419 scam: "Joseph Carnahan"<carnahan_joseph@hotmail.com> ONLINE JOB OFFER !!! (APPLY NOW).

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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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "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. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447587810208

Fraud email example:

From: "Joseph Carnahan" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <carnahan_joseph@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:50:55 -0700
Subject: ONLINE JOB OFFER !!! (APPLY NOW).

Home Furniture Land.
17 Power Rd., Bromborough,
Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 3QF
Company Reg. Number: 5591184
VAT Number: 874434894

Dear Sir/Madam,

With all due respect ,I am Carnahan Joseph, the Chief Executive Officer of the above mentioned company.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to help assist in the part-time account management of one of

our largest customers based in Europe. We are Reputable company here in the UK and we have sold our products all

around the world in the whole 9 continents. In Asia, North America, South America, Europe ,Africa and many other

places in the world .

Presently with the amount of Orders we have, we cannot put them on hold for fear of loosing the customers out

rightly. Secondly we cannot cash these payments from UK because international Checks takes about 21 working days for

cash to be made available.

We loose about 25,000 USD of net income each month because we have money transfer delays. Your task is to

co-ordinate payments from customers and help us with the payment process. You are not involved in any sales. Once

orders are received and sorted, we deliver the products to a customer. The customer receives and checks the

products. After this has been done, the customer pays for the products. About 90 percent of our customers prefer to

pay through Cashiers' Checks and Money orders based on the amount involved.

Our on site account managers oversee the day-to-day tasks associated with supervising a large contingent workforce.

We are seeking individuals that have at least High school Degree. The position will start in the $500/week range and

requires a part time,

*Outgoing, friendly personality.
*Good organizational skills, follow-up and follow through.
*For part-time, must be willing to work weekends.
*Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
*Must Be at least 18 Years of Age and above.

There is no skill or Educational award required of you.To apply as a Payment Manager Representative or Bookkeeper.

Full Names
Full Postal Address
Phone Numbers
Sex
Age
Occupation.

My warmest Regards and thanks for your anticipated assistance.

Sincerely,

Carnahan Joseph.
+447587810208.
Chief Executive Officer,
Home Furniture Land

"The Home Furniture Land" is a trade marks of Home Furniture Land. Registered in England. Registered Office: 17

Power Rd., Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 3QF. Registered No. 5591184. VAT Number: 874434894 , Home Furniture

Land is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

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