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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: "North Atlantic Treaty Organization." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <recruitment@nato-hrs.us.pn>
Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2013 08:31:18 -0500
Subject: NATO Vacancies:..

About NATO:
 
 
 
NATO is committed to the peaceful resolution of disputes. If diplomatic efforts fail, it has the military capacity needed to undertake crisis management operations.
 
These are carried out under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty and/or under a UN mandate, alone or in cooperation with other countries and international organizations.
 
NATO promotes democratic values and encourages consultation and cooperation on defence and security issues to build trust and, in the long run, prevent conflict.
NATO provides a unique opportunity for member and partner countries to consult and take decisions on security issues at all levels and in a variety of fields to
 
promote stability and guarantee allied defence. We want to be sure that we can walk around freely in a safe and secure environment. Security in all areas of everyday
 
life is key to our well-being, but it cannot be taken for granted.
 
 
NATO Vacancies:
 
 
Assistant
Location:NATO Defense Collega,Rome,Italy/US
Post Number:DFC APA 0090
Salary:$243 ,000.00 USD
Grade:       B-3
 
 
Head Library Knowledge Centre
Location:NATO Defense Collega,Rome,Italy/US
Post Number:DFC RLH 0230
Salary:$243 ,000.00 USD
Grade:       A-3
 
 
Senior Interpreter
Location:NATO Defense Collega,Rome,Italy/US
Post Number:DFC AOL 0210
Salary:$243 ,000.00 USD
Grade:      LI-3
 
Consultant
Location:Canada,UK,US,Italy
Post Number:DFC CO-279
Salary:$253 ,000.00 USD
Grade:      A-3
 
 
 
 
Senior Analyst- Programmer
Location: Norway/US
Post Number:SSC 02-12
Salary:$243 ,000.00 USD
Grade:      A-3
 
 
Senior Treasury Assistant
Location: Brunssum,Netherlands/US
Post Number:FCT03
Salary:$253 ,000.00 USD
Grade:      B4
 
 
 
Technical Officer
Location: Turkey/UK/US
Post Number:LA-50
Salary:$253 ,000.00 USD
Grade:      A-2
 
 
 
 
Security Specialist/HR
Location: Brunssum,Netherlands/US
Post Number:HRS02
Salary:$243 ,000.00 USD
Grade:      B6
 
 
Assistant
{Agency Supervisory Board Secretariat}
Location: Brussels/Belgium/US
Post Number:B5-ASB-12-BEL
Salary:$243 ,000.00 USD
Grade:      B5
 
 
Officer
{Agency Supervisory Board Secretariat}
Location: Brussels/Belgium/US
Post Number:A3-ASB-12-BEL
Salary:$243 ,000.00 USD
Grade:      A3
 
 
 
Consultant_SAGRES
Location: La Spezia/Italy/US
Post Number:Consultant 2/2012
Salary:$243 ,000.00 USD
Grade:      B-5
 
 
Head,Pass Office
Location: Brussels/Belgium/US
Post Number:B17(2012)
Salary:$243 ,000.00 USD
Grade:      B.4
 
 
 
Chief of Section
Location: Canada,UK,US,Italy
Post Number:LA-42
Salary:$253 ,000.00 USD
Grade:      A-3
 
   
Technician
Location: Canada,UK,US,Italy
Post Number:LA-59
Salary:$253 ,000.00 USD
Grade:      B-5
 
 
 
Senior Political Advisor
Location: Brussels/Belgium/US
Post Number:A32(2012)
Salary:$243 ,000.00 USD
Grade:      A-5
 
 
 
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/SELECTION
 
 
Applicants are selected on the basis of academic credentials,experience and other relevant factors. Successful Applicants are invited to come to New
 
York/Geneva/Beijing for an interview/ Training Candidates are interviewed on their related knowledge, skills and abilities.Application is open to all interested
 
applicants from any nationality. HOW TO APPLY Please send your resume/CV to: recruitment@nato-hrs.us.pn or Fax: +1 206-337-8239
 
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Mrs. R.A.W. Sawyer
WEF Coordination Office
Main address:U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW,Washington, DC 20520
Email:recruitment@nato-hrs.us.pn
Fax: +1 206-337-8239
 
 
 

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