419 scam: "MYSTERY SHOPPER INC"<info.recruitment@mysteryshopperinc.com> OPEN DOORS

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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.
- recruitment.harrison@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "MYSTERY SHOPPER INC" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <recruitment.harrison@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:33:50 +0100
Subject: OPEN DOORS

We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you to participate"Feeder 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 postalmail.

ABOUT US
Feeder 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 Bank. One amongst many others pay for Secret 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.Feeder Shopper® has available for immediate assignment an inspection of the customer service of any walmart in your area. This fee will be paid upfront. During this shop you will visit the location and make several observations as regards the customer service.
you will be required to interact with the shop clerk.
You may conduct the shop alone or as a couple.

The assignment will pay $200.00/ 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
City,
State,
Zip Code
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:

We await your urgent response.

Reply to recruitment.harrison@gmail.com
Thank you for your help.
We look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,
John Harrison.
Human Resources Manager
Feeder Shopper®

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