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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: <ftpkillers@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 03 May 2007 04:26:51 -0600
Subject: REPRESENTATIVE AGENT NEEDED

Kodama Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

This mail is serving as an invitation to treat with the above named
company.

Our company was established in March 8, 1946. 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 demand 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 approved as our Representative, 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 accredited Attorney in Netherlands 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 send the following information via
email to:
------------------------------------------------

E-mail: kodamaexport@aim.com
------------------------------------------------

Please also let us know the best time to reach you on phone especially
as we have a different time. Thank you for your time.

NOTE: Always check your e-mail urgently to avoid much delay to the
company.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
MR. SUSUMU UKAWA
PRESIDENT- Kodama Chemical Industry Co., Ltd


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