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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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Fraud email example:

From: "OASIS BENEFITS" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <Popoffm@consultant.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2015 14:39:00 -0600
Subject: Virtual Assistant Position (Job Description)

Greetings,

My name is Oscar Garcia reaching you as regards the open assistant position with Oasis Benefits. To start with, a quick introduction of the company Oasis Risk Management Corporation; this is a privately held corporation that was established in 1994 as an employee benefit broker. Initially the company focused its marketing efforts on legal plans as an employee benefit for Legal Shield formally Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Oasis Risk Management Corporation has successfully marketed over 250,000 policies in the last 18 years, ranking us the largest broker for Legal Shield in North America. In 2009 the company expanded its insurance product line to include life, health, long term care and annuities. Insurance services are offered by Oasis Insurance Group a wholly owned subsidiary of Oasis Risk Management Corporation. In 2010 the company partnered with Iron Mountain to provide information destruction services to their over 5000 business clients. As of 2012 Oasis Risk Management Corporation has over 2000 agents a

You are been hired as a virtual assistant on a trial basis for now until we are able to see how well we fit in, this however does not affect your weekly wage. The position is part time and your service will be required for at most 6 to 7 hours a week, these hours will be based on your weekly availability. Any extra personal expenses (transport, gas, etc) incurred by you while on an errand or otherwise will also be reimbursed at the end of each working week. Your activities as assistant amongst other things will include; correspondence to customers and vendors, running errands, making appointments, arranging travel and accommodation, handling and monitoring financial activities, processing and taking charge of weekly payments.

Your basic wage to start with is $480 a week after tax. This amount will increase with time based on how effective and diligent you completed assigned duties. Necessary payment to execute errands alongside your stipend will be transferred to you securely via direct deposit and instant secure bank transfer. As a basic requirement to be eligible for this position you are to secure an account with either of the company’s affiliated banks which are BECU bank, Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) and USAA bank. If you already have an account with one of the financial institutions then proceedings will be easier, if not you are required to setup an account soon as possible for the purpose of payment.

If you feel you are up to the task as required, please fill out the application below to be considered.

APPLICATION
First Name:
Last Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
Email:

You will be notified via text with job approval once your application is properly reviewed.

Regards,

Oscar Garcia
OASIS RISK MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
13155 Noel Rd #900
Dallas, TX 75240
Website: oasisbenefits.biz
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/oscarg3
Tel: +15713271130
Email: oscar_garcia@oasisbenefits.biz

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