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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: "Marvin Scott" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrandybrown@mail.mn>
Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:27:58 -0400
Subject: EMPLOYMENT REQUEST...ONLY INTERSTED APPLICANT.

Hello,

Compliments, I am Marvin Scott CEO, Managing Director of Etnico alternative Jewelers Ltd. I have acquired your email address as a person who is actively involved in or is looking for an online business opportunity that would be like a part time job and compliment current earnings. At Etnico Jewelers Our expert buyers source latest designs and styles from around the world to bring a fantastic range of ultra modern Fashion and classical pieces in the top quality 24ct gold, diamond jewelry and Sterling Silver with prices and styles to suit our Clients.

Our commitment to bringing the latest designs at the very best price is ongoing and, as a result, our range is continually changing. Bringing the best for less is our credo. And this has made us stand out amongst our many competitors and given us a good name both at home and abroad. As a result of our distinct jewelry designs and a collection of rear diamond jewelry we have sold in galleries and to private collectors from all around the world.

However we are nearly always faced with difficulties when it comes to selling Jewelries to Americans and Canadians, because they always offer to pay with a US MO/CERTIFIED CHECK, which is very difficult for me to cash here in United Kingdom. As a result I am looking for a representative in the states or Canada who will be working for me as a part-time Executive Trustee and I am willing to pay 10% of every transaction, never the less this wouldn't affect your present state of work, someone trustworthy who would help me receive payments from my clients in the United States or Canada.

I mean someone that is responsible and reliable, because the cost of coming to the state and getting payments is very high, I am working on setting up a branch in the states, but for now I need a representative in the United States or Canada who will be handling this.

These payments could be in MO/check and they would come to you in your name, so all you need do is cash the MO deduct your percentage and wire the funds left, as you will be instructed. But one major problem I'll have is trust as unscrupulous individuals have burned me many times in the States or Canada..

JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Receive payment from Clients
2. Cash Payments
3. Deduct 10%, which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.
4. Forward balance after deduction of percentage/pay to any of the offices you will be contacted to send payment to (Payment is to be forwarded by Western Union Transfer). It wouldn't cost you any UPFRONT CHARGES, you are to receive payments which will be sent to you via FedEx/UPScourier services from my business partners, which would come in form of a MO/Certified Cashier's Check in US PAYMENT then you are to cash it and send the cash to me via Western Union Transfer, all transfer fees should be deducted from the capital you are sending so you don't spend from your 10% income.

NOTE: This is not a money laundering operation and will not breach any law, each transfer will be processed according to your Country laws and taxes will be deducted from our part of the funds. If you are interested, kindly get back to me ASAP for further explanation.

Thanks.
Marvin Scott
CEO, MD
Etnico alternative Jewelers Ltd
7 Mersey ways,
Stockport, Cheshire
SK1 1PN, UNITED KINGDOM

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