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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: "U.S. Linen" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <private@switched.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:35:10 -0400
Subject: Re:Apply Now

Introduction
Linen Global Company a privately held firm engaged in trading, investment and operations in Tokyo, Japan and was established to provide its customers with easy access to quality goods. Our staff has extensive experience with its products and we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, reliability, and speed.

Our Mission
Our goal is to bring our products closer to the world. We have established links to numerous Companies who make or produce some of the best products on earth such as warehouse facilities and house hold equipments.

Company Profile
Linen Global Company is a young and dynamic company that has established itself as one of the most efficient traders in Japan. We take the hassle out of business transactions.

Current Business
Linen Global Company currently expanding into Europe and the United States,we have made a large client base in the U.S. but we face some inconveniences when it comes to selling to some of our Americans clients, they are always offering to pay with CHEQUES, CREDIT CARD, LINE OF CREDITS & ETRADE ACCOUNTS which is difficult for the company to cash here in Japan and we don't want to loose our clients either.

The company is therefore looking for representatives in the U.S who will be working as a part-time worker. This job requires someone who would help receive payments from customers in the U.S and get them processed at U.S. banks. The requirements for this position are honesty, dedication and reliability. However, arrangements are been put in place to set up an office in the U.S but for the time being the company needs a representative in the United States, who will be responsible for handling payments in American regions.

EMPLOYMENT DATA FORM
PERSONAL INFORMATION.

First name:
Last name:
Address(Line 1):
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Date of birth (yyyy -mm -dd):
Telephone number(s):

Send Details to: private@switched.com

NB. Before employment is granted, we will have to establish a mutual relationship with you in regards to social proactive life and achievement i.e. if you have a Mortgage Account or Equity Account, do notify us. This will enable us know how we can set up a fund rehabilitation for you as our staff for future references.


Regards,
Mr. B. Lee

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