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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: "AUTO WRAP TEAM." <susan_arlington100@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: susan_arlington101@hotmail.com
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 22:23:01 +0000
Subject: EARN NO LESS THAN $450 WEEKLY TO ADVERTISE ON YOUR CAR.



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MAKE MONEY BY DRIVING YOUR CAR
ADVERTISERS WANTED FOR CAR AD AUTO WRAP
EARN NO LESS THAN $450 WEEKLY TO ADVERTISE ON YOUR CAR.

It is Easy and Simple
No Application fees required

How it works:

Here's the basic premise of the "paid to drive" concept. CAR AD AUTO
WRAP seeks people...regular citizens, not professional drivers...to go
about their normal routine as they usually do, only with a big advert
for "CAR AD SHOP AUTO WRAP" plastered on their cars. 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. This Auto Wraps ad strategy, largely
successful in the United Kingdom , tends to be colorful, eye-catching
and attract good attention from thousands daily. Plus, it is 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 period you can
participate is 1 month.

You will be compensated with a weekly payment of $450.00 (Four Hundred
and Fifty Dollars), which is essentially a "rental" payment for
letting our company use your space.

Experts to be provided by CAR AD AUTO WRAP will handle the advert
placing on your car. New colorful wraps will be introduced monthly.

If you are interested, please forward the requested information below:

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:

An Officer of the Company will contact you after your contact
information is received. CAR AD AUTO WRAP looks forward to working
with you.

Car Ad Auto Wrap Team
Houston, TX

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