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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: "ANGLO OFFICE" <rayrobinmond1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: rayrobinmond@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:11:23 +0100 (WAT)
Subject: EXPATRIATES MINING PROFESSIONALS FOR IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT!

Dear Mining Professionals,

In pursuant to the service contract with our client (Anglo Gold Ltd),
mining Company in
Ghana,is currently recruiting. As a result of the exigency and urgency
involved,
the below stated
professionals are to submit their Curriculum Vitae/Resume without delay:


Site Administrator
Civil Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Manager
Environmental Officer
Exploration Manager
Field Assistant Senior
Geologist Open Pit
Geologist Project
Geologist Senior Expl
Geologist Senior UG
Geologist Underground
Geotechnical Engineering
Mining Engineer
Consultant Mining Engineer
Mine Planning Engineer
Mining Manager
Underground Manager
Excavator Operator
Drill and Blast Supervisor
HSE Manager
HSE Officer
Paramedic
Laboratory Supervisor
Metallurgist
Chemist
Accountant
Financial Consultants
Computer Data Analyst
Crusher Operator
Mine Surveyor
Maintenance Manager(ETC).
However, it is paramount that we inform you that the emoluments,benefits,
and other ephemeral of the employment contract shall be disclosed upon
satisfactory acceptance of your curriculum vitae/resume.

RECRUITING PROCEDURE: You shall be required to forward your Resume/CV to
the below person:

Name: BARR. RAYMOND ROBIN
Position: LEGAL SUPERVISOR
Email: (rayrobinmond@gmail.com) REQUIREMENTS FOR JOB SELECTION:
(1) Must be fluent in English language

(2) Should possess at least a diploma in any of the stated fields or Must
have obtained tutorials on the above said in any institution or center of
training.

(3) Must be computer literate

(4) Must have at least six(6)months experience in the above said
profession or that which is related to the profession.

OTHER EPHEMERAL OF EMPLOYMENT:
Contract Period/duration: This is an 18month contract but subject to
renewal based on the services of the employee.Location:Accra-Ghana

Kindly be informed that all applications MUST be forwarded to the
above concerned personnel (RAYROBINMOND@GMAIL.COM) as any application
that does not go through the outlined procedure WILL be
disqualified/deferred.

Best Wishes
MRS. MARYSE HARRISON
Administrative Manager,
Ghana Project Section

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