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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Brian Watts" <brianwatts07@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 17:43:00 +0000
Subject: REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED


BRIAN WATTS,
Marketing manager,
MAJEUR ARTS AND CRAFTS, CO.LTD,
13 Dale House,
London SE162PT,
United Kingdom.

This mail is serving as an invitation to treat with the above named company.
Our company was established in May 1, 2002. Over the years we have
accumulated invaluable experience in our business and we are proud to claim
we are second to none.
Due to the increase in demands of our products in America and Canada,
Europe
we have decided to move our products fully into the continent of America &
Europe. By so doing,we are searching for reliable persons/companies who can
act as a RECEIVING PAYMENTS AGENT who will act as medium of reach between
our customers and us in their area of locality.Note that, if finally
aprroved as our Representative, you are entitled to an annual income of
$24,000USD and 10% of whatever amount you receive from customers who are
making payments for outstanding invoices on behalf of the company. Our
PRESIDENT/CEO will convey to you the medium which you will use to
remit any funds received on our behalf.
If you are interested in being a REPRESENTATIVE/ AGENT in the above location
and your locality, please contact the PRESIDENT/CEO, Dr Martin Peters at
drmartinpeters2005@rediffmail.com for approval as regards this company.And
also let us know the best time to reach you on phone especially
as we have a difference in time.
Thank you for your time.
BRIAN WATTS,
Marketing manager,
MAJEUR ARTS AND CRAFTS, CO.LTD,
13 Dale House,
London SE162PT,
United Kingdom.


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