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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 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Nathan Moss" <reply@fornites.com>
Reply-To: nathanmoss00144@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 23:00:06 +0000
Subject: ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A PART TIME JOB?


Dear Sir/Ma

I'm Mr. Nathan Moss ; I represent Xenex Navigation Inc . . .. We
are one of the fastest growing software company based in Birmingham UK
(UNITED KINGDOM). You can check our company on its website for
clarifications.We design computer components, and other related
software
products. At Xenex we specialize in exporting quality products at
relatively low prices. I am contacting based on the fact that my
company
need a representative in the states to help with the company's payment
processing system from clients.

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.

MAIN REQUIREMENT
*18 years or older,
*legally capable,
*Responsible,
*Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.,
*Computer Literacy,
*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 $3500.50. At 10% you
are guaranteed a minimum of $360+ 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

First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Residential Address
City
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._________
Bank Name

Thanks in this Regards,
Mr. Nathan Moss
Job Processing Unit

Please note: Only interested applicants should respond to this offer. 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. Please respond immediately
with the requested above informations.

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