Every now and then we are made aware of the existence of companies who all of the sudden appear with a website where they claim to have been around for “donkey” years in timeshare and have all the “truth” and knowledge in their hands.

Such company is for example Lawrence Read Consultancy. A company who obviously has chosen a name to look professional and created a website only 3 weeks ago. A website where they have a large input of testimonials (and that only in 3 weeks!) and where they have found the opportunity to slag and bad mouth other companies and associations such as Mindtimeshare.

It is not in our nature to spent or better said, waste any time to any apparent fake “professionals” who are only after people’s money and think this can be done over the backs of others. But on the other hand, there comes a moment when enough is enough and the truth must be said.

So we start with Lawrence Read Consultancy and want to warn all consumers who actually have the terrible bad luck to end up speaking to them, and warn them about the fact that any penny paid to this fake company will be money lost.

And not only that, but sharing your personal details or membership details with people claiming to be working for a company, without having any confirmation of their real existence is one of the biggest mistakes one can make.

Because if you don’t really know whom you are sending this to, how would you know where these details will end up?

Look at the facts:

• There is no such company by the name of Lawrence Read Consultancy registered at the UK Companies House.
• The website has only been active for about 20 days
• The main part of the text on the web has blindly been copied from other websites who neither look very trustworthy.
• Other companies referring to Lawrence Read Consultancy are those who are also in the same position, fake names, no registrations and track record of non-delivered services and money lost.
• No Lawrence Read Consultancy found on the address in Colchester
• There are no company details on the web which is obligated by law
• There are no terms and conditions or privacy policy on the web
• NOBODY KNOWS WHO THIS COMPANY IS, OR WHO IS BEHIND THIS SET UP.

Professional and genuine companies supply consumers with full details on their company, professional companies provide potential clients with full information on who they are and what they offer.

And most important professional companies do not need to slag down on others to make themselves appear “better”…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alerted Nigerians to some ‘419’ text messages making the rounds and asking those seeking federal appointments under the incoming Buhari Administration to contact certain consultants via telephone and email, saying no consultants have been hired to screen anyone for federal posts.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party therefore urged Nigerians to ignore such text messages, as they were definitely originated and circulated by fraudulent persons.

”Even when it is obvious that those behind these messages are merely seeking to swindle innocent Nigerians, some desperate persons may still fall prey to the evil machinations of the con artists. This is why we have decided to alert Nigerians to the fraudulent text messages,” it said.

APC reiterated its earlier statement that any information concerning appointments into federal posts will be duly communicated to Nigerians at the appropriate time through the usual communication channels.

Alhaji Lai Mohammed
National Publicity Secretary
All Progressives Congress (APC)
Abuja, April 21st 2015

Just like any other investment, when considering your personal training course options, you want to know exactly what you’ll get for your money. Sure, you’ll get a qualification in your chosen area of fitness and a certificate to prove it. Plus you’ll get some sound knowledge of exercise principles and an insight into the world of a professional personal trainer.

For some, that’s exactly what they’re looking for. For others, they want the added value that will lead to a successful career in the fitness industry, backed by credible expert-led teaching and dedicated support. In simple terms, you could choose a car that gets you from A to B, for a reasonable price. Or you could go for a car that will last you for years to come, never break down so long as you look after it, direct you to where you want to go, get you there at a slick pace and have a killer playlist on the state-of-the-art sound system!

So if you’re faced with the tough decision of where you’ll get the most bang for your buck, we’ve outlined exactly what you’ll get from your personal trainer course at Focus Training…

The Certification

This one’s obvious. But important nonetheless. At Focus, we don’t give out pieces of paper to anyone that shows an interest in personal training. Your certificate is earned, by you, and fully backed by us. Our certificates are recognised by REPS meaning that once qualified, you’ll have a high quality qualification under your belt.

The Learning

You’ll learn a lot throughout your course, though you’ll find that our course materials aren’t the sort you’ll find in a dusty old textbook. We take the curriculum and mix it up to provide a variety of learning methods that won’t only help you learn more efficiently, but make it much more enjoyable too!

The Opportunities

The difference between a high quality certification, and a piece of paper that says you attended a course… are the opportunities available to you down the line! Our courses don’t just focus on getting you the qualification. We focus on the long-term career prospects that come with it. With a Focus Training qualification, you’ll be equipped to go on to working in high profile health club chains, managing your own personal training business, or even heading abroad to work in the sunshine. The options are endless.

It has come to our attention various individuals and organizations are contacting people offering false employment opportunities in the Hilton Hotels. We are taking this matter extremely seriously, and currently working with the appropriate legal authorities to terminate this fraudulent scheme. 
What is Recruitment fraud? 
Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated fraud offering fictitious job opportunities. This type of fraud is normally done through online services such as bogus websites, or through unsolicited e-mails claiming to be from Hilton and/or its brands. These emails request recipients to provide personal information and ultimately payments to progress false applications. 
How to identify Recruitment fraud 
The perpetrators often ask recipients to complete bogus recruitment documentation, such as application forms, terms and conditions of employment or visa forms. The Hilton name, logo and photographs of hotels are often featured on the documentation without authority • There is an early request for personal information such as address details, date of birth, CV, passport details, bank details etc. • Candidates are requested to contact other companies/individuals such as lawyers, bank officials, travel agencies, courier companies, visa/immigration processing agencies etc. • E-mail correspondence is often sent from (or to) free web-based e-mail accounts such as Yahoo.com, Yahoo.co.uk, Gmail.com, Googlemail.com, Live.com etc. • The perpetrators frequently use mobile telephone numbers beginning with +44(0)70 instead of official company numbers. • The perpetrators may even offer to pay a percentage of the fees requested and ask the candidate to pay the remaining amount. • There is an insistence on urgency for the applicant to act on the correspondence received.

Candidates are free to Comment on this Page along with the company description and the whole fraud process. This will prevent not only save other new and innocent candidates from falling into the traps of these Companies but also Make these Companies market Reputation down to a percentage.

AfterBtech understands that only a single person cannot Judge a whole Company or Organisation as Fraud, but if the Company motives are not in the right direction we shall have to atleast be Prepared!

As this list is purely based on our Visitors Reviews and is a User generated Content. AfterBtech.com shall not be held accountable for what reviews we get from Our readers. All user comments as records are stored in our database, In case we have to face some issues from Any Affected Companies.I am Putting Some of the cases and Company Complaints in order to start this list Over.

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P.S. Please be detailed in your Comments as to what the Company does wrong.1.  NAVUY MECHTECH SOLUTIONS- Bangalore

2. Inizer Technologies Pvt. Ltd – Noida

Paying twenty quid for a fake ID back in the day when you were a tad too baby-faced to get into a nightclub is one thing. But cutting corners and plumping for a cheap and cheerful Personal Training certificate can cost much more than your hard earned cash.

Though parting with a significant sum of money in that quest for your dream career isn’t on everyone list of priorities, it’s an investment into your future, your education and your professional reputation once you become a fully fledged fitness pro.

As the Personal Training industry continues to grow, hundreds of new business are emerging offering cheap, fast-track or even fake professional fitness certificates for a highly discounted fee compared to the many reputable fitness qualification providers. Whilst for many students starting out in their studies, this may seem like a cost-effective route to becoming qualified, they quickly learn that all they’ve shelled out for at the end of the day is a worthless piece of paper – one that will get you nowhere when it comes to applying for jobs in the fitness industry.

A while back, we spoke to a woman who became a ‘certified personal trainer’ after taking an online test costing £240.  She had no reason to believe this course wasn’t legitimate and admits she was enticed by the low cost of the course. The organisation however was not accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, meaning her so-called qualification meant nothing.  She now works as a freelancer, as gyms and leisure centres in the UK don’t recognise or accept the cowboy credentials she paid to obtain. In order to achieve her career as a fitness professional, she is now studying with a reputable course provider, however will have spent 25% more than she should have by the time she qualifies.

The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has been set up to help safeguard and promote the health and interests of people who are using exercise related services including fitness instructors, teachers and trainers.

The Register uses a process of self-regulation that recognises industry-based qualifications, practical competency, and requires exercise professionals to work within a Code of Ethical Practice. Members of the Register are given a card and registration certificate to prove their qualification and membership.

Our courses are flexible enough to allow you to continue working alongside your studies, and we offer funding for those that meet the criteria in order to help finance your course.