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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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  • "% commission" (Beware of any scheme that involves depositing checks or money orders or receiving wire transfers in your bank account and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere, for a percentage of 5-15% of the total. Such offers are *always* fraudulent and you will be liable for the entire amount when the checks, money orders or wire transfers turn out to be fraudulent. Any money already forwarded comes out of *your* pocket then. )
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Fraud email example:

From: "United Nations" <femiadams22@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:03:49 -0600
Subject: UNAIDS Recruitment Officer/Online Job Offer.



UNITED NATIONS PROGRAMME ON HIV/AIDS [UNAID] www.unaids.org
20, Avenue Appia
CH-1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland

JOB VACANCIES

The United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS [UNAIDS], in conjunction with UN
AFFILIATES, has very limited vacancies and is recruiting Representatives for
a two year General Service employment [2 years] with the United Nations to
assist the Organization in the funding of its projects in the USA and other
parts of the world which includes humanitarian assistance to victims of
HIV/AIDS, research and training, grants, medical teams and equipment,
medicines, tents, food, various kinds of emergency equipment, etc.

Job location is in all States of the USA, Canada, UK and Europe.

THE ASSIGNMENT:-

- assist UNAID receive financial and material donations from donors in the
USA on behalf of the UNAID and forward same to victims of HIV/AIDS and other
representatives of UN associates in the USA UK, Europe and payment for
materials in the USA as shall be instructed by the UN Cordinator, USA.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE:-

- individuals above 18 [employed, unemployed] students, owners of businesses
and companies, etc who should possess below:-

-Technical skills: Access to the Internet and simple quantitative skills are
required.
-Personal qualities: Good communication and interpersonal skills are
essential, as are diplomacy, tact, and the ability to work well in a team.
-Medical clearance: Offers of appointment are contingent upon the candidate
passing a pre-employment medical examination.This is waived for now and
successful candidates are expected to provide this within 1yr after they
have commenced employment with the UNAID.

REWARD PACKAGE:-

- UNAID approved a Monthly pay of $1,800 in addition to a 10% Commission for
every donation received by you on behalf of the UNAID with estimated
earnings of about $500 - $800 weekly. Donations are usually mailed to
representatives by donors.

Please note: UNAIDS does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment
process (application, interview meeting [if necessary], processing, training
or any other fees).

Again, UNAIDS does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.
These assignments requires diligence and integrity. As part of our
supervisory policies, the UN health commissioner will contact you regularly
and kindly note that you are expected to respond to emails promptly and must
be reached on phone always.

If you are interested, kindly email your complete contact details as below:

1. FULL NAMES
2. ADDRESS: STREET:-
CITY:
STATE:-
ZIPCODE
3. VALID PHONE NUMBERS: WORK:-
HOME:-
CELL / MOBILE:- [ A MUST]
4. EMAIL ADDRESS
5. SEX / AGE
6. PRESENT OCCUPATION
7. BUSINESS / COMPANY NAME
8. NATIONALITY

Upon your response, you will be contacted by the UNAID health commissioner.

Thanking you in advance for your kind services to humanity.

Femi Adams
UNAIDS Recruitment Officer

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