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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:

Fraud email example:

From: Chevron London <chevronlondon@aol.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 09:33:10 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: Job Openings at Chevron Downstream Europe.










Chevron Downstream Europe
1 Westferry Circus
Canary Wharf
London
E14 4HA, United Kingdom







Dear Prospective Expatriate,





Chevron has immediate employment opportunities and intends to invite
experienced individuals/expatriates or consultancy firm capable of
rendering expertise services. These career driven people are to apply
for the various positions available at our London office: Engineering, Construction and Installation, NDT, Geology, Project
Management, Welding and Fabrication, Plant/Start-Up, Maintenance,
Mechanical/Technical/Design Engineering, Information Technology,
Administrative, Commissioning, Front Office/Guest Relations
Executive/Manager, Duty Manager, IT/Telecom-Software, Accountants,
Health Workers, Mechanical/Electrical, Electronics Operators, Customer
Care, Security, Foreign/International Language Translators and many
more others depending on your field of specialization.





Benefits include:





   * A very attractive net salary paid in Pounds Sterling, US Dollar or
Euro equivalent depending on employee home
      country and currency
preference with annual salary review.



   * Quality single or family housing accommodation in company community.



   * Free medical/dental care in the London or any part of the world for employee and family.



   * Excellent educational assistance benefits with family status employment.



   * Paid airfares allowing full flexibility with holiday travel.



   * Full access to some of the finest and social recreational facilities in London.



   * Life Insurance and Paid vacation.



   * Official vehicle/Maximum security in work environment and housing community.





Applicants are required to send their Resume/CV online to this email chevronlondon@aol.co.uk


NB: Avoid Fictitious Job Offer Scams


Sincerely,





Matthew J. Foehr



Vice President and Comptroller



Chevron Corporation

http://www.chevron.com


© 2011 Chevron Corporation. All rights reserved.



________________________________________________________________________________________



Registered Office: Chevron Downstream Europe 2 1 Westferry Circus Canary Wharf London E14 4HA, United Kingdom



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