419 scam: "Susan Rhodes"<amymage@yahoo.com> JOB AVAILABLE!! j1

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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:
- "deadline" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "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. )
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.
- gfkmysteryshopperteam@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- above to the e-mail address given below: gfkmysteryshopperteam@aol.com gfknop@aol.com n:b - if you know that you are not going to (Aol; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- gfknop@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Susan Rhodes" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <gfknop@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:19:03 -0800
Subject: JOB AVAILABLE!! j1

POSITION TITLE: Mystery Shopper
AVAILABILITY: Open
START DATE: 01/23/2014
COMMISSION: $ 350 Per Week

Dear Sir/ Ma

Make a Difference: Become a Mystery Shopper (Secret Shopper) !!

Mystery Shopping, which is also referred to as Secret Shopping, is an information-

gathering service that allows companies to gather first-hand information about their

business. Merchandising jobs involve light, hands on work with the products stores sell. We

are constantly looking for observant, conscientious people with strong attention to detail to

conduct our mystery shopping, secret shopping or merchandising jobs in well-known stores,

restaurants, theatres and banks in your community. By becoming a secret shopper, you will

conduct important studies, such as operational evaluations, theatre
checks and retail audits that allow our clients to improve their on-site experience for their

customers. You’re in control.

How Mystery Shopping and Merchandising Work:

Our mystery shoppers, or secret shoppers, are independent contractors who typically enter our

client's locations anonymously, conduct themselves normally inside the location, evaluate a

variety of criteria on their experience and then fill out our Form Below, which is reviewed,

processed and passed on to our client, but as an independent contractor, you can always add

ideas to improve work survey analysis.

Qualities of a good Mystery Shopper:

Loves to go shopping
Is fair and objective
Is ON TIME
Is very observant and able to focus on details
Is fairly intelligent
Has patience
Is detail oriented
Is practical
Types well
Is trustworthy
Explains well in writing
Is discreet
Loves to learn

Handles deadlines:

Has full internet access (at home or at work) We presently have a couple of outstanding

contracts, which means you will be directed to outlets, firms and corporate bodies to report

on your experience by forwarding us a mail.

PLEASE NOTE: You will be provided funds in advance for any upcoming survey via Checks ,

Money Order and Wire Transactions to cover expenses. Mystery Shopping is fun and exciting but

also must be approached very seriously and is definitely not for everyone.

If you are interested in applying for consideration as a Mystery Shopper do Fill out the Form

Below.

Full Name:
Gender:
Address (NO POBOX):
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone Number:
Age:
Occupation:
Email Address :

As soon as we receive your information we will add you to our database and we will look for

locations in your area that needs to be evaluated.Send the Information requested above to the

E-mail address given below:

gfkmysteryshopperteam@aol.com
gfknop@aol.com

N:B - IF YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE CHECKING YOUR MAIL AND REPLYING THEM ON A

DAILY BASIS, THEN YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED FOR THIS OFFER

Your response would be highly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Gfk Mystery Shopping
The Mystery Shopper Team
Email- gfknop@aol.com
Email- gfkmysteryshopper@aol.com
Email- gfkmysteryshopperteam@aol.com
website- http://gfkm.zohosites.com
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