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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: HiltonHotel London <hiltonhotelinfor@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 16:20:44 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: JOB VACANCIES In Hilton Hotel Metropole London


JOB VACANCIES In Hilton Hotel Metropole London 
Company:The Hilton London Metropole Hotel United Kingdom.

Hilton London Metropole hotel225 Edgware Road, London, United Kingdom W2 1JU
 eMail Us
The Hilton London Metropole Hotel located in London, United Kingdom, herby advertises through this medium on different job openings and vacancies. The openings are sequel to our new five hotel branches recently opened in different cities in London. The hotel Management will provide your flight ticket to London and you are entitled to free accommodation, free medical care, Also The hotel management will as well, help you to get your Visa and Working permit to UK through UK immigration office here in UK ,when you start your work with us.And  Send your CV/Application to: hiltonlondonmetropolehotel@yahoo.co.uk

Best Regards,Mrs Elaine Mary Hayes.Hotel General Manager

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