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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a company representative scam. This type of job offer scam involves the cashing of fake checks and money orders. It could expose you to losses of tens of thousands of dollars as well as to the risk of criminal prosecution and (in some cases) imprisonment.
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • liu_chang000@yahoo.co.jp (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "chang liuchang" <liuchang20@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 08:39:07 +0000
Subject: YOU ARE REQUESTED TO REPRSENT OUR COMPANY

FROM THE DESK OF
MR,LIU CHANG.
JAPAN VAM & POVAL CO., LTD.
Tokiwa Building 29th floor 3-8,
Nihonbashi Hongokucho 3-chome,
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0044 ,Japan.
Email:liu_chang000@yahoo.co.jp

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 PAYMENT 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 Agent account Form

Title : Ms Mr Mrs Dr: ......................................
First Name: ..................................................
Surname: ....................................................
Age: 25-35 36-45 46-55 55+ : .......................
Relevant Experience: ....................................
Company Name & Background: ......................
Company Name: ..........................................
Your Monthly Income: ..................................
Residential Address: .....................................
Phone: .......................................................
Fax: ...........................................................
Email: .........................................................
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,
PRESIDENT.
JAPAN VAM & POVAL CO., LTD.
MR,LIU CHANG

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam