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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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

• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +447045721470 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
  • +447092892594 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: Total Elf UK Career <jobs@totale-lfuk.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 01:16:08 +0000
Subject: Job Application Status.-



Total elf oil & gas exploration company uk

JOB REF NO: T&ECUK/561/07 ATTN: SIR,

Base on your resume posted for recruitment, we are pleased to bring to your notice that your resume was found suitable for employment with our company Total elf petroleum company U.K.

Total elf, a global player in oil and gas business and also one of world’s most successful companies offering international career prospects and outstanding challenges.

We are committed to a business strategy that focuses on excellence while balancing profits with principles. As such, we require world-class talented to join our truly world-class business. We are an equal opportunity company that promotes diversity and value differences. Consequently, we employ people of diverse background regardless of gender, race creed, social and marital status etc.

we have career opportunities for talented graduates in our information technology, Engineering, finance, human resources, corporate affairs and external relations organizations and helicopter pilot. On notification of your intention, you are to submit your most current resume stating your current range of skills and experiences.

We advice you to submit the aforementioned as soon as possible.

Regards,

Mr. Christopher Adams..Recruiting Co-ordinator.Tel: +44 70457 21470Fax:+44 709289 2594.
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