419 scam: "James Morgan" <admin@mysteryshopper.com> We await your urgent response.

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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.
- centerinfocare101@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "James Morgan" <admin@mysteryshopper.com>
Reply-To: centerinfocare101@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:22:55 +0800
Subject: We await your urgent response.

Dear Applicant,

We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you to
participate"Secret Shopper® is accepting applications for qualified individuals to
become mystery shoppers. It's 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.

ABOUT US
Secret Shopper® is the premier mystery shopping company, serving clients across America
and Canada with over 500,000 shoppers available and ready to help businesses better
serve their customers. Continual investment in the latest internet and communication
technologies coupled with over 16 years of know-how means working with Secret Shopper®
is a satisfying and rewarding experience. Secret shopping as seen on ABC NEWS, NBC NEWS,
L.A.TIMES.Stores and organizations such as The Gap, Walmart, Pizza Hut, and Banks. One
amongst many others pay for Secret Shoppers to shop in their establishments and report
their experiences. On top of being paid for shopping you are also allowed to keep
purchases for free. Secret Shopper® NEVER charge fees to the shopper.Training, tips for
improvement, and shopping opportunities are provided free to registered shoppers.

Mystery shoppers are either paid a pre-arranged fee for a particular shop, a
reimbursement for a purchase or a combination of both.Secret Shopper® has available for
immediate assignment an inspection of the customer service of any walmart in your area.
You are to shop secretly and invest just a token. This fee will be paid upfront. During
this shop you will visit the location and make several observations as regards the
customer service.

You will be required to interact with the shop clerk. You may conduct the shop alone or
as a couple.Your weekly wage is $400 to 1000$ Flat for working with us and will come in
to you bi-weekly payments of $400 to $1000.

Kindly Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you shortly with the
assignment:

PERSONAL INFORMATION:
First Name :
Last Name :
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code :
Cell Phone Number :
Home Phone Number :
Age :
Current Occupation :
Alternate Email Address :

We await your urgent response.

Thank you for your help.
We look forward to working with you.

James Morgan
Email: centerinfocare101@gmail.com

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