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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: ALDGATE HOTELS <hr_manager.aldgatehotels@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 13:18:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Job Offer


We concede Resumes/CV sent to us by recruiting institute www.Timejob.com for matching qualifications on the job requirements of ALDGATE HOTELS facility at our new hospitality service in London, UK.
After screening the resumes/CVs, your resume was found most qualified which made us to contact you regarding employment with the Aldgate Hotels UK.
Herewith we are sending you our International Online Interview Questions to endorse, fill and get back to us at the earliest alongside these below requirements:
* Updated CV/Resume,
* Passport Photograph,
* Two (2) References (contact addresses and telephone numbers).
Below are lists of the job requirements vacant for application.
*Catering Manager * Catering Supervisor * Pastry Chef * Chef De Cussine * Sous Chef * Conference Director *Conference  Manager *Executive Cook * Fast Food Manager *Food & Beverage Manager * General Hotel Manager * Head  Receptionist * Head Waiter *Executive Sous Chef *Head Executive Housekeeper * Hotel Accountant Officer * Head Chef * Kitchen Supervisor * Restaurant Manager * Maintenance Engineers* Bookkeeping * Bar Tender * Front Office Hotel  Reservation * Customer care services * Securities* Safety/Health Officer * Laundries *Business Development Manager *  Steward* Sales Coordinator *Commis *Host / Hostess* Sales Representatives* Telecommunication Engineer* Translator *Nurse/Auxiliary Nurse* Pharmacist * Banquet Sales Manager* Butler * Lobby / Duty Manager * Travel Desk Manager * IT Consultant *Logistic Officer * Executive Drivers* Delivery Van Driver ETC!!!
Your application will be evaluated on the basis of the answers from the International Online Interview Questions alongside your credentials, curriculum vitae/resume, and you will surely be notified upon review of your whole submitted information.
Please below, find enclosed Candidate’s Screening Details form, herewith Interview for your endorsement.

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