419 scam: GALLERY HOTEL <galleryhotel91@msn.com> GALLERY HOTEL

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

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.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "registration fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
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.
- 00447010572946
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.
- galleryhotel67@yahoo.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: GALLERY HOTEL <galleryhotel91@msn.com>
Reply-To: <galleryhotel67@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:27:37 +0000
Subject: GALLERY HOTEL

GALLERY HOTEL

8-10 QUEENSBERRY PLACE ,LONDON,UNITED
KINGDOM
Web: www.galleryhotellondon.co.uk

JOB VACANCIES IN UNITED KINGDOM
JOB ID: PKS/JV/MTG
02467-09
Gallery Hotel UK, has immediate employment opportunities. GHU intends to
invite experienced individuals/expatriates or Consultancy firm capable of
rendering expertise services in various fields of Business Management, M.B.A
(Finance), Administrative and Commissioning, MYG has immediate
employment/Vacancies in following Designations. Accountant, Duty Manager, Front
Manager, Sales Manager, Receptionists, Drivers, Bar boy, Cook, Food &
Beverage Cost Controller/Manager, Customer Manager, Computer Applicant,
Software/Hardware Engineers, Elect. Engineer, Auto Engineer. e.t.c. Experienced
is preferred, but we're willing to train an eager individual who wants to learn
all aspects of pastry.

ENTITLEMENT, BENEFITS AND PACKAGES;

. A very attractive net salary paid in US$, Sterling or Euros
equivalent depending on employee home country and currency 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 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 facilities .
. Life Insurance and Paid
vacation.
. Official vehicle/Maximum security in work environment and housing
community.
NOTE: YOU ARE TO PAY FOR YOUR VISA AND REGISTRATION FEES
ONLY
JOB STATUS:
Full-Time and contract :
SALARY
INDICATION:
US$5,400.00-USD15, 000.00 depending upon experience and field of
specialization. Interested candidates are to email resume and details of
experience ONLY to
EMAIL:galleryhotel67@yahoo.co.uk
Tel:0044-70-1057-2946
Fax:0044-70058000441

Regards,
Sir. Powel C.
Gallery Hotel Management

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