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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Car Ad Auto Wrap Team." <susan_arlington101@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 22:03:08 -0000 (UTC)
Subject: REAL AUTO WRAP:EARN $350 WEEKLY.




--
Car Ad Auto Wrap Team
Houston, TX.

Good day,

Here's the basic premise of the "paid to drive" concept.

REAL AUTO WRAP is recruiting individuals who drives cars - for our marketing practice of
completely or partially covering (wrapping) a vehicle in an advertisement or livery, thus
turning it into a mobile billboard. This can be achieved by simply painting the vehicle
surface, but it is becoming more common today to use large vinyl sheets as decals. These vinyl
decals, also known as "auto wraps" that almost seem to be painted on the vehicle, and which
will cover any portion of your car's exterior surface. Vinyl applied over factory paint is
best because vinyl can be removed easier without damage or “paint peel".

This Auto Wrap Ad strategy tends to be colorful, eye-catching and attracts attention from
thousands daily. It creates an unimaginable level of exposure and awareness. Plus, it is a
form of advertising with a captive audience - meaning, people who are stuck in traffic can't
avoid seeing the wrapped car alongside them. This program will last for 20 Weeks and the
minimum period you can participate is 1 month.

You will be paid $100 bonus immediately you sign up and a sum of $350.00 (Three Hundred and
Fifty Dollars) weekly for 20 Weeks, which is essentially a "rental" payment for letting our
company use your space.

The decal will be installed on your vehicle by the world's most talented graphic artists and
experienced installers who we contracted for this project. We advertise the brands of several
multi-national companies such as Walmart, Coca Cola, Pepsi, State Farm, Heart Land Computers,
etc. and about 9 options and brands will be presented to you; and you will get to choose what
brand that will be installed on your vehicle. These companies are contributing to and
financing this project.

Before we proceed, please respond to these basic questions:

1. How long do you intend to carry the advert on your car? {1, 2, 3, 4 or 5} months?
2. Do you have a valid Drivers License? If yes, which State?
3. Do you have valid Insurance?
4. Do you use your car everyday?
5. Have you crashed a car between Jan. 2010 till date?
6. Your full names, address and Cell Phone Number
7. Your Car Model

We look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,
Susan Arlington Mrs.
Car Ad Auto Wrap Team
Houston, TX.

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