The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) issued out two warnings recently. One cautions aspiring OFWs job offers through email and the other informs about the status OFWs deployment to Lebanon.

Be Wary of Job offers via E-mail

According to POEA chief, Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz , the government agency is worried about reports from several applicants inquiring about  email messages that contains congratulatory letter for being selected for deployment for a high-paying job out of the country.

The unsolicited e-mail claims to be from a multinational company overseas and appears to come from a valid e-mail account.

The e-mail also includes details about the “hiring company” and claim that the applicant was selected because they received his/ her resume via the “resume bank” or job site of their recognized companies in the Philippines.

After the applicant expressed their interest, the company will mention a required training/seminar and the applicant will have to shoulder the fees. Other charges are for reservation, OWWA membership, taxes, and insurance through courier service.

Some applicants, tempted t by the bogus offer will send the money immediately only to realize that they have fallen prey to an email scam.

Deployment of OFWs to Lebanon Suspended

As of this writing, the processing and deployment of Filipino workers to Lebanon is suspended as ordered by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

This is because of the unstable peace and order situation in Lebanon and upon the recommendation of the government Task Force in Lebanon.