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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.

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• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• 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.
  • global_recruitment_international@yahoo.ca (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "GLOBAL RECRUITMENT" <global.recruitment.international@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 16:22:15 +0100
Subject: JOB VACANCIES


NIGERIA LIQUIDIFIED NATURAL GAS COMPANY,
Plot 253, NLNG Drive,
P.O.Box 2986 ,
Bonny Island, Rivers State, Nigeria
(NLNG)

Job Vacancies
TITLE: OIL AND GAS PROJECT
Job ID: PSC/JV/NLNG 01145-06 NIGERIA .

NIGERIA LIQUIDIFIED NATURAL GAS COMPANY (NLNGC) has immediate employment
opportunities. NLNGC invites qualified and experienced
individuals/expatriates or Consultancy firm capable of rendering expertise
services in various fields of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Structural
Engineering,Civil Engineering, Instrumentation,QA/QC, Computer Engineering,
Marine Engineering etc.) Construction and Installation, NDT,
Metallurgy,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.

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 travel.
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:

Full-Time and contract

SALARY INDICATION:
US$18, 320.00 - US$21, 500.00 monthly depending upon experience and field of
specialization.

QUALIFICATION:
Diploma, Bsc, B Mech, B. Tech, Msc e.t.c.

Experience
1 year and above
Interested candidates should send their resume and application letter to
Email: global_recruitment_international@yahoo.ca
Thank you very much as we hear from you very
soon.
Mr . Franck Agu
GLOBAL RECRUITMENT CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL LTD
Head of Recruitment Services
4th Floor, 160 Faulks Road, PH, Rivers,
Nigeria.
Tel: (+234) 8054907054
Fax: (+234)8054907000

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