419 scam: "ALAN SIOMON" <alansimon1@yahoo.gr> THE GOOD NEWS IS HERE AGAIN

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
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.
- alansimon29@aol.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "ALAN SIOMON" <alansimon1@yahoo.gr>
Reply-To: alansimon29@aol.com
Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 00:12:10 -0000 (GMT)
Subject: THE GOOD NEWS IS HERE AGAIN

ATTN DEAR,

We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you
to participate" Secret Shopper® is accepting applications for qualified
individuals to become mystery 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

Secret Shopper® is the premier mystery 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 Secret Shopper® is a satisfying and
rewarding experience. Secret shopping as seen on ABC NEWS, NBC NEWS,
L.A.,TIMES,Stores and organizations such as The Gap, Walmart, Pizza Hut,
and Banks. One amongst many others pay
forSecret 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. 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 availabl You will be required to interact
with the shop clerk.

You may conduct the shop alone or as a couple.The assignment will pay $75
- $200.00 per duty, depends on the amount of assignment.

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

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

First Name....................

Middle Name...................

Last Name.....................

Street Address................ No .P.o.Box

City, State, Zip Code.........

Cell Phone Number.............

Home Phone Number.............

Age...........................

We await your urgent response, Thank you for your help. `We look forward
to working with you. You can reply us via our private email id (
alansimon29@aol.com )

Sincerely,

Alan Simons

Secret Shopper®

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their
dreams."-Alan Simons

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