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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: Houghton Offshore Nigeria Ltd <dr_levi_claim_agent@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: vacancy_houghton.inf0@live.com
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 06:24:27 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: EMPLOYMENT AT HOUGHTON OFFSHORE

Houghton Offshore Ltd
Human Resource Department
International subsidiary
4th Fl. IMB Plz., 1 Akin Adesola
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

INTRODUCTION:

Ref: TR/EMP/EXP/VOL.IV/2010

We are Legal Labor Consultant/Recruiters to Houghton Group,a foremost Oil and Gas Company.

In pursuant to the service contract with our client(Houghton Group) wish to invite experienced, skilled and qualified expatriates/persons for the Ogoni oil wall.

Project Development going on in the Federal Republic Of Nigeria, project schedule to commence work in June/July, 2010.

The programme is the Developement of Ogoni oil wall project, the project involves the contruction of Four platforms and a Gas Export Pipeline that will aid optimum exploitation of the crude oil potential of the Ogoni Field,as well as that of Natural Gas that is currently being flared.

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: The developments of the Ogoni Oil Wall project.

SALARY: $5,000- $30,000.00, Monthly, can be transferred to any Bank or Country of your choice and all transfers must be made in conformity with the existing tax situation in Nigeria.

CONTRACT DURATION: 36 months (Liable for upward review depending on your commitment and expertise)

DURATION OF WORK PERIODS: Three months work, one month pay leave.

You will be entitle to Three(3) months upfront salaries and relocation expenses on confirmation of your relevant documentation for commencement of work.

JOB VACANCIES
Consultant
Human Resources Officer
Marketing.
Account Executive.
Chief Accountants.
Engineering Managers Maintenance.
All Managerial positions.
Cost Engineer/ Sr Quantity surveyor
All Engineering positions
Chief Engineers.
Management and Project Management.
General Manager/Manager Engineering.
Project Manager, Exploration of Oil and gas fields.
Medical Officers.
Medical Consultants/Specialist..
Mining Consultants.
Engineering consultants
Financial Consultants.
Petroleum Geologist.
Welding and heavy fabrication.
Professional Executive Secretary.
Human Resources, Administration.
Medical Practioners
Data Processing Officer
Computer Data Analyst IT Analyst
TRACTORS/TRUCK DRIVERS
FIELD WORKERS
ETC.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
All interested candidates should reply via mail with
updated Resumes (CV).- Only applicants who possess the required qualifications will be short-listed whence consequently contacted.

All Resumes should be fowarded to:

YOUR SINCERELY,
ENGR{MRS}.LIN WILLS OLOWU
EXPATRIATE HUMAN RESOURCES ASST. MANAGER
Phone: +234-804886731
E-Mail:vacancy_houghton.inf0@live.com
branch.houghton_onl@contractor.net








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