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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: "Adam Briggs" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dambriggs112@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2015 13:41:58 -0600
Subject: Hiring a Pesonal Assistant Candidate,Apply within..

My Name is Adam Briggs, A Canadian citizen. I am an
artist, and at this time of the year, its exceedingly a
busy time for me, and I find myself constantly travelling out of
the Country for exhibitions, auctions, deliveries et all as such
that I sort the services of a Personal Assistant to handle my
business errands while I am away. I
do not require that you resume to an office, leave your current
employment, Wherever you reside In Canada
does not affect your application for this position. I am looking
for someone that can handle my business errands during his or her
spare time.

Here is a list of responsibilities that I would
require you bear on my behalf:

1: Receive payments made for my art works and process them on my behalf

2: Receive my mail and drop them off at the post office or shipping
center. All expenses and
shipping charges will be covered by me.

3: Sit for delivery at home or pick up items at a post office near you
at your convenience.
When you get my mail or receive packages on my behalf you are free to
open them to check contents
in order to guarantee your trust and confidence In me.

The contents of the mail and the packages are
specifically art materials and paintings as well as personal
letters. No heavy packages are involved.

If you decide to accept this position or you are
able to offer me any of the responsibilities I have listed above,
Please
provide me with the following details
Full Name: Full Address:
Province:
State:
Post Code:
Phone No:
Cell No:
Age:
Work Status:
Email address:
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A. Being honest and trustworthy.
B. Ability to work 15 to 20 hours a month
C Ability to check your EMAIL 3 to 5 times
daily. REMUNERATION: $500 Weekly.
Please note that this job DOES NOT require any
financial obligation of any sort from you as I would be responsible
for all expenses. I also would have loved to meet you in person for
now, but am out of the country to United States for the time being
and wont be back until No 29th. I look forward to hearing from
you.
Regards,
Adam Briggs




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