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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.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- markpeter379@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: Online Hiring Center <info@LVEE.CN>
Reply-To: <markpeter667@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 22:50:26 +0200
Subject: Wal-Mart Stores - Online Hiring Center
Dear Prospective Shopper,
We are currently accepting limited number of applications from competent shoppers to evaluate Walmart Careers | Submit a Walmart Job Application OnlinE services and programs, both in-store and on their Website.
Job Description & Responsibilities;
As our shopper posing as normal customers, you will be required to visit the nearest outlet near you to perform specific tasks such as purchasing a product or using a service.
Funds will be provided in form of a Certified Check to cover the expenses of evaluating the outlet.
While there, you will secretly evaluate things like customer service, store cleanliness and quality of service rendered.
Upon completion of the survey you're to simply send us an E-mail with your rating of the store.
Payment Terms;
You will receive a flat sum of $400.00 per assignment. It's fun and rewarding. There is no charge to become a volunteer and You do not require any special skills for this opening.
Application Procedure;
We would like you to participate because it's Fun & Rewarding, please fill out the Application below as we hope to Welcome You to PineCone Research;
Names:
Street Address:
Apt/Suite/Other:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home Phone #:
Cell/Mobile Phone #:
Email:
Kindly respond back to the recruiting manager on: markpeter379@yahoo.com
Regards
Mark Peter
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