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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "JOB OFFER" <vasal@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: handersonsmith1978@qatar.io
Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:36:28 -0000 (GMT)
Subject: JOB OFFER




Hello,
I am seeking for the services of a nanny for my 2kids and a Driver to come
and work for me in the U.K London,I am willing to offer 800 pounds sterling
per week to either the Nanny or Driver and will provide monthly shopping
allowances as well as accommodation..If interested please forward.
Profiles or Resume (CV) to me ASAP for reviews and consideration and please
learn to inform me on the particular job you wish to apply for among the
both
offer.Either the Nanny or the Driver.

Get back to me for more details.
Regards,
Handerson Smith.
E-mail: handersonsmith1978@qatar.io
Tel. +447024094839



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