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Address6-8 Suffolk Street
London SW1Y 4HG
United Kingdom
Phonelocal: (020) 7451.1800
international: +44.20.7451.1800
Faxlocal: (020) 7930.9787
international: +44.20.7930.9787
Emailpe.london@dfa.gov.ph
Web sitehttp://londonpe.dfa.gov.ph/
NotesBeware of emailed job offers for childcare and other similar positions in the UK. These are all frauds.

• Since November 2008, no visas are granted for household workers from outside Europe. Work visas are only granted for highly-skilled positions, most of which require university degrees.

• No legitimate employment agency in the UK requires you to pay them any money. All fees would be paid by the employer.

• No legitimate employment agency in the UK uses a free email address from Yahoo, Gmail, or similar services.

• No legitimate employment agency in the UK uses a telephone number that begins with +4470 (070). These are non-geographic numbers available to anyone in the world.

• No legitimate business requests payment via Western Union.

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Liza
Sat, 7 May 2011 07:53 EDT
is this a scam?
How I wanted to contact Phlippine Embassy and since I saw this blogs please help me if this work is really existing...I sent all the needed requirements to this email adds applying as a cashier: Human Resources Department and Online Immigration Department britishonline.gov.immi@ukwicsagency.co.uk this is their reply:
HELLO LIZA,
THE HOTEL MANAGEMENT HAS MADE IT CLEAR THAT WE WILL ONLY TAKE CARE OF OUR APPLICANT AIR TICKET AND ACCOMMODATION YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR VISA PROCESSING.

THIS BODY OF BRITISH ONLINE IMMIGRATION HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE BRITISH IMMIGRATION HOME OFFICE.MORE OVER THEY HAVE BEEN SCREENING AND PREPARING DOCUMENTS FOR OUR WORKERS OUTSIDE EU FOR A DECADE NOW.AS PER OUR RECOMMENDATION FOR THIS LEGAL OFFICE,I OBLIGE YOU TO GO AHEAD AND MAKE YOUR PAYMENT TO RECEIVE YOUR DOCUMENTS OK.Please help if I should release the said 382 GB pounds. Employers, to what I believe, should shoulder expenses as to what we have dealt upon.
Thank you...
maria
Thu, 5 May 2011 22:53 EDT
Hello,

Thanks for your email. I am Mr. ............, I and my wife are always busy at work and we are looking for a male or female caregiver/nanny to look after 2 healthy happy sons (Josh) aged 5yrs and (Rodel)3rys. This is a full-time role 5 days per week with some weekend work required. The role would involve getting the kids up and ready for school, cleaning and tidying, ironing, grocery shopping.

I found your profile and phone number in one of the filipino job searching site, while I was searching for a filipino caregiver/nanny, who can take care of my kids at our absent, because I once employed a filipino as a cook when i was in Canada and Her service is really appreciated, so that was what gave me much confident to contact you as filipino, because I have known filipino to be very good in household work.

As flexibility is important this is a live-in position - own room with TV, DVD, Foxtel and unlimited Internet access (if you have a laptop or PC) and all food, utilities etc covered plus use of our car for personal use on weekends / during the week when available.

The proposed salary will be 2,300 GBP per month, while 200 GBP will be given to the her/him every week for the upkeep which will not be included in the basic salary.

Be rest assured that all expenses for your coming will be paid by me, except your Work permit fee which will be your responsility as directed by British Foreign Employment Agency (BFEA).

that is the exact message he sent me.
calyna
Wed, 4 May 2011 21:18 EDT
this is a scam dont believe them
People pls try to research first before giving money to people you dont know even if they are offering you such big amount of salary...

I almost believe this person Jonas mathias....he wasa very kind and accomodating..he calls me evryday and send me a contract , a visa application thru email . He even tells me he has a layer who works in UK Home Border Agency. ÜK Home Border Agency even send me a copy of the visa application....

Then they are already asking me 1000gbp for my COE-UKIMG2011 to be approved. It means that i need to be eligible to be working their i need personal funds even if i have a direct employer.

He`s been calling me and insisting to fill up the visa application form and send the money thru money transfer. that is when i doubted him. i research for COE-UKIMG2011 and found out that this is really a scam.

The messeges sent to other people were the messeges that was sent to me as well.

Its a good thing i researched first before i send the money.

So pls be careful in dealing with this kind of people. Dont waste your money.
Riza
Wed, 4 May 2011 11:05 EDT
Virgo Communication Ltd.
Dear Sir/Ma'm,

Please help me confirm about the approved job offer to me by this company, I want to know if they really hires me as their Administrative Assistant, I already paid the 350 GBP & 640 GBP. Now they are asking me to pay again for 800GBP. Is this the correct policy of U.K BA or not? they are requesting for an immediate payment to them what is the real website of the said company and the name of HR director and HR Manager? Thank you.
elaine
Wed, 4 May 2011 06:39 EDT
sir im wondering if this is a scam of job offer
Dr. Jonathan W. Swan
#4 Middleton Road
Crumpall, Manchester,
M8 5DS.
Mobile: +447045718833
Fax: 0161 654 9591
Position Reference: Nurse

SOFT COPY OF OFFICIAL LETTER OF APPOINTMENT

Date: 3rd May, 2011
Dear: Elaine L. Dagsan,


JOB OFFER / CONTRACT LETTER

With reference to your application for employment in pursuant to the service contract, we hereby notify you that your qualification was found suitable for the requirements of DR. JONATHAN SWAN after evaluation of details as contained in your CV.

Hereinafter, you shall be required to serve as Professional Nurse for DR. JONATHAN SWAN Clinic.

Fulfillments and requirements of DR. JONATHAN SWAN for a contract period of 4 years.

Should you accept this job offer, you'll be eligible to receive the following beginning on June 6th, 2011 which is your hire date.

Salary: Monthly salary of £3,200GBP (Three Thousand Two Hundred Great British Pounds) paid by your choice of check or direct deposit into a local or foreign account you would designate.
--- GBP £300 for Health Insurance
--- Free accommodations, private room, and sitting room and sit out. Internet ready computer and vehicle for mobility.
--- 2 weeks paid vacation twice a year.

ALLOWANCES/ ENTITLEMENTS
---Hazard/Inconveniences: £40.00 (Monthly)
---Car Maintenance: £89.00 (Monthly)
---Travel & Events: £50.00 (Monthly)

PAID LEAVE PERIOD
Employee is entitled to 1 month paid leave which can be taken once at a time or 2 weeks apart one different period.

The Employee will receive £150.00 Take home for each leave Period.

WORKING HOURS/ DAYS OFF/ PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.
Working hours - 6 hours (including meal time)
Working time - 10:00 Hours – 16:00 Hours
Working days - Monday – Friday.

Travel Guidance
Important : You are to adhere to the following travel instructions as your employer would be responsible for your travel arrangements hence your strict compliance is required so that you do not make any mistakes or have any problems on arrival here.

A Certificate of Eligibility is important to prove that your employer is sponsoring your travel down to the United Kingdom and to prove that you are eligible to take up a job position in United Kingdom before the UK Home Office send the hard copies of your traveling documents, Job Reference Number and your Interview Date to the nearest British Embassy or Consulate in your country or current location and the Certificate of Eligibility would be issued to you with your Reference Number and Interview Date.

You are to sign the contract letter after going through it and send a scanned copy indicating your intended travel date (For Flight Booking which your employer shall pay for) to the UK Home Office in charge of your applications via their email address ukbahomeoffice.gov.org@gmail.com for your Certificate of Eligibility, Visa, Reference Number, Interview Date and for their records and advice to your employer.

UK Home Office, Border Agency,
PO Box 3468, Sheffield,
S3 8WA,
United Kingdom
E-mail: ukbahomeoffice.gov.org@gmail.com

Inform them also of the date you wish to travel so that they can book your Flight Ticket
Which your employer would pay for.

We look forward to receiving you when you arrive here.

Dr. Jonathan Swan


Home Office Seal

Please enter your Full Name at the space provided below and sign where requested to signify acceptance of the terms and conditions.

Name of Employee

Signature and Date
sarah
Wed, 4 May 2011 03:53 EDT
nanny
is it true if someone send message in my phone that he needs nanny?i need to believe or not?pls advice...
calyna
Wed, 4 May 2011 03:11 EDT
scam
Dear Applicant,

We have noted the content of your e mail. Your employer Mr. Jonas Mathias came to our office and asked that we should treat your application with priority.

The UK Home Office wishes to inform you that the Flight Ticket has been confirmed, Please read the UK instructions for traveling documents.

Find below the necessary steps you will take to enable you obtain your Certificate of Eligibility.

(1)You are to fill properly the UK Visa Application Form leaving your employer's section blank in other for us help you in filling it appropriately.

(2)Send a scanned copy of your passport.

(3)Please find attached herewith appropriate and detailed information on your inquiry for the speedy processing of your traveling documents please read carefully.

The document is in Portable Document Format (PDF) so you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your system.

UK Border Agency,
PO Box 3468, Sheffield,
S3 8WA
United Kingdom.
Fax: +447024015622
E mail: ukborder.agency@britain.com
calyna
Wed, 4 May 2011 03:10 EDT
scam
How are you doing today? Hope that you are in good health as well.

Well, I want to let you know that the UK HOME OFFICE called me this morning and informed me of the reception of your signed contract letter which they are currently processing at the moment.

They will definitely get back to you as soon as they have sort out things regarding to the processing of your traveling documents okay. I have told them to treat your application seriously and it will be nice if we start processing your application now in other for it to be ready by or before your starting date because I have informed them to start the speedy processing of your travel documents faster enough cause we will need you to start earlier than the date that you have indicated in your Contract Letter. We demanded that you start by 20th of May.

Have a nice day ahead.

Claudia and my Kids send their kind regards to you and your family. Wishing a beautiful new week.

Cheers,

Jonas Mathias

he`s a fake , i almost believe him.
calyna
Wed, 4 May 2011 03:04 EDT
scam
Dearest Teacher,

I hope your week is moving well. After discussing your employment with my wife and my Lawyer, we have decided that you match our requirements so please find the attached Contract Letter that is approved by the UK Home Office. I would like to receive the phone number of your family members as soon as possible or you call me "anytime" if they would like to speak with me.

Important : You are to adhere to the following travel instructions as we would be responsible for your travel arrangements hence your strict compliance is required so that you do not make any mistakes or have any problems on arrival here.

Information for Travel

I received approval from the UK Home Office here in London to employ you, I have attached the approved contract letter issued for your review. I need to apply now for Certificate of Eligibility (COE-UKIMG2011) as UK Home Office instructed me for our application to be quickly considered, as that is important to prove that I am sponsoring your travel down to the UK and to prove that you are eligible to take up job position in UK.

You need to sign the contract after going through it and send a scanned copy indicating your travel date (For Flight Booking which I have already paid) , to the UK Home Office in charge of your application for the Certificate of Eligibility and your traveling documents for their records and advice to you, find below the contact details of the UK Home Office and contact them as soon as you sign the contract letter:

Home Office, UK Border Agency,
PO Box 3468, Sheffield,
S3 8WA,
United Kingdom
Fax : +44-7024015622
E mail: ukborder.agency@britain.com

On receipt of the Form COE-UKIMG2011 by me, I shall courier it to you with hard contract copies, prepaid flight tickets and any accompanying permit documents to enable you receive Visa. I am busy right now and would try to contact you via phone or you can reach me on (+44)7035916151 or (+44)7035916150 while you start doing the needful.

Do not hesitate to sign and send a scanned copy of the Contract Letter to the UK HOME OFFICE via their E-mail address above.

Note: make sure that you indicate your current location, nationality and desired date of departure.

We would wait to receive you when you arrive. Have a blissful new week.

Yours Faithfully
Jonas Mathias

For The Family.


i almost believe everything he said. we even had exchanges of email , i thought he`s really true. its a good thing i saw this site oy my god.
calyna
Wed, 4 May 2011 02:47 EDT
scam
How are you doing today? Hope you are having a wonderful day.

We were so glad to view your pictures and CV that you sent to us, we’ve gone through it and we fill that you can make a good match in been a English teacher for my wife.

We would need your service for a minimum of 6month and Maximum of 18-24 months but this is dependent on how fast my wife Claudia gets along with the English classes.

I intend going to my lawyer's office today to inform him about our decision to employ you so that he will prepare a contract letter for you. After which I will go to the office of the UK HOME OFFICE here in London to seek for their approval in the contract and also seek for their advice as they have the legal power vested on them to issue Work permits to worker that are coming to work in the UK.

Anyways, you shouldn't worry about been qualified for the position or not, the most important accessory to this job offer is your conduct and ability to impart knowledge to my wife (Claudia). Most importantly, you can speak and write good English. To the best of my knowledge, this is the need skill for this job offer okay.

We would need you to start as soon as possible but you still indicate your desired starting date.

You shall be treated by our family doctor, in saying this, you do not need a medical insurance. And also in as much as you will be living in our family house, we shall take care of your feeding and there is a house help that will be cleaning your room. Some other issues will sought out upon your arrival. Feel free to call any time via +4470457 60106

My wife Cluadia sends her greetings to you. Do take care of yourself and be good.

Cheers,

Jonas Mathias

For The Family.

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