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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "Best Mark" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <Bestmarkgroups@sify.com>
Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2009 18.26.35 -0400
Subject: New Mystery shopping Jobs in your area, we would like you to participate..

Best Mark

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Best Mark® is accepting applications for qualified individuals to become mystery shoppers. It's fun and rewarding, and you choose when and where you want to shop. You are never obligated to accept an assignment. There is no charge to become a shopper and you do not need previous experience. After you sign up, you will have access to training materials via e-mail, fax or postal mail.

 

ABOUT US
Best Mark® is a company that conduct surveys and evaluate other companies. We get hired to Evaluate other peoples companies
, its a premier mystery shopping company, serving clients across America and Canada with over 100,000 shoppers available and ready to help businesses better serve their customers. Continual investment in the latest internet and communication technologies coupled with over 11 years of know-how means working with Best Mark® is a satisfying and rewarding experience.

 

HISTORY
Many stores and organizations such as The Gap, Wal-Mart, Pizza Hut, Nokia and Banks, pay for our Secret Shopping service to shop in their establishments and report our experiences. Best Mark® will NEVER charge fees to be shopper, Training, tips for improvement, and shopping opportunities are provided free to registered shoppers. Mystery shoppers are either paid a pre-arranged fee for a particular shop, a reimbursement for a purchase or a combination of both.  Best Mark® has available for immediate assignment an inspection of the customer service of any Wal-Mart / Money Gram in your area. You duty will be to shop secretly following the instruction that we provide for you during this surveys,  funds for any survey will be provide by Best Mark. You will be required to interact with the shop clerk.

 

SALARY/WAGES
Best Mark® will pay you $300 for each evaluation you carry out, this pay includes transportation and other expenses need when shopping.
NB: Best Mark will provide all funds for the evaluation, you don't have to pay for anything, just shop and get paid.

To get started kindly Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Full Names:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Cell Phone Number:
Home Phone Number:
Age:
Current Occupation:
Email Address:

Hours Available: from _______ to ______

We await your urgent response.
 

Yours Sincerely,
John Williams,
Best Mark®

 

Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in and transmitted with this communication is strictly confidential, is intended only for the use of the intended recipient, and is the property of Best Mark®
Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved

 

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