419 scam: Peter Downhan <peterdownhan01@gmail.com> PETROCI HOLDING EMPLOYMENT OFFERS

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- peterdownhan01.peter@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Peter Downhan <peterdownhan01@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Peter Downhan <peterdownhan01.peter@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2015 14:51:55 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: PETROCI HOLDING EMPLOYMENT OFFERS

PETROCI HOLDING EMPLOYMENT OFFERS
Immeuble les Hovoas - 14
boulevard Carde - Plateau - BP V 194
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.
INTRODUCTION:
Ref: TR/EMP/EXP/VOL.IV/11

We are Legal Labor Consultant/Recruiters to Petroci Group, a foremost Oil and Gas Company.

In pursuant to the service contract with our client (Petroci Group) wish to invite experienced, skilled and qualified expatriates/persons for the Bingerville Project Development going on in the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, project schedule to commence work in 2015/2017.The programmed is the Development of Bingerville project, the project involves the construction of Four platforms and a Gas Export Pipeline that will aid optimum exploitation of the crude oil potential of the Bingerville Field, as well as that of Natural Gas that is currently being flared.
PETROCI GROUP with respect to the said project requires expatriates whose services will include the project management,Accountant engineering,
procurement, Environmental Research Specialist, construction, transportation, Doctor,Language Translator and installation, English Teacher , Computer Designing Technician, safety, programming, Secretary, Catering hook up and commissioning of the production platform and pipe lining.

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: The developments of the Bingerville project. SALARY: $8000- $100,000.00, Monthly, can be transferred to any Bank or Country of your choice and all transfers must be made in conformity with the existing tax situation in Cote d'Ivoire .
CONTRACT DURATION: 24 months (Liable for upward review depending on your commitment and expertise)
DURATION OF WORK PERIODS: Three months work, one month pay leave.
You will be entitle to Three(3) months upfront salaries and relocation expenses on confirmation of your relevant documentation for commencement of work.

We would like to have your detailed resume, if this Offer is acceptable to you together with an application via email attachment and you are to forward it to the below Email address. We await your response in this regard.
YOUR SINCERELY,
ENGR. EMMANUEL KOUDIO
EXPATRIATE HUMAN RESOURCES ASST. MANAGER
PETROCI HOLDINGS
Immeuble les Hovoas - 14
boulevard Carde - Plateau - BP V 194
Abidjan , Cote d'Ivoire .
E-Mail: peterdownhan01.peter@aol.com

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