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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: "Cairn Energy" <career@royalcourtjusticeuk.com>
Reply-To: hr-cairnenergy@hotmail.com
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 15:13:10 +0000
Subject: JOB EMPLOYMENT @ CAIRN ENERGY PLC



CAIRN ENERGY PLC
50 LOTHIAN ROAD
EDINBURGH
EH3 9BY
UK
PHONE: +44-70-2408-8530
FAX: (0 15 27) 51 55 60

ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!!

Cairn Energy in UK is presently recruiting; apply today if you wish to work
in UK Send your resume, application letter/passport photo to the
Recruitment Department Cairn Energy Plc.

JOB STATUS:
24 Months, (Two Year) and renewable only on satisfactory performance by
employee.

SALARY INDICATION:
US$15, 920.00 - US$21, 500.00 monthly depending upon experience and field
of specialization.

QUALIFICATION:
Diploma, Bsc, B Mech, B. Tech, and Msc Etc.

Experience
1 year and above

Interested candidates should send their resume and Application letter with
their international passport or a copy of photograph to our Email:
careers-cairnenergy@hotmail.com

We really appreciate your feedback.

Thank you.

Mr. Richard Wilson
Head of Employment Services
Email: careers-cairnenergy@hotmail.com


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