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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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Fraud email example:

From: "China Newstar Stone Company Limited" <organisation@chinanewstarworld.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2005 17:59:39 +0000
Subject: Partnership/Representative Required!!!

Dear Sir/Madam,

I represent CHINA NEWSTAR STONE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY LIMITED based in
CHINA. My company Supply Kitchen and bathroom products such as
stainless steel and ceramic series products and other products for
world trade.We are searching for representatives who can help us
establish a medium of getting to our customers in Europe and America as
well as making payments through you as our payment officer. It is upon
this note that we seek your assistance to stand as our representative
in your country.
Note that, as our representative, you will receive 10% of whatever
amount you clear for the company and the balance will be paid into an
account we will avail to you. Please, to facilitate the conclusion of
this transaction if accepted, do send me promptly by email:
chinanewstar@3xl.net
following:
(1)Your full names,
(2)Contact address and,Phone/fax numbers,
(3)Nationallity.
Thank you for your time
Very Respectfully,
Mr.Chang Lee Pu
MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO
CHINA NEWSTAR STONE COMPANY.


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