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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: DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL <ojstar4real@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: jobs_dyncorp@live.com
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 09:27:04 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: JOB VACANCY @ DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL


Attn:
 
With the mandate to recruit expatriate services employees for the British and America Army initiative that provides tactical support from civilian contractors for military troops operating in wartime and in other contingency situations, We intends to invite prime experienced individuals/expatriates capable of rendering expertise services in Afghanistan.
 
EXISTING POSITION.
 
Engineering/Technical
 
Food Services (SOUS CHEF, FOOD LEAD, AND COOKS)
 
Information Technology
 
Logistics/Warehouse
 
Procurement & Materials
 
Project Management/Operations
 
Administrative/Clerical
 
Human Resources
 
Transportation (BUS / TRUCK DRIVERS)
 
Security
 
Aviation
 
Medical Doctors/Nurse

Heavy Truck Drivers

Crane operators
 
This is to inform all Interested Expatriates that DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL. is in need of expatriates that can work in various field, so all interested candidate should forward his/her CV/Resume and send it to through email Attachment: Email: jobs_dyncorp@live.com
EPHEMERALS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 
Assignments may involve working in dangerous areas, the challenges are great, but so are the rewards great pay, excellent benefits, paid vacations and much more. Plus respect for a job well done.
 
Contact: Mr. MICHAEL Brown
Email: jobs_dyncorp@live.com




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