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Sidenor Steel Company's name abused in a fraud to extract money from job seekers through Monster.com "Candidate Appointment @ CORPORACION Sidenor - Spain"
Posted by: Ashwinijha2007   2009-03-12  Category: Job Scams
http://http://www.ozu.es, http://buscar.ozu.es, www.ministryofinterior.fr.gd

I received the following letter from Sidenor agencia de contratación: Dear Ashwini K. Jha,



Congratulations over your success!!!



This is an Affirmation that your Experiences and Qualifications where found suitably qualified for the requirements of CORPORACIÓN Sidenor, your CV documents has Already Qualified / permits you to work in CORPORACIÓN Sidenor.



Now, you have to contact the MINISTRY OF INTERIOR for the acquisition of your work/residence permit papers which will empower you to live and work in Spain also sign the Contract agreement and send to MINISTRY OF INTERIOR.



THE MINISTERIO DEL INTERIOR CONTACT DETAILS BELOW:



ATTN: MRS. GRACE FERNANDEZ

DESIGNATION: PROCESSING ATTORNEY

MINISTERIO DEL INTERIOR

ADDRESS: C/ Sagasta, nº 22

(Madrid - España)

TEL: 0034-63-412-68-54

FAX: 0034-91-791-54-10

E-mail: ministryofinterior@ozu.es



Update us with the process between you and the MINISTRY OF INTERIOR incase of advice where necessary, and ensure you provide them their requirement quick for the fastest process from their office.



Also remember that any Expenses you make on the process of registering your documents shall be refunded back to you immediately you submit your expenses report to us via email. Also be informed that once the process is completed your hard copies will be delivered to any postal address of your choice.



Congratulations!!!



Regards.

Luis Xavier

Employee Relations

CORPORACION Sidenor

Barrio Ugarte s/n

ES-48970, Basauri,Spain

E-MAIL: sidenor.espana2@gmail.com

www.sidenor.com

They also had my appointment letter attached which is the following:

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Head office CORPORACIÓN Sidenor Oil Espana

Barrio Ugarte s/n ES-48970, Basauri,Spain

HR E-MAIL: hr@sidennor.com

WEBSITE: www.sidenor.com

TEL: 0034-666298013

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JOB REFERENCE NUMBER : CS-ESPANA/1606/260947/109/ES


DATED: 10th March, 09


SOFT COPY OF OFFICIAL LETTER OF APPOINTMENT


POSITION REFERENCE: ASHWINI KUMAR JHA


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


We have in file, your Resume, Job Application and other important data. After the evaluation of these documents, we found you qualified to work with our Team

Hence, Corporacion Sidenor - Spain. Seek to employ your services as an expatriate consultant for the provision of expatriate services as stipulated in the following acts in this document. This document embodies the approved Terms for the purpose of this contract.


1. JOB TITLE/UNIT



ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER


CONTRACT DURATION: 2 YEARS CONTRACT, (Renewable)


1.1 SCOPE OF WORK SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Appropriate monitoring/coordination services, planning and implementation, development, execution, responsible for the approval and purchases as shall be deemed necessary for job success.




Comprehensive infrastructure /management, policies initiation and approval of corrective actions, including regulatory agencies representatives, decisions making, changes incorporation when necessary.


Quality assurance, Quality control, corporate liaison work with one or more project team, or steering committee, senior managers and other key influences, possession and maintenance of outgoing and incoming policy and operations manuals.


Also include services related to project control system, services related to process control and electrical equipment and addition of 500mw gas turbine generating plant.


Services based on switchgear, short down and start-up of power transformers, combined and simple Cycle configuration, trouble- shooting, commissioning, maintenance and spare-holding services.


You shall also be expected to meet/liaise with the entire management board of Corporacion Sidenor - Spain For overview and updates bi-monthly.

2.0 CONSULTING PERSONNEL


You shall be expected to work lead a team of prime experienced project personnel’s with the mandate to provide excellent services.


2. JOB COMMENCEMENT/ LOCATION



The work Location will be within the new work metropolis of Corporacion Sidenor - Spain Facility Plant in Madrid. Further details included in your hard copy. You are to report immediately to the HR Manager upon arrival to conclude prospects of screening and other logistics.


4.0 SALARY INDICATION


You will be eligible to receive 15,000 Euros (Fifteen Thousand Euros - Only) –Basic (After tax) Monthly.



RESUMPTION DATE: 30 TH APRIL 2009 (Could be extended on application)


Salary can be transferred to any Bank designated by you and this must be in conformity with the present tax situation of the Country.


Work time shall be 40 hours work week for the Twelve (24) month contract term as such employee shall also be entitled to over-time allowance if employee work time exceeds the official stipulated hours. Salary shall also be liable to increments with time and employees' official promotions and position in service.






5.0 ALLOWANCES/ ENTITLEMENTS



Hazard/Inconveniences: 560.00 Euros (Monthly)

Car Maintenance: 1,089.00 Euros (Monthly)

House & Furnishings: 9,980.00 Euros (Yearly)

Entertainment & Recreation: 575.00 Euros (Monthly)

Travel & Events: 950.00 Euros (Monthly)


6. GRANTS & LOANS



Old Hem Housing Loan: 1-year service to Corporacion Sidenor - Spain. Is required for eligibility.

Starter’s amount will be 48,971.00 Euros

Can be re-paid within 10years with 0.00 Euros interest.

Lieu Car Loan: All Employees are eligible to apply.

Starter’s amount will be 22,045.00 Euros

Can be re-paid within 5years with 0.00 Euros interest.

New Orleans Business Loans: All Employees are eligible to apply.

Starter’s amount will be US$35,000.00 to 70,000.00 Euros

Contact the Accounts Department for more details.


7.0 PAID LEAVE PERIOD/ TRAVEL


All Employees are entitled to 2months Paid Leave which can be taken once at a time or 2weeks apart one different period.


All Employees will receive 5,880.00 Euros Take home for each leave Period.

Employer for each Inter-continental trip shall be paid 3,520.00 Euros flat rate travel/entertainment allowance to employee. Travel shall be by business class/first class flight, or otherwise if necessary.



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. 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.


8.0 EXPENSES BEFORE TRAVEL BY EMPLOYEES


Expenses made/incurred by the employee related to job before commencement of duties or Expenses made during Travel Plans, Processing of Travel Particulars ETC will be substantiated with receipts and Employer will re-imburse the Employee not later than Five (5) working days after submission of Employee’s expense Report and Receipts as proofs of such Expenses.




Employer however agrees to reimburse fully all Travel costs and Expenses made by Employee. The agreement hereby binds Employer and Employee in that re-imbursements will be made fully to Employees upon presentation of Expense Reports and Receipts of Expenses.


NON-EUROPEAN CANDIDATES:


It is our official policy that our employees must pay for their work permit processing fees, as we have promised free visa to all employees and as a proof of the readiness to join our team, they have to contact the MINISTRY OF INTERIOR and obtain these documents.


The agreement hereby binds Employer and Employee in that re-imbursements will be made fully to Employees upon presentation of Expense Reports and Receipts of Expenses



9. UPFRONT PAYMENT OF SALARIES




The first monthly salary shall be paid in advance before Candidates embark on journey to assume duty. This is to enable candidates settle all domestic needs before travel. As such no excuses will be entertained on assumption of duty relating to default.


Employees (Expatriates) are to note that 1-MONTH UPFRONT SALARIES are paid as soon as Employees Procure and Process the relevant Resident/ Work Permit Documents from the MINISTRY OF INTERIOR SPAIN and submit it to the Human Resources Department for Verification.


All payment of Salary after assumption of duty in SPAIN shall be 75% paid into an offshore account to be provided by employee with the remaining 25% paid locally in SPAIN, if accepted by the employee.


This is in line with the Valencia Expatriate Financial Statutory Laws.


10.0 BENEFITS/ACCOMODATION


All Employees are expected to reside at the Company’s Staff estate.


There are 3 Bedroom Flat Duplex.


Toyota Camry 2008 Model Brand New, for employees use during contract.


Dietary options, Customized cooks and Dieticians are available options.

Incase of local dishes, we have Chefs from various countries to handle such.







11.0 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 for employee and family.



12.0 OFFICE ASSETS TO BE PROVIDED BY EMPLOYER


Computer resources: Laptop Computer, 1.6 GHz Processor, 256 MB RAM, 24XCD-RW, 30GB Hard Drive, Floppy Drive, Integrated Network Adapter, Internal 56K

Modem, Spare Battery and Necessary Software. Full time Internet access is also made available.

Phones: Employer will provide each employee with one (1) landline and one (1) mobile telephone. This shall have a reasonable credit limit application per month.


13.0 SAFETY & SECURITY


Safety and Security of personnel (Local/Foreign) and Facilities on Job Locations and communities are no small issues, and have been seriously considered to ensure and assure hitch free operations.


All operations on Job Location are designed to adhere strictly to the Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy as applicable in the Oil and Gas Sector.


All expatriates are entitled to a free and mandatory safety courses on Job Locations to be delivered by qualified safety and environment experts.


All safety wears shall be provided by the Company at Job Locations such like Safety Coveralls, Gloves, Goggles, Helmet and Safety Shoes etc. as applicable in the Oil & Gas Sector.


14.0 TELECOMMUNICATION/ INTERNET FACILITIES


There are standard Telecommunication Facilities and Internet services at the disposal of all expatriates, and it shall be accessible to all Personnel (Local/Foreign) without any charge or expenses to be incurred.


Cellular Phones can be obtained by expatriates from the Local dealers/Service

Providers in Work Metropolis but must be used in accordance with the safety regulations on Job Locations.


15.0 ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Recreational/Sports Facilities shall also be made available at the disposal of all expatriates with no expenses to be incurred. Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service will also be made available to all Expatriates by the company's laundry and dry cleaning unit.



16.0 DOCUMENTS PROCESSING WORK/RESIDENCE PERMIT VISA.

The Employee is requested to contact the below office who shall be responsible for the process or his or her Valid Spanish Work/Residence Permit Visa and then should forward it to the HR of Corporation Sidenor - Spain for Verification and authenticity confirmation.


Hence any expenses incurred during this process shall be refunded to the candidate after 5 working days of payment.


THE MINISTRY CONTACT DETAILS BELOW:
ATTN: MRS. GRACE FERNANDEZ

PROCESSING ATTORNEY
MINISTERIO DEL INTERIOR

ADDRESS: C/ Sagasta, nº 22

(Madrid - España)
TEL: 0034-63-412-68-54 FAX: 0034-91-791-54-10

E-mail: ministryofinterior@ozu.es Website: www.ministryofinterior.fr.gd


Note that all Spanish based employees' are to report personally to our office with identification materials for signing and collection of hard copy of their contract documents. This is in line with the expatriate statuary law of the European Union in compliance with the EU. Terrorism Act. Find attached for other necessary related details of job.

Congratulations on your success,

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Your browser may not support display of this image.ENGR. GEORGE DUKAS – HR DIRECTOR

SIGNED…………….

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CORPORATION SIDENOR - SPAIN

HR TELEPHONE: TEL: 0034-666298013

FOR ENQUIRIES

EMPLOYEE SIGN: ……………………………

MOBILE: …………………………………….

ADDRESS: ……………………………….

PASSPORT NUMBER: ………………………………
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TOday I receive an email from ministryofinterior@ozu.es saying:

REF: SPAIN VISA/WORKPERMIT PROCESSING REQUIREMENT

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from ministryofinterior@ozu.es
to ashwini jha
date Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 2:01 AM
subject REF: SPAIN VISA/WORKPERMIT PROCESSING REQUIREMENT
mailed-by ozu.es

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REF: SPAIN VISA/WORKPERMIT PROCESSING REQUIREMENT

Attn: Ashwini

Dear Client,

With reference to priority instruction received from our client: here in
spain (recruitment agency), please be informed we have reviewed and
authenticated your documents including the hard copies of your appointment
papers which has been deposited on our desk for onward transmission to
your postal address.

Regards to the conversation with the human resources of your employing
company, based here in Spain concerning the processing and issuance of
your working permit/entry visa we confirm further details as follows.

In order to commence processing your working permit/entry visa into Spain,
you have to complete the copy of our applicant working / entry visa
registration form (ES/34). Return as scan e-mail attachment, along with
the below identification documents:

1, COPY OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT.

2, 2 PASSPORTS SIZED PHOTOGRAPH (COLORED OR BLACK.WHITE)

3. COMPLETE VISA FORM AS ATTACHED BELOW.

You have to complete the registration form and send along-with
pre-requisite processing fee as stated below:

A. WORK PERMIT FEE = 300.00 EUROS

B. COURIER DISPATCHMENT FEE =100.00 EUROS

C. RESIDENCE PERMIT FEE = 100.00 EUROS

D. ENTRY CLEARANCE = 200.00 EUROS

E. RELEASE DOCUMENTS= 200.00 EUROS

Send above total fee (900 euros nine hundred euros only) strictly via
western union or international money gram to the attention of the
visa-processing attorney:

FIRST NAME: GRACE

LAST NAME: FERNANDEZ

CITY: MADRID

COUNTRY: SPAIN

AMOUNT: 900 EUROS

Candidates who cannot pay through the above options due to country
restrictions should contact us via email for a bank account info.

Once the transfer is completed kindly scan the western union,
international money gram or bank transfer receipt as evidence of
remittance, so that we can proceed immediately the issuance of your work
permit/entry visa within 3 Spain working days and also secure your job
position, accordingly.

Note: in accordance with the contract agreement with your host employer
all expenses incurred in the process of obtaining your visa work and
residence permit shall be refunded back to you once your visa and work
permit has been confirmed.

We will send you by courier service the original work permit/entry visa
and all the hard copy documents via your forwarding address, please
indicate your preferred postal address while reverting with the work
permit requirements.

Thanks in advance for your kind understanding and co-operation as we
whilst immensely for your soonest co-operation.

TRULY YOURS,

MRS. GRACE FERNANDEZ
MINISTERIO DEL INTERIOR
ADDRESS: C/ Sagasta, nº 22
(Madrid - España)
TEL: 0034-63-412-68-54
FAX: 0034-91-791-54-10
E-mail: ministryofinterior@ozu.es
Website: www.ministryofinterior.fr.gd


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(TEXT APPLICATION)
A
P P L I C A N T
W O R K I N G
P E R M I
T / E N T R Y
V I S A R E G I S T R A T I O N
F O R M
( E S / 3 4 )
Name:
(Last Name)
(First Name)
(Middle Name)
Address:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________
(Blk/St/Bldg Name)
(City/Municipality)
(Province)
Telephone No.: (
)
Fascimile No.: (
)
Email Address:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Age:
Sex:
Female
Male
Religion:
Eye Colour:
Hair Colour:
Weight:
Height:
Civil Status:
Employment
Languages/Dialects
Disability:
JOB PREFERENCES:
Single
Status:
Spoken:
Visual Impairment
Wage Employment
Married
Employed
English
Hearing Impairment
Overseas : Specify country
_______________
Unemployed
Filipino
Orthopedic
Local
Widow/Widower
Displaced
Spanish
Speech Impairment
Separated
Worker
Japanese
Preferred
Motor Disability
______________________
French
Others (Pls. Specify):
Resigned/Retired
German
Others
ASSISTANCE NEEDED:
Training on Entrepreneurship/Livelihood
Business Counseling
Others _________________
*Work Experience: Start with the present job or most recent one
Inclusive Date
From
To
Position /Occupation
(month/yea (month/yea
Company Name
Address
r)
r)
_______________________ _________ _________
_______________________ _________ _________
_______________________ _________ _________
*Skills/Competencies: Indicate specific skills or competencies acquired through training and work experiences.
Trade/Occupation
Specialization/Expertise
Years of
Machine/Equipment Used
Experience
____________________________ _________________________________ _______________ ______________________
____
_____
__
____________________________ _________________________________ _______________ ______________________
____
_____
__
____________________________ _________________________________ _______________ ______________________
____
_____
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*Training Attended: List relevant courses taken in government/private training institutions & given appropriate certificates of
completion and/or attendance.
Conducted by
Duration
Specific Skills
Title
(Institution)
(No. of Hours)
______________________________________ ________________________________ ___________ ________________
_____
__
______________________________________ ________________________________ ___________ ________________
_____
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______________________________________ ________________________________ ___________ ________________
_____
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*Professional Licenses:
Any special license granted by any Professional Regulatory Board under the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC) or the Air Transportation Office (ATO), Land Transportation Office
(LTO) and any other licenses issued by competent authorities.
License Title
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________
*Certificates of Competence/Eligibilities:
Certificates of competence given and conferred by any authorized body
recognized by the government or issued by industry (e.g. Computer Programmer certified
by TESDA)
Certificate/s
Issued By
Date Issued
________________________________ ________________________________
________________________________
________________________________ ________________________________
________________________________
Highest Educational Attainment: Highest grade completed/education level.
Year Graduated/
Education Level
Course/Major
School/University
Year Last
Attended
_______________ ____________________ __________________________________ ______________ _______________
_
_
______
_______________ ____________________ __________________________________ ______________ _______________
_
_
______
_______________ ____________________ __________________________________ ______________ _______________
_
_
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Type of Visa Requested: (Tick Any)
a.) Employment
b.) Visit
c.) Study
d.) Tourism
e.) Business
Type of Passport: (Tick Any)
a.) Ordinary
b.) Official
c.) Diplomatic
a.) Passport Number
b.) Place of Issue
c.) Date of Issue
d.) Expiry Date
Have You Been To SPAIN before: (Tick Any)
a.) Yes
b.) No
If Yes, Give Date
Purpose of Visit
Duration Of Stay
Purpose Of Present
Duration Of Stay
Stay
a.) Passport Number
b.) Place of Issue
c.) Date of Issue
d.) Expiry Date
e.) Place Of Birth
Address Of Place You Intend To Stay In SPAIN: (Specify If Any)
Date Of Arrival In
Point Of Entry:
SPAIN:
Are You Traveling Alone: (Tick Any)
a.) Yes
b.) No
If Yes, Give Particulars Of People Traveling With You:
Name(s):
Other Name(s):
Date Of Birth:
Place Of Birth:
Relationship:
Surname First
_______________ ____________________ __________________________________ ______________ _______________
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_
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_______________ ____________________ __________________________________ ______________ _______________
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_______________ ____________________ __________________________________ ______________ _______________
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_______________ ____________________ __________________________________ ______________ _______________
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_______________ ____________________ __________________________________ ______________ _______________
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______
_______________ ____________________ __________________________________ ______________ _______________
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I hereby certify that all the information herein given by me is complete, true and correct. Should any information
given by me during process to obtain the Working Permit/Entry Visa proved to be untrue; I may be liable to denial
of Visa.
________________________________
________________________________
Date Accomplished
Signature
OFFICAL ONLY
(Office Use Only)
Application
Application NOT
Final Approval
Date of Approval
Recommended
Recommended
Name Of Officer
Rank Of Officer
Authorised Signature
-----------------------------------------------You may detach-------------------------------------------------REQUIREMENT FOR
WORKING/VISITOR/ BUSINESS/ TOURIST VISA
Duly completed Applicant Registration Form (Form ES/34), MUST be accompanied with the followings:
.
1. Candidates with European passport pay 600 EUROS while non-European passport holders pay 900EUROS.
2. Applicant’s valid passport. This must be valid for at least SIX months.
3. Letter of invitation for business/visiting visa. Letter to indicate nature of business and duration of visit.
4. Evidence of vaccination against Yellow Fever.
Note.
1. Two working days are required for Visa processing.
2. False information and /or incomplete Visa supporting documents may delay the granting or cause the rejection of Visa
request.
3. Visa processing fee should be made payable strictly by WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER.


So now they are asking me to deposit money from Western Union. The pictures they have used while signing my appointment letter is that of a person who has been dead for a year now. Besides, their web sites are also fakes.







  Comments
   sowhatif04, 2009-07-18
I recieved the same thing yesterday and smelled a scam. I told the sender that the US Consulate in Spain wanted to reach out to them on my behalf and today July, 18,2009 I got a horrible email from the sender. SCAMMERS don't send money

   nina, 2009-06-23
i received the same.thanks for the info,im aware now that this a kind of email scam..


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