419 scam: "MCKENZIE MICRO FINANCE FIRM"<test@toolkitmachines.com> part time job needed.

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "money gram" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "money orders " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a company representative scam. This type of job offer scam involves the cashing of fake checks and money orders. It could expose you to losses of tens of thousands of dollars as well as to the risk of criminal prosecution and (in some cases) imprisonment.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: "MCKENZIE MICRO FINANCE FIRM" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mckenziemicrofinancefirmlii@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 04:36:20 -0800
Subject: part time job needed.

ATTENTION ,

My name is Mr.Walter Heusser CEO , I am the public relation and Personnel Manager of MCKENZIE MICRO FINANCE FIRM. We are looking for
a reliable professional across the United States and united kingdom.is a fabric and textile supplier in United Kingdom and we are currently
expanding our operations in the United States. But because of various banking and legal restrictions, we are unable to open commercial bank
accounts in every states. As such, MCKENZIE MICRO FINANCE FIRM. is recruiting worker to conduct simple banking transactions on our
behalf. The process is simple. If you are interested in working with us, here are the qualities of applicant we are searching for :

DEFINITION:

Perform responsible accounting clerical work involving the maintenance of financial or statistical records for the company's accounting
system.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices. Knowledge of spreadsheets and on-line accounting systems. Knowledge of accounting
forms and procedures of the institutions. Skill in operating office equipment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and apply
institutional and other policies accurately. Ability to perform arithmetic computations. Ability to gather and display data in
appropriate format and keep accurate records. Ability to exercise functional supervision over employees. Ability to communicate
effectively with staff and the public.

JOB DESCRIPTION?

1. Recieve payment from Clients
2. Cash Payments at your Bank
3. Deduct 10% which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.
4. Forward balance after deduction of percentage/pay to any of the
offices you will be contacted to send payment to (Payment is to be
forwarded either by Money Gram or Western Union Money Transfer).

HOW MUCH WILL YOU EARN?
10% from each operation! For instance: you receive $6000 via bank wire or money orders or certified bank draft on our behalf. You will
cash the money and keep $600 (10% from $6000) for yourself! At the beginning your commission will equal 10%, though later it will
increase up to 12%!

ADVANTAGES
You do not have to go out as you will work right from your home office/ home. Your job is absolutely legal. You can earn up to $4000-5000
monthly depending on time you will spend for this job. You do not need any capital to start. The employees who make efforts and work hard
have a strong possibility to become managers. Anyway our employees never leave us.

MAIN REQUIREMENTS

-18 years or older which you have scaled through
-Knowledge of book keeping and accounting
-Legally capable
-Responsible
-Ready to work 3-4 hours per week.
-With PC knowledge
-E-mail and internet experience (minimal)

Regards,

Mr.Walter Heusser (CEO)
2392344377
MCKENZIE MICRO FINANCE FIRM

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