Job offer in Nigeria - is this a scam ?

These people who victimized inocent victim shall refrain from doing this evil wrong doings. These people dont have heart. What they victimizing are very poor people who just want to look for job opportunities to help uplift their families from poverty. Very sad since people don't have conscience.

Hi Murali,

While I can't say with 100% certainty that this job offer is some sort of scam, the fact that they've asked you for money upfront should sound the alarm bells. Employers should always foot the cost of a visa and assist you with the process.

Such scams are common in Nigeria. You can read more on this thread as well. 

Any job offer where they ask the employee for money upfront or where there offer is too good to be true means that it is probably a scam. You therefore should compare this job offer to jobs and salaries you've had in the past before deciding whether to accept it or not.

I hope this helps.

Shantalie
 

Murali, We are having the same situation. They did the same process of my application. After accepting the offer, they referred to immigration consultant to process my STR visa. But I have doubt to fill-up the visa form because I feel that it is scam and if I filled-up the visa form I need to give them my passport copy which having my personal information. So I tried to do research online about Nigeria. You can apply visa through online, so why we need immigration consultant. I was so happy when I found this post I did not proceed my application. Drillog Petro-Dynamics Limited Registered Address: Office Bases: Port Harcourt Plot ‘C’ Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout, P.M.B. 047, Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Tel: +234-8083301445. Mr. Ikenna Okolie Assistant Human Resource Manager HSE Manager/Radiation Safety Officer Mrs. Ijeoma Ekpe Human Resource Manager Company Secretary/Legal Adviser Below is the immigration consultant information John Adewola Immigration Consultant 4th Floor, Adamawa Plaza, Off Shehu Shagari Way, Central Business District, FCT Abuja,, Nigeria Lawyer In Charge: Barr. John Adewola (Esq Email: [email protected], Alternative Email: [email protected] Private Telephone: +234 7029 187 099 Upon receipt of the required documents from your side the immigration lawyer will secure your residence and work permit here in Nigeria and will contact the Nigerian Consulate in your country and fax all your documents to them to facilitate your visa. Within a space of 7 working days after your papers have been faxed to the consulate, we shall notify you on when to go to the Consulate Office in your country for the endorsement of your international passport, brief interview and issuance of visa. If anyone could help find out identities of this persons, kindly reply in this post so that they will stop fooling people. ABB

Hi Anonymous

This is most likely a scam. Never give a company money in advance, and never give out your banking details. Even though Glotech have put out a statement about this themselves, which can be seen on their "official" website, our research indicates that the company itself seems to be fake. 

Scams are becoming more elaborate, so you increasingly have to be careful. The best thing to do would be to check with your closest Nigerian Embassy as to whether or not this is a legitimate and registered business.

For a bit more info, have a look at our Working in Nigeria page.

Best of luck,

Xavier

Hi, Murali. My name is Willy, from Canada. I had the same offer with the company (Drillog), and i have submitted all documents. But they only ask me to purchase insurance, which i did. yesterday i was called by the Nigeria Embassy in my country for interview on Monday. I hope you got the wrong man, Drillog is not a scam company , The company exist. Further info frm me, send me email ([email protected]

Hi to all, I have the same problem. I was asked also to purchase an insurance (EITHLIPC). Excerpts of the email is as follows. We are in receipt of your email,you are to send the other remaining documents for the visa approval(1,Proof of vaccination against yellow fever,2,A scanned copy of your international passport valid with minimum of 6 months validity). Again,if you can not find the insurance company,I can assist you in getting it here in Nigeria to save you of time wasting, so that you can be among the next list of employee's that will be receiving their traveling complete documents to join the company. Below, is the details for the INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL,HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE.(EITHLIPC) COVER you are to choose the plan that you want. Plan A is $750.USD Plan B is $2000.USD Plan C is $2500.USD Plan D is $3000.USD I am in quandary if this is true or not. Back here, 750USD is a big amount. I also browse the net about the Drillog but seems fine. Does any one here enlightened me how to know if this is a scam or not.

I am in the same situation with Murali and ABB. The only difference was the contact person was a certain Mr. Chukwuemeka. This guy contacted through my mobile number to confirm my query on the legitimacy of the EITHLIPC which according to them is a pre-requisite for applying for an STR visa. Now, I was passed to a Barr. John Adewola and was advise me to produce 750USD as a processing fee and should be wired through western union. The company name is Drillog PDL. I have browse thru LinkedIn and was able to look for Mrs. Ijeoma Ekpe and seems this person is legitimate/

DEAR ALL, I PERSONALLY CHECKED ALL THE DETAILS WITH MY OFFER LETTER AND THE COMPANY NEVER WANTED THE MONEY FROM EMPLOYEES FOR ANY TYPE OF PROCESSING FEES. ALL THE RESPONSES HERE IN FAVOR OF PROCESSING FEES IS PART OF THE SCAM AND NEVER EVER SEND MONEY . THEY ARE REAL SCAMMERS. MY REPRESENTATIVE DIRECTLY VISITED THEIR OFFICE AND ALL ARE FRAUD. SOMEBODY IN THE COMPANY IS MAKING ALL THESE FALSE REPRESENTATIONS FOR JOB SEEKERS AND NEVER EVER PAY MONEY AS IT IS COMPANY'S RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY FOR ANY TYPES OF VISA /INSURANCE POLICY. ALL WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF BY COMPANY.

I have read your Posts. You guys are not certain about this company. The Company, and the employees are legitimate. So do not spoil their image.@ ABB, If you can apply for visa online,and your employer, gives you an immigration consultant to handle it for you, what is wrong?. are you inviting your self to work, or the company that is inviting you to work. Let us be reasonable for ones okay. If you are not certain about the company, you can forget about the offer and move on. Regards Thomas Rock([email protected]

Hi, Jairus2003, Is the company Not Legitimate With the employees. ?

Dear Murali... the message is Scam. He gave correct website address BUT he is using scam email id. I saw a post by another person who has got a similar mail at http://www.scamcallfighters.com (search for 002348083301445)

Here some one is posting. Again it is scam ? Do not give any money in advance where you don't have a control ? PLEASE FOLLOW THIS RULE IN LIFE

Be very very careful with too good offers and those that require upfront payment! If anybody gets a seemingly fraudulent offer from Nigerian companies in the future do refer them to me for investigations. Within 2 to 3 days you should get a feedback from me. Cheers! toyediggsatyahoocom

I have got job offer in prime superspecialty hospital abuja. can anybody know this hospital. How safe is abuja for expatriates. I have to take decision soon.

Hi Anonymous,

Please provide more details about your job offer. Were you interviewed for the position? What documents have you had to provide? What is the offer? Have the employers asked for any money up front ?

There are safety issues in Abuja, as there are throughout Nigeria and other expat destinations. Obviously, you will need to adapt your lifestyle somewhat to remain safe in Abuja. Find secure accommodation, be aware of the road safety issues and don't draw attention to yourself as an expat in a new country. There are also risks of terrorism and financial crime in Nigeria - but these should not necessarily deter you from making the move.

Read our Safety in Nigeria page for some more detailed information.

Good luck.

Hi I am indian received Job Offer from the Glotech Oil services. they have send me the Employment offer and the agreement between Glotech and Me. But they have asked for $400 USD to processing the Work permitt. Should i go for it. Kinldy revert. i have send a mail on their scam mentioned id to confirm , he told this is genuine offer received by you. there is not scam.

Hi, I have an offer from Nigeria FMCG company and they are willing to pay 2500 salary and 1000 allowance as savings in USD also housing,insurance,medical, schooling is free and annual twice vacation,what else i should negotiate with them as i need to make savings by working there and also guide safety is good/bad in nigeria.Thanks.

Hi Am Indian. I got an job offer in Lagos. Indian company-Power section as Maintenance Electrical Engineer.They offer 2000 USD. So kindly let me know this money is enough for living in Lagos. I need saving account also. Company will give free accommodation. so please guide me Is this good salary of Expats???

Guys, please I live here In Lagos Nigeria, I personally was scammed here in my own country some time last year, NO company would want to employ you in Nigeria and would ask you to pay a dimme in advance. So believe it or Not, its a scam...the company should process all your documents without asking for anything, Some ppl will never stop @ anything to rip ppl off, please I love my country because if you meet the right ppl you will never be cheated. Don't send anything to anyone , except your CV. Thanks.

Hi. have the persons in questioned found out if it is a scam? i was also approched

Hi,I have simillar situation.Want me to obtain a f.w.a.c(foreign workers authorisation certificate)does anyone know if this is a legit certificate??thanks

Hi, I am a scaffolder from UK and I have had a job offer with drilog to work in Nigeria I have not sent money or give bank details but they have said that I would be on a 3 and 3 rotation offshore and around 10,500 USD a month.

is this real ????????

Hi, I recived today exactly the same offer than leep82. I check the mail direction it´s not the same that use the company Drillog Petro-Dynamics Limetd

Hi, I am a Construction Manager, I got the same offer as Leep82 at same salary and 3 to 3 rotation and in order to obtain f.w.a.c(foreign workers authorisation certificate) they advised me to contact a local legal company. İsthis offer scam?