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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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Fraud email example:

From: mwood_01@hotmail.com
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:56:25 +0200
Subject: Please I Want You To Represent Me! Dr. Wood


Dear Friend,

How are you doing? I came across your profile and I think I should introduce you to new job offer going on in my company. We were looking on this brief profile through an email listing affiliated with the US Chamber of Commerce. I would be very interested in offering you a part-time paying job in which you could earn a lot.

My name is Dr. Mathew wood and I am 46 years of age. I just resigned my job as a research scientist for Agricultural Research Institute of United Kingdom and I now work as a freelance consultant for the institute which gives me very much time to do my own work which is basically being a freelance researcher who could be employed by research institutes to do research projects anywhere in the world. Presently, I have just been granted a funding to head a research project in Scotland regarding rare and vulnerable plant species and this would be commencing very soon.

This research program will be funded and sponsored by some of my American and Canadian counterparts and Associates. But the only set back is that the American and Canadian counterparts want to make payments for the research in form of US cheques only and its a known fact that money in such forms cannot be cashed outside the US and Canada. Getting an accountant in the states or opening an account would have been my best choice but I have a deadline to meet and taking any of those choices would cost me time and a whole lot of other requirements which I am not ready to deal with. This is where I need to employ your assistance and service.

WHAT I NEED YOU FOR?
At this point, I will be glad if you could work with me as my representative in the US or Canada. You will be working as my payment assistant in charge of collecting and processing the payments from my Associates. Since they will be making the payment in cheques made payable only in the US or Canada, you will be collecting these payments and cashing them on my behalf. On agreement to been my representative in the US or Canada, you will receive a commission of 10% of whatever amount of payment you receive from my associates.

JOB DESCRIPTION.
1. Receive payments (in form of cheques) from my associates via mail (UPS/FEDEX/DHL).
2. Cash the Payments at your Bank.
3. Deduct 10% which will be your commission/percentage on Payment processed.
4. You are to remit the balance via accounts or transfer information according to my instruction.

HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?
10% from each transaction! For instance: On receiving 50,000 USD via cheque on my behalf. You will cash the payment and keep 10% to yourself before remitting the balance! At the beginning your commission will equal 10%, though later it will increase up to 12%! For the research, I am expecting a lot of payments from our clients (though the money will be sent install mentally due to the progress of my research). You could make some good money for the little time we will be working together.

ADVANTAGES?
You don't have to go out of your present daily activity in order to engage in this Job (i.e. you can do this Work easily without leaving or affecting your present Job).You will work as an independent contractor right from your home /office. Your job is absolutely legal. You do not need any capital to start (none of your personal funds is needed).

REQUIREMENTS?
18 years and above.
Legally capable.
Responsible, Reliable and Trustworthy.
Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.
Able to check and respond to emails often.
Easy telephone access.

IS THIS LEGAL?
Yes it is. As a matter of fact, my lawyer checked all legal provisions to know if there is any domestic or international law against businesses or deals in this manner. And he said it is allowed by all LAWS. So know that doing this work is safe and legitimate. I hope all is well understood. I would be glad if you accept my proposal and I intend to commence as soon as you are ready. Please, to facilitate the conclusion of this transaction if accepted, do send promptly by email the following details below, to indicate your interest.

NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
AGE:
SEX:

I hope to hear back from you. Thanks and have a wonderful day.

Regards,
Dr. Mathew wood
+44-7024076163
Private E-mail: dr_mwood@london.com or
dr_mwood@hotmail.com

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