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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:
  • "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. 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.
  
• 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.
  • to-michelle_career@yahoo.com

Fraud email example:

From: "mydesigner_vac@terra.es" <mydesigner_vac@terra.es>
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:18:51 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: URGENT JOB VACANCY.


Hello,

I am michelle sandhill ,25,Texan Working in London,you could work online from
home and get paid.Note that it will not affect your present work
schedule.
MYDESIGNER COMPANY in England actually need a representative as an
online book-keeper.Due to the increase in the number of clients We have in
the states,Canada and all over Europe.we find it difficult in getting
payments after goods must have been delivered to their various
destinations.Be informed that you are entitled to a compensation of 10% on every
payment received by you,deducted before proceeding to us.
Note that you do not have to be a book keeper to apply for this
position.
REASONS FOR THIS POST:
Due to increase in our Clients,There have been difficulties when
Selling to our clients due to their mode of payment, they often pay
with a POSTAL MONEY ORDER / CHEQUE,which brings about delay in
realization in the over there.As a result,it has imposed a burden since we have
limited
Staff in US/CANADA and this has affected Account reconciliation and
turn over grossly.We need Responsible, Legitimate and Trustworthy Persons
in the to work as FINANCE COORDINATORS to assist us in processing the
Payments from our Customers and we offer a very attractive Remuneration
package and good carrier prospects.
JOB DETAILS:
1. Upon verification of your application and found satisfactory,your
contact details shall be given to our Clients in your vicinity in
respect of their further payment.
2. Contact us as soon as payment is received by you.An instruction
shall be given to you further on how to get the funds to our company.
3. Your Remuneration shall be 10% of each payment received.
4. A good customer relationship is expected from you.These are
Legitimate Transactions between our Customers and our Company
Representatives over the years and there is no legal risk as these are Payments
for Goods already bought and delivered.
NOTE..NO FORM OF INITIAL ASSET IN NEEDED.
Interested person should comply strictly by completing this information
below and send it to the address below.
FIRST NAME...........
LAST NAME..........
FULL ADDRESS...........
CITY............
STATE..........
ZIP CODE......
COUNTRY.......
PHONE NUMBER (S).
OCCUPATION(if any)......
GENDER......
AGE.........

SEND YOUR DETAILS TO-michelle_career@yahoo.com

MYDESIGNER COMPANY
8-13 New Inn Street
London EC2A 3PY
Regards
michelle sandhill





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