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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: <renaultonline@mail2webmaster.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 05:17:03 -0800
Subject: Job Opportunity at Renault Construction.

RENAULT CAREERS
From The Desk Of Mr Jason Grunt
Director Human Resources.
Renault Construction.
United Kingdom
Certification: ISO 9001
renaultonline@mail2webmaster.com
 
Esteemed Employee,
 
Greetings from Renault Construction .
 
Who we are:
Renault Construction is one of the worlds leading Engineering firms with expertise in Engineering, Construction & Project Management worldwide aimed at achieving operative and financial targets.
 
We are currently recruiting employees in United Kingdom. This is a routine exercise carried out by Renault Construction worldwide to employ new staffs, foster human relations within our branches worldwide and to promote the general growth of Renault Construction.
 
Catchment Area:
Renault Construction has vacancies in the following:
 
Job Title: Marketing Managers
Minimum Requirements:
 
 
  * University Degree in Marketing is preferable,
  * Basic knowledge of Computer Application
  * Management skills in warehousing
  * At least 2 yrs experience
  * Age between 25yrs -65 yrs
 
Job Title: Project Managers in the field of Engineering
 
Minimum Requirements:
* University Degree in Engineering and Production Technology
  * Experience in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
  * Excellent computer skills
  * At least 2 yrs experience
  * Age between 30yrs-65 yrs
 
Other Job Vacancies: Administrative Managers, Finance Controllers and Human Resource Personnel.
 
Remuneration: Minimum salary change $12,600 - $34,000(Fixed Term Contract)(Monthly)
 
Application deadline: Open until end of November
Application Statement: Send a cover letter and CV to renaultonline@mail2webmaster.com with the subject heading below
Subject title: Marketing Managers ? Project Managers (Engineering)
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 HR using renaultonline@mail2webmaster.com promptly. Renault Construction,United Kingdom.
 
You must follow the instructions on this page in order for the Human Resource Department to continue processing your employment application.
 
Please ensure that you are immediately available to join this recruitment exercise to see that you would indeed pass the requirements of this firm.
 
This email is a copyright of Renault Construction LTD originating from its email servers.
 
Renault Construction
Management Team
[44] 702 401 7980 [Telephone]
[44] 702 401 7981 [Fax]
renaultonline@mail2webmaster.com

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