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fighting spam and scams on the Internet
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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- 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:
- "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- mangacontactemail1@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Scott Hiller" <info@mail.us>
Reply-To: mangacontactemail1@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:12:14 -0400
Subject: RE: Thank You Your Application Has Been Recieved
REF: SSI92416
Kindly take your time to read about the Job Details.
Strategic Reflections Inc.. takes a closer look at company's service quality
and quality control efforts. We provide them with the information needed to
improve customer service; improved customer service will have a direct impact
on their bottom line of business. Whether it is service audits, competitor
surveys, comment cards or Mystery Shopping, we have utilized programs that
have proven successful.
We are currently recruiting Mystery Shoppers in your area and this is a great
opportunity for you to show your ability and skills in performing this
wonderful and rewarding Mystery Shopping Experience.
Mystery Shoppers: TAKE A CLOSER LOOK at your operations. Do you know if...
1. Proper procedures are followed at all locations?
2. Store appearances are kept up?
3. Employees are making customer service a top priority?
4. All sales opportunities are turned into actual sales?
These and many other questions can be answered by our Mystery Shoppers.
What is a Mystery Shopper?
A person who comes to your location and does what any normal customer would
do. The only difference is that after he leaves he completes a questionnaire
telling you everything he experienced on his visit.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Our shoppers visit business locations as directed and conduct a normal
customer inquiry and/or transaction. The shoppers then complete a
questionnaire which covers all aspects of their visit and send them to us for
an accuracy review.
WHY DO WE OFFER THESE SERVICES FOR COMPANIES?
To boost sales
To reward exemplary employees
To identify areas where more training is required
To discover problems BEFORE they hurt your sales
To measure effectiveness of training and managers
To discourage employee theft and loss due to errors
HOW MUCH DO YOU EARN?
Each program is unique and requires a specific price proposal. Generally,
shopper bonuses range from $80-$95. Your commission ranges from $175.00 - $200
or more for each assignment depending on the business location evaluated.
If you are interested and willing to start off as soon as possible, Kindly
Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you shortly with
the assignment to this email mangacontactemail1@gmail.com
First Name:
Last Name:
Street Address
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Cell Phone:
Home Phone:
Current Occupation:
Email Address
All emails should be sent to mangacontactemail1@gmail.com we await your urgent
response. We will get back to you as soon as your application has been received.
Regards,
Scott Hiller
Strategic Reflections Inc.
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