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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:
- "careerin2itboil@live.ru" (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.
Fraud email example:
From: "2ITB Oil and Gas Company" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <oilcareer@2itb.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2006 07:38:44 +0100
Subject: Job Vacancies In 2ITB Oil and Gas Company
2ibt OIL & Gas Company,
Mina Al Ahmadi Area
Al Ahmadi 61008
Kuwait.
www.2itboilandgas.int.tc
Dear. Applicant,
2ibt OIL & Gas Company around the World Invites Interested applicants to apply for a job in our new renovated locations around the world. Interested applicant shall be entitled to free accommodation, free medical and transport, regular salary and free meal with other fringe benefits attached. The company shall as well pay for new employee's flight tickets to selected area of job and also assist logistically to get their Visa and working permits urgently as soon as possible.
International Applicants must be ready to relocate to given location immediately and should send their application letter with copies of their CV/Resume urgently to oilcareer@2itb.com or careerin2itboil@live.ru . you can also check our website @ www.2itboilandgas.int.tf for more details.
Available Location
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Benin
Indonesia
Uzbekistan
Russia
Norway
Venezuela
Iran
USA
Kuwait
Nigeria
Benefits as a worker in the 2itb Oil and Gas Company, Our associates can earn eligibility for:
* Relocation Allowance
* Family Allowance
* Personal Allowance
* $1.6 Million retirement plan
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Medical, Dental and Life insurance coverage
* Short-term and long-term disability
* Flexible spending account
* Paid time off
* Discount associated rates at 2itb Oil and Gas Company
* Job type Available: Full-time & Part Time (Summer Jobs)
* Salary: $60000 USD (Monthly) and above
John Stones
Career Department
2ITB Oil and Gas Company
www.2itboilandgas.int.tc
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