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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- 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.
- mystery_shopperxq@icqmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Integrity Group Inc. " <shoppers7@me.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:18:25 -0800
Subject: Dear Applicant Your Resume Has Been Confirmed
MYS TERY SHOPPERS NEEDED FOR 2009/2010
My name is David Benton. I represent a large international company, and we are looking for new employees! Good customer service requires close collaboration with customers and agents as well as among business units. The Integrity Group Inc. solution portfolio helps our clients:
* Engage with customers in the way the customers choose
* Use customer knowledge to delivery personalized service
* Access expertise across the enterprise for one and done service
* Simplify operations and support
* Safeguard privacy and security
that’s why we are looking for people to represent our company in various regions.
Job description:
- receive and process payments coming from our clients;
- training and on-line support;
- internet and e-mail access.
Salary
we offer 2,300 USD + commission for the first month (trial period) and 3,000+ USD after.
If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity please send the form below, with your updated contact information, to: mystery_shopperxq@icqmail.com
and our managers will contact you as soon as possible.
---------------------F O R M _________F O R M------------------
Full name: ________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________
Preferred call time: _________________________________
---------------------F O R M _________F O R M------------------
We’ve found your resume at www.hotjobs.com. This letter confirms that your resume has been duly processed and your skills meet our basic requirements for Financial Manager vacancy.
Awaiting your prompt reply.
mystery_shopperxq@icqmail.com
Esq: David Benton
Integrity Group Inc.
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