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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.

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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.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "deadline" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
  • "i have a new email address!" (this SPAM email was sent to thousands of people)
  • "money orders " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash)
  • "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash)
  • "cheques " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
• 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.
  • mikewalkerman_2006@yahoo.ie (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: =?iso-8859-1?q?mike=20walkerman?= <mikewalkerman_2006@yahoo.ie>
Reply-To: mikewalkerman_ceo_ceo@yahoo.ie
Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 09:09:56 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: INDEPENDENT EMPLOYMENT PROPOSAL


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: mikewalkerman_2006@yahoo.ie

Dear Sir/Madam,





How are you doing.I came across your email address and your brief profile through an email listing affiliated with the US Chamber of Commerce.

I would be very interested in offering you a part-time paying job in which you could earn alot.





Before I go further,I'll like to give you a brief profile about myself.My name is Mike Walkerman.Am a 35 years of age man married with 3 kids(a lovely girl and 2 boys).Due to the nature of my work,i travel alot.But my Family reside in Dublin,Ireland.I just resigned my job as a research scientistfor ARINI(Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Ireland(www.arini.ac.uk) but I still work as a freelance consultant forthe instistute which gives me very much time to do my own work which isbasically being a freelance researcher who could be employed by research institutes to do research projects anywhere in the world.



Presently, I have just been granted a funding to head a research project in the tropical regions of West Africa regarding rare and vulnerableplant species and this would be commencing very soon.This research programwill be funded and sponsored by some of my American counterparts.But the only set back is that the American counterparts want to make payments forthe research inform of US money orders/cashier's cheque only.And its a known fact that money in such forms cant be cashed outside the US.Getting anaccountant in the states or opening an account would have been my best choice but I have a deadline to meet and taking any of those choices would cost me time and a whole lot of other requirements which I am not ready to deal with.There is where we need your assistant and service.





WHAT I NEED YOU FOR?

At this point,i will be glad if you could work with me as my representative in the US.You will be working as my payment assistantincharge of collecting and processing the payments from the Associates.Since they will be making the payment in Money orders /checks made payable only in the US,you will be collecting this payments,cash them at your bank ,then be forwarding them via Western Union or Money Gram.And for this service,i agree to pay you 10% each percent of each amount you collect from the Associates.





JOB DESCRIPTION?

1. Recieve payment(inform of money orders/checks)from My Clients/Associates.

2. Cash the Payments at your Bank

3. Deduct 10% which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.

4. You will then Forward the balance via Money Gram or Western Union Money Transfer according to my instruction.





HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?

10% from each operation! For instance: you receive 6000 USD via cheques or money orders on my behalf. You will cash the payment and keep 10% toyourself before forwarding the remaining! At the beginning your commission will equal 10%, though later it will increase up to 15% !For the research,i am expecting about the sum of $50000 in total from the clients(though the money will be sent in bits).You could make over $5000 for the littletime we will be working together.

ADVANTAGES?

You dont have to go out of your present daily activity inorder to engage in this Job(i.e. you can do this Work easily without leaving oraffecting your present Job).You will work as an independent contractor right from your home /office. Your job is absolutely legal. You do not need any capital to start(non of your personal funds is needed).







REQUIREMENTS?

20years or older.legally capable.

Responsible,Reliable and Trustworthy

Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.

Able to check and respond to emails often.

Easy telephone access.





IS THIS LEGAL?

Yes it is.As a matter of fact,my lawyer checked all legal provisions to

know if there is any dosmestic or international law against businesses

or deals in this manner.And he said its allowed by all LAWS.So know that doing this work is safe and legitimate.

Guess all is well understoood.I would be glad if you accept my proposal. I intend to commence as soon as you are ready.



Mail me if you are interested.Make sure you reply with the details stated below:

(1)Your full names,

(2) Age and Sex

(3) Contact address and, Phone/fax numbers.






I hope to hear back from you.



Thank You & God Bless



Mike Walkerman.



Agricultural Research Institute of Northern Irelandwww.arini.ac.uk Hillsborough, Ireland BT26 6DR



NOTE:ONLY SERIOUS AND INTERESTED APPLICANTS/WORKERS SHOULD PLEASE REPLY



- mike walkerman

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