419 scam: "David Powell"<dpt751@yahoo.co.jp> Would You Like to Work from Home and get Paid?

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "money gram" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "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. )
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.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: "David Powell" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dpt752@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Thu, 16 May 2013 18:39:18 -0400
Subject: Would You Like to Work from Home and get Paid?

Dear Candidate!

My name is David Powell; I am the Personnel Manager of Toxic Ltd. We are looking for a reliable professional across the Europe. Toxico Ltd. is a fabric and textile supplier in United Kingdom and we are currently expanding our operations in the Europe However, because of various banking and legal restrictions, we are unable to open commercial bank accounts in every states. As such, Toxic Ltd. is recruiting worker to conduct simple banking transactions on our behalf. The process is simple. If you are interested in working with us, here are the qualities of applicant we are searching for:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of bookkeeping and spreadsheets on-line accounting systems, forms and procedures, Skill in operating office equipment, Ability to follow oral and written instructions and other policies accurately. Ability to perform arithmetic computations, Ability to gather and display data in appropriate format and keep accurate records, Ability to exercise functional supervision over employees, Ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS!
1. Receive payment from Clients
2. Cash Payments 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 (Payment is to be forwarded either by Money Gram or Western Union Money Transfer).

HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?
10% from each operation! For instance: you receive $5000 via cherubs or money orders on our behalf. You will cash the money and keep $500 (10% from $5000) for yourself! At the beginning your commission will equal 10%, though later it will increase up to 12%!

ADVANTAGES
You do not have to go out as you will work right from your home office. Your job is absolutely legal. You can earn up to $3000-4000 monthly depending on time you will spend for this job. You do not need any capital to start. The employees who make efforts and work hard have a strong possibility to become managers. Anyway our employees never leave us.

MAIN REQUIREMENTS
1. Name of applicant
2. Address
3. Phone Number
4. A copy of Applicant ID (Int'l Passport /Driver's License)
5. Age and current occupation

Thanks for your anticipated action. And we hope to hear back from you.

Best Regards,
David Powell
Personnel Manager
Toxic Ltd.

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