419 scam: "Bruce C. Wilson"<brucewilson@sify.com> MYSTERY SHOPPERS/STORE EVALUATORS NEEDED URGENT

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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:
- "brucewilson@job4u.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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Bruce C. Wilson" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <brucewilson@job4u.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:37:35 +0200
Subject: MYSTERY SHOPPERS/STORE EVALUATORS NEEDED URGENT

EBay Secret Shopper® LLC
2123 West industrial Estate
Santa Clara, CA

Good Day,
"We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you to participate"
Secret Shopper® is accepting applications for qualified individuals to become mystery shoppers.
It's fun and rewarding, and you choose when and where you want to shop.You are never obligated to
accept an assignment.There is no charge to become a shopper and you do not need previous experience.
After you sign up, you will have access to training materials via e-mail, fax or postal mail.

The assignment will pay $200.00 per duty
Kindly Fill Out the application form below and we will get back to you shortly
with the assignment:

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Full Name:
Address:(NOT PO BOX):
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Age:
Nationality:
Cell Phone Number:
Home Phone Number:
Present Occupation:
Alternate Email Address:

Please Reply to this E-mail below ASAP: brucewilson@job4u.com

Your response would be highly appreciated.
We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,

Employment Officer
Bruce C. Wilson
EBay Secret Shopper® LLC

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