419 scam: "Paul Spark"<info@crocus.ocn.ne.jp> BE OUR REPRESENTATIVE

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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:
- "cashiers check" (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.
- paul_spark@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Paul Spark" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <paul_spark@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 09:55:39 +0100
Subject: BE OUR REPRESENTATIVE

Attn: Sir/Madam

BENCH GROUP is a merchandising company. We are one of the fastest growing
Designing company based in UNITED KINGDOM.We design and produce Adult,kids
and Corporate wares.At BENCH GROUP we specialize in exporting quality products
at relatively low prices. But due to our ever-increasing customer base in US/Canada,
we at BENCH GROUP are searching for representatives to assist us in establishing a
medium to connect to our costumers more efficiently in US/Canada Region

BECNH GROUP evolved from a $1,000 investment into a $20+ billion technology services
industry leader. The people of BENCH GROUP deserve the credit.Vice Chairman Jeff Bench
said BENCH GROUP has always been just ordinary people who came here and achieved more
than they ever thought possible because of the opportunity and support they found.

JOB TASKS:
If you choose to join BENCH GROUP as a representative, your basic task will consist of
checking emails, processing orders and receiving payments from our customers on behalf of
BENCH GROUP though basically payments are often made out on Certified Cashiers
Check,Personal Check,Travelers Check and Money Orders.

MAIN REQUIREMENT
*18 years or older
*Legally capable
*Responsible
*Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.
*With PC knowledge
*E-mail and internet experience (minimal)
*We are not requesting for your Bank information's, SSN or any other personal information
from you, as what we need is a proof of seriousness.

WHAT YOU EARN
Note that for every transaction processed, you will receive 10% of the total amount. BENCH
GROUP price range starts at $902.45. At 10% you are guaranteed a minimum of $90+ per order.
We guarantee that you can start making money as early as in 2 weeks, and you don't need to
invest your money, just your spare time to process orders via email.

If you feel that you are a trust-worthy and earnest person and you want to work for BENCH
GROUP,Please email the following information below to: paul_spark@aol.com

(1)Your Full Names
(2)MAILING ADDRESS:
(3)Phone Number(Home and Mobile).
(4)Gender
(5)Occupation
(6)Age
As soon as you get back to us,we shall facilitate the conclusion of this proposal if accepted.
Please do also note that this job position can be very challenging and you should understand it.

We are only looking for persons who satisfy our requirements and will be an earnest assistant.

Kindly Get back to us NOW!!!

Yours Truly.

Paul Spark
Public Relation Officer
Bench Group.
http://www.bench.co.uk/

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