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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: "Tom Faue" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <hp1002345@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:22:37 +0100
Subject: Offering Part time/Full time Employment for Personal assistant Position(ex)

Candidate,

My Name is Tom Faue, A Canadian/American citizen. I am a Sculptural artist.
At this time of the year, its exceedingly a busy time for me, and I
find myself constantly travelling out of the Country for exhibitions,
auctions, deliveries et all as such that I sort the services of a
Personal Assistant to handle my business errands.

I do not require that you resume to an office, leave
your current employment, Wherever you reside In Canada
does not affect your application for this position. I am looking for
someone that can handle my business errands during his or her spare
time whila am stil away.


Here is a list of responsibilities that I would require you bear on my
behalf:
1: Receive payments made for my Sculptures and process them on my behalf
2: Receive my mail and drop them off at the post office or shipping
center. All expenses and shipping charges will be covered by me.
3: Sit for delivery at home or pick up items at a post office near
you at your convenience. When you get my mail or receive packages on
my behalf you are free to open them to check contents in order to
guarantee your trust and confidence In me.


The contents of the mail and the packages are specifically art
materials and paintings as well as personal letters. No
heavy packages are involved.


If you decide to accept this position or you are able to offer me any
of the responsibilities I have listed above,
Please provide me with the following details

Full Name:
Full Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone No:
Cell No:
Age:
Work Status:
Email address:


EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A. Being honest and trustworthy.
B. Ability to work 15 to 20 hours a month
C Ability to check your EMAIL 3 to 5 times daily.


REMUNERATION: $400 Weekly.
Please note that this job DOES NOT require any financial obligation
of any sort from you as I would be responsible for
all expenses. I also would have loved to meet you in person for now,
but am out of the country to the United States for the time being and
wont be back until January 21st.


I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Tom Faue

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