419 scam: "Mr. Mhzita Frank" <jhonsmithcontinentals@gmail.com> -- Offshore Drilling Company.

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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.
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Mhzita Frank" <jhonsmithcontinentals@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mohamedel-zahar@daum.net
Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2024 11:44:47 +0300
Subject: -- Offshore Drilling Company.

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Greetings!!!,
I'm pleased to connect with you, I requested upon review of your impressive
profile and CV, through LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed and CV's Online to
discuss an opportunity based on a confidential note.
Kindly be informed that Arabian Drilling Company (ADC) is seriously in
search of a reliable and trusted International Supply Agent or company who
can handle a contract for an on-going expansion project located in Saudi
Arabia and Kuwait.
Note: if considered by the company, you can work remotely from your
country, selection does not depend on one's knowledge in the oil & gas
sector, rather the company considers your hard-working ability to meet
project objectives without delays and you will undergo two weeks free
training if you don't have any knowledge in the oil & gas sector, this
opportunity may not affect your current job.
Let me know if you're interested in a new opportunity and your ability to
handle such a role, I will connect you with the Company representative for
more details and job description.
Regards,
Mohamed El-Zahar,
Private Consultant.
Oil and Gas Middle East.

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