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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: "Sean Gilbert" <chinamett@lloydgilbert.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2005 14:12:51 +0000
Subject: Sales reps.

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am a legal representative of China Metallurgical Import and Export Company. They have requested that we: Lloyd Gilbert and co Solicitors act on their behalf in recruiting capable and dynamic sales advisers. They are one of the fastest growing metallurgic equipment manufacturers in Asia. They specialize in exporting quality products at relatively low prices. We have been assigned the responsibility of helping them recruit sales advisers in Europe and North America.

Due to the ever-increasing customer base in North America and Europe they are searching for (sales) representatives to assist in meeting the ever increasing customer demand for these products. Also it has been very difficult dealing with customers in this region from China because of both time difference and language barrier.
Headquartered in Zhejiang China, we invite you to join China Metallurgical as a representative. If you opt to join China Metallurgical as a representative, your basic task will consist of processing orders and receiving payments on behalf of China Metallurgical.

Please note, in particular, that for every transaction processed, you will receive 10% of the total amount. China Metallurgical product price range starts at $902.45. And go up to $40,000.00. At 10% you're guaranteed a minimum of $90.25 + per order. The uniqueness of being a sales person for China Metallurgical is that this can be done from the comfort of your home. We do all the advertising and all relevant leads in your area are passed on to you. Note that due to different time zones, and ever increasing demand for our product hence the need for sales representatives.
You can learn more about us at:

www.allproducts.com/prc/cmiezhejiang/supplier.html

Please e-mail the following information in order for us to facilitate the conclusion of this proposal if accepted. Send information below to: chinamettinfo@mail2world.com

Your name and Telephone numbers.

We will get the business development manager for the region to get in touch and discuss all the sales prospects with you. Please all replies and further enquiries must be sent to: chinamettinfo@mail2world.com

Yours truly,
Sean Gilbert



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