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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "cashiers 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. 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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Brown" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <zenisincorp@sify.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:39:50 -0700
Subject: Kindly Get back to us NOW!!!

Zenis Incorporation
112 queen Bench Walk, Temple
London
EC4Y 7EB

Dear Friend,

I'm David Nathan I represent Zenis Inc. We are one of the fastest growing software company based in Birmingham UK (UNITED KINGDOM).

We design computer components, and other related software products.At Zenis we specialize in exporting quality products at relatively low prices. But due to our ever-increasing customer base in US/Canada, we at Zenis are searching for representatives to assist us in establishing a medium to connect to our costumers more efficiently in US/Canada Region.

ZENIS INC. evolved from a $1,000 investment into a $20+ billion technology services industry leader. The people of ZENIS INC.deserve the credit.

Vice Chairman Jeff Brian said: "Zenis Inc. has always been just ordinary people who came here and achieved more than they ever thought possible because of the opportunity and support they found.

JOB TASKS

If you choose to join Xenex as a representative, your basic task will consist of checking emails, processing orders and receiving payments from our customers on behalf of Zenis though basically payments are often made out on Certified Cashiers Check or a Personal Check.
MAIN REQUIREMENT

*18 years or older
*Legally capable
*Responsible
*Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.
*With PC knowledge
*E-mail and internet experience (minimal)
*We are not requesting for your Bank information's, SSN or any other
personal information from you, as what we need is a proof of seriousness.

WHAT YOU EARN

Note that for every transaction processed, you will receive 10% of the total amount.Zenis product price range starts at $902.45. At 10% you are guaranteed a minimum of $90+ per order. We guarantee that you can start making money as early as in 2
(1)Your Full Names,
(2)Full Contact Address,
(3)Phone/Fax Numbers.
(4)Gender
(5)Occupation
(6)Age

We understand that this job position is very challenging and you should understand it. We are looking only for persons who satisfy our requirements and will be an earnest assistant.

If you feel that you are a serious, trust-worthy and earnest person and you want to work for Zenis Inc.

Kindly Get back to us NOW!!!

Yours Truly.

David Nathan

Marketing Executive
Zenis Inc.

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