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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "Origami Group" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <peter.clark3206@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2011 16:44:56 -0000
Subject: ***PART TIME JOB***

We have a mystery shopping assignment in your area and we would like you to
participate". The name of our company is Origami Group.


ABOUT US
Origmai Group is a premier mystery shopping company, serving clients across
America with over 50,000 shoppers available and ready to help businesses better
serve their customers. Continual investment in the latest internet and
communication technologies.

Secret shopping as seen on ABC NEWS, NBC NEWS, L.A.TIMES.
Stores and organizations such as The Gap, Walmart, Pizza Hut, and Bank. One
amongst many others pay for Secret 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. Secret Shopper(R) NEVER charge fees to the shopper.
Training, tips for improvement, and shopping opportunities are provided free to
registered shoppers. Mystery shoppers are either paid a pre-arranged fee for a
particular shop, a reimbursement for a purchase or a combination of both.

You will be required to interact with the shop clerk and the assignment will pay
$150.00/ Assignment

Kindly Fill Out the application form below if you are interested and we will get
back to you

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Full name:
Street Address: (NOT P.O Box)
Apartment #:
City, State, Zip Code:
Cell Phone Number:
Home Phone Number:
Email Address:
Sex:
Age:
Have you applied for a Mystery Shopper before (YES OR NO):

Best Regards
Peter Clark

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