East Asia Golf Club - Golf Coach Scam

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Jase26

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Joined: Aug 16, 2009
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Posted: Aug 21, 2009 - 10:22 PM
Post subject: East Asia Golf Club - Golf Coach Scam

Thank you to PJ for letting me know it's now called the Luwan Sports Center and no golf driving range exists there. This guy is running a scam. I have worked overseas before and the company you're applying to should cover any costs on visas etc. Below is some of our correspondence.

Thank you for the response, Below are the answers to your questions. If you are fully interested, kindly contact us back for details in completing this process and signing of our contract agreement letters.

Question: What are the working hours for this position and days per week required? Working Hours & place- are these my hours of work? - Responsibilities: Ability to teach proper golf techniques,

2. Programme: 1 hour: Work on the fundamentals of the golf swing/individual analysis, and definition of a personalised correction programme. 2 hours: with pro: training on the hole course:, access to training facilities all day long. 4-5 Hours Training Per day- (Mon-Saturday)

Question: May I work outside the set hours, if I choose to work more?- You can be allowed to have the oppotunities to work outside the contract working hours, you can go for a private language teacher or any kind of work.

Question: Is a translator provided or is this an added cost to me or is this required?- The students all know the basic english language but if you insist in having a translator, we can provide one.

Question: What is transportation like in the area from the house to the facility?- Your living apartment will be 1 kilometre away from our golf club.

Question: Are there local golf courses in the area that are available to play with students? On course instruction, field lesson?- At present, we have 2 local golf instructors.

Question: What is the cost for Chinese Qualification Forms (CQF)?- The cost is US$620

Question: What is the cost for Alien Coaching Forms?-US$380

This fee structure oddly enough works out to a $1,000.00 USD and he mentioned in another email that i should contact him to purchase the forms. I emailed back and let him know I would re-imburse him when I got over there and got settled in the position. I never heard back! DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY

monalisalee

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Joined: May 10, 2005
Posts: 2019
Location: Shanghai
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Posted: Aug 21, 2009 - 10:37 PM

Mate: Like any scam here and there are plenty, do NOT part with money.
Do NOT even pay a deposit for a rental.
Do NOT buy a plane ticket, without a genuine job.
DO get a friend to check it out in person.

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