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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:
- "i will like you to " (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. )
- "u.k " (this email uses bad English)
- "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. )
- "wu.fengxin@brtclimited.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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: "BRTC Ltd." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <wu.fengxin@brtclimited.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:52:14 -0700
Subject: Earn now as a company rep.

Hello,

My name is Mr.Wu Fengxin and I am a HR manager in Beijing Richcash
Textile Co.Ltd. China.

www.richtextile.com

There is an opportunity of home base business
and I am contacting you because we are now in need of a Payment
Representative in the United States of America and the U.k So I would like
to offer you a part time job as our company
Representative and you can earn between $1000 - $2,000 (600-1500 pounds) USD in a month depending on your Speed,Accuracy and Devotion to your work.
You will NOT be required to pay any FEES or ANY MONIES at
ANYTIME rather you make money by working with us we also
DO NOT SEND CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS ALL PAYMENTS ARE ONLINE
BANK TO BANK SECURE TRANSFER.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO FOR US?

My Company needs a company representative in the United
states/uk who will serve as our Agent in processing any of our
funds made out to us by our U.S and U.K Customers this is because We make
lots of supplies on credit to our customers in the United
states and U.k and experience a lot of delays in collating payments from
different numerous customers from here in china.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS?

1. Receive payment from Clients
2. Deduct 10 percent which will be your percentage/pay on
Payment processed.
3. Forward balance after deduction of percentage/pay to any
of our company branch you are instructed send payment to
(Payment is either By Money Gram / Western Union Money Transfer).

HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?

10 percent from each operation! For instance: you receive
$2000 on our behalf. You will collect the money and
Keep $200 (10 percent from $2000 ) for yourself!
At the beginning your commission will equal 10%, though later it
will increase up to 12%!

DO YOU NEED TO PAY FOR THE TRANSFER FEE FROM YOUR
PERCENTAGE?

No you do not have to; all necessary transfer fees should be
deducted from the Balance after you must have cashed and
deducted your 10 percent of total money Received.

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 $1000-$2000 monthly depending on time
you will spend for this job. You do not need any capital to
start.
You can do the Work easily without leaving or affecting your
present Job 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)
If you are interested in our offer, and would like to work
for Beijing Richcash Textile Co.Ltd.

Kindly fill the application below.

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM

First Name______________ Middle Name______________

Last
Name____________

Residential
Address______

City _________________State _____Zip
_____________

Home
Telephone Number

Personal cell phone
Number______Gender ___________ Marital Status
date of birth ____

Nationality
______________________

Are you a U.S citizen (or U.K) or otherwise authorized to work in the
U.S.A (or U.K) _______

Please note: only interested applicants should respond and
check your email back for response within 24 hours...... and i
will like you to reply your EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM to this
email address below :wu.fengxin@brtclimited.com

Mr. Wu Fengxin
Beijing Richcash Textile Co.Ltd.
http://www.richtextile.com

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