419 scam: RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY <rdoequipment@rdo.com> CAN YOU BE REPRESENTATIVE TO OUR COMPANY

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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:
- "deduct your 10%" (Beware of any scheme that involves depositing checks or money orders or receiving wire transfers in your bank account and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere, for a percentage of 5-15% of the total. Such offers are *always* fraudulent and you will be liable for the entire amount when the checks, money orders or wire transfers turn out to be fraudulent. Any money already forwarded comes out of *your* pocket then. )
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 mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447012970804 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY <rdoequipment@rdo.com>
Reply-To: rdoequiment.co@outlook.com
Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 15:58:20 +0000
Subject: CAN YOU BE REPRESENTATIVE TO OUR COMPANY

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RDO Equipment Co.
www.rdoequipment.com
Victoria Buildings,King Street,
Perth-shire PH7 3HB LONDON UK.

Dear Associate,

This form of job can be done part time and from your home since it doesn't
require much effort on your part as long as there is promptness and
efficiency on your side. Specific information about you will be required by
us for the safety of our funds and to certify your trust worthiness and
provision of these information on demand would facilitate your being given
the opportunity to do business with us. We also have a normal monthly
salary which is more favorable as well and always can be advance before the
end of the month after some transactions.

The company products are steel material supplied to companies and we are
using these medium to look for representatives who can Help to lay claims
of payment from our clients. We export our product into
America/Canada/Europe and Asia. We are searching for representatives who
can help us establish a medium of getting to our costumers, as well as
making payments through him/her to us. Subject to your satisfaction, you
will be given the opportunity to negotiate your mode of which we will pay
for your services as our representative all over the world.

Most of our customers pay out in checks and wire transfer, It is upon this
note that we seek your assistance to stand in as our representative in your
country to receive payment from our customers.Note that, as our
representative, you will receive 10% of whatever amount you clear for the
company and the balance will be paid to us. How to send our company 90%
balance will given to you, after you might have deduct your 10% of the
total sum.

Notify your interest by sending "I AM INTERESTED IN BECOMING A
REPRESENTATIVE TO OUR COMPANY and do fill the form below for accreditation
and acceptance of your application Further details/procedures will be made
known to you.

HERE IS THE APPLICATION FORM TO FILL.
Full Names:
Occupation:
Marital Status:
Age:
Sex:
Phone number:
Contact Address:
Email:
Country:
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Contact the company administrator for further instructions after
filling your form.
Head Administrative Dept.
Mr. Harry Morrison
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +447 012 970 804

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