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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:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • ",000,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• 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.
  • +448704711234 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From:
Reply-To: mrsidwell@eccotrustfinanceweb.net
Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:40:17 +0200
Subject: Work from Desk or Break (Part-Time)xx

Mr Paul Sidwell
CEO Director, Imp. & Exp. Dept.
China Qianjiang Group of Companies
Devon,England
EX32 7DT
UK
Telephone Number: +448704711234
Fax Number : +448704711234

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Mr Paul Sidwell, major recruit personnel for China Qianjiang Group of Companies in United Kingdom. An establishment that deals in the import and export and the largest motorcycle producing and selling company in China, with annual output of more than 1,000,000 units. It occupies an area of 670,000m and has over 11,000 staff members. Our company produces motorcycles ranged from 50cc to 250cc, and we also manufacture the products concerned with the motorcycles, such as the mini motorcycle, ATV,gas-scooter,generator, high pressure water cleaner, garden tools, power pump, vacuum pump. Among these products, 20% products are exported to Europe, America, Middle East, Northeast Asia and Africa more than 68 countries. Our products are well received by our clients. At the moment, we need a representative in United States, Canada, United Kingdom and other countries in the global world to handle payments coming from our clients on behalf of the company.

I want you to work for the company either from your office desk on break, lunch hour or from home at your comfort and make 10% ( pay as you go) salary on every payment you re-direct for the company. You do not have to spend a dime of yours on this job business transaction, and if you handle four payments,you get paid four times and you do not need to run any personal expenses or tax. We pay you for everything. Your salary on each payment after other expenses we would pay you for is estimated at 400 - 500 Dollars. Just Imagine if you work four or five times a week.And please know that Everything is absolutely legal and 100% risk free, that's why you have to fill a contract if you are interested in our offer. Only interested applicants who would abide by all legal rules and regulations abiding by the China Qianjiang Group of Companies should kindly click on REPLY { mrsidwell@eccotrustfinanceweb.net } and fill the application/questionnaire below :

APPLICATION FORM
==============================================================
First Name:
Last name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip code:
Country:
Phone Number:(Home and Mobile)
Age:
Nationality:
Marital Status:
Sex:
Bank Name:
Annual Average Income:
Present Occupation:
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Upon receipt of your application,employment confirmation would be sent to you and your job resumes immediately.If you need to talk to someone about more information on the job or work scope, you reply to this email: mrsidwell@eccotrustfinanceweb.net

NOTE: ONLY SERIOUS MINDED CLIENTS WHO ARE REACHABLE BY TELEPHONE AND EMAIL AT LEAST EVERYDAY ARE REQUIRED.FAILING TO RESPOND PROMPTLY TO OUR PHONE CALLS AND EMAIL WILL CAUSE THE TERMINATION OF YOUR JOB WITH US.
Regards.


Human Resources Officer
>From Mr Paul Sidwell
CEO Director, Imp. & Exp. Dept.
China Qianjiang Group of Companies
Devon,England
EX32 7DT
UK

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