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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Fred Knott Textile Co.,Ltd Group" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <fktc198@ciudad.com.ar>
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:15:37 +1000
Subject: PAYMENT PERSONNEL NEEDED URGENTLY.

Fred Knott Textile Co.,Ltd Group
Deals in Art Work and Prints,General Merchants.
Unit 5, Ixoria drive
Manchester
MC31 1BB
U.K


Fred Knott,
Recruiting Officer
Human Resource Dept.
Fred Knott Textile Co.,Ltd Group.


Dear Candidate,

We at Fred Knott Textile Co.,Ltd Group are a world class trading firm based in the U.K that specializes in the import and export of textiles and Art Work and Prints. In conjunction with recruit Express, seeks payment Personnel of our direct payments from customers in the United States.


WHAT YOU NEED TO DO FOR US?

The international money transfer tax for corporate entities (companies) is 19%, whereas for the individual it is only 4%.For this reason, We are recruiting and deploying agents to receive payments for our textiles( in money orders, cheque or bank transfers) on our behalf and then forward the money to us via Money Gram or Western Union Money Transfer. There will be profit maximization by operating in this manner.

JOB DESCRIPTION.

1. Receive payment In Your Account From Clients
2. Cash Payments at your Bank or ATM
3. Deduct 10% which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.
4. Forward balance after deduction of percentage/pay to any of our offices you will be directed to send payment to.
5.Payment is to be forwarded either by Money Gram or Western Union Money Transfer.

HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?

10% from each operation! For instance: you receive $1000 via in your account on our behalf.
You will cash the money and keep $100 (10% from $1000) for yourself!
At the beginning, your commission will be 10%, though with time and commitment to work it could increase up to 13%!


ADVANTAGES.

1] You do not have to report at any office as you will work as an independent contractor right from your home.
2] Your job is absolutely legal. You can keep other jobs as well as this does not require your presence in any physical office
3] You do not need any capital to start.
4] Dedication, speed combined with prolonged commitment would earn you promotion.

QUALIFICATION.

1] This position does not require any educational qualification but a degree will be an added advantage.
2] Prospective Candidates should speak the English language.

NOTE:

This Job is a part- time Job and has been designed in such a way that it does not affect your regular daily work.
Application deadline/expiry: Two weeks after the broadcast of this message.


CONTACT DATA :

* First Name
* Last Name
* Address
* City
* State
* Zip Code
* Phone {that you can be reached on at any time}
* Email
* Age
* Present-Occupation
* Work Experience (Optional)
* Sex
* Marital Status

You should also remember to state your present location in the e-mail message for easy identification at the processing office.
Once this is done you will receive an e-mail for confirmation.

Thanks for taking time to read our offer.

Best Regards,

Fred Knott.(Managing Principal / Ceo)
Fred Knott Textile Co.,Ltd Group.

All Rights Reserved
Copyright December 2011

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