419 scam: "Bill Scott"<info@mysteryshopper.com> Part-time Job Offer

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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 order " (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 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.
- billscott911@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Bill Scott" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <billscott911@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:41:50 -0400
Subject: Part-time Job Offer - REF : MSIR2012

Hi,

You have been selected for assignment as a Detective Shopper
in your area, and you will get $200 as a Detective Shopper.
Your employment packet will include funds for the shopping.

A full job description will be sent to you before your assignment.
Payment will be in form of Money Order which you would be
required to cash a your Bank, deduct your salary, and have
the rest used for the evaluation at the store that would be
given to you to evaluate.

We would like you to participate becouse its fun and rewarding.
After you sign up you will have access to training materials.
Provide the following details if you interested => billscott911@aol.com

Your Full Name:
Your Address (NOT P.O Box):
City, State, Zip:
Occupation:
Age:
Cell & Home Phone Number:
Email:

As a detective - shopper you work and shop together for pleasure
and You only work 2-3 hours twice in a week. Thank you and
we await your response.

Regards,

Bill Scott
Head Recruitment

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