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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "daviesturner@fastwebmail.it" (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: "Mr. John Brook" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 22:12:55 -0800
Subject: Personal Asistant Needed(Part Time)
I am John Brook by name, a Unicef Regional Coordinator, I'm looking for someone that can be
trusted and reliable to work very well with, from USA and CANADA.
I am looking for someone who can handle my personal and business errandsat his/her spare time.
Someone who can offer me these services: Mail services: Receive my mails and have them organized.
Shop for Gifts, and post them for delivery, or pick items up at nearby post office at his/her convenience.
Let me know if you will be able to offer me any of these services. The Job is creative and innovative.
REQUIREMENTS:
1) 18 years or older
2) Legally capable
3) Responsible
4) Ready to work 3-4 hours per week
5) With PC knowledge
6) E-mail and Internet experience (minimal)
COMPESATION:
$800 Weekly Wages
Send an email to (daviesturner@fastwebmail.it) for further details about the opening.
Mr.John Brook.
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