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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: "Dr Jude Edward" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <drjude_edward@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2013 08:56:29 -0500
Subject: JOB OFFER!!!

Got your resume at Global Search for a Personal Assistant .Am in need of a personal Assistant,and the position is available for you,I deeply appreciate all your genuine efforts to help me monitor and keep up to date with all my activities. Most very often get my hands occupied because am working with many companies both within states and outside, so it is imperative for me to have a worthy assistant who can monitor and keep me up to date with my activities.
 
 
As my assistant, your activities amongst other things will include: Make travel arrangements and submit expenses for Attorneys Order-office supplies, Running personal errands, check processing, filing documents, faxing, printing and typing letters web research, Internet search skills and posting ads Quality communication etiquette skills and good organizational skills required and mandatory to work with me. Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information, perform duties with accuracy, quality, and integrity. Basic wage is $400 weekly because you will only work less than 8 hours a week.
 
 
About me: My name is Dr Jude Edward Okay, I have a family of 4, am a realtor and Doctor. I travel a lot, hence the reason why I need an assistant to handle affairs for me on the home front when I am away on business which is usually quite often. This position is home-based and flexible you can be in any location, working with me is basically about instructions and following them, my only fear is that I may call at you impromptu sometimes; I need someone who will be able to meet up with my regular timings. There is also a very sensitive issue on trust and accountability which I believe will resolve itself as time goes on.
 
 
This is only an introductory e-mail, as time goes on we should be able to arrange a proper meeting to get things started officially. I do have a number of things you could help me with this week if you will be available for me. This can act as a stable foundation to our working relationship.
Note: This position is home base office work you can be in any location and work with me from your home,or you can be working with me and still work else were. Let me know your interest if you are ready to work with me from your home.
So revert back to me with the details requested below:
 
 
1. Full Name:
2. Address, City, State, and Zip Code:
3. Country:
4. Phone:
5. Gender:
6. Present Occupation
7. Email Address:
 
 
Hope to hear from you again.
 
Regards
 
Dr Jude Edward
 
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Email to reply to: drjude_edward@yahoo.com

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