419 scam: Mr Brian Williams <brianwilli02@yahoo.co.uk> JOB OFFER

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

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.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
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.

Fraud email example:

From: Mr Brian Williams <brianwilli02@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: brianwilli@strompost.com
Date: Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:09:51 +0400
Subject: JOB OFFER

Good day,

I'm Mr Brian Williams. and I own a company Based on Chinese and African
textile and fabric material in the United Kingdom, I'm in search for a
trustworthy representative in the United States that can help as a link
between me and my clients over there. PB ARTS COMPANY LIMITED .

I Urgently need a representative in the United States, work online from
home and get paid weekly without leaving or affecting your present job? My
Company produces various clothing materials, batiks,assorted fabrics and
traditional costumes.We have clients we supply weekly in the the United
States and my clients make payments for our supplies every week in form of
checks which will take 45days to be credited here if it is transferred here
directly,so I need a honest and sincere individual in the United States to
work as my representative and assist me in processing the payments from our
clients and I will pay him/her 10% per each payment received on my
behalf,your likely to receive 6 payments per week,minimum of 4. HAVE AN
IDEA OF WHAT YOUR EXPECTED TO TAKE CARE OFF
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Receive payments from my patronizing customers in the United States on my
behalf, then deduct 10% from the total funds received as your workmanship
and forward the balance to me Via Western Union Money Transfer.(the
transfer charges should also be deducted from the total amount your sending
to me). Sheryl Shavers (my former representative has moved to Germany with
her family) Our payments will be issued out in your name and sent to your
address.

So all I need is to forward your information to my numerous customers in
the United States and I will contact you before they issue payment to you.
Hope to get a favorable reply, if accepted to be my rep and get back to me
with the following informations in this format.

EMPLOYEE'S APPLICATION FORM:

First Name:____________________
Last Name:_____________________
Address:_______________________
City:__________________________
State:_________________________
ZIP or Postal Code:___________
Marital Status:_______________
Country:_______________________
Age:___________________________
Home Phone/Number:_____________
Cell Phone/Number:______________
Gender:_________________________
Occupation:____________________
Present position (If currently employed)

I will need this informations from you for my record, also if you require
more information, do not hesitate to contact me,i will give you a call
asap.

Thanks.

Mr Brian Williams.
Managing Director.

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