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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: "Dexter Evaluation Team" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <greenuminc@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2017 20:24:59 +0100
Subject: Be Employed Today, Get A Part-Time Job Now

Hello,

We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you to participate.
Mystery Shopper is accepting applications for qualified individuals to become secret shoppers. It's fun and rewarding, and you choose when and where you want to shop.
You are never obligated to accept an assignment. There is no charge to become a shopper and you do not need previous experience.

MysteryShopper NEVER charge fees to become a shopper, Mystery shoppers are paid a prearranged fee for a particular shop, We have available for immediate assignment an inspection of the customer service of any WalMart Store in your area. This fee will be paid upfront. During this shop you will visit the location and make several observations as regards the customer service. You will be required to interact with the shop clerk. You may conduct the shop alone or as a couple.

The assignment will pay $150.00/ assignment.


Kindly Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you shortly with the assignment.

First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Mailing address (Not PO Box):
City, State, Zip Code:
Cell Phone Number:
Home Phone Number:
Age:
Current Occupation:
Alternate Email Address:

We look forward to working with you.

Regards,

Anthony Green

E-mail: greenuminc@gmail.com

Time: 24 Hours daily by
Mystery Shopper?

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