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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: "Chris Manney" (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2013 02:48:38 +0300
Subject: Applications Clerk is needed,candidates Must have advanced knowledge of computers and peripheral office devices. URGENT..

Hello,



How are you doing today? I received your email to the post, actually this position has been open for a while now and it would be a great pleasure to have you on board as my assistant.



I live with my lovely Wife and 2 Beautiful daughters. Iím a Program Director who specializes on taking exhibitions,holding lectures and special events for both adult and youth education activities in architectural development .I'm looking for someone trustworthy and reliable to work very well with good understanding.



Basic wage is $750 weekly



Benefits:

- Yearly performance bonus

- Paid vacation/sick/personal days

- Medical benefits



This position is a flexible Part time job, you may be in any location because you will be working from your home for the time being, doing all the activities.... Presently i am out of state on a business trip and will be back before the end of the Month, Pending my arrival I want you to start working for me and I have a number of things you could help me with this week or next week if you will be available to start. This will serve as a stable foundation to our working relationship.



In addition,Your kind of work is classified under the 1099 also you will be reimbursed for any travel and extra expenses.

I have the first task waiting for you, I just need to know if you are ready to work. I have been checking my files and what I would want you to do for me this week is to run some errands out to some FOSTER HOMES, You will be making some donations to them which is something of a monthly indulgence for me.



I would expect you to consider this a test of your efficiency and efficacy.



Funds required to make the Donations will be sent to you from one of my financial aides in form of Money Order/Company check...You will make arrangements to buy some stuff for the kids in the nearest store around you and mail them out.



If you are interested, i will like you to get back to me with your contact details as follow:



Full Name(s) :

Home Mailing Address (NOT PO BOX) :

APT # :

City :

State:

Zip-Code :

Mobile Phone Number :

Email Address:



Please send the application to: chrismanney98@gmail.com



Soon as I receive your contact information, I will get back to you with the task for the week.



I will await your prompt response



Chris Manney

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