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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: CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC <australiacanival1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: carnivalaustralia1@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 05 May 2014 09:11:15 -0400
Subject: Work with our company and earn higher salary.


CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC
1/171 Clarence Street Sydney
NSW 2000 Australia
REPLY on this: carnivalaustralia1@gmail.com
www.carnivalcorp.com , www.carnivalaustralia.com

JOB ID: CACL/AU/CCPL/807-026/13-14
Carnival Australia & Plc Cruise Line urgently needs the services of devoted and hardworking people who are ready to work after undergoing enlistment training. It’s Carnival Australia & Plc policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Nationality, Age, Disability, Marital or veteran status. There are more than 435 different positions available; Workers that have the ability to work hard only need to apply.
Note: Applicants from South/ North American, Europe, Asian, Caribbean, Middle East and African can apply.
Details needed: Bio-data's of these workers in advance for us to do the shortlist before conduction of interview. Despite; English Language speaking during interview is very important; note, it is not necessary that the applicant must have good knowledge of English Language speaking as our customer varies.
They will be test on the spot and interviewed by the Australian Cruise Line Human Resources Management Department. Salary: It’s very attractive depending on experience to be found in applicant. Our salary and benefit which will be forwarded to you for your perusal, the company management wants the whole thing settled in 30 days. If you meet our requirement please reply for further procedures. Salary: in USA Dollar. (Base on individual credential/experience)
The management will take care of your feeding, accommodation including your air ticket. We will provide all the relevant backup documents to enable the applicant get his or her visa at Australian Embassy/ affiliated office. Visas will be issued upon approval from Australian Immigration Bureau.
If you are interested to work with us, do send your CV/Resume Vitae or application letter to: carnivalaustralia1@gmail.com so that we will forward the applicants list of positions available and employment application form.
Regards,
Management, Human Resources Department

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