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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: teamgulf@emlrates-ae.net
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:28:45 +0100
Subject: PURCHASE ORDER

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am J SCHUESSLER from SANDERS TRADING COMPANY, One of your customers recommended your company to us and we would like to order some products or more depending on the price. we have gone through your company profile, and interest in dealing with your company on one of your products. The product model we are asking you to make for us , we have previously been supplied by a company in Guangzhou However, due to excessive demand, this supplier has been unable to meet up with the delivery schedules and the shortfall is beginning to bring a deficit on our part. Please note that Quality is very important to us.

We have taken a lot of time to go through your products and due-to the fact that our PO file is too large to send as attachment, herein is our company introduction and the list of items we wish to order.

Our Order placement Webpage:(http://rghost.net/53467311)

We expect to hear from you shortly to enable us offset with the purchase arrangement/agreement once the price is competitive and we get your assurance on the quality of the products.
I hope we can establish a long business relationship.

Awaiting your confirmation and your early response is highly appreciated

Thank You,

J SCHUESSLER
SALES MANAGER
SANDERS TRADING COMPANY
5600 Lindberg Drive
Loveland, CO 80538 USA
Phone: (800) 227-4224
Fax: (970) 669-2932

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