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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:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• 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.
  • +447023052894 (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.
  • genithgroup@consultant.com

Fraud email example:

From: "genithgroup@terra.es" <genithgroup@terra.es>
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:57:18 +0100 (MET)
Subject: Employment Offer (Associate Needed)






Dear Sir/Madam,
Compliments of the day. Would you like to work from home and get paid up to 500 USD weekly? I am Brian Willfort, Managing Director of Genith Group, a premier global company, managing the supply chain for high-volume, time-sensitive and exquisite precious gem stones (roughs) such as AMETHYST, EMERALD, GARNET PINK, TANTALITE, GOSHENITE, MOLDAVITE, CRYSTAL QUARTZ, DIAMONDS ETC for Jewelry manufacturers. Gem stones exploration and supply makes up a large part of the Genith Group business which covers the requirements for Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, Rings, Hair Accessories, Brooches, Beads, Anklets, Sets etc.



We seek Individuals/Groups to work temporarily for the company (and get paid up to 500 USD weekly) as payment representative and enquiry contact that will establish a medium of getting to our customers in the United States and Canada as well as making payments through you to us. This is in view of not having an office (branch) presently in the listed area.



We will be glad if you are interested in working with us. For more information and details, please contact us immediately via email :
Email: genithgroup@consultant.com



Warmest Regards,



Brian Willfort
Managing Director
Genith Group.
29 Bedford Square,
London WC1B 3EG,
United Kingdom.
Phone: +44 7023052894
Fax: +44 871251690





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