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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.
- This email message is a company representative scam. This type of job offer scam involves the cashing of fake checks and money orders. It could expose you to losses of tens of thousands of dollars as well as to the risk of criminal prosecution and (in some cases) imprisonment.
Fraud email example:
From: LUK oil Lubricant Company <kimjk@jonghap.co.kr>
Reply-To: <lukoilllbrps111@outlook.com>
Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2017 00:10:32 -0800
Subject: LUK Oil Lubricant Company. Would You Be Willing To Work Part-Time From Home For Us?
LUKOIL Oil Company.
LUK oil Lubricant Company.
www.lukoil.com
LUKOIL,is one of the worlds largest oil companies, operates on the principle "From the Wellhead Down to the Gas Station” meaning that it is active in oil
production,refining,wholesale and retail sale of petroleum products.
LUKOIL currently produces a wide range of high-quality petroleum and gas products and petrochemicals, selling them via wholesale and retail in over 30
countries.
Due to the massive increase of orders from various countries we are looking for a trustworthy representative in your country that can help as a link between
the Company and our clients worldwide.
Would you be willing to work from home for us?
Your job would be online and would not require you to leave your present employment.
This is a great opportunity to work from home and get paid weekly.
We are glad to offer you a Part-Time job position at LUKOIL oil Company.
* You do not need to have an Office and this certainly will not affect your present job.
* The average weekly income is about $500 - $1000 (For New recruiters)
* No form of investments from you.
* This job takes only about 1 to 3 hours of your time in a week.
If interested email full name, contact details or resume to:
Email:lukoilllbrps111@outlook.com
You will then be provided with basic information and guidelines on how to commence your job with us.
Have a nice day.
Signed: Raymond Newbold
(Recruitment Officer)
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