419 scam: "NHP LTD."<info@shell.com> Re: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:

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:
- "money laundering" ("anti-terrorist", "anti-money laundering" or "drug-free" certificates are a common way for criminals in fake lottery scams and other Advance Fee scams to get you to send money to them. There are no such certificates in the real banking world. )
- "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. )
- "money gram" (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 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.
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.
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.
- +8613735587630 (China, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "NHP LTD." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <harry.chu7675@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:05:52 -0700
Subject: Re:Job Opportunity

Nantong Helia Plastic Co., Ltd.
17-1106 CBD, No. 8 Taoyuan Road, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
Nantong/Jiangsu
China
226018
Telephone Number:86-513-85707817
Fax Number: 86-513-85707017
M.P:+86-137 3558 7630

Hello,

My name is Harry Chu of Nantong Helia Plastic co. ltd China we are in need of

company representatives in the U.S.A to help us process payments from

our customers at a commission.

Our Company needs a representative in the U.S.A who will serve as

our Agent in processing payments made out to us by our Customers, this is

because we make lots of supplies en bulk on credit to our customers and

experience a lot of delays in collating payments from them here in China direct

money wire to us by our customers has also had its challenges.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

1. Receive payment from Customers through online banking directly to your bank
account.

2. Deduct 10 percent which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.

3. Forward balance after deduction of your percentage to any of our

company branches worldwide as instructed by us.(Payment is either By Money Gram
/ Western

Union Money Transfer).

HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?

10 percent from each transaction!For instance if you receive $1000 on

our behalf you Keep $100 (10 percent from $1000) for yourself,at the beginning

your commission will be 10% though later it will increase up to 12%!

DO YOU NEED TO PAY FOR THE TRANSFER FEE FROM YOUR

PERCENTAGE?

No you do not have to; all necessary transfer fees should be deducted from

the Balance after you must have cashed and deducted your 10 percent of

total money Received.

Is this legal and not some sort of money laundering?

Our operations are 100% legal and we have been in business for many years

we realized we actually save more more by using company reps and all taxes

are paid for. we also comply with all international trade laws and Anti-

money laundery laws especially that of the U.S.A and China.

ADVANTAGES

You do not have to go out as you will work as an independent contractor

Right From your home / office. Your job is absolutely legal.

You can earn up To $ 500- $ 2000 monthly depending on time

you will spend for this job. You do not need any capital to start. You can

do the Work easily without leaving or affecting your present Job employees

who work hard have a Possibility to become managers.

Anyway our employees never leave us.

MAIN REQUIREMENTS.

18 years or older,
Legally capable(no criminal record)
Responsible,
Ready to work 3-4 hours per week. With PC knowledge
E-mail and Internet experience (minimal)

If you are interested in our offer please fill the application below.

PLEASE NOTE FORM CAN ONLY BE FILLED ON YOUR REPLY PAGE AFTER YOU CLICK

REPLY TO

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM

First Name:

Surname:

City:

State:

Zip code:

Mobile phone Number:

Gender:

Age:

Please note: only interested applicants should respond and please check

your email for response within 24 hours

Thank you,

Harry Chu

http://nthl2006.en.made-in-china.com/

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