419 scam: terryhope005 <terryhope005@gmail.com> EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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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:

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 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: terryhope005 <terryhope005@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 06:25:18 -0700
Subject: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

I am Terry Hope , I am a Financial Consultant Agent for BAIN GROUP OF
COMPANY that is based in the UK .Our Company is looking for a
competent worker that is honest, sincere and trustworthy that will
be acting on their behalf in the UNITED STATES. The job is not a
stressful job; it will only be taking less than thirty minutes of your
time.

It is part of our company goals that people can actually work from
their home and earn good income and numerous reputable companies are
now adopting this system.

You will be performing the responsibility of a Cashier from the
comfort of your home and it will not in anyway affect your present
occupation.

The company will be paying 10% on each transaction handled on their
behalf and will amount to $4,500 monthly.Let me know if you are
interested or not and if you need more information, contact me.

NOTE: NO FEE WILL BE REQUIRED FROM YOU. I AM NOT A RECRUITING AGENT
BUT I AM ONE OF THE COMPANY WORKERS. THE COMPANY IS IN NEED OF SOMEONE
THAT IS CAPABLE OF DISCHARGING THEIR DUTIES EFFICIENTLY.

I am also one of the company workers but am unable to perform
effectively because of the increasing number of the company client and
the nature of our company service tolerate no
delay.

Our company has authorized me to look for someone that will be
performing the following functions on their behalf:

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 by Western Union Money Transfer).

How much you will earn:

10% from each operation! For instance: you receive 2000USD via
check,bank draft or money orders on our company behalf. You will cash
the money deduct 200USD (10% from 2000USD) for yourself! At the
beginning your commission will equal 10%, though later it will
increase up to 12% or more depending on how
fast.sincere,competent,efficient and capable you are in handling
payment on our company behalf.

I hope you are a sincere and honest person that i can provide with
this opportunity that is why i have to email you. The only
requirements are honesty, sincerity, competency and efficiency.

NOTE: THE NATURE OF THE JOB WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR PRESENT JOB OR
OCCUPATION BUT IT WILL EARN YOU ADDITIONAL INCOME AND IT WILL NOT TAKE
MUCH OF YOUR TIME. YOU WILL TRAVEL NO WHERE TO GET STARTED AND YOU
WILL NOT PAY ANY FEE OR CHARGES BUT ALL THAT IS NEEDED FROM YOU IS
HONESTY AND SINCERITY. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, LET ME HAVE YOUR CONTACT
INFORMATION IN THIS ORDER:

NAME:
HOME ADDRESS (NOT P.O BOX ADDRESS):
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
COUNTRY:
PHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
PRESENT OCCUPATION:
AGE:

I will fax the above information to the company upon receiving it from
you and one of the company secretaries will contact you with more
information upon receiving
it.

Thanks
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