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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:
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "money gram" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
Fraud email example:
From: "EASY REALTY AGENT" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <nataliegolld@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:33:58 -0000
Subject: EASY AND PROFITABLE JOB OFFFER.
1. ========= Easy Realty Agent -Work with us as our Payment/Rent collector-! =====
Read and Respond EASY REALTY AGENT
Easy Realty Agent is an online company for renting, buying property and Care taking. The company is growing dynamically and its formation is ongoing. At this particular moment we are expanding our business area and increasing the number of property units in our database. For this reason we are widening our network of real estate agents.
We are offering a job -as a Payment Receiver/Our Representative of Rent Payment, this means that you will be receiving Rent from our Customers/Tenant on our behalf. Please read further.
DUTIES:
1. Receiving rent -payments- from customers
2. Sending rent -payments- to Landlords
3. Data entry
4. Deduct 10% which will be your Commission/pay on Payment processed and remit our balance to us either via Western Union Money Transfer or Money Gram.
SALARY:
1. $1000 per month. First salary you get after 30 days from the day you start working.
2. 10% from each received rent payment same day you receive it. 1-10 Rent payments per week. Amount of one rent payment: up to $1500 - $5000.
REQUIREMENTS:
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*18 years or older.
*Responsible Reliable and Trustworthy
*Available to work a minimum 3-4 hours per week.
*Able to check and respond to emails often.
*Easy telephone access.
*Computer Knowledge is a plus
NOTE:
We don't require an active agent license.
We don't require your bank information. if required -Terms and Condition- Applies
We are sure this work will be interesting and simple for you. The greatest advantage of this position is its remote character and the possibility of spending only a few of hours a day working while earning a base $12,000 per year plus your commissions (up to $30,000 per year).
To complete this stage of your job placement you should confirm your information by sending it via email:
-First name:
-Last name:
-Full Address P.O Box not applicable:
-City:
-State:
-Zip code:
-Land line:
-Mobile Phone:
-E-mail:
-Occupation:
-Age:
-Best time to call you:
As soon as possible our staff manager will get in touch with you and give you instructions about your work. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Easy Realty Agent.
Secretary,
Mrs. Natalie Gold
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