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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:
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: MIKE DAVIES <mike_davies002@live.com>
Reply-To: <mikedavies_manager12@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:39:25 -0600
Subject: Vessel Offer
Hello and how are you doing today?My name is Mike Davies.A representative of OceanView Consults Co,We are seeking mystery shoppers from around the globe. As a mystery shopper you shop for free plus you get an extra pay of 200 Dollars weekly on a Part time basis, you only work 2-3 My Name is Mike Davies and I am your group regional Instructor for Ocean View consult in USA. Henceforth. We are looking for a secret shopper around your city and your wage is $200 per assignment.
ASSIGNMENT PACKET :
Before any assignment we would provide you with the resources needed {cash}Mostly our company would send you a check which you can cash and use for the assignment. Included to the check would be your assignment packet .Then we would be providing you details on here. But you follow every single information given to you as a secret shopper. So if you are interested KINDLY SEND YOUR INFORMATION BELOW TO PROCEED ON FIRST ASSIGNMENT:
Full Legal Name :
Address ( NO PO BOX ):
City :
State :
Zip code :
Country :
Age:
Nationality :
Home and Cell #
Present Occupation Receptionist
I will await your prompt response.
Best Wishes and Regards .
Mike Davies
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