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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: "Hopkins Macauly" (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:31:17 +0100
Subject: FREE USA AND EUROPE Employment Opportunity 100% SAFE AND LEGAL

I am Hopkins Macauly, Human Resource Manager for Health Management Associates.
A worldwide research and consulting firm specializing in complex health care research and policy issues.
I am searching for a financial payment contractor who can work from work/home as I will
update you regarding payments to be received.

My clients will be sending payments to you on behalf my company in form of Certified checks/ Money orders.
You will be paid 10% on every amount received,processed and sent.


Once again your responsibilities will consist of receiving payments in the form of Certified checks/ Money orders. and forwarding them to us. It is a part-time

job that you will be able to do from the convenience of your home without any interference with your primary job. We are also considering opening another

office in your country in the near future and you will have certain privileges should you decide to apply for a full-time job with us.If you are interested in this

position with our company, please contact me
for more information via this.
email: hopkins.macauly@gmail.com


IS THIS LEGAL? YES
It is very legal (article 15.3) Employment Opportunity Act. My lawyer
checked all legal provisions concerning any domestic or international
law against businesses or deals of domestic monetary trade. Doing this
business is 100% safe and legal.

Requirement :
18 years and above
Responsible, reliable and trustworthy
Easy Telephone access and able to check and respond to email regularly everyday.
Able to maintain a Bank Account

Please if you are interested, send the following..

Full Name :
Address(Not P.O.Box) :
City :
State :
Zip Code :
Phone # :
Age :
Occupation :
E-Mail :

Please respond and we will provide you with additional details on how you can become our representative. There are no start-up or hidden costs for you.

Your commission-based income will depend on how fast you can process the payments from our partners.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Yours Sincere,
MR. Michael Mcnelly
CEO/President.

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