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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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• 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.
  • +447045721847 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "Total Elf UK Career" <jobs@totalel-fuk.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:18:42 +0100
Subject: Job Application Status


*Total elf oil & gas exploration company uk*
*JOB REF NO: T&E/XXX56/08

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 is a global player in oil and gas business and also one of the
world's most successful company offering international career prospects and
outstanding challenges.*
**
*We are committed to a business strategy that focuses on excellence while
balancing profit 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,
external relations and helicopter pilots. On notification of your intention,
you are to submit your most current resume stating your current range of
skills and experience.*
**
*You are advised to submit the aforementioned as soon as possible.***
**
*Regards,*
**
* Mr. Liam Taylor
Recruiting Co-ordinator.
Tel: +44 70457 21847
Fax: +44 7092877143.

*

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