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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:
  • "u.k " (this email uses bad English)
  • "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.
  
• 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.
  • xenexgate@aol.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: robin moodley <xenexgate15@hotmail.co.uk>
Reply-To: <xenexgate@aol.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:37:51 +0000
Subject: VACANCY




Mr. Robin Moodley.
Marketing Executive
Xenex Navigation Inc.
Xenex House 90 New Town Row,
Birmingham,B6 4HZ
U.K
Email: xenexgate@aol.co.uk


Dear Sir/Ma,


I'm Mr Robin Moodley, 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 customers more efficiently in US/Canada Region.

JOB TASKS
If 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 Money Orders, Certified Cashiers Check or a Personal Check. Or on the alternative you can provide your banking informations so that they can send the payment directly into your bank account.

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 EARN
Note that for every transaction processed, you will receive 15% of the total amount. Xenex product price range starts at $50,999.50. At 15% you are guaranteed a minimum of $550+ per order. We guarantee that you can start making money as early as in 2 weeks once your job has been approved, and you don't need to invest your money, just your spare time to process orders via email.
Please fill or email the following information inside the employment application form in order for us to facilitate the conclusion of this proposal if accepted.

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM
Names:
Residential Address:
State & Zip:
Home Telephone Number:
Personal cell phone Number:
Gender :
Marital Status:
Age:
Nationality:
Are you a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S?
Please note: Only interested applicants should respond to this offer. 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 honest assistant.
If you feel that you are a serious, trust-worthy and honest person and you want to work for XENEX NAVIGATION INC., Please respond immediately with the requested above information.

Best regards,

XENEX NAVIGATION INC.
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