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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: "Satisfaction Services, Inc" <richardholmes89@lycos.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:47:46 -0600
Subject: Mystery Shopping Evaluation Job Good Pay Rate + Commission...




Satisfaction Services, Inc
Box 422
Houston, Texas 77007
Satisfaction Services, Inc 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 postal mail.

ABOUT US.
Satisfaction Services, Inc 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.
Secret shopping as seen on ABC NEWS, NBC NEWS, L.A. TIMES.

Stores and organizations such as The Gap, Wal-Mart, Pizza Hut, Money Gram
and Bank. One amongst many others pay for Secret Shoppers to shop in their
establishments and report their experiences. We are never going to charge
fees to be a 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. Satisfaction
Services, Inc has immediate assignment and inspection of the customer
service of any of above listed organizations in your area. You are to shop
secretly with the fund that we provide. During this shop you will visit
the location and make several observations as regards the customer
service. We are paying $400.00/ Assignment

Kindly Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you
shortly with the assignment:

Full Names:
Mailing Address incl Zip Code ( no PO Box pls )
Tel No:
Cell No ( if available ):
Age:
Current Occupation:

We look forward to your email response, Thanks for your interest with
Satisfaction Services, Inc

HR Director
Satisfaction Services, Inc


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