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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: "John Paul" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <JPES051688@outlook.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2017 15:04:27 -0700
Subject: Mag-nite Shopping

How are you today?
Mag-nite Mystery Shopping was founded in 1986 to provide detailed management support to maximize every promotional dollar for each and every product we represent. It was determined that there was a need to coordinate and execute successfully on-shelf merchandising and in-store demonstrations.
My name is John Paul Jr., Human Resources Manager of Mag-nite Mystery Shopping,this is an awareness to let the public know that we have a vacancy position of a mystery shopper in our company.There is no charge to become a shopper,there are many secret shopping companies out there that ask you to pay "a small fee" to become a shopper. Don't do it!
At Mag-nite Elite Mystery Shopping, you will never pay to shop! We pay you!The assignment will pay you $250 or more on every assignment on a part time basis,and You will be earning $2000 or More Monthly, and you can make as much as you desire depending on how prompt and dedicated you are to your assignments.
PLEASE NOTE: You will be provided funds in advance for any upcoming survey via Checks, Money Order and Wire Transactions to cover expenses.
Mystery Shopping is fun and exciting but also must be approached very seriously and is definitely not for everyone.If you are interested in applying for consideration as a Mystery Shopper do Fill out below Form Space
Full Name:
Address(Full Physical Address):
City:
State:
Zip Code:
CellPhone Number:
Occupation:
Date of Birth:
Email Address:
As soon as we receive your information we will add you to our database and we will look for locations in your area that needs to be evaluated.
N:B  -  IF YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE CHECKING YOUR MAIL AND REPLYING THEM ON A DAILY BASIS, THEN YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED FOR THIS OFFER
Your response would be highly appreciated.
Thank you,
John Paul Jr..
Mag-nite Associates Inc

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