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Take Your Pants Off

So I applied to this job and I got this reply ?
Is this job legit or what ?

Hello XXXXX

I have attach a rough draft off the employment details.
Have a read through if you any question .
I you are happy it we can take the next step
As we are a northern lrish company you will need
To be registered as self employed
And the rate is 14.50 pound per hour
You pay your Owen b&b / hotel but girls in the office will arrange them for you to your budget

I also have job offer in hamburg Germany In the summer if interested .

Take Your Pants Off

There is serious amount of spelling errors and grammar so that kind of put me off.

smcgiff

Was there a face to face interview? And is the poor grammar and syntax yours or is it verbatim from their communication?

ziedth

The spelling is a major red flag for me and Googling the company doesn't really bring up anything. I'd be avoiding tbh

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smcgiff wrote: »

Was there a face to face interview? And is the poor grammar and syntax yours or is it verbatim from their communication?

I got an email and that is what it said and also they attatched the draft.
Funnily enough I just applied for it 4 hours ago.

No face to face interview yet anyways....

Take Your Pants Off

Shall I ask them for anything so I can verify if they are genuine or not, they asked for for my response in that email saying if you are happy then we can continue to the next step.

smcgiff

Just read the attachment - 99.9% sure it's a scam.

My guess they make a cheque payment to you for 100% of your invoice, but remember you should only get 75% and therefore need to pay them back 25%. Their cheque then bounces and you are down 25%.

smcgiff

Take Your Pants Off wrote: »

No face to face interview yet anyways....

Completely fake. Sorry.

ahnowbrowncow

Take Your Pants Off wrote: »

I got an email and that is what it said and also they attatched the draft.
Funnily enough I just applied for it 4 hours ago.

No face to face interview yet anyways....

You applied for it at 8pm on a Friday night and they got back to you saying you're successful in a few hours?

Sounds off to me especially with so many mistakes in the email.

Take Your Pants Off

Ah it was listed on gumtree anyways, I had this coming to me.
Bunch of wasters out there.
I applied for so many jobs on gumtree and the amount of people, even the genuine ones slack off.
Just yesterday I got a text from this person who I applied for a position of a transport co-ordinator, he told me that I will get a call from him at 7, I called him at 8 asking whats the story I got no call from you, then said I will call you tomorrow(Saturday) after 2pm.
*Sigh......

the_syco

Jue to most off the contract in England and to be far to each sub contractor
It will involve driving to England for the first collection and keeping the van in uk
For a average off six week .This Jue to the cost off the ferrie and the shortage off
Delivery from uk to Ireland .

I wonder is keeping the van in the UK for tax purposes?

For the first two payment Keltic global will have to hold back 25% off the invoice
This is to cover late payment it will take a bit off time to arrange thing
The 25% will then be payed as soon as our payment clear

This here is scam territory!

The office will be in contact way the drivers all the time too.(viber)

So... you'll be in contact with the office via a throwaway viber account?

Take Your Pants Off

You gotta admit though, must have took those guys a long time to type this all out and stuff.
I emailed them, asking for a face to face interview and if there is any application forms, seems they are slow to reply now.

Take Your Pants Off

Got a reply:

Hello

Can tell way type and age off van do you have
Please fill out the attachment
I am in Germany to next Thursday .
But will be in Derry City.
So I may not be possible for a face to face meeting
We can arrange time so we can have a telephone conversation .

Other than that we can arrange a date were you can start.

Thanks keith

What do ye think lads ?

the_syco

Think you'll be subcontracting for someone who has very bad english, so I'd question if he knows the laws?

Also, your only way of contacting him is via Viber. As you can install it on a PC, as well as your phone, you may be talking to some lad in India for all you know!

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the_syco wrote: »

Think you'll be subcontracting for someone who has very bad english, so I'd question if he knows the laws?

Also, your only way of contacting him is via Viber. As you can install it on a PC, as well as your phone, you may be talking to some lad in India for all you know!

In the previous post I put up a document where he posted his number, there is an Irish number and a UK number, Ill give it a call tomorrow to see, but it could be a scam at the same time, that guy could be working with bunch of other lads.
Anyway to make sure if this is legitimate or not ?

Kristopherus

When I read that you applied to adverts on Gumtree I knew it would probably be a scam. That site has more scammers than donedeal. Play him along if you wish, but just beware that its a SCAM, SCAM, SCAM>

SeaDaily

Take Your Pants Off wrote: »

Got a reply:

Hello

Can tell way type and age off van do you have
Please fill out the attachment
I am in Germany to next Thursday .
But will be in Derry City.
So I may not be possible for a face to face meeting
We can arrange time so we can have a telephone conversation .

Other than that we can arrange a date were you can start.

Thanks keith

What do ye think lads ?

Without question its a total scam.

the_syco

Take Your Pants Off wrote: »

In the previous post I put up a document where he posted his number, there is an Irish number and a UK number

Ah, missed that one.

Found this; https://www.companiesintheuk.co.uk/director/16116682/keith-gamble

Keith Gamble has been the director for two months.

Hrm, possible legit. The bad english, and the "keep 25%" reads like a scam, however, is still very offputting.

smcgiff

the_syco wrote: »

Keith Gamble has been the director for two months.

They sometimes appropriate real names.

OP, is the email address specific to the company or generic like hotmail?

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smcgiff wrote: »

They sometimes appropriate real names.

OP, is the email address specific to the company or generic like hotmail?

Keithglobaluk@yahoo.co.uk

smcgiff

Keltic global are based in Londonderry (official address), so you could ask directory enquiries to put you through. Will cost you a couple of quid in operator costs, but at least you'll find out for sure.

Actually, just checked and that chap is listed as living in Donegal - won't give out full address on boards.ie - but if you look it up it would be cheaper to request an Irish phone number.

He's a 33 year old irish carpenter/builder.

I would expect his level of English to be much better and the Yahoo address doesn't inspire confidence.

the_syco

smcgiff wrote: »

I would expect his level of English to be much better and the Yahoo address doesn't inspire confidence.

Was actually looking at his CV there, and it seems his english in it is as bad, with the use of "Jue" instead of "due" throughout.

Also, it seems Gamble is a popular name in Donegal.

OP; how desperate are you for this job? Very desperate, maybe go for the job. Not desperate; avoid.

Stheno

It sounds like a complete scam

smcgiff

the_syco wrote: »

Was actually looking at his CV there, and it seems his english in it is as bad, with the use of "Jue" instead of "due" throughout.

Well spotted. Looks like he might be real. I've never come across that error in spelling before.

It's all very strange.

OP, ask him for his mobile number so you can talk to him.

Take Your Pants Off

smcgiff wrote: »

Well spotted. Looks like he might be real. I've never come across that error in spelling before.

It's all very strange.

OP, ask him for his mobile number so you can talk to him.

Tried ringing him on viber but no response. Will try again later. Thanks for the research lads.

2Mad2BeMad

why are you bothering trying to ring him
its an obvious scam
don't waste you're time mate seriously

Take Your Pants Off

I rang him and his English is actually quite good.
So this is how it works, the company pays for your fuel and you have to get a van, that has to be above 2008 year.
Looks legit when I am actually talking to him.

I will see how it goes out.

smcgiff

Take Your Pants Off wrote: »

I will see how it goes out.

what will you be actually be doing?

iCrazzy

smcgiff wrote: »

what will you be actually be doing?

Basically I have to stay in UK and carry out parcel deliveries there for different companies.
Ill prob get a loan of a van for 1 month. I have relations there so I will stay there. They pay for my fuel travel. So there is no loss I can have and if there is, it would be minimum. But in the end these are the risks we have to take.

iCrazzy

I am on the phone and this is my account I was using just in case people got confused, lol.
The other account is my sons.

cerastes

smcgiff wrote: »

They sometimes appropriate real names.

OP, is the email address specific to the company or generic like hotmail?

Like gamble? at this stage it seems like in the thread if its real, but getting a van and them paying for the fuel while someone does the work in advance, be different if they supplied a van, but this is some upfront cost for someone to provide.

I'm always frightened by the terrible spelling, I just can't believe people could actually be as bad as they are (mine here isn't usually great, as when I'm typing at speed I miss all sorts, not great at the typing).

uck51js9zml2yt

If you're looking for a transport role give the guys in Logiskills a call. They do a lot of logistics jobs and got me my last one.

I wouldn't be wasting my time with this one.

Jawgap

Sounds like you are about to lose 80 squid.......at least!

We will be suppling cargo nets ,straps and trolly fro each driver at a cost off 80 pound
Taking off fist payment

Bit of googling brought this up

KELTIC GROUP MONSIEUR KEITH GAMBLE
LE CLAIRFONTAINE
RUE HENRI PASCHKE
06400 Cannes

http://www.118000.fr/e_C0056302075

There's also an address for the company in Derry.....
21-23 Clarendon Street
Londonderry
County Londonderry
BT48 7EP

There's also a rake of other companies registered at that address which would suggest it's not their base of operations - it's their legal address only

http://www.endole.co.uk/company-by-postcode/bt48-7ep

iCrazzy

Hello
Some it take me a bit off time to reply to email
You get a fuel card this covers all the diesel
You will be sent to England
To the first collection and you can be sent any where in eland of Europe all depends on the job that come in
You do not have to stay away for six week you can park your van up for couple days or a week and flight back
I will be looking for you to work 2 or 3 weeks

iCrazzy

Got a reply

punisher5112

Op would it not be easier get your own van then look for work.
It looks like you will be left with less then you would not working.


That's some start with all the bad spelling it defo smells bad.

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punisher5112 wrote: »

Op would it not be easier get your own van then look for work.
It looks like you will be left with less then you would not working.


That's some start with all the bad spelling it defo smells bad.

I have a van but its not above 2009, I have been applying every where but not luck.
I am at my 50s, there is not much I can do.
I barely have any education, all I carry is loads of delivery and courier experience.
Only have a B license so it is quite hard.

Take Your Pants Off

Armando Tinkling Numerically wrote: »

If you're looking for a transport role give the guys in Logiskills a call. They do a lot of logistics jobs and got me my last one.

I wouldn't be wasting my time with this one.

I have a B licence, would they take me on or is it only a specific licence you need ?

berger89

What kind of "packages" will you be delivering? Sounds so dodgy.

I dunno what neck of the woods you're from but if you have your own van you could become a courier here in Ireland…for someone like Fastway. They are always looking for people.

That one sounds incredibly dodgy

PLL

Spelling/Grammar is obviously bad because English isn't his first language.

Jack Nana

Take Your Pants Off wrote: »

I have a van but its not above 2009, I have been applying every where but not luck.
I am at my 50s, there is not much I can do.
I barely have any education, all I carry is loads of delivery and courier experience.
Only have a B license so it is quite hard.

Are you really in your 50s? I thought you were doing the leaving in school?

Take Your Pants Off

berger89 wrote: »

What kind of "packages" will you be delivering? Sounds so dodgy.

I dunno what neck of the woods you're from but if you have your own van you could become a courier here in Ireland…for someone like Fastway. They are always looking for people.

That one sounds incredibly dodgy

Yh, I tried fastway, I tried everywhere trust me.
But no luck.
It is parcels from different companies, I think I will discuss with him more and keep this thread updated.

Take Your Pants Off

Jack Nana wrote: »

Are you really in your 50s? I thought you were doing the leaving in school?

No I am using my sons account.
I am not ''actually'' at my 50s but near so.

Take Your Pants Off

Armando Tinkling Numerically wrote: »

If you're looking for a transport role give the guys in Logiskills a call. They do a lot of logistics jobs and got me my last one.

I wouldn't be wasting my time with this one.

I will give them a call on Monday again, office is closed Sat/Sun yeah ?

king_of_inismac

In fairness, with half the evidence I'd still be 100% sure this is a scam.

Please take the advice here and avoid this job.

smcgiff

berger89 wrote: »

That one sounds incredibly dodgy

Are you going to be taking anything across boarders?

uck51js9zml2yt

Take Your Pants Off wrote: »

I will give them a call on Monday again, office is closed Sat/Sun yeah ?

I should been clearer. They are a recruitment agency.
There are lots of courier companies around that employ owner drivers and keep a percentage of the job for office admin etc.
Just Google for couriers. There are a lot of reputable ones out there without going for this scam.
B licence is call you need for a van. When I had drivers off sick, I'd often hop in a sprinter to do a run. I was able to drive a box body on a long wheel base.


I'm out of the transport business these days.