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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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Please note about this email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Paul John" <companyrequest@grandimportcenter.net>
Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2005 23:42:57 +0000
Subject: URGENT REQUEST FOR COMPANY REPERSENTATIVE

GRAND IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY

Dear SIR/MADAM,

It is my pleasure to write to you in respect of our
Organization. We are experts in the sale of raw
Materials. We export into the
Canada/America and some parts Asia. We are searching for
Representatives who can help us establish a medium of
Getting our funds from our costumers in the
Canada/America/Asia as well as making payments through
These representatives to us.

Please if interested in transacting business in view of
Helping us, so our clients could make payment to you being
Our representative, we will be very glad. Compensations
Will be given and other benefits. Contact us for more
Information, If this proposal is acceptable to you. Please
Get back to us, so that remuneration can be worked out
For your services as our representative in
Canada/America/Asia as your location shall determine.

For further information and enquiries, you could write
Back to the vice president: JERRY STEVE
Email   : jerry_grandexports@hotmail.com

GRAND IMPORT AND  EXPORT COMPANY
We anticipate your earliest response in this regard.
Best regards,

MR JOHNSON
Secretary

GRAND IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY

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