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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- walternursingrecruitment2010@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Walter Nursing Recruitment Agency London, UK" <walternursingrecruitment2010@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2011 14:34:18 +0100
Subject: APPLY FOR JOB VACANCIES IN WALTER NURSING RECRUITMENT LTD LONDON UK..
Walter Nursing Recruitment Limited London, UK.
Walter Nursing Recruitment Limited is one of the best hospitality with
Hyde Park London.Located at the Westbourne Terrace.Walter Nursing
Recruitment can boost of over 1500 numerous customers who enjoy the
tender hospitality of the hotel.Our services to customers are rated
second to none within Hyde Park.
Recently,Walter Nursing Recruitment Ltd is employing directs able
applicants that will occupy the various vacant positions in the
Hospitality/hotel.The vacant positions includes:
Doctor
Male/Female Nurse
Nursing Assistant
Care-Giver
Hospital Cleaner
Hospital Mortuary Attendance
Hospital Helper
Therapist
Customer Care Representatives.
Waiter/Waitress.
Cook.
Chef.
Receptionists.
Guest Room Attendants.
Housekeeping Room Attendants.
Drivers.
Front Desk Assistants.
Barman.
Stewards.
Maid Services.
Cleaners.
And All Hospitality/Hotel Workers Are Needed..
All interested applicants who wish to apply for any of the post above
should send in his/her updated C.V/Resume.
We shall review the C.V and get back to only successful ones whom meet
up with the managements requirements.
Regards.
Agent. Walter Clitin.
Executive Human Resource Director.
Walter Nursing Recruitment Ltd London, UK
E-mail: walternursingrecruitment2010@gmail.com
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