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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: Mr Lamar Robinson <lamar.robinson@live.com>
Reply-To: lamar_robinson@qq.com
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:42:41 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Job Offer..........



Hello,





We have an opening position of an ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER in Wentworth Art Works,and we would like you to participate"REPRESENTATIVE{R) is accepting applications for qualified individuals to become a prospective administrative manager..It's rewarding and has huge benefit.



We seeking an active and honest person to run an errands during his or her own leisure time but all assignment must be done accordingly and perfectly. This time of the year is exceedingly busy and the management unable constantly traveling out of the country for exhibitions, auctions, Walmart, Pizza Hut, deliveries etc.



As such, We sort the services of a personal assistant to stand on-behalf of the firm transactions and dissemination of information. We do not require that you resume to an office, leave your current employment or intrude your convenience.



Here's the list of responsibilities that would require you bear on Our behalf:



1. Receive mails and drop them off at the post office or shipping center,all expenses and shipping charges will be covered by the management.

2. Pay bills on my behalf. We would be providing funds for this.

3. Sit for delivery at home or pick up items at a post office near you at your convenience.

4. Receive payments from Our clients.



When you receive mails, payments or receive packages on behalf of the company, you are advised to be careful in any items received by you in order to guarantee the safety and security of the consignment. The contents of the mail and the packages would more often be art materials and paintings as well as personal letters. No heavy packages are involved.



Basic wages is $200 for every transaction carried out a week.



Perhaps, you're interested in the position or you're able to offer me any of the responsibilities We have listed above, We need you to confirm the details on your resume are up to date by filling it below:



Full Name :

Address(P.O box not allowed):

Apt # :

City, State and Zip Code :

Cell Phone Number :

Home Phone Number :

Present Occupation :



EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:



A. Being honest and trustworthy.

B. Ability to work 15 to 20 hours a month

C Ability to check your email 3 to 5 times daily.

D. Open an account with Online Access that can be used to receive payments.



Please note that this job DOES NOT require any financial obligation of any sort from you as all expenses will be handled by the Management..



Awaiting your swift response.



Regards,

Mr Lamar Robinson

Reply to:{lamar_robinson@qq.com}

Tel No: +12133942774


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