BP has warned that fraudsters are attempting to extract a fee from applicants looking to help in the Deepwater Horizon cleanup operation.

In a news release, BP spokesperson Neil Chapman clarified that the company does not charge to train and hire applicants and urged vigilance against suspicious recruitment and training adverts.

"We will continue to engage the community in the Gulf region and provide services to ensure that no one, especially those affected by the DeepWater Horizon Incident, are taken advantage of," Mr Chapman added.

The company is still working to stem the flow of oil resulting from an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig on May 22nd.

It has invested in a range of courses to support this response, including environmental cleanup training and remotely operated vehicle training.

Following the failure of the 'top kill' solution to block the well, BP will now look to cut out damaged pipework and place a new cap on the well to extract oil to the surface.

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