# MA-276.042011: MyCERT Alert - Job Scam On The Net

**Date:** 05 Apr 2011  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-276.042011  
**Advisory ID:** MA-276.042011

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**1.0 Introduction**
MyCERT had been receiving an increased number of reports on online job scam activities from Internet users and victims. The job scam poses as a recruitment agency from two well known Malaysian Oil & Gas company, Petronas and SapuraCrest. It is observed that we start to receive the reports in middle of 2010 and is still continuing to date. The job scam comes in the form of emails purportedly sent by the Recruitment Department of Petronas and SapuraCrest luring users with attractive job package.
**2.0 Modus Operandi**
The method used is by recipients receiving email purportedly from the Recruitment Department of Petronas or SapuraCrest claiming that their online resume had been viewed by the company's HR department. The recipient is informed that their experiences and skills had matched the job requirements thus a job offer with an attractive package is made by inviting the recipient to apply for the job.
Recipients who respond to the scam email will have to send a photocopy of their current passport and their personal information in order to assure that they are able to accept immediate offshore employment. The job scammers will then keep sending emails to the users asking to fill out questionnaires and pretending to figure out the best suitable job for the victim to apply.Next, the scammer will continue to correspond in order to finalize the process concerning working overseas. Eventually a charge is required as a processing fee to the wishful jobseeker to secure and obtain the job. At this point the victim will fall in the trap when they start to pay the scammers to secure in getting the job. In the end the victims will not get the job but end up losing huge amount of money after realizing they had been cheated.
The two concerned companies, Petronas and SapuraCrest had already put up an alert/notice of the scam at:
- <http://www.petronas.com.my/pages/scam-notice.aspx>
- <http://www.mymesra.com.my/index.php?ch=mmc_aboutus_news_events&pg=mmc_aboutus_news_events_cont&ac=72&tpt=mmc>
- <http://www.sapuracrest.com.my/Contents/Vacancy/Recruitment%20Fraud.htm>
**3.0 Example of the Job Scam Emails Targetting Petronas and SapuraCrest**
Attached below are some samples of emails received by users:
**==========Sample 1===========**To:SNIPPED
From:* [*[email protected]*](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d3bcbabfb4b2a0a3b6a7a1bcbdb2a093aab2bbbcbcfdb0bcbe)
*Subject: JOB VACANCY
Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:13:22 +0200
Attn;ApplicantAfter thorough review of your curriculum vitae in our labor consultancy website,http://www.monster.com I wish to inform you that we have oil and gas Job and construction Job Pipeline Engineer/Piping Designer\*Petroleum Engineering, Procurement Manager,\*Driller /Offshore and Onshore Engineers, Construction Manager, HSE ENGINEER,ENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER, Instrumentation Engineer, SENIOR LOSS PREVENTION/SAFETY ENGINEER, Civil Engineer elated employment vacancies here at ( OIL AND GAS PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) MALAYSIA, Interested candidates should send their Resume via email:* [*[email protected]*](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#046b6d68636577746170766b6a6577447d656c6b6b2a676b69)*: with the following information to
Full Names:...
Nationality................
Present Employment Status:.........................
Positions you would wish to Apply For.............
Contact Details.:.................................Also note that there will be no telephonic or online Interview as the company will be following the Principles of the MALAYSIA Expatriate Policy. In this regards, appointment will be given based on the qualification on your CV/RESUME as such is the final conclusion of the Authority.
Reason based on the fact that there may be ill and non-excellent interview as the applicant is not being interview physically but make sure all the information's in your CV is correct. If the applicant is successful, He or she will also enroll on a two weeks Job elaboration and specification workshop as regard the Job Responsibility/Designation which will be given due to the difference in Expatriate policies between the expatriate Country and Great MALAYSIA. We will not write to you if your CV/ Resume DO NOT match our criteria.We are looking forward to hearing from you.Regards,Mojeed Isimen,
Asst;Recruitment Manager,
NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) MALAYSIA.*
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**=======Sample 2==========*From: petronas oil <*[*[email protected]*](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cdbda8b9bfa2a3acbefc8dbda8b9bfa2a3acbee0a2a4a1a0b4e3a2bfaa)*>
To: SNIPPED
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:34:11 +0800
Subject: Contract/Appointment Letter.Dear ,This is an Affirmation that your Experiences and Qualifications was short-listed and found suitable competitive for the requirements of PETRONAS Oil Company.This document attached embodies the approved Terms and condition for the purpose of this contract by the PETRONAS Oil Company and you have been accepted as well as inviting you to Malaysia as representative signing in the letter.However, you required to signed and send the Contract offer letter to PETRONAS Oil Company and Human Resources Department with Two (2) colour passports photograph enable you to receive your company identification card immediately, also for additional information about providing proof of identity card and signed offer letter documents to Immigration department (Mrs. Norlina Binti Mohammed) for the procurement of your Employment Insurance Certificate (EIC) and work permit papers, as we are having a contract agreement with them for the easiest acquisition of employee's
necessary relevant documents.Human Resources DepartmentDr. Idris Abdul Aziz
Telephone: +60162987647
Email:* [*[email protected]*](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1c746e5c6c79686e73727d6f31737570716532736e7b)
*Human Resources Department Approval SectionMALAYSIA IMMIGRATION CONTACT DETAILS BELOW:Headquarters of the Department of Immigration, Malaysia
(Ministry of Home Affairs)
Level 1-7 (Podium) Block 2G4, Precint
2, Federal Government Administration Centre,
62550 Putrajaya and FEDERAL TERRITORY.
E-mail:* [*[email protected]*](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#14637b667f647166797d604b756464787d7775607d7b7a54777b7a67617860757a603a777b79)
*E-mail:* [*[email protected]*](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#acc1cdc0cdd5dfc5cdc2c5c1c1c5cbdecdd8c5c3c2ecc1cdc5c09ecbc3dac9dec2c1c9c2d882cfc3c1)
*Telephone: +60162785947
Fax Number: +60321784999
Contact Person: Mrs. Norlina Binti Mohammed.You shall be require furnishing with your Employment Insurance Certificate (EIC) and work permit clearance before 10 working days as a proof of readiness to join our team in due time as stipulated in pages Two (2) -Three (3) of the Appointment letter for your job resumption, the PETRONAS Oil Company will then process your valid Visa Residence Permits and travel ticket.Finally, check the offer letter, you are required to consult to Immigration department (Mrs. Norlina Binti Mohammed) with your company identification card and signed Contract offer letter.Update us with the process between you and the (Mrs. Norlina Binti Mohammed Immigration department of Malaysia) in case of advice where necessary.Congratulations!!!Sincerely,
Dr. Ahmad Zainal Bin Mat Isa.
Employment Processing Manager
Telephone: +60-103-6746-82.*
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**================Sample 3 =================*From: CAREERS @ SAPURACREST PETROLEUM* [*[email protected]*](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cba1a4a9b88bb8aabbbeb9aaa8b9aeb8bfe6bbaebfe5a8a4a6)
*Subject: OFFER LETTER/TERMS OF AGREEMENT
To: "" <*[*[email protected]*](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0d7e63647d7d68694d746c656262236e6260)*>
Date: Friday, March 11, 2011, 10:26 AMDear ,\* It is of utmost importance to inform you that after the screening and scrutiny of your Curriculum Vitae with other verification procedures carried out, SAPURACREST PETROLEUM BERHAD (MALAYSIA), were able to resolve the status of your application.Kindly note that this employment was based on the following:1. CV qualifications
2. Years of experience
3. Age category
4. Online Interview QuestionnaireWe employ staff based on four core values namely: Productivity, Talent, Ambition and Character and we expect all our staff to exhibit these core values. Also we ensure that the welfare of all our staff especially our International Employees are given optimum priority.YOUR POSITION: PROJECT ENGINEER MONTHLY
SALARY: USD $ 12,200 (Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Dollars)
RESUMPTION DATE: 28TH MAY 2011
CONTRACT DURATION : 3 YEARS JOB LOCATION: MALAYSIAOn this note, we hereby congratulate you on the success of your application and as such we have attached to you the Offer Letter/Terms of Agreement that transcends any written document. You are therefore required to follow these procedures immediately so as to complete your employment formalities:You are required to present an Employment Registration Certificate and Registration Card, which must be procured from the MALAYSIAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS here in Malaysia , As this is in line with sub-section 12.3 Article1 1.42 of the Sapuracrest Petroleum Berhad Constitutional policy and code of conduct which you must adhere to Below is the contact information of the MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS which you are to contact immediately to obtain an Employment Registration Certificate and Registration Card.All employees are expected to bear the cost of procurement of the Employment Registration Certificate and Registration Card because this will enable the Sapuracrest Petroleum Berhad (Malaysia) to provide free visa on confirmation of the Employment Registration Certificate and Registration Card.Kindly contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately for procurement of your Employment Registration Certificate and Registration Card.MALAYSIAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
CONTACT PERSON: PROF. FADLI ADILAH
DESIGNATION: SENIOR OFFICER
ADDRESS: Wisma Putra, No 1, Jalan Wisma Putra, Precint 2, 62602 Putrajaya
Telephone:+(60)172-047-827
Telephone:+(60)102-776-741
Faxs:603-88891717
E-mail:* [*[email protected]*](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#315c505d50484258501f575e435458565f5057575058434271504258501f525e5c)
*You are required to furnish us copy of your Employment Registration Certificate and Registration Card on or before 24th day of March 2011.Note that failure to provide the Employment Registration Certificate and Registration Card on or before 24th day of March 2011, could be considered to mean your lack of readiness to resuming with the Company and unwillingness to abide with Malaysia Public/work safety Guideline, and will result to the nullification of the Appointment offer. Sapuracrest Petroleum Berhad will sponsor your visa, work and resident permit papers to enable you arrive Malaysia on confirmation of the Employment Registration Certificate and Registration Card from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Kindly, acknowledge the receipt of this offer and if acceptable to your expectation, sign the agreement copy as a token of your acceptance and return same to us within Four (4) days of acceptance.: E-mail to:* [*[email protected]*](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a4ccd6e4d7c5d4d1d6c5c7d6c1d7d089d4c1d08ac7cbc9)
*You shall be eligible to receive the benefits/compensations indicated in the main terms and Conditions which shall include:\* Health/life and disability insurance.
\* Sick leave
\* Vacation days
\* Allowances
\* Car/travel and telephone expenses
\* Other Normal and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed on a monthly basis per company policy.You are required to contact the (Human Resources Manager) incase of any clarifications. Any clarification sent outside the Human Resources Manager Contact will not be treated and clarified.Below with his contact information.SAPURACREST PETROLEUM BERHAD (MALAYSIA)
Contact Name: NOOR YANG
Designation: Human Resources Manager Telephone:+60102445420 Fax: +606-7675900
Address: No. 7 Jalan Tasik, The Mines Resort City
43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor, MALAYSIA.
E-mail:[[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection)
Website:* [*http://www.sapuracrest-pet.com*](http://www.sapuracrest-pet.com/)
*We hereby once more congratulate you on the success of your application amongst many that have applied and thereby instruct you to expedite all requirements as aforementioned so as to be able to meet up before the deadline.
Regards,
Personnel Manager, SAPURACREST PETROLEUM BERHAD (MALAYSIA)
Address: No. 7 Jalan Tasik, The Mines Resort City
43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor, MALAYSIA
Email:[[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection)
Website:* [*http://www.sapuracrest-pet.com*](http://www.sapuracrest-pet.com/)
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**4.0 Recommendation**
MyCERT advise the followings to Internet users particularly job seekers to be precautious of such scams on the net:
- Ignore the scam email and never respond to the sender of the email or make any attempts to communicate with him/her as this will serve to further propagate the scam activity.
- However, if users had been cheated a certain amount of money as a result of this scam, we advise you to lodge a police report at a police station nearest to your location. You will need to attach all relevant evidences 
- Verify the authenticity of the emails with relevant parties such as with your local CERT or CSIRT or with your local Law Enforcement Agency. Users are also encouraged to report to Cyber999 if they receive such emails for our checkings and analysis together with the full header of the email.
To retrieve full header, please refer at:
[https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/articles-content?menu=b9f3fdda-c343-4cb4-99a7-a7506cfb13ba&id=7bfb3962-8764-47d3-85d4-6d2c254058bb](https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/articles-content?menu=b9f3fdda-c343-4cb4-99a7-a7506cfb13ba&id=7bfb3962-8764-47d3-85d4-6d2c254058bb
)
- Users must never pay money supposedly charges or processing fees to a third party promising to find work for you or to an employer.
- Never give out your personal information unless you have verified the authenticity of the company's reputation and record and make sure you are using a secure mode for transmitting data such as using ssl, https, email encryptions.
- Look out for spelling errors, e-mail addresses that do not bear the company's name, and other inconsistencies that may present in the scammer's emails or website.
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**5.0 References**
- <http://www.articlesbase.com/careers-articles/beware-of-online-job-scams-1563045.html>
- [http://www.petronas.com.my](http://www.petronas.com.my/)
- <http://www.sapuracrest.com.my/#>
- [http://www.mymesra.com.my](http://www.mymesra.com.my/)