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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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Please note about this email:

Fraud email example:

From: "CUSTOMER SERVICE" <manager@sinosteelcompanyworld.com>
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 11:42:44 +0000
Subject: SINOSTEEL TRADING COMPANY

 
SINOSTEEL TRADING COMPANY
 
Dear Sir/Madam,
 
We are a production, import and export company searching for representatives who can help us establish a medium of getting to our customers from Europe and America as well as making payments through you to us. We also need clients who require our products in theses areas.
If you are interested in transacting business with us, contact us for more information through:
 
Email: sinosteelcorp@walla.com

COMPANY ADDRESS: 38 HUANG HE ROAD, ZHNGZHOU,
HENAN, CHINA 100031.
 
We can negotiate the mode of payment for goods and services subject to your satisfaction.
 
Thank you.
Mr. Yang Xiaolin.
General Manager.

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