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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: "Emmanuel Neruwana" (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:39:59 +0200
Subject: ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Hello
 
We are leading agency specialized in (Global) Customers on surveys assignment programs offering you a part time work from home, office, road, anywhere or country job offer with an attractive commission of 10% as our regional representative.
 
JOB POSITION
 
Mystery Shopper
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
 
No experience needed as instructions will be provided
 
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. You will receive funds from our clients
2. You deduct your 10% as a regional representative
3. You complete your assignment with the remaining %90 which you will be instructed
 
For South African residence: Assignments will be to evaluate below stores around you for shopping expirience.
 
Checkers, Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Pep store, Spar ect.
 
If you are interested in this job offer, send the below information to Mrs Angela Thompson for further details and job interview angela.thompson@contractor.net
 
First Name:
Other:
Last name:
Date of birth:
Sex:
Occupation:
Address:
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Phone number:
ID/License:
 
Regards
 
 
Emmanuel Neruwana
Scout manager

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