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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: Bare international <brucewilson@8u8.us>
Reply-To: brucew211@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 07:34:33 -0700
Subject: MYSTREY SHOPPER / EVALUATORS NEEDED URGENTLY.....

Dear Sir/Ma
If you would like to become a Mystery Shopper, here is your opportunity. Bare International is recruiting now. We continuously run projects in areas all over the World. Mystery Shoppers are people like you, who are paid to carry out assignments. The evaluation could be in retail, transport, automotive or any sector where service is provided. You could be evaluating staff, environment, or anything our client requests.
Shoppers must follow guidelines and work with deadlines. Evaluations are completed online. Regular internet access is a must.
Our evaluations require you to visit a retail or restaurant location within the assigned airport and complete a set of tasks, interactions, and a possible purchase/return while at the location. You will be asked to obtain a business card or receipt as proof of purchase. You will be paid for your time and completion of this project.
Anyone reliable is welcome to work with us. Please encourage your family, friends and colleagues to register by responding to this email with the following details:
Full Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip code:
Home Phone Number:
Cell Phone Number:
Email Address :
For questions please email both emails below
brucew211@gmail.com
brucew211@8u8.us

You can visit our website : http://www.bareinternational.com/en/
Contact Mystery Shopper
We look forward to assigning you your first Mystery Shop!
Thank you.
Bruce Wilson

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