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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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Fraud email example:

From: "PHB BILLITON PLC" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <bhp_billiton@ymail.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:36:20 +0100
Subject: Job Notification

Attention;
This offer is from BHP Billiton PLC United Kingdom., After evaluating your resume/CV Posted on our database, we are offering you the opportunity to work under 2 years renewable contract in the UK Oil pipeline project.In accordance with BHP standards, you must show a high degree of independence,ability to Work under pressure, highly motivated, ambitious and able to work with minimal supervision.For proper re-confirmation and verification of your Resume/CV, kindly re-submit your most Recent resume/CV immediately.BHP London Gas/pipeline project is scheduled to begin in June 2013 and the project will last for 6 years or more.The contract is valued at more than US 600 Trillion Euros and the framework of the London project covers all of the sectors in which our company is active, including upstream oil and gas, chemicals, gas-to-liquids, oil-to-liquids and coal-to-chemicals, electrical installation / technology etc.

Under this contract, other multi-nationals will provide feasibility study,front-end engineering and design services as requested by BHP under pre-agreed terms and conditions.BHP Billiton will be working with British engineering group to provide exploration and development testing services in high- pressure,high-temperature(HP/HT)and deep water environments.The work will be done throughout EUROPE and serviced from BHP operations in London & Aberdeen,to optimize provision efficiencies.

Our Benefits Includes:
(a)Competitive allowances and compensation package as obtainable in theupstream construction Industries worldwide.
(b) All contracts are meant to last for 24months (2years), and liable for upward review & renewal on expiration of the contract engagements.
(c) £5,700.00 - £18,000.00 British Pounds Sterling per month, negotiable depending on qualifications and experiences will be paid
(d) Medical health cares and check up services via our medical hospitals home & abroad.A swift response will be highly appreciated.
Thank you,

Faithfully Yours,
BHP Billiton HR Dept
Mr. James William
Neat house Place
Victoria London SW1V1BH
Tel: (447035998534)
Fax: (44 7092871465)

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