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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: "Mystery Shopper LTD" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mysteryshopperltd.employment@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:45:03 -0000
Subject: JOB OFFER; Mystery ShopperX LTD


G3 Mystery Shopping
5855 Monroe Street
Sylvania, OH 43560, USA.

RC: 2002/729/CM
Ref: MYT-200947774
http://www.g3mysteryshopping.com

Hello,

We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you
to participate.

A mystery shopper is someone who poses as a legitimate customer for a
business and rates customer service or products for our clients.

Mystery shopper® LTD, is accepting applications for qualified individuals
to become secret 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:

Mystery shopper® LTD, is the premier secret shopping company, serving
clients across America and Canada with over 500,000 shoppers available and
ready to help businesses better serve their customers. Continual
investment in the latest Internet and communication technologies coupled
with over 16 years of know-how means working with Mystery shopper® is a
satisfying and rewarding experience. Mystery shopping as seen on ABC NEWS,
NBC NEWS, L.A.TIMES.

Stores and organizations such as The Gap, Walmart, Pizza Hut, and Bank.
One amongst many others pay for Mystery shoppers to
shop in their establishments and report their experiences. On top of being
paid for shopping you are also allowed to keep purchases
for free.

Mystery shopper® LTD, NEVER charge fees to the 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. Mystery shopper® has available for immediate
assignment an inspection of the customer service of any walmart
in your area. During this shop you will visit the location and
make several observations as regards the customer service.

You will be required to interact with the shop clerk.

You may conduct the shop alone or as a couple.

Your first payment of assignment will be 10% of the money received.

Kindly Fill Out The Application Form below; and we will get back to you
shortly with the assignment:

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

FULL NAMES:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
CELL PHONE NUMBER:
HOME PHONE NUMBER:
MARITAL STATUS:
AGE:
CURRENT OCCUPATION:
YOUR BANK:

Reply all emails to: mysteryshopperltd.employment@gmail.com
Reply all emails to: mysteryshopperltd.employment@gmail.com


We await your urgent response.

Thank you for your help.

We are looking forward to working with you.

Sincerely,
David Jackson.


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