419 scam: David Richardson <davidrichardson231@gmail.com> PART TIME JOB OFFER

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "money gram" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "deadline" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "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 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.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447045783906 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
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.
- davidrichardson2311@gmail.com

Fraud email example:

From: David Richardson <davidrichardson231@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:50:14 -0400
Subject: PART TIME JOB OFFER

Dear Friend,

My name is David Richardson.I just came about your email address and
your brief profile through an email listing affiliated with the US
Chamber of Commerce and I would be very interested in offering you a
part-time paying job in which you could earn alot.I just resigned my
job as a research scientist for ARINI(Agricultural Research Institute
of Northern Ireland) but I still work as a freelance consultant for
the instistute which gives me very much time to do my own work which
is basically being a freelance researcher who could be employed by
research institutes to do research projects anywhere in the world.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO FOR US? Presently, I have just been granted a
funding to head a research project in the tropical regions of West
Africa regarding rare and vulnerable plant species and this would be
commencing very soon, However my funding were by my American
counterparts which sent me the bunch of payments mostly in US based
money orders and cheques. Getting an accountant in the states or
opening an account would have been my best choice but I have a deadline
to meet and taking any of those choices would cost me time and a whole
lot of other requirements I am not ready to deal with as I would be
traveling a lot in the meantime.So presently, assuming you would be able
to deal with cash, I would be willing to employ you on contract basis to
be my payment representative back in the states, this way I could issue
and make these money orders out to you, you could then cash them easily,
withdraw 10% of the total amount on these money orders as your commission
and then send the rest back to me through Western Union wire transfer.

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 payme nt to (Payment is to forwarded
either by Money Gram or Western Union Money Transfer).

HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?
10% from each operation! For instance: you receive 7000 USD via cheques
or money orders on our behalf. You will cash the money and keep $700
(10% from $7000) 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 as an independent contractor
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 legally capable responsible ready
to work 3-4 hours per week.
with PC knowledge e-mail and internet experience (minimal)
And please know that Everything is absolutely legal.
If you are interested in our offer, please to reply. Mail directly to
my personal email address: davidrichardson2311@gmail.com Thanks for your
anticipated action.And we hope to hear back from you.

Awaiting your urgent response as soon as possible.

Thanks,

David Richardson.

Icon Researches Ltd Ireland.
121, St. Joshs Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Tel: +447045783906
+447045784650
Contact E-mail Address:davidrichardson2311@gmail.com

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