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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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• 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.
  • waltermurphy1@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Job Vacancies in uk <waltermurphy1@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 15:28:56 +0000
Subject: Job Vacancies




Job Vacancies=20=20=20=20
Job ID: PKS/JV/BH 02467-08=20
=20=20


BROWNS HOTEL LONDON has immediate employment opportunities.. B H=20
intends to invite experienced individuals/expatriates or Consultancy=20
firm capable of rendering expertise services in various fields of=20
Business Management, M.B.A (Finance), Administrative and=20
Commissioning, B H has immediate employment/Vacancies in following=20
Designations. Accountant, Duty Manager, Front Manager, Sales Manager,=20
Receptionists, Drivers, Bar boy, Cook, Food & Beverage Cost=20
Controller/Manager, Customer Manager, Computer Applicant,=20
Software/Hardware Engineers, Elect. Engineer, Auto Engineer. e.t.c.=20
Experienced is preferred, but we're willing to train an eager=20
individual who wants to learn all aspects of pastry.

ENTITLEMENT, BENEFITS AND PACKAGES;
. A very attractive net salary paid in US$, Sterling or Euros=20
equivalent depending on employee home country and currency=20
preference with annual salary review.
. Quality single or family housing accommodation in company community.
. Free medical/dental care for employee and family.
. Excellent educational assistance benefits with family status=20
employment.
. Paid airfares allowing full flexibility with holiday travel.
. Personal effects shipment and excess baggage allowances.
. Full access to some of the finest and social recreational=20
facilities .
. Life Insurance and Paid vacation.
. Official vehicle/Maximum security in work environment and housing=20
community.
JOB STATUS:
Full-Time and contract
SALARY INDICATION:
US$5,400.00-USD15, 000.00 depending upon experience and field of=20
specialization. Interested candidates are to email resume and details=20
of experience ONLY to EMAIL:waltermurphy1@gmail.com

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