419 Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam (2006-01)

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found 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.
- +2348035263419 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: CAREERS RECRUITMENT
<careers.recruitment@blissmark-recruitmentservices.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:09:05 +0000
Subject: Employment Procedures @ EQUITY BANK PLC (EQ BANK).

>From the Desk of the
BlissMark Recruitment Services
Plot 6329 New Bridge Road
Makurdi, Benue State
Nigeria.
Tel: +234-803-526-3419
Fax: +234-84-23-5267
E-mail: careers.recruitment@blissmark-recruitmentservices.com
DATE: 18/08/2007

Dear :APPLICANT,

Employment Procedures @ EQUITY BANK PLC (EQ BANK).

We have confirmed your CV / Resume, and in the attachment you will find the=
current positions where expatriates are needed and the official employment=
application form.

All the positions includes these below benefits:

1. Three Bedroom Flat Duplex

2. Free Medical & Travel Insurance

3. 10 Days Leave / break/ Vacation after every 90 working days

4. Flight Fares (Air Tickets)

5. Free Education Scheme to expertriates children/family

6. Free Nissan Year 2000 Model Altima

Send in the complete application form through scan e-mail with these below =
documents:

A. Filled Application form

B. Passport Copy

The Documents should be provide to us through scan e-mail attachment
for fast processing, because all the positions need expertriates who can
be able to start up employment Immediately

Best Regards
Dr. K.S. Adeyemi
Head of the recruitment agency
BlissMark Recruitment services
Plot 6329 New Bridge Road
Makurdi, Benue State
Nigeria.
Tel: +234-803-526-3419
Fax: +234-84-23-5267
E-mail: careers.recruitment@blissmark-recruitmentservices.com

C/O EQUITY BANK PLC
Email: careers@eqbank-nigplc.com=

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