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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Leonard Barnes" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <goodmomentqxe@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 16:39:46 -0500
Subject: Personal Assistance Needed

Hello,



I'm looking for someone who can handle my business & personal errands at his/her Spare time. Someone who can offer me these services:



* Mail services (Receive my mails and drop them off at UPS store or Post office)

* Shop for Gifts

* Bill payment (pay my bills on my behalf)

* Sit for delivery (at your home) or pick items up at nearby post office at your



Convenience.



Let me know if you will be able to offer me any or all of these services.I will love to meet up with you to talk about this job but I am currently away on business.

I am in London (England) so there will be no Interview. I will prepay you in advance to do my shopping. I will also have my Mails and packages forwarded to your address. If you will be unable to stay at home to get my mails, I can have it shipped to a post office near you and Then you can pick it up at your convenience.



The content of the packages are Art Materials and Paintings, clothings, business and personal letters. All expenses and taxes will be covered by me.

You will work between 15 to 20hrs a month.



The pay is $350 weekly. That is not a bad offer is it? I need your service because I am constantly out of town. I own an Art Gallery in London.I will be returning to USA in March so this process will be going on till then.



If you don't mind, I will meet up with you when I return and then we can talk about the possibility of making this long term.



Well, let me know if you are able to handle the position. I hope to hear from you soon.



I will email you the list and pictures of what to shop for when I am ready. No Heavy package is involved! You can do the shopping at any nearby store. You

will be shopping for Electronics and clothings.



I will provide clear set of instructions for each task I need done as well the Funds to cover them.



If I were to mail you money to do my shopping plus upfront payment for your services, where will you want it mailed to? How should your name appear on the

payment? Provide me with the following details listed below:



Full Name:

Full Address(No PO Box allowed):

City: State: Zip Code:

Home Phone:

Cell Phone:

Age:

Occupation(If any):



Thank you!

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