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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: "tampawilliams23@terra.es" <tampawilliams23@terra.es>
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:22:21 +0100 (MET)
Subject: PT JOB





Hello,





I hope this email meets you in good condition of health, but I feel quite safe dealing with Americans





I have a vacancy in my company. As I am just setting up in the USA I will


be requiring Rep to work on a part time basis. I sell Arts all over the world,


have sold to galleries and to private collectors, I am always facing serious


difficulties selling my art works to Americans, they are always offering to pay


with either Money orders/cashiers check, which is difficult for me to cash here


in United Kingdom.





I just need some one that could help me, This position will not take up your time


nor will you have to use your own resources for the position.





The job does not entail anything stressfull, you can do this while you still continue


with your full time job or school. All you need is to devote about 5 hours of your time


in a week in a given period of time. The payment will be sent to you via regular mail


or FedEx. When you get this payment which are for my Art Works, you will cash it at your bank, deduct 10% of the money for your effort and have the rest wired to me via western Union or money gram. Also you need to have a BANK ACCOUNT where cheque's can be cleared and most important you need to be HONEST with me, my painting starts from $2500USD and above and this contract will last for about 6 months till am fully establised in the USA.





Kindly let me know if you will be interested in the Job Offer, all replies should be emailed


to : twrecruitment@yahoo.co.uk





Regards


Tampa Williams


57 HOLLY HILL ROAD ERITH, KENT,


DA8 1QB UNITED KINGDOM


(+44) 770-432-0302


twrecruitment@yahoo.co.uk





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