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fighting spam and scams on the Internet
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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:
- ",500,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "% commission" (Beware of any scheme that involves depositing checks or money orders or receiving wire transfers in your bank account and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere, for a percentage of 5-15% of the total. Such offers are *always* fraudulent and you will be liable for the entire amount when the checks, money orders or wire transfers turn out to be fraudulent. Any money already forwarded comes out of *your* pocket then. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Jeff Olson" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <enrollments@ourbrandhub.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2017 22:48:34 +0100
Subject: BRAND PARTNERSHIP!!!
Are you unsure of your current career or find yourself wanting to start a new one?
Are you looking for something more fulfilling in your life?
Maybe you want just a little side income to get the little extras in life?
Whether you’re looking to make a couple hundred dollars a month or trying to reach 6 figures. I’ve helped people from all walks of life get exactly what they want, working from their home.
I’m Jeff Olson and I am the Founder and CEO of Nerium International, launched 5 years ago. Since then our company has made over $1 billion dollars. I have a passion helping people succeed and Nerium has given me the platform to do it.
Join me I use the Nerium Marketing Platform to connect you with Sponsors!!!
BECOME A BRAND PARTNER AND EARN:
Immediate Retail Profits by selling our real results products from your personal inventory
$50 - $100 Customer Acquisition Bonuses – get paid weekly bonuses when you enroll new Preferred Customers
20% - 30% Commissions on Personal Customers reorders
Enroll 5 Preferred customers and receive your personal product replacement for no out of pocket cost.
Free Inventory with our Nerium Gives Back inventory replenishment program
Initial Order Bonuses –get paid weekly when you and your team sell new Starter & Upgrade Packs
30% Coaching Commissions – earn up to a 30% ongoing commissions on your top Brand Partners monthly earnings!
Team Commissions – earn lucrative overrides on global team sales
Live Better Bonuses – earn $50,000 - $1,500,000 for building and maintaining a business that qualifies for the Live Better bonus.
Lexus Car Bonuses – earn up to $1000 monthly for building and maintaining a business that qualifies for a Lexus Car Bonus.
Incentive Trips – earn trips to business conferences in exotic locations.
If you are interested in becoming a Nerium Brand Partner, please complete this form http://www.ourbrandhub.com/nerium/enrollments and one of our Independent Brand Partners will be in touch with you shortly.
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