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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "United Nations" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <united8310@yahoo.in>
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:12:38 +0100
Subject: Rewarding Part-time Job Offer from the UNITED NATIONS

UNITED NATIONS PROGRAM 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 Commissioner, 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.

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 reach 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 and forward directly to united8310@yahoo.in:

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

Upon your response, you will be contacted by the UNAIDS AFFILIATE COMMISSIONER.

Thanking you in advance for your kind services to humanity.

Kenneth Fletcher
UNAIDS Recruitment Officer

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