419 scam: "Opinion Outpost"<noreply@info.org> HI

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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.
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- dmark6473@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Opinion Outpost" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dmark6473@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:30:40 -0400
Subject: HI

Position Title: Customer Feedback Survey

Commission: $150 Per Survey

Start Date: Immediate

You have been invited to participate in our Business Evaluation Survey !!!!
$150 per survey

Opinion Outpost assigns over 150,000 in-store surveys each year and has provided
business evaluation services for over 15 years. It is free to sign up and we are
always looking for enthusiastic new shoppers.

Through our business evaluation surveys, Opinion Outpost delivers an accurate
picture of the customer experience, using on-profile people in real situations
to report on their interaction. Apply to join our panel and get
paid to shop, enjoy leisure activities, or have your say on customer service
standards.

If you would like to be considered for assignments, please fill out the Application below:

Full Names:
Address Line 1:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home Phone Number:
Cell / Mobile Phone Number:

Thank You,
Your response would be greatly appreciated, Thank you.
Note: Candidate from USA & Europe are allowed to apply for this offer.

Regards,
................
Evaluation Manager.
Www.Secretshopper.Com/info/CompanyInfo.asp
Greet America, Inc.
dmark6473@gmail.com

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