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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: "Universal Global Company Lid" <Rjenami@buse.ac.zw>
Reply-To: universalgloba@126.com
Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2014 15:09:50 +0300
Subject: PRODUCT REQUIRING..


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My name is Mr Williams from Universal Global Company Lid. I will like to
make an inquiry on your product please inform me on (minimum and maximum
order quantity and latest product catalog) Send it asap so that we can
place a trial order as requested.
Contact Email: universalgloba@126.com
Best Regard
Mr Daniel Williams
Purchase Manager
Universal Global company lid.
Grupa Topex Sp. z o.o. Sp.k.,
Street: ul. Pograniczna 2/4,
ZIP: 02-285
T +48 22 57 32 311


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