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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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 orders " (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. )
  • "cheques " (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 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• 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.

Fraud email example:

From: Jojn Lewis <ac_element01@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:14:34 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Job Offer


Dear,
My name is John Lewis, I am the Personnel Manager of Alton & Co. We are looking for a reliable professional across the United States and united kingdom. Alton & Co. is a fabric and textile supplier in United Kingdom and we are currently expanding our operations in the United States. But because of various banking and legal restrictions, we are unable to open commercial bank accounts in every states. As such, Alton & Co. is recruiting worker to
conduct simple banking transactions on our behalf. The process is simple. If you are interested in working with us, here are the qualities of applicant we are searching for :

DEFINITION:
Perform responsible accounting clerical work involving the maintenance of financial or statistical records for the company's accounting system.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices. Knowledge of spreadsheets and on-line accounting systems. Knowledge of accounting forms and procedures of the institutions. Skill in operating office equipment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and apply institutional and other policies accurately. Ability to perform arithmetic computations. Ability to gather and display data in appropriate format and keep accurate records. Ability to exercise functional supervision over employees. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public.

JOB DESCRIPTION?
1. Recieve payment from Clients
2. Cash Payments at your Bank
3. Deduct 10% which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.
4. Forward balance after deduction of percentage/pay to any of the offices you will be contacted to send payment to (Payment is to be forwarded either by Money
Gram or Western Union Money Transfer).

HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?
10% from each operation! For instance: you receive $5000 via cheques or money orders on our behalf. You will cash the money and keep $500 (10% from $5000) for yourself! At the beginning your commission will equal 10%, though later it will increase up to 12%!

ADVANTAGES
You do not have to go out as you will work right from your home office. Your job is absolutely legal. You can earn up to $3000-4000 monthly depending on time you will spend for this job. You do not need any capital to start. The employees who make efforts and work hard have a strong possibility to become managers. Anyway our employees never leave us.

MAIN REQUIREMENTS
-18 years or older which you have scaled through
-Knowledge of book keeping and accounting
-Legally capable
-Responsible
-Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.
-With PC knowledge
-E-mail and internet experience (minimal)

Thanks for your anticipated action. And we hope to hear back from you.

Best Regards,
John Lewis
Personnel Manager
Alton & Co.


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