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Questions regarding Suspicious Emails

The following is one of many emails I have been receiving from Africa and the UK. Would you have any idea what these correspondences are and if they are something illegal. I have not responded to any of them. Any Ideas? Saved a bunch.

Dear Candidate, We have a job offer available for you. I am Darnell Walker, Recruiting agent C&C Consultant Group Of Co., an establishment that deals in the import and export of Cocoa butter cream, Rubber, Cotton,textiles and fabric materials based in the UK. We are looking for a trustworthy representative in the United State that will aid as a link between us and our customers in US for getting and remitting our payments. I would like to know if you areinterested, respond only if you will like to work from home (part-time) and get paid weekly without leaving or affecting your present job. (PAY IS GOOD) if you are interested, forward the following info. to my email address which is :

Full Names.Mailing Address.(PO BOX NOT ALLOWED)City.Zip-Code.State.Tel:Gender.Present Occupation.Age.Email.Mode Of Identification.Country: I would be expecting your email ASAP if you are interested and want to know more about this job. Regards,Darnell WalkerFor: C&C Consultant Group Of Co


Asked on 11/05/07, 11:43 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Samuel J. Rabin, Jr. Samuel J. Rabin, Jr., P. A.

Re: Questions regarding Suspicious Emails

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The email appears to be an invitation for you to participate in a�scam� where you are the victim. There are many variations of this scam but they all generally end up with the people mailing you a bad check, asking you to cash it and forward them their share of the check. By the time the bank learns the check is bad, usually counterfeit or stolen, you have sent most of the money back to the person who sent it to you and you are on the hook with your bank for the full amount of the check. The old adage is true - if it sounds too good to be true it probably is too good to be true.

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Answered on 11/05/07, 8:15 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Questions regarding Suspicious Emails

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

These emails are nothing more than scams. No company in Africa is looking for untrained and unskilled representatives to pay them lots of monies to represent them in the United States. Legitimate companies would not scour the internet for representatives. Delete any and all emails before you become the next victim or fulfill the old adage "A fool and his money are soon parted".

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 11/05/07, 9:42 pm
Edward J. Chandler Law Office of Edward J. Chandler, P.A.

Re: Questions regarding Suspicious Emails

These are scams and can be sent to the FBI for investigation.

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Answered on 11/13/07, 12:17 pm
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: Questions regarding Suspicious Emails

They are just scams- delete them

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Answered on 11/05/07, 4:58 pm


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