Bancopopular via LinkedIn Job Offer

I applied to a job posting on LinkedIn for a bank job in the Virgin Islands called Bancopopular. A week or so later, I recieved a reply. Apparently someone else recieved the same offer earlier in the year as I read it somewhere else here on the board. At any rate, I've decided to post it here again as it still hadn't been dealt with as was earlier posted.

The email had a PDF attachment of the contract. Here is the email (cant copy or upload attachments such as the contract/offer):

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From [email protected] Fri Jul 1 13:44:04 2011
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As per the result of the screening, we are to announce to you that you have been successfully accepted as one of the chosen international applicants at Banco Popular.

The hard copies of the contract documents has been dispatched to our nominated travel company, because they are in charge of all the issuance of Work Permit and Flight ticket to our chosen applicants.

Kindly contact EZ-DANIEL Travel according to their contact information as stated in the contract, you should have to indicate the following (ID# 523), as to enable them to give you an immediate attention.

Note: 1. Your contract is valid for 12 months, a final confirmation and endorsement of your contract shall be made upon the confirmation of the Prototype copy of your work permit and flight ticket.

Note: 2. You have to make sure that you secure your traveling documents and flight ticket within 1 week of confirming Soft copies of contract / offer documents.

Congratulations, we hope to confirm and endorse your contract documents within the next 1 week, you should secure your traveling documents and flight ticket within 1 week, all the expenses which you are going to make during the processing of your traveling documents and flight ticket with our nominated travel company shall be fully reimburse upon your arrival.

Find attached below, the Contract Terms and Agreement, It is required that you go through the Contract Terms and Agreement and if it's okay by you, sign and return to us with copies of your academic records.

Yours sincerely,

Joseph Fletcher
Graduate Development & Recruitment Coordinator
Human Resources
80 Kronprindsen Gade, Charlotte Amalie
St Thomas, VI 00802 USA
Tel:- (877) 207-8099 Ext. 719
E: [email protected]
W: http://www.bancopopular.com

Thanks, Dude

I think that the previous thread was about careers-bancopopular.com, which has been shut down. Or it is a new registration, as the previous time we saw this email domain was shut down in 2010. Anyways, doesn't matter, thanks to the headers we'll be able to get it down again

Kindly contact EZ-DANIEL Travel

And how do you contact them? Could you please post their data here as well?


Thanks for posting! It's a great help

Their contact information was on that PDF attachment they sent along with the email. It looked rather professional with a company stamp and signature at the bottom and the CEO's name at the top (Richard L. Carrion- I hadn't googled his name, took a different approach to finding out it was a scam). After reviewing the PDF again, it looks like their preferred form of communication is emai:

EZ Daniel Travel
4990 Turner Hole,
Christiansted, St. Croix VI, 00820
[email protected]

Here is a copy and paste of the PDF, I had to edit out my name and cant edit the actual PDF on the comp I'm on now:

CONTRACT REF: BP/ BFDP/ 2011
APPLICANT ID#: ***
FOR THE ATTENTION OF ********,
This is to inform you that your qualification is found suitable for the job. Respect to
this, you are required to go through our contract terms and agreement and if
acceptable, you are required to sign and return it by email attachment and contact
us immediately for further directives.
NOTE: Candidates are chosen based on experience and previous
work/qualifications, Banco Popular provides three weeks training and development
opportunities before the commencement of duties.
RICHARD L. CARRION (Chief Executive Officer)

PLACEMENT TERMS FOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Banco Popular offers to employ your services as account manager.
Other Requirements are as defined below.

1.1 Employment requirements:
Prior to employment or commencement of Services, the Employee shall provide
Employer with the following:
U.S working/residence permit.
This is in line with the statuary law of the US Ministry of Interior, in compliance
with the U.N. Terrorism Act.
However, employees who do not presently posses their valid Residence/Work
Permits papers and Visa, you are to make contact with our nominated travel
company “EZ - DANIEL Travel ” address given below for directives and assistance
on the acquisition and procurement of their US entry clearance/visa, valid
residence, work permits papers and air-ticket.
EZ - DANIEL Travel
4990 Turner Hole,
Christiansted, St. Croix VI, 00820
E-mail: [email protected]
2.0 CONSULTING PERSONNEL:
You shall be expected to work with a team of prime experienced Professional.
3.0 ENTITLEMENTS:
All salary and expense figures shall be in United States Dollars.
4.0 SALARY:
Salary per annum $134,046.00 (after tax). Work time shall be 40 hours, 5 days work
schedule in a week.
Work exceeding the stipulated 40hrs, 5 day work week shall be paid an overtime
sum at the hourly rate of $125.00.
5.0 EXPENSES:
Expenses incurred by the employee related to job before commencement of duties
will be substantiated with receipts and the employee will be reimbursed by the
employer not later than Seven (7) working days after submission of employee’s
expense report and receipts.
5.1 LODGING:
The employer will provide for first class accommodation. Accommodation shall be
of first class international standard. Account manager shall be eligible for Quality
single or family housing in company communities, and will be required to apply
during the job processing which shall be issued on employer discretion only as
necessitated by employee eligibility.
5.2 TRAVEL:
$3,000.00 (three thousand) flat rate travel/entertainment allowance shall be paid to
employee by employer for each intercontinental trip. 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 preceding purchase.
5.3 MEALS:
An extra $40.00 per diem/day shall be paid to cover for meals throughout the
contract duration.
5.4 MOVING EXPENSES:
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, immunizations etc. Reimbursements
shall be paid not more than Seven (7) working days from submission of report/and
receipts as proof of payments.
5.5 MEDICAL EXPENSES:
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.
5.6 OTHER ALLOWANCES AND/OR BENEFITS:
Monetary aspects shall be provided for as deemed appropriate, and will be paid by
employer.
• An open-ended contract with high savings potential
• Personal effects shipment and excess baggage allowances
• Access to some of the finest expatriate social and recreational facilities in the U.S.
5.7 VACATION:
Employees shall be authorized three weeks of paid vacation twice during the term of
the contract, to be used at the employee’s 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 $3,000.00.
6.0 MOBILIZATIONS:
The first monthly salary shall be paid in advance along with other pre resumption
benefits stipulated in contract upon arrival.
ARTICLE 1: CONTRACT PERIOD
The contract period shall be for Three hundred and sixty days (360) days or for
such time required for the execution of contract, whichever is less. This is with effect
from 1st of August, 2011 when the contractor/consultant assumes duties on project
site.
ARTICLE 2: ASSIGNMENT
3.1 The CONTRACTOR shall not assign or transfer any or all of its rights,
responsibilities or obligation under this Agreement without the prior written
consent of “Banco Popular ", which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
However, " Banco Popular " 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 " Banco Popular " or its co-ventures subject to
prior written notification.
ARTICLE 3: INDEMNITY
The CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and hereby indemnifies “Banco Popular”
in respect of all third party claims arising from the performance of this contract.
ARTICLE 4: FORCE MAJEURE
5.1 notwithstanding anything herein stated, neither party shall 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, Nation
wide strike, Lockout, Riot and Civil Commotion. A strike or Lockout embarked
upon by only the CONTRACTOR’S personnel shall not be deemed to be included in
this term.
5.2 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 not being able to perform
its duties for more than seven (7) days, then “Banco Popular " may at its option
elect to continue the implementation of this Agreement at adjusted standby rates to
be negotiated by " Banco Popular " and CONTRACTOR or to terminate the
contract.
ARTICLE 5: TERMINATION
6.1 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 6: DEFAULT OF CONTRACTOR
7.1 In the event of default by CONTRACTOR or non-compliance by
CONTRACTOR with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, notice shall be
given by “Banco Popular " to CONTRACTOR specifying areas of default and
CONTRACTOR shall have ten (10) calendar days to rectify to " Banco Popular "
satisfaction, the said default(s). If CONTRACTOR does not rectify to “Banco
Popular s" satisfaction, the said default(s) within ten (10) days of receipt of the
notice,” Banco Popular “may proceed with termination of this Agreement subject
only to settlement of all payments due and outstanding at the time of termination.
ARTICLE 7: 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, mail
attachment, faxed or delivered by hand to the addresses hereunder.
THE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
BANCO POPULAR
80 KRONPRINDSEN GADE,
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, VI, 00801 USA
ARTICLE 8: ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement embodies the entire understanding of the parties hereto and any
prior representation or arrangements are hereby superseded.
ARTICLE 9: ATTESTATION
I HAVE READ AND AGREED TO THE BANCO POPULAR TERMS OF
SERVICE AND POLICY.
NAME: …………………………………………………………
ADDRESS: …………………………………………………….
SIGNATURE: …………………………………………………
DATE: ………………………………………………………….
Official use:
SIGNED AND DELIVERED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF:
BANCO POPULAR
BY:
SIGNATURE
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
BANCO POPULAR

By the way, that was the first email I recieved from them and somehow, Yahoo sent it to my Spam. Which I was cleaning up and noticed. It looks like they had it right by sending it there.

Ugh, the guys behind airfareandimmigration.com again. The hosters have been quite unresponsive with this one. At least we have some additional evidence to throw at them now. Your posts are exactly what we could use

Hi,

I think they found a new "company" as I got this letter today:
As per the result of the screening, we are to announce to you that you have been successfully been accepted as one of the chosen international applicants at Scotiabank.
The hard copies of the contract documents has been dispatched to our nominated travel company, because they are in charge of all the issuance of Work Permit and Flight ticket to our chosen applicants.
Kindly contact WINST Travel according to their contact information as stated in the contract, you should have to indicate the following (ID# 0223), as to enable them to give you an immediate attention.
Note: 1. Your contract is valid for 12 months, a final confirmation and endorsement of your contract shall be made upon the confirmation of the Prototype copy of your work permit and flight ticket.
Note: 2. You have to make sure that you secure your traveling documents and flight ticket within 1 week of confirming Soft copies of contract / offer documents.
Congratulations, we hope to confirm and endorse your contract documents within the next 1 week, you should secure your traveling documents and flight ticket within 1 week, all the expenses which you are going to make during the processing of your traveling documents and flight ticket with our nominated travel company shall be fully reimburse upon your arrival.
Find attached below, the Contract Terms and Agreement, It is required that you go through the Contract Terms and Agreement and if it's okay by you, sign and return to us with copies of your academic records.
Yours sincerely,
James Burnett
Graduate Development & Recruitment Coordinator
Human Resources
5000 Estate Enighed
St John, VI 00830 USA
Tel:- (877) 374-0002 ext. 368
E: [email protected]
W: http://www.scotiabank.com


Well, of course I applied for a job posted on a Romanianjob recruiting site named Best Job. So they are very skilled in scams.
My lucky is that I tryed to track them and I found you. I got a letter also from Arrow Financial too.

Here is Mr Burnett as tracked down:

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