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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: "Online Hiring Support" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <informationcenter7@qq.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 19:34:27 +0200
Subject: Application : *** Employment Only *** ( Offer Available )

Online Hiring  Support
***** Employment Slips Review .*******
Good Morning Sir/Madam,
 
                      Application : *** Employment Only *** ( Offer Available )
                     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Welcome and congratulations on your effort to seek employment with one of the finest online agencies in the United state , the Flight Center Beach Department (F.C.B.D)We are the largest Flight  agency in the United State. We are link to some very important information that you may need to help you make one of the most important decisions of your life.
 
ABOUT US.
Flight Center Beach Department (F.C.B.D)® is the premier  company, serving clients across America and Canada with over 500,000 shoppers available and ready to help businesses better serve their customers. Continual investment in the latest internet and communication technologies coupled with over 16 years of know-how means working with Secret Shopper® is a satisfying and rewarding experience. Secret shopping as seen on ABC NEWS, NBC NEWS, L.A.TIMES.
 
Finding high caliber individuals to join our organization is our number one priority.
 
1.... Are you interested in working from home and earn good income ?
2.... Do you want to make a difference in a vibrant and dynamic community?
3.... Would you like to serve our company to the fullest and earn good in-come?
4.... Are you LOOKING FOR an enriching, fulfilling career ?  Then look no further... we need you!
 
Being a Flight Center Beach Department (F.C.B.D) takes an exceptional person with a strong work ethic, a desire to uphold the law, and the fortitude to live his/ her own life with integrity and honesty . Throughout the message documents you will find the phrase "Excellence through Diversity". To us the success of this department is built on the varied strengths and experiences of our individual members, bound by our commitment to the team mission.
 
The assignment will pay $200.00 per duty & You will be working from Home on your Computer.
 
    Kindly Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you shortly with the assignment:
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
 
First Name :
Middle Name :
Last Name :
Street Address :
City, State, Zip Code :
Cell Phone Number  :
Home Phone Number :
Age :
Current Occupation :
Alternate Email Address :
 
FORWARD Application Form To : E-mail: informationcenter7@qq.com
 
We look forward to reviewing your application. Good luck!
 
Chief  J. A. Christopher
 
Contact Information
Office Line: +1-702-519-5494
E-mail: informationcenter7@qq.com
 
NOTE: Send a Text and our Employment officer will process your application.
 
Professional Development & Training Department.
 
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -Eleanor Roosevelt.

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