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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: "Lisa Biscombe" <lisab@quantex.co.za>
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2014 08:32:22 +0200
Subject: RE: QUANTEX: URGENT


Hi Tasneem,



Just a reminder, we are still waiting on a response to the below mail.



Regards,

Description: Lisa Biscombe









From: Lisa Biscombe [mailto:lisab@quantex.co.za]
Sent: 30 January 2014 10:11 AM
To: TKhan@realpeople.co.za
Subject: QUANTEX: URGENT
Importance: High



Hi Tasneem,



Hope all is well. Just a reminder of the requested info sent to you last
week Tuesday. We require this rather urgently, and cannot proceed with your
application until we receive this.



Hope to hear from you soon.

Regards,

Description: Lisa Biscombe









From: Lisa Biscombe [mailto:lisab@quantex.co.za]
Sent: 21 January 2014 04:18 PM
To: 'TKhan@realpeople.co.za'
Subject: QUANTEX



Hello Tasneem,



We trust that you are well. In order for us to present a comprehensive copy
of your cv to our clients, we require a few details from you. Please see
below:



1. What is your current notice period?

2. Which languages are you able to communicate in fluently

3. Which area do you reside in at present?

4. What is your current salary package: Gross? Nett? Benefits
Received?

5. What salary package are your looking for?

6. Which computer programs are you proficient in?

7. What is your reason for sourcing alternate employment?

8. What was your reason for leaving Let's Travel Seekers?

9. Was your Receptionist position at V.I.P Hair Studio's a part-time
position, while permanently employed with Garden Court De Waal? The dates of
these two positions overlap.

10. Do you have a private email address for us to use with future
correspondence



11. Please send us copies of the following:

* Most recent payslip

* Recent photo of yourself (Head & Shoulders shot)

* ID

* Matric certificate

* Galileo Certificate

* Any other certificates obtained





If you could return this to us asap it would be greatly appreciated.



Regards,

Description: Lisa Biscombe






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