RP Embassy in Berlin uncovers new Recruitment Scam, warns Filipino Job-Seekers
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The Philippine Embassy in Berlin reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) that it has uncovered
another scam designed to victimize Filipino job-seekers.
This was after two Filipinas contacted the Embassy seeking assistance in verifying the authenticity of a
company named Markel-Power International, allegedly located in Bremen, Germany, which informed the two
through e-mail that they will be hired by the firm.
The company advised the job-seekers that in order for their recruitment to be completed, they have to pay €70
through Western Union to an employment company based in Monza, Italy.
The Embassy later discovered that Markel-Power International is non-existent, is not registered with the Bremen
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has a fictitious address, has no telephone and fax numbers, and is using
a host in the United States for its English website.
The Embassy advised the two Filipinas not to pay the company any amount for their alleged recruitment.
“The Embassy is convinced that this recruitment scheme is another variation of the Nigerian 4-1-9 advanced fee
scam designed to victimize innocent Filipino job-seekers,” Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Christine Queenie C.
Mangunay said.
The Nigerian 4-1-9 scam, also known as the Nigerian Advance Fee scheme, is a worldwide scam which
involves the receipt an unsolicited letter allegedly from a Nigerian Central Bank employee or from the Nigerian
government. It is named after the section of the Nigerian penal code which addresses fraudulent schemes.
The Embassy warns Filipino job-seekers of the scam and has asked the DFA to bring the matter to the attention
of relevant government authorities such as the Department of Labor and Employment, the Department of
Justice, and the Philippine National Police. END
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The DFA Press Corps is invited to cover the following:
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WHAT: SOFT OPENING OF THE DFA ASEANA BUILDING
WHEN: MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010, 7:45 A.M.
WHERE: ASEANA BUSINESS PARK, CORNER BRADCO AVENUE AND DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL BLVD., BRGY
TAMBO, PARAÑAQUE CITY, (NEAR SM MALL OF ASIA)
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DFA Secretary Romulo Confers the Order of Sikatuna to Outgoing Cuban Ambassador
to RP Jorge Rey Jimenez
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By authority of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto G. Romulo conferred the
Order of Sikatuna, Rank of Datu (Gold Distinction) on Cuban Ambassador Jorge Rey Jimenez last 6 January.
The award, held during a farewell high tea given in the Ambassador’s honor by Secretary Romulo, is in
recognition of Ambassador Jimenez’s outstanding efforts to enhance the friendly ties between the Philippines
and Cuba.
During his almost five-year tour of duty in the Philippines, Ambassador Rey dedicated his time and effort in
reaching out to various sectors of Philippine society. Moreover, it was during his tenure that the 1st RP-Cuba
Joint Commission on Consultations and Cooperation and the 2nd RP-Cuba Joint Commission on Scientific
and Technological Cooperation were convened in June 2007 in Havana, Cuba. The joint commissions opened
the doors to closer cooperation in science, biotechnology, health, culture and arts, sports, education, and other
areas. END (Photo by: Tony Bosa, Jr. DFA-PISU)
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