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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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Fraud email example:

From: rose grand <hotel_de_omini@yahoo.ca>
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:06:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: JOB VACANCIES







CANADIAN HOTELS CANADA,
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
SUITE 1050 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal ,
P.O H3A 2R6 CA
 hotel_de_omini@yahoo.ca
 
JOB ID: PKS/ONT/ OH/ 02467-07
OMNI  HOTEL has immediate employment opportunities. O.H 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, O.H 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 CAD$, US$, 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.
 
JOB STATUS:
Full-Time and contract :
 
SALARY INDICATION:
CAD$6,400.00-CAD15, 000.00 depending upon experience and field of specialization. Interested candidates are to email resume and details of experience.
Thanks
Hotel Management



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