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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: "Burn Energy Drink" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <nsaw751@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 13:55:05 -0000
Subject: Advertising for Burn Energy Drink!!



Hello,

We are currently seeking to employ individual’s world wide. How would you like to make money by simply driving your car advertising for Burn® Energy Drink .

How it works?

Here’s the basic premise of the "paid to drive" concept: Burn® Energy Drink seeks people -- regular citizens,professional drivers to go about their normal routine as they usually do, only with a big advert for "Burn® Energy Drink " 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 colorful, 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 $600 per week which is essentially a "rental"payment for letting our company use the space no fee is required from you our company shall provide experts that would handle the advert placing on your car. You will receive an up front payment of $300 inform of check via courier service for accepting to carry this advert on your car.


If you are interested, please forward the requested information below to: nsaw751@gmail.com

1. Full Name:
2. Age
3. Occupation
4. Make of Car / Year
5. Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code: NOTE: Physical address is required, not PO Box.
6. Phone Number(s) Home, Mobile , Work
7. Email Address:

We looks forward to working with you.


Kind Regards,

Harry Sanchez
Hiring Manager,
Burn® Energy Drink ™

Appointing Authority / Department Hiring Manager
Cc: Department of Employee Services

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