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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: DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL AFGHAN <jimedward002@gmail.com>
Reply-To: andyevans0@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 15:19:22 +0100
Subject: JOB VACANCY.

Attn:

A challenging world calls for adventurous people. If you are looking
for a job that requires courage, determination, and quick, clear
thinking, DYNCORP has a place for you.

DYNCORP is proud to support U.S./British and NATO military personnel
in various contingency environments such as Afghanistan. With the
mandate to recruit expatriate services employees for the British and
America Army initiative that provides tactical support from civilian
contractors for military troops operating in wartime and in other
contingency situations, We intends to invite prime experienced
individuals/expatriates capable of rendering expertise services in
Afghanistan.

DYNCORP list of LOGCAP work opportunities includes many support roles such as

Construction jobs
Construction Engineers and Superintendents
Project Controls
Project Managers
Quality
Site Managers
Medical Doctors
Pilot
HSE managers
Logistics Support
Supply assignments
Security jobs
Firefighting opportunities
Laundry service
Food services support
Water works
Vector control sanitation jobs
Billeting positions
Maintenance jobs, and Power Generation Support.

We provide the Army with the logistical support it needs, so that
soldiers can focus on the mission at hand.

It's a tough job, under conditions as demanding as any you will ever
find. A LOGCAP assignment may place you in a hostile environment, even
a war zone. But there are also rewards: Excellent pay, benefits,
periodic vacations, and more. There is also the satisfaction of
working at your utmost while helping others perform a critical service
mission.

This is to inform all Interested Expatriates that DYNCORP
INTERNATIONAL AFGHAN OPERATION. is in need of expatriates that can
work in various field, so all interested candidate should forward
his/her CV/Resume and send it
to through email Attachment: Email: andyevans0@yahoo.com

Regards

Mr. Andy Evans
Sr. HR Manager
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL AFGHAN OPERATION
Email: andyevans0@yahoo.com

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