419 scam: Philip Dickson <philip_dickson2@yahoo.co.jp> Works offered office-holders

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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:
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "abidjan" (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.
- +22566799740 (Cote d'Ivoire, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- engrbobmark@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Philip Dickson <philip_dickson2@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: philip_dickson1@yahoo.co.th
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:18:08 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Works offered office-holders

PETROCI HOLDINGS L.T.D.
Immeuble les H$B>-%"(Bv$B>-%"(Bas - 14
Boulevard Carde - Plateau -BP V 194
Abidjan, C$B>-%d(Bte d'Ivoire.

INTRODUCTION:

Ref: TR/EMP/EXP/VOL.IV/10

We are Legal Labour Consultant/Recruiters to Petroci Group, a foremost Oil and Gas Company.In pursuant to the service contract with our client (Petroci Group) wish to invite experienced, skilled and qualified expatriates/persons for the Biglerville Project Development going on in the Republic of
C$B>-%d(Bte d'Ivoire, 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.

PETROCI GROUP with respect to the said project requires expatriates whose services will include the project management, Accountant engineering, procurement, Environmental Research Specialist, construction, transportation, Doctor, Language Translator and installation, safety, Catering hook up and
commissioning of the production platform and pipe lining.

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: The developments of the Biglerville project. SALARY: $8000- $100,000.00, Monthly, can be transferred to any Bank or Country of your choice and all transfers must be made in conformity with the existing tax situation in C$B>-%d(Bte d'Ivoire.

CONTRACT DURATION: 24 months (Liable for upward review depending on your commitment and expertise)

DURATION OF WORK PERIODS: Three months 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 this Offer is acceptable to you together with an application via email attachment and you are to forward it to the ENGR BOB MARK below Email address. We await your response in this regard.

Email ENGR BOB MARK because he will be waiting to hear from you.

YOU$B!#%L(BRE SINCERELY,

ENGR BOB MARK
EXPATRIATE HUMAN RESOURCES ASST. MANAGER
PETROCI HOLDINGS
Immeuble les H$B>-%"(Bv$B>-%"(Bas - 14
Boulevard Carde - Plateau - BP V 194
Abidjan, C$B>-%d(Bte d'Ivoire.
Mobile: +225-66 799 740
E-Mail: engrbobmark@yahoo.com

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