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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:

Fraud email example:

From: Michael Gifford <infosvice1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Michael Gifford <mlgfford@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2015 04:56:13 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Work From Home: Job Offer!



Greetings,

It is my pleasure to write you in respect of ArtGraphica, London , United Kingdom . We produce and export high quality textile materials, fine art prints, posters, framed arts and gifts
items. We are seeking for reliable representatives that is trustworthy and reliable, who can help us establish a medium of getting to our customers in USA & CANADA .
 
You shall be
receiving all forms of payment on our behalf from our customers, as our representative. It does not effect your present job, it's strictly online job and
absolutely legal. You shall have ten percent commission on every payment made through you as your remuneration. You could make over 1,200 U.S dollars weekly
depending on your response to the job.
 
We are grateful for your attention. Your email was forwarded by monster company at our request, because you or somebody else has subscribed for the delivery of the job offers on the Internet.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:
 
1. Receive payment from customers
2. Process Payments
3. Deduct 10% which will be your commission/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
 
 
If you are interested, please furnish us with the following details below:

1. FULL NAMES
2. RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS (Not P.O. Box)
3. Bank Name
4. Bank Address
5. Account numbers
6. Routine Numbers
7, Swift Code
8. Account Type (i.e Checking Account)
9. Account name
10. AGE
11. Sex
12. OCCUPATION
13. TELEPHONE NUMBER
14. FAX NUMBER
15. DO YOU HAVE ANY CRIMINAL
RECORD?
16. ARE YOU EMPLOYED?
17. HAVE YOU WORKED AS A REPRESENTATIVE BEFORE?
18. IF YES, IN WHAT CAPACITY?

You are also required to send us a scan copy of your ID for identification purpose.

Please note that we shall handle your personal information with confidentiality and discreet. Note importantly that we shall in no event nor for any reason give out your personal information to a third party. Here in ArtGraphica, accountability and transparency is our watchword.
 
If you are interested, please get back to me as soon as possible. We wish you good luck and happiness.
.
Friendly Regards,
Michael Gifford
For ArtGraphica,
London, United Kingdom

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