country location?
12.What is your country of nationality?
13.What is your current monthly salary?

Please ensure that all information provided is true and correct.

Regards,
Costas Yannis
Careers Manager
HIOS PETROLEUM
Head Office Address
Mytilinis 68, Athina
Code:11364 Athens,
Greece.
Tel:+306951294541
Email:[email protected]/[email protected]
Website:www.hiospetroleum.com

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by Dotti Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:39 pm
Total scam, I'm afraid.

That particular letter has been circulating since at least 2009, and under at least 3 company names.

Google this section: "has been shortlisted for considerations" and you will see this scam in many of its past forms.

There are many indicators, but a couple are:
If they had reviewed your CV, they wouldn't need you to send one.
If they had reviewed your CV, they would know what job you are most qualified for, and not ask you to pick 3 positions!

The truth is, they have no idea who you are or what is in your CV. They are mass-mailing this email to thousands of people, and don't care what they are really like, because in the end they are not actually hiring for a real job.

Need to post photos? http://scamwarners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=3219
Are you a victim of a romance scam? Read here for advice and FAQ's.
by arisalvarez Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:57 am
I RECIEVED AN EMAIL ALSO ON HIOS PETROLEUM... THOSE ARE BELOW IS THIS A SCAM...


HIOS PETROLEUM SA GREECE
EXPATRIATE TECHNICAL SERVICES PROVISION AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING is made this Day of 17th JULY, 2011, between The (Employee) and HIOS PETROLEUM GREECE which expression and context so admits as first party (hereinafter referred to specifically as Employee and Hios Petroleum SA Greece the Employer as second party

ARTICLE 1.

HIOS PETROLEUM SA GREECE desires to secure the services of a competent employee to provide expatriate environmental services and others as specified to the employee, the contractor employed.

1.1 CONTRACTOR (Employee) represents to HIOS PETROLEUM SA GREECE; that he/she has the technical competence necessary and required for carrying out all the services, duties and obligations specified and entitled in this contract accordance and with the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

ARTICLE 2: CONTRACT PERIOD

The contract period shall be for Contract duration: The contract shall last for duration of 24 consecutive months; (2) Years and could be renewed only if employer is satisfied with employee's services.


ARTICLE 3: FEES FOR SERVICES AND TERMS OF PAYMENTS

3.1 HIOS PETROLEUM SA GREECE shall pay CONTRACTOR (Employee) on satisfactory performance of the services stated in Article 1, the sum of € 11,430 Eleven Thousand Four Hundred And Thirty (take home and after tax)

3.2 HIOS PETROLEUM SA GREECE shall pay for services rendered in Article 1 by cheque presented on a monthly basis at the rate stated in Article 3.1.

3.3 Payments of undisputed invoices will be made HIOS PETROLEUM SA GREECE to the Employee monthly.



3.4 HIOS PETROLEUM SA GREECE shall pay all of the fees in Article 3.1totaly in Euro ,GBP or US dollars equivalent depending on employees’ home country and current conversion rate and shall be paid; 100% to an account as may be provided by contractor (Employee) “

ARTICLE 3A: JOB PROCEEDING/REQUIREMENT

3A.1 (A) All employees successfully screened and recruited for the HIOS PETROLEUM SA GREECE New employed and recruited expatriate for HIOS PETROLEUM SA (And not presently possessing a valid GREEK and EU Employment Insurance Certificate (EIC) according to the new EU Expatriate recruitment Act 307 section 6 Sub-section VII of the European Union shall be expected to personally incur the expenses as a foreigner, for procurement and acquisition of their necessary permits clearance papers with the Immigration Attorney (BARRISTER : EDWARD VAN LUEWEEN OF VAN CHAMBERS) and shall be duly reimbursed and will be substantiated with receipts and the employer will reimburse the employee not later than Five (5) working days after submission of employee’s expense report and receipts.

Get the necessary documents, in less than 3 business days from a licensed immigration attorney and you shall be required to furnish us with your Employment Insurance Certificate (EIC) on before Ten (10) working days and make an official report to the COMPANY with your International Passport copy’s data page to enable HIOS PETROLEUM SA to process your Travel ticket, Work Visa / Residence, Work Permits on your behalf as a proof of readiness to join the HIOS PETROLEUM SA project team in the due time as stipulated above for your job resumption with the HIOS PETROLEUM SA in GREECE and also to enable you receive your upfront monthly salary including your due entitlements/emoluments prior to your departure for services with the HIOS PETROLEUM SA IN GREECE. However, for expatriate services employees who do not presently posses His/her Employment Insurance Certificate (EIC), they are to consult with Expatriate and Immigration documents acquisition Attorney (BARRISTER: EDWARD VAN LUEWEEN OF VAN CHAMBERS) for directives and assistance on the acquisition.

3.4(b) The employee will be reimbursed by the employer for reasonable moving expense incurred only as a result of relocation or early termination of leases, storage charges; procurement of travel documents (flight tickets), immunizations etc. Reimbursements shall be made before employees embark on journey not later than Five (5) working days after submission of employee’s expense report and receipts, this after the acquisition of relevant traveling papers through their local representatives assistance from the Immigrations/Internal affairs ministry in Greece.

3.4(c) Employer (HIOS PETROLEUM SA GREECE) for each intercontinental trip shall pay EURO 3,520.00 flat rate travel/entertainment allowance to employee. Travel shall be by business class/first class.




However for the purpose of commencement, the cost of travel ticket shall be paid in addition to travel/entertainment allowance. Cost shall be substantiated and shall be the rate charged at the Period/time of purchase.

3.4(d) Employer shall also take care of employees' travel ticket including that of employees' family only on employees' early notification to employer and as shall be requested by employee.

3.5 PLEASE NOTE: CONFIRMED EMPLOYEES

Confirmed employees are those employee’s that have successfully acquired and forwarded his/her necessary permits clearance papers to the employers’ management-duly certified by the Greek Immigration/ Travel Agent by possessing their Valid work and residence permit. Only Then Shall they be entitled to article 3.0-3.4 &7.0 below.

3.6 OTHER BENEFITS

. Quality single or family housing in company community.

. Personal effects shipment and excess baggage allowances.

. Access to some of the finest social and recreational facilities in Athens Greece.

. Free medical care in Athens Greece for you and your family for the contract duration.

. Excellent educational assistance benefits with family status contracts.

. Complete meals also for you and your family as deemed Appropriate.

. Life insurance Policy.







. Maximum and efficient security both in work place and housing Community.

Computer resources: Laptop Computer, 1.6 GHz Processor, 556 MB RAM, 24XCD-RW, 120GB Hard Drive, Floppy Drive, Integrated Network Adapter, Internal 56K Modem, Spare Battery and Necessary Software. Full time Internet access is also made available

Phones: the employer will provide each employee with one

(1) landline and one (1) mobile telephone. This shall have a reasonable credit limit application per month.

Local transportation: Shall be fully provided for employee and family by employer.

Adequate private office space in a conducive and comfortable work environment shall be provided for each employee.

Employees’ shall be authorized three (4) times paid vacation during the 4years term of the contract, to be used at the employees ‘discretion after duly informing and receiving approval from employer’s management. Employer will pay for travel expenses (i.e. flight tickets) and flat rate travel allowance of EURO 4,520.00.

Employer will provide the employee with comprehensive health care for the term of contract, and follow-on care for injuries suffered during the term of contract for employee and family

The first monthly salary shall be paid in advance before (employees) embark on journey from his country to assume duty. (This is after employee must have acquired and forwarded his/her necessary GREEK AND EU EXPARTRIATE clearance papers to the employers’ management-duly certified by the Greece Expatriate Services through the directed and appointed Attorney as failure to adhere to the above stated will result to the cancellation of your contract and appointment), it shall also be accompanied with reimbursement of expenses incurred while processing the Greece Work and Residence permit after contractor have personally incur the expenses of his/her Expatriate Insurance Certificate.

This is to enable Contractor settle all domestic needs before travel as such no excuses will be entertained on assumption of duty relating to default. All payment of Salary after assumption of duty in Athens Greece shall be 100% paid into an account to be provided by employee or employer upon arrival to Athens Greece.

The contract shall last for duration of Four (4) consecutive years and could be renewed only if employer is satisfied with employee's services.

Prior to resumption as inscribed above, you shall also be expected to start your job processes by acquiring and procuring your necessary GREEK and EU Employment Insurance Certificate (EIC) on or before 12th of June 2011 as a sign of your readiness in joining the project/working team to enable you receive all your due entitlements/ emoluments prior to resumption of duty to enable you settle all domestic necessities before embarking on project trip and avoidance of excuses leading to delays on your end as per duty discharge. This is to enable us ascertain and confirm serious expatriate willing to work with us as many expatriates, after securing their travel papers, end up declining the offer and thereby incurring lose to HPG.



ARTICLE 4: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT/OTHER BENEFITS




4.1 Unless otherwise stated in a superseding document, the Contract Administrator of HIOS PETROLEUM SA GREECE; shall maintain general administration and management of the project and all progress reports should be addressed by HIOS PETROLEUM SA GREECE.

ARTICLE 5: ASSIGNMENT

5.1 The EMPLOYEE shall not assign or transfer any or all of its rights, responsibilities or obligation under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Hios Petroleum SA Greece, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. However, Hios Petroleum SA Greece shall be entitled without such consent to assign the transfer of any or all of its rights, responsibilities, obligations and liabilities under this Agreement to any affiliate of Hios Petroleum SA Greece or its co-venture subject to prior written notification.

ARTIC LE 6: INDEMNITY

The EMPLOYEE agrees to indemnify and hereby indemnifies Hios Petroleum SA Greece in respect of all third party claims arising from the performance of this contract.


ARTICLE 7: FORCE MAJEURE

7.1 Notwithstanding anything herein stated, neither party should be considered in default in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement as a result of Force Majeure.

The term "Force Majeure" shall include but not limited to Act of God, War, Nationwide strike, Lockout, Riot and Civil commotion. A strike or Lockout embarked upon by only the EMPLOYER’S personnel shall not be deemed to be included in this term.

7.2 If an interruption of work occurs as a result of "Force Majeure" for up to seven (7) days, 70% of the basic daily fees shall be paid as standby.

However, if such suspension results in CONTRACTOR/EMPLOYER not being able to perform its duties for more than seven (7) days, then Hios Petroleum SA Greece may at its option elect to continue the implementation of this Agreement at adjusted standby rates to be negotiated by Hios Petroleum SA Greece and CONTRACTOR/EMPLOYER or to terminate the contract.



ARTICLE 8: TERMINATION

8.1 This Agreement may be terminated: -

(i) If the services stated in Article 1 and are not rendered satisfactorily.

(ii) If the duration of the Agreement stated in Article 2 expires and no extension has been given.

(iii) Under Force Majeure as stated in Article 7.0



ARTICLE 9: DEFAULT OF CONTRACTOR

9.1 In the event of default by CONTRACTOR or non-compliance by EMPLOYER with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Hios Petroleum SA Greece shall give notice to EMPLOYER specifying areas of default and EMPLOYER shall have ten (10) calendar days to rectify to Hios Petroleum SA Greece satisfaction, the said default(s). If EMPLOYER does not rectify Hios Petroleum SA Greece satisfaction, the said default(s) within ten (10) days of receipt of the notice, Hios Petroleum SA Greece may proceed with termination of this Agreement subject only to settlement of all payments due and outstanding at the time of termination.

ARTICLE 10: ADDRESSES FOR NOTICE

All notices and other communication required to be given hereunder by one party to the other shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently given if sent by post, faxed or delivered by hand to the addresses hereunder.

In case of HIOS PETROLEUM SA GREECE:

Head Office Address

Mytilinis 68, Athina
Code: 11364 Athens,
Greece.

Branch Address
387B Irodou Attikou Street
ZIP CODE 151 24
MAROUSSI, GREECE

Notice shall be deemed to have been properly given if delivered by hand or registered post, fourteen (14) days after dispatch or postage.

ARTICLE 11: ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement embodies the entire understanding of the parties hereto and any prior representation or arrangements are hereby superseded.

ARTICLE 12: ATTESTATION

AS WITNESS, the hands of the duly authorized representatives of the parties, the day and year first above written;
SIGNED AND DELIVERED FOR AND ON BEHALF; Hios Petroleum SA Greece

ORAL MODIFICATIONS NOT BINDING. This instrument is the entire agreement of the Hios Petroleum and the Employee. Oral changes have no effect. It may be altered only by a written agreement Signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification, extension, or discharge is sought.


Signed by the Employee:

………………………………………………… Date: ………….../……/……...…

Signed for and on behalf of
HIOS PETROLEUM SA HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
DR COSTAS YANNIS
In the presence of:


……………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………
GENERAL MANAGERR & LEGAL ADVISER
DR STEVE SIMIFINIDI BARISTER. ALEXSANDROUS KALAMARIS


IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Employment Terms
I understand that I may voluntarily terminate my employment. I further understand that I will not be terminated involuntarily at will, rather it will be with cause or prior notice, at any time, regarding of documents or oral or written statements issued by the HIOS PETROLEUM SA. Or its representatives. With this understanding, I accept the position with the terms as stated above.

Due to the high rise of contract break up in EUROPE, the management has made it mandatory that every prospective employee who wishes to work with us must first procure an Employment Insurance Certificate (EIC) with regards to the EU expatriate law from Attorney (BARRISTER : BARRY EDWARD VAN LUEWEEN ) after consultation, the terms of contract therein till the end of its duration before the management can go ahead and secure the Employment Insurance Certificate (EIC) of the successful applicant; Get the necessary documents, in less than 3 business days from a licensed immigration attorney,

HIOS PETROLEUM SA will bear only the work Visa / Residence, Work Permits and Travel Ticket expenses.

This is coming as a result of high rise in the number of employee's that decamp their duty post and end their contract without prior notice of us.

Procurement of this Employment Insurance Certificate (EIC) will further highlight you have accepted to honor the contract till its expiration.


REGENT CHAMBER
E-mail: [email protected]

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: +306980776454

Contact Person: BARRISTER : BARRY CLIFF

Website: www.regentchambers.com


Within a space of 3-4 working days your papers were faxed on the consulate, we shall notify you on when to visit to your Consulate Office in your country for the endorsement of your international passport.


Accept Job Offer:

By signing this letter below.

Name of Employee: ……………….………..………………………………………………………………………………………………

I Accept the job offer (POSITION) of: ……………………………….…………………………………………

Signed by the Employee: ……………….….………………………………………………………………………………………..
by shibanky Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:03 am
Note by Dotti:
While there is no doubt that the job offer in this thread is fake, I will ask our site killers to address whether the entire website is fake, or whether the scammers are piggybacking off a legitimate site. This has been flagged as a potential fake testimonial. Scammers often use fake testimonials in an attempt to make their scams look more real.


My two Friends have been employed with this company and they are currently working there with them. But you have to be sure that it is not an individual inpersonating this genuine company. If you recieve an offer from the company, simply call them on phone or email thier official email and i am sure they will respond to you and verify the offer authenticity. So people in the room, verify before you conclude to avoid legal action by the company

The website is definately fake and will be reported. - Michael
by Justin Thu Sep 01, 2011 12:34 pm
^^ Nice try Mr Scamme.


This is a fake company. Below is the registration details for the website. The company claims to be founded in 2005 but the website is less than a year old and was only registered for a year. To top it of the the registrant information shows to be from Nigeria not Greece as the fake company claims and used a free email account @doctor.com. to register the domain.

The website for the "Barister" www.regentchambers.com is also a fake and actualy already suspended.




Domain name: hiospetroleum.com

Registrant Contact:
Masobia Consulting
Ken Daniels ()

Fax:
512 Port Harcourt Road
Aba, ABIA 23482
NG

Administrative Contact:
Masobia Consulting
Ken Daniels ()
+44.23482340881
Fax:
512 Port Harcourt Road
Aba, ABIA 23482
NG

Technical Contact:
Masobia Consulting
Ken Daniels ()
+44.23482340881
Fax:
512 Port Harcourt Road
Aba, ABIA 23482
NG

Status: Active

Name Servers:
ns1.host-ed.net
ns2.host-ed.net

Creation date: 16 Oct 2010 11:02:00
Expiration date: 16 Oct 2011 06:02:00

by lalit_ahir Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:26 am
Dear All,


This website is fake as they copied from orginal website(http://www.deleum.com/)

Kindly dont accept the job offer from the HIOS (http://www.hiospetroleum.net)
Website is fake and will be reported - Michael



Its totally fake one as the website is register in Port Harcourt, Aba Road



Visit AboutUs.org for more information about hiospetroleum.com
<a href="http://www.aboutus.org/hiospetroleum.com">AboutUs:
hiospetroleum.com</a>


Domain name: hiospetroleum.com

Registrant Contact:
Masobia Consulting
Ken Daniels ()

Fax:
512 Port Harcourt Road
Aba, ABIA 23482
NG

Administrative Contact:
Masobia Consulting
Ken Daniels ([email protected])
+44.23482340881
Fax:
512 Port Harcourt Road
Aba, ABIA 23482
NG

Technical Contact:
Masobia Consulting
Ken Daniels ([email protected])
+44.23482340881
Fax:
512 Port Harcourt Road
Aba, ABIA 23482
NG

Status: Locked

Name Servers:
dns1.name-services.com
dns2.name-services.com
dns3.name-services.com
dns4.name-services.com
dns5.name-services.com

Creation date: 16 Oct 2010 11:02:00
Expiration date: 16 Oct 2011 06:02:00



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by Michael Fri Oct 28, 2011 1:00 pm
Website suspended.

Account inactive - messages are not being monitored
by lalit_ahir Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:38 am
michael...

Still the website is opening...kindly check and can we make it suspended...

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