I received an appoitment letter from Chevron GAS FLARING PROJECT IN UNITED KINGDOM. Supprisingly, the letter did not mention any contact number/email id of the company HR and which led to my investigation on the net. Thankfully, i found out this is a fraud. BEWARE, BEWARE...here's the letter:
From: CHEVRON LIMITED UK [chevronuklimited@googlemail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 8:28 PM
To: antima gupta
Subject: Congratulations!!! Congratulations!!! Congratulations!!!
Attachments: SUCESS LETTER CLUK.doc; TERMS OF AGREEMENT CHEVRON UK.doc
Dear Antima Gupta,
Top of the day
How are you doing today hope all is well with you and your family?
Congratulations!!! Congratulations!!! Congratulations!!!
This is an Affirmation that your Experiences and Qualifications where found suitably qualified for the requirements of CHEVRON LIMITED UK, OIL AND
GAS FLARING PROJECT IN UNITED KINGDOM .
This documents attached embodies the approved Terms for the purpose of this contract.
Now, you have to make contact immediately with the Uk immigration services here in United Kingdom for the procurements /acquisitions of your Visa
/Resident and work permit papers as we are having contract agreement and proper understanding with them.
As soon as you make contact with them and their requirements are duly received they shall send to you Via DHL courier all your necessary
immigration traveling documents including the hard copies of your contract documents to your postal address within 72 working hours.
This is the normal process here in United Kingdom and as soon as you secure all the necessary approval from the Uk immigration services you shall be
paid your first month salary, flight ticket and other monitory benefit to enable you take care of your local expenses before embanking on your trip to
Uk.
This is to mark the employee's seriousness /readiness to join CHEVRON OIL AND GAS COMPANY
SEE UK IMMIGRATION CONTACT BELOW:
UNITED KINGDOM IMMIGRATION SERVICES
5TH FLOOR COUNTING HOUSE,
53 TOOLEY STREET,LONDON SE1 2QN,
UNITED KINGDOM
Contact person: .................BARR.ANDREW PETERS
Position: ............................HEAD OF VISA PERMIT OPERATION
EMAIL;................................ uk.immigrationservices@lycos.com
Tel:.................................. +447031926404
You are to send them all some of your information,like phone numbers,address, and some other official information.
Update us with the visa process between you and the Uk immigration incase of advice where necessary.
Congratulations!!!
Best Regards,
MRS JUEAN WILLAMS
HEAD OF RECRUITMENT
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CHEVRON LIMITED UNITED KINDOM,
35 Brookfield Road,
Ilford,,
London,
United Kingdom.
Job ID: PSC/JV/CLUK 01246-07 UK Date: 29/05/ 07
ATTENTION: ANTIMA GUPTA
RE: SUCCESS LETTER
We refer to your earlier forwarded application for job engagement with relations to the Chevron Limited United Kingdom Oil / Gas Company; Oil /Gas Flaring Project in UK and job reference number: Job ID: PSC/JV/CLUK 01246-07 UK
On the above subject matter, the CLUK management hereby congratulates you on your successful emergence based on detailed recruitment by our official recruitment consultants; the CLUK RECRUITMENT SERVICE LONDON.
Further details are as follows:
DESIGNATION:
HR/ ADMINISTRATION
SALARY:
GBP 8,920.00(Eight Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty Pounds Sterlings only) monthly/ take-home (After tax), Dollar or Euros equivalent depending on home country and currency preference.
JOB LOCATION: In the oil rich Ilford region of United Kindom.
START DATE:
You shall be expected to resume on site on the 29th of JUNE 2007.
Herein, you have been forwarded employers prototype of contract terms and conditions via e-mail (Attached) for your perusal and digest; on your satisfaction and agreement with terms and response, you shall be expected to start your job processes and will be sent hard copy of contract document through the DHL courier services for endorsement via your Local Representative. Agreements will also be signed during the job processes.
JOB PROCEEDING/REQUIREMENT:
All employees successfully screened and recruited for the CLUK"OIL/GAS FLARING PROJECT" (And not presently possessing a valid United Kingdom Residence and Work Permits Clearance Papers) shall be expected to personally incure all expenses as shall be related to the processing, procurement and acquisition of their necessary permits clearance papers with the United Kingdom Immigration Services and shall be duly reimbursed and will be substantiated with receipts and the employer will reimburse the employee not later than Five (5) working days after submission of employees expense report and receipts.
You shall be required to furnish us with your valid United Kingdom residence and work permits papers on or before the 10TH OF JUNE, 2007 as a proof of readiness to join the CLUK project team in the due time as stipulated above for your job resumption with the CLUK in United Kingdom and also to enable you receive your first monthly salary including your due entitlements/emoluments prior to your departure for services with the CLUK in United Kingdom.
However, for expatriate services employees who do not presently posses their valid United Kingdom residence and Work Permits papers, they are to make contact with the address given below for directives and assistance on the acquisition and procurement of their valid residence and work permits papers with the UK Immigration Services here in United Kingdom.
UK IMMIGRATION SERVICES
5th FLOOR, Counting House,
53 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QN,
United Kingdom.
E-Mail: uk.immigrationservices@lycos.com
Tel: + 447031926404
Fax- +447014222768
Contact Person: Barr. Andrew Peters
Designation: HEAD OF VISA/PERMITS OPERATIONS.
Note that all United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom in compliance with the U.N. Terrorism Act. Find attached for other necessary related details of job.
Congratulations on your success,
DR MARK DONALDS
HEAD, EXP. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
CLUK, UNITED KINGDOM
CC: General Manager,
Expatriate Technical Support Services,
CLUK, United Kingdom.
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TERMS OF AGREEMENT
FOR CARRYING OUT EXPATRIATE HR/ ADMINISTRATION PROVISION IN THE CHEVRON LIMITED UK OIL/ GAS; "GAS FLARING PROJECT IN UNITED KINGDOM.
BETWEEN CHEVRON LIMITED UK OIL /GAS AND CLUK RECRUITMENT SERVICE LONDON.
EXPATRIATE HR/ ADMINISTRATION
PROVISION FOR THE GFP AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this
29TH day of MAY 2007, between CLUK incorporated under the Laws of United Kingdom (hereinafter called CLUK which ________expression shall where the context so admits include its successors-in-title and assigns) of the one part and CLUK RECRUITMENT SERVICE LONDON; with registered office at 35 Brookfield Road,Ilford,London.
Of United Kingdom as first party (hereinafter referred to specifically as contractor and
as second party and hereinafter jointly called "CONSULTANT of the other party; WHEREAS:
ARTICLE 1.
Chevron UK desires to secure the services of a competent contractor to provide hr/ administration services and others as specified to first party contractor.
1.1 CONTRACTOR AND CONSULTANT represents to CHEVRON; that it has the technical competence necessary for carrying out all the services, duties and obligations specified in this contract on the part of CONTRACTOR to be assumed and performed and has agreed to carry out the same in accordance with the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
1.2
ARTICLE 2: CONTRACT PERIOD
The contract period shall be for Contract duration: The contract shall last for duration of (12) consecutive months; one (1) year and could be renewed only if employer is satisfied with employee's services. This is with effect from the 29TH JUNE 2007.
ARTICLE 3: FEES FOR SERVICES AND TERMS OF PAYMENTS
3.1 CHEVRON UK shall pay CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANTS on satisfactory performance of the services stated in Article 1, through 1st party contractor the sum BPS 8,920.00(Eight Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty Pounds Sterlings only) monthly or Euros/Dollar equivalent depending on employees home country.
3.2 CHEVRON UK shall pay for services rendered in Article 1 by cheque presented on a monthly basis at the rate stated in Article 3.1.
3.3 Payments of undisputed invoices will be made by CHEVRON to the CONTRACTOR monthly.
3.4 CHEVRON shall pay all of the fees in Article 3.1 in BPS, dollars or Euros equivalent depending on employees home country and shall be paid; 75% to an offshore account provided by contractor and 25% locally.
The employee will be reimbursed by the employer for reasonable moving expense incurred only as a result of relocation or early termination of leases, storage charges; procurement of travel documents (flight tickets), immunizations etc. Reimbursements shall be made before employees embark on journey not later than Five (5) working days after submission of employees expense report and receipts, this after the acquisition of relevant traveling papers through their local representatives assistance from the Immigrations/Internal affairs ministry in United Kingdom.
Employer for each intercontinental trip shall pay ₤2,520.00 flat rate travel/entertainment allowance to employee. Travel shall be by business class/first class. 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.
3.5 COMFIRMED EMPLOYEES
Confirmed employees are those employees that have successfully acquired and forwarded his/her necessary permits clearance papers to the employers management-duly certified by the UK Immigration Services/Federal Ministry Of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom). Then they shall be entitled to article 3.0-3.4 above.
3.6 OTHER BENEFITS
. Quality single or family housing in company community.
. Personal effects shipment and excess baggage allowances.
. Access to some of the finest social and recreational facilities in United Kingdom.
. Free medical care in United Kingdom for you and your family for contract duration.
. Excellent educational assistance benefits with family status contracts.
. Complete meals also for you and your family as deemed
appropriate.
. Life insurance Policy.
. Maximum and efficient security both in work place and housing
Community.
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: the employer will provide each employee with one (1) landline and one (1) mobile telephone. This shall have a reasonable credit limit application per month.
Local transportation: Shall be fully provided for employee and family by employer.
Adequate private office space in a conducive and comfortable work environment shall be provided for each employee.
. Employees shall be authorized three (3) times paid vacation during the term of the contract, to be used at the employees discretion after duly informing and receiving approval from employers management. Employer will pay for travel expenses (i.e. flight tickets) and flat rate travel allowance of BPS₤2,520.00.
ARTICLE 4: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT/OTHER BENEFITS
4.1 Unless otherwise stated in a superseding document, the Contract Administrator of CHEVRON UK; OIL/GAS FLARING PROJECTS shall maintain general administration and management of the project and all progress reports should be addressed CHEVRON UK; OIL/GAS FLARING PROJECTS to him.
ARTICLE 5: ASSIGNMENT
5.1 The CONTRACTOR shall not assign or transfer any or all of its rights, responsibilities or obligation under this Agreement without the prior written consent of CHEVRON, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. However, CHEVRON shall be entitled without such consent to assign the transfer of any or all of its rights, responsibilities, obligations and liabilities under this Agreement to any affiliate of CHEVRON or its co-venturer subject to prior written notification.
ARTICLE 6: INDEMNITY
The CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify and hereby indemnifies CHEVRON in respect of all third party claims arising from the performance of this contract.
ARTICLE 7: FORCE MAJEURE
7.1 Not withstanding any thing herein stated, neither party should be considered in default in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement as a result of Force Majeure.
The term "Force Majeure" shall include but not limited to Act of God, War, Nation wide strike, Lockout, Riot and Civil commotion. A strike or Lockout embarked upon by only the CONTRACTORS personnel shall not be deemed to be included in this term.
7.2 If an interruption of work occurs as a result of "Force Majeure" for up to seven (7) days, 70% of the basic daily fees shall be paid as standby.
However, if such suspension results in CONTRACTOR not being able to perform its duties for more than seven (7) days, then CHEVRON may at its option elect to continue the implementation of this Agreement at adjusted standby rates to be negotiated by CHEVRON and CONTRACTOR or to terminate the contract.
ARTICLE 8: TERMINATION
8.1 This Agreement may be terminated: -
(i) If the services stated in Article 1 and are not rendered satisfactorily.
(ii) If the duration of the Agreement stated in Article 2 expires and no extension has
been given.
(iii) Under Force Majeure as stated in Article 7.0
ARTICLE 9: DEFAULT OF CONTRACTOR
9.1 In the event of default by CONTRACTOR or non-compliance by CONTRACTOR with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, CHEVRON shall give notice to CONTRACTOR specifying areas of default and CONTRACTOR shall have ten (10) calendar days to rectify to CHEVRON satisfaction, the said default(s). If CONTRACTOR does not rectify to CHEVRON satisfaction, the said default(s) within ten (10) days of receipt of the notice, CHEVRON may proceed with termination of this Agreement subject only to settlement of all payments due and outstanding at the time of termination.
ARTICLE 10: ADDRESSES FOR NOTICE
All notices and other communication required to be given hereunder by one party to the other shall be in writing and shall be sufficiently given if sent by post, faxed or delivered by hand to the addresses hereunder.
In case of CHEVRON:
THE PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR;
CHEVRON;
OIL/GAS FLARING PROJECTS,
UNITED KINDOM.
In case of CLUK RECRUITMENT SERVICE LONDON :
The Managing Director,
CLUK RECRUITMENT SERVICE LONDON
35, Brookfield Road,
Ilford London,
United kingdom.
Notice shall be deemed to have been properly given if delivered by hand or registered post, fourteen (14) days after dispatch or postage.
ARTICLE 11: ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement embodies the entire understanding of the parties hereto and any prior representation or arrangements are hereby superseded.
ARTICLE 12: ATTESTATION
AS WITNESS, the hands of the duly authorized representatives of the parties, the day and year first above written;
SIGNED AND DELIVERED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF: CHEVRON
BY:
MRS.JUEAN WILLIAMS
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR; SIGNATURE
CHEVRON;
OIL/GAS FLARING PROJECT.
UNITED KINGDOM.
In the presence of:
NAME:
SIGNATURE:
ADDRESS:
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DESIGNATION:
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SIGNED AND DELIVERED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF CLUK RECRUITMENT SERVICE LONDON:
BY
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Managing Director CLUK RECRUITMENT SERVICE UNITED KINGDON
AND:
Consultant
In the presence of:
NAME:
SIGNATURE:
ADDRESS:
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