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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:
  • "deduct your 10%" (Beware of any scheme that involves depositing checks or money orders or receiving wire transfers in your bank account and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere, for a percentage of 5-15% of the total. Such offers are *always* fraudulent and you will be liable for the entire amount when the checks, money orders or wire transfers turn out to be fraudulent. Any money already forwarded comes out of *your* pocket then. )
  • "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
  • "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
  • "money orders " (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. )
  • "cashier's 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. )
  • "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.
• Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
• 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.
  • dignityartandcraft444@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "David Bryant" <dignityartandcraft55@mailbox.hu>
Reply-To: dignityartandcraft444@hotmail.com
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:14:06 +0100
Subject: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY


Good day,

How are you, My name is DAVID BRYANT, The name of my company is DIGNITY
ART AND CRAFT.I am looking for a trustworthy representative in
USA/Canada that can help as a link between me and my client over
there.
I would like to know if you are interested to work from home for us

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO FOR US?
My Company needs a financial representative in the USA who will serve
as our Agent in processing any of our funds made out to us by our USA
customers And Clients in us money orders or cashiers check this is
because this legal Entity Takes a long period of time to clear in our banks
in UK and
due to Frequent Request and supplies of product we do not meet our
demand due to this Failure So that why we seek your time and assistance.

JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Receive payment (American Money orders/Cashier's checks) from
Clients which will get to you through a courier service
2.Cash Payments at your Bank
3. Deduct 10% which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.
4. Forward balance after deduction of percentage/pay to any of the
Offices you will be contacted to send payment to (Payment is to
Forwarded
By Western Union Money Transfer).

HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?

10% from each operation! For instance: you receive $6000 USD via checks
or money Orders on our behalf. You will cash the money and keep
$600 (10% from $6000) for yourself!

DO YOU NEED TO PAY FOR THE TRANSFER FEE FROM YOUR PERCENTAGE?

No you do not have to; all necessary transfer fees should be deducted
From the Balance after you must have cashed and deduct your 10% of total
money
Received While finish cashing.

ADVANTAGES
you do not have to go out as you will work as an independent contractor
Right From your home / office. Your job is absolutely legal. You can
earn up To $3000 - 4000 monthly depending on time you will spend for
this job. You do not need any capital to start. You can do the Work easily
without leaving or affecting your present Job. The employees who make
efforts and work Hard have a strong possibility to become managers.
Anyway our employees never leave us due To our excellent work condition.

MAIN REQUIREMENTS
18 years or older,
legally capable,
Responsible,
Ready to work 3-4 hours per week,
With PC knowledge,
E-mail and internet experience (minimal) ,
If you are interested in our offer, and would like to work for
DIGNITY ART AND CRAFT,
kindly fill the employment application form below to get started, or
email the information requested below.

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._________
Please note: Only interested applicants should respond to this offer.

Await your urgent response.

And please know that everything is absolutely legal,

I AWAIT YOUR URGENT RESPONSE.

REGARDS

DAVID BRYANT
DIGNITY ART AND CRAFT
Company No: 1424399
303 Brampton Road,
SW32DY.London
Tel: 011447045775223
Contact Email : dignityartandcraft444@hotmail.com

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