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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: "Charles Warner" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <charleswarn4@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2011 10:23:54 -0700
Subject: Mystery job offer

You have been selected for an assignment as a Detective Shopper in your area,
You will earn $200 been a detective shopper.
Your employment packet will include funds for the shopping.
A full job description will be sent to you before your assignment.

A cashier check or money order would be in a certain amount which you would be required
to cash a your bank, deduct your salary, and have the rest used for the evaluation
at the store that would be given to you to evaluate.
We would like you to participate because it's fun and rewarding.
After you sign up you will have access to training materials.

Note: You are to follow all instructions given to you to the fullest.
Kindly send your information below to proceed on first assignment to (charleswarn4@aol.com )

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Your Full Name:
Age:
Your Address (NOT P.O Box):
City, State, Zip:
Occupation:
Phone Number(s):

As a Detective shopper you work and shop together for pleasure, &
The pay is $200 weekly on Part time basis; you only work 2-3hours twice in a week.


Sincerely,

Charles Warner
Head Of Recruitment


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