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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. )
- This email message is a company representative scam. This type of job offer scam involves the cashing of fake checks and money orders. It could expose you to losses of tens of thousands of dollars as well as to the risk of criminal prosecution and (in some cases) imprisonment.
- 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.
- 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.
- mickyston@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "MICKY STONE" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mickyston@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:41:10 -0400
Subject: YOUR JOB AS A FINANCE OFFICER
Dear Sir/ Madam,
My name is Micky Stone a representative of ADIN antique and jewelry. We would be willing to employ you on contract basis to be our part-time finance officer.
YOUR JOB AS A FINANCE OFFICER
1. Receive the payment from our customers in your area.
2. Withdraw the payment from your Bank Account.
3. Send 90% of the payment amount to one of our headquarters via Western Union.
4. 10% of the payment amount will be your commission.
Contact Now: Mickyston@gmail.com
HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?
Your salary is based on the payments you will receive in a week. You will begin earning about 300 USD per week, but if you complete your tasks in time your salary can grow to 500 USD per week or higher depending on the orders we receive in your area.
ADVANTAGES
You do not have to go out as you will work as an independent contractor right from your home office. Your job is absolutely legal. You can earn up to $2000-2800 monthly depending on time you will spend for this job. You do not need any capital to start. The employees who make efforts and work hard have a strong possibility to become managers. Anyway our employees never leave us.
If interested, send the information below
Personal Information:
First Name :
Last Name :
Cell Phone :
Address :
City :
State :
Zip Code :
Present Age :
Current Occupation :
Gender :
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Thanks for responding, we will wait your full details.
MAIN REQUIREMENTS
18 years or older
legally capable
responsible
ready to work 3-4 hours per week.
with PC knowledge
e-mail and internet experience (minimal)
Contact Now: Mickyston@gmail.com
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