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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: "douglas johnson" <douglas799johnson@msn.com>
Reply-To: douglasjohnson79@walla.com
Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 03:43:59 +0000
Subject: BE PART OF THIS

Dear Agents,

INTRODUCTION OF MYSELF:

I am Mr. Sato Shochi of Japan Based in Uk. I represent a company in
exportation of cocoa and other farm products for world trade.

We are searching for representatives/distributors who can help us establish
a medium of getting to our customers in Canada 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 we will
avail to you. Please, to facilitate the conclusion of this transaction if
accepted, do send me promptly by email the following:

If you are interested in being a RECEIVING OFFICER in the above location and
your locality, please fill out this form below:doulglasjohnson79@wall.com

RECEIVING OFFICER Form

Title:
First Name:
Surname:
Age:
Relevant Experience:
Company Background:
Postal Address:
Residential Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:

If interested response via email to: douglasjohnson79@walla.com

Yours faithfully,
For: Mr. Sato Shochi

Douglas Johnson
PERSONAL SECRETARY



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