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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: "Ragheb Group" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <Ashur.kamal@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:54:17 +0100
Subject: ATTENTION!!!

Dear Sir/Madam,

Ragheb Group, an Investment Company wishes to employ the services of “Freelance Vendors”. We are expanding our clientele base across the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Following the increase in clients’ portfolio, we require the services of “freelance personnel” representing the company to efficiently serve as Intermediary between Ragheb Group and its Prospective Clients.
Being part of the Ragheb Group team allows you to work comfortably, while remaining supported financially as encouragement. Our business is expanding, and we are looking for trustworthy, accountable, efficient individuals to join us.
Also as a freelance vendor, you will be remunerated on Commission, based on your performance; Appraisals will be done quarterly by the Board.
With affiliation to the IRS (only US resident vendors), based on your performance with Ragheb Group and as part of the benefits with working with us, we will review debt consolidation possibilities for you.

Job Description
Basic PC keyboarding skills, Microsoft office experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills through Emails and Telephone.
Must have 24hr Internet Access for efficient correspondence.
All Checks, Cash Deposits, Money Order Payments will be accepted and processed as directed.
As part of your job description all payment to and from designated clients in your region will be processed on Commission. Directives on HOW, WHEN & WHERE payments will be received and delivered will be communicated accordingly.
Note: This is not a full time job but a very convenient and easy way to earn additional income.
Kindly provide the following info;


1. Full Name
2. Contact Address
3. Telephone number
4. City
5. State
6. Country
6. Current Occupation

We do hope you consider this offer as we await your response.
Thanks for your vivid co-operation.

Ashur Kamal
Human Resources Secretary
Ragheb Group
Ashur.kamal@mail.com

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