419 scam: "Recruitment"<stocks.lse@gmail.com> We are recruiting...Can you work abroad?

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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:
- "caro.ikemba@gala.net" (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.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447024088016 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "Recruitment" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <caro.ikemba@gala.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:40:31 +0100
Subject: We are recruiting...Can you work abroad?

Attn: To whom it may concern,

We are an American family presently living in

London, currently have two kids aged 4yrs and

6yrs old, we are looking for a NANNY/DRIVER/HOUSE

KEEPER from Any Country that is hardworking and

willing to stay with us for a minimum of 2 years.

About Our Family: We are a professional couples in the medical field.

Our kids are fairly easy going and relaxed, they

would enjoy someone with lots of energy and

humour.Having English as a first language is

not required.

REMUNERATION AND COMPENSATION

NANNY: 2200 GBP Monthly ,weekly(120 GBP)

DRIVER: 3100 GBP Monthly ,weekly (120 GBP)

CHEF: 2800 GBP Monthly ,weekly (120 GBP)

HOUSE SITTER: 2500 GBP Monthly ,weekly allowance (120 GBP)

You shall have a private accommodation with a well-furnished

living room and bedroom and also a private bathroom.

A Fixed land phone with computer connected to internet

and Free visiting for your friends and relatives.

Application Form

First name:

Surname:

Sex:

Age:

Country:

Phone number:

Previous work experience:

Position you are applying for:

Email address:

Next-of-Kin

Have you ever worked abroad?

(NOTE: Applicants must not be less than 18 years old)

Please do NOT treat message as sapm!

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Elvis & Carol Serrano

Email:caro.ikemba@gala.net

Phone: +44 7024088016

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