419 scam: "Pinewood Fabric Ltd"<service@blumail.org> {Assistant/Secretary Needed} Online Job Opportunity

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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:

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:
- "money orders " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "money order " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "cashier's check" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "ryan-george@blumail.org" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Pinewood Fabric Ltd" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ryan-george@blumail.org>
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:33:08 -0000
Subject: {Assistant/Secretary Needed} Online Job Opportunity

From: George Ryan
Reply-To: ryan-george@blumail.org
Sent: Tue 01/18/2011

Subject: Online Assistant/Secretary

We wish to employ the service of a work at home financial assistant/secretary who would handle billings and full inventory of monthly billings, payments and activities routed through him/her on behalf of PINEWOOD DRAPILUX UK LTD.I am the HR Manager, we sell our brand of fabrics and garments made from unique materials online globally.

I require the services of a company assistant/secretary to help with payments, provide customer support services and keep records of ongoing transactions. I have to be very mobile, as I need to import and export a lot of selective and unique interior designs on the request of our customers as the best of them are actually produced in Europe. We have a store in Albert Street UK. We sell our products mostly here in the Europe, US, Canada, Australia, Asia and some part of Africa. Most of the buyers we work with are those we've previously handled successful transactions with, new buyers are verified by me so you have nothing to worry about. The best form of payment is via a Certified Cashier's Checks, Traveler's Check and Money Orders as they are readily available and since payments come from a wide range of consumers these means is an easy option for those that prefer the old fashioned cash means and money order way of transaction.

As a financial assistant/secretary, your work is pretty simple and straight forward with flexible working hours. You receive the payment from buyers according to their preferred mode of payments directly from the individual buyer, in your mail and have them cashed at your bank. You send the payment to our suppliers/vendors when I need you to, or directly to the company and your pay is 10% of the amount sent to you from individual buyer.

An average transaction from a buyer is worth $4,500.00 and upwards. All charges during cashing, sending of payments and transaction completion will be deducted from the balance after you've gotten your pay. If you can handle as many as 3 transactions per week, though you'll be handling one (1) initially to see how efficiently you can carry out your tasks and complete transactions. On 3 transactions you're assured of making nothing less than $1500 weekly. You don't need to pay any upfront money to get started with this job. The hours are flexible and you can decide when you want to work, I don't need you online 24/7 just online on a daily basis and check your emails regularly. Working with me will also not disturb your other jobs as I require that applicant only have easy access to the net, be reachable easily and respond/carry out instructions sent as soon as possible. Kindly indicate your interest in the position by sending to us your full contact details in the format belo!
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Full Names...
Physical Address ( PO BOX NOT ACCEPTED )...
Country.....
City...
State...
Zip code...
Age...
Occupation (if any) ...
Cell Number ...
Home Number...
Email Address (Pry & Sec)...

This is a limited employment offer. If you are interested respond today,send an email and include a brief description of why you think you would be good for this position. Our staffing department will follow up with you after your response is received. Display your ability to follow directions well by including all requested information.

Please note that the job is 100% legal.
Hope to hear from you soon.

Kind Regards

Mr George Ryan
Human Resource Manager
Albert Street, Leek,
Staffordshire, ST13 8AH

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