419 scam: "Mr. Mark G" <rrr10@greenvilecc.jp.tn> FINAL JOB OFFER

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "united state of america" (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a company representative scam. This type of job offer scam involves the cashing of fake checks and money orders. It could expose you to losses of tens of thousands of dollars as well as to the risk of criminal prosecution and (in some cases) imprisonment.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Mark G" <rrr10@greenvilecc.jp.tn>
Reply-To: <markgerrel07@outlook.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2016 23:53:43 +0100
Subject: FINAL JOB OFFER

Good Day,

We've obtained your details from career builder Inc, Database, and
considered you as an ideal representative for the HOME-BASED job
position detailed below.I am Mr. lee Garry, Chief Executive
Officer of Equator Oil and Gas Ltd. We are an OPEC member that deals
on crude oil, raw materials and export to Canada, United Kingdom,
United State Of America, Europe and Asia.. We are searching for
receiving/payment officer who can help us establish a medium of
getting to our customers as well as making payments through you to
us. Also as part of our vision to help in eradicating JOBLESSNESS in
the global world. We are now seeking qualified personnel to be our
company offshore REPRESENTATIVE. We would like to use this medium to
inform you that a vacant position exists for you in our CREDIT and
PAYMENT COLLECTION DEPARTMENT and we are glad to give you a benefiting
stress-free HOME BASED EMPLOYMENT as an offshore staff to our large
Export Company.

1 x Utility bill
1 x Passport
1 x Driving License (if you have one)
Contact number

NOTE. Your employment status is a special package that's makes you
Earn reasonable amount. Your immediate reply to this advert newsletter
is highly appreciated.I await your immediate response .

Mr. Mark Gerrel
Public relation officer [P R O]

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