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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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  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Jim Veera" <uawitha_machinerycoltd@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: uawithyamachinerycoltd2@yahoo.co.th
Date: Fri, 20 Jan 2006 07:51:40 -0900
Subject: RECEIVING AGENT NEEDED.

Dear Friend,
I represent Uawithya Machinery Co.,Ltd. is the leading supplier of
high quality Quarry Equipment and Commercial Explosives in Thailand.
Established since 1968 we have developed a skilled and dedicated team as
well as a reliable
network of 10 Service and Distribution Centers.

Uawithya is,sole Distributor for renowned World Class Manufacturers such as
Furukawa, Metso Minerals, Liebherr,Sandvik, Rammer,Pewag,Terex and
Wasagchemie,Due to long association with our suppliers and our thorough
understanding of the working condition in Thai Quarries; we are able to
offer a comprehensive service support for all of our products.in Thai
Quarries; we are able to offer a comprehensive service support for all of
our products.Uawithya is the owner of Chai Explosives;a full range
Explosives Manufacturer located in Pak Chong,Thailand.

It is upon this note that we are writing you this mail to seek your
assistance in representing our company in your locality as our RECEIVING
AGENT/REPRESENTATIVE.One who will act as a medium for our clients in those
locality to be reaching us with their payments and so on.

Note that as a receiving Agent of our company,You will be entitled to a 5%
comission of any amount you receive from our customers on behalf of the
company as payments for outstanding debts or goods that they are wanting to
buy ans an annual salary of $48,000.

We seek your honest cooperation and assistance to establish a cordial
relationship with our clients.To facilitate the conclusion of this
transaction if accepted,do send me by this email address:... the following:

1) Your Full name..............and present occupation.............
2) Telephone number..............and Fax..............
3) Contact address................
4) Age................
5) Marital status................
Thanks in anticipation.

Regards,
Mr.Jim Veera
chief executive
Uawithya Machinery Co.,Ltd
Tell:66-3742-8000
www.uawithya.com

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