419 scam: "Pat arts gallery"<infomides@mides.gob.pa> PAT ARTS GALLERY CO LTD...........REPRESENTATIVE

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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:
- "% commission" (Beware of any scheme that involves depositing checks or money orders or receiving wire transfers in your bank account and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere, for a percentage of 5-15% of the total. Such offers are *always* fraudulent and you will be liable for the entire amount when the checks, money orders or wire transfers turn out to be fraudulent. Any money already forwarded comes out of *your* pocket then. )
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a company representative scam. This type of job offer scam involves the cashing of fake checks and money orders. It could expose you to losses of tens of thousands of dollars as well as to the risk of criminal prosecution and (in some cases) imprisonment.

Fraud email example:

From: "Pat arts gallery" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <edmundsinfos@googlemail.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:47:27 -0000
Subject: PAT ARTS GALLERY CO LTD...........REPRESENTATIVE

PAT ARTS GALLERY CO., LTD
34, LANE 465, LIAN TSUEN RD.,
LIAN TSUEN LI, FONG YUE, TAIWAN.

Dear Sir/ Madam,
We are Art Company called PAT ART GALLERY situated in Taiwan, we have group of talented artists who deals in creation of fine artworks such as:
• Oil Painting
• Water Colour Painting
• Pencil work
• Natural Themes
• Traditional Scenes
• Animal Paintings and so on.

Emerald is determined on delivering the best quality, artworks and the most professional services to our clients; we have put forward ideas for the development of the industry and we have work very hard to bring our ideas to reality.
Currently we have reached big sales volume of our artworks in Asia; we are now trying to penetrate the United States of America and Europe.
Despite the fact that we are new in this part of the world, we already have regular clients from the USA, ENGLAND, FRANCE and the rest of Europe.

WHY WE NEED YOUR SERVICE

The international money transfer tax for small company like us in Taiwan is 25%, whereas for individuals it is only 5.5%. There is no sense for us to work this way, while tax for international money transfer made by a private individual is 5.5%.
We are seeking your services as a REPRESENTATIVE; to receive payment for our Artworks from companies and individuals within these countries: USA, ENGLAND, FRANCE and the rest of EUROPE.

TYPES OF PAYMENT
Payments are usually in the form of bank transfer or cheques.
COMMISSION/ SALARY
You are entitled to 10% of any amount of payment you receive on behalf of the company.
Example: If you receive 4000 EUR, your commission will be 400EUR and the remaining funds will be transferred to the company.

JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
1. Receive payment from clients either by cheque or wire transfer
2. Cash the payments at your Bank
3. Deduct 10% which will be your commission on each payment processed.
4. Transfer the balance after deduction of your 10% commission to our office which shall be provided by us as soon as the fund becomes available.
You must be 18 years old or older,legally capable to work 3-4 hours per week and must be responsible With PC knowledge e-mail and internet experience (minimal).

ADVANTAGES
You do not have to go out as you will work as an independent contractor right from your home and your job is absolutely legal.
You can earn up to 3000 EUR - 4000 EUR monthly depending on the amount of transactions you process.
You can do the Work easily without leaving or affecting your present Job.
Thank you for reading this offer, if interested kindly contacts us through the E-mail
Sincerely,

Lloyd Peter
Management Officer.

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