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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "Janet Brown"<info@info.com>
Reply-To: <janetbrown508@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:42:36 -0700
Subject: (Financial Assistant/Secretary!!!Needed)

Hello,
I'm the manager of  IKEA company, Our company is  currently seeking a work-at-home Financial Assistant/Secretary, proven leadership, management, and motivational skills are required.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Territory Sales Representative
*Receive Documents/Payments in form of Check, Money Order, or Bank Transfers from clients
*Deduct 10% which will be your percentage on any payment received (You are also entitle to a weekly salary of ($250.00)
*Forward balance after deduction of percentage to the companies Account.
Requirements include:
Be computer savvy and be detail oriented, Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal), Process Improvement, Organization, Multitasking, Problem Solving, Presenting Technical Information, Analyzing Information, Decision Making, Informing Others.
Benefits:
*Medical Allowance: Health/Medical Plan and Dental Plan available
*IRA after a year of dedicated service
*Leave: You go for vacations like the full staffs, while you still get your  salaries
*Conveniences : Its a work from home, anywhere in the USA
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD REPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING DETAILS TO GET STARTED ASAP.
Full name: ............
Address:  ..............NOT PO BOX
City.: .....................
State.:....................
Zip Code.................
Occupation..............
Age........... .............
Phone numbers........
Email address..........
We appreciate your interest in Ikea.com
Hiring Manager.
Janet Brown
 

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