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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: "Sharon Funmilayo" <inter_sharon@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: inter_countrywork@myway.com
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 18:45:36 +0000
Subject: URGENLTY NEEDED

COIN OIL COMPANY (COC)
Job Vacancies
TITLE: PRODUCTION SHARING CONTRACT

Job ID: PSC/JV/COC 01156-05 NIGERIA.

Nigeria COil Company(COC) has an immediate employment
opportunities.

COC 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,

Mechanical/Techinical/Design Engineering, InformationTechnology,

Administrative and Commisioning.

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 Nigeria for employee and family.

. Excellent educational assistance benefits with family status
employment.

. Paid airfares allowing full flexibility with holiday travels.

. Personal effects shipment and excess baggage allowances.

. Full access to some to some of the finest and social recreational
facilities in Nigeria.

. Life Insurance and Paid vacation.

. Official vehicle/Maximum security in work environment and housing
community.
JOB STATUS:

Part Time and Full-Time contract

SALARY INDICATION:

US$85,400.00-USD Minimum
135,000.00 Max. "Qualification and specialization basis"

Interested candidates are to email resume and details of experience to
the

Personel manager
Mr Hilary Kingston
contact line------ 234-80-37614001

Regards

Sharon Fumilayo
General Secretary



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