419 scam: "Mr. Mark Miller"<test@china-eternal.com> Job Opportunity

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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 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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- +447011183454 (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.
- markcommdr010@aol.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Mark Miller" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <markcommdr010@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 03:42:03 +0100
Subject: Job Opportunity

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have an employment for you. Its a part time/temporary job. It would not disturb your present employment. It is not a hard work. It is very reasonable, realistic and legit. This position is perfect for anyone who has spare time and needs to earn extra income. Have you heard about FOREX? My company is into FOREX, SHARES, BONDS AND PUBLIC OFFERS. Because we have a very large customer base in the United States/ Canada and Australia, we need more hands to help us in Data entry jobs (from home) and payment/cash management. The job requires no previous experience in any particular field. NO experience is needed. Training is provided.
However, the following skills are desirable:
1) A computer with internet and a valid email account
2) Basic knowledge of the internet
3) Motivation to earn extra cash.
As this job is entirely online (ONLY when you receive payments at your residence, have it cashed at your bank and funds remitted to us), you will need to know how to use the internet and have the motivation to put in a couple hours a week. Ad Responses typically take just a few minutes to process, and you are paid per how much money you manage for us. If you process 3 payments of $3,000 each a week you can easily make $900 a week! That is, you will earn 10% of how much profit we make through you.
If this interests you, please respond to my email and I will forward you more information. There are only a few positions still available, so respond promptly.
For everyone who wants to be their own boss or just make extra income; This is an independent job; you set your own schedule and earn your own salary! Are you up to the challenge ?
Please only SERIOUS applicants.
N/B: IF INTERESTED PLEASE REPLY TO MR. MARK MILLER AT markcommdr010@aol.com WITH THE DETAILS BELOW:

=============APPLICATION FORM FOR MILLER TRADES LTD.==================
FULL NAMES: __________________
GENDER:______________
DATE OF BIRTH:___________________COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE:___________________
HOME ADDRESS (Where payment will be sent to {NO P.O BOX ADDRESS} ) STREET:_________________________________
CITY:____________STATE:______________ZIP CODE:_________
TELEPHONE NUMBER(S):____________
BANK TRANSFER : IF YOU CHOOSE TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS IN FORM OF BANK TRANSFERS;
SPECIFY THE BANK NAME AND ACCOUNT TYPE.

Thank you for your time.
I Await Your Urgent Response.
Mr. Mark Miller
Miller Trades Ltd.
London.
Contact Phone Number : +44 7011 183454

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