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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: Betty Palmer <ray.davies44@gmail.com>
Reply-To: shoppersguide112@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 14:12:11 +0100
Subject: Mystery Shopper Assignment In Your Area

Hello,

Here is another opportunity for all Wal-Mart/other stores fans and
customer. We are a company that conduct surveys and estimate other
companies. We get hired to go to other companies and act like
customers in order to know how the staffs are handling their services
in relation to their customers. Once we have a contract to do you
would be directed to the company or outlet and you would be given the
funds you need to do the job (either purchase things or require
services) after which you would write a comment on the staffs
activities and give a detailed record of your experience.

we have a Grocery shopping opportunities throughout the United States.
If you are a reliable, articulate, observant person,you can take in
for this. No special skills or experience is required.

Its fun and rewarding, and you choose when and where you want to shop.
You are never obligated to accept an assignment. There is no charge to
become a shopper and you do not need previous experience. After you
sign up, you will have access to training materials via e-mail, fax or
postal mail.

You will be required to interact with the shop clerk. You may conduct
the shop alone or as a couple. The assignment will pay $200.00 per
duty.

If you are Still interested do send us the required information below
to : shoppersguide112@gmail.com

Your Full Name:
Your Residence address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home and mobile Phone numbers:
Current Occupation:
Gender:
Age:

We await your urgent response. And look at your distance from the
locations which you have to put your service into, and your address
would also be needed for your payments.

We look forward to working with you.

Regards,
Betty.

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