SCAMPATROL

[Sandeep]

Hi,
I had applied for a job as a Brand Manager for Coca-Cola in Lagos- Nigeria through Monster Jobs- Singapore.

I after a few days got this email: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To: sandeep###@######.com
Subject: TERMS AND AGREEMENT
From: "cocacolarecruitmentcompany" <cocacolarecruitment@myway.com> Add to Address Book
Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 06:51:40 -0400 (EDT)



COCA-COLA RECRUITMENT COMPANY

102 APAPA CLOSE,

LAGOS.

NIGERIA.

TEL: 234-8055510319.

FOR THE ATTENTION OF SANDEEP ########,

This is to inform you that your qualification is found suitable for the job. Your name as been short-listed. Respect to this, you are required to go through our contract terms and agreement and if acceptable,you contact us immediately for further directives.

Martins Adebayo.

NOTE: There are no traditional interview, candidates are short listed based on high-level experience and previous work/ qualifications

PLACEMENT TERMS FOR ADVERTISING,MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: We are pleased to inform you of Coca-Cola Recruitment Company approval for your provision of IT. The management of Coca-Cola Recruitment Company hereto wish to present to you the following terms of contract.

2.0 CONTRACT PERIOD: You shall resume for duty on the 28th June 2006. Contract shall commence from the 28th June 2006 and terminate on the 26th August 2007.

3.0 POSITION: JOB TITLE- SENIOR BRAND MANAGER

4.0 ENTITLEMENTS: All salary and expense figures shall be in U.S. Dollars (USD). 4.1 SALARY: (in this case =SANDEEP #######) shall be entitled to a Net Salary of US$217,000.00 for Fourteen (14) months.

This salary shall be paid monthly at US$15,500.00. Work time shall be 40 hours workweek for the 60-week contract term. Any work performed beyond the normal 40 hrs a week, work time, shall be due for an overtime benefit to be paid at $200.00 per hour.

5.0 EXPENSES: Expenses incurred by the employee, related to job will be substantiated with receipts and the employee will be reimbursed by the employer not later than 7 days after submission of employee's expense report and receipts.

5.1 LODGING: First class accommodation will be provided and paid for by the employer. Accommodation shall be of first class international standard.

5.2 TRAVEL: $3,500.00 flat rate travel/entertainment allowances, shall be paid to employee by employer for each intercontinental trip. Travel shall be by business class/first class.

5.3 MEALS: Same as 5.1 above.

5.4 MOVING EXPENSES:

The employee will be reimbursed by the employer for reasonable moving expenses incurred only as a result of relocation or early termination of leases, storage charges, procurement of travel documents, immunizations e.t.c. Reimbursements shall be paid not more than seven (7) days from submission of report/and receipts.

5.5 MEDICAL EXPENSES: Employer will provide employee with comprehensive healthcare for the term of contract, and follow-on care for injuries suffered during the term of contract.

5.6 OTHER EXPENSES AND ALLOWANCES: Employer will pay other allowances and/or benefits as deemed appropriate.

5.7 VACATION: Employees shall be authorized two weeks of paid vacation during the term of the contract, to be used at the employee's discretion after duly information and receiving approval from employer's management.

Employer will pay for travel expenses (i.e. flight tickets) and flat rate travel allowance of $3,500.00.

5.8. Office assests to be provided by employer:

a} 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.

b). 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.

5.9. OFFICE SPACE: Adequate private office space in a conducive and comfortable work environment for each employee shall be provided.

5.10. LOCAL TRANSPORT: Vehicles and other means of transport shall be adequately provided for.

6.0 MOBILIZATION:

Two months salary shall be paid before consultants embark on journey to assume duty. This is to enable consultants settle all domestic needs before travel. As such, no excuse will be entertained on assumption of duty relating to default. An agreement is herewith attached.

TERMS OF AGREEMENT FOR ADVERTISING,MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, BETWEEN COCA-COLA RECRUITMENT COMPANY AND EXPRIATE TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONSULTANT (TO BE REFFERED TO AS SANDEEP ######.THIS AGREEMENT is made this 18th....day of May,2006 Between COCA-COLA RECRUITMENT COMPANY , incorporated under laws of Lagos, Nigeria. (Hereinafter called Coca-Cola Recruitment Company which_____________________________expression shall where the context so admits include its successors-in-title and assigns) with Registered office at 102 APAPA CLOSE, LAGOS. NIGERIA. . On the one hand SANDEEP #######, as first party called CONSULTANT.WHEREAS: 1.COCA-COLA RECRUITMENT COMPANY desires to secure the services of a Brand Manager.

2. CONSULTANT represents toCOCA-COLA RECRUITMENT COMPANY that it has the technical competence necessary for carrying out all the services, duties and obligations specified in this contract on the part of CONSULTANT to be and has agreed to carry out the same in accordance with the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1: SCOPE OF SERVICES:

Develop and manage brand team (where applicable) to support strategic direction; Establish and drive brand volume, share, and profit objectives; Anticipate situations and develop approaches that maximise the business opportunities; Integrate all marketing efforts (advertising, promotions, experiential, marketing assets) within a consistent overall brand plan, including Division and SBU Specialist Support teams; Define marketing DME requirements and proper allocation across the Marketing mix elements; Ensure all brand strategies and plans are consistent with SBU deliverables and business objectives; Actively observe and ensure adherence to quality standards across all brand initiatives across the Franchise; Ensure advertising executions meet agreed success criteria across Division/SBU; Provide support to countries/territories/clusters (where applicable) in planning and implementation; apply all agreed KO Marketing Process and Procedures; tactical plans are developed and monitored for delivery against strategy; marketing plans implemented, monitored and evaluated in line with Brand Plan; Tracks and analyses brand performance and initiatives.

ARTICLE 2: CONTRACT PERIOD

The contract period shall be for FOUR HUNDRED AND TWENTY ONE (421) days or for such time required for the execution of contract, whichever is less. This is with effect from 28th June, 2006 when the contractor/consultant assumes duties.

ARTICLES 3: FEES FOR SERVICES AND TERMS OF PAYMENTS

3.1 COCA-COLA RECRUITMENT COMPANY shall pay CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANTS on satisfactory performance of the services stated in Article 1, the sum(s) as clearly stipulated in placement terms.

3.2 Coca-Cola Recruitment Company shall pay for services rendered in Article 1 by cheque presented on a monthly basis at the rate stated in Article 3.1. all other payments shall also follow suit as stated in placement terms.

3.3 Payments of undisputed shall pay all of the fees in Article 3.1 in us dollars and shall be paid.

ARTICLE 4: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

4.1 Unless otherwise stated in a superseding document, the Contract administrator of Coca-Cola Recruitment Company, shall maintain general administration and management of the project and all progress reports should be addressed Coca-Cola Recruitment Company to him.

ARTICLE 5: ASSIGNMENT 5.1 The CONTRACTOR/CONSULTING

shall not assign or transfer any or all of its rights, responsibilities or obligation under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Coca-Cola Recruitment Company, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

However, Coca-Cola Recruitment Company 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 Coca-Cola Recruitment Company or it s co-venturers subject to prior written notification.

ARTICLE 6: FORCE MAJEURE 6.1

Notwithstanding anything herein stated, neither party shall 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 the CONTRACTOR S/CONSULTANT S personnel shall not be deemed to be included in this term. 6.2 if an interruption of work occurs as a result of Force Majeure for up to even (7) days, 70% of the basic daily fees shall be paid as standby.

However, if such suspension results in CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT not being able to perform its duties for more than seven (7) days, then Coca-Cola Recruitment Company may at its option elect to continue the implementation of this Agreement at adjusted standby rates to be negotiated by Coca-Cola Recruitment Company

and CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT or to terminate the contract.

ARTICLE 7: TERMINATION 7.1 This Agreement may be terminated:

i). If the services stated in Article 1 and 2 are not rendered satisfactorily.

ii). If the duration of the Agreement stated in Article 2 expires an Extension has been given.

iii). Under Force Mejeure as stated in Article 6.2

ARTICLE 8; DEFAULT OF CONTRACTOR 9.1 In the event of default by CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT or non-compliance by CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Coca-Cola Recruitment Company shall given notice to CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT specifying areas of default and CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT shall in ten (10) calendar days to rectify to Coca-Cola Recruitment Company's satisfaction, the said default (s). if CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT does not rectify Coca-Cola Recruitment Company satisfaction, the said default (s) within ten (10) days of receipt of the notice, Coca-Cola Recruitment Company may proceed with Termination of this Agreement subject only to settlement of all payments due and outstanding at the time of termination.

ARTICLE 9: ADDRESSEES 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/fax or delivered by hand. Notice shall be deemed to have been properly given if delivered by hand or registered post, or properly faxed.

ARTICLE 10: ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement embodies the entire understanding of the parties hereto and any prior representation or arrangements are hereby superseded.

ARTICLES 11: ATTESTATION AS WITNESS, the hands of the duly authorised representatives of the parties, the day year first above written.

SIGNED AND DELIVERED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF COCA-COLA RECRUITMENT COMPANY BY:

CONTRACTOR ADMINISTRATOR FOR MANAGING DIRECTOR COCA-COLA RECRUITMENT COMPANY

SIGNATURE:

In the presence of:

NAME:

SIGNATURE:

ADDRESS:

DESIGNATION:

SIGNED AND DELIVERED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF CONTRACTOR/

CONSULTANT.

BY:

DESIGNATION:

SIGNATURE:

In the presence of:

NAME:

SIGNATURE:

ADDRESS:

OCCUPATION:


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Like any job-seeker, I was thrilled at the sight of this email and especially when I looked at the financal aspects of the contract.

But it was too good to be true and thats why I wanted to do some checks, so I sent him an email back with some queries .-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

19/05/06

Hello Mr. Adebayo,
I would like to thank you for giving me the oppurtunity for working with your esteemed organisation.

As per your request, I have read through the contract and the conditions and it seems to be okay.

I have some concerns which I would appreciate if you could answer:

1. Can you please also advise me with regards to security systems in place for the safety of employees and appropriate insurance coverage in case of bodily harm, permanent disability or unnatural death.

2. I would aslo like to know if the contract is between me and "The Coca-Cola Company" or "Coca-Cola Recruitment Company".

3. In the contract, there is no provision for sick leave or other leaves apart from paid leaves. Could you please clarify the same.

4. Please advise me of the tax rates/rules applicable in Nigeria for professionals like me.

5. As I am an Indian national currently based in Australia, I would like to also know the procedure and the time frames involved for arranging an work visa to legally work in Nigeria.

Any other information as you might deem necessary.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Warm regards,
Sandeep

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To which I got a very prompt reply , but which actually made me more aware of the scam with unsatisfactory answers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To: sandeep###@######.com
Subject: answers to inquiries/further directives
From: "cocacolarecruitmentcompany" <cocacolarecruitment@myway.com> Add to Address Book
Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 14:05:27 -0400 (EDT)



COCA-COLA RECRUITMENT COMPANY

102 APAPA CLOSE,

LAGOS.

NIGERIA.

TEL: 234-8055510319.

FOR THE ATTENTION OF SANDEEP #########,

Regards to your enquiries.

1,Maximum security and insurance coverage is guaranteed.

2,The contract is between you and Coca-Cola Recruitment Company.

3,As you can see in the contract terms and agreement under Article "Medical"This is to confirm to you that this company will take care of all your medical bills when you fall sick.We have good medical care withing the company.

4,Your salary is US$15,500 and you will be required to pay 5% tax to the Inland revenue's office.

5,Regarding to question (5),the below describes.

The management of Coca-Cola Recruitment Company wishes to inform you that you have been offered the job.You are required to sign the last page of the contract terms and agreement,scan and send by email attachment.

Regards to this offer,you are required to contact Mr Tompson Baju of the immigration permit office immediately for the processing of your travel documents,such as work and residence permit,hardcopies of the contract terms and agreement and other immigration documents.

Contact Name: Mr Tompson Baju (project procurement manager)

Contact address: 21 Road Ikeja Avenue,Lagos,Nigeria

Telephone: +234-8020629218.

Email:immigrationpermitoffice@yahoo.com

The project procurement manager will assist and guide you with the processing of your documents such as work/residence permit and all immigration documents to work in Nigeria.He will also be responsible for the processing of the hardcopies of the terms and agreement.

The management of Coca-Cola Recruitment Company shall reinemburse you together with your 2 months salary as soon as you are through with the processing of your documents.You will be required to pay for the processing of your immigration documents which will later be reinburse to you.

This is the requirement he will need from you to be able to procure your documents.

1,Scan copy of your passport or drivers license or any form of identification.

The management staff hereby congratulate you.

Yours Faithfully,

Martins Adebayo

Head Of Recruitment

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I still wasn't satisfied, I tried calling Coke-Cola Company USA to check about this and no one would respond . So then I just decided to do web-searches. The websearch on telephone numbers gave me a hit; a hit which made me aware of a similar scam under the name of "Addax Petroleum Company" which is posted on this forum .

So beware people, this cheat is out to fool unassuming jobseekers and make money .

I also realise that eventually, they are going to ask me to pay for some immigration charges which they will claim to reimburse later which obviously is not going to happen .

I haven't got any further replies after this email.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Date: Fri, 19 May 2006 11:20:27 +1000 (EST)
From: "Sandeep #######" <sandeep##@####.com> Add to Address Book
Subject: Re: answers to inquiries/further directives
To: cocacolarecruitment@myway.com

19/5/06
Hello,
My concerns are not appropriately answered in your email.

Also, I would like to know why the contract is between me and "The Coca- Cola Recruitment Company" and not "The Coca-Cola Company".

Please also be aware that I am not going to transfer any funds prior to the receipt of 2 months salary wages.

I also need to speak to appropriate Coca-Cola official contacts who head the Africa division before I take any further decision.

You could call me if required.

Sandeep
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BEWARE OF EMAILS LIKE THIS

[Old Coaster]

[Yellow]

Look closely and you'll notice the Immigration Permit Office has a yahoo email address. yeah right... government departments us yahoo free email

also where i come from (australia) the company who own and bottle coke is called: COCA COLA AMATIL

beware anything coming out of africa and especially nigeria