419 scam: MICHAEL TAYLOR <taylormichael998@yahoo.co.uk> EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "cashiers check" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- taylormichael190@yahoo.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: MICHAEL TAYLOR <taylormichael998@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:56:25 +0100
Subject: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU

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Dear SIR/MADAM

I have a job opportunity for you and the pay is $400 weekly. I am an
international business man and also I am into fabric & textile (retail).
I am looking for someone that can handle my business errands during his
or her spare time. I need your service because I am constantly traveling
abroad on business. I decided to get a Personal Assistant to help me out
when i get my hands occupied. This is a job you only do when you are
needed as it won't disturb your current job and you are entitle to a new
car after two month.

Responsibilities:

1. Receive my mail and Drop them off at the post office or shipping
center.
2. Pick up my items at your nearby post office at your convenience.
3. When you get my mail or package, you would mail all items to where
I want them shipped. All expenses and shipping charges will be covered
by me.

The contents of the packages are mostly art materials and paintings.In
addition, there will be clothing I need for business and personal
letters.No heavy packages is involved.Please read the employment
requirements listed below.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

A. You are an honest and trustworthy citizen.
B. You will be required to work between 15 and 20hrs a month
C. You need to be able to check your EMAIL 2 times daily.
D. I need you to get me a quote on 1 laptop (250gb HDD and 4Gb ram) and
any good printer model number for the printer must be 4500 upward and
scanner. If you have any of these items let me know.

THE PAY IS $400 WEEKLY and you are entitle to a brand new car after one
month if you are hardworking and honest with me, and also i will make
arrangement on visiting you when I am free.

In closing, I have a couple of questions for you.Firstly, If I were to
mail you money to do my shopping plus an upfront payment for your
service, where would you want it mailed to?Secondly, how would you like
your name appear on the Certified Cashiers Check if check is sent to
you?

Please Provide me with the following details below:Send your reply to my
alternative email address pleaseThis instruction is very important.The
alternative email address is taylormichael190@yahoo.co.uk

Full Name:
Full Address: PO BOX IF AVAILABLE
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home No:
Cell NO:
Age:
Occupation:
Email address:

I Hope all is clear?

Regards

Mr Michael Taylor

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