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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:
  • "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)
  • "cashier's 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 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.
• Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
• MoneyGram money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. Along with Western Union it is a preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
• 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.
  • jameslois2001@yahoo.com
  • thembanksartswork@hotmail.com
  • mbanksartx1@hotmail.com

Fraud email example:

From: "Martins Banks" <thembanksartswork@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 02:56:37 -0600
Subject: Await The First Check

Thanks very much. I want you to await the first check arrival. As soon as the check is sent I will email you with the confirmation number. As for my website it is still under construction.
TTYL

 

Martins Banks, Ceo/Chairman
MBANKS ART CREATIVE, INC.
Office:112, Catherwood Drive,
Murray Grove, London E11 3DA
44-703-192-1944

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From: Lois James <jameslois2001@yahoo.com>
To: Martins Banks <thembanksartswork@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: DEAL SEALED AND AN ACCOUNT
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:45:24 -0800 (PST)

The bank that I deal with you need to be in the military or a dependant.  The other banks here said that you would need to come in inperson to get an account.   I tried to find your website for your artwork on the computer.  What is your website address?

Martins Banks <thembanksartswork@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hi,

Thanks very much for filling out the form. And I am very glad to tell you that I am okay with you and all I will want now is HONESTY.
I will be forwarding  your name and address to my clients that needs to pay me next week so as soon as the check is ready I will notify you
so that you can watch out for it and email you with the tracking #.

I am think of openning an account in the states also and I am sure you can also help me out with that. So I will like to know the name of the
bank that you bank with and also all what it needs to open an account with them.

Now if you have any question please do not hesistate to email me. I will be looking forward to the name of your bank and things needed to
open an account with them.

I will take my time to email you my pics and I will be also glad if you could get me one of your recent picture also.

Cheers.

 

Martins Banks, Ceo/Chairman
MBANKS ART CREATIVE, INC.
Office:112, Catherwood Drive,
Murray Grove, London E11 3DA
44-703-192-1944

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From: Lois James <jameslois2001@yahoo.com>
To: Martins Banks <thembanksartswork@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: MORE DETAILS WITH EMPLOYMENT FORM
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:30:46 -0800 (PST)

I had to attach the file since I could not type in the information.  Please see attachment for Employment Application.

                                                                                      Lois James

Martins Banks <thembanksartswork@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hello,

Thanks very much for the respond. I must say it was highly appreciated.
How are you doing? The job does not entail much. All you would be doing is receiving these payments in form of Money Orders/Check,

which would be coming from some clients of mine in the United States via the mail. So when you get these US Money Orders/Certified
Checks all you have to do is have them cashed and deduct your share ( 10% ) and wire the rest down to me here in England or anywhere our
correspondent is in the world via (WesternUnion Money Transfer) or  ( MoneyGram Money Transfer).

I would also be needing some proof of Identity. So I have attached an Employment form for you to fill and send back to me via email. My
phone number in the Uk is 44-703-192-1944 ( I am having some difficulties with it now so if it hardens you to reach I will call you ok).
The prices of my art work range from about £950 and above. well you would be receiving funds ranging from over $4000 and above and
you are meant to take out 10% from the funds you received and then forward the remaing balance to me via Wire Transfer. You are likely to
be receiving this funds every week and atimes thrice or twice a week, so you are meant to take out 10% each  out of every funds you
received. With this offer, you'll be earning at least over $400US a week. I would need a copy of your ID scanned and sent to me via email for
employees database.

This is strictly a legal offer and your personal account information is not needed nor is anything that can be of adverse effect to your
personal security and safety.
Hope to hear from your soon.
Regards

 

                                                   EMPLOYMENT FORM
 
 

FIRST NAME…………………………     SURNAME………………………………
 

HOME ADDRESS ( NO P.O. BOXES)……………………………………………………………………………..
 

CITY……………………………………..   STATE…………………………………..
 

ZIP CODE………………………………..   COUNTRY……………………………...
 

PHONE NUMBER (S) CELL ………………………………………
 

                                          HOME  ………………………………………

                                          WORK  .........................................

 
GENDER……………………………..       MARITAL STATUS……………………..
 

AGE…………………………………..       NATIONALITY……………………
 

ATTESTATION
 

According to how you have been briefed earlier. You are required to receive payment on behalf of the above mentioned firm. You are to
deduct 10% of all funds processed on a particular order & forward the balance payment via Moneygram or Western Union to any of the
companies regional warehouses that will be given to you later.

You will notify the company a week ahead if eventually you want to discontinue this job. So as to terminate all payment coming your way
to avoid conflict.
 

In agreement to this kindly append signature below.
 
 

………………………………………  
                                                                                MARTINS BANKS
                                                                                CEO MBANKS ARTS

 

Martins Banks, Ceo/Chairman
MBANKS ART CREATIVE, INC.
Office:112, Catherwood Drive,
Murray Grove, London E11 3DA
44-703-192-1944

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From: Lois James <jameslois2001@yahoo.com>
To: thembanksartswork@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: JOB OFFER....URGENT RESPONSE WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 07:16:05 -0800 (PST)

Yes tell me more!

                                Lois James

"Martins O. B" <mbanksartx1@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hello,

I am Martins Banks by name and I am an artist. I have acquired your email address as a person who is actively involved in or is looking for
an online business opportunity or looking for a part time job to compliment current earnings.

I live in United Kingdom,with my two kids, four cats, one dog and the love of my life. It is definitely a full house.
I have been doing artwork since I was a small child. That gives me about 23 years of experience. I majored in art in high school and took a
few college art courses. Most of my work is done in either pencil or airbrush mixed with color pencils. I have recently added designing and
creating artwork on the computer.I have been selling my art works for the last 3 years and have had my work featured on trading cards,
prints and in magazines.

I have sold in galleries and to private collectors from all around the world. I am always facing serious difficulties when it comes to selling
my art works to Americans, cos they are always offering to pay with a US MONEY ORDER/CERTIFIED CHECK, which is difficult for me to
cash here in United Kingdom.

I am looking for a representative in the states who will be working for me as a pary-time worker and i will be willing to pay 10% for every
transaction,which wouldn't affect your present state of work, someone who would help me recieve payments from my customers in the
states. I mean someone that is responsible and reliable, cause the cost of coming to the state and getting payments is very expensive, I am
working on setting up a branch in the states, so for now I need a representative in the United States who will be handling the payment
aspect. These payments could be in  money order/check and they would come to you in your name, so all you need do is cash the money
order deduct your percentage and wire the BALANCE back. But the problem I have is trust as I have been burnt many times in the states by
some individuals.

It wouldnt cost u any amount, you are to receive payments which will be sent to you via FEDEX or UPS courier services from my business
patners, which would come in form of a Money order/Certified Cashier's Check in US Funds then you are to cash it and send the cash to me
via Western Union Money Transfer or Moneygram Money Transfer, all transfer fees should be deducted from the money you are sending so
you have nothing to lose. If you are interested, kindly get back to me ASAP for further explanation.

 

 

Martins Banks, Ceo/Chairman
MBANKS ART CREATIVE, INC.
Office:112, Catherwood Drive,
Murray Grove, London E11 3DA
44-703-192-1944

 

 

         

 

 

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