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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: "Mr. Shungji Honda" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrshunji2003@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:04:59 +0100
Subject: International company seeks for representative

International company seeks for representative in USA and AUSTRALIA. Part-time
and full-time positions available.

The job is based on administrative/customer service support. Immediate need
for customer service representative seeking fun working environment,
opportunity for advancement and hands on training provided.

Will be responsible for supporting sales team, and resolving customer
related issues for consumer product/services Company.

Great benefits. No money required (we are serious company located in China;
we will never ask our representatives any money in prior).Salary:

- 3000 USD monthly income/part-time job- 5000 USD monthly income/full time
job Benefits: - No relocation required-

Competitive base pay- TAX refunded and all travel fees are repaid Please,
contact our HR department at (mrshunji2003@hotmail.com) if you are
interested.

Fill the name Below:
Full Name____________
Address _____________
Zip Code___________
State____________
City___________
Phone Number_____________
Age & Sex____________
Occupation___________
Nationality_____________

Best Regards,
Mr. Shungji Honda,
Sales Director,
Guangzhou Luye Fisheries Co., Ltd.
Address Furong Holiday Village Avenue, Shiling Town,
Huadu Section, Guangzhou, China.
shungjiihonda@gmail.com
Web site: http://www.luye-fisheries.com

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