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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: chevron plc <chvff31@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <recuit@chevronltd.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:15:23 -0400
Subject: VACANCY





CHEVRON LIMITED UK(CLUK)
Job Vacancies TITLE: PRODUCTION
SHARING CONTRACT Job ID: PSC/JV/CLUK 01246-07 UK.
Chevron Limited Uk (CLUK) has immediate employment
opportunities. CLUK intends to invite experienced
individuals/expatriates or Consultancy firm capable of rendering
expertise services in various fields of Engineering, Construction and
Installation, NDT, Geology, Project Management, Welding and
Fabrication, Plant/Start-Up, Maintenance, Aviation safety officer, Air
Craft Maintenance Engineer, Administrative, Marketing Manager,
Technical Writer, Product Information Analyst, Experienced caterer
/catering manager/chef, Engineering Writer, and Commissioning
security agents, network security and so on.

ENTITLEMENT, BENEFITS AND PACKAGES;
A very attractive net salary paid in US$,
Sterling or Euros equivalent depending on employee home country
and currency preference with annual salary review. . Quality single or
family housing accommodation in company community. . Free
medical/dental care in United Kingdom for employee and family. .
Excellent educational assistance benefits with family status
employment. . Paid airfares allowing full flexibility with holiday travel.
Personal effects shipment and excess baggage allowances. . Full
access to some of the finest and social recreational facilities in United
Kingdom . . Life Insurance and Paid vacation. . Official
vehicle/Maximum security in work environment and housing
community.
JOB STATUS:
Full-Time and contract SALARY
INDICATION: UK£5, 320.00 - UK£12, 000.00 depending upon
experience and field of specialization. 3 years and above. Interested
candidates are to email cv/resume and details of experience to recuit@chevronltd.com

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