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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: "Mr. Jack Newton" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <newjckml4@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 02:30:55 +0700
Subject: Mystery Shopper Needed (Part Time)

Dear Candidate,

We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you
to participate
Certified Marketing 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.
Here's your chance to get paid for shopping and dining out. Your job
will be to evaluate and comment on customer service in a wide Variety of
shops, Stores, restaurant and services in your area.

Mystery shoppers are needed throughout United States/Canada.

You'll be paid to shop and dine out-plus, you can also get free meals,
free merchandise, free services, free Entertainment, Free travel and
more. Great Pay. Fun Work.

Flexible Schedules. No experience required. If you can shop-you are
qualified!
We have over 2,500 companies that hire mystery shoppers in your area,
and for the last 2 weeks, they have literally been SCREAMING at U.S for
qualified mystery shoppers.

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 / Assignment

"Is This Real?"
Absolutely! Mystery shopping is a well-established industry used by
thousands of top retail and food service companies. Virtually every top
retailer in the nation uses shoppers like YOU to help them test out
their products and services.

"Will I Make It?"
You Bet! You won't get rich quick but you will get paid a fair wage
every time you mystery shop and may receive free products doing what you
already do in your spare time. Our top shoppers even get paid to shop
while on exotic cruises!

Mystery Shopping or Secret Shopping jobs can be performed by anyone from
all backgrounds including: part time, receptionist, medical assistant,
nurse, warehouse, sales, truck driver customer service, administrative,
manager, data entry, construction, accounting, retail, receptionist,
representative, marketing, lpn, electrician, clerical.

REQUIREMENTS:
You must be RELIABLE, detail-oriented, and write reasonably well, and
have access to a computer with Microsoft Word and a reliable Internet
connection, must be 18 years old and above,No experience needed

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

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

* FIRST NAME:
* LAST NAME:
* CONTACT ADDRESS (NOT P.O BOX)
* CITY/ STATE/ ZIP CODE:
* MOBILE NUMBERS:
* HOME NUMBERS:
* AGE:
* SEX:
* CURRENT OCCUPATION:
* ALTERNATE EMAIL ADDRESS:

We are well registered by the appropriate authorities and we are licensed to operate under legal
and licensed organization of the better business bureau of the U.S.A,Working with our company
guarantee's you a safe relationship and licensed establishment.

Yours Sincerely,

Jack Newton.
Master Hiring,HR Department
Certified Marketing Services Inc
https://www.certifiedfieldassociate.com

Certified Marketing Services Inc,
Inc Copyright (c) 2011
All Rights Reserved.

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