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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "here in united kingdom" (this email uses bad English)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Oxford Hotel London <hoteloxfordinternational@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 20:07:06 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: JOB VACANCIES OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE NOW.
JOB VACANCIES OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE NOW.
I am Mrs. Sharon Franklyn, I am the Human Resources Manager in Oxford Hotel London here in United Kingdom , we need workers from all parts of the world to join the Hotel , whether Skilled or unskilled they are all qualified to join the Hotel hence there will be two weeks special training after arrived .
You can also invite any of your friends and relatives to join us in Oxford Hotel in United kingdom. This is because of the expansion in our services and the opening of new outlets.
All approved applicants are to be granted free air plane ticket and free accommodation and hospitality benefits including visa fees.
Contact us through this email: oxfordhotelinternational@ymail.com
Your best Cooperation is highly appreciated .
Mrs. Sharon Franklyn ,
Employment Consultant Officer,
Human Resources Department Office
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