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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Jeremy Mason" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jeremy_mason33@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:47:48 +1100
Subject: LOOKING FOR PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Prospective Applicant,


Hello looking for PERSONAL ASSISTANT, to keep up with all of my activities .

I am Glenn Sanchez, a Successful Entrepreneur, investor and an Independent Consultant.I travel a lot, within and outside the US
working on various projects, this is why I need a PERSONAL ASSISTANT, to keep up with all of my activities especially when i am out of town.

Please note that you are being hired only on a personal level. All
correspondences would be made and promptly reported to me personally. The position is part time and home-based for now meaning you can work most times from your home as long as you have a regular internet access. You are also hired on a trial basis for now until we are able to see how well we fit in, this however does not affect your weekly wage. Most of your activities will be carried out locally and most official packages will be delivered via posts. You will be actively involved in my personal, business and financial life. In summary, your activities as my assistant amongst other things will include;

* A personal reminder for Schedules, programs, flights and keeping me up to
date with them as they come up;
* Carrying out specific projects and research;
* Making regular contacts and drop-offs on my behalf.
* Handling and monitoring financial activities.
* Processing and taking charge of weekly payments and purchases.
* General
clerical activities.

Basic wage is $450 a week. Any extra personal expenses (transport, gas, etc) incurred by you while on an errand or otherwise will also be reimbursed by me at the end of each working month. This position is very flexible and it is difficult judging the exact number of hours you will be doing,just bear it in mind that there will be busier weeks than others with a steady pay. Working with me is basically about instructions and following them. There is also a very sensitive issue on trust, dedication and accountability which I believe will resolve itself as time goes on. This is only an introductory e-mail, as time goes on we should be able to arrange a proper meeting to get things started officially. I am currently in Canada, for business. However, I do have a number of work you can get done prior to my arrival next month. I have provided a short questionnaire below for you to fill and return ( I understand you sent the resume
but this is important for my records and personal review);

Your Full Name:
Full Address with Apt Number(IF ANY):
City, State and Zip:
Cell/mobile phone number:
Home phone number:
Sex:
Age:
Current Employer:
Email:

I know it would have really been proper to meet and talk about this job in person but I am away in Canada as I said earlier, but my account officer is in the states, so if you fit the criteria and TRUSTWORTHY, I will like you to start working on my behalf and we will proceed with other modalities upon my arrival next month.

Once your employment is confirmed with me, your first paycheck will be sent and made payable to you immediately to start work. The paycheck will include first week salary, transportation and welfare, funds for artworks supplies and shipping. Further information will be given to you on how to handle the funds and artwork collections and storage and what they will be meant for
too.

I hope you can be available for me immediately before I arrive, it certainly can act as a stable foundation to our impending working relationship. I hope am clear and I await your immediate detailed reply?

Warmest Regards,
Jeremy Mason

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