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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: liz@liveyc.com
Reply-To: jefd751@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 07:39:22 -0500
Subject: Part-Time Job Offer as Field Associate & Earn: 2000+ Monthly


Hello , Part-Time Job Offer as Field Associate & Earn: 2000+ Monthly ADEXEC=
CHARITIES MORTGAGE AND HOUSING - Watertown, SD {REMOTE} Field Funds Associ=
ates. This is a home-office based position; and can be part or full time, a=
nd has solid potential for career development. Adexec Charities Mortgage an=
d Housing Program, in association with the Catholic Charities Housing Couns=
eling Program, provides emergency financial assistance to help cover housin=
g expenses, including mortgage payments. We provide direct assistance to an=
yone suffering or in need. In addition to providing cash grants to help wit=
h a mortgage or other housing needs, the charity offers medical aid, shelte=
r, food and clothing, and runs a proactive homeless prevention program. The=
mission is to alleviate the immediate need and work toward creating a long=
-term solution for the homeowner. Along with employment services, the progr=
am provides transportation assistance in the form of gas vouchers and bus t=
okens. Due to our growth we are looking for Field Funds Associates nationwi=
de. You will help us deliver financial assistance / payments, medicaid, etc=
, to anyone having mortgage or medical need, and the homeless. Qualificatio=
ns Basic Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - This is a Hom=
e-Based position Preferred Skills - Good verbal and written communication s=
kills - Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneou=
sly - Access to the Internet - No experience required Work Locations: Work-=
at-Home Organization: ADEXEC Schedule: Part / Full time Job Type: Standard =
Pay: Earn $500+ weekly Please email your your names, current address, phone=
number and ID directly to : jefd751@gmail.com Thank you. Elmer Paul Brinkm=
an 1212 7th Ave. NE Watertown, SD 57201 USA (605) 534-7849

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