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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:

• 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 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.
  • +2280743554 (Togo, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
• 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.
  • omanic.konsultants@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "OMANIC CONULTANTS CO ," <evansmacj@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: omanic.konsultants@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 02:48:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: OMANIC CONSULTANTS CO JOB ADVERTISEMENT.



Attn: Sir,
&nbsp;
We&nbsp;Omanic Consultants Co(Togo) an authorized recruiters for&nbsp;Zebra Oil&nbsp; &amp; Gas Company Limited&nbsp;&nbsp;.Togo we specialises in recruiting skilled professionals for job vacancies in overseas , through our network&nbsp;and international offices, our dedicated resourcing consultants&nbsp; firm are well placed to fish out &nbsp;candidates temporary and permanent work in the oil and gas sector etc.
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Zebra Oil&nbsp; &amp; Gas&nbsp;&nbsp;Company&nbsp; Limited is a global performer in the energy and petrochemical business , offering international career prospects and outstanding challenges.
&nbsp;
Zebra Oil&nbsp; &amp; Gas&nbsp; Company&nbsp; Limited is committed to a business strategy that focuses on excellence while balancing profits with principles. As such, we require world-class talents to join our&nbsp;lucrative business.
&nbsp;
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and value differences.
&nbsp;
Consequently, we employ people of diverse background regardless of gender, creed, social and marital status etc. We have career opportunities for talented graduates in our information technology, engineering, architecture, finance, human resources, general workers and external&nbsp; organisations.
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On Aknowlegdement of your intention your are&nbsp;required submit your most current resume stating your current range of skills and experiences .
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We advice you submit the aforementioned and&nbsp;resume's&nbsp;as soon as possible.
&nbsp;
Regards,
Mr.&nbsp;Zarifou Emmanuel(Manager).
Recruiting co-ordinator
Tel:+228 074 35 54.
Rue:&nbsp;25 -&nbsp;Adidoome
REPUBLIC:TOGO.
LIECENCE:NO 02758
Email: omanic.konsultants@yahoo.com
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