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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: "Marketing Department" <steve_howard@havelockinvest.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 22:31:23 +0000
Subject: COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED!!!

HAVELOCK INVESTMENTS LIMITED
#82 Bonneville Gardens
London, SW4 9LE
United Kingdom
Tel: +4470 319 47864
Fax: +44870 478 5045, +447025486030



Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Mr. Steve Howard; I represent HAVELOCK INVESTMENTS LIMITED
based in UK. My company markets and exports Polymeric Polygon and
other products for world trade.

We are searching for reliable representatives who can help us establish
a medium of getting to our customers in Europe America and Africa 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. For more you can visit the International company profile

http://www.icpcredit.com/ReportRequest.asp?sCompanyID=126507

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 that we will avail to you. Please, to facilitate the conclusion of
this transaction if accepted, do send me promptly by email or telephone
(+4470 319 47864 ) the following:


(1) Your full names,
(2) Age and Sex
(3) Contact address and, Phone/fax numbers.

Thank you for your time and anticipated cooperation.



Respectfully Yours,

Mr. Steve Howard
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
HAVELOCK INVESTMENTS LTD.
Tel: +4470 319 47864
Fax: +44870 478 5045, +447025486030



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