419 scam: "Mr Patterson Albert"<kmartin70@earthlink.net> BENEFIT-10% COMMISSION.EARN GOOD PAY EVERYWEEK.

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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. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Patterson Albert" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <patteson1@blumail.org>
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:11:10 -0700
Subject: BENEFIT-10% COMMISSION.EARN GOOD PAY EVERYWEEK.

wice As Nice Tailoring Company.

I am a fashion designer, i design and make French wedding gowns, and I have numerous customers around the world. Me and my Wife work from home and i also supply stores with my products.We deal mainly in whole sales. i wish my website is up so that you can view some of my work...But that's one of the reason why i need a book-keeper/Representative who will plan with me so that we can set everything up.

Today Twice As Nice leads a global, multi-million dollar company and is recognized around the world for his success.
We would want to give you an opportunity of Empowering yourself by being a
book-keeper/Representative for the company all you have to do is :
JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITY

The position of Accounts Receivable officer entails the following duties: Co-ordinate payments from our clients,receive payments which come inform of
cash, money orders or bank to bank transfer.

BENEFITS ARE AS FOLLOWS:-
* The average monthly income is about $3000 to $4000.
* No form of investments from you.
* This job takes Less than 1-2 hours per day.
* You do not pay any form of taxes.
* part-time employment

Your duties are to received payment from customers and send out payment.You'll be working for about 25 hours weekly,and this will not disturb your parent job.you don't any experience to do this job.It's just part time job.Please get get back to me with this information below.

* FULL NAME:
* FULL CONTACT ADDRESS(no P.O Box please):
* AGE:
* TELEPHONE NUMBER :
* OCCUPATION:
* YOUR NOMINATED BANK NAME:

Your provided information will be use for verification purposes. Please if you are interested in this position do not hesitate to get back to us.Your response is highly anticipated.
Kind Regards.
Mr. Mark & Christy Foland,
CEO : Twice As Nice Tailoring Service

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