Topic: Congratulations! Could this be scam?

I got this mail today, please read through and tell me what you think. I dont know how many persons got this mail from McLewis Consulting ([email protected]), or those who know them before now. Thanks house.

Dear ******,

In response to your application,i on behalf of our
firm, Mclewis Consulting is pleased to inform you that you have been
shortlisted for a job with our client as a network engineer.Our advert
on the internet and other media attracted over 5,000
applications/CVs,which is an overwhelming figure.After processing the
applications/CVs, we found only 1,211 applicants who possess the
requisite skills and experience to fill the positions available and
this includes graduate trainees.

However,pursuant to the fee we charged our client,we can only afford
to conduct interviews for 1,000 candidates only.The residual 211
candidates will be droped at random,despite the fact that they are
equally qualified for the positions available
respectively.Unfortunately,you happen to fall within this group of 211
candidates to be droped at random.If we decide to go ahead and conduct
interviews for only the group of 1,000 candidates already selected,our
job will still be done.

But the management of Mclewis consulting has proffered a
suggestion/solution to the group of 211 candidates and that is that
they each pay the sum of N1,500 interview fee.This is to enable us
conduct interview for members of this group,to give them equal
opportunity to compete with their counterparts in the other group of
1,000 candidates and also to make sure no stone was left unturned in
selecting the best candidates for the positions respectively.

If you do not agree to this suggestion/solution,there is no need for
complaint or argument,please just ignore this message and we will take
it to mean that you are not interested and therefore not one of those
we will be conducting interviews for.But if you agree to this
suggestion/solution and are willing to pay the sum,use the account
details below to remit your fee.

Bank PHP
A/C No:2632431255
A/C name:Moses C. Lewis

After payment text your full names and teller number to 08133660169(sms only)

Take note that acceptance of remittance ends on the 18th of march
2010.You will receive a text message on the 22nd of march apprising
you of the venue,date and time of your interview.The name of the oil
and gas firm which is herein called our client will also be made known
to you in the message to enable you prepare better for the
interview.please adhere strictly to the instructions given to you in
this email.Have a nice day.

guy gbaga!