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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:
  • "commission of 10%" (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. )
  • "money orders " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
  • "money order " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
  • "cashiers check" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
• 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.
  • chonglee44@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Razari Ahmed <razariahmed1@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: razariahmad@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 19:10:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Response to your Resume/Job Opportunity


Dear Candidate,

We have a job offer available for you in response to your initial request in the job search directory. Bintang Household Textiles needs finance co-ordinators in the United States and Canada in order to improve services to our numerous clients. No experience is necessary.
This is an employment opportunity for you to work online and earn good money. We are a company based in Malaysia, manufacturing and exporting Asian, African, and assorted fabrics. We have been receiving orders from the United States and Canada which we have not been able to process completely since we do not have a payment receiving personnel in these areas. We have decided to recruit payment officers online hence we will need a representative to process our payments in these areas due to delays in processing payments from these areas in the Asia

JOB DESCRIPTION: - PAYMENT REPRESENTATIVE.
As a payment representative you would be in charge of collecting payments from our clients. Our clients make payment for supplies every week in forms of money order or cashiers check and direct remittance and you will be collecting these payments and cashing them at your bank.In addition to your main responsibility, you will ensure that all checks and money orders have cleared before forwarding any payments to us. We offer a flexible program: 3-4hrs weekly at your choice, day/evening time, working at home / office: checking emails and going to the bank. Other Highlights: No selling involved, No kit to buy, and we wont charge you for anything.

HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?
Our company currently offers a commission of 10% of any amount you receive from our clients. You have the possibility of earning $500 - $1000 every week to a total of $4000 per month. For instance: on receipt of $5000 on our behalf, you will cash the payment at your bank and keep 10% ($500) for yourself, before remitting the balance to us. Example: If you receive a check of $1000 your net income is $100 and our company supports any fees.
You will process at least 2-3 orders per day and you will earn more than $200 cash in hand each day. The more money orders / check you process at a faster rate, the higher you stand to earn weekly. You do not have to leave your current work in order to take up this job. What we ask: Three to four hours weekly excluding weekends, internet access for sending and receiving emails, available means of cashing money orders / checks at your bank using your existing bank account. You will never be asked for anything more than that, No bank names, No account number, No routing number, No credit card, No passwords, No SSN # etc.
We require only a person who is trustworthy, reliable, motivated and is prepared to achieve set targets. If you would like to work for Bintang Household Textiles, do kindly send us an E-mail indicating your interest and include the following details for employment approval.
1. Full names:
2. Full contact Address (Not P.O. Box):
3. Phone numbers / fax Number:
4. Age:
5. Nationality:
6. Details of past work experiences (If any):

The above information should be sent to this Email Address-: chonglee44@gmail.com
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST BE OVER 21 YEARS OF AGE. ANYONE BELOW 21 YEARS OF AGE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS OFFER. All correspondence and reply should be strictly directed to Mr Chong Hui Lee ( chonglee44@gmail.com ) for employment approval.
Thank you,
Razari Ahmad- Managing Director / CEO.

Head Office:
Bintang Household Textiles
No.45, Tengkat Tong Shin,
Bukit Bintang,50200
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Websites: www.bintangtex.com



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