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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:
  • "% of every payment" (Beware of any scheme that involves depositing checks or money orders or receiving wire transfers in your bank account and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere, for a percentage of 5-15% of the total. Such offers are *always* fraudulent and you will be liable for the entire amount when the checks, money orders or wire transfers turn out to be fraudulent. Any money already forwarded comes out of *your* pocket then. )
  • "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. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
  • "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. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• MoneyGram money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. Along with Western Union it is a 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.
  • jeffscottart_112@yahoo.dk

Fraud email example:

From: "jeffscott_10@terra.es" <jeffscott_10@terra.es>
Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2007 09:30:35 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: PART-TIME JOB EMPLOYMENT


PART-TIME JOB EMPLOYMENT
JEFF SCOTT ART GALLERY
48 Laxely Close,
London, SE5 0YP
Rc:120032
Email: jeffscottart_112@yahoo.dk
JEFF SCOTT ART GALLERY need a book-keeper/ company representative in the states.This project has been developed in a way not to affect your present job nor bring you any form of stress but in order to help take care of those extra costs. Currently our company is expanding and we have a limited number of job opportunities available.
JEFF SCOTT ART GALLERY is a small company thats deals in the production of various clothing materials, batiks, assorted fabrics and traditional costumes, this opportunity has risen to appiont several persons to join the financial managers' team, facilitating transfers of money between JEFF SCOTT ART GALLERY and our numerous clients in usa, this offer is for a friendly, energetic person to provide superior customer service and process customer transactions.
HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?
You shall earn 10% of every payment received
WHAT YOU SHALL DO FOR US?
Receive payment in form of Money orders or Cashiers check from our US customers and make use of money transfer/payment systems like moneygram, westernunion etc..to relay payment in cash
HOW MUCH DOES IT COSTS?
There is no start-up cost or any other fee to begin working with us. So you do not need any capital to start ..ITS FREE!!!!
HOW YOU CAN START?
Your confidential details will be used only within our company. Every employee, who suits our requirements will be contacted by our company executive to carry out a basicphone or email interview. During the interview you will be able to ask any questions you might have If you are ready to start please fill in the form below and reply this mail. Just copy this form to your reply and make sure you include your Ref number and Batch no.
ITS FREE FOR YOU AND ITS 100% RISK FREE
Refrence No:- LSLCA/2031/ 8161/05
Batch No:- R4/A313/2-60
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Thanks.
Till i read from you.
Jeff Scott





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