GIS Scam - Dr. Jack Ford PhD. Engineering Service Limited
I received the following about a GIS job in the UK, and I sent them my black and white copies of my university degrees.

Engineering Service Limited, is an International Geographic information System consulting firm, which provide excellent GIS services to our clients around the globe. Our Firm has Proven record of scheduling and managing complex projects to completion on time and within budget. We are recognized for streamlining project processes, eliminating work delays, and maximizing the utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials. We are the official project manager for over 13 GIS projects in Europe.

We need well qualified GIS Desktop Application Developers, GIS Specialists, GIS Analysts, Cartographers, Exploration and Mapping Specialists who will assist in the Management of the various GIS projects being handled by the firm and as well propagate the growth of the firm in Europe.

SKILLS
* Excellent record of dependability and reliability
* Computer literate and knowledgeable in the use ArcGIS Desktop, Annotation, Georeferencing, Aerial Image Interpretation
* Ability to seek continuous improvement efforts to manage cost
* Ability to Understand Map Projections, Cartographic Design, Attribute Queries and Spatial Queries
* Ability to successfully implement projects on budget and on time.
* Possess a high degree of Multi-cultural awareness.
* Experienced in working in both unionized and non-unionized environment

REQUIREMENTS
At least a university Degree is required. Other GIS courses and qualifications are also considered.

BENEFITS
Please note for your consideration that this position entails a monthly Salary of 3500GBP plus other benefits which will include providing you accommodation, Round trip flight fare and Work permit Visa to UK.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified applicant should apply at: http://www.eslconsultacy.com/jobs.htm

Applicant Must be willing to relocate

Hoping to hear from you soonest

Please note that we are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against sex, race or religion.

For More information, Please contact

Dr. Jack Ford PhD
English Service Limited, UK
+447024081908

and then:

Dear Applicant,

After going through your Resume, we are quite impressed at your qualifications. We are also impressed at your experience and skills.

But before we employ you fully, you have to send to us scanned copies of your educational certificates for verification and confirmation.

Upon receiving your certificates it will be forwarded for evaluation.

I will be waiting to receive your scanned copies of educational certificates soon

Yours

Dr. Jack Ford PhD
English Service Limited, UK
+447024081908

After I send them my black and white copies of my university degrees:

Dear Applicant,

After reviewing your certificates, We are quite impressed with your educational background and qualifications.

But as part of our policy, we have to verify and confirm your certificates first, before we employ you.

Your certificates has been forwarded to The British Certificates Evaluation Agency (BCEA), for verification and confirmation.

Upon receiving positive confirmation from BCEA, We will proceed to your employment.

I will be keeping you updated on any development.

Yours

Dr. Jack Herbert PhD
Engineering Service Limited, UK
+447024081908

After one day after this e-mail I received the following message:

Dear Applicant,

After going through the whole screening process we found that you are suitably qualified for the Position. Also, upon receiving a positive confirmation from the BCEA for your documents verification, We have finally decided to employ you.

Your immediate employment is because you have some very important qualifications which are mostly needed to work in our firm. Your experience shows that you have strong human relationship.

Find attached to this mail is your contract letter. You are to read the contract letter thoroughly, if you accept the terms in the contract, then you should sign below the contract letter.

After signing the contract letter, scan it and forward to me.

You should also forward a copy to: Barr. Terry Richards. of the UK Boarder Agency, He will be helping in processing your travel documents. The contact of the lawyer is:
Barr. Terry Richards
Email: bar.terryrichards@yahoo.co.uk

For any questions about the contract letter, feel free to contact me.

Yours

Dr. Jack Ford PhD.
Engineering Service Limited,
24 Noel Street,
W1F 8GW, London
England
United Kingdom
Tel:+447024081908

The next day after this e-mail I received the following message:

ENGINEERING SERVICE LIMITED
24 Noel Street,
W1F 8GW, London,
England
WEB: www.eslconsultacy.com EMAIL: info@eslconsultacy.com PHONE: +447024081908
Date: May 23, 2011
Dear: Applicant
JOB OFFER
This employment contract is made between Dr. JACK FORD of ENGINEERING
SERVICE LIMITED as the (Employer) and The Applicant as the (Employee).
The employer shall employ the employee The Applicant as a Geographic
Information System (GIS) specialist in his firm
DUTIES
· Compiling, assembling, order, evaluation and maintaining geographic,
environmental, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps
databases
· Create maps and graphs, including coordinate systems, longitude, latitude,
topography, and map scales using GIS software and related equipment
TERMS
The employer shall employ the employee for a 1 year term. This contract
will commence from the 29th July 2011 to 29th July 2012. At the end of this
period the both party may agree for the extension of the contract.
In case of termination of the contract in advance both parties agreed for:
The employee must give 2 weeks notice of termination in writing.
The employer must give the employee 4 weeks notice if the service is no
longer be required.
Should the employer terminate the agreement, employer agrees to pay all
wages up to and including employee’s last day of work.
SALARY AND BENEFIT
The total monthly salary to be paid is 3500GBP excluding taxes either by
cash or Cheque to any bank designated to the employee, every 27th day of
the month. Other benefits include:
· Provision of accommodation here in UK
· Provision of Round trip flight tickets
· Health Management allowance of 100GBP per month.
PAID LEAVE PERIOD
The Employee are entitled to 2 months Paid Leave which can be taken once at a time or
2 weeks apart one different period.
The Employee will receive 500GBP Take home for each leave Period.
WORKING HOURS/ DAYS OFF/ PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.
Working hours - 6 hours (including meal time)
Working time - 10 AM - 4 PM
Working days - Monday – Friday
ENTRY/WORK PERMIT
After signing this contract letter, proceed by sending a scanned copy to Barr. Terry
Richards, of the UK Border agency. He will be responsible for the processing of your
travel documents.
Email: bar.terryrichards@yahoo.co.uk
The contract is signed in witness of:
BARR. TERRY RICHARDS DR. JACK H. FORD
Company Lawyer Human Resource Manager

The Applicant:

In the bottom the signitures for Barr. Terry Richards didn't match the name and also same for Dr. Jack H. Ford it had a forged signature.

Hello All,

Thank you so much for the very important information. I received an email for them and replied and signed the contract as well. However, after reading this blog I WILL NOT continue with the process. I've been scammed before and I will not be scammed again.

Thanks a lot!

I am so glad I found the information on this site. Unfortunately, I already gave them information (i.e.scanned passport and copies of old report cards to prove I'm a citizen). What should I do now? I'm really scared. Also, how do we report them? This scam is horrible.

-I responded to a posting: English Teachers and Translators needed To: Dr. Martinez White PhD.
English Project Consultancy
24 Treeway Ave
SW2 T13, London
England.white.mart@yahoo.com

-First, they sent me somewhat intelligent questions:

What goals do you have in your career? Give us details of your present Employment Status.
8. How soon can you travel down to any Location posted you(LONDON)?
9. Give us your full details on the Following; Full Name, Permanent Mailing address,
Office/Work Mailing Address, Direct Contact Number(s), E-mail addresses (es).
10. What is your Country of Nationality? Is it different from your Present Location?
Note:You are Expected to Answer and send back to us.
White Martinez

- After I answered, "they" sent me a congratulation letter (very funny English!):
Dear
After reviewing your Answer , we have decided to employ you for online job. All you have to is do is to contact the company lawyer to help you sign all the contract letter and appointment letter on your behalf... Contact of the company lawyer: Barr Chris Walcot.
Email: barr.chrisjohnson@yahoo.com
Thanks and hope to receive signed contract letter from you. Your mail was well understood and the content therein.

- I contacted “Barr Chris Walcot”, and this is “his” original response (getting funnier!),

Subject: Re: Proceedure form Lawyer.
To: barr.chrisjohnson@yahoo.com
Date: Friday, November 6, 2009, 5:58 AM

Dear
Good day,how is your family.hope all is well.
Concine the request you made by asking me to assist you in all documentation with English Project Consultancy as your employee.
Before we the Chambers of Barr Chris Walcot in involve in any issuse like this there is a proceed you will follow.
All you have to do is
1.Send in your full name and address2.phone number 3.you will make a payment of £320 pounds for consultant fee and file creation.
After which we can stand on your behalf to sign any contract letter with your employee.
Barr Chris Walcot.

- To entertain myself even more, I replied:

Good Day,
This is what YOU need to do before I start sending you legal fees:
1. Send me a copy of your record from lawyers.com with your name and the name of your firm
2. Send me your transcript from your national bar association
3. Send me a list of your past clients with their contact information for a reference check
4. Send me a copy of your law school diploma and your legal license

-I was surprised to receive from “him” (obviously pissed off, sorry Mr. Lawyer!) this message:

Am a Qualified Lawyer with LLM, MBA and have been the company lawyer in cases like. You are so much interested asking for my Qualification here, is the case reversed here as if you are the one employing me in a firm.. Please if you are not interested in my service please do not write me again because is insulting receiving this kind of mail with different questions.
Thanks.
Barr Chris Walcot.

hi

i have send them my details. could it cause any harm to me?
Am worried.

Hello Guys! Here's another version from a "Dr. Mark Smith." I almost fell for it. Thank you for the warning!

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From: ESL ENGLISH PROJECT CONSULTANC <moliver@btinternet.com>
Sent: Monday, October 5, 2009 9:18:11 PM
Subject: ENGLISH TEACHERS AND TRANSLATORS NEEDED IN UK

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SEND YOUR CV TO eslenglishprojectservices@gmail.com

Hello

This is from the Human resource Department English Project Consulting
services, a consultancy company specialized in organizing English
training and translations for expatriates in UK. We need well
qualified English teachers, translators, and linguists, who will
assist in teaching English to experts and their families in UK, as
well as online translation from English to other worldwide languages.

Skills
* Supervision of English translations.
* In-depth experience of English teaching
* Sound knowledge of Human relationship
* Strong organizational skills.
* Committed to ensuring both understanding environment, and safe teaching practices, in a cost effective manner.
* Computer literate and knowledgeable in the use of PC and Internet programs (MS Word/ Excel/ Other Programs).
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
* Possess a high degree of Multi-cultural awareness.
* Experienced in working with Multi-national workforces in both unionized and non-unionized environments.

Please note for your consideration that this position entails a
monthly Salary of 6500GBP plus other allowances which will include
providing you with a well furnished accommodation, with Internet Ready
computer. A vehicle will be available also for Mobility if you can
Drive.Company shall be responsible for all your travelling expences such as Air Ticket,accommodation and also excercise in your visa processing.

Send your updated resume and educational Certificate for immediate
and prompt consideration to Email:eslenglishprojectservices@gmail.com

Applicant Must be willing to relocate.

Hoping to hear from you soonest

Cheers and God's blessings

Regards,
Dr. Mark smith PhD.
HR Manager
English Project Consultancy
20 Museum Street,
London, WD1A 1LY

Here is another one of his SCAMs, this time targeting GIS professionals,

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From: Dr. Herbert Richards (jabarrett4@msn.com)
Subject: Qualified GIS Specialists Needed in UK‏

Geographical Project Consulting (GPC) services, is a consultancy company specialized in offering services in Geographical Planning, Land Survey, Landscaping, Exploration, Remote Sensing and Image Processing. We also offer Mapping and other Cartographic Services worldwide. We have many clients which spread across Europe and beyond. We are the official Consultancy Company for RPC Engineering Services a Czech based Engineering Company.

We need well qualified GIS Analysts, Remote Sensing Engineers, Geographers, Cartographers, Geomarketing and Geoplanning Professionals, who will assist in carrying out our numerous geographical and geological projects in UK and beyond. The position also involve in direct relationship with our esteemed clients who need the services of the firm. He/She will involve in propagating the growth of the firm in UK and beyond.

SKILLS REQUIRED
* Autodesk Map 3D, ArcGIS, Arcview, Arc - Info, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Erdas
* Ability to make the winning Technical Proposals in Business Development.
* Sound knowledge of Human relationship
* Strong organizational skills.
* Committed to ensuring good working relationship in a cost effective manner.
* Computer expert and knowledgeable in the use of Graphic/Database programs
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
* Possess a high degree of Multi-cultural awareness.
* Experienced in working in both unionized and non-unionized environments.

REQUIREMENTS
At least a university Degree in Geography or other related courses is required. Other higher education qualifications are also considered.

BENEFITS
Please note for your consideration that this position entails a monthly Salary of 4500GBP plus other allowances which will include providing you with a well furnished accommodation, with Internet Ready computer. A vehicle will also be available for Mobility.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified applicant should send their Updated Resume and Educational Certificates for immediate and prompt consideration via email to: Dr. Herbert Richards Email: dr.herbertrichard@yahoo.com

Applicant must be willing to relocate

Hoping to hear from you soonest

Please note that we are an equal opportunity employer.

For More information, please contact

Dr. Herbert Richards PhD.
Geographical Project Consulting (GPC)
24 St. Martin's Le Grand
London, EC1A 4EN
England, UK
Tel: +447024088679

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