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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:
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "altraenergycareerjobs1@job4u.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "ALTRA ENERGY UK:" <job-alarts@dodo.com.au>
Reply-To: "ALTRA ENERGY UK:" <altraenergycareerjobs1@job4u.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 14:44:45 +1000
Subject: URGENT JOB VACANCIES
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Altra Energy Ltd
Union Plaza 1 Union Wynd
Aberdeen AB10 1SL UK
Urgent Job Vacancies.
We Altra Energy Limited: We have an immediate employment opportunity. We
Intends to invite experienced Individuals/Expatriates or Consultancy firm
who is
Capable to come to United Kingdom for rendering expertise services in
various fields of
A) Petroleum Engineering
B) Drilling Services
C) Civil Engineering
D) Computer Engineering
E) Architect Engineering
F) Marine Engineering
G) Mechanical Engineering
H) Electrical Engineering
I) Electronics-Telecommunication Engineering
J) Surveying Engineer
K) Aerospace Engineering
L) Medical and Biological Sciences
N) Security Administration
O) Chemical Engineer
P) Information Technology
U) Business Administration/ Accounting
V) Project Manager
And others
ENTITLEMENT, COMPENSATION BENEFITS AND PACKAGES: A very attractive net
salary paid in 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 in United Kingdom 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 in
United Kingdom.
. Life Insurance and Paid vacation.
. Official vehicle/Maximum security in work environment and housing
community.
CONTRACT DURATION:
Level 1: 24 Months, (Two Years) and renewably only on
satisfactory performance by employee.
Level 2: Full time interested candidates must have at list 2 years
Experience in any of the above listed fields. Interested candidates should
forward their resumes/CV along with the fill application form with
verifiable reference(s) as
Attached document and send to: E-Mail: altraenergycareerjobs1@job4u.com
Note: Interested candidates are also required to contact
Our United Kingdom Office strictly for the purpose of this project.
CONTACT PERSON: Mr. James Kinney, Resource Manager
Website: www.altra.co.uk
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This message was sent
using Dodo Webmail - www.dodo.com.au
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