Hi all,
My brother is offered a job at Wood side petroleum. Below is the link for company website: http://www.woodside.com.au/Pages/default.aspx .
Now after making an offer they are asking to pay AUD630 as security clearance fee. Security clearance is to be handled by firm named Edmund law firm. Email of job offer was received from Recruitment@woodside.com.au . Company looks genuine from its profile but why they are asking for submitting fees through moneygram ? Below is the chain email exchanged:
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#QUOTE
EMAIL FROM MY BROTHER AFTER OFFER
Attention: Ms.Sue Laferla
Dear Ms.Sue,
Good morning.
First of all my kind regards to you and entire HR Department of Woodside.
I'm very pleased upon my selection to work for Woodside Petroleum Ltd & being offered an outstanding opportunity in the capacity of Field Inspection Engineer.
After carefully examined all the details & specifications of the contract agreement,it's my pleasure to inform you that I have no reservations in the contract & hereby accepting the job offer.I ensure you to join and resume my duties immediately before the assigned date as soon as legal requirements are fulfilled.
I'm now expecting complete assistance by Woodside HR Department in a respective manner till my relocation to Australia.
Moreover,I have some queries needed to be address are as follow:
1. What's the next step to enter in a procedure?
2. Clause 7; article 7.2 Please clarify me with the complete procedure of Security Clearance as I'm having some issue in getting it.
3. Clause 10; article 10.1 Will the wages transfer to my bank account in Pakistan or to company's account for employee in the respective country?
I also request that kindly make arrangements for safety courses/training as defined in Clause 9; article 9.2 once my flight schedule is confirmed.
Please Ms.Sue make a correction if my following updated contact information is not available to you :
Current location: <omitted>
Contact # <omitted>
As required and for your convenience/official purpose,I'm attaching the document duly signed by me.
Thank you for taking out your precious time & entertaining me.
Best Regards,
#UNQUOTE
REPLY FROM WOODSIDE
#QUOTE
Dear ,
Next procedure is to comply with point 7.2 and 7.3 under clause 7 of the
employment agreement to enable management authorize the process of your
traveling arrangements from Australia. This implies that you would be
required to make contact to Edmund Law Firm via email:
info@edmundlawfirm.com.
Point 7.2 under clause 7 gives you directive to establish communication
with Edmund Law Firm as this document is obtained from Australia.
Your attention is urgently needed to enable us determine your status in
this employment process. Kindly write back in other for us to confirm if
you are accepting this offer or not.
Clause 10 specifies that your monthly salary will be transferred to
Pakistan each Month, but this is also optional, if you want it to be
transferred to a salary account in Australia it would be done based on
your directives to payroll service department. Clause 10 initiative is to
enable employees have a good savings.
We have also taking note of your request in accordance with point 9.3
under clause 9 of the employment agreement and we it will be treated.
Your current location has been noted. Your attention is urgently needed.
Kind Regards,
Sue Laferla
Human Resource Manager
Woodside Petroleum Ltd
Tel: +61 8 621 98019
#UNQUOTE
MY BROTHER WROTE TO EDMUND LAW FIRM THEN,
#QUOTE
Attention: Edmund Law Firm
Dear concern,
This is to bring in your knowledge that it's an intentional letter regarding to my Security clearance to work for Woodside Petroleum Ltd.
I'm ,a Pakistani National Civil Engineer,recently being offered a position in the capacity of Field Inspection Engineer by Woodside Petroleum Ltd. based on 15 Clause agreement.I have accepted all the terms & conditions/job offer.Hence,the purpose of this email is to obtain a security clearance certificate from Edmund Law Firm on behalf of me.
I'm now attaching important documents which are helpful for completing my Security clearance process along with the documents I obtained from Woodside as directed.
List of attachments:
1. 15 clause contract agreement as provided by Woodside.
2. An electronic copy of my duly signed documents
3. Educational Certificates
If something else is also required, you are most welcome to write to me.
Note: The last submission date for security clearance certificate assigned by Woodside Petroleum Ltd. is 3rd June 2013.
I'm hoping an excellent bilateral coordination between us during the entire course of time.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
#UNQUOTE
REPLY FROM EDMUND LAW FIRM
#QUOTE
Dear ,
Your message was received and also take note that we shall complete your Security Clearance Certification process at your earliest response in submitting all the bellowed requirements as soon as possible. We are willing to stand on your behalf as your Power of Attorney to complete the process, provided all requirements are submitted to us via email on time. Though part of the requirements needed was attached in your previous message to us, but you will still be required to submit the documents listed bellow for further action.
Requirements
* One passport photograph.
* Your most recent updated CV or Resume containing adequate information of both job and educational profile,
* The above documents must be accompanied with a development fee of 630 Australian Dollars. (Processing Fee is needed to facilitate the process)
To complete the above transaction we accept Bank to Bank transaction as our payment procedure.Therefore note* that our account details will be sent to you upon request, kindly send us an email indicating your Preparedness to further proceed with the said transaction in other to receive our bank details for transaction directives
Security Clearance Certificate (SCC) is a status granted to individuals allowing them access to Jobs, classified information while working with an organization and to restricted areas of field operations after undergoing a background check, through submission of bio-data and other relevant information's.. Kindly provide the above requirements to enable us assist you without any further delay.
With Confidence
Barrister David Edmund
Edmund Law Firm
PO Box 6022,
House of Representatives,
Parliament House,
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: +61384004618
# UNQUOTE
THEN MY EMAIL TO WOOSIDE
#QUOTE
Attention: Ms.Sue Laferla
Dear Ms.Sue,
Good morning.
The purpose of this email is to express my objection and verify the authenticity of Edmund Law Firm.As directed, I wrote to Edward Law Firm (info@edmundlawfirm.com) regarding security check.
In response,I received an email from the respective domain upon which I have an objection and reservations about it's authenticity.
Well,the email stated that for acquiring security clearance certificate I'm bound to pay the amount of AUD $630 via bank transaction.
So,my objection is clear that why the employee is being financially charged although it's a part of hiring process & it was nowhere mentioned in clause 7 that it's a paid service.
I also have reservations about the authenticity of the firm because there is no record present on the domain (www.edmundlawfirm.com) or Edmund Law Firm on internet or either about Barrister David Edmund; the sender of the email.Therefore,it's my lawful right to be informed about the credibility of the firm/person I'm going to dealing with.
Please write back at your earliest.Thank you.
Best Regards,
# UNQUOTE
REPLY FROM WOODSIDE
# QUOTE
Dear ,
The simply truth is that you are raising such concern towards this issue
because an amount is required to be paid by you.First you should have
asked yourself several questions like who referred you to Edmund Law Firm.
If you have respect and trust for your employer who has referred you to
them, you would not raise such unreasonable issue or concern simply
because they were referred to you by Woodside Petroleum.
Bear in mind that Edmund Law Firm's Website is only undergoing Maintenance
and beside not all firm publish their personal information's online some
avail certain facilities that keeps relevant information's about them
private. So i can not justify your claims. Please we note that we cannot
refer you to any firm that would defraud you of your funds, rather
Woodside is aware about the payment and it's required to determine you
level of seriousness before company proceeds with your providing full
company sponsorship.
Kindly confirm either your acceptance or withdrawal immediately to enable
us proceed otherwise your file and other personal details would be
destroyed within the next 72 working hours. Your attention is urgently
needed.
Kind Regards,
Sue Laferla
Human Resource Manager
Woodside Petroleum Ltd
Tel: +61 8 621 98019
#UNQUOTE
MY EMAIL TO EDMUND FOR VERIFICATION
#QUOTE
Dear Barrister David Edmund,
Thanks for your detailed email.
Before any proceedings,I would like to have our brief video communication via Skype so we both can have an introduction properly & discuss about the security clearance certificate in detail; also I have some queries regarding to the procedure.
Please allow me to ask for your Skype ID or for your ease you may have my Skype ID.
Skype ID: <omitted>
Please tell me the best time you must be available.
I would be so grateful if you take out your valuable time to entertain me.Looking forward.
#UNQUOTE
REPLY FROM EDMUND TODAY
# QUOTE
Dear ,
With regards to the official reminder we received from Woodside Petroleum yesterday morning in respect to the processing of security clearance of their new employee who already submitted all requirements to us, They have specified that 3rd of June is the final date of submission for all Security Clearance Certificate processing, though we have completed all yesterday evening and would be submitted to Woodside Petroleum Monday morning. Therefore, based on your case, using our usual payment procedure (Bank to Bank), will take another 5 working days for us to receive credit sent from your end and it will not be effective in this process due to time target, simply because it will take approximately 6 working days to complete your Security Clearance Certificate. Therefor an alternative mode of payment should be used to save time.
To this effect we hereby provide an alternative mode of payment due to the stipulated time frame confirmed by Woodside Petroleum and the only possible means of remittance of the said amount is via Money Gram Transfer.
Be informed that subject is our Account Officer.The said transaction can be remitted in her favor as she authorized staff to receive such transaction and it's the only possible means to enable us complete this process on time.
Pay with Money Gram Transfer
Contact Name:
First Name: Jessica
Last Name: Williams
Country/Destination: Australia
Amount: 630 Australian Dollars
2. Send proof of payment to info@edmundlawfirm.com
The Transaction receipt
The Transfer Reference Number (that you get when making the payment with Money Gram Transfer)
The amount
The full name of the sender
Kindly forward copy of confirmation receipt to us immediately payment has been made. We shall proceed once the said amount is paid.
With Confidence
Barrister David Edmund
Edmund Law Firm
PO Box 6022,
House of Representatives,
Parliament House,
Canberra ACT 2600
# UNQUOTE
AFTER THAT I GOT A CALL FROM EDMUND ON MY CELL PHONE
========================================================
Kindly help us identifying the authenticity of this offer.
Many thanks
My brother is offered a job at Wood side petroleum. Below is the link for company website: http://www.woodside.com.au/Pages/default.aspx .
Now after making an offer they are asking to pay AUD630 as security clearance fee. Security clearance is to be handled by firm named Edmund law firm. Email of job offer was received from Recruitment@woodside.com.au . Company looks genuine from its profile but why they are asking for submitting fees through moneygram ? Below is the chain email exchanged:
============================================================
#QUOTE
EMAIL FROM MY BROTHER AFTER OFFER
Attention: Ms.Sue Laferla
Dear Ms.Sue,
Good morning.
First of all my kind regards to you and entire HR Department of Woodside.
I'm very pleased upon my selection to work for Woodside Petroleum Ltd & being offered an outstanding opportunity in the capacity of Field Inspection Engineer.
After carefully examined all the details & specifications of the contract agreement,it's my pleasure to inform you that I have no reservations in the contract & hereby accepting the job offer.I ensure you to join and resume my duties immediately before the assigned date as soon as legal requirements are fulfilled.
I'm now expecting complete assistance by Woodside HR Department in a respective manner till my relocation to Australia.
Moreover,I have some queries needed to be address are as follow:
1. What's the next step to enter in a procedure?
2. Clause 7; article 7.2 Please clarify me with the complete procedure of Security Clearance as I'm having some issue in getting it.
3. Clause 10; article 10.1 Will the wages transfer to my bank account in Pakistan or to company's account for employee in the respective country?
I also request that kindly make arrangements for safety courses/training as defined in Clause 9; article 9.2 once my flight schedule is confirmed.
Please Ms.Sue make a correction if my following updated contact information is not available to you :
Current location: <omitted>
Contact # <omitted>
As required and for your convenience/official purpose,I'm attaching the document duly signed by me.
Thank you for taking out your precious time & entertaining me.
Best Regards,
#UNQUOTE
REPLY FROM WOODSIDE
#QUOTE
Dear ,
Next procedure is to comply with point 7.2 and 7.3 under clause 7 of the
employment agreement to enable management authorize the process of your
traveling arrangements from Australia. This implies that you would be
required to make contact to Edmund Law Firm via email:
info@edmundlawfirm.com.
Point 7.2 under clause 7 gives you directive to establish communication
with Edmund Law Firm as this document is obtained from Australia.
Your attention is urgently needed to enable us determine your status in
this employment process. Kindly write back in other for us to confirm if
you are accepting this offer or not.
Clause 10 specifies that your monthly salary will be transferred to
Pakistan each Month, but this is also optional, if you want it to be
transferred to a salary account in Australia it would be done based on
your directives to payroll service department. Clause 10 initiative is to
enable employees have a good savings.
We have also taking note of your request in accordance with point 9.3
under clause 9 of the employment agreement and we it will be treated.
Your current location has been noted. Your attention is urgently needed.
Kind Regards,
Sue Laferla
Human Resource Manager
Woodside Petroleum Ltd
Tel: +61 8 621 98019
#UNQUOTE
MY BROTHER WROTE TO EDMUND LAW FIRM THEN,
#QUOTE
Attention: Edmund Law Firm
Dear concern,
This is to bring in your knowledge that it's an intentional letter regarding to my Security clearance to work for Woodside Petroleum Ltd.
I'm ,a Pakistani National Civil Engineer,recently being offered a position in the capacity of Field Inspection Engineer by Woodside Petroleum Ltd. based on 15 Clause agreement.I have accepted all the terms & conditions/job offer.Hence,the purpose of this email is to obtain a security clearance certificate from Edmund Law Firm on behalf of me.
I'm now attaching important documents which are helpful for completing my Security clearance process along with the documents I obtained from Woodside as directed.
List of attachments:
1. 15 clause contract agreement as provided by Woodside.
2. An electronic copy of my duly signed documents
3. Educational Certificates
If something else is also required, you are most welcome to write to me.
Note: The last submission date for security clearance certificate assigned by Woodside Petroleum Ltd. is 3rd June 2013.
I'm hoping an excellent bilateral coordination between us during the entire course of time.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
#UNQUOTE
REPLY FROM EDMUND LAW FIRM
#QUOTE
Dear ,
Your message was received and also take note that we shall complete your Security Clearance Certification process at your earliest response in submitting all the bellowed requirements as soon as possible. We are willing to stand on your behalf as your Power of Attorney to complete the process, provided all requirements are submitted to us via email on time. Though part of the requirements needed was attached in your previous message to us, but you will still be required to submit the documents listed bellow for further action.
Requirements
* One passport photograph.
* Your most recent updated CV or Resume containing adequate information of both job and educational profile,
* The above documents must be accompanied with a development fee of 630 Australian Dollars. (Processing Fee is needed to facilitate the process)
To complete the above transaction we accept Bank to Bank transaction as our payment procedure.Therefore note* that our account details will be sent to you upon request, kindly send us an email indicating your Preparedness to further proceed with the said transaction in other to receive our bank details for transaction directives
Security Clearance Certificate (SCC) is a status granted to individuals allowing them access to Jobs, classified information while working with an organization and to restricted areas of field operations after undergoing a background check, through submission of bio-data and other relevant information's.. Kindly provide the above requirements to enable us assist you without any further delay.
With Confidence
Barrister David Edmund
Edmund Law Firm
PO Box 6022,
House of Representatives,
Parliament House,
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: +61384004618
# UNQUOTE
THEN MY EMAIL TO WOOSIDE
#QUOTE
Attention: Ms.Sue Laferla
Dear Ms.Sue,
Good morning.
The purpose of this email is to express my objection and verify the authenticity of Edmund Law Firm.As directed, I wrote to Edward Law Firm (info@edmundlawfirm.com) regarding security check.
In response,I received an email from the respective domain upon which I have an objection and reservations about it's authenticity.
Well,the email stated that for acquiring security clearance certificate I'm bound to pay the amount of AUD $630 via bank transaction.
So,my objection is clear that why the employee is being financially charged although it's a part of hiring process & it was nowhere mentioned in clause 7 that it's a paid service.
I also have reservations about the authenticity of the firm because there is no record present on the domain (www.edmundlawfirm.com) or Edmund Law Firm on internet or either about Barrister David Edmund; the sender of the email.Therefore,it's my lawful right to be informed about the credibility of the firm/person I'm going to dealing with.
Please write back at your earliest.Thank you.
Best Regards,
# UNQUOTE
REPLY FROM WOODSIDE
# QUOTE
Dear ,
The simply truth is that you are raising such concern towards this issue
because an amount is required to be paid by you.First you should have
asked yourself several questions like who referred you to Edmund Law Firm.
If you have respect and trust for your employer who has referred you to
them, you would not raise such unreasonable issue or concern simply
because they were referred to you by Woodside Petroleum.
Bear in mind that Edmund Law Firm's Website is only undergoing Maintenance
and beside not all firm publish their personal information's online some
avail certain facilities that keeps relevant information's about them
private. So i can not justify your claims. Please we note that we cannot
refer you to any firm that would defraud you of your funds, rather
Woodside is aware about the payment and it's required to determine you
level of seriousness before company proceeds with your providing full
company sponsorship.
Kindly confirm either your acceptance or withdrawal immediately to enable
us proceed otherwise your file and other personal details would be
destroyed within the next 72 working hours. Your attention is urgently
needed.
Kind Regards,
Sue Laferla
Human Resource Manager
Woodside Petroleum Ltd
Tel: +61 8 621 98019
#UNQUOTE
MY EMAIL TO EDMUND FOR VERIFICATION
#QUOTE
Dear Barrister David Edmund,
Thanks for your detailed email.
Before any proceedings,I would like to have our brief video communication via Skype so we both can have an introduction properly & discuss about the security clearance certificate in detail; also I have some queries regarding to the procedure.
Please allow me to ask for your Skype ID or for your ease you may have my Skype ID.
Skype ID: <omitted>
Please tell me the best time you must be available.
I would be so grateful if you take out your valuable time to entertain me.Looking forward.
#UNQUOTE
REPLY FROM EDMUND TODAY
# QUOTE
Dear ,
With regards to the official reminder we received from Woodside Petroleum yesterday morning in respect to the processing of security clearance of their new employee who already submitted all requirements to us, They have specified that 3rd of June is the final date of submission for all Security Clearance Certificate processing, though we have completed all yesterday evening and would be submitted to Woodside Petroleum Monday morning. Therefore, based on your case, using our usual payment procedure (Bank to Bank), will take another 5 working days for us to receive credit sent from your end and it will not be effective in this process due to time target, simply because it will take approximately 6 working days to complete your Security Clearance Certificate. Therefor an alternative mode of payment should be used to save time.
To this effect we hereby provide an alternative mode of payment due to the stipulated time frame confirmed by Woodside Petroleum and the only possible means of remittance of the said amount is via Money Gram Transfer.
Be informed that subject is our Account Officer.The said transaction can be remitted in her favor as she authorized staff to receive such transaction and it's the only possible means to enable us complete this process on time.
Pay with Money Gram Transfer
Contact Name:
First Name: Jessica
Last Name: Williams
Country/Destination: Australia
Amount: 630 Australian Dollars
2. Send proof of payment to info@edmundlawfirm.com
The Transaction receipt
The Transfer Reference Number (that you get when making the payment with Money Gram Transfer)
The amount
The full name of the sender
Kindly forward copy of confirmation receipt to us immediately payment has been made. We shall proceed once the said amount is paid.
With Confidence
Barrister David Edmund
Edmund Law Firm
PO Box 6022,
House of Representatives,
Parliament House,
Canberra ACT 2600
# UNQUOTE
AFTER THAT I GOT A CALL FROM EDMUND ON MY CELL PHONE
========================================================
Kindly help us identifying the authenticity of this offer.
Many thanks