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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: cbninfo95@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:49:59 +0200
Subject: Earn $500.00 Advertising For Red Bull

Hello,
We are currently seeking to employ individuals worldwide. How would you like to make
money by simply driving your car advertising for RED BULL.?
How it works?
Here’s the basic premise of the "paid to drive" concept: Red Bull seeks people --
regular citizens, professional drivers to go about their normal routine as they usually
do, only with a big advert for "RED BULL" plastered on your car. The ads are typically
vinyl decals, also known as "auto wraps,"that almost seem to be painted on the vehicle,
and which will cover any portion of your car's exterior surface.

What does the company get out of this type of ad strategy? Lots of exposure and
awareness. The auto wraps tend to be colourful, eye-catching and attract lots of
attention. Plus, it's a form of advertising with a captive audience, meaning people who
are stuck in traffic can't avoid seeing the wrapped car alongside them. This program
will last for 3 months and the minimum you can participate is 1 month. You will be
compensated with $500 Monthly which is essentially a "rental" payment for letting our
company use the space no fee is required from you Red Bull shall provide experts that
would handle the advert placing on your car. You will receive an upfront payment of $500
inform of check via courier service for accepting to carry this advert on your car.

It is very easy and simple, no application fees required contact email along with the
following if you are interested in these offer.

Full Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip code:
Country:
Age:
Make of car/ year:
Telephone numbers:

We will contact you immediately we receive this information.

Kind Regards!
Mark Fish
Red Bull Marketing Dept

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