419 scam: Larry Nicholson <larrynicholson080@yahoo.co.uk> Re: Very Important

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "application fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Larry Nicholson <larrynicholson080@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: Larry Nicholson <larrynicholson19551@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:30:56 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Re: Very Important

We are currently seeking to employ individual's world wide. How would youÂ like to make money by simply driving your car advertising for Hennessy,Â JOHNNIE WALKER, Pepsi, Coke, Apple Product.
How it works
Here's the basic premise of the "paid to drive"
Concept: AUTO WRAP seeks people -- regular citizens, professional driversÂ to go about their normal routine as they usually do, only with an advertÂ for "AUTO WRAP" plastered on your car. The ads are typically vinyl decals,also known as "AUTO WRAP s" that's almost seem to be painted on the vehicleÂ 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 exposureÂ and awareness. The AUTO WRAP s tend to be colorful, eye-catching andÂ attract lots of attention. Plus, it's a form of advertising with a captiveÂ audience, meaning people whoÂ are stuck in traffic can't avoid seeing the wrapped car alongside them.Â This program will last for 3 months and the minimum you can participate isÂ 1 month.
You will be compensated with $400 per week which is essentially a "Rental"Â payment for the use of space. No fee is required from you, "AUTO WRAP"Â shall provide experts that would handle the Advert placing on your Car.
After the duration of your services and you want to discontinue, theÂ specialist/ expert shall come again and remove the advert placement on yourÂ car with no traces of ever placing a vinyl decals on your vehicle.
You will receive an up front payment of $400 inform of check via courierÂ services for accepting to carry this advert on your car. It is very easyÂ and simple, No application fees required, Contact the E-mail along with theÂ information's as requested, if youare interested in this offer.
Kindly fill this information's below-
Send the required below Information:
Full Name:Age:Occupation:Make of car/ year:Exterior Color of Car:Address:city:State:Zip code:Home Phone Number:Cell Phone Number:Email Address:
Please respond only if interested.
-Larry Nicholson Agent No: 0006
You will be contacted as soon as this information's is received.
Kind Regards,Larry NicholsonHiring consultantCustom Autowrap INC USA

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