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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:
  • "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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Martin Freeman ( Xenex Inc )" <myxenex1@seeb.cc>
Reply-To: info@xenex-inc.us
Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:15:50 GMT
Subject: Private Company Representative Needed Urgently !!!



TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN!!!
I'm Martin Freeman, I represent Xenex Navigation Inc.
(Our website is still under construction)www.xenex.com But you can check
out www.xenex.co.za www.xenex.ca
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 Europe, we
at Xenex are searching for representatives to assist us in establishing
a medium to connect to our costumers more efficiently in European
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 and Bank to Bank
Transfers.
MAIN REQUIREMENT
* No Criminal Record
*25 years or older
*Legally capable
*Responsible
*Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.
*With PC knowledge
*E-mail and internet experience (minimal).
NOTE
* You will also sign a legal Contrat with us.
* Everything we do is Legal.
*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 10% of the
total amount.Xenex product price 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.
(1)Your Full Names,
(2)Full Contact Address, p.o box not applicable
(3)Phone/Fax Numbers.
(4)Gender
(5)Occupation
(6)Age
SEND YOUR REPLY TO: info@xenex-inc.us
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.
Martin Freeman
+ 44 208-196-9954
Marketing Executive

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