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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: "Zach L Ketner" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <zachlandon86@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 1 May 2014 19:45:34 -0400
Subject: Financial opportunity

Hello,

My name is Zach L Ketner and I own a furniture and interior gallery,this time
of the year is usually the busy time for me,and I find myself constantly
travelling out of the country for art conferences,exhibitions, auctions,
deliveries and seminars. I require the service of a personal assistant to
handle my business errands.


I have listed below the responsibilities that I would require you bear on my behalf:

1. Receive my mail and drop them off at the post office or shipping
center.All expenses and shipping charges will be covered by me.
2. Pay bills on my behalf.I 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.

When you get my mail or receive packages on my behalf you are free to open
them to check contents in order to gurantee your safety and security.

The contents of my mail and the packages are specifically furniture or art materials
and paintings as well as personal letters. No heavy item(s) involved.

If you decide to accept this position or you are able to take care of any of the
responsibilities I have listed above, Please provide me with the following
details


Full Name:
Full Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone No:
Age:
Work Status:


EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

*. Being honest and trustworthy.
*. Ability to work 15 to 20 hours a month
*. Ability to check your email 3 to 5 times daily.
*. It is required that you have a valid checking/savings account where I will be making advance payments to
for you to carry out some of your duties.

Renumeration: $400/Week subject to increase based on perfomances.

I look forward to your response.

Regards,
Zach L Ketner.

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