419 scam: "Mr. Kim Wong"<kimwong999@gmx.com> Part-Time 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:
- "money orders " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "money order " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "cheques " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
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.
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.
- kimwong019@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Kim Wong" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <kimwong909@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:57:55 -0500
Subject: Part-Time Job Offer

Hello Sir/Madam

My name is Kim Wong, The Owner of Kim Wong Trading LLC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I have been into Manufacturing of Fabrics,Textiles and Furniture Wares since

I was a little child that gives me about 23 years of experience, I majored in art in high school and took a few college art courses, Most of my work is done

in hand neatings mixed with Machine Embroidery.

I have recently added designing and creating artwork on the computer, I have been selling my Works for the last 3 years and have had my work featured on

trading cards, prints and in magazines. I have sold in galleries and to private collectors from all around the world, I am facing serious difficulties when

it comes to selling my works to Americans, they are always offering to pay with MONEY ORDERS OR CASHIER CHECKS which is difficult for me to cash here in

Malaysia.

I am looking for a sales representative in the United States, Canada and Europe who will be working for me as a part-time worker and I will be willing to pay

15% for every transaction and this will not affect your present job. I need someone who would help me receive payments from my customers in the united

states, Canada and Europe. I mean someone who is responsible and reliable, I am working on setting up a branch in the USA, Canada and Europe in the future.

for now I need a representative in these countries who will be handling the payment aspect for my company.

These payments are in money orders and cashier checks and they will come to you in your name, If you are willing to WORK as our representative, All you need

to do is cash the money orders and Cashier Checks, deduct your 15% and wire the rest to my company cashier here in Malaysia.

If you are interested in this PART TIME JOB OFFER, Please get back to me as soon as possible with the information below to: kimwong019@gmail.com

1.Your Full Name:
2.Your Full Home Address:
3.Your Direct Cell, Home and Office Number:
4.Your Age:
5.Gender:
6.Present Occupation:
7.Your Marital Status:

This job will not cost you any amount, you are to receive payments from customers for my company which will be sent to you by FedEx or Ups from my debtors,

which would come in Money Order and cashier Cheques or directly into your bank depending on the of the payment my customers wants to use, then you are to

cash it, deduct your 15% and wire the balance back to us.

NOTE: All charges to wire the Balance to us will be deducted from our money, so you are rest assured that you wouldn't spend a dime out of your 15% or your

personal money.

Thanks for your assistant and God bless,

Mr Kim Wong
Kim Wong Trading LLC
Lot 925 Jalan Kepong
Kuala Lumpur 52100 Malaysia

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