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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: "PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS)" <m.backowski@neostrada.pl>
Reply-To: petronasoilcarrierseeker@worker.com
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:21:48 +0800
Subject: Carreer Opportunities

PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS)
Tower 1, PETRONAS Twin Towers
Kuala Lumpur City Centre
50088 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.

Tel:+60-175-632-868
Telefax: 0866553957

Career Opportunities:

As a global and diversified business entity, PETRONAS continuously seeks for capable people to drive the company towards realizing our vision to be a leading oil and gas multinational of choice. We welcome talents of diverse backgrounds and cultures to join our team and grow with us. Expatriates are needed in below available vacant seats & positions. Interested candidates/persons who are willing to work with us are to forward the updated copy of His/her CV through email attachment for Confirmation and Consideration purposes as quickly as possible. All positions attract under-listed benefits:


1. Five Bedroom Flat Duplex
2. Free Medical & Travel Insurance
3. 10 Days Leave / break/ Vacation after every 90 working days
4. Flight Fares (Air Tickets)
5. Free Education Scheme for expatriates children/family
6. Free Toyota Camry 2010 Model.
7. Maximum and efficient security both in work place and housing
8. Complete meals also for you and your family as deemed Appropriate.
9. Access to some of the finest social and recreational facilities.
10.Personal effects shipment and excess baggage allowances.etc

A. One Reference Letter
B. Valid Passport Copy

The positions are as follow:
Job #1: Welder, Driller, Plumber.
Job #2: Civil Engineering.
Job #3: Computer Engineering.
Job #4: Computer typists.
Job #5: Architect Engineering.
Job #6: Mechanical Engineering.
Job #7: Electrical Engineering.
Job #8: Electronics Engineering.
Job #9: Man power workers.
Job #10: Factory Workers.
Job #11: Surveying Engineer.
Job #12: Information Technology.
Job #13: Petrochemical Engineers.
Job #14: Piping Engineering.
Job #15: Inspection Engineering.
Job #16. QA/QC Engineer.
Job #17: Design Engineer.
Job #18: Production Manager.
Job #19: Workman/Foreman/Technician.
Job #20: Service/Maintenance Supervisor.
Job #21: Scaffolding, Blasting & Painting.
Job #22: Doctor.
Job #23: Accountant.
Job #24: Cashiers.
Job #25: Secretary.
Job #26: Manufacturing Jobs.
Job #27: HSE Officers.
Job #28: Nurses.
Job #29: Hospitality/Tourism/cooks.
Job #30: Care givers (Health care assistant).
Job #31: Project Manager.
Job #32: Oil Rings.
Job #33: Construction jobs.
Job #34: Internal Auditor.
Job #35: Managerial Jobs.
Job #36: Terminal Manager.
Job #37: Marketing/Sales.
Job #38: Brand.
Job #39: Drivers.
Job #40: Security Officers.
Job #41: Administrative Jobs.
Job #41: Commercial & Industrial Business Consultant.

*YOU MUST BE A HARD WORKING PERSON *YOU MUST BE READY TO WORK WITH US FOR AT LEAST 4 YEARS *YOU MUST BE READY TO WORK WITH INSTRUCTIONS *AND YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR CV WITHIN 48 HOURS AND MUST HAVE A REFERENCE&VALID PASSPORT.

We are looking forward for your earlier response.

Good luck! As you take a step towards building your career in our establishment.

Regards,

Mrs. Farees Hannah.
EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING MANAGER
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS OIL COMPANY)
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
Send your CV to, petronasoilcarrierseeker@worker.com

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