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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: "MR wataru hiriashi" <officesofwataru@msn.com>
Reply-To: destof_azumatsusho_co_ltd@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2005 04:42:29 +0000
Subject: HELLO

FROM THE DESK OF
WATARU HIRAISHI
C E O,
AZUMA TSUCHO CO LTD.
JAPAN.
http://www.atc-tokyo.com/product.html
This mail is serving as an invitation to treat with
the above named company. I will not fail to state
that I am sorry for encroaching in your privacy.
Our company was established in 1991. Over the years
we have accumulated invaluable experience in our
business and we are proud to claim we are second to none.
Our line of business includes food produce
wholesale,export of fresh and frozen produce fish and
vegetable,soy bean paste, pickles, seasoning, and many
varieties of dry foods.
Over the years we have limited countries where our
products are been exported, due to the quality of
our products we have sucessfully some few customers in
the America continent.
Due to the increase in demand of our products in
America and Canada,we have decided to move our
products fully into the continent of America.By so
doing,we are searching for reliable persons/companies
who can act as a DISTRIBUTOR/RECEIVING OFFICER who
will act as medium of reach between our customers
and us in their area of locality.
Note that, if finally aprroved as ourRepresentative,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 RECEIVING OFFICER
in the above location and your locality, please fill
out this form below:
Azuma Tsusho Co.,Ltd. Distributor/Receiving account
Form
Title please select Ms Mr Mrs Dr
First Name:
Surname:
Age please select 25-35 36-45 46-55 55+
Relevant Experience:
Company Background:
Postal Address:
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,
Wataru Hiraishi
Director
Azuma Tsusho Co.,Ltd
2-13-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku,
Tokyo 104-0061
JAPAN.
http://www.atc-tokyo.com/product.html


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