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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: "MARK STOCK" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <employmentoffer24@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 22:15:37 -0000
Subject: Secret Shopper Selection

Congratulations!!!
 
You have been selected for assignment as a "Mystery Shopper" in your area.
 
You will get 300usd for being a Mystery Shopper and your employment packet will include funds for the shopping. Full job description will be sent to you prior to your assignment. You will have access to training materials after you register.
A check would be in a certain amount which you will be required to Cash at your Bank, deduct your wage and have the rest used for the evaluation. Note that we are equally evaluating your bank and financial institution.
 
Mystery shoppers are either paid a pre-arranged fee for a particular shop, a reimbursement for a purchase or a combination of both. Secret Shopper® has available for immediate assignment an inspection of the customer service of any Wal-Mart in your area. You are to shop discreetly and invest just a token. This fee will be paid up front. During this shop you will visit the location and make several observations as regards the customer service.
 
You will be required to interact with the shop clerk.
 
You may conduct the shop alone or as a couple.
The assignment will pay 300 usd per duty.
 
Kindly Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you shortly with the assignment:
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
 
1. Full Name
2. Street Address
3. CITY, STATE and ZIP-CODE)
4. Telephone/Cellphone number
5. Present Principal Work
6. Age
7. Nationality :
8: Email:
 
Have done an offer like this? Yes or No? If YES give an out come?
 
We await your urgent response.
 
Thank you for your help. We look forward to working with you.
 
Reply back to the following email with the details as requested employmentoffer24@gmail.com
Sincerely,
 
 
Regards,
AGENT RECRUITMENT
Officer Recruiters
@All Rights Reserved
employmentoffer24@gmail.com
 

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