There is a new trend in the ever-growing Advance Fee Fraud Scams called "the Nigerian Hot Jobs scam." It is a new type of Advance Fee fraud, where a vacancy advertisement is sent on the Internet via email or posted on a fake website. The scam artists also pull resumes from websites where job hunters post their resumes. The offer is for a lucrative job, usually in the Nigerian oil industry. The job offer promises between $15,000 to $65,000 per month and extensive vacation time. In addition, the employee will be provided with living accommodations and a car. If the victim were to apply for this lucrative job, he/she is lured to pay some fees and taxation. Needless to say after the victim has paid these fees, he/she will soon realize that hot jobs are not available in Nigeria.
