Email Fraud Alert received from: Lara
I recently received an email with this subject line: Australia Job Vacancy (Apply Now) and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please.
The full contents of the suspected fraudulent (phishing / scamming) e-mail appear below:
From: 21@daum.net [mailto:mrswilson21@daum.net]
Sent: 28 September 2014 12:36 PM
To: aupocruise@blumail.org
Subject: Australia Job Vacancy (Apply Now)
P&O Cruise Line Australia
Office Address: Level 5, 15 Mount Street
North Sydney NSW 2060
Postal Address: PO Box 2006
Tol Free: (02) 9218 58000
www.pocruises.com.au
Email: (aupocruise@blumail.org)
Dear Applicants,
JOB ID: POC/AU/ LV/425-001/014
Welcome to the World of P&O Cruise Line International
At P&O Cruise Line we‘re committed to surrounding our guests in luxury and treating them with exceptional care while on board.
It’s P&O Cruise Line policy not to discriminate against any employee or candidates for employment because of RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, and MARITAL OR VETERAN STATUS.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. Accommodation: Provided by company
2. Ticket to (Australia): Provided by company (Including during Vacation)
3. Medical & Insurance: Provided by company
4. Insurance and Pension According to Australia Labor laws
5. Vacation: 60 days every year
6. Salary: AUD $5000 per Month & Above
7. Contract: 6 months, 1 year, 2 years (All depends on you) & Part Time
8. Extra time AUD $170 per hour
The management will secure a visa/working permit for any qualified applicant.
VISA FEE, ACCOMMODATION & FLIGHT TICKET will be paid by the company.
To apply for any positions, send the below details to our office on (aupocruise@blumail.org)
1. Cover letter (1 page maximum):
2. Curriculum Vitae (Resume):
3. Certificate and reference letters:
4. Available date:
5. Passport or National Id number:
6. Position applying for:
Below are the positions available on Shipboard Employment
Deck Crew Cruise Directors Disc Jockeys Expedition Leaders
Hosts and Hostesses Naturalists Shore Excursion Managers
Water Sports Instructors Youth Counselors Cosmetologist
Fitness Directors Medical Staff Air/Sea Reservation Agents
Bartenders Gift Shop Positions Photographers
Junior Assistant Pursers Information Technology Staff
Administration Assistants Customer Service Representatives Casino Staff
Cruise Staff Entertainers Gentleman Host
Lecturers Production Managers Shore Excursion Staff
Lifeguards Beauticians Massage Therapists
Fitness Instructors Personal Trainers Bar Stewards
Bedroom Stewards Hospitality or Hotel Managers Deckhands
Pursers Dance Instructors Booking Agents
Sales and Marketing Positions Engineering Department Crew
Art Auctioneer Assistant Cruise Director Audio Visual Coordinator
Casino Staff Cruise Consultant Cruise Directors
Dance Instructor Disc Jockeys
Dive Instructors/Lifeguards/Water Sports Instructors Entertainers
Gentlemen Hosts Social Hosts and Hostesses Sound and Light Technician
Able Seaman Assistant Chief Engineer Bosun
Naturalists Photographer Port Lecturer/Lecturer
Shore Excursion Staff/ Assistant Shore Excursion Manager
Production Managers Shore Excursion Manager Youth Counselors
Art Auctioneer Assistant Cruise Director
Assistant Shore Excursions Manager Casino staff Cruise Consultant
Cruise Director Dance Instructor Disc Jockey
Dive Instructor Gentlemen Host Lecturer/ Special Guest Speaker
Naturalist Photographer Port Lecturer
Shore Excursions Manager Social Host/Hostess Youth Counselors
Audio Visual Coordinator Disc Jockey Entertainers
Production Manager Sound and Light Technician
Captain Carpenter Chief Electrician Chief Engineer Chief Officer
Chief Radio Officer First Assistant Engineer First Officer
Quarter Master Motorman Oiler Safety Officer
Security Officer Staff Captain Baker Bar Back
Bar Manager Bartender Buffet Server
Butcher Busboys Chef de Partie Cocktail Server
Dining Room Head Waiter Dining Room Manager Executive Chef
Food and Beverages Manager General Cook Maitre d’ Hotel
Pastry Chef Sous Chef Wine Steward Chief Purser
Purser Staff Cabin Steward/ess Chief Cabin Steward
Chief Steward/Housekeeper Laundry Staff Accountant
Bellman Computer Systems Manager/IT Gift Shop Manager
Gift Shop Sales Assistant Hotel Manager IT Staff Program Coordinator
Receptionist Beauty Therapist Fitness Instructor Hair Stylist
Manicurist Massage Therapist Nurse Physician
Spa Attendant Nurses Doctors Casino Manager
Assistant Casino Manager Casino Dealer / Croupier Slot Technician
Cashier Beauty Salon Manager Assistant Beauty Salon Manager
Beauty Therapist Hair Stylist / Hairdresser Massage Therapist
Acupuncturist Nail Technician Aerobic & Fitness Instructor
Alternative Instructor Cruise Director Assistant Cruise Director
Social Hostess Cruise Staff Disc Jockey / DJ Fitness Instructor / Trainer
Youth Activities Coordinator / Youth Counselor Golf Instructor
Staff Captain Safety Officer First Officer Second Officer
Third Officer Junior Third Officer Chief Radio Officer
Radio Officer Security Officer Deck Attendant Chief Engineer
1-st Engineer 2-nd Engineer 3-rd Engineer Hotel Service Engineer
Motorman Fitter Wiper Chief Electrician
Electrician Chief Air Conditioning Technician Air Conditioning Technician Plumber Upholsterer Fireman
Guest / Headline Entertainer Lounge Performer Cruise Director
Production Show Singer / Lead Vocalist Production Show Dancer
Show Band / Orchestra Musician Lounge Groups Cocktail Pianist Classical Trio / String Quartet Piano Bar Entertainer High Tech / Sequenced Duos
Calypso / Island Band Strolling Strings Stage / Production Manager
Assistant Stage / Production Manager Sound & Light Technician / Stage Staff
Sound & Light Technician / Stage Staff Youth Activities Coordinator / Youth Staff
Buffet Steward / Stewardess Bar Accountant Bartender
Bar Boy / Bar Utility Dining Room Junior Waiter / Waitress
Dining Room Assistant Waiter / Waitress Dining Room Waiter / Waitress
Dining Room Head Waiter / Waitress Maitre D’/Restaurant Manager
Executive Chef / Chef De Cuisine Executive Sous Chef
Sous Chef Chef De Partie Demi Chef De Partie
Commis 1 (First Cook) Commis 2 (Second Cook) Commis 3 (Third Cook)
Cook Trainee Crew Cook / Crew Cook Assistant / Crew Cook Trainee
Crew Cook Utility / Crew Messman Provision Master / Storekeeper
Assistant Provision Master / Storekeeper Pastry Chef Supervisor
Assistant Pastry Chef Supervisor Pastry Man Pastry Trainee
Baker Supervisor Assistant Baker Supervisor Baker
Baker Trainee Galley Steward / Galley Cleaner Dishwasher / Pot washer
Gift Shops Manager Assistant Gift Shops Manager Chief Housekeeper
Shop Assistant / Gift Shop Sales Associate Chief Housekeeper
Assistant Chief Housekeeper Floor Supervisor Head Room Steward / Stewardess
Cabin Steward / Stewardess / Cabin Attendant Assistant Cabin Steward / Stewardess
Bell Captain Room Service Attendant / Bell Boy Cleaner / Utility Cleaner
Laundry Supervisor Assistant Laundry Supervisor Laundry Man / Linen Keeper
Pool Attendant Revenue Accountant Cost Accountant
Cruise Sales Consultant Assistant Shore Excursion Manager Crew Purser
Shore Excursion Manager Junior Assistant Purser / Guest Service Associate
Assistant Purser Chief Purser / Hotel Manager Purser
Deputy Purser / Assistant Hotel Manager Shipboard Systems Manager
Computer Systems Hardware Technician Internet Manager
Golf Instructor Scuba Diving / Water Sports Instructor Bridge Instructor
Dance Instructors Texas 42 Instructor Arts & Crafts Instructor
Caricature Artist Clergy / Religious Services
Below are the positions available on Corporate And Shore Operations Employment;
Accounting Clerk, Air Settlement Revenue Accounting Supervisor
Accounting Clerk II Custom Air Agent Production Coordinator
Manager, Marketing Services Documentation Agent Passenger Reception Agent
Cruise Line Representative / Expeditor Dispatcher Facilities Manager
Technical Superintendent Commodities Purchasing Agent Purchasing Agent
Receiving/ Auditing Clerk Receiving Clerk Analyst / Developer II
Senior Programmer Analyst (JAVA, C++, HTML) Computer Operator
Payroll Manager Crew Medical Coordinator Graphic Designer
Call Centre Manager Sales Manager Reservations Supervisor
Cruise Assistance Desk Representative (Outbound Sales)
Inside Sales Representative Reservations Sales Agent Imaging Indexer
Personnel Coordinator Scheduling Coordinator General Clerk II
Accounts Payable Staff Bookkeeper Operations Analyst
Senior Business Analyst Senior Staff Accountant Staff Accountant
Tour Accounting Administrative/Clerical Administrative Assistant
Administration Manager Customer Service Human Resources
IT Lead Developer Manager Deployment & Itinerary Planning
Operations Administrator Part-Time Data Entry Payroll Clerk
Software Engineer Air Operations Pier/Airport Expediter
Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) Coordinator Seasonal Air Operations Agent
Seasonal Corporate Air Ticketing Agent Marketing / PR
Account Executive Brand Manager Field Representative
Marketing Research Analyst Media Relations Purchasing Agent
Vice President of Marketing Reservations/ Sales
Inside Sales Representative Outside Sales Representatives
Reservations Sales & Service
To apply for any positions, send the below details to our office on (aupocruise@blumail.org)
1. Cover letter (1 page maximum):
2. Curriculum Vitae (Resume):
3. Certificate and reference letters:
4. Available date:
5. Passport or National Id number:
6. Position applying for:
Thanks & Regards
Management
P&O Cruise Line AUSTRALIA
Email: (aupocruise@blumail.org)
Skype Chat: pocruise
The above email was sent by “mrswilson” from this email address: mrswilson21@daum.net
I, Lara, have the following thoughts/comments on this suspected fraudulent email message from “mrswilson”:
Good Day
My friends son, Herman Jonker has confirm job letter and Contact received confirmation of employment aboard P & O Cruise Line Australia for a Chef after submitting an application form as per below mail we are from South Africa.
Could someone kindly confirm if this is legit or a scam prior to commencing ?
They asked me to sign the Letter of Invitation and forward it to the Sydney Immigration office of Australia for the processing of my visa/working permit, with email address: australiaimmigration@diplomats.com
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