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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: "Payroll Management (USA)" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <payrollmanagementllc@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 11:55:26 +0400
Subject: PAYROLL COORDINATORS WANTED (Work At Home)

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Position Title: Payroll Processor (AP)
Employment Type: Work -At- Home (Part time/Full time)
Availability: Immediate Opening
Salary: $1500.00 monthly
Duration: Long Term
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We are seeking a self motivated, eager to learn, reliable, and articulate candidate to join our accounting/administrative team. This position is perfect for a person with a "can do" attitude and who has the drive and energy to succeed in our fast-paced, dynamic environment. This is an amazing opportunity for an individual who enjoys wearing many hats and is a resourceful self starter and independent worker that requires minimal supervision.

Established in 1989, Payroll Management is a recruitment firm specialized in the need for small and midsize businesses to have flexibility and offers custom reports to your special needs. Our firm enjoys an outstanding market reputation for quality, focus, integrity and candidate delivery.

The successful Candidate will be responsible for processing payroll clients data on a weekly basis. With the aid of the check printing software which is going to be provided in subsequent e-mail, you will coordinate the design and printing of accounts payable payroll checks, then proceed to mailing out checks with USPS in a timely manner.

You will receive a salary of "$1500.00" payable by your account
Compensation: "$1500.00" monthly

List of supplies required to purchase before commencement of job:

1. Laser Check Printer and a compatible "MICR Toner Cartridge (Ex. Canon MF4770n All-in-One “MICR” Printer)"
2. No-window envelopes (500 or 1 pack)
3. USPS Regular(1-3) Day Stamps (3 Roll)

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Submit The Application Below To Sign Up Now:
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1.Full Name:
2.Full Address:
3.Phone Number:
4.Email:
5.Other email:
6. Previous experience (if any):


Sincerely,

President Payroll Management LLC
P.O. Box 1837
Auburn, Maine 04211-1837
Attn: Bill Scott


- American Payroll Association
- Independent Payroll Providers Association
- Better Business Bureau

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