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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:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "money order " (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. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
• This email message is a company representative scam. This type of job offer scam involves the cashing of fake checks and money orders. It could expose you to losses of tens of thousands of dollars as well as to the risk of criminal prosecution and (in some cases) imprisonment.
• 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.
  • +447040113837 (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.
  • rodd_tnfabrics@yahoo.com

Fraud email example:

From: James Rodd <jamesrodd89@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: jamesrodd@myway.com
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 17:47:03 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: About T&N Fabrics and Textiles:


Dear Sir/Madam,

The T&N Fabrics and Textiles in the UNITED KINGDOM needs more FINANCE CO ORDINATORS in the United States due to increase in our Clients. It is an online job that would not affect your present job. We produce several Fabrics and Textiles and we sell our Products within and outside European Countries also to the Western Countries.There have been difficulties when selling to the United States of America due to their mode of payment, they often pay with a POSTAL MONEY ORDER / CHEQUE, which cause delay in realisation in the United Kingdom.As a result,it has imposed a burden since we have limited Staff in US and this has affected Account reconciliation and turn over grossly.

We need Responsible, Legitimate and Trustworthy Persons in the States to work as FINANCE CO-ORDINATORS to assist us in processing the Payments from our Customers and we offer a very attractive Remuneration package and good carrier prospects.

JOB DETAILS:
1. Upon verification of your application and found satisfactory,your
contact details shall be given to our Clients in your vicinity in
respect of their further payment.

2. Contact us as soon as payment is received by you.An instruction
shall be given to you further on how to get the funds to our company.

3. Your Remuneration shall be 10% of each payment received.

4. A good customer relationship is expected from you.

These are Legitimate Transactions between our Customers and our Company Representatives over the years and there is no legal risk as these are Payments for Goods already bought and delivered. Upon good conduct you are eligible to be a permanent staff of T&N Fabrics and Textiles.

Prospective finance co-ordinators should forward the following info:

1.Full names
2.Phone number/fax
3.Full contact address( not P. O. Box).
4.Marital status and Age
5.Nationality
6.An identification document
7.Details of past work experiencies(If any)

Note:ANYONE BELOW 21 YEARS OF AGE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS OFFER.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD BE STRICTLY DIRECTED TO:
rodd_tnfabrics@yahoo.com


Warmest Regards,
James Rodd.

Hayley Walker - Director
Jane Needham - Manager
James Rodd - Human Relations Officer
Laura Bairstow - Production Co-ordinator
Samantha Bryan - Manpower Co-ordinator
Janet Chint - Hand-Made Textiles Co-ordinator
Lesley Barret - Factory Overseer

T&N Fabrics and Textiles
Tonbridge
Kent.
TN10 3TR
Phone #:+(44) 704-011-3837
+(44) 704-011-5691

http://tnfabricsandtextiles.chip.com


Location : T&N Fabrics and Textiles Factory is situated in the outskirts of Tonbridge,
underneath Tonbridge Art Gallery on The Headrow, next to the Town Hall and the Henry Moore Institute.

NOTE : ANY FORM OF IRREGULARITY OR FRAUDULENT ACT WOULD NOT BE
CONDOLED.



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