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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- 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.
- 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.
- swiftelectronicsplcc1@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Swift Electronics Limited" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <swiftelectronicsplcc1@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:09:51 +0100
Subject: We are hiring (apply now)
Attn: sir/madam,
We are offering a job position in our company. Swift Electronics Limited is employing individuals, small or large firm owners to work for the company as a Representative in the United States of America. This is in view of us not having an office presently in the United States of America. You don't need to have an Office and this certainly won't disturb any form of work you have going on at the moment.
Salary: 10% of the total amount you process.
Position: Payment Officer
Experience: None - We will guide you through.
Requirements: Positive Attitude, Honesty and Integrity.
Schedule: 5+ hours/week. You choose your hours.
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 good money monthly depending on the time you put in this job.
You do not need any capital to start. You can do the Work easily without leaving or affecting your present Job.Employees who make efforts and work hard have a strong possibility to become zonal managers. Please bear in mind that everything is absolutely legal.
Provide requested information below if you are interested
Your Name
Mailing Address
City/State
Zip Code
Phone Number
Age
Occupation
Interested persons can contact me via my private email for further explanations and questions: swiftelectronicsplcc1@yahoo.com.hk
A swift acknowledgment of the receipt of this email will be appreciated. Only trustworthy & credible Individuals will be considered.
Note that your bank account details are not needed and there are no hidden costs for your services.
In Trust and Good Faith,
Mr. Gary Collins.
(Managing Director)
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