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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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Fraud email example:

From: Kerry Drake <kdrake5056@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:40:34 -0500
Subject: Partime Job Opportunity

Andrew Artist-Limited
20 North Orange Avenue,
Orlando, Florida 32801

Pleasant day, If you have access to a computer, and have up to three hours spare time per-week. you can get paid, would you like to work part or full time online, and get paid weekly? If yes,then please read carefully.

ABOUT US:
(ANDREW-ARTIST) specialized in serving the entire countries and a growing export market, particularly in the supplies of selected Paints including Paints and Arts decorating.

In fact, in the mid-1990s, Hughes Supply was distributing more than 95,000 different products from 5,000 different manufacturers through over 170 wholesale companies. Major suppliers to Hughes Supply included Rheem, American Standard, Charlotte, Grinnell, Mueller, and Square "D".

JOB POSITION:
We are currently seeking part or full time employees for our ever-growing Accounts Receivable Department. Through extensive demographic research, we have discovered a wealth of untapped human resources that, for one reason or another, need the freedom to work from home. If this sounds like you, please read on, and consider becoming part of our company family.as part of our ongoing Multi Level Marketing Network,we seek capable individuals to work for us as our representative.You can easily make $700-$2000 or more in a week by working for us as Sub-contractor in your geographical location, you will be in charge of collecting payment on behalf of our affiliates and Small business organizations that are registered under us. Does it sounds like your dream job?

Well, it certainly for 10,000+current members who are making $700- $2,000 weekly online with this system. Note that no form of investment of is needed from you and this job will take only 1-3 hours of your time per week.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
The position of Accounts Receivable officer entails the following duties: coordinate payments from our clients, receive payments which come in form of Certified Checks,United States Postal Money Orders, process payments at your local bank, and forward 90% of funds received to the proper branch office, as instructed. The remaining 10% is your wage. Since this position is need-based, you will have plenty of free time while enjoying a good income.

REMUNERATION:
Every assignment in form of payment received from clients, you're entitled to 10% which excludes the cost of processing western union to any of our regional warehouse. Also you 'll get a monthly salary of $1500 which comes at the end of every month, plus other incentives and benefits that accrue, which includes tax holidays.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS (HOW TO APPLY):
Interested applicants should reply with Full Name, Full Residential Address, Phone Numbers, and Email Address, so that one of our Human Resource Managers can contact you through email, with an approval letter if the management decides you're a successful candidate. Please specify the best way to contact you in your reply email. kdrake5056@gmail.com

We appreciate your interest in Andrew Artist-Limited.
Kerry Drake
Human resources manager


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