419 scam: "Secret Shopper®"<Jobs@Secretshopper.co.uk> Re:Mystery Shopper Application

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- artlance@btinternet.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Secret Shopper®" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <artlance@btinternet.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:59:00 +0100
Subject: Re:Mystery Shopper Application

Secret Shopper® is accepting applications of qualified individuals to become mystery shoppers in different counties in the USA, UK & CANADA. It is fun and rewarding. 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 or post.

ABOUT US

Secret Shopper® is a division of the Premier Shopping Company INC. The idea started in the USA serving clients across America, United Kingdom and Canada with over 500,000 shoppers available and ready to help businesses better to serve their customers right. Secret Shopper® is not new in the USA,UK & Canada with over 16 years of know-how means working with Secret Shopper® would be a satisfying and rewarding experience. Stores and organizations such as The Gap, Walmart, Pizza Hut, McDonald's and some other business ventures are associated with our services.

Secret Shopper® 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. Secret Shopper® has available for immediate assignment an inspection of the customer service of any major store or business ventures in your area. You are to shop secretly and the fees needed will be sent to you upfront once you are register with us. During this shop you will visit the location and make several observations as regards the customer service. On top of being paid for shopping you are also allowed to keep purchases for free.

The job also requires interaction with the shop clerks, attendants or owners as the case may be.You may also conduct assignments alone or with a friend. Each assignment attracts $50 - $100 commission.

Kindly Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you shortly with more details on the assignment:

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

First Name.............................................
Middle Name.............................................
Last Name.............................................
Street Address .............................................
Town/City .............................................
County .............................................
Postcode .............................................
Cell Phone Number .............................................
Home Phone Number .............................................
Age....................................................................
Current Occupation......................................................
Alternate Email Address .............................................

AVAILABILITY:

Days/Hours Available
Monday .............................................
Tuesday .............................................
Wednesday .............................................
Thursday .............................................
Friday .............................................
Saturday .............................................
Sunday .............................................
Hours Available: from _______ to ______

We look forward to working with you. Send your interests via email : artlance@btinternet.com

Sincerely,
Art Lance(HR Manager).
Secret Shopper®

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