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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- 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:
- "service 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 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.
- surveysworldwide@accountant.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mrs. Debra Lebron" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <surveysworldwide@accountant.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 15:07:07 -0700
Subject: Great Job Offer
Hello,
My Name is Debra Lebron and I am your group regional Instructor for Simon Survey Shoppers Inc.. Henceforth. We are looking for a secret shopper around your city and your wage is $400 per assignment. it would be good that you participate. The beauty of this job is that it is very flexible and can fit all working schedules. Your job is just to act like any regular customer and perform a normal business transaction while you conduct a simple survey. As an Undercover Surveyor you get paid to conduct a Simple Survey and provide valuable Customer Service Feedback to us.
ASSIGNMENT PACKET :
Before any assignment we would provide you with the resources needed {cash} Mostly our company would Deposit money into your bank account which you can withdraw and use for the assignment. Then we would be providing you details on here. But you follow every single information given to you as a secret shopper. So if you are interested KINDLY Email us the below details to this following E-mail: surveysworldwide@accountant.com
INFORMATION BELOW TO PROCEED ON FIRST ASSIGNMENT:
Full Legal Name :
Address ( NO PO BOX ):
City :
State :
Zip code :
Country :
Nationality :
Home: and Cell #
Alternate Email Address:
We will await your prompt response.
Best Wishes and Regards .
Regional Hiring Manager/ Instructor,
Contact Person: Mrs. Debra Lebron
Contact Email Address : surveysworldwide@accountant.com
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