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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: Brandy Toronto <job_departmentsection@yahoo.ca>
Reply-To: Brandy Toronto <hiltonlondonontariocanada@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2015 03:00:57 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Invitation to Work and Live in Hazelton Hotel Toronto Canada.






Hazelton Hotel Toronto Canada,
Copyright(c)The Hazelton Hotel Toronto Canada
118 Yorkville Ave, Toronto,
ON M5R 1C4, Canada
(E-mail,  hazeltonhoteljobsinfo@torontomail.com )
Sir / Madam.This is an Invitation mail from Hazelton Hotel Toronto. The Hazelton Hotel Management is 
using this media to inform you an open Employment Opportunity that is going - on with the 
Hazelton Hotel Toronto, We invite you both men and women, married and not married can write 
an application to join our professional employment programmer.
Hazelton Hotel Employment opportunities are now available in which your careers suite among these listed 
job categories:
Stewards, Nurses, Technicians, Fashion Designers, Hair Salon  Designers, Bar Tender, 
Waiter/Waitress, Guest Services Drivers, Butcher, Accountants,  Guest Service Manager, 
Entertainers(Comedians, Actors, Dancers), Medical Doctor, Artisans, Office Clerk, 
Mechanical Engineer, Cleaners, Washers, Security Officers, Club Bouncers, Catering 
Supervisor, Cooks, Pasties Chef, Receptionist, Food & Beverage Management, Store Keeper, 
Cashier, Room Attendants, House Keeping, Marketing Managers,Sales Manager,Front Desk Agent, 
Store Room Manager, Landscape & Graphic Designer, Computer Engineering, Professional 
Massage Therapist, Activities Coordinators, Supervisors, Guest ambassador, Professional 
Chauffeurs, Professional Beauticians, Professional Gardener and Florist, Gym & Exercise 
Instructors etc.
Our Hotel will be responsible for the payment of any eligible worker's air ticket and 
accommodation, so if you are interested regarding the offer you can contact us directly via 
the e-mail address below, attached your C.V. in job application format including the Scan 
copy of your Travel Passport front page and scan one full size of your personal photograph.
     (E-mail)         hazeltonhoteljobsinfo@torontomail.com )
We look forward to your prompt reply via this email address above for more information.
Regards,
Hotel Management
Hazelton Hotel Toronto Canada
































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