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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: BENJAMIN FAMILY <family_benjamin2@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 10:16:37 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: NANNY NEEDED


Hello Nanny,
 
We are Mr and Mrs. BENJAMIN J PIERCE from USA but we are Presently in England due to our company Novagas Inc. (SHELL).
We have three energetic but delightful children aged of 1 year and 4 months, 2 years and 6 months and 4 years and 3 months; their names are Jerome and Peter. Jasmine is 1 year and 4 months and Jerome is 2 Years and 6 months ; Peter  who is 4 years and 3 months will be keeping you entertained at home during the day! we do not require much babysitting in the evening which means that you are free to enjoy these as you wish. On your days off you can enjoy the England weather on one of the many beautiful beaches just a short drive away.
We also have a summer house by the lake which we would like you to spend some time with us in.
I am a Production Engineer with Shell BP, England and works pretty hard, but enjoys going for walks in the glorious grovehamton park. My Wife is a teacher at the local high school here in England too where she teach biology to a range of children.. she had to accompany me when i was posted from the US to England . In her spare time she enjoy painting.
We would like an au pair who will fit in with our lifestyle and enjoy their time with us.. You have a tastefully furnshed accomodation.If you agree to take the position you shall be paid 2500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred Pounds Monthly)and shall be given a weekly pocket money of 500 pounds. Your residence shall be comfortably furnished within the Company housing estate. We are comfortable here as Shell pays us well however we cannot work effectively and take care of our kids hence our solicitation to you to come and Nanny for us.
My Wife, Jennifer would be home each time I go offshore. I stay for about a month or two and return home to spend  time with my family. You shall undertake the following duties if you accept to workwith us:
1.
Care for & stimulate the child both mentally & physically, to ensure their intellectual, physical & social development.
2..............
Find out about activities in the local area. Ensure that the child/children get regular fresh air & exercise..
3....
Plan & undertake activities on a one to one basis & with children. Develop speech, reading, numbers, letters, colours, social & practical skills.
4.Organise & prepare a healthy, varied & well balanced diet of home cooked food. Eat with the child/children & supervise meal times, encouraging proper use of cutlery, & behaviour.
5.
Look after child's/children's physical well being -wash & bath them daily, help them to dress & undress, cut nails weekly, ensure hair is cut regularly, & that shoes get refitted regularly.
6.
Look after all the child's/children's clothes. This includes all washing ; ironing by the weekend, shoes regularly cleaned, clothes & soft toys mended; Put aside clothes that no longer fit.
7.
Keep child's/children's room clean & tidy. We had a Nanny but she is getting married hence would be moving with her Husband. Should you accept to take up the position with us, you can start as soon as your Flight Ticket, Travel Documents and other Travel Intineries are ready. We could recommend a Travel Agency for you, however all this depends on if you accept to Nanny for us. It is I who is mostly out of the country. My wife is usually home each day. Yes we do have a maid who would assist you in seeing to the dietry needs of our kids.
Send us your Referees,Resume,Pictures so that we can get in touch with them. Should the outcome be positive, we would then invite you to come and Nanny for us. I do hope you consider a position with us and you would not regret it.
Have a nice day as you work towards building your career with us.
Pls Contact via Phone
 
Regards
BENJAMIN J PIERCE
+447024052170



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