India - Beware of Maid Services

1. They take money in advance with promises to return if they do not find a suitable maid for you.

2. They do show you people for they are genuinely trying to provide a search service.

3. If ask for a return of the deposit, they just keep promising of doing it. You may be helpless as you belong to a different city.

4. Go yourself to get the money back. You will be given a cheque for the refund, it could be a post-dated one as they may claim to be short of funds for the moment. 

5. You wait for the period and deposit the cheque in the bank only to find after a few days that it would bounce. This despite the fact that you have informed them that you are going to en-cash the cheque. 

6. They have to maintain an image, so they make a part payment on being questioned. 

7. Obviously you would have to make several attempts before you get the remaining money. 

8. Meanwhile the staff may try to get personal with you, and may ask money for their own business venture. You have to do this in secrecy as the other staff of the organisation should not know. 

9. Sometimes they might even claim that they have alighted people on train to reach you. You trust his words and wait at the station, only to learn that the people you are expecting have not arrived. 

This is a post for people depending on online services in India. Our particular case is from the city of Pune in Maharashtra. It's strange in this land that banks take no action against such people who issue cheques that would bounce. I will post the details of the service provider shortly.

More on this in my blog:
http://tostruggleistoliveinindia.blogspot.in/2014/03/indian-railways-and-two-missing-ladies.html

I do not suspect fraud - But it might be a gamble with AAP - Here's a message from them

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Fake Jobs from UK and response from Ciber Crime Cells in India

Dear Reader,

I had forwarded the emails mentioned in my posts mentioned below to Ciber Crime Cells in all of the Indian states for their notice.

i. Fake Mail offering job at Tata Steel UK and
ii. Another job in UK - A Fake HCL job

They confirmed that these are indeed fake and that I should send money to the so called recruiters. I guess I have already warned you of this, however, I just thought of updating you with the response from Ciber Crime India.

Please do not fall prey.

Good luck

Regards
Linson

Another job in UK - A Fake HCL job

HCL Technology hclrecruitment@tech-center.com	4 Mar (1 day ago)
to bcc: me

HCL Great Britain Ltd, 

7th Floor 68 King William Street, London,

EC4N 7DZ

United Kingdom

Phone: (00)-448719749738

Date: 04/03/2014

We wish to inform you that your Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume has been selected from monsterindia.com for an employment at Hindustan Computers Limited (HCL) in London - United Kingdom. Interview will be held at our HCL Technologies Corporate head Office, City: Noida India

HCL (Hindustan Computers Limited) is a leading global Technology and IT enterprise whose range of services spans Product Engineering and Technology Development, Application Services, BPO Services, Infrastructure Services, IT Hardware, Systems Integration, and Distribution of Technology and Telecom products in India, founded in 1976, is one of India's original IT garage start ups. Hindustan Computers Limited locations in India and UK is currently looking to recruit senior manager post in HCL new plant.

HCL Great Britain Ltd was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom 2013 certification. Our comprehensive independent research revealed that HCL Great Britain Ltd provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation and has demonstrated its leadership status in the HR environment, always striving to optimise its employment practices and to develop its employees.

Note: to get more information of the job description you are require to e-mail your update Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume before closing date for final selections. Feel free to telephone, you will be made most welcome.

Awaiting your reply.

Sincerely

Andrew Walmsley

Chief Executive

HCL Great Britain Ltd, UK

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Fake Mail offering job at Tata Steel UK

I will provide a summary of the incident before letting you read through the details:

1. I receive email from a sender claiming to be HR Executive Director of Tata Steel Group UK

2. I doubt the sender as the email his email address ends with 'englandmail.com'. Strangely this is also via oakland.edu

3. I decide to play and send my CV. What harm could they bring with that? 

4. I receive a quick response. I am among 32 selected and 28 would join and blah blah blah... There is also an attachment in the mail. It's nice impressive fake document from Tata. 

5. I 'Google' and find the original Tata UK people and send them a note on their website to confirm with them

6. I also, check the registration number of the company provided in the email. Clearly that registration number was found not belonging to Tata Steel. 

7. I receive email from the original Tata's stating that the email I received is fraudulent.
8. Somebody falling in trap will end up loosing £399 as this is demanded as a security deposit for the fully paid face-to-face interview at UK. 

You already know the story, however, the details are given below: 

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Mail Received

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Tata Steel Group UK tatasteel_recruitment@englandmail.com via oakland.edu	18 Feb (7 days ago)
to bcc: me

TATA STEEL UK LIMITED

Registered in England No. 489735

Registered office: 30 MILLBANK, LONDON, SW1P 4WY,UK 

United Kingdom

T: (+44) 8712343702

Date: 18th-February-2014

Warm Greeting   

Note Tata steel group is currently looking to recruit passionate people determined to make Tata Steel Europe a huge success, your CV/Resume has been selected from monsterindia.com for an employment interview at Tata Steel United Kingdom (UK).

Tata Steel is one of the world’s most geographically diversified steel producers, with operations in 26 countries and commercial offices in over 35 countries. In Europe we are the second largest steel producer. A number of Tata Steel locations in India and UK are currently offering senior manager post.

Steel is a material that shapes lives across the world. From constructing new schools, hospitals and bridges, to building new cars, boats and planes. From the tallest skyscraper to drinks’ cans and paperclips, it’s a multi-billion dollar industry.

The Tata Group was founded on the principle that its activities should always benefit society of India. Today Tata Steel is guided by the same long-term vision. We operate in a way that is safe for our people and respectful to the environment. We behave responsibly and with care towards the communities surrounding and impacted by our operations.

PLEASE CLICK REPLY AND SEND YOUR CV/RESUME AS STATED ON MONSTER INDIA FOR HRD VERIFICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE, AFTER VERIFICATION HRD WILL CONTACT YOU DIRECT WITH OFFICIAL EMAIL ID FOR CONFIRMATION.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. We would appreciate your response to this matter as soon as possible.

Awaiting your reply.

Regard

Albert Derrick

HR Executive Director Tata Steel Group (UK)

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©2014 Tata Group - All Rights Reserved

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CV Sent

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Response from the fakers

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Tata Steel Group via oakland.edu	20 Feb (5 days ago)
to bcc: me

Tata Steel Group

Registered in England No. 489735

Registered office: 30 MILLBANK, 

LONDON, SW1P 4WY,UK 

T: +44 871234 3702

Date: 20th/ February/2014

Dear Applicant

Thank you for your interest in working with our leading and talented team of employees.

Kindly check the attached file, read carefully and response as soon as possible.

Awaiting your reply.

Regard

Mr. Albert Derrick

HR Executive Director Tata Steel Group (UK)

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@2014 Tata Group - All Rights Reserved

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