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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "deadline" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "KUAN POH SHYAN" <info@test.com>
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:53:51 -0700
Subject: RFQ Quotations of requirements-Samples for New Order Comex imports middle
east
Dear Sir/Madam
Attached please find our Request for Quotation :
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Please acknowledge the receipt of this mail
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Thanks in anticipation of your immediate response and usual support.
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Attachments:
RFQ scope of requirements.
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SMC standard terms and conditions
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Timeline is as below:1
RFQ issue date
02-04-2019
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samples =2013 if required
N/A
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Proposal and offer submission date
04-04-19
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Notes to vendor
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Vendor to attach datasheet or catalog of items for evaluation purpose.
Any offers or clarification received after the deadline will NOT be accepta=
ble neither reviewed, unless extended by SMC.
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SMC has the right to split the requirements as needed.
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Thanks and Regards
Malissa
OBETCTEC Supply, Inc.
307 Ma Business Park Drive | , TX | 77354
Phone: 281-356-9970 | Fax: 281-356-9971 | Cell: 713-410-1233
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