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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: "Dr. David Wang" <mr_davidwang_tr@msn.com>
Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2005 18:49:00 +0000
Subject: Dear Friend, Urgent Business Coleague Needed.

FROM THE DESK OF
David Wang
MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO
(CIEMC)
CHINA.

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.I represent CIEMENS
IMPORT/EXPORT AND MARKETING COMPANY based in China.
Our line of business includes ,Cocoa,raw materials,steel and other products
for world trade.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,Canada, Europe And
Australia, we have decided to move our products fully into the continent of
America And Europe. 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 our Representative, you are entitled to
10% of whatever amount
you receive from customers who are making payments for outstanding invoices
on behalf of the
company. Our account officer 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 OFFICER in the above
location and your locality, please fill out this form below:


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 China 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,
David Wang
MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO
(CIEMC)
www.cmiec.com
Send your response to the below email address:
mr_david_w@excite.com


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