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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: "Renault Construction" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <renaultonline@mail2webmaster.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 08:48:46 -0800
Subject: Job Opportunity at Renault Construction.

RENAULT CAREERS
From The Desk Of Mr Jason Grunt
Human Resource Department.
Renault Construction.
United Kingdom
email: renaultonline@mail2webmaster.com
 
 
Esteemed Employee,
 
Greetings from Renault Construction. We have just received an email from our recruitment department regarding your profile which we find interesting and certainly need your services at Renault Construction, United Kingdom. Firstly, indicate your current location and if you are currently available to join our work team.
 
In brief, Renault provides a full range of construction and project management services in the field of higher education, health care, government, hospitality/entertainment, corrections, office and transportation facilities throughout Europe and USA.
 
HOW TO APPLY FOR employment:
1. Attach and send Curriculum Vitae in MS word & PDF format.
2. Attach and send previous employment references.
3. Presentation of 2 passport sized pictures.
6. Forward requirements to the Personnel Department using renaultonline@mail2webmaster.com promptly.
 
EMPLOYMENT VACANCIES ARE LISTED BELOW:
 
  * Engineering, Construction, Admin & Clerical Duties, Legal, Management, Finance, IT and Health Care and Human Resource vacancies.
 
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
 
    * University Degree
    * Basic knowledge of Computer Application
    * At least 2 yrs experience
    * Age between 25yrs -65 yrs
 
EMPLOYMENT DESCRIPTION.
* WORK AND LIVE IN HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.
* Precise knowledge and application of computer and communication equipments and must be competent in project-team management.
 
QUALIFICATIONS.
* University degree.
* Demonstrated experience and Strong organizational and proven leadership skills.
 
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
* Free Housing Allowance.
* Incentive to work.
* 100% Health Insurance.
* Oversee Training with working experience.
* Processing of employee visa application.
* Retirement Benefits and Gratuity at age 60.
 
CONTRACT DURATION: 2 - 5 YEARS (RENEWABLE, PROSPECTS OF SECURING PERMANENT POSITIONS).
 
CONTRACTOR/ EMPLOYER: Renault Construction (RC)
 
AGENT/ RECRUITER: Renault Construction (RC) RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT.
 
CONTRACT JOB LOCATION: UNITED KINGDOM.
 
EMPLOYEE REMUNERATION: 7000GBP - 28000GBP MONTHLY
 
OFFICIAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS.
 
To qualify for an employment opportunity at Renault Construction, employees are required to answer and submit our official questionnaire outlined below.
 
Short-listed applicants will be contacted either on Phone or Email!
 
      We wish you best of luck!
     1. Briefly describe your ideal job?
     2. Why did you choose this career?
     3. How do you plan to achieve these goals?
     4. Can you work well under deadlines or pressure?
     5. Do you have reference list?
     6. Why should we hire you over the others waiting to be interviewed?
     7. What is your Current Monthly Salary Package in GBP?
     8. How soon can you travel down to start your new Job?
     9. What job position/s are you currently holding with your current employer?
     10. What three Specific Job Positions do you target from Renault Construction UNITED KINGDOM.
     11. What is your Country of Nationality? What is your current country of residency?
     12. If given an employment opportunity at Renault Construction, would you defend the
course of your employment when called for an interview.
 
You are most welcome to join our team of professionals in the nearest future.
 
This email is a copyright of Renault Construction LTD originating from its email servers.
 
Renault Construction
United Kingdom
[44] 702-406-8910 [Telephone]
[44] 702-406-8911 [Fax]
 

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