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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Fraud email example:

From: "La Tazza Ltd" <latazza_ltd05@msn.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 02:42:03 +0000
Subject: Administrative Assistance Needed...

Dear Sir/Madam,

I represent LA TAZZA LTD based in the UK. My company export glasses (wine / beer etc...) decanters and other unusual tableware for both the home and professional markets. for world trade. What we really require is someone who can represent this company in Europe and America We have been having problems with clients in these regions because they are politely refusing to pay for shipments on one excuse or the other so we need a representative that can assist us in clearing our money in their respective countries.

Most of our customers pay out in cheques and we do not have an account in your country that will clear this money.

It is upon this note that we seek your assistance as our representative in your country.

Be informed that as our representative, you will receive 10% of whatever amount you clear for the company and the balance will be paid into an account we will avail to you.

This job is rather easy and does not require a lot of expertise.

If you are interested in this business offer, please email me on this email address below: (tim_wright001@inmail24.com)

Very Respectfully,

Mr. Tim Wright
Managing Director
Goods for Import/Export
Freight Fwdg. Svcs.

Website: http://www.latazza.co.uk
Address: P.O Box 14 Upton upon Severn Worcestershire,
United Kingdom.

 

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