419 scam: "Thomas Jude"<megaech.computers@w.cn> JOB OFFER **

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "here in united kingdom" (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- +447011162800 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
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.
- c.megatech@yahoo.es (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Thomas Jude" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <c.megatech@yahoo.es>
Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 09:54:06 +0200
Subject: JOB OFFER **

Megatech Computers
236 Southwell Road East
Rainworth
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire.
NG21 0EQ
United Kingdom.
www.megatechcomputers.co.uk
Tel;+44 7011162800

Dear Sir/Madam

I am Mr Thomas Jude,the Manager (International Operations) of Megatech Computers, UK.We are an Information Communications Technology company providing businesses and home users with a professional and cost effective solution to all I. T. Problems by offering both in-house and on-site services, to America , Canada , Australia and some other European countries.

We are presently having problems handling our logistics from America and Canada as well as trying to tackle how our payments are remitted to us back here in United Kingdom . hence, we need to recruit a Book-Keeper/Representative. I like to know if you will be interested in working online from home and get paid weekly without creating inconvenience to your present job. As a book-keeper/Representative for the company all you have to do are below:

JOB DESCRIPTION
*. Recieve Documents/Payments in form of Certified Check, Money Order, Bank Draft.
*. Deduct 10% which will be your percentage
*. Forward balance after deduction of percentage to the company.

BENEFITS ARE AS FOLLOWS:-
* The average monthly income is about $3000 to $4000.
* No form of investments from you.
* This job takes Less than 1-2 hours per day.
* You do not pay any form of taxes.

Kindly get back to me as soon as possible if you are interested in this job offer with your:

*RECEIVING PAYMENT ACCOUNT FORM *
Title : Ms/ Mr/ Mrs/ Dr: .........................
First Name:.......................................
Surname:..........................................
Age: 18-65+ : ....................................
Relevant Experience:..............................
Contact Home Address:...
State/City:....:..................................
Zip Code:....:....................................
(No Postal Address Please)
Country:....:.....................................
Phone Number:.....................................
Fax Number:.......................................
*Do you have an exclusive relationship with another United Kingdom based company? YES /NO.

Your provided information will be sent for the first internal screening and comparation of applicant's information. Please if you are interested in this position don't hesitate to get back to me by e-mail : c.megatech@yahoo.es

Regards
The Manager
Thomas Jude
c.megatech@yahoo.es

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