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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.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "money orders " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash)
  • "cashiers check" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +447024079794 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • micheal_rone1996@yahoo.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Ben Johnson" <ben_johnson_556@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: micheal_rone1996@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 19:32:48 +0000
Subject: Employment Offer

Hello,

I am Mr Ben Johnson, marketing manager of Cheap Fabrics (UK) Ltd. here in
the United Kingdom. This is to notify you of an Employment Offer for the
Position of a Sales Representative. Cheap Fabrics (UK) Ltd. produces and
Supply various clothing materials, assorted fabrics and traditional
costumes.


We produce and distribute clothing materials such as batiks, assorted
fabrics and traditional costume worldwide. We have reached big sales volume
of textile materials in the Europe and now are trying to penetrate the US
market. Quite soon we will open representative offices or authorized sales
centers in the US and therefore we are currently looking for people who will
assist us in establishing a new distribution network there. The fact is that
despite the US market is new for us we already have regular clients. We
however wish to expand in production scale to increase profitability. We
have taken steps by making supplies to some customers in the USA and Canada.
However, we have had some problems as regards receipt of payments for our
supplies. Our former Representative has moved with his family to Germany
after receiving some funds on our behalf, he got paid for his services, this
is why we need another representative.


Our Customers in the US/Canada usually make payments for our supplies in
form of Money Orders or Certified Cashiers checks which are not readily
cashable here in the UK as it will take about 25 working days to clear when
it can be cleared in the US/Canada in 24/48hours.


Open vacancy:
Cheap Fabrics (UK) Ltd. is planning to open its representative office in the
USA and Canada and we are looking for an Area Operations Officer to
represent our interests in that region.

Major responsibilities include:
- Receiving payments from existing and new customers
- Distributing received funds according to given instructions


Initial requirements:
-Ability to manage payments between the company and its clients
-Ability to plan and organize his/her work
-Ability to contribute 3-4 hours daily.
-Advanced user skills with PC, Internet, and e-mail.
-Full legal age.
- Authorized to work in the USA or Canada

Advantages:
You do not have to go out as you will work as an independent contractor
right from your home/office. Your job is absolutely legal. You can earn up
to $3000-$4000 monthly depending on time you will spend for this job. You do
not need any capital to start. You can do the Work easily without leaving or
affecting your present Job.


Pay:
A commission of 10% on every transaction.

The Issue of trust is very Vital, however, I believe I am protected by the
Terms and Conditions above as going against the Terms and Conditions will
mean a breach of Contract.

We do hope that you find the offer attractive. Do indicate your interest by
contacting the General Manager,Mr Micheal
Ronemail:micheal_rone1996@yahoo.co.uk, Tel: +44 7024079794 with the details
below:


Full Names:
Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Contact Phone Number(s):
Employment Status:
Age:
Sex:


We look forward to hearing from you.


Sincerely,

Mr Ben Johnson
Marketing/Sales Manager
Cheap Fabrics (Uk) Ltd.,
Thames Court,
1 Victoria St, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1YB.
www.Cheapfabrics.co.uk

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