419 scam: "NAOC" <postservice_0010@w.cn> Job Seeker,

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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:
- "postservce2010@w.cn" (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.
- +2347064565538 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "NAOC" <postservice_0010@w.cn>
Reply-To: <postservce2010@w.cn>
Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 14:25:18 -0700
Subject: Job Seeker,

The Public Affairs Division Manager

Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited

New Base,

Mile 4, Ikwerre Road,

P.O. Box 923,

Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Tel: +234 7064565538

Land line: 046662846

{PSC/JV/NAOC 01145-2010/2014}

Attn: Job Seeker,

There are job opportunities in our organization Nigerian Agip Oil Company NAOC (Port Harcourt)

All the positions include these below benefits:

1. Five Bedroom Flat Duplex

2. Free Medical & Travel Insurance

3.10 Days Leave / Break/ Vacation After Every 90 Working Days

4. Flight Fares (Air Tickets)

5. Free Education Scheme To Expatriates Children/Family

6. Free Toyota Camry 2009 Model.

A. One Reference Letter

B. Passport Copy

The documents should be provided to us through scan e-mail attachment for fast processing, because all the positions need expatriates" who will be able to start up employment on July/August 2010, and all the arrangement need to be made as fast as possible.

So kindly reply us with updated scan copy of your CV / Resume for our confirmation / evaluation / review and possibly employing you in our LEADING organization.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Eng.Ben Williams

Tel: +234 7064565538

Land line: 046662846

Email:postservce2010@w.cn

Office of the Employment Manager

Nigerian Agip Oil Company, Oil and Gas

(NAOC) Port Harcourt

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