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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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Fraud email example:

From: "SMITH DENES" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:29:57 -0700
Subject: PART TIME JOB OFFER

Good day,
If you have access to a computer and have up to three hours spare time
per-week. you can get paid. if you would like to work part or full time online,
and get paid weekly? If yes,then please read carefully.
ABOUT US
We are one of the world's leading suppliers of photonics-based solutions to
abroad range of commercial and scientific research customers. We design,
manufacture and market lasers, laser-based systems, precision optics and
related accessories for a diverse group of customers. Since our beginning in 1966,
we have expanded our business through a combination of internal growth and the
strategic acquisition of companies with related technologies.
JOB POSITION
We are currently seeking part or full time employees for our ever-growing
Accounts Receivable Department. Through extensive demographic research, we
have discovered a wealth of untapped human resources that, for one reason or
another, need the freedom to work from home. If this sounds like you, please read on,
and consider becoming part of our company family .As part of our ongoing
  Marketing Network,we seek capable individuals to work for us as our
representative.
You can easily make $700-$2000 or more in a week by working
for us as Sub-contractor in your geographical location, you will be in charge of
collecting payment on behalf of our affiliates and Small business
organizations that are registered under us. Does it sounds like your dream job? Well, it
certainly for 10,000+current members who are making $700- $2,000 weekly
online with this system.Note that no form of investment  is needed from you and
this job will take only 1-3 hours of your time per week.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY
1. Receive payment from Clients
2. Cash Payment at your Bank
3. Deduct 10%, which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.
4. Forward balance after deduction of percentage/pay to any of the offices
you will be contacted to send payment to/ or any of our clients overseas.
HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?
10% from each operation! For instance: you receive 7000 USD via checks on
our behalf. You will cash the money and keep 700 USD(10% from 7000 USD) for
yourself. Initially, your commission will be 10%, but will be reviewed with
time to 15%.
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
3000-4000 USD 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.The only thing here is that we need you to assure
us that you are reliable and trustworthy.
MAIN REQUIREMENTS
18 years or older legally capable and Responsible ready to work 3-4 hours per week.With PC knowledge e-mail and Internet  experience (minimal)And please know
that everything is absolutely legal. If you are interested in our offer, please respond with the following
details in order for us to reach you:
FULL NAME:
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER
SEX & AGE:
EMAIL:
Let us know if you are interested in working for us by forwarding to us
your contact information as soon as possible, as this is a very limited offer and
alot of applications are coming in daily. as soon as we receive your
information,we will fax it to our customers and you will begin making extra
income.
Hope to read back from you soonest.
Smith Denes
HRM.
Lakeland, Inc.
 

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