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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: "pedro costa" <pdcosta186@gmail.com>
Reply-To: cosped.costa26@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2010 05:46:09 +0100
Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?VACANCY=A1=A1=A1=A1=A1=A1=A1?=




My Name is Pedro Costa, I Work with Codem International Ltd UK, Unit
5/Sawtry Court/Brookside Ind Est, Sawtry, Huntingdon, PE28 5SB. I need a
Nanny, single or couple to assist my beloved wife and Son plus
household/garden work in the UK, before Christmas, because I will be in
and out of town for a construction work at Ellis Park Stadium in South
Africa until the 2010 World Cup that will be hosted in South Africa kicks
off. The Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Amos Masondo, called us for this
urgent Job.

My son Jude is 1 year & 4 months. WE NEED A NANNY EXPERIENCED OR NOT, WE
JUST NEED SOMEONE WHO IS GOD FEARING AND LOVING, NATURALLY A GOOD PERSON.

My wife's name is Sandra, we just relocated from American to UK early this
year and if we can get a nanny urgently, we will be glad because we need
the person/couple to be here as soon as possible because i am already off
and on. If you are ready to work with us, just get back to me so I will
go straight to the UK immigrations and tell them the good news, they asked
me to get back to them as soon as I find a nanny so they will direct me to
a senior immigration officer who will instruct and guide the nanny in
getting a two year working visa, without denials, which is the visa needed
for you to work with us. English is a must as the mother is straight
American, while I am mix [Spanish American], and also any culture is
desirable apart from American.
We have a beautiful property with horses and swimming pool and are
searching for someone/couple [With a Passport] interested in spending a
longtime with us caring for our son, as if they were part of the family.
We're looking for a responsible and Independent person/couple who can
drive and be self motivating. The position would be most appreciated by
someone looking for a beautiful experience in one of the most beautiful
parts of Aberdeen rather than a means to earn money. Position available
ASAP and a 3 month long commitment is required though longer is possible
and better.

SALARY VERY ATTRACTIVE

We wish to pay $6,500 every month, and $60 allowance every week. Between
every three months you will be given two weeks break, and if it happens
that we want to travel to other countries for holiday or visit, you will
be going with us. After we are sure that you are coming, your flight
ticket will be taken care of by us and also three months salary will be
made upfront, but mind you that’s when the said immigration officer gives
a go ahead. Your main job is to Plan & undertake activities on a one on
one basis with the child. Develop speech, reading, numbers, and letters,
and colors, social & practical skills, Prepare his meals, Keep his room
clean & tidy. Care for, & stimulate the child both mentally & physically,
to ensure his intellectual, physical & social development, and ensure that
the child get regular fresh air & exercise by taking a walk most times.

We use to have a Nanny but she is married and have moved with her Husband.
Should you accept to take up the position with us, you can start as soon
as possible. According to the Government here, since we are private
employers they will not want us to waste our time and money and at the end
of the day, visa will be denied, then we will start complaining, so
that’s why we need to process your visa from their high commission here
directly, with this, their is noting like denial, we will back up all
your documents with our personal account details since its a private
employment. As long as you have an international passport, there is no
problem for now to get a visa to UK.

DEAR YOU CAN WORK WITH US FOR AS MANY MONTHS AS YOU WISH, BUT ALL I WANT
YOU TO KNOW RIGHT NOW IS THAT WE REALLY NEED YOUR SERVICE IF IT CAN BE
POSSIBLE, JUST EMAIL BACK.PLEASE DO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS MAIL, AND I WILL GIVE
YOU MORE FEED BACK AS SOON AS I COME BACK FROM THE UK IMMIGRATIONS WITH
THE NEEDED INFORMATION

Yours faithfully
Pedro Costa
e-mail cosped.costa26@gmail.com

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