419 scam: "Patricia Gaffen" <info@mysteryshopper.com> Mystery Shopper Assignment [Scanned]

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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:
- "application fee" (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.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +4401217491343
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.
- patriciagaffen@rocketmail.com (Rocketmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Patricia Gaffen" <info@mysteryshopper.com>
Reply-To: <patriciagaffen@rocketmail.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:56:43 -0500
Subject: Mystery Shopper Assignment [Scanned]

Need extra INCOME!
EARN NO LESS THAN 500 US DOLLARS

Become our [ MYSTERY SHOPPER ]:
Earn [ NO LESS THAN 500 US DOLLARS] Per Venture:
It is Very Easy and Very Simple:
No Application fees:

Here's your chance to get paid for shopping and dining out.

Your job will be to evaluate and comment on customer service in a wide Variety of shops, Stores, restaurant and services in your area.

Mystery shoppers are needed throughout the USA and CANADA Area. You'll be paid to
shop and dine out-plus, you can also get free meals, free merchandise, free services, free entertainment, free travel and more. Great Pay. Fun Work. Flexible Schedules.

No experience required.

If you can shop-you are qualified!
Let me explain to you what it entails
What is a mystery shopper?

A mystery shopper is like being 007 at the mall. Mystery shoppers must complete their assignments and go un-detected.

Mystery Shoppers receive assignments consisting of a variety of business types such as: restaurants, food chains, automobile dealerships, retail stores, and more.

Businesses benefit from the services of a mystery shopper because they report their unbiased review from a customer's standpoint.

This enables the business to identify problems that could result in a unhappy customer and loss of sales.
As you can see, mystery shoppers have a great responsibility and are paid accordingly.

As a Mystery Shopper you can:

Earn up to 500 US DOLLARS per assignment, have a flexible schedule and hours pick, choose what assignments you want and bring your kids
with you on assignments.

Work part time or full time.
Get free merchandise
Get paid for dining out
Stay at hotels for free
Get paid for going to the movies
And much more...

What you need to do is to get back to us with the following details:

Your Full Name:
Residential Address:
City:
Post code:
Age:
Phone Number(s):

Contact: patriciagaffen@rocketmail.com

We are looking forward to read back from you.

Patricia Gaffen
Recruitment Officer.
Mystery Shoppers Inc.
COMPANY INFORMATION. Vale Mail and Switch Radio are trading names of Headline Media (Birmingham) Ltd. Headline Media (Birmingham) Ltd is a registered charity number 1126608 and company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales number 3750566 Registered address: Lower Ground Floor, Topcliffe House, Hawkinge Drive, Birmingham, B35 6BT. Tel: 0121 749 1343 Fax: 0121 749 1829 Web: www.headlinemedia.org.uk
E mail: info@headlinemedia.org.uk

DISCLAIMER The information contained within this e-mail (and any attachment) sent by Headline Media (Birmingham) Ltd is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended only for the named recipient or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient please accept our apologies and notify the sender immediately, or telephone +(44) 0121 749 1343. Unauthorised access, use, disclosure, storage or copying is not permitted and may be unlawful. Any e-mail including its content may be monitored and used by Headline Media (Birmingham) Ltd for reasons of security and for monitoring internal compliance with the office policy on staff use. E-mail blocking software may also be used. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the originator and do not necessarily represent those of Headline Media (Birmingham) Ltd. We cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free or has not been intercepted and amended.
COMPANY INFORMATION. Vale Mail and Switch Radio are trading names of Headline Media (Birmingham) Ltd. Headline Media (Birmingham) Ltd is a registered charity number 1126608 and company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales number 3750566 Registered address: Lower Ground Floor, Topcliffe House, Hawkinge Drive, Birmingham, B35 6BT. Tel: 0121 749 1343 Fax: 0121 749 1829 Web: www.headlinemedia.org.uk
E mail: info@headlinemedia.org.uk

DISCLAIMER The information contained within this e-mail (and any attachment) sent by Headline Media (Birmingham) Ltd is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended only for the named recipient or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient please accept our apologies and notify the sender immediately, or telephone +(44) 0121 749 1343. Unauthorised access, use, disclosure, storage or copying is not permitted and may be unlawful. Any e-mail including its content may be monitored and used by Headline Media (Birmingham) Ltd for reasons of security and for monitoring internal compliance with the office policy on staff use. E-mail blocking software may also be used. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the originator and do not necessarily represent those of Headline Media (Birmingham) Ltd. We cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free or has not been intercepted and amended.
COMPANY INFORMATION. Vale Mail and Switch Radio are trading names of Headline Media (Birmingham) Ltd. Headline Media (Birmingham) Ltd is a registered charity number 1126608 and company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales number 3750566 Registered address: Lower Ground Floor, Topcliffe House, Hawkinge Drive, Birmingham, B35 6BT. Tel: 0121 749 1343 Fax: 0121 749 1829 Web: www.headlinemedia.org.uk
E mail: info@headlinemedia.org.uk

DISCLAIMER The information contained within this e-mail (and any attachment) sent by Headline Media (Birmingham) Ltd is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended only for the named recipient or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient please accept our apologies and notify the sender immediately, or telephone +(44) 0121 749 1343. Unauthorised access, use, disclosure, storage or copying is not permitted and may be unlawful. Any e-mail including its content may be monitored and used by Headline Media (Birmingham) Ltd for reasons of security and for monitoring internal compliance with the office policy on staff use. E-mail blocking software may also be used. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the originator and do not necessarily represent those of Headline Media (Birmingham) Ltd. We cannot guarantee that this message or any attachment is virus free or has not been intercepted and amended.

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