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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "Patricia Rourke" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <prourkeshop@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:08:55 -0800
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS....YOU HAVE BEEN OFFERED EMPLOYMENT!!!

Dear Job seeker,

Are you tired of siting and just watching the TV?
Are you tired of relying on friends for extra support?
Are you tired of waiting for that phone call for a job interview?

Here is an opportunity to make little money while you do some little assignment/secret survey for the company.

Here is an opportunity to make more money fast,easy and most especially, stress free!

We have decided to offer you an employment as a Mystery Shopper. ( Customer Service Position ). This is a random contact and your
response is needed to show your interest. If you have gotten this email sent to you earlier, please we apologies for the spam. If interested, Do respond.

About us :
We needs someone who can conduct surveys and evaluate other companies, shops,grocery stores. We get hired to go to other peoples companies and act like customers in order to know how the staffs are handling their services in relation to their customers. once we have a contract to do so, you would be directed to the company or outlet, and you would be given the funds you need to do the job(either purchase things or require services), after which you would write a comment on the staffs activities and give a detailed record of your experience

Our Company is a premier mystery shopping company, serving clients across America and Canada and Some Countries in Europe with over 1,000,000 shoppers available and ready to help businesses better serve their customers. Continual investment in the latest Internet and communication technologies coupled with over 10 years of know-how means working with Secret Shopper(R) is a satisfying and rewarding experience. Secret shopping as seen on CBS News, NBC News, Los Angeles Times, New York Times. Stores and organizations such as The Gap, Dell, Old Navy, Sears, Walmart, Pizza Hut, and Banks One amongst many others pay for Secret Shoppers to shop in their establishments and report their experiences. On top of being paid for shopping you are also allowed to keep purchases for free.

Mystery Shopper(R) NEVER charge fees to the shopper. Training, tips for improvement, and shopping opportunities are provided free to registered shoppers. Mystery shoppers are either paid a pre-arranged fee for a particular shop, a reimbursement for a purchase

Examples of details you would forward to us are
1) How long it took you to get services.
2) Smartness of the attendant
3)Customer service professionalism
4)Sometimes you might be required to upset the attendant, to see how they react to clients whey they get tensed. And we turn the information over to the company executives and they would carry out their own duties in improving there services.

Most companies employ our assistance when people give complains about their services, or when they feel there are needs for them to improve their customer service. your Identity would be kept confidential as the job states (secret shopper) you would be paid between $200 - $1000 for every duty you carry out, and bonus on your transportation allowance, and funds would be given to you if you have to dine as part of the duty.

Your job will be to evaluate and comment on customer service in a wide variety of shops,20 stores, restaurant and services in your area. No commitment is made on this job, and you would have flexible hours as it suits you. If you are interested do send in these information: So we can look at your distance from the locations which you have to put your service into, and your address would also be need for your payments.

Great Pay** Fun Work** Flexible Schedules**

No experience required.If you can shop-you are qualified!

- No any form of investment needed.
- Work does not affect any state of your current position.
- Work is available for both the able and disabled
- It takes about 2-3hrs online daily for update of duties.
- Must be 18 yrs of age and above.
- Must be computer literate
- Must be very honest and committed

NB: This a part time job and still enables you to work online freely.

If you are interested in this job, get back to us with your CV or full details which includes the following:

First name:
Middle name:
Last name:
Address: (NB: P.O box is not accepted)
City:
State & Zip code:
Country (If outside USA)
Home & Mobile phone number:
Fax: (If any)
Most frequent used email address: (If you have multiple)
Current job/work:
Age:
Do you have a credit card?:
Do you have an equity account?:

As part of our privacy policy, Your personal information shall be stored in our database and shall be kept strictly confidential, however, only your Name and Physical Address will be used when sending you payments for the assignments.

Thanks For Your Total Understanding and remember, your RESPONSE to this email is IMPORTANT , so that we can be sure you want to work for us.

Regards
Patricia Rourke
www.mysteryshoppersamerica.com
prourkeshop@gmail.com
Phone: +1-770-828-8625
Fax: +1-856-665-5761
Phone UK: +447024015601
Secret shopper Admin

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