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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: FU CHANG <cliffdean2000@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: fuchang001@netscape.net
Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 11:41:46 +0100
Subject: REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED


FROM THE DESK OF Mr.Fu Chang
Company Accountant
Ciemens Import/Export Company.
CHINA).

This mail is serving as an invitation to treat with the above named
company. I will not fail to state that I am sorry for encroaching in your
privacy.Ciemens Import/Export Company For nearly 70 years, Ciemens has
been helping businesses do business better. Ciemens business is developing
office automation solutions which enable individuals and organisations to
improve the quality and productivity of office communications
Over the years we have accumulated invaluable experience in our business
and we are proud to claim we are second to none.
Our line of business includes office equipment technology Communication
Accessories,Cocoa,raw materials,steel and other products for world
trade.Over the years we have limited countries where our products are been
exported, due to the quality of our products we have sucessfully some few
customers in the America continent.

Due to the increase in demand of our products in America,Canada, And
Europe, we have decided to move our products fully into the continent of
America And Europe. By so doing, we are searching for reliable
persons/companies who can act as a DISTRIBUTOR/RECEIVING OFFICER who will act as medium of reach between our customers and us in their area of
locality.

Note that , you are entitled to 10% of whatever amount you receive from
customers who are making payments for outstanding invoices on behalf of
the company. Our account officer 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 OFFICER in the above location and your locality,
please fill out this form below:

Ciemens Import/Export Company.Distributor/Receiving account Form

1. Title please select Ms/Mr/Mrs/Dr
2. First Name:...........................................................
3. Surname:...............................................................
4. Age: Please select 25-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56 +
5. Relevant Experience:...........................................
.............................................................................
..............................................................................
6. Company Background:..........................................
..............................................................................
..............................................................................
..............................................................................
..............................................................................
7. Postal Address:......................................................
..............................................................................
8. Residential Address:.............................................
..............................................................................
9. Phone:.....................................................................
10. Fax:.........................................................................

11. Email:......................................................................
12. Do you have an exclusive relationship with another Japan based company?
YES /NO

Please 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.
Respectfully Submitted,

Mr.Fu Chang
Company Accountant
Ciemens Import/Export Company.
Ciemens(CHINA)
Email:fuchang001@netscape.net
No.32, Zhongyang Rd.,
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
www.cmiec.com

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