Comments on: Episode 008 – Hiring Scams

By: Lloyd

Lloyd — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:26:59 +0000

I am glad I saw this I am in the middle of this recruiting thing as well, I was told by western Union not to send the money to George asa well for visas just waiting to hear from the real Aviation company if the recruiter works for them at all

By: John

John — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:13:11 +0000

A variation on this scam has just begun involving initial contact via text message. Beware.

By: William Carter

William Carter — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:47:28 +0000

These idiots are now trying to target the Canadian market now. Do not even remember appling to them, I have a job, but yet they got my email, cell number. Sent me a interview package, and have since been called by some idiot 4 times with the phone number 97155241456 trying to get me to review my contract and forward the signed copy and doc’s to them so they can process them for my employment. All I can figure is one of my past comrads has used / given my contact info as a referrance. It sucks that there is someone out there preying on the ones I call nmy bothers and sisters in the SKY. Be Safe ALL

By: Joe A

Joe A — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:41:32 +0000

Just had a friend of mine go through this. I have worked in 7 different countries in my career and not one time have the real employer do anything near what they are asking on this scam, so this is a good heads up.

Keep your eyes open and practice good CRM, in other words ask around and if no one has heard of this company or that the company is hiring, start investigating.

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:38:08 +0000

After a deeper review of “Scam Work Visa paperwork”, my DSelect recruiter is the same George(spelled 3 different ways) Konard, using the letterhead of Head of Operations, Emirate council Department. I wander if his recruiter is maybe Mr. Aziz, listed as my Head of Operations and External Control Div.

By: Ron

Ron — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:58:26 +0000

Wish I had seen this earlier. Was contacted by phone and then taken through these same steps by email, though I was very leery from the start. Still they have my licenses which our government doesn’t seemed to concerned about. Wanted $1710.00 from me.
Now to get the word out through the job boards!

By: Ian

Ian — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:04:08 +0000

Thanks for the heads up. I just received a contract from them, and two phone calls supposedly from a senior company employee, although as yet no request for payment. I guess I’ll just have to keep looking here in the US.

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:43:33 +0000

Outstanding show! This episode should be required viewing for any pilot in today’s job market.

By: James

James — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:20:36 +0000

Great Job Mike!!! Good work tracking that company down!