419 scam: "Walter Smith"<waltersmith575@gmail.com> 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:

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:
- "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.
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.
- +447045790094 (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.
- waltersmith572@yahoo.co.uk (Yahoo, United Kingdom; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Walter Smith" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <waltersmith572@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:32:53 +0100
Subject: JOB OFFER

Hello Sir/Madam

My name is Walter Smith, I represent Xenex Navigation 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 Xenex we specialize in exporting quality products at relatively low prices. But due to our ever-increasing customer base in US/Canada, we at Xenex are searching for representatives to assist us in establishing a medium to connect to our costumers more efficiently in US/Canada Region.

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 Xenex though basically payments are often made out on Money Orders, Certified Cashiers Check or a Personal Check, Some times Credit Card.

MAIN REQUIREMENT

*18 years or older,
*legally capable,
*Responsible,
*Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.,
*With computer 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. Xenex product price range starts at $4999.50. At 10% you are guaranteed a minimum of $499 per order. We guarantee that you can start making money as early as in 2 weeks once your job has been approved, and you don't need to invest your money, just your spare time to process orders via email

Please fill or email the following information inside the employment application form in order for us to facilitate the conclusion of this proposal if accepted.

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM

First Name _________________Middle Name_______________ Last
Residential__________________________________________
City ________________State ______ __________Zip ____________
Home /Work Telephone Number_________________
Personal cell phone Number______________________
Gender ___________ Marital Status_________________
Age __________ Nationality_______________________
Present Work__________________
Are you a U.S.A citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the
U.S._________

Please note: Only interested applicants should respond to this offer.
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 honest assistant.

If you feel that you are a serious, trust-worthy and honest person and you want to work for XENEX NAVIGATION INC., Please respond immediately with the requested information above.

Send Replies to: waltersmith572@yahoo.co.uk

Yours Truly.
Mr.Walter Smith
Marketing Executive
Unit 2, Hydro Business Park,
Ripon Road,
HARROGATE, North Yorkshire
HG1 2BS.
+447045790094

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