Example 1 of bogus email (taken from a recent scam):

Please note that the following is NOT genuine and has NOT been sent from Siemens

"From: General Manager
Sir William Siemens Square
Frimley,
Camberley
Surrey,
GU16 8QD
England, United Kingdom
Opening Hours:
Mon-Wed: 10:00-19:00 Thurs-Sat: 10:00-20:00

1. This is to confirm that you have been appointed to work for the company.
2. Starting date:
Employment Start Date: January 10th 2011. Date of arrival: January 8th 2011.Length of Contract: 5 years.
3. Job title and descriptionThe Employee’s job title is: SecretaryThe Employee’s main task is attending meetings/minute taking, typing, data entryand various other duties as assigned.
4. Intended address of stay:
Siemens Staff Quarters, Sir William Siemens Square, Frimley ,Camberley, Surrey, GU16 8QD England, United Kingdom .
5. Salary:
Your Monthly Salary is 5000 pounds plus a monthly feeding allowance of 500 pounds. Payments are paid directly into your bank account. If you do not havea bank account you will need to open one when you come over to the UK.
6. Hours of work
The Employee’s working week will consist of 40 hours, from Monday to Friday and from 9 am to 6pm. There is a 1 hour lunch break: timing to be agreed with immediate supervisor.From time to time, the Employee may be asked to work outside of the contracted hours. An hourly rate of 1.5 times the normal hourly rate will be paid.
7. Holiday entitlement
The Employee is entitled to 4 weeks (20 days) paid holiday per annum. At the end of 5 years service an extra days holiday entitlement is given – followed by a further 1days holiday entitlement for each of the next 4 years service: bringing maximumholiday entitlement to 5 weeks (25 days).
8. Sickness entitlement
Contractual Sick Pay: the Employee will receive their normal salary for a period of 4weeks, in any 12 month period where a doctor’s certificate is produced after7consecutive day’s sickness. Payments will be less Statutory Sick Pay and any Social Security benefits due to the Employee. You will be covered by our health plan.
9. Pension
A Stakeholder pension scheme is provided for all employees. Details will be madeavailable on starting employment.I agree to the above terms and confirm I have received a copy of this Contract

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Signed and dated by the Employee"

Example 2 of bogus email:

"On behalf of Siemens Oil and Gas, (Human Resources Department).

 We are glad to inform you that your services has been selected to work with us as we have found on your resume to suit with our requirements for improvement and development of our services across UK.

The mode of selection was based on the following;

1. CV and qualification
2. Mode in which your data is being presented on the employment data Sheet.
3. Work experiences.

 We employ staff based on four core values namely Productivity, Talent, Ambitions and Character and we expect all our staffs to exhibit these Core values. Also we ensure that all our staff especially our International employees are comfortable.

 Attached herewith is the soft copy of your employment contract letter and upon the acceptance of the offer, duly signed soft copy of your Job contract letter should be sent to the Human Resource via email for confirmation of acceptance of your job offer.

Your employment files have been forwarded to The United Kingdom Home Office, for acknowledgment and also to inform you of the necessary requirements for HOME OFFICE Clearance and Visa Clearance Papers. They will contact you via email and inform you accordingly.

Ensure that you read and understand the attached document, whereby you do not understand any paragraph or word kindly contact your immediate supervisor through the telephone number stated on the attached offer letter or write us through email for clarifications.

Note: As soon as you have been contacted by the UK HOME OFFICE, please inform us accordingly.

 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 the team before the deadline. Do get back to us with developments and updates regarding the procurement of your HOME OFFICE Clearance and Visa Clearance Papers. Once again we at Hess Oil and Gas welcome you to join our team of experts and enjoy the worlds best workforce family.

Reply to confirm you receive this mail."

Example 3 of bogus email

"Dear Job Seeker,

Please be informed that Siemens Oil & Gas (UK) has immediate employment opportunities and intends to invite experienced individuals/expatriates or consultancy firm capable of rendering expertise services in various fields of Engineering, Construction and Installation, NDT, Geology, Project Management, Welding and Fabrication, Plant/Start-Up, Maintenance, Mechanical/Technical/Design Engineering, Information Technology, Administrative, Commissioning, Host/Hostess, Housekeeping Executive/Assistant, Cashier/Receptionist, Front Office/Guest Relations Executive/Manager, Duty Manager, Head/VP/PR/Corp Communication, Head/VP/GM-Accounts, Auditors, Cashier, IT/Telecom-Software, Accountants, Health Workers, Mechanical/Electrical, Electronics Operators, Customer Care, Room Attendant, Housekeeping, Waiter/Waitress, Driver, Security, Foreign/International Language Translators and Teachers and many more others depend on your field of specialization. You may also visit our website: http://ww w.siemens.com/jobs/en/

Benefits

 * A very attractive net salary pay in Dollar, Pound Sterling or Euro equivalent depending on employee home country and currency preference with annual salary review.  
* Quality single or family housing accommodation in company community.  
* Free medical/dental care in ENGLAND or any part of the world for employee and family.  
* Excellent educational assistance benefits with family status employment.  
* Paid airfares allowing full flexibility with holiday travel.  
* Personal effects shipment and excess baggage allowances.  
* Full access to some to some of the finest and social recreational facilities in United Kingdom.  
* Life Insurance and Paid vacation.  
* Official vehicle/Maximum security in work environment and housing community."

Applicants should send CV/Resume to our Human Resources Department: jobsatsiemens@engineer.com." (this is a bogus email address)

Please note, these are examples of bogus emails using email addresses which are not connected with Siemens

On occasion people have been asked in these bogus emails to send money in return for a job offer.

Siemens does not request payments in return for job offers.