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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "MR.SUZUKI YAMAMOTO" <suzuki_yamamoto@sify.com>
Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2005 02:45:39 +0000
Subject: BE OUR COMPANY RECEIVING PAYMENTS AGENT!

FROM THE DESK OF
MR.SUZUKI YAMAMOTO.
JAPAN VAM & POVAL CO., LTD.
Tokiwa Building 29th floor 3-8,
Nihonbashi Hongokucho 3-chome,
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0044 ,Japan.

This mail is serving as an invitation to treat with the above named company.
Our company was established in May 1, 2002. Over the years we have
accumulated invaluable experience in our business and we are proud to claim
we are second to none.

Due to the increase in demand of our products in America and Canada, Europe
we have decided to move our products fully into the continent of America &
Europe. By so doing,we are searching for reliable persons/companies who can
act as a RECEIVING PAYMENTS AGENT who will act as medium of reach between
our customers and us in their area of locality.Note that, if finally
aprroved as our Representative, you are entitled to an annual income of
$24,000USD and 5% of whatever amount you receive from customers who are
making payments for outstanding invoices on behalf of the company. Our
account officer in Japan will convey to you the medium which you will use to
remit any funds received on our behalf.

If you are interested in being a REPRESENTATIVE AGENT in the above location
and your locality, please fill out this form below:

JAPAN VAM & POVAL CO., LTD. Receiving Payment Account Form:
Title : Ms Mr Mrs Dr: ...................................................
First Name:
.......................................................................
Surname:
............................................................................
Age: 25-35 36-45 46-55 55+ ....................................
Relevant Experience: ...................................................
Company Background: ...................................................
Your Company Name: .....................................................
Monthly Income: ............................................................
Residential Address: .....................................................
Phone Number:
.................................................................
Fax Number:
.....................................................................
Email Address:
.................................................................
Do you have an exclusive relationship with another Japan based company?
YES /NO.
Please also let us know the best time to reach you on phone especially
as we have a difference in time. Thank you for your time.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
MR.SUZUKI YAMAMOTO.
PRESIDENT- JAPAN VAM &
POVAL CO., LTD. JAPAN.





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