by Clair
Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:51 am
This is a new job scam that is currently being advertised on several internet sites. The website http://www.royal-saudia-consulting.com/ is a fake site, that was set up to support the scam. The scammers are offering executive positions with the Saudi Royal Family.
Here are the fake contact details from the website:
In the emails, the scammers give this contact information:
The 44 (0)78999 41532 telephone number is a mobile phone. There is no telephone number listed on the website.
Other contact information from an email:
Andrew Corlett. Consultant.
On behalf of Aman Driab
General Manager RSC Riaydh.
Here is an email from the scammers:
Highlighted in red is one indication that this is a scam. They ask for fees for visa, work permit, and also the "criminal background check". Real recruiting firms don't do this.
Here are the fake contact details from the website:
ROYAL SAUDIA CONSULTING
Kingdom Centre Tower
Kingdom Centre
Olaya District
City of Riyad
11565
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA#
[email protected]
[email protected]
In the emails, the scammers give this contact information:
Short listed candidates are requested to send the documents and payment to :
Royal Saudia Consulting – Belsyre Court, 57 Woodstock Road . Oxford, OX2 6HJ . United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0)78999 41532 – Fax : +44 (0)1865 292 001
The 44 (0)78999 41532 telephone number is a mobile phone. There is no telephone number listed on the website.
Other contact information from an email:
Andrew Corlett. Consultant.
On behalf of Aman Driab
General Manager RSC Riaydh.
Here is an email from the scammers:
Letter 1:
Dear ..
I thank you for your answer showing interest in working for the Saudi Royal Family.
We are pleased to inform you that you application has been accepted and that you are a successful selected candidate.
Therefore, we may propose you a position as " ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER" to be held in a Private Saudi Royal Family Yacht in Riyadh and navigating all year long.
The position : Starting date JANUARY 5TH 2010. ( 4 weeks training paid )
Starting salary is : 3400€ / Net month tax free.
Free single accommodation ( appartment ) + meals while on and out of duty.
Contract : ONE FULL YEAR. ( 1 Month salaray paid for Holidays )
Paid Return Ticket From any major airport to Riyadh - Visa and Work Permit fees to be paid by the candidate.
( these fees are refundable after one full year of employement )
In order to continue the recruitment process , please read carefully the document attached ( Notice for successful candidates ) and reply to us as soon as possible.
We attached as well a document giving some information about the country and procedure to live and work there.
> The Recruiting process takes several weeks and we need to make sure in a very brief delay that the selected candidates are eligible to stay and work in the Kingsom of Saudi Arabia.
> This is why selected candidates must send all information requested as stated in the Notice in brief delay.
Once we will have received all documents and elements from you, we will get in touch with you by phone in order to further discuss the position and finalize the terms of your Employment Contract.
Should you need more details, please contact us by phone any time as our team works 7 days a week for this mission.
We look forward to hearing from you.
With kind regards.
Andrew Corlett. Consultant.
On behalf of Aman Driab
General Manager RSC Riaydh
The payment request comes in an attachment to the email:Attachment:
ROYAL SAUDIA CONSULTING
NOTICE TO SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES
Royal Saudia Consulting, on behalf of the Saudi Royal Family, will conduct a Criminal Background Investigation and verify all personal and professional information related to the candidate.
In order to be eligible to stay and work in Saudi Arabia, the successful candidates must hold a Visa and a Work Permit acquired only via Royal Saudia Consulting. Royal Saudia Consulting, on behalf of the Saudi Royal Family will deliver the necessary documents to the candidates.
Short listed candidates MUST, in order to have their application processed, provide to Royal Saudia Consulting;
- 2 clear colour copies of a valid PASSPORT
- 2 clear colour passport size PHOTOGRAPHS
- Copy of your full updated RESUME + copy of last 3 work certificates
- Payment of 120 € ( or US $ 170 ) (Visa : 50 € - Work Permit: 70 € )
Short listed candidates are requested to send the documents and payment to :
Royal Saudia Consulting – Belsyre Court, 57 Woodstock Road . Oxford, OX2 6HJ . United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0)78999 41532 – Fax : +44 (0)1865 292 001
These fees to be paid by the candidates are the guaranty that candidates are motivated and really willing to stay and work in Saudi Arabia.
Please note that these fees are refundable to the successful candidates strictly after one full year of employment
Once we have received the documents and payment of the fees, we will contact the candidates to conduct the final interview by telephone.
For all executive positions, such as General Managers, Directors, Head Chefs and Security Key positions, we may request a face to face interview in our London or Oxford Partner’s based office.
Royal Saudia Consulting will not sign and/or deliver any Employment Contract before obtaining the Visa & Work Permit for the selected candidates.
____________________________________________________________________________________
11565 Kingdom Centre Tower. Olaya District . City of Riyadh. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
ROYAL SAUDIA CONSULTING
FEES TO BE PAID
Candidates please read carefully
For security reasons, we do NOT accept payment via Western Union, Money gram,, or bank transfer.
Accepted means of payment:
- Personal Cheques ( Only for UK Citizens )
- Travellers Cheques (American Express or Thomas Cook)
- Cash (accepted but not recommended )
Travellers Cheques Protection
- Safe and secure Travellers Cheques are NOT tied to your bank account or any personal information and can be refunded usually within 24 hours if lost or stolen
- Write down the Travellers Cheques’ serial numbers for your records and send us these details with the requested documents and payment in your letter.
- Please write your full name where requested on the Travellers Cheques for your protection.
Please not; Payments will only be made once application is completed and fully accepted – (Contract agreement with Visa & Work Permit)
Please note :
- Any incomplete file or reaching without payment will automatically cancel your application.
- Travellers Cheques will be returned to the candidate If the application is denied for any reason.
______________________________________________________________________________
11565 Kingdom Centre Tower. Olaya District . City of Riyadh. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Here is another attachment:Dear Candidate(s),
As specified in our advertisements and on our internet site, we are looking for people with previous experience and good English knowledge for our unique client, the Saudi Royal Family.
The starting date for all positions is JANUARY 2010. (Closing date for applications to be received is strictly End of November 2009)
We have just started our recruiting process and will review all resumes in a very brief delay in order to inform the successful candidates and make necessary arrangements for the Visa and Work permit.
These documents are mandatory in order to live and work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Please note, that all candidates must pass a personal "Criminal Background Verification" process, and that we may ask to all applicants’ copy of employment certificates. (Especially for Executive and Security related positions)
These personal and professional verifications are made by our agency and through official partners worldwide.
Administrative fees such as Visa, Work Permit and Verification Process are to be paid by the selected candidates.
RECRUITMENT LOCATIONS:
Royal Saudia Consulting is operating from its partner's office in London and Oxford.
For non-executive positions, RSC will base their decision on the candidates’ resumes and will interview, if necessary, the candidates by phone only.
For Executive positions, (Directors, Managers, Head Chefs, Security Officers), final “ face to face” interviews will be held in the United Kingdom.
POSITIONS:
All positions are to be held in Saudi Arabia specifically for the Saudi Royal Family Members in:
- 5 * Hotels owned by the Saudi Family in Riyadh,
- Private Residences owned by the Saudi Family in Riyadh,
- Private Yachts owned by the Saudi Family (based in Riyadh but navigating).
A One year employment contract is to be signed between the candidates and RSC, as we do act on behalf of the Saudi Royal Family.
The contract can be renewed 2 months before its ending.
Included in the contract package:
- Free Return ticket from any major worldwide airport to Riyadh early January 2010 (Saudi Airlines),
- Full Tax Free salary,
- 1 month holiday paid,
- Free Full single studio accommodation (Free double accommodation is provided for Couples),
- Health Plan Care in Saudi Arabia (directly deducted from salary),
- Uniforms provided by the Company,
- Free meals while on jobs and out of working hours,
- Salary paid in Euros or US $ to any Major Bank accounts.
Should you need more information, please feel free to contact us.
As soon as we will have reviewed your resume, we will contact you in order to further discuss
the positions and details regarding the recruitment process.
With kind regards.
Aman Driab
General Manager
R.S.C Riyadh.
Highlighted in red is one indication that this is a scam. They ask for fees for visa, work permit, and also the "criminal background check". Real recruiting firms don't do this.
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