It’s almost 15 years now and we have approximately 769 recruitment agencies in Dubai. Some are legit and most are not. And some who are legally running a scam in Dubai and getting away with it.
To name a few, lets take a deeper look at foreign agencies “so called” operating in the UAE and local agencies, also the ones that are out there and famous for good/bad reasons. So here is the list out of 769 agencies that are even worth mentioning.
Your feed back about these agencies would be highly appreciated and you can email me at dubaiscams@gmail.com
Here is the list in no particular order:
1) JOBTRACKTelephone #: 009714 397 7751http://www.jobtrackme.com/
Very cheesy website, office in India not really reliable.
2) BAC MIDDLE EAST EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENTTelephone #: 009714 336 0350http://www.bacme.com/
There is no such thing as a ISO 9001 for a recruitment agencies or HR consultancy. Because there is not such thing as an agency with a perfectly working system especiall in Dubai. BAC is know to charge employers a huge commission fee almost 15% of the candidates annual income, which in return is paid by the candidate. Since the candidate things the agency is charging the employer, they are happy in their own delusional word.
3) KERSHAW LEONARDTelephone #: 009714 343 4606http://www.kershawleonard.net/
The name sounds attractive and that is pretty much it. Its not all that bad and you can probably give it a shot and let me know how it goes. I had friends who were happy with them for a bit. They do sound a bit racist at times only if you are an Indian with a Brit accent.
4) CLARENDON PARKERTelephone #: 009714 391 0460http://www.clarendonparker.com/
Good reputation, but placements are really slow and companies usually come to them for U.K. U.S. graduates mainly white people, So if you are of any other color, race or gender, forget about it.
5) Jobs In Dubai Telephone #: 009714 3454008
Fax #: 009714 3454009http://www.jobsindubai.com/
Well I did make the mistake of registering with them. Got a few bad offers and felt really under qualified. This company is completely online and does only something that is known as e-recruitment and they do have a good web presence. But I am not sure about the placement rates. I know many who are registered with them with no particular complaints in general except that they take to long to get you placed. Well you do have to pay for their service in advance and I found that a bit odd. So I called them to figure this out, I was told it was a deposit for the images they would post online that is viewable to the general public. This makes sense now. But if you are in a rush to get employed, probably a bad idea to register with them. Let me know of additional feed backs about this firm.
6) TALENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCYTelephone #: 009714 335 0999http://www.talentdubai.com/
They are not so talented. Fees are high again, contract commitments are an issue. Employers sometimes do not pay them for a candidate referral. They can hold back your pay in advance if that is the case.
7) S.O.S RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTSTelephone #: 009714 396 5600http://www.sosrecruitment.net/
Big for nothing, it has a bad reputation for not keeping their promises. Candidates usually complain about getting offers and the disappearing act of S.O.S when they are in trouble waiting to hear from employers. Especially when they are called to Dubai on a visit.
8) BAYThttp://www.bayt.com/
A terrible online recruitment that is confused with recruitment and have their hands all over the country with no respect for any candidate’s privacy or income or education. They would treat a CEO with as much respect as they would treat their staff (Bad). X-employees of this company are really frustrated with the companies image and usually do not trust the management. They are also know to charge a huge amount of fee for any additional services they offer, as compared to any other agencies. If you are dissatisfied with their service, though luck, there are 1000 more out here.
9) Grafton GroupGeneral recruitment email: dxbadmin@grafton-group.comDubai recruitment email: dxbdubai@grafton-group.comtel :+971 4 3671939fax : +971 4 367 2798 http://www.grafton-group.com/
Our golden globe nominee for a treacherous service. From 7 candidates that recently contacted me letting me know they were down from the U.K without a hotel stay and money in their pockets because Grafton Group sent them a job offer for a bogus company that decided not to hire them after the joined work. BAD BAD BAD. Do not waste your time on this one for sure. Or travel without getting your facts right. I classify this agency as a Gold Digger, except for its your pockets in the end.
Friday, April 6, 2007
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Gold Scam
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Wednesday warned its members and investors in general to exercise caution in dealing with offers made to sell large amounts of gold at a discount to the market price.
Colin Griffith, Executive Director for Gold and Precious Metals for the DMCC, said, "Recent publicity and volatility in gold prices has attracted increased investor focus on this metal. In such circumstances, we often see an upsurge in fraudulent activity. This has been the case in recent weeks."
DMCC said it has become aware of a recent upsurge in such offers, which are almost always an attempt to defraud investors. The sellers frequently approach honest business partners who are unaware of how the gold market operates, according to DMCC officials.
The organization said the best protection is to deal only with reputable gold merchants, and be wary of any offers that claim to include a discount from the market place. The DMCC said the group would work closely with concerned authorities to ensure that appropriate action is taken to protect its members.
Investors with any concerns about proposed transactions can contact DMCC's financial compliance director at hassan.nasser@dmcc.ae
Colin Griffith, Executive Director for Gold and Precious Metals for the DMCC, said, "Recent publicity and volatility in gold prices has attracted increased investor focus on this metal. In such circumstances, we often see an upsurge in fraudulent activity. This has been the case in recent weeks."
DMCC said it has become aware of a recent upsurge in such offers, which are almost always an attempt to defraud investors. The sellers frequently approach honest business partners who are unaware of how the gold market operates, according to DMCC officials.
The organization said the best protection is to deal only with reputable gold merchants, and be wary of any offers that claim to include a discount from the market place. The DMCC said the group would work closely with concerned authorities to ensure that appropriate action is taken to protect its members.
Investors with any concerns about proposed transactions can contact DMCC's financial compliance director at hassan.nasser@dmcc.ae
Money Transfer Scam In Dubai
Here is a sad story for you which you might have already received in your email. This is a scam that needs to be avoided at under any circumstances. This is a Nigerian scam run in Dubai. Do not give out your bank account details or sign any documents.
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Hello dear,
I am Mr. Lawson Rhodes, a merchant in Dubai, Arab Emirate. I have been diagnosed with Cancer which was discovered very late, due to my laxity in careing for my health. It has defiled all forms of medicine, Right now I have only about a few months to live, according to my Medical Doctor. I have not particularly lived my life so well, as I never really cared for myself but the oil business. Though I am very rich, I was never generous, I only focused on my business as that was the only thing I cared for. But now I regret all this as I now know that there is more to life than just wanting to have or make all the money in the world.
I believe when God gives me a second chance and heal me I would live my life a different way from how I have lived it. I have sowed a seed for my healing I have willed and given most of my properties and assets to my immediate and extended family members and as well as a few close friends.
I want God to be merciful to me and accept my soul and so, I have decided to give arms to charity organizations and give succour and comfort to the less priviledged of the Tsunami Victims, as I want this to be one of the last good deeds I do on earth. So far, I have distributed money to some charity organizations in India and Malaysia. Now that my health has deteriorated so badly, I cannot do this my self anymore. I once asked members of my family to close one of my accounts in Saudi Bank and distribute the money which I have there to charity organization and to the less priviledged in Bulgaria and Sudan Africa They cashed the money but kept it only to themselves. Hence, I do not trust them anymore, as they seem not to be contended with what I have left for them already.
The last of my money which no one knows of is the huge cash deposit of twenty two million dollars $ 22 million that I have in the Vault of a Financial company in europe for safe keeping.
I want you to collect this deposit on my behalf and disburse it to the Tsunami EarthQuake victims in Asia for the less priviledged.
I will set aside 20% for you for your time and efforts. I need your urgent reply so that I will not have to go on sourcing for a credible person to handle this project.
If you are okey with the condition, do not hesitate to send me mail so that i can furnish you up with all the informations needed.
I wish to hear from you soon.
God bless you.
Mr. Lawson
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Hello dear,
I am Mr. Lawson Rhodes, a merchant in Dubai, Arab Emirate. I have been diagnosed with Cancer which was discovered very late, due to my laxity in careing for my health. It has defiled all forms of medicine, Right now I have only about a few months to live, according to my Medical Doctor. I have not particularly lived my life so well, as I never really cared for myself but the oil business. Though I am very rich, I was never generous, I only focused on my business as that was the only thing I cared for. But now I regret all this as I now know that there is more to life than just wanting to have or make all the money in the world.
I believe when God gives me a second chance and heal me I would live my life a different way from how I have lived it. I have sowed a seed for my healing I have willed and given most of my properties and assets to my immediate and extended family members and as well as a few close friends.
I want God to be merciful to me and accept my soul and so, I have decided to give arms to charity organizations and give succour and comfort to the less priviledged of the Tsunami Victims, as I want this to be one of the last good deeds I do on earth. So far, I have distributed money to some charity organizations in India and Malaysia. Now that my health has deteriorated so badly, I cannot do this my self anymore. I once asked members of my family to close one of my accounts in Saudi Bank and distribute the money which I have there to charity organization and to the less priviledged in Bulgaria and Sudan Africa They cashed the money but kept it only to themselves. Hence, I do not trust them anymore, as they seem not to be contended with what I have left for them already.
The last of my money which no one knows of is the huge cash deposit of twenty two million dollars $ 22 million that I have in the Vault of a Financial company in europe for safe keeping.
I want you to collect this deposit on my behalf and disburse it to the Tsunami EarthQuake victims in Asia for the less priviledged.
I will set aside 20% for you for your time and efforts. I need your urgent reply so that I will not have to go on sourcing for a credible person to handle this project.
If you are okey with the condition, do not hesitate to send me mail so that i can furnish you up with all the informations needed.
I wish to hear from you soon.
God bless you.
Mr. Lawson
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