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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: "Peter Walker" (may be fake)
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2010 01:43:23 -0800
Subject: Employment Opportunity!!!

I have an employment for you. Its a part time/temporary job. It would not disturb your present employment.
It is not a hard work. It is very reasonable,realistic and legit. This position is perfect for anyone who has
spare time and needs to earn extra income. Have you heard about FOREX? If you have not, you can
Google it. My company is into FOREX, SHARES, BONDS AND PUBLIC OFFERS. Because we have a very
large customer base in the United State, we need more hands to help us in Data entry jobs (from home) and
payment/cash management. The job requires no previous experience in any particular field. NO experience
is needed. Training is provided. However, the following
skills are desirable:
1) A computer with internet and a valid email account
2) Basic knowledge of the internet
3) Motivation to earn extra cash.
As this job is entirely online (ONLY when you receive payments at your residence, have it cashed at your
bank and funds remitted to us), you will need
to know how to use the internet and have the motivation to put in a couple hours
a week. Ad Responses typically take just a few minutes to process, and you are
paid per how much money you manage for us. If you process 3 payments of $3,000
each a week you can easily make $900 a week! That is, you will earn 10% of how
much profit we make through you. If this interests you, please respond to my email and I will forward you
more information. There are only a few positions still available, so respond
promptly. For everyone who wants to be their own boss or just make
extra income; This is an independent job; you set your own schedule and earn
your own salary!
Are you up to the challenge?
Please only SERIOUS applicants.
N/B: IF INTERESTED PLEASE REPLY TO MR BOBBY SOLOMON AT
pwalkerforex@gmail.com WITH THE DETAILS BELOW:

=============APPLICATION FORM FOR Sarah Clerk Fabrics & Textiles
LTD.==========================
===================
FULL NAMES: ________________________GENDER:_______________DATE OF
BIRTH:__________________________NATIONALITY:____________________________
COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE:_____________MARITAL STATUS:____________________
HOME ADDRESS (Where payment will be sent to {NO P.O BOX ADDRESS} )
STREET:___________________CITY:_______________STATE:____________________ZIP
CODE:___________________TELEPHONE NUMBER(S):___________________________

Thank you for your time. I await your Urgent Response.
Peter Walker.
BOBBY SOLOMON & Textiles.

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