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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: Scott Brown <sb.1234@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 12:08:38 +0000
Subject: AUPAIR!!



Hello Dear,
I am Scott Brown from United States...I am a physiotherapist,And also an analyst.My Wife Amelia Brown..she is such a loving and caring woman.we Have two lovely kids Joe( 3yrs)and Amanda(5yrs)..they are such loving and adorable kids...we are really proud of them and we really want the best for them in life.My wife run a fast food restaurant in the Metropolis of Carolina.She is always busy during weekdays and I am also busy as well due to the nature of my Job.
We Live in a semi detached duplex in the out skirt of South Carolina.six bedrooms and a garage.we have 3 cars and a truck which my Wife use in transporting his stuffs.we are one happy family,we are living our life to the fullest,but we have problem in coping with the kids due to Our daily activities.we once had an aupair who do take care of our kids...but she left recently because she got married last month she stays a few meters away from our home and she has got her own kids to cater for..I believe you will be as caring as she is because you are from the same country that's why i have decided to contact you regarding your availability as our family aupair,according to our previous aupair..people from your country are nice and trust worthy thats why I need your service here soon as possible and we need you for a period of 1 year and 3 months.
You will Have your own Private room and toilet,a personal Laptop and Internet connection so you can connect to your loved ones,A spare car for you so your work will be easier and less stressful,U Will attend Language school as to improve your english ability.
Your duty includes:
*Taking care of the kids,Morning you bathe them and prepare their meals and also you will take them to school with the sphere car available for you.

*You will do light House works at home like cleaning the home,Washing and laundry...

*You will go to the store and get food stuffs and also prepare the family meals on weekends..
Kindly let me know if you are okay with this,i want you to know we will pay you monthly and also you will get weekly allowance of $350 and a mothly fee of 2500 $..and we will pay for your bills and all other expenses.i will like to know if you have the following qualities and qualifications:

ENDURANCE:Can you endure when you get provoked by the kids,you know kids do provoke at times..

WORK EXPERIENCE:Do you have any experience in caring for kids,or do you have your own kids..

EDUCATION:What level of education do you have..though this isn't necessary but i am just asking as to know how i can be of assistance to you in your educational career.

CURRENT OCCUPATION:What are you doing for a living or how do you make a living..are you dependent or independent..

VISA & WORKING PERMIT:Do you have a valid U.S visa and working permit,have you ever been to the U.S before.


ASPIRATION:What do you aspire in life..and why do you choose nanny job as a career or you doing it for language purpose.

I will be waiting for your response As to know the next step to make on your coming here and also i want you to send me more pics so i can show them to the kids and also my Wife..



sb.1234@hotmail.com


Brown


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