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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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:
  • "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)
  • "money order " (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)
  • "cashiers check" (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 company representative scam. This type of job offer scam involves the cashing of fake checks and money orders. It could expose you to losses of tens of thousands of dollars as well as to the risk of criminal prosecution and (in some cases) imprisonment.
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +447031912595 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
• 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.
  • mikebalms_k5@yahoo.fr (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "greggeorge_07@terra.es" <greggeorge_07@terra.es>
Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 14:00:33 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: EMPLOYMENT OFFER



Hello and Good Day...
GREG HOLDINGS GROUP, a privately held firm engaged in trading and investment operations worldwide,was established to provide its customers with easy access to quality goods.Our staff have an extensive experience with its products and we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, reliability, and speed.

Our Mission
Our goal is to bring our products closer to the world.We have wellestablished links to numerous Companies who make or produce some of the best products including agricultural produce such as oliveoil, cheeses, cured meats, pasta,wines,spices,coffee as well as textiles,glassware,utensils.


Company Profile
GREG HOLDINGS GRUOP is a young and dynamic company that has established itself as one of the most efficient traders in Europe.We take the hassle out of business transactions and are dedicated to team service which has resulted in a growing network of success oriented individuals and businesses


Current openings: Company Representatives
Requirements:
* Be able to check your email several times a day
* Be able to respond to emails immediately
* Be able to work overtime if needed
* Be responsible and hard working
* You should have home, work or cell phone number (preferably), so we can contact you immediately.
* Should have personal/business bank accountCurrent Business

GREG HOLDINGS GROUP currently expanding into West Africa and the United States,has made such a large client base in the U.S. but we face some inconvinences when it comes to selling to some of our American clients.These are those offering to pay with U.S. MONEY ORDERS OR CASHIERS CHECKS, which posses difficulties for the company to cash both here in Europe and Africa.
The company is therefore looking for representatives in the United States who will be working as part-time workers handlng all such payments and will be willing to recieving a 12% commission for every transaction made,This would in no way affect your present job or place of residence.This job requires someone who would help recieve payments from customers in the United States and get them processed at U.S. banks.

However arrangements are been put in place to set up an office in the States for this purpose.But for the time being the company needs a representative in the United States, who will be responsible for handling payments in the U.S.These payments would be made in the name of our representatives(your name), so all you need do is cash the money order deduct your percentage and wire the rest back to the company.
It wouldnt cost you any amount,As all that is required from you will be to receive payments(money orders) which will be sent to you via fedex or usps from our clients, you are to cash these,deduct your 12% commission and wire the rest back to the company.
Finally we would like to inform you that you also stand a chance of making extra commissions if are able to handle and clear these transaction packages as fast as they come.

Please if you are interested forward the following info:
1.Full names
2.Phone number/fax
3.Full contact address and zip code
4.Date of birth
5.Nationality
6.Marital status
7.Gender

Thanks once again.

GREGORY HOLDINGS
1-3 Leinster Gardens
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM SW11 2BU
United Kingdom
+44-703-191-2595
GREG GEORGE
FOR MORE DETAILS YOU CAN PLS CONTACT ME THROUGH MY EMAIL MIKEBALMS_K5@YAHOO.FR






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