Seldén Escrow Officer Scam

Brandon says:

This was brought to my attention after an email was sent mimicking the company I work for. After running analysis on the word attachment, it includes html code to download malicious files. Anyone who has opened any of these documents, please run full malware scans against your computers.

Bryan says:

Looks like this person uses CareerBuilder as a way to get people email and then starts his scam. The only way mine was different was it was Prestige Yachts.

First E-mail:

Prestige – We need this position filled immediately!

Escrow – Definition – A better understanding of this position.

Escrow generally refers to money held by a third-party on behalf of transacting parties. We have looked at this from a different perspective and have decided that an Escrow does not have to be a third-party and instead, can be an In-House service and that such an in-house service would bring financial advantages for both Prestige our clients.

Candidates for this position must be detail-oriented, trustworthy and professional when dealing with sensitive and confidential transaction information.

Main Duties:

To receive payments for our clients on behalf of Prestige.
To keep track of the payments received and offer daily reports on those payments;
To maintain financial records and files of own transactions.;
To scan all the formal documents (e.g. receipts) received while doing this job;
To add copies of all the documents aforementioned to the daily reports;
To undertake periodic audit of own work and report on areas of possible improvement.

Financial Benefits:

Fixed monthly salary:
The starting salary stipulated in our contract is in the amount of $4,800.00 and is paid at the end of each month.
This arrangement starts the moment the contract is signed (after signing a contract with us any Escrow Officer receives his first salary after a 30 day period)

Additional to the fixed salary there are commissions and dividends as follows:
1. Fixed commissions:
For each payment you process you earn $165.

2. Haste dividends:
(These depend on how quick payments are processed and are as follows)
Completely processing a payment within 24 hours will earn you $165;
Completely processing a payment within 36 hours will earn you $105;
Completely processing a payment within 48 hours will earn you $65;

Anything above that time will not earn you any haste dividend.

Additional financial benefits:

Savings/401(k) with matching contributions
Provides for savings through payroll deduction or contributions along with company-matching contributions
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability
Various insurance coverage plans, including short and long-term disability, employee and dependent life and long-term care.

Health and Wellness benefits:
Medical
We offer a variety of medical plans that feature in and out-of-network benefits:
Comprehensive Dental plan;
Features out-of-network benefits;
Comprehensive Vision plan;
Optional coverage that offers significant benefits

Thanks to innovative finance products and a very real commitment to customer care, we have a stronghold in the markets in which we operate.

Our History
A Growing Succes !
Launched over 20 years ago, the Prestige range of motor yachts immediately found its audience.  Passionate and demanding, Prestige owners sought to realize their lifelong dreams aboard an exceptional, refined motor yacht that was built to last.  The brand’s success was founded on a few simple concepts:  all living spaces on one level, 360° panoramic views, an independent owner’s suite.The art of Prestige was in combining these concepts in just the rightway.

Today, over 2,500 Prestige motor yachts, from 35 to 60 feet, cruise waters around the globe, and the Prestige Yachts division has announced that it will launch even larger models.

If you find you are interested in what Prestige has to offer, simply reply to this email and and let me know if you want to receive the contract.

If you have any questions about this position after reading our FAQ please feel free to include those questions and/or observations in a reply email.

Address:
Route de la Roche sur Yon
BP 529
85505 LES HERBIERS CEDEX
Company registration number
Prestige AB: 556707-2334
EU VAT ID number Prestige LTD Varvs AB: SE556707233401
Bankgiro: 541-2051
Bank account Prestige LTD Varvs AB: IBAN SE9350000000051181026601
SWIFT: ESSE SE SS
Bank: SEB – France
Company registration number for parent company Prestige AB: 556087-7499

SECOND E MAIL

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

This agreement is made today June 26, 2015
BETWEEN
Prestige Shipyards (the ‘Company’)
Route de la Roche sur Yon
BP 529
85505 LES HERBIERS CEDEX
Company registration number for boat building company
Prestige AB: 556707-2334

AND
Full name (Do not use initials):

Actual address:
City, State:
Zip code:
Phone number:
E-mail address:
(The ‘Representative’). WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ Representative and to ensure the continued availability to the Company of the Representative’s services, and the Representative is willing to accept such employment and render such services, all upon and subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Contract and WHEREAS, the Company has provided and/or will provide specialized support in its business to the Representative;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants set forth in this Contract, and intending to be legally bound, the Company and the Representative agree as follows:

I. Term of Employment.

1.1. Term. The Company hereby employs the Representative, and the Representative hereby accepts employment with the Company, for a period commencing 30 June 2015 and one year thereafter.

1.2. Continuing Effect. Notwithstanding any termination of this Contract except for termination under Section 5, at the end of the Term or otherwise, the provisions of Sections 6 and 7 shall remain in full force and effect and the provisions of Section 7 shall be binding upon the legal representatives, successors and assigns of the Representative.

II. Duties.

2.1. General Duties.

a. The Representative shall serve as Escrow Officer and representative party of the Company, with duties and responsibilities that are consistent with the Escrow Officer duties and responsibilities as of the date of this Contract. The Representative will also perform services for such subsidiaries as may be necessary. The Representative will use his best efforts to perform his duties and discharge his responsibilities pursuant to this Contract competently, carefully and faithfully. In determining whether or not the Representative has used his best efforts hereunder, it shall be judged solely on the results of the Representative’s performance, surrounding circumstances shall be taken into account.

b. The Representative hereby agrees to be present at the locations indicated by the Company and to fulfill the tasks given by the Company in the assignments he receives.

c. The Representative hereby agrees to receive funds from the Company’s customers as named by the Company and transfer the funds as instructed.

d. The Company hereby agrees the Representative acts hereunder as a transferor only and is not responsible for or liable in any manner whatsoever for the sufficiency, correctness, genuineness or validity of any funds, documents or other materials deposited with it.

e. The Company hereby agrees to provide the Representative with complete instructions and all the documentation necessary for the Representative to successfully process any payments prior to payments reaching the Representative’s address, stipulated herein.

2.2. Fund Allocation.

a. It is the Representative’s obligation to use the funds provided by the Company as instructed and only as instructed in the assignments he receives.

2.3. Devotion of Time. The Representative shall devote his time, attention and energies towards completing the assignments he receives and will finish such assignments in reasonable periods of time as agreed upon by both the Representative and the Company.

III. Compensation and Expenses.

3.1. Commission fees. For each assignment completed the Representative, under this Contract, the Company shall pay the Representative a fee of: $165 of the amount he/she has transferred plus additional bonuses as agreed upon by both the Company and the Representative.

3.2. After a period of 1 month has passed from the signing of this contract first the Company shall start paying the Representative a monthly salary in the amount of $4800. This amount can be modified after a period of 6 months has passed. Modifications to this salary will be made based on the Representative’s performance; such performance shall be graded as stipulated in paragraph a. in section II (2.1.) of this contract.

3.3. Expenses. In addition to any compensation received pursuant to Section 3.1 and 3.2, the Company will reimburse or advance funds to the Representative for all reasonable travel and miscellaneous expenses incurred in connection with the performance of his duties under this Contract.

3.4. Losses. In addition to any compensation or expenses the Company will cover financially any and all losses that the Representative might suffer due to any problems regarding checks. These losses include all the fees and up to the full amounts on the checks that banks might impose the Representative to pay.

IV. Benefits

4.1. Vacation. For each 12-month period during the Term, the Representative will be entitled to four weeks of vacation without loss of compensation or other benefits to which he is entitled under this Contract, to be taken at such times as the Representative may select and the affairs of the Company may permit. Any unused vacation will be paid for by the Company in addition to regular salary at the annual rate in effect during 12 month period.

4.2. Employee Benefit Programs. The Representative is entitled to participate in any pension, 401(k), insurance or other employee benefit plan that is maintained by the Company for its employees, including programs of life and medical insurance and reimbursement of membership fees in civic, social and professional organizations.

4.3. Insurance. The Company shall provide to Representative and pay premiums on the Company’s medical insurance policy and any other medical, dental or insurance programs offered through the company, covering Representative and Representative’s dependents.

V. Termination.

5.1. Termination for Cause. The Company may terminate the Representative’s employment pursuant to the terms of this Contract at any time for cause by giving written notice of termination. Such termination will become effective upon the giving of such notice. Upon any such termination for cause, the Representative shall have no right to compensation, bonus or reimbursement under Section III, or to participate in any employee benefit programs under Section IV, except as provided by law, for any period subsequent to the effective date of termination.

For purposes of this Section V(5.1), ’cause’ shall mean: (a) The Representative acting in a manner or making any statements , in either case, intentionally which the company determines to be detrimental or damaging to the reputation operations, prospects or business relations of the company or any of its Affiliates,(b)The Representative breaching confidentiality on information which the company has deemed confidential,(c) the violation by the Representative of any Company policy,(d)the willful failure by the Representative to substantially perform his duties hereunder,(e)the representative is found guilty of withholding funds otherwise destined than his own income.

5.2. Death or Disability. Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, it shall terminate upon the death or disability of the Representative. For purposes of this Section V(5.2.), ‘disability’ shall mean that for a period of 12 consecutive months in any 12-month period the Representative is incapable of substantially fulfilling the duties set forth in Section II because of physical, mental or emotional incapacity resulting from injury, sickness or disease. In the event of the Representative’s disability, the Representative will be paid compensation, benefits and bonus which may accrue during the period of disability up to a total of six months, or for the remainder of this Contract, whichever time is greater.

5.3. Continuing Effect. Notwithstanding any termination of the Representative’s employment as provided in this Section 5 or otherwise, the provisions of Section 6 shall remain in full force and effect, except as otherwise provided by any current state or government legislations.

VI. Nondisclosure of Confidential Information.

6.1. The Representative acknowledges that during his employment he will learn and will have access to confidential information regarding the Company and its affiliates, including without limitation (i) confidential or secret plans, programs, documents, contracts or other material relating to the business, services or activities of the Company and its affiliates and (ii) trade secrets, market reports, customer investigations, customer lists and other similar information that is proprietary information of the Company or its affiliates (collectively referred to as ‘Confidential Information’). The Representative acknowledges that such Confidential Information as is acquired and used by the Company or its affiliates is a special, valuable and unique asset. All records, files, materials and Confidential Information obtained by the Representative in the course of his employment with the Company are confidential and proprietary and shall remain the exclusive property of the Company or its affiliates, as the case may be. The Representative will not for any reason use for his own benefit or the benefit of any person or entity with which he may be associated or disclose any such Confidential Information to any person, firm, corporation, association or other entity for any reason or purpose whatsoever without the prior written consent of the Company.

VII. Equitable Relief.

7.1. The Company and the Representative recognize that the services to be rendered under this Contract by the Representative are special, unique and of extraordinary character, and that in the event of the breach by the Representative of the terms and conditions of this Contract or if the Representative, without the prior consent of the Company shall leave his employment for any reason and take any action in violation of this Contract, the Company will be entitled to institute and prosecute proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the Representative from breaching the provisions of this contract. In such action, the Company will not be required to plead or prove irreparable harm or lack of an adequate remedy at law. Nothing contained in this Section 8 shall be construed to prevent the Company from seeking such other remedy in arbitration in case of any breach of this Contract by the Representative, as the Company may elect.

VIII. Assignability.

8.1. The rights and obligations of the Company under this Contract shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the Company, provided that such successor or assign shall acquire all or substantially all of the securities or assets of the Company. The Representative’s obligations hereunder may not be assigned or alienated and any attempt to do so by the Representative will be void.

IX. Severability.

9.1. The present Employment Contract can be terminated, without the need for a Court of Law to intervene in case one of the parties:
a. Does not execute one of the essential obligations as stated in the present contract;

b. Breaks one of its obligations, after it has been warned, through a written notification by the other party that a new violation will result in the termination of the contract excepting other cases stated in this Contract;
c. The party that invokes terminations stated in the present contract is obligated to notify the other party at least 14 days before the termination is scheduled to go into effect.

9.2. Cancellation of the present Contract will not have any effect on the obligations falling due between the two parties.

9.3. The stipulations of the present Contract do not eliminate the responsibility from the guilty part that caused the contract to become void.

X. Notices and Assignments.

10.1. All notices, offers, assignments and acceptance of the above mentioned and any other acts under this Contract (except payment) shall be in writing, and shall be sufficiently given if delivered to the addresses by Federal Express or similar receipted delivery, by any way of email, facsimile delivery or, if mailed, postage prepaid, by certified mail to the aforementioned locations in this contract or to such other address as either of them, by notice to the other may designate from time to time. The transmission confirmation receipt from the sender’s facsimile machine or personal computer shall be conclusive evidence of successful delivery. Time shall be counted to, or from, as the case may be, the delivery.

XI. Execution.

11.1. Execution of this Contract may be by actual or digital signature.

XII. Attorney’s Fees.

12.1. In the event that there is any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Contract, or to the interpretation, breach or enforcement thereof, and any action or proceeding is commenced to enforce the provisions of this Contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to a reasonable attorney’s fee, costs and expenses.

XIII. Final Stipulations

13.1. The modification of the present contract is possible only through additional annexes agreed and signed by both parties.
13.2. The present contract along with its annexes which are constitutive parts of contents represents the will of both parties and eliminates any other verbal contract between them, before or after it’s signing.
13.3. The present contract was in two copies, one for each party today June 26 2015.

Company Representative
Authorized signature Authorized signature
Director of finance
Richard McFall

Company registration number for boat building company
Prestige AB: 556707-2334
RCS – VAT N°:  FR 00 491 372 702
Bankgiro: 541-2051
Bank account Prestige AB: IBAN SE9350000000051181026601
SWIFT: ESSE SE SS
Bank: SEB – France
Company registration number for parent company Prestige AB: 55608