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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: "MYSTERY SHOPPER" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <secret.shopper58@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 13:17:43 -0500
Subject: JOB APPLICATION: BECOME A MYSTERY SHOPPER(R)2015

Dear Sir/Madam,

Mystery Shopping is a great way to start making money online or from home. Mystery shoppers or Detective Shopper are hired to pose as customers and to anonymously evaluate the service they receive from a given business or an organization.

Mystery shoppers normally get paid between $150 per assignment. They are expected to complete their mystery shopping assignment and fill out an evaluation form, answering questions about their shopping experience in the establishment, the quality of customer service, etc.

No start up payment, No Kit involved, Indept Personal information is not needed. I assure you this is 100% Legal. Therefore, if you are interested in joining this venture as a "Detective Shopper". kindly email back with the following details to start job immediately. Email Job Code:MHR/PRDMIR/AZ540X with the

Below Info

Personal Information:

1. Full Name:______
2. Street Address (Not P.o Box):______
3. City :______
4. State :______
5. Zip/postal code:______
6. Phone # Cell and Home:______
7. Alternate email Address:______
8. Age:______
9. Sex:______
10. Occupation:______
11. Your preferred mode of communication either by email or phone:______

As a "Detective Shopper" you will work and shop together for pleasure and you only work 2-3 hours twice in a week. We are waiting your response. Thank you.

Regards,

Jonathan Cowan
MH-Recruitment
Secret Shopper?2015
secretshps12@gmail.com

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