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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: "Dr. Beate Schmidt" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <flexglobe017@consultant.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2017 07:37:50 -0700
Subject: Job Offer

Hello,
 
 
My Name is Beate Schmidt from FLEXGLOBE CONSULTANT,  We have an assignment as a D e t e c t i v e Shopper for you in your area.
 
 
If you are interested. We will like you to confirm your details:
 
 
 
1. Full Name :
2. Addresss :
3. City:
4. State:
5. Country:
&  ZIP:
6. Occupation:
7. Age :
8. E-Mail :
9. Cell and Home Phone :
 
 
 
PAYMENT TERMS:
Your payment would be sent to you per Assignment which is ($300) Also you will be provided with all expense money for the shopping  and other expenses incurred during the course of your  assignment. All the tools you will needing would be provided to you  with details on every  assignment.
 
 
 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFICIENCY.YOUR RESPONSE IS NEEDED TO  FACILITATE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION.
We look forward to working with you and await your prompt response
 
 
 
Regards
 
Regards,
Dr. Beate Schmidt
FLEXGLOBE CONSULTANT

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