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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: "Walter Smith" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <waltersmith572@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:32:53 +0100
Subject: JOB OFFER

Hello Sir/Madam

My name is Walter Smith, I represent Xenex Navigation Inc, We are one of the fastest growing software company based in Birmingham UK (UNITED KINGDOM). 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 US/Canada, we at Xenex are searching for representatives to assist us in establishing a medium to connect to our costumers more efficiently in US/Canada 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 or a Personal Check, Some times Credit Card.

MAIN REQUIREMENT

*18 years or older,
*legally capable,
*Responsible,
*Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.,
*With computer knowledge,
*E-mail and internet experience (minimal),
*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 $4999.50. At 10% you are guaranteed a minimum of $499 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
Residential__________________________________________
City ________________State ______ __________Zip ____________
Home /Work Telephone Number_________________
Personal cell phone Number______________________
Gender ___________ Marital Status_________________
Age __________ Nationality_______________________
Present Work__________________
Are you a U.S.A citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the
U.S._________


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


If you feel that you are a serious, trust-worthy and honest person and you want to work for XENEX NAVIGATION INC., Please respond immediately with the requested information above.

Send Replies to: waltersmith572@yahoo.co.uk

Yours Truly.
Mr.Walter Smith
Marketing Executive
Unit 2, Hydro Business Park,
Ripon Road,
HARROGATE, North Yorkshire
HG1 2BS.
+447045790094

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