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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: LifePoints Research LLC <LifePointsPaneL@outlook.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2021 23:50:16 +0000
Subject: [Alert]: ASSIGNMENT

Dear Prospective Panelist,

You have been selected as a Quality Service Evaluator to participate in our short 5-10 minutes Paid Research Evaluation survey on select Walgreens/Walmart/CVS stores within your area.

COMPENSATION:
You will earn $500.00 for every completed evaluation survey assignment.

SURVEY [#53779-1001] DIRECTIVES:
LifePoints Research will issue your first survey packet alongside a check for $1400.00 meant to cover the expense and compensation for your evaluation survey via USPS within the next 1-2 business days.

You will conduct your evaluation survey by visiting the nearest Walgreens/Walmart/CVS store within your area to utilize their store services for customer satisfaction standards, associate skills, facility management and product testing.

As a survey panelist, you are to act as a potential customer at the assigned Walgreens/Walmart/CVS store and conduct your evaluation survey on the quality of efficiency of associates, customer service and standards in order to submit a fair and unbiased rating in your survey reports.

APPLY:
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Complete Your Survey Profile >
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*Full Name:
*Mailing Address:
*Zip Code:
*Phone Number (cell):
*Age:
*Alternate Email Address:
*Work Related Experience:
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Best Regards,

LifePoints Research LLC
685 US Highway 202/206 Ste 204
Bridgewater ?, NJ 08807-1775
Attn: Richard Scott (Operations Manager)
[ P: (585) 532-6525 ]

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