419 scam: ENGR NATHAN BROWN <engr.nathanbrownla@yahoo.com.ph> BREVAN OIL AND GAS SERVICES L.T.D

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +22999905941 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: ENGR NATHAN BROWN <engr.nathanbrownla@yahoo.com.ph>
Reply-To: engr.nathanbrowna@eb2a.com
Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2011 05:26:32 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: BREVAN OIL AND GAS SERVICES L.T.D

BREVAN OIL AND GAS SERVICES L.T.D

Immobile les HÃ©vÃ©as - 14

Danvie Carde - Ouida -BP V 6843

Cotonou Benin Republic.

Ref: TR/EMP/EXP/VOL.IV/11

We are Legal Labor Consultant/Recruiters to Brevan Oil Group, a foremost Oil and Gas Company, In pursuant to the service contract with our client (Brevan Oil Group) wish to invite experienced, skilled and qualified expatriates/persons for the Biglerville Project Development going on in Cotonou Benin Republic, project schedule to commence work in 2011/2013.The programmed is the Development of Biglerville project, the project involves the construction of Four platforms and a Gas Export Pipeline that will aid optimum exploitation of the crude oil potential of the Biglerville Field, as well as that of Natural Gas that is currently being flared.

BREVAN OIL AND GAS SERVICES with respect to the said project requires expatriates whose services will include the project Management, Engineering, Chief Executives, Accountant , miners, drilling all trade, QA/QC, procurement, Environmental Research Specialist, Fabrication/ construction, directors, transportation, Doctor, Language Translator, installation, Health & safety, Maintenance, Geo science, Catering hook up and commissioning of the production platform and pipe lining.

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: The developments of the Biglerville project. SALARY: $1000- $150,000.00, Monthly, can be transferred to any Bank or Country of your choice and all transfers must be made in conformity with the existing tax situation in Cotonou Benin Republic.

CONTRACT DURATION: 24 months (Liable for upward review depending on your commitment and expertise) DURATION OF WORK PERIODS: Three monthsâ€™ work, one month pay leave. You will be entitling to Three (3) months upfront salaries and relocation expenses on confirmation of your relevant documentation for commencement of work. We would like to have your detailed resume, If one or more of their positions interests you, feel free to send us your most recent CV. Specifying reference(s) of the position(s) you wish to apply for and you are to forward it to one of the bellow Email address. We await your response in this regard.

YOUR SINCERELY,

ENGR NATHAN BROWN

EXPATRIATE HUMAN RESOURCES ASST. MANAGER

BREVAN OIL AND GAS SERVICES L.T.D

Immobile les HÃ©vÃ©as - 14

Danvie Carde - Ouida -BP V 6843

COTONOU BENIN REPUBLI

Mobile: +229-99905941

E-mail: brevana@mail.am

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