419 scam: "Anthony Livingstone"<info@surveyshopping-us.co.cc> **Become a survey shopper, no application fee required*

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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:
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "moneygram" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
MoneyGram money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. Along with Western Union it is a preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: "Anthony Livingstone" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <service@surveyshopping-us.co.cc>
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:33:04 -0600
Subject: **Become a survey shopper, no application fee required*

Hi,

Survey Shopping Inc® is accepting applications for qualified individuals to become survey shoppers. It's fun and rewarding. You are never obligated to accept an assignment.

There is no charge to become a shopper and you do not need any previous experience. After you sign up, you will have access to training materials via e-mail, fax or postal mail.

ABOUT US

Survey Shopping Inc® is the premier survey shopping company; serving clients across America and Canada with over 200,000 shoppers available and ready to help businesses better serve their customers. Continual investment in the latest internet and communication technologies coupled with over 16 years of know-how means working with Survey Shopping Surveys Inc® is a satisfying and rewarding experience.

Stores and organizations such as The Gap, Walmart, Pizza Hut, and Bank One amongst many others pay for Survey 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.

Survey Shopping Surveys Inc® NEVER charges fees to the shopper. Training, tips for improvement, and shopping opportunities are provided free to registered shoppers. Survey shoppers are either paid a
pre-arranged fee for a particular shop, a reimbursement for a purchase or a combination of both. Survey Shopping Surveys Inc® has available for immediate assignment an inspection of the customer service of any Walmart in your area.

During this shop you will visit the location and make several observations as regards the customer service.

You will be required to interact with the shop clerk. You may conduct the shop alone or as a couple. Survey shoppers get paid within a range of between $350 - $600 per assignment.

Kindly fill out the application form located below and we will send you an acknowledgement message soon as we receive your application.

Fill out the requested information below and send as a reply to service@surveyshopping-us.co.cc

First Name................................................

Middle Name.............................................

Last Name.................................................

Mailing Address................................................

City............................

State............................

Zip Code..................................

Cell Phone Number..................................

Home Phone Number..................................

Age..(Sorry to ask)..........

Current Occupation.....................................

E-mail address.............................

How often do you check your email in a day/week?..........

Type *Yes* in front of two selected shops where you will be completing your first assignments.

AVAILABILITY:

Which two of these can you start with?

Western Union outlet...................

Walmart outlet......................

Moneygram outlet..................

All correspondence should be forwarded to: service@surveyshopping-us.co.cc

Kindest regards
Anthony Livingstone
Survey Shopping Inc®

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