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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: fmreric@gmx.com
Date: Fri, 08 May 2015 15:30:13 -0400
Subject: Customer Insights Survey

Dear Prospective Shopper,

We are currently accepting limited number of applications from
competent shoppers to evaluate Walmart's services and programs, both
in-store and on their Website.

Job Description & Responsibilities;

As our shopper posing as normal customers, you will be required to
visit the nearest outlet near you to perform specific tasks such as
purchasing a product or using a service.


Funds will be provided in form of a Certified Check to cover the
expenses of evaluating the outlet.


While there, you will secretly evaluate things like customer service,
store cleanliness and quality of service rendered.


Upon completion of the survey you're to simply send us an E-mail with
your rating of the store.

Payment Terms;

You will receive a flat sum of $600.00 per assignment. It's fun and
rewarding. There is no charge to become a volunteer and You do not
require any special skills for this opening.

Application Procedure;

We would like you to participate because it's Fun & Rewarding, please
fill out the Application below as we hope to Welcome You to PineCone
Research;

Names:
Street Address:
Apt/Suite/Other:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Age:
Home Phone:
Cell/Mobile Phone:
Email:


We're dedicated to providing our customers the best services possible,
and you can help!


Thank you.


PineCone Research â„¢
50 West Rivercenter Blvd. Ste 600
Covington, KY 41011-5813
Copyright (c) 2015 PineCone Research Groupâ„¢

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