Philippine ConGen in Toronto Warns About Employment Scam
Audrey, Sep 5, 2014
The Consulate General of the Philippines in Toronto had released an advisory to warn the public of a possible scam which is targeting nursed and other health-oriented professions in the Philippines. The people behind these scam operates by offering non-existing jobs in Canada, in particular at West Park Health Care Centre which is a rehabilitation and continuing health care hospital in Northwestern Toronto.
The PCG had also received reports wherein a 2-day seminar is offered in the Philippines where possible participants are asked to pay fees for the seminar expenses and medical examination in exchange of sure employment as Staff Nurse or Healthcare Assistant at West Park Health Care Centre.
The Consulate managed to verify with the facility that they are not seeking employees or in any way offering employment opportunities at the time being and is not connected with the said seminar.
Because of this, Filipinos are firmly recommended to be careful and cautious when it comes to this kind of job or employment offer to avoid being a victim of this scam and the deceitful people behind these scams.
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