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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: "Edward Woods" <ed_woods@teamwbc.net>
Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 23:15:55 +0000
Subject: Searching for Representatives.....

Good day,

I represent OANDO PLC AND OIL MARKETING COMPANY based in New Zealand. My
company markets and exports Polymeric Polyol 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 which will be provided
to you.

Please, to facilitate the conclusion of this transaction if accepted, do
send me
promptly by email the following:

(1) Your full names....
(2) Contact address....
(3) Phone/fax numbers....
(4) E-mail address....


Reply to this email add (woo_ed11@yahoo.co.nz)


Thank you for your time.

Very Respectfully,

Dr EDWARD WOODS.





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