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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "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 company representative scam. This type of job offer scam involves the cashing of fake checks and money orders. It could expose you to losses of tens of thousands of dollars as well as to the risk of criminal prosecution and (in some cases) imprisonment.
• 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.
  • xenex_navigation_ltd@myway.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Xenex Navigation Inc." <xenex_navigation3@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <xenex_navigation_ltd@myway.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:45:54 -0500
Subject: Appointement as an international representative of our reputable
company



Xenex Import & ExportCorporation.(Xenex)UNITED KINGDOMSubject: Representative (Agent) is needed urgently.
Dear sir/madam,I'm Kelvin Brown, I represent Xenex Navigation Inc. We are one of the fastest growing software company based in Birmingham UK (UNITED KINGDOM). We design computer components, and other related software products. At Xenex we specialize in exporting quality products at relatively low prices. But due to our ever-increasing customer base in US/Canada, we at Xenex are searching for representatives to assist us in establishing a medium to connect to our costumers more efficiently in US/Canada Region.
Xenex Navigation Inc. evolved from a $1,000 investment into a $20+ billion technology services industry leader. The people of Xen ex Navigation Inc. deserve the credit.
Vice Chairman Jeff Brian said: "Xenex Navigation Inc. has always been just ordinary people who came here and achieved more than they ever thought possible because of the opportunity and support they found. JOB TASKSIf you choose to join Xenex as a representative, your basic task will consist of checking emails, processing orders and receiving payments from our customers on behalf of Xenex though basically payments are often made out on Certified Cashiers Check or a Personal Check. MAIN REQUIREMENT
*18 years or older*Legally capable*Responsible*Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.*With PC knowledge*E-mail and internet experience (minimal)*We are not requesting for your Bank information's, SSN or any other personal information from you, as what we need is a proof of seriousness.
WHAT YOU EARNNote that for every transaction processed, you will receive 10% of the total amount. Xenex product pri ce range starts at $902.45. At 10% you are guaranteed a minimum of $90+ per order. We guarantee that you can start making money as early as in 2 weeks, and you don't need to invest your money , just your spare time to process orders via email. Please email the following information in order for us to facilitate the conclusion of this proposal if accepted. Contact:xenex_navigation_ltd@myway.com (1)Your Full Names,(2)Full Contact Address,(3)Phone/Fax Numbers.(4)Gender(5)Occupation(6)Age(7)Bank Name.
We understand that this job position is very challenging and you should understand it. We are looking only for persons who satisfy our requirements and will be an earnest assistant. If you feel that you are a serious, trust-worthy and earnest person and you want to work for XENEX NAVIGATION INC.Kindly Get back to us NOW!!!
Yours Truly.Kelvin BrownMarketing ExecutiveXenex Navigation Inc.

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