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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: "Johnson Adam" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <centuryshopper01@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:12:29 -0500
Subject: ONLINE SALES REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED (PART/FULL TIME)


Dear Sir / Ma,

JOB OFFER

WE NEED WORKER ON SHOPPER STORE, WE NEED RELIABLE,
HONEST AND HARDWORKING NEEDED.

ADVANTAGES
You do not have to go out as you will work as an independent contractor Right From your home / office. Your job is absolutely legal.

You can earn up To 500pounds -2000 pounds monthly depending on time you will spend for this job, You do not need any capital to start. You can do the Work easily without leaving or affecting your present Job employees who work hard have A Strong Possibility to become managers.
Anyway our employees never leave us.

MAIN REQUIREMENTS.
18 years or older,
Legally capable,
Responsible,
Ready to work 3-4 hours per week. With PC knowledge
E-mail and Internet experience (minimal)
If you are interested in our offer, and would like to work for Century's Shopper Inc
Kindly fill the application below.

PLEASE NOTE FORM CAN ONLY BE FILLED ON YOUR REPLY PAGE AFTER YOU CLICK REPLY TO
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM

First Name:
Surname:
Residential Address:(NO P.O BOX)
City:
State:
post code:
Personal cell phone Number:
Gender:
Marital Status:
Age:
Nationality:
E-mail:

Are you a U.K OR U.S citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the U.K OR U.S
Please note: only interested applicants should respond and check your email back for response within 24 hours.

SEND US YOUR RESUME WITHIN.


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Century's Shopper Inc
3 Dai Hei Street,
Hong Kong China.
+859 2929 3890

Thanks...

Yours Sincerely
Johnson Adam.

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