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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

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.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: MYDESIGNER CO <michelle_career@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:50:56 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: RE:{Spam?} URGENT JOB VACANCY.


If interested fill the form below and the for real.

David james.

Rico Brandgen <RicBrandg270@germanmail.info> wrote:
Hallo,

The letter you sent me is very overwhelming.

For your information, I would like to trust your email but I have had an bad encounter in the past with an agent who still owes me a large amount of promised monies despite my following all the commands given, including the payment by me of a lot of fees.

Just now I am going through a problematic quandary at my family home and quite often I can become very wrapped up about other affairs but I appreciate your reply but I have to be direct. I have spent many hours analysing your mail and I am still anxious that I believe it all perfectly.

I wish that you would not disappoint me. I will expect a considerate response from you.

Mr Brandgen




--- Original email ---
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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