419 scam: attorney john <mainlandoil@gmail.com> JOB OFFER

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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 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.
- +2348037656698 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: attorney john <mainlandoil@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:14:45 +0100
Subject: JOB OFFER

AGENT: SALTE VILLE
PROJECT: OFFSHORE
LABOUR CONSULT: JOBSOMEGA.COM

ATTN: Prospective Employees

GENESIS AGENCY in conjunction with MAINLAND OIL has employment
opportunities, and intends to invite experienced
individuals/expatriates or Consultancy firm capable of rendering
expertise services in various fields of Engineering, Construction and
Installation, NDT , Geology,Project Management,Welding and
Fabrication, Plant/Start-Up,Maintenance, Mechanical/Technical/Design
Engineering, Information Technology, Administrative,Doctors, Lawyers,
Accountant and Commissioning,,marketing, stewards and Computer related
fields.

ENTITLEMENT, BENEFITS AND PACKAGES:

A very attractive net salary paid in Pounds Sterling or Euros
equivalent depending on employee home country and currency preference
with annual salary review. Excellent educational assistance benefits
with family status employment.
Salary level depends on experience and field of specialization.
Interested candidates are to email resume and details of experience.

Age: 22 above
Gender: Both
Education: Graduates
Work Experience: 2 years and above
Reference letters needed

Please, send CV and direct all correspondences to the Agency Co-coordinator.
Mr. john jams

Mobile: +234-8037656698
+234-8169393017

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