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"Windermere Hotel London" Job Application Scam

Oct 5, 2017 2017-10-05T15:33:03-05:00
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Windermere Hotel London Job Application Scam

Scammers are sending out fake "Windermere Hotel London" job application emails like the one below, requesting personal information from their potential victims. The scammers trick potential victims by claiming the Windermere Hotel, London has received their Curriculum Vitae (CV), has considered hiring them and wants them to complete a questionnaire. But, why would "Windermere Hotel London" want your personal information (name and telephone number) when it is already included in your CV? The reason, scammers are phishing for personal information from their potential victims. Therefore, recipients of emails similar to the one below are asked not to follow the instructions in them. They should instead, delete them.

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For those who have already responded to the fake email message are asked to be careful going forward, because the scammers will contact them using the information that they have sent and will use it in an attempt to scam them. So, do not be fooled by scammers because they know your name and other personal information.

The "Windermere Hotel London" Job Application Scam

From: Windermere Hotel London <windermere-hotel-london@live.co.uk>
Date: 05/10/2017 11:02 a.m. (GMT+00:00)
Subject: Dear Applicant,
The Windermere Hotel And Brasserie
(Winners of Bed & Breakfast 2013-2014)
Address: 142-144 Warwick Way, Victoria,
London, SW1V 4JE, England
+44 (7) 0359 01319
Dear Applicant,
I will like to inform you that we received your job application for a job placement here at the Windermere Hotel And Brasserie, After going through your CV, the management has considered hiring you for your service.
Below are some questions we would like you to answers. Please kindly read the questions carefully and provide us with your honest answers.
1- What is your full name?
2-Why do you want to work in Hotels?
3-Why do you want to work here? Why should we hire you over the others waiting to be interviewed?
4- What can you do for us that others can’t?
5- Can you work well under deadlines or pressure?
6- What are three positive things your Last Boss would say about you?
7-What are the things you like most?
8-What is your greatest strength? Why did you leave your last Job?
9-What do u mean by the words 'Service'?
10- What three specific job positions do you target from this company?
11- What salary are you seeking?
12-Are you willing to relocate to United Kingdom to do your duty as soon as possible?
13- Give three reasons why you want to work in United Kingdom?
14-Will you comply with the company laid down rules and regulations?
15-Will you be able to be patient with a customer when they are insulting you?
16- What’s your nationality?
17- Do you currently have a Visa and Work Permit?
18-The CV you sent, are they for you, and best describe you
19-Your personal Phone Number?
We are expecting the answers to these questions as soon as possible to enable us carry out further examination. As soon as we receive your answers we will furnish you with more information as regard your job application.

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Sep 10, 2018 at 11:15 AM by info

Here is another scam:

"The Windermere Hotel And Basserie
(Winners of AA Guest Accommodation 2017)
Address: 142 –144 Warwick Way
London, SW1V 4JE
Tel: 44 (7) 0359 01319

The Windermere Hotel And Basserie urgently needs the services of devoted and
immediately for job placement here at The Windermere Hotel And Basserie
as the Hotel Management intends to increase its man
power base due to increasing number of customers in the Hotel.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
Employment Type: Full Time
Monthly Salary: 4000GBP and above depending on level of experience
Preferred Language of Resume/Application: English
Years of Work Experience: One year minimum
AVAILABLE POSITIONS

——————-

CONFERENCE & BANQUETING OPERATIONS MANAGER
DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE
CHEF DE PARTIE
FOOD & BEVERAGE TEAM MEMBERS
STORE KEEPER
CONTINENTAL/INTERCONTINENTAL DISHES COOK & CHEF
ACCOUNT MANAGER
ACCOUNTANT
ACCOUNT AUDITOR
CASHIER
BANQUET SALES EXECUTIVE
BANQUET SALES COORDINATOR
CASINO F&B BAR CAPTAIN
WAITER/WAITRESS
BARTENDER
HOST/HOSTESS
ASSISTANT MANAGER OF FRONT OFFICE
RECEPTIONIST
CASINO & F&B FLOOR MANAGER
CASINO F&B BAR SUPERVISOR
CASINO F&B WASHER
SERVICE STYLIST
DOOR PERSON
LOBBY ASSISTANT
PART-TIME GUEST RELATIONS ASSISTANT
FIRST AID WARDER
QUALIFIED NURSES
ASSISTANT FLOOR HOUSEKEEPER
COMMIS
HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES COORDINATOR
ROOM ATTENDANT
CLEANER
SECURITY PERSONNEL
FOREIGN/INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE TRANSLATORS AND TEACHERS
RESERVATIONS CLERK
RESERVATION MANAGER
BEAUTY THERAPIST
MASSEUR/MASSA GIST
SPA RECEPTIONIST
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
MARKETING ASSISTANT
MARKETING ADVISER
BUSINESS ANALYST
CAFÉ ATTENDANT
CAFÉ MANAGER
COMPUTER OPERATOR
INTERNET SERVICE EXPERT working workers, who are ready to work after undergoing enlistment training in all sectors. Qualified persons should
contact us

If Interested, please forward your CV/RESUME via email to Mr Roland Shaw
for fast processing of application.
EMAILS: windermere-hotel-london-live.co.uk
send your reply to the above Email.

Regards
Wayne Johnson
Management
The Windermere Hotel And Basserie"

Jun 8, 2018 at 9:44 AM by info

Received via email:

"Thank you for your advice in web.

I was wondering why they send me offer even without interview 😂
Thank you so much
God bless you xxxx

Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
Begin forwarded message:

On Friday, June 8, 2018, 10:10, Windermere Hotel London wrote:

The Windermere Hotel And Basserie
(Winners of AA Guest Accommodation 2017)
Address: 142 –144 Warwick Way
London, SW1V 4JE
Tel: 44 (7) 0359 01319

Dear: Brian Sanjaya Dimor ,

We have received your response to our questions sent to you in our previous email addressed to you. The management of The Windermere Hotel And Brasserie found your answers satisfactory. You have shown us that you are
competent and capable of delivery quality service here at the The Windermere Hotel And Brasserie.

The management of The Windermere Hotel And Brasserie will like to use this
medium to inform you that you have been accepted and offered a job placement here at
The Windermere Hotel And Brasserie. We are acknowledging you as our
latest worker. The management believe that you carry out your duties industriously.

This is an Affirmation that your experiences and qualifications were
found suitably qualified for the requirements of The Windermere Hotel And Brasserie,
London.This document attached embodies the Agreement Letter of the job
that is been offered to you. You are expected to sign and send back
scanned copy to us if you agree with the terms and conditions.

The hotel management will bear the cost of processing your Visa
and flight ticket. When your travel documents are ready, we shall
proceed with the securing of your accommodation here in London at the
company's Staff Quarters. We must have confirmed your visa, your
seriousness and willingness to join our team here in London.

You have to write a letter via email to our UK Visas And Immigration,
our Consultant here in the United Kingdom for the processing
of your Immigration Documents such as Work/Resident Permits Documents,
Foreign Affairs Certification and other supporting Immigration
documents before your job commencement period. You will also have to
forward scanned copy of your signed Agreement/Contract Letter to them
for confirmation that The Windermere Hotel And Brasserie, London employed
you, so as to enable them proceed further with the processing of your Immigration
Documents.

NOTE: You are to bear some of your travelling documents processing
expenses upfront to prove your seriousness and commitment to work with
our reputable organization. You are to bear the cost for obtaining
your Foreign Affairs certification and Work Permit/Resident Permit documents
and if you know you are not capable of bearing it for prove of seriousness and willingness to join
this great company you are free to decline from this offer this company is rendering you.

The contact details of the UK Visas And Immigration are given below.

UK Visas And Immigration
Visa/Permits Services Directorate
Lysander Grove, London N19 3QY,
United Kingdom
Email: ukba.enquiries-live.co. uk
Tel: 44(0 )70111 30005

The reason for this personal processing of Immigration Documents by employee, is due to the fact that in the past after processing the documents for some employee they don't show up for job duty, where by incurring cost for the company. We therefore advice you to carry on every due processing with our immigration consultant for the procurement of your Immigration Document.

Also remember that any Expenses you make on the process of registering your documents shall be refunded back to you on joining as soon as you submit your expenses report.

Best Regards
Mr Wayne Johnson
HR Manager
The Windermere Hotel And Brasserie"

Feb 2, 2018 at 4:27 PM by an anonymous user from: Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Please I have received And açcept such informationwhich I am to pay for work/residence permit. thank you for your concern please how can I reject them because all my information are with them including scan of my passport and other document.

Feb 2, 2018 at 4:34 PM by info

Report it to the police.

Jan 30, 2018 at 8:50 PM by an anonymous user from: Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta, Indonesia

Dear Windermere Hotel London,

I've already got job application scam. From The Windermere Hotel And Brasserie
(Winners of Bed & Breakfast 2013-2014)
Address: 142-144 Warwick Way, Victoria,
London, SW1V 4JE, England
44 (7) 0359 01319 and also wants my personal information. Regards, Dee

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