Email Fraud Alert received from: Carys
I recently received an email with this subject line: JOB ID NUMBER: SCL/121AU/019201 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 Star Cruise Line Administrative Department:
Dear Sir/Madam,
The management of Star Cruise Line searching for international serious applicants that have team work experience and must work in accordance with the company rules and regulation;
JOB ID NUMBER: SCL/121AU/019201.
We have 136 available vacancies; monthly Salary ranges from 3400-USD and above. The minimum age requirement is 18 years. Working onboard Star Cruise Line ship does require hard work and discipline. It is common for employees to work 6 days a week and sometimes 10 hour days.
We take great pride in respecting every employee as an individual and our objective is to foster an environment that is challenging, rewarding and provides an opportunity for both professional and personal growth.
THIS IS THE JOB POSITION: Able Seaman Entry Level, Fitness Instructor, Assistant Bar Manager, Assistant Chief Housekeeper, Food and Beverage Assistant, Food and Beverage Manager, Assistant Pastry Chef, Accountant, Bar Manager, Bartender, Bar Waiter and Waitress, Butcher, Cabin Steward Stewardess, Cashier, Casino Dealer, Chief Housekeeper, Cleaner, Comedians, Computer Technician, Crew Purser, Cruise Staff, Disc Jockey, Doctor, Nurse, Electrician, Engine Mechanic, Florist, Gift Shop Staff, Guest Services Coordinator, Hair Stylist, Chef, Host/Hostess, Laundry Staff, Maitre D`, Massage Therapist, Nail Technician, Photographer, Plumber, Pool Attendant, Production Manager, Radio Officer, Receptionist, Retail Sales Person, Safety Officer, Salon Manager, Scuba Diving Instructor, Security Officer, Shore Excursion, Show Dancer, Singers/Band, Sound Light Technician, Stage Staff, Waiter, Waitress, Video Technician, Assistant Production Manager.
If you are interested in any of the position listed above, send your updated Curriculum Vitae, 2 passport size photos and your interested position. Send your information to HR Department of Star Cruise Line email address: starcruisesline@consultant.com
As soon as we receive message indicating your interest in this employment program with the requirements, we will proceed with your working documents.
Star Cruise Line
HR and Administrative Department
Australia – Level 8, 401
Sussex St,
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Website: www.starcruiseline.com
Email: starcruisesline@consultant.com
The above email was sent by “client” from this email address: aujob109@daum.net
I, Carys, have the following thoughts/comments on this suspected fraudulent email message from “client”:
Really?