419 scam: chinanationaloil.oil@gmail.com REP WANTED

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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:
- "% commission" (Beware of any scheme that involves depositing checks or money orders or receiving wire transfers in your bank account and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere, for a percentage of 5-15% of the total. Such offers are *always* fraudulent and you will be liable for the entire amount when the checks, money orders or wire transfers turn out to be fraudulent. Any money already forwarded comes out of *your* pocket then. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: chinanationaloil.oil@gmail.com
Reply-To: chinanationaloil@aol.com
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:38:04 +0100
Subject: REP WANTED

Hello,

China National Offshore Oil Corporation is a Chinese based company. We are into oil and gas producing as well as in logistics services.

Our suppliers and customers are located across more than 140 countries on six continents. Due to our broad global coverage, we are spreading into USA/UK/Canada, and because of this we need an agent/representative in your city.

Job Description:
* Customer services/human relations.
* Receive payment from clients.
* Receive goods and supplies from China to clients in your city.
* 10% commission per transaction.
Job benefits include:
* The average monthly income is over 2,700pounds
* This job takes only 1-3 hours per day.
* You do not pay any form of taxes.

Qualification:
* Must be 18yrs and above.
* Must be ready to work 3-4 hours per week.
* Must be responsible, reliable and trustworthy.

Interested applicants should apply with the following information below:
(1) Your full names,
(2) Full Contact address,
(3) Phone/Mobile/fax numbers.
(4) Company name <if any>.
(5) Age/Sex.
Contact e-mail address:

Thank you for your time and interest in China National Offshore Oil.

Yours sincerely,

Dr James Bruno.
Non Executive Director,
In charge of Foreign Representatives
China National Offshore Oil Corporation.

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