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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
• This email message is a company representative scam. This type of job offer scam involves the cashing of fake checks and money orders. It could expose you to losses of tens of thousands of dollars as well as to the risk of criminal prosecution and (in some cases) imprisonment.
• 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.
  • leewujiang@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr John Lee" <Leewujiang@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:47:31 +0000
Subject: NEW CONTRACT OFFER

HEAD OFFICE
Wujiang Wanlida Group Co., Ltd.
No 6 Third District Nanshan Road
Shengze Wujiang City,
Jiangsu Province,
Peoples Republic Of China.
www.wujiang.com.cn

Dear sir/madam,
NEW CONTRACT OFFER

My name is John Lee and I work for a company called Wujiang Wanlida Office Equipment Co..Ltd.I found your resume on the Smallbiz.com, because we are searching for reliable persons across America,Canada and Europe who are interested in a potentially lucrative partnership with an international firm. Wujiang Wanlida Co., Ltd is an Asian company that specializes in sales and export of office equipment. A leader in office equipment industry in Asia,Our company aim to be an alert, robust and innovative global company. Our growth can be compared to that of a tree we believe businesses; products and services grow through people, their vision and commitment.

We are searching for committed, hardworking representative staff that can help us establish a medium of getting to our costumers in America and Canada as well as making payments through you to us. You may also be required to represent and advise the company in your area in issues that concern us and finally setting up and running of the America office in future.

Note that, if finally approved as our Representative, you are entitled to an annual income of $24,000USD and a 10% commission for any cash that you collect on our behalf. Subject to your satisfaction you will be given the opportunity to negotiate your mode of payment for your services rendered as our representative/agent in America and Canada.

JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Receive invoice payment on our behalf from our clients.
2. Cash Payments at your Bank.
3. Deduct 10%, which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.
4. Forward balance after deduction of the 10% percentage/pay to any of the offices/ our bank account details you will be instructed to send the balance of the 10% to.

HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN? An annual income of $24,000USD and 10% from each operation! For instance: you receive $10,000 from our client, on our behalf. (10% of $10,000) for yourself!

MAIN REQUIREMENTS.
(1).18 years or older legally capable, responsible and ready to work 3-4hours per week.
(2).You must have PC knowledge-mail and Internet experience (minimal). And please know that everything is absolutely legal, that's why you have to fill a contract! Our payments will be issued out in your name/company name.

ADVANTAGES.You do not have to go out, as you will work as an independent contractor right from your home or office. Your job is absolutely legal. You can earn up to $6,000-$10,000 monthly depending on time you spend on the job. You do not need any capital to start. You can Work easily without leaving or affecting your present Job. The employees who make efforts and work hard have a strong possibility to become contracts managers.

If you are interested in working with us, or if you want more information, contact John Lee at the UK Bureau office directly for your contract and other paper work necessary to get you started.

Look forward to hearing from you soon.

Regards,
Dr John Lee
CEO Wujiang Wanlida Office Equipment Co., Ltd.
www.wujiang.com.cn
Leewujiang@yahoo.com

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