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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!

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Fraud email example:

From: "GARY GOOL" <steve110@wo3b95zr1.homepage.t-online.de>
Reply-To: <gool474@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:40:25 -0600
Subject: JOB VACANCY

Hello,


Introduction.

Good day,please do allow me to introduce myself, and do read my message carefully, make sure you understand it before replying. I am Garry Gool Senior Engineer at Reading Borough Council, Reading, United Kingdom, Floor 4, 2-4 Darwin Close, Off Commercial Road. Lately I was handling a contract in the UK , and the title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: UK-Reading: winter maintenance contract was as follows:

Provision of a winter maintenance service to all highways, other than motorways or trunk roads, within the administrative boundary of Reading Borough Council in Berkshire . Contract involves the provision of winter maintenance services, including precautionary and post salting on scheduled routes, along with spot salting, snow clearance and the installation and maintenance of salt bins.

Currently, I will be in and out of UK for a Fresh contract work in South Africa . I am married to Joy and we have a son by name John, he is one year and three months old now, we just need someone or couple who is God fearing, and naturally good, possibly before the end of next month.

If we can get someone as soon as possible, we will be glad because we need the person/couple to be here as soon as possible because I am already off and on. If you are ready to work with us, just get back to me so I will go straight to the UK immigrations and tell them the good news, they asked me to get back to them as soon as I find a nanny/caretaker so they will direct me to a senior immigration officer who will instruct and guide the nanny in getting a two year working visa, without denials, which is the visa needed for you to work with us. English is a must as the mother is straight American, while I am mix [Spanish American], and also any culture is desirable apart from American.

We have a beautiful property with horses and swimming pool and are searching for someone/couple [With a Passport] interested in spending a long time with us caring for our son, as if they were part of the family. We're looking for a responsible and Independent person/couple who can drive and be self motivating. The position would be most appreciated by someone looking for a beautiful experience in one of the most beautiful parts of Aberdeen rather than a means to earn money. Position available ASAP and a 3 month long commitment is required though longer is possible and better.

We wish to pay 6,300every month, and 50 allowance every week. Between every three months you will be given two weeks break, and if it happens that we want to travel to other countries for holiday or visit, you will be going with us. After we are sure that you are coming, your flight ticket will be taken care of by us and also three months salary will be made upfront, but mind you that’s when the said immigration officer gives a go ahead.

We had a Nanny but she is married and has moved with her Husband. Should you accept to take up the position with us, you can start as soon as possible. According to the Authorities here, since I am a private employers they will not want us to waste money and time, then at the end of the day, visa will be denied, then we will start complaining, so they suggested that we need to process your visa from their high commission at UK directly, with this, there is nothing like denial, we will back you up with our personal account details and other supporting documents. As long as you have an international passport, there is no problem for now to get the needed UK working Visa.


Garry Gool

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